'It's kind of a religion': Croatians, Argentinians in Calgary ignited by World Cup tilt yyc
“For a country the size of Croatia to get to the semifinals, that’s great,” said John Mustapic, who moved to Calgary from Croatia about 60 years ago.Article contentArgentina fans in Calgary watched the match at smaller bars and viewing parties throughout the city, said Jorge Romberg with the Argentinian-Canadian Association of Calgary. He said the community will plan a watch party for the team’s appearance in the final.
Croatia fan Madison Turbach reacts after Argentina goes up 2-1 during the World Cup semi final game as she and dozens of other fans pack Limericks on Macleod Tr SW in Calgary Tuesday, December 13, 2022.Local fans had a lot riding on Tuesday’s match, Romberg said, with Argentina having last won the World Cup in 1986 and star footballer Lionel Messi approaching the end of his career.
“It’s about our culture, it’s about our passion for Croatia and this team,” Ćavar said. He said the community has turned out in big numbers to watch games, often taking place during the work day due to time differences with host country Qatar.There are between 3,000 and 4,000 Croatians living in Calgary, Ćavar said, while Romberg estimated there’s anywhere from 500 to 700 Argentinian families in the city.
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