The Flea will play in his hometown, Rosario, after moving to Barca
Is a day to the classic of classics: Argentina-Brazil. There is a meeting either. It is always special and Argentine fans live it as such deserves mourning. But furthermore, the party is of vital importance for the selection albiceleste, since it staked much of his aspirations to play the next World Cup in South Africa. And Brazilians are willing to spoil the fun. Something that has motivated further Argentine players and fans.
So deciding game will be played in Rosario, Lionel Messi's hometown, by joint decision of coach and players. The player will return to his home, where not played since crossing the pond to enlist in the ranks of FC Barcelona. Undoubtedly, a special meeting for the Blaugrana striker who grieve with so much emotion in front of his people. But this emotion will be reciprocal, as is also very moving for the fans in Argentina. Messi is an idol in his country and to see him live for the first time since he started making a name in world soccer, has unleashed madness in Rosario town. Thousands of passionate people are crowded into and around the stadium's giant Arroyito since Wednesday to get one of the 18,000 tickets for popular calls, which cost less than ten euros. The lockers are open today, but the frenzied fans do not import them so hard waiting for the Argentine midwinter interperie finally, if made with a cherished goal: an entry.
Such is the crowd eager to attend the meeting that the police posted at the stadium have been overwhelmed Rosario to control the avalanche produced. Nerves have taken a desperate love for this great opportunity to see the best player in the world, who was born and bred among them.
In a game of this magnitude could not miss the controversy over the number of tickets on sale. And is that of the 12,000 tickets allocated to the most expensive, have only released 5,600, which is why justice has begun an investigation Rosario to uncover possible fraud. The authorities also fear a mass-market sales, which could reach quadruple the actual price.
Messi, Tevez, Diego Maradona strike partnership will bring all the powder in an attempt to defeat the powerful Brazil. For this reason, the pair combined attack will consist of the albiceleste Leo Messi Barca and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez. Moreover, during training yesterday, 10 of the Barça took the opportunity to greet the father of the Argentine coach, who came to attend the briefing.