Learn about Antonia Farias, who gave Lionel Messi a big hug after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Gracie Hale | In Entertainment , Interesting Facts

Source: Sports Brief

Lionel Messi celebrated his victory with a mystery woman, who unknowingly ran up to him on the pitch and wrapped her arms around his back
Many believed the woman to be either Messi’s mother Celia Maria Cuccittini or Kun Agüero’s mother Adriana
The woman was later identified as famed Argentine chef Antonia Farias

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What actually happened with Leo after the World Cup final?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar will be remembered as the day Lionel Messi and Argentina, finally won the trophy.

Among other things, the legend also had an emotional moment when he celebrated his victory with a mystery woman. The video quickly went viral all over social media, after she gave Lionel Messi a big hug after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Many believed the woman to be either Messi’s mother Celia Maria Cuccittini or Kun Agüero‘s mother Adriana, but she was neither of them. Well, the woman later identified as Antonia Farias.

Lionel Messi celebrated his victory with a mystery woman (Source: News Day FR)

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As seen on video, the mystery hugger sported an Argentina shirt as she ran up to the Argentina captain on the pitch and wrapped her arms around his back.

When the legend realized who was in front of him, his face lit up, and he also gave her an emotional hug.

Leo and Antonia Farias have been coworkers for ten years

Antonia Farias is a 42-year-old woman who has been working with Leo for ten years. The viral woman works in cooperation with Diego Iacovone, who manages the kitchen.

She is an important member of the team as she is one of the cooks who accompany the players on each trip.

Many believed Antonia to be either Messi's mother or Kun Agüero's mother — Many believed Antonia to be either Messi’s mother or Kun Agüero’s mother (Source: AS USA -Diario AS)

Faras is a native of Fort Olmos, the Santa Fe province. Along with the World Cup, she served the Argentina team in both La Finalissima and Copa America campaigns in Brazil.

She was at the Copa America triumph last year, the Finalissima win over Italy at Wembley in the summer. Additionally, during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Antonia received a cake on her birthday at the same time as Messi.

Antonia has received praise for her efforts despite the fact that her work is less visible than that of other positions on the team as a whole. The soccer players know her for treating them to several foods after games, making her well-liked by all.

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