Buenos aires: Argentina is buzzing with excitement throughout the city; even the dogs are cheering! The atmosphere of World Cup cheering in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is vibrant throughout the city; even dogs are joining in as supporters of their national teams.
According to Thai News Agency, thirteen dogs wearing Argentina's national team jerseys paraded through the streets of Buenos Aires, barking intermittently and bringing smiles to passersby. Many people took out their mobile phones to take pictures. Nahuel Menegini, or "Nano," a 32-year-old dog walker, revealed that he intentionally dressed up all the dogs he cares for to show his love and support for the Argentina national team during the World Cup. Each dog wore Lionel Messi's number 10 jersey, along with blue and white collars and leashes that he made himself, adorned with three metal studs representing Argentina's three World Cup titles in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
The group of dogs has been nicknamed "La Perroneta" on social media, a play on "La Scaloneta," the nickname of the Argentinian national team under Lionel Scaloni, which won the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 Copa America. Nano confirmed that all the dogs will continue to wear the Argentinian national team jersey regardless of the outcome of the matches, but he remains confident that Argentina will win their fourth World Cup.
Hundreds of Argentinian football fans gathered on Miami Beach, Florida, in the United States, for a traditional celebration called "Banderazzo" before the Albiceleste play against Cape Verde tomorrow morning. Fans wore national team jerseys, waved flags, sang, danced, and enjoyed a barbecue. Flags depicting Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona were displayed, and some fans wore Messi masks and held replica World Cup trophies for photos before entering the stadium to watch the match against Cape Verde.