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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Thomas Telford & Oisin Doherty

Mayo pub with Argentina roots backing Lionel Messi to make history on Sunday

A Mayo pub with Argentinian connections was dancing for joy last night after the South American country cruised into the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Galway Beo reports that Guirys pub in Foxford was once again packed to the rafters with supporting cheering Argentina on as Lionel Messi turned back the years and dominated in a 3-0 win over Croatia.

Plenty of Argentine flags covered the walls of the pub, while many patrons donned the famous blue and white stripes in homage to their Argentinian roots..

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