In the Doha metro the decibels of Mexico against Argentina drop

in the colossal doha metro a local can wear an English shirt with an Argentina cap or a Saudi carefully place the traditional Arab scarf on a Mexican fan. The friendly atmosphere infected the preview of the high-tension duel between the Albiceleste and the Tri in the World Cup in Qatar.

The long hours before the match at the monumental Lusail Stadium (80,000 spectators), which takes place at 10:00 p.m. local time (7:00 p.m. GMT), were peaceful between two of the fans that have brought the most fans – some 30,000 Argentines, 70,000 Mexicans – who have brought to Taste.

The game had been heated by some isolated fights in recent days, in a rivalry that had heated up since the pairing was known in the draw held in April.

Divine help from Maradona

the match against Mexico It had begun for the Argentines with a spectacular flag-waving in Souq Waqif, in the center of Doha, on Friday night, coinciding with the second anniversary of the death of “God” Maradona.

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“And Diego, in heaven we can see him, with Don Diego and with “Tota” (parents of Maradona), rooting for Lionel!” the fans chanted between jumping and beating the drum.

“We need him to send us a lot of strength and energy so that everything goes well and we can move on,” Tamara Ronda told AFP.

“He is a god and you have to ask the gods and you have to thank them. I made a request to him in this World Cup, I hope he gives it to Messi,” added Santiago Corbetta between flags and portraits of the 10.

Hours later, Saturday morning languishes. Ten kilometers from the Lusail stadium, on Katara beach, you can see the Argentine flags. In normal times adults must pay 10 Qatari riyals (2.7 dollars, 2.64 euros) to go near the sea but during the tournament the fences have been opened.

Mate and reggaeton

With the water warm and calm as in a swimming pool, the men are confined to the last plot, next to a huge parking lot.

The main part, near the cafes and restaurants, is for “families”, a concept that opens to include couples with a woman and women who come alone or in groups.

Without waves, nor beer, a good hundred Argentine fans kill the sunny morning (with about 30 degrees) in the water, drinking mate and listening to reggaeton.

A volunteer from the organization world breaks the monotony and proposes a game: kick an official tournament ball and try to hit a bounce located about ten meters away. Soon a long queue forms.

Mexican fans prefer to stroll through this cultural city with galleries, art centers and cafes arranged in the style of the alleys of a souk.

Then they have an appointment at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail hotel, which has become the headquarters of the Mexican fiesta and the starting point for the green caravan towards the stadium.

With alcohol available in few places and at a prohibitive price (no less than 12 dollars/13 euros), it was a Saturday of rest in anticipation of the battle of Lusail.

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