AFA president Claudio Tapia announced how the striker learned that the Albiceleste would be part of the competition which would then continue to Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Last Wednesday Alejandro Domínguez, president of Conmebol, announced that the FIFA Council had decided to award Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay the opening matches of the 2030 World Cup, leaving Chile out of All. . Furthermore, it was reported that the competition would later move to Europe and Africa, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco as the venues.
But before that happened, the executives involved had already discovered everything. One of them was AFA president Claudio Tapia. Today, in a press conference, Chiqui announced when they became aware of the decision and how Lionel Messi reacted to this news.
Tapia admitted that the Inter Miami player “He was the first one to whom I told, the day before the FIFA office meeting, that we were going to host the 2030 World Cup. And, without a doubt, we still continue to dream of having there The best player in the world. », began by emphasizing the leader of trans-Andean football.
“I noticed that he was very happy that Argentina could host the opening match. Now when he comes, let’s talk about it “, he added, referring to the double qualifying date which will be played next week.
At the same time, Tapia appreciated the support of AFA, CONMEBOL and FIFA members in achieving this goal. “There are many who vote for the seat and in South America there are only 10 of us, but we see that we are worth a lot. The leaders of Argentine football have succeeded: not only have we put this institution back on its feet, but on a sporting level, our players have achieved the most important thing. “.
“It was the most important day for Argentine football since I led the destinies of Argentine football after December 18, 2022. To have the possibility of having managed to crystallize a dream that began some time ago for that the 2030 World Cup had the possibility of being played in South America and remembering history, being able to integrate South American football into this World Cup was a goal born with Alejandro Domínguez, Nacho Alonso, Robert Harrison and the one who spoke to you and without a doubt Gianni Infantino, who trusted Argentine and South American football,” he added later.
He then confirmed that hosting the World Cup would not mean government investment for Argentina. “At zero cost, we will host the 2030 World Cup where the State will have nothing to invest ” he explained.
For his part, the Minister of Tourism and Sports Matías Lammes highlighted that the organization of the Under-20 World Cup, entrusted to Argentina after its suspension in Indonesia, made it possible to bring closer conversations with Gianni Infantino .
“I was there that day when Infantino came to congratulate us on the way we had done, it marked a before and after, it really put us in the race for the 2030 World Cup. . This places Argentina at the center of the world, the world will look at Argentina, with everything it represents in terms of football, but in terms of opportunities,” he commented.
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