01, 26th, an Argentine girl named Maitena Riffel, 20 years old, from
Entre Ríos, Argentina.
During the World Cup, she came to Qatar to work for three months, supporting the Argentina team by the way.
After that, she got the help of Messi’s mother and entered the Lussel Stadium to witness the moment of Argentina’s dream come true.
Of course, it has not been easy along the way.
Before that, the girl’s boyfriend Ivo died in a car accident, and her grandfather also died.
She did not give up on the visa process to come to Doha, even if it cost her dearly.
And Riffel’s move has also been supported by her parents: Silvina and Tito, and the parents have also made great efforts to allow their daughter to catch up with this World Cup.
During the event, the Argentine media TN interviewed her, and Riffel shared her experience. The story spread quickly, and encouraging messages poured into her social accounts like raindrops.
Coincidentally, with the help of fate, Celia Coucettini, Messi’s mother, learned of the incident and got in touch with Riffel.
Messi’s sister Maria acts as an intermediary between the two.
Celia sent Riffel a text message: “I’m Celia, Leo’s mum, I read about you and I’m so touched. Do you have a ticket for tomorrow (finals)? I have one for the
Here you go, I’ll tell you later where you can get your tickets.”
The next day, Riffel went to the hotel where Messi’s family was staying, and Messi’s brother Rodrygo handed over the ticket to Riffel.
The girl entered the Lussel Stadium as she wished, and witnessed Argentina’s ascent to the top.
At this time, the girl’s boyfriend and her grandfather are also watching all this in heaven.