As many of you have seen, an argentinian fan chant titled “Muchachos Ahora Nos Volvimos a Ilusionar” became very popular and is sung around all corners of Qatar.
In this thread I will explain the lyrics for all English speaking Argentina fans out there who want to join in.
In this thread I will explain the lyrics for all English speaking Argentina fans out there who want to join in.
People who attended Argentina matches have noticed that apart from the sheer passion that can be seen from Argentine fans, one particular chant was sung repeatedly. Videos of Lionel Messi and Argentinian national team players can also be seen singing that chant with supporters.
Here’s both the original lyrics and the (approximate) translation.
While most of the lyrics are self-explanatory, some people may not get some parts of the chant so I’ll explain them.
While most of the lyrics are self-explanatory, some people may not get some parts of the chant so I’ll explain them.
1) Islas Malvinas
“The boys from Malvinas” refers to the 17-20 year old kids sent to die in the Malvinas War.
The Malvinas Islands are an archipielago located in the Argentine sea, illegally occupied and usurped by the United Kingdom since 1833.
“The boys from Malvinas” refers to the 17-20 year old kids sent to die in the Malvinas War.
The Malvinas Islands are an archipielago located in the Argentine sea, illegally occupied and usurped by the United Kingdom since 1833.
In 1982, in an attempt to recover the islands, Argentina ruled by military dictator of Leopoldo Galtieri invaded the islands, sending over 16.000 17-20 year olds with no military training whatsoever to fight in the cold islands. Many of which were slaughtered by the British Army.
Argentina has ever since been in a huge footballing rivalry with the English national team.
It is also one of the reasons Diego is held in such regard, as 4 years after the war, he single-handedly eliminated England from the 1986 World Cup, and would then lift the trophy.
It is also one of the reasons Diego is held in such regard, as 4 years after the war, he single-handedly eliminated England from the 1986 World Cup, and would then lift the trophy.
2) “La volvió a ganar papá”
The concept of paternity in Latin American football has one clear meaning: In a rivalry, being the team that has beaten the other team most times in history.
Argentina, by that definition has historically always been the “father” of Brazil.
The concept of paternity in Latin American football has one clear meaning: In a rivalry, being the team that has beaten the other team most times in history.
Argentina, by that definition has historically always been the “father” of Brazil.
Nevertheless, in recent times, Argentina has struggled to defeat Brazil, being eliminated by them repeatedly in several Copas America; not to mention the title drought, having not won a title since 1993 Copa America.
Due to this, Messi & the NT were slandered by the media.
Due to this, Messi & the NT were slandered by the media.
However, after many finals being lost, including 1 WC final and 4 Copa America ones. Argentina won the 2021 edition in Maracana Stadium against the locals.
This sparked one of the longest unbeaten runs in history, that also includes another oficial trophy (The ‘22 Finalissima).
This sparked one of the longest unbeaten runs in history, that also includes another oficial trophy (The ‘22 Finalissima).
3) “Don Diego” and “La Tota”
They are Diego Maradona’s parents.
The lyrics say that Diego and them can be seen in the sky supporting Leo in his last ever chance for the World Cup trophy
They are Diego Maradona’s parents.
The lyrics say that Diego and them can be seen in the sky supporting Leo in his last ever chance for the World Cup trophy
Anyway I hope this was useful as I’ve seen many people wondering and asking what the lyrics meant and no helpful resource could be found online.
I myself am in Qatar and speaking in the name of all Argentinians here, we welcome every non-argentinian supporter with open arms.
I myself am in Qatar and speaking in the name of all Argentinians here, we welcome every non-argentinian supporter with open arms.
It would heartwarming and overall pretty cool if non-Argentine fans around Qatar would learn the song and sing with along in unison with native Argentine fans.
Likes and RTs and much appreciated!
If you guys want I’ll translate other songs so you can learn them too.
Likes and RTs and much appreciated!
If you guys want I’ll translate other songs so you can learn them too.
Update ✅
Due to many people requesting me to translate other chants, in this thread I have done so with some of the most popular ones:
Due to many people requesting me to translate other chants, in this thread I have done so with some of the most popular ones:
Now that Argentina has been crowned champions, I want to thank every single Argentine supporter from every part of the world.
The scenes here in Doha are absolutely crazy.
The fans have truly been the Nº12 player and without them, this wouldn’t be possible.
#VamosArgentina 🇦🇷
The scenes here in Doha are absolutely crazy.
The fans have truly been the Nº12 player and without them, this wouldn’t be possible.
#VamosArgentina 🇦🇷
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