- “Muchachos” has become hugely popular unofficial anthem of Argentine fans.
- Song was written by a fan and includes references to great Diego and Messi.
- It also pays homage to the Argentine soldiers who fought in Falklands war.
During the World Cup, “Muchachos” has grown to be the unofficial anthem of the Argentine fans.
Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi are mentioned in the song, which was written by a fan. Additionally, it criticises rival Brazil and honours the Argentine soldiers who fought in the Falklands conflict. After Argentine troops invaded the South Atlantic archipelago in 1982, Argentina lost a brief but bloody war with Britain.
The chorus of the song Messi and his teammates sing on the field to celebrate each victory begins, “Guys, now we’re getting our hopes up again, I want to win the third one, I want to be a world champion.”
Along with the millions of devoted supporters back home in South America, the anthem is also sung in the stands and on the streets of Doha.
Florencia Moncalvillo, a 34-year-old fan wearing the sky blue-and-white striped Argentina shirt, walked along the maze-like alleys of the Souq Waqif bazaar saying, “When we sleep, when we’re awake, when we eat, when we make love, we listen to this song.”
Numerous Argentine supporters can be found congregating at the bazaar and waving flags.
The writers, who are typically anonymous, are renowned for their inventiveness when coming up with songs to support their teams. not in this instance though.
In order to support the national team, Fernando Romero, a supporter of Argentina‘s Racing Club, modified an old song by the pop group La Mosca. Romero claimed that the song first came to him following the passing of Maradona and Argentina’s victory over Brazil in the Copa America at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Romero stated, “I felt Diego was with us, and I liked the idea of putting him in a song that we could sing with the people. “I started writing it from there.”
When the captain of the 1986 World Cup winning team passed away in November 2020 at the age of 60, Argentina was in mourning. Argentina’s first Copa America championship in 28 years was achieved in July 2021 by the squad coached by Lionel Scaloni and featuring Messi as its captain.
Romero stated that “from the skies we can see Diego, along with Don Diego and La Tota (Maradona’s parents), rooting for Lionel, and to be champions again” in one of the song’s most inventive passages.
It has become so well-known that Messi has performed it and declared it to be his favourite fan song in an interview.
Another line in the song that honours those lost in the conflict with Britain is, “In Argentina land of Diego and Lionel, of the lads of the Malvinas (Falklands) I will never forget.”
Alejandro Rubio, a 54-year-old supporter, said, “We’re a country that is used to suffering, but when we struggle, we bring out the best of ourselves.” “So, after a long period, we’re going to perform well in this World Cup. There will be a fantastic World Cup.
The desire for revenge in Qatar, which might be possible on Sunday if Argentina defeats the reigning champion France in the final at Lusail Stadium, is also mentioned in the song along with the wounded sports pride caused by losing several finals with Messi as captain.
If Messi finally hoists the trophy, “Muchachos” won’t exist anymore. Romero claims it is worthwhile.
He said, “I have no problem if we win Sunday and the song is never sung again after that. “Winning on Sunday is very important, and I live it like any Argentine, with a lot of anxiety, a lot of hope, and a lot of confidence in this group of players who we know will give it their all to leave the flag at the top,” said the Argentine.
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