Migrant workers celebrate Messi’s Win

(5 Dec 2022) FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4409390 ASSOCIATED PRESS Doha, Qatar – 4 December 2022 1. Various of Fans celebrating Argentina goal HEADLINE: Migrant workers celebrate Messi’s Win 2. Various of Fans with flags ANNOTATION: Thousands of migrant workers gathered in front of giant screens in Doha to watch the World Cup. 3. Sanal Balan (left, wearing an Argentina shirt), with his partner and child, from Kerala, India but has been living in Doha for eight years 4. SOUNDBITE (Malayalam) Sanal Balan, Migrant Worker from India: "It's a huge thing in our life. Never ever I dreamt of this, it is such a huge occasion. I wanted to see Argentina play and that I have done that now, I went to Lusail Stadium and saw them play. I want to see them play again and again." 5. Person posing in front of signage (English) “FIFA world Cup Qatar 2022 Fan Zone.” ANNOTATION: The screenings are held at the Asian town fan zone on the outskirts of Doha and the Argentina games have been most popular. 6. Various Lionel Messi fans shouting his name and chanting ANNOTATION: Guided by superstar Lionel Messi, Argentina won against Australia 2-1 on Saturday to the delight of his fans. 7. Argentina fan Ranjana Siwakoti with other fans 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Ranjana Siwakoti – Argentina fan from Nepal living in Doha “(I) feel very proud that the World Cup is here in Qatar, and I feel very happy to just see the match of Argentina and Messi here." 9. Various crowds watching concert. 10. Various of fans in Argentina jersey dancing ANNOTATION: Migrant workers from countries including Nepal, India and Bangladesh are among the biggest Messi fans. ANNOTATION: For many, experiencing a World Cup in their neighborhood is a matter of pride. 11. Various Fans watching the match and cheering ANNOTATION: Now Messi fans hope Argentina will go all the way this tournament. STORYLINE: Nearly 40,000 migrant workers celebrated Argentina's performance as star player Lionel Messi guided them to a 2-1 win over Australia in their last 16 match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Saturday. At the Asian Town Fan Zone on the outskirts of Doha, the Argentina games have been the most popular. Migrant workers from countries including Nepal, India and Bangladesh are among the biggest Messi fans, and for many, experiencing a World Cup in their neighbourhood is a matter of pride. Messi did not disappoint, as he opened the scoring in the 34th minute, taking his tally to nine World Cup goals overall. Every move Messi made was cheered, and now Messi fans are hoping Argentina will go all the way in this tournament. As Argentina emerged as winners after a few tense final moments, a party started, once again in the name of Messi. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...