Argentina defiant in defeat

The Argentina players cut dejected figures as they waited to collect their medals at the end of Sunday’s Final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. Yet as Alejandro Sabella’s men wiped away the tears triggered by their narrow defeat to Germany, their compatriots back home gathered 2014 brazil World Cup en masse in streets up and down the land to express their gratitude. The epicentre was Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires, a traditional setting for the nation’s sporting celebrations, though anyone unaware of the scoreline could have almost have been forgiven for thinking La Albiceleste had won, such was the upbeat mood in the air. “It’s a lovely touch obviously,” said Sergio Aguero, speaking exclusively to FIFA.com, on hearing of the celebrations in Argentina. “Getting that kind of recognition gives us the strength to Cheap NFL jerseys overcome the sadness we’re feeling right now. I honestly can’t put into words how thankful I am for their support and their affection.” One of the players to win over the ever-demanding Argentina fans during the course of Brazil 2014 was Sergio Romero, whose place in the side was questioned by some at the start of the tournament. Having answered the doubters in style, the composed goalkeeper told FIFA: “I’ve been saying for days that we’re the 2014 nba jerseys cheap ones who should be applauding the fans. They’ve stuck by us and supported us, and a lot of them came without a ticket just to give us their positive energy. All we needed to make everyone happy was the Cup.”