The sycamore trees sway and the chain-link fences rattle. It’s a cold July day in Arroyo Seco, in the depths of the Argentine winter, and the wind blowing off the Parana River brings a chill to the spectators gathered in the bleachers for a fourth-division game at the Antonio Di Giacomo Stadium.Union Arroyo Seco are the local team here. But on this particular Saturday, they’re not playing at home. They share the ground with Leones, a club founded by Lionel Messi a little over a decade ago. One of his brothers, Matias, is their president. In the away dressing room, Central Cordoba are getting changed. One of their players pulls on a navy blue shirt. ‘Messi’ and ’10’ are printed on the back. This Messi, Joaquin, is no relation. And when the crowd begin to chant “Me-ssi! Me-ssi! Me-ssi!”, it isn’t for him. Instead of watching the game, fans are turning to look at a hooded figure in the stands.Advertisement
Fuente: NYT — Ver nota original
Fuente: NYT — Ver nota original