When the Argentine Football Association decided to federalize the celebration of the World Champion Team in Qatar 2022, Santiago del Estero prevailed over several provinces that bid for one of the events with the most demand in recent times. that’s why now He lives hours of partying, with no room in hotels, with the city full of fans.
After the tribute to the champions at the Conmebol headquarters in Luque, Paraguay, the Albiceleste players arrived in Santiago del Estero on Monday night: a crowd was waiting for them at the hotel. Even, the band of the Grenadiers received them playing the iconic “Muchachos”.
This way Lionel Messi and company were able to greet the fans when they arrived in the capital of Santiago. Tomorrow, It is expected that many fans will come once more when the footballers leave for the Madre de Ciudades stadium, which will shine with more public than ever, following the work to remove seats and make more popular stands. This decision raised the capacity from 30,000 to 42,000 spectators. At the same time, They have a convertible micro available (which was not used tonight).
Although he already played for the Qualifiers in 2021 (he drew 1-1 with Chile, behind closed doors, before the Copa América), this visit of the Argentina National Team recently consecrated in Qatar as the best on the planet “It is the most important event in the history of the province” for locals.
Besides, not only the stadium will be full. According to sources from the Provincial Undersecretary of Tourism, hotel occupancy is full, added to the fact that many visitors took advantage of the long weekend and extended their stay until Wednesday. On top of that, from Friday until Sunday the MotoGP will be held in Termas de Río Hondo, the only place in South America that the highest category of world motorcycling visits.