The British Ambassador to Argentina, Kirsty Hayes, hosted the meeting which took place on Saturday, May 14, in the garden of the British Embassy Residence in Argentina, which was attended by former footballers such as Carlos Tevez and Jorge Burruchaga. , fans of Argentine affiliates of Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC and other well-known sporting figures who watched the FA Cup final live from the legendary Wembley Stadium where Liverpool won against Chelsea.

During the break, the Ambassador honored former Argentine players who were present at different times in English football: Carlos Tevez, former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City; Julio Ricardo Villa, who won the FA Cup with Tottenham Hotspur, Julio Arca, former Sunderland and Middlesbrough, and Claudio Marangoni, former Sunderland. In addition, Jorge Burruchaga, a former world champion with the Argentine national team, presented the Ambassador with a soccer ball signed by all the former players present.

“The FA Cup is a very important tournament that everyone wants to win. I have very good memories of the tournament and my time in English football and my life in England. At first it took me a little getting used to but then I really enjoyed it, just as my family and daughter go to London whenever the opportunity arises”, comments Carlos Tevez.

Meanwhile Kirtsy Hayes commented “Football is like a religion both in Argentina and in England, which is why this is the perfect opportunity to unite our country and to see the final of this very special tournament with such a long history. It is also a very good moment to recognize the Argentinean athlete who has made a huge contribution through sport in England”.

The FA Cup is the oldest football tournament in the world. Its first season was played 150 years ago, between 1871-1872.