In the 20th century, on the vast and boundless grasslands of the Pampas, eagles donned the blue and white robes that represent the sky, and carried two precious stars for the blue skies of Argentina.
In 1982, the United Kingdom and Argentina, in order to
The Falklands War broke out over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Argentina, which had serious internal economic and political problems, was no match for Britain, which had a strong army. As a result of this defeat, the Falkland Islands remain a British possession to this day.
This battle has also become a permanent wound in the hearts of the Argentine people.
Until 1971, Bangladesh was a British colony. Having been oppressed by Britain for a long time, the people had accumulated a lot of hatred towards Britain.
So when Diego Maradona knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup with two goals that will live in infamy, the homophobic Bangladeshi people went crazy.
And ever since.
Bangladeshi nation becomes Argentina's biggest support group
Even today, you can find many graffiti or artistic creations with Argentine elements on the streets of Bangladesh. Whenever Argentina plays in the World Cup, the streets will be filled with Argentine supporters.
And that's just a small part of the story. Whether it's Britain's former colonial mother country or whether it's attracted to Maradona's debonair style of play.
Argentina has become the world's favorite since this World Cup
the national team
Maradona was also ordained
King of the Century
, became the greatest figure in the history of soccer.
In contrast to Maradona, who has been a controversial figure since his rise to fame, the contemporary king of soccer, Lionel Messi, is low-profile, restrained and calm, but always draws the blood of the fans on the field with his superb footwork and skills.
Messi took over the torch from Maradona and became the world's most popular soccer superstar with a unique personality unlike Maradona.
"I finally see someone who can succeed me, his name is Messi, he is an absolute genius and can become even better than me." -- Diego "Ballon d'Or King of the Century" Maradona
Maradona has never been shy about showing her love for Messi. Whenever Messi scored a goal for Argentina, Maradona was always seen celebrating in the stands.
Almost every Argentine kid who plays soccer idolizes Maradona, and Messi is no exception. faced with his idol's appreciation, the introverted Messi is determined to lead Argentina back to glory with his performance. The most important thing to know is that
Argentina hasn't won a World Cup since 1986.
As if time had stood still, more than 30 years had passed, and the number of stars on the team logo on his chest had always remained at two.
In 2006, Messi carried the dreams of Argentine fans all over the world. Messi embarked on a long journey of five World Cups and 16 years.
When Messi scored the first goal of his World Cup career in the opening match against Serbia and Monte Negro, the excitement in the stands for Maradona was a reflection of the entire Argentine fan base. Maradona's excitement in the stands was a reflection of the Argentine fans.
