Much has been written about whether the gesture of the Argentine players turning their backs at the moment of handing over the World Cup to the Spanish was, at the very least, a lack of respect. There are those who claim that they were showing respect for his fans; although they also highlight that the act was premeditated and that the Argentines present in that stand, after the delivery, were going to continue to be in their places to receive the greeting from their National Team.
The other factual fact could well have been that not all Albiceleste footballers did not see how Rodrigo Hernandez he raised the ‘little glass’, as he so well defined it Andres Iniesta in 2010. There were those who, unlike the rest, wanted to show respect to who has been, indisputably, the best of the tournament: José Manuel ‘Flaco’ López.
Recognition
“Congratulations and congratulations on your education”; “My respect, more is gained in humility than in arrogance”; You were the only one who showed maturity and respect for the sport“; “you represent the good people of Argentina”… These are some of the messages you are receiving the Palmeiras attacker Brazilian, Flaco López, on his social networks from multiple corners of the world.
Goal by Julián Álvarez (2-1) in Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
Although it is hardly known in Europe, His presence in Lionel Scaloni’s call was an absolute surprise. This is how the Albiceleste media recorded it when the coach gave the final list.
However, in Brazil it is very well known. He plays for Palmeiras in 2022 and, this past year, he was their top scorer. In the World Cup, he participated in the match against Switzerland and, in fact, participated in Julián Álvarez’s great goal.