“Argentines treat me well” – Former Nigeria U-20 player revels in Messi’s World Cup win

The victory of the Albiceleste lit up the South American nation and despatched everybody celebrating a well-known World Cup victory towards France

Former Nigeria U-20 participant Felix Orode was full of pleasure when Argentina defeated France to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Lionel Messi-led aspect defeated Kylian Mbappe’s France 4-2 through penalties after additional time ended 3-3.

Orode, who moved to Argentina to play for San Lorenzo underneath Diego Simeone in 2009, has lived within the nation for nearly 15 years. He was a part of the most important celebration of soccer that engulfed the nation final week after they gained their third World Cup title.

“I’m very pleased that Argentina gained the World Cup. And I’m very pleased for Messi, it has been a very long time Messi wished to win the World Cup. I’m so pleased,” Orode instructed Soccernet.ng.

“Being a champion of the world is just not straightforward, however truthfully, for Argentina I’m very, very pleased as a result of it reveals that Argentina is without doubt one of the finest on the planet.”

Orode is married and has settled down in Argentina the place he has two youngsters together with his spouse, Yasmine.

Feliz navidad ?♥️
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— Felix Orode (@FelixOrode) December 25, 2022

“Having performed on this nation for nearly my complete profession, I’m Argentinian. They deal with me nicely, my daughter, my son, my spouse, my mother-in-law are from Argentina.”

“My mother too is pleased. My household in Nigeria despatched me messages, they’re pleased.”

“The best way individuals deal with me on this nation is rather like I’m one in all them. I’m pleased to be part of this victory of Argentina.”

Orode performed for the Nigeria U-20 nationwide staff underneath coach Godwin Uwua in 2006 earlier than shifting to Spain after which discovering his technique to Argentina the place he has since made his dwelling.

He performed for Diego Simeone’s aspect earlier than the supervisor took up the function at Atletico Madrid.