The president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Fabián Tapia, shared a significant barbecue with the football champions of the 1978 and 1986 World Cups. “Conversations, anecdotes, and a pleasant moment alongside the idols of an entire country. Thank you for taking the time to be here,” stated 'Chiqui' Tapia in the description of his Instagram post. The event took place in a climate of closeness and recognition, where the past glories shared experiences with current leaders, reinforcing the symbolic value of the '78 and '86 victories in the history of Argentine football. Beyond being a protocolary gesture, the meeting served to revalue the legacy of two generations that marked a before and after in the country's sporting identity, both for their achievements on the field and their cultural impact on collective memory. Through these types of gestures, the AFA seeks to deepen its institutional bond with world champions and strengthen the sense of belonging that unites the different eras of the Argentine national team. The coexistence between the present and the past, represented in this barbecue, symbolizes the continuity of a project that transcends results: honoring history, keeping identity alive, and consolidating a football community that recognizes its icons as co-authors of its greatness. I admire you all very much. The Predio is your home, and you will always be welcome.
