In Argentina, the economic crisis is having drastic consequences. Inflation is at an incredible 100 percent. But the national soccer team is in the World Cup final – and at least provides a few days of escapism.
Angela Fernández has seen everything in life – dictatorship, hyperinflation, countless economic crises – and two world titles, “the highlights of my life”. One during the military dictatorship in 1978. One against Germany in 1986. “I want a third one before I die,” says the pensioner.
Actually, she currently has completely different problems, namely surviving in this crisis with 100 percent inflation, but football is giving her and all Argentines a short break from reality. “I’m an ardent fan of the selection and from Messi. They’re giving us a lot of joy right now, but the truth is that after the World Cup, the fight for survival will continue.”
Source: Stern
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