The 2022 World Cup final was marked by a series of striking scenes… One of them involved an emotional hug from Lionel Messi. Shortly after Argentina’s victory over France, everyone wanted to celebrate and congratulate the team’s star, awarded the tournament’s Ballon d’Or. Meanwhile, Messi’s moving encounter with an employee of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) went viral and went around the world.
While the idol received hugs from colleagues and the Argentine team, the woman came running towards the player, beyond emotional. Messi was caught by surprise, turned his back and immediately recognized her. The attacker expressed a very cheerful countenance and gave her a strong hug. The excerpt rocked the web and made many claim that it was the player’s mother, Celia Cuccittini. However, the most moved fan was Antonia Farías, the cook for the Argentina national team. The chef was in tears of happiness as she spoke into Leo’s ear. Watch the video below:
According to the newspaper La Nación, Antonia has been with the Argentine national team for about 10 years, as one of the main cooks of the AFA. It is also not the first time that she participates in such a festive moment, although none were of such magnitude… In 2021, the chef was in the final of the Copa América, in Brazil, when the Argentines beat the Brazilian team by 1 to 0. On the occasion, she was also able to hug Messi. Months ago, she was still present when her team won the Finalissima tournament, against Italy.
Continue after Advertising
Farías, 42, is from Fortín Olmos, a commune in the Vera region of Santa Fe province. According to the Argentine publication, the cook is very dear to everyone – which was reflected in the hug with Messi. At the 2018 World Cup, in Russia, the chef was one of those responsible for celebrating the birthdays of the number 10 shirt and also of the then rookie Nehuén Pérez. Antonia herself was celebrated during the tournament. An icon, right?
If there was a party atmosphere on the lawns, behind the scenes, happiness also reached the dishes served! The Argentine team had a somewhat special dinner after the victory. The team’s chef prepared a menu with a typical taste of home, with potatoes and fried eggs, and milanesas. The World Cup trophy, of course, took center stage – literally, placed at the center of the players’ and coaching staff’s tables.
Continue after Advertising
Paulo Dybala shared a video of the champions’ meal on Instagram, in which it was possible to see the dishes of the day, as well as the grandiose trophy in the background. “Romantic dinner”, wrote the athlete of the team. Really, with an achievement – and food – like that, you can’t help but be happy, you know?
follow him Hugo Gloss on Google News and follow our news!
Tags: wasnt mother Find employee national team Messi hugged emotional winning Cup watch
