Argentina and Australia they will meet in a match friendly football match on June 15 at the Workers’ Stadium in the Chinese capital, the Beijing Football Association confirmed on Thursday.
The Argentine team, current world champion and leader in the FIFA world ranking, will arrive in China with its stellar squad, which is expected to be led by its captain Lionel Messi, as part of an Asian tour that will also take the Argentine team to play against Indonesia on June 18, various local media reported today.
The PSG star, who stood out in the recent World Cup in Qatar 2022, where he was awarded the prize for the best player of the tournament, will probably be accompanied by other outstanding players who participated in the most important football competition.
The Beijing Workers’ Stadium, rebuilt and inaugurated a few weeks ago, will witness a match “full of talent and football quality, as well as hosting the prestigious World Cup trophy, with the aim of adding a touch of emotion to the fans”, according to the aforementioned media.
The cheapest tickets, at 1,225 euros
Argentina has a large fan base in China, especially after their World Cup victory in Qatar, so Chinese fans will have the opportunity to witness their idols in action and celebrate their passion for soccer in a high-level match. , something rarely witnessed in the Asian giant.
Immediately after the announcement, tickets for the clash began to be put on sale through official channels and Wechat groups -a Chinese application similar to WhatsApp-, where prices were around 9,300 yuan (1,320 dollars, 1,225 euros) the most cheap at 19,500 yuan (2,769 dollars, 2,570 euros) the most expensive.
Different local media also affirm that this sporting event seeks to promote ties between China, Argentina and Australia.
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