"Messi, Messi" - Angola goes wild at the sight of the Argentina team bus

The world champions have arrived in Angola for a friendly clash.

Details: Later today, Argentina will face Angola in a friendly match in Luanda, and the event has sparked an incredible frenzy among local fans.

When the Argentina team bus pulled up, Angolan supporters nearly lost their minds, chanting “Messi, Messi” at the top of their lungs, desperate to catch a glimpse of the legendary Leo Messi before kickoff.

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This match is being treated as a true festival in Angola—after all, the country isn’t exactly a football powerhouse, and hosting a side like Argentina is a monumental event.

Earlier reports stated that Argentina would pocket €12 million for this match, while three players—Giuliano Simeone, Nahuel Molina, and Julián Álvarez—will be sidelined due to not having the yellow fever vaccine.

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