Uploaded to a bus, with the sign under 20 like a wink, a driver hums “Come on, let’s go kids”. The passengers join in the tribune song as the vehicle travels until it stops at a stop. The driver opens the automatic door to let the Under 20 youth team on board and the clamor of the public increases. Finally, the micro brakes once more to let the Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, who asks him “Are you going to the World Cup? In a close-up, with a smiling face, the president of the AFA closes the spot, which ends with the words “Go up to a new illusion”.
In this way, the consecrated president of the AFA is once again a fundamental part of a new world championship, this time for those under 20 years of age. After the confirmation of the new albiceleste headquarters to replace Indonesia, the 24 selected are ready and know their rivals in the championship.
The team that drives Javier Mascherano, who had not managed to qualify in the South American category, but will be part of the contest as host. As hostess, Argentina took first place in Group A and will open the competition against uzbekistan. On the second date, it will be the turn of Guatemalaon May 23, and will close before New Zealandon May 26.
“Argentina’s credentials are enormous for this tournament as organizer, because they are the current champion and I congratulate them once again for having achieved their third overall title in Qatar. It is a country that lives soccer and bringing this World Cup to Argentina will be a tremendous inspiration for future stars”, he mentioned. Gianni Infantino, fifa president. Indonesia host country had been selected at first, but rejected the presence of the Israel national team in the group draw alleging political motives. For this reason, the world soccer body decided to exclude the Asian country as the venue for the meeting.
For his part, Wall In turn, he thanked FIFA for “the opportunity to host this World Cup.” “I think it will be the best youth world championship there has ever been. Make yourself at home, we are going to try to make it an unforgettable event for everyone”, added the maximum representative of the Argentine Soccer Association.
by RN
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