Jumbangla Desk: There are many supporters of Argentina and Brazil, two Latin countries in Bangladesh. Football means Argentina and Brazil in this country. However, the Football World Cup recognizes Bangladesh separately from the Qatar World Cup. Especially the champion of the tournament, Argentina.
They were so overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the Argentine fans of Bangladesh that the flag of Bangladesh was flown in the country in celebration of the World Cup victory. Also, around the World Cup, Bangladeshi fans have been seen posting pictures and videos on social media on the verified page of Argentina Football Association. This time, Argentina and Lionel Messi surprised the red-green Bangladesh.
Football superstars Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were unveiled in the new jerseys on Friday (November 15). A special A jersey has been created to mark the 50th anniversary of the AFA's relationship with sports goods manufacturer Adidas. Albiceleste also put Bangladesh there.
The AFA released a 1 minute and 17 second video of the team's players wearing the new jersey on social media. Where there are Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez, Rodrigo de Paul, Mac Allister and other Argentine star footballers. The video shows the frenzy of Bangladeshi fans during the World Cup on a wall-mounted TV at 48-49 seconds. In the video, there are thousands of Bangladeshi Argentine fans celebrating Argentina's goal by placing a big screen in a place in Bangladesh. The video that went viral all over the world during the World Cup in Qatar.
The AFA said Argentina will wear this jersey in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Peru next Tuesday (November 19). Although the new jersey was supposed to be worn in the match against Paraguay. But it did not happen due to various complications. Albiceleste's new jersey has a light blue color. No blue shoulder straps. AFA and Adidas logos are highlighted in gold.