Argentine fans returned to the iconic Times Square today, in the commercial heart of New York, to cheer on their team that tomorrow will face off against that of Canada at Metlife Stadium in neighboring New Jersey, in a semifinal match of the America Cup.
Argentines of all ages – some children as young as 2 years old hanging on their parents’ shoulders – dressed in the light blue and white jersey, appeared at one end of the square, as they had done on the 24th, this time defying the dull heat that was felt today in New York.
Many had brought small flags from their country, and they also displayed a giant one while chanting slogans such as “Whoever doesn’t jump is an Englishman” or “And as you can see / we’re locals again” or “I follow you everywhere Argentina / I love you more and more.”
They also sang more elaborate chants in memory of Diego Armando Maradona, who was also the protagonist of a huge mural displayed on the ground in which he could be seen next to his natural successor, Lionel Messi.
Argentine fans, totally devoted to their team
Among the attendees were many Argentines living in New York, but also other compatriots who have travelled to the Copa América from all corners of the southern country, and who were interviewed by local journalists from Rosario, Tucumán or Buenos Aires.
Taking advantage of the euphoria, a Venezuelan who had tickets for tomorrow’s semi-final resold them today with a sign: he confessed that he had paid 650 dollars for the two tickets but was now selling them for “only 500” now that his country had been disqualified.
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It is assumed that the Argentine fans will take over the Metlife stadium in the coming days to a much greater extent than the Canadian fans, probably surprised that their country, with so little football tradition, has come so far.
