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Argentina Celebrates its First Year Anniversary Since Winning The World Cup
It has been a year since Argentina won the 2022 Qatar World Cup, breaking a 36-year dry spell to secure their third championship. The grand final against France, a thrilling encounter that ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, marked its place in history. Lionel Messi, crowned as the greatest of all time, led his team to glory, once again.
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The celebrations that erupted in La Ciudad de Buenos Aires, particularly around the iconic Obelisco, mirrored the excitement felt across the nation. On the 18th of December, after the final whistle blew, the streets of Buenos Aires transformed into a sea of blue and white as millions of Argentines went out to celebrate their team’s triumph.
The city’s roads were jammed, the metro shut down, and buses parked, forcing fans to navigate the crowded streets on foot. The procession became a spectacle of unity as strangers hugged, friends kissed, and grown men wept. Every step resonated with chants and songs, creating an atmosphere of sheer ecstasy.
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The anthem “Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos A Ilusionar” echoed through the air, symbolizing the renewed hope and excitement that swept the nation. From light poles to abandoned buses, revelers found unique ways to express their joy by climbing to the highest point of everything they could find. The celebration culminated at Avenida 9 de Julio, a middle point for the multitude, where the crowd walked with flags and the night sky lit up with fireworks.
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Days later, the celebration continued as over 4 million people lined the streets to welcome the triumphant team. The parade, however, took an unexpected turn as the enthusiasm of fans overwhelmed the planned route, due to the dangers that the amount of people caused to themselves and the players. The parade was suspended when two fans jumped from a bridge onto the players’ bus. The players had to abandon their open-air bus and board helicopters for a flyover, turning the celebration into a citywide show.
Argentine World Cup Adventure Showcased in Film
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In the realm of cinema, two movies were released to immortalize Argentina’s win one year anniversary. “Muchachos, la película de la gente,” a documentary based on a story by Hernán Casciari and directed by Jesús Braceras, captured the emotional journey of the Argentine National Team in Qatar. The film, featuring actor and comedian Guillermo Francella, became an instant hit, drawing over 82 thousand local viewers on its first day. However, there is no information about the movie premiering in the US.
Through a compilation of videos, it shows the scenes of celebration in the homes and streets of Buenos Aires, when the capital was flooded by a human wave of celebrations after the sporting triumph. The film does not focus solely on the players led by Lionel Messi, but places special emphasis on the fans, capturing the popular fervor and joy that was experienced outside the stadiums. It focuses on the emotions of the fans during the seven games played by the team and the festive moments that were experienced after winning the championship.
“Elijo Creer,” the official documentary of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), took a different approach. Directed by Gonzalo Arias and Martín Méndez, the film delves into the players’ experiences on the field, offering a unique perspective on the journey to victory. The documentary premiered in Paraguay and Costa Rica, with plans for a release in the United States, Mexico, Spain, and Uruguay, followed by a release on HBO Max.
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