Confrontations between Paraguay and Argentina are always full of passion and tension. The one from this Thursday evening in Asunción, counting for the 11th? qualifying day for the 2026 World Cup / South America Zone, will certainly be no exception. Indeed, if Argentina (1??, 22 points) is alone at the top of the ranking, its rival, 6? (13 points), intends to take the three points of victory against the world champions. The leaders of Paraguayan Football have even taken a very severe measure.
The director of the Paraguayan Football Federation, Fernando Villasboa, has warned that no Argentine fans wearing Lionel Messi or Albiceleste jerseys will be allowed to attend the Paraguay – Argentina match.
Paraguay wants to turn Argentina’s visit into a real final. Being in difficulty in these qualifiers, Paraguay wants at all costs to beat its neighbor to climb back to the top of the rankings.
The director of the Paraguayan Football Federation, Fernando Villasboa, told Radio La Red that the Defensores del Chaco stadium would not be open to people wearing Albiceleste jerseys, and that wearing the number 10 of Leo Messi, including in the jerseys of the clubs the former Barcelona striker played for.
“Supporters wearing jerseys of the Argentine national team, Barça, PSG or Inter Miami with the name Messi will not be allowed to enter the stadium,” Villasboa explained, referring to a measure already implemented during the previous visit to Brazil with star Vinicius Jr.
“It is also forbidden to wear jerseys of Argentine clubs or clubs bearing the names of players from other countries. We want the Defensores del Chaco stadium to be in the colors of the Albirroja, so that the players feel the support of the stands ,” insisted the football director of the Paraguayan Federation. A difficult match awaits Lionel Messi and his teammates this Thursday in Asunción against Paraguay.
Auteur: Babacar SENE – Seneweb.com
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