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Messi, stay with us!

This evening on the Konyushennaya Square people in white and blue striped T-shirts of the Argentina national team were few - almost all of them supported their team at the stadium "St. Petersburg". If there were "striped", then you could be sure to say that on their back "Messi" was written. In extreme cases - "Maradona"

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Before the match Nigeria – Argentina, fans of both teams were waiting for a surprise. The FIFA Fan Festival™ was visited by two football legends - ex-players of Nigeria's team Nwankwo Kanu and Argentina's team Juan Sorín.

- It's a good idea to organize fan zones where people from different countries can watch football together and cheer for their teams, - Kanu said.

An unexpected meeting with the legends of their teams inspired the guests of the Festival. The Argentines lined up to make a selfie with an idol and did not let him go for 30 minutes, and before that, they sang "Vamos, Argentina" together. Their team was in this tournament in a difficult situation - only the victory gave them a chance to exit the group.

- Today, Argentina should play its best match! - Sorín encouraged his compatriots. - And I very much hope that Messi will score today.

Hopes of Messi justified, triggering a storm of emotions on the Konyushennaya Square - in St. Petersburg there are many fans of the talent of the Argentine striker. However, Nigeria was not going to give up and in the second half the score was equalized. Then it turned out that the Nigerians also have a loud support group - the Brazilians, who came to the Festival this evening, also wanted them to win.

Then there were endless and dramatic minutes, during which some dreamed about the victory of Messi and his team, while others rubbed their hands with the words: "Ciao, Argentina!"

Yet Messi remains in Russia - his team won, making all their fans happy. Leaving the Konyushennaya Square, the Argentinians were singing and hugging everyone they met along the way.

- I believed that the Argentines would win. Without them, I cannot imagine the playoffs of our championship! - Maxim rejoiced with the guests from Argentina. - That was great!