Suffering Argentines explode with joy after 'epic' World Cup winFans of Argentina celebrate winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup against France at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, on December 18, 2022. BUENOS AIRES – Watching football icon Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday (Monday, Manila time) made the economic suffering engulfing the country "worth it," according to ecstatic fans. 'Richly deserved distraction'Watching the World Cup final and dreaming about winning has been a much needed exercise in escapism for citizens of a country that has suffered years of economic turmoil due to spiraling inflation. Ska band La Mosca played a concert in Buenos Aires with an updated version of the team's official World Cup song "Muchachos," with the lyrics tweaked to acknowledge Argentina's third title. "I've been waiting my whole life to enjoy the World Cup."

Source: Philippine Star December 19, 2022 03:46 UTC