Grief in Argentina for the loss of a man who equated his life with “albiseleste”. Carlos Pascal, or otherwise “El Tula”as he is better known, breathed his last on Wednesday (07/02) aged 82, a legendary fan who traveled the globe for his country’s national team.
With a registered trademark the drum inseparable, has been at every World Cup event from 1974 to 2022 in Qatar, where his team Lionel Messi won the coveted trophy. “I am part of World Cup history“, he mentioned some time ago and how else would it be after he was found altogether in 13 tournaments!
He has lived through all three conquests of Argentina (1978, 1986, 2022) and many people wondered how he found the money to make such long trips. He claims that neither the Argentine Football Federation nor any politician has ever paid to go to the tournaments, simply replying: “I have friends with money who invite me».
The last beat he gave to his drum was at FIFA’s The Best Awards on February 27, 2023. He went to Paris to represent Argentina’s fans, who won the ‘FIFA Fan’ award, saying during his speech:Argentina was a little sad and you guys brought joy back to its people” while he finished with a thump to the sound of “Vamos, Vamos Argentina».
At 83 years old, Tula, a historic fan who continuously supported the national team from the 1974 World Cup until Qatar 2022, has passed away. RIP?? pic.twitter.com/z2yU17AO2l
— All About Argentina ?????? (@AlbicelesteTalk) February 7, 2024
Source: Sport Fm
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