In this World Cup, England lost to Argentina in the semi-finals, once again missing out on the championship. After the match, according to Irish media reports, many parts of Ireland celebrated England's latest "disappointment."
A reporter also interviewed an Irish fan in the United States on the street.
The following is the interview content.
Why do you support Argentina?
“I’m Irish, and this feeling for my country runs deep. Unfortunately, this patriotism is just as strong for the English, and I hate it. My children are practically English, and they’re feeling down right now. I’ll comfort them, but maybe in four years they’ll have another chance to come back. We’re living in New York now, and we’re happy every day. It’s wonderful to be living in a time like this.”
"How are you feeling right now? Are you enjoying the pinnacle of your life?"
“I’m enjoying the best time of my life. However, I also spent about $800 because I bought jerseys for Mexico, Panama, Ghana, and others. I wanted to wear an Argentina jersey, but I couldn’t find one in my size, so I ended up wearing an Argentine flag. I’m a very happy person right now.”
So, which team do you support in the World Cup final?
"It doesn't matter. England is gone, England is out, that's enough for me."
"It's that simple?"
"It's that simple. When I was young, British soldiers were in my Irish homeland. So I had to support Argentina; I had no other choice."
But my children are English, because they just happened to be born in England. It's not because I hate the English; I love my children. They are English. It's all about football.
