Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans
Summary
An Indian football fan named Yadil Iqbal traveled 40 hours and spent a lot of money to watch Lionel Messi’s final game with Argentina in Buenos Aires. Many fans in India, especially in Kerala and West Bengal, strongly support Messi and celebrate his achievements as if he were one of their own.Key Facts
- Yadil Iqbal traveled from Kerala, India, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to watch Messi’s farewell match.
- Iqbal did not have a ticket before traveling but bought one at the last minute for $1,000, three times the original price.
- Messi won his first World Cup in 2022, which inspired many fans like Iqbal.
- Iqbal named his toddler son “Lian Messil” as a tribute to Messi.
- Kerala and West Bengal are two Indian states with many passionate Messi supporters.
- Fans in India display Argentina’s blue-and-white colors, including flags and paintings on homes.
- Iqbal created a large mural celebrating Messi’s trophies near his home.
- Another fan from Mumbai expressed strong emotions about Messi’s retirement from the Argentina team and has a tattoo commemorating Messi’s World Cup win.
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