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The Argentina team arrives at the 2022 World Cup with high expectations.
An entire nation dreams of seeing Lionel Messi lift the trophy, most likely in his last World Cup, thereby sealing a wonderful career by winning the biggest tournament of all.
Along with the professional preparations, it turns out that the Albiceleste have also made quite a few administrative preparations for the tournament.
The Argentine delegation, which includes 72 people, arrived in Qatar on Thursday accompanied by 900 kg of meat, no less. The annual meat consumption in Argentina stands at 93.7 kg per capita - the highest in the world - and also in the World Cup, the delegation hopes that the familiar flavors of the house will help For players to meet expectations.
"My favorite food is asado," said national coach Lionel Scaloni.
"It's more than just food - it creates an atmosphere of unity. It's part of our culture as Argentines. During the meal we talk, laugh, relax and connect with each other. It's not necessarily about the meat,
Now all that remains is to win the tournament.
Di Maria and friends (Photo: Reuters)
Uruguay also arrived in Qatar with the same amount of meat.
"Our expedition is accompanied by the best nutrition", boasted the president of the association Ignacio Alonso.
"We have the meat of Uruguay - the best meat in the world."
On the other hand, Brazil arrived with quite a bit of local coffee and spices that will remind them of home, as well as with 30 kg of cassava flour, to prepare the popular dish among the team, parofa (a kind of porridge, to which meat is usually added).
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