It is that the link between Italy and Argentina is very strong and indissoluble, not only because Argentina represents the second Italy abroad due to the enormous immigration it received in the periods between the wars, but also because of the “tanas” customs that are part of the culture and are rooted in everyday folklore with typical foods, the terms of the Italian language that contaminated River Plate Spanish, the gestures that are used and the passionate way of living that lead to the same origin.
In addition, the vivid and throbbing memory of Diego Maradonathe presence in the country of Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez and Di Maria They are the idols of Calcio and are among the favorites of the Azzurri fans because they belong to the most popular teams, and if we add to that the admiration they feel for Leo Messi, the choice in this World Cup was sung.
“One in three Italians have chosen to support Argentina, given the absence of the Azzurri in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar”, This is confirmed by Giacomo Spaini, director of IZI Spa, a company that carried out a survey on the opinion of Italians for this world championship.
With 30%, Messi’s team was first among all the teams in the race, Spain second with 14.7% and Brazil third, among the favourites, with 8%.
“But it is not only a consolation, stressed Spaini, since the decision to support Argentina in the World Cup with the -deserved- absence of the Azzurri seems to be a choice of love that is growing. Spain seemed to be the new frontier of soccer but then the phenomenon faded, the presence of Argentine soccer players in Italy increased due to the decline of Brazilian athletes, and then there is the lasting effect of the death of Diego Armando Maradona.
“The Scaloni National Team has definitely entered the hearts of Italian soccer fans and another reason can be attributed to the fact that 75 Argentine players play in the Italian Serie A, B and C championships. To which we could add that this could be the last World Cup that Messi playsconcluded Spaini from IZI Spa.
Source: Ambito
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