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Messi's Present Lights Up Small Russian Town by comfirmatic(op): 1:49pm On Jun 15, 2018
Lionel Messi's arrival in Bronnitsy, a quiet town with 20,000 residents some 50km southeast of Moscow, has brought an unprecedented level of attention to a place most renowned for its Archangel Michael cathedral.

But as the euphoric shouts echoing around a temporary stand suggest, its selection as Argentina's team base camp has transformed it into one of the epicentres of the World Cup. Bet Now on NaijaBet

Flags bearing Messi's face hang over barriers, while a giant mural of the Barcelona star towers above the people of Bronnitsy as they come to terms with the intense spotlight now fixated on their hometown.

Never has it been subjected to such scrutiny, and perhaps never again will this town, founded in the middle of the 15th century, attract such global recognition.

Around 400 fans flocked to Argentina's base camp on Monday for the team's first open training session, each and every one desperate to steal a glimpse of Messi in the flesh.

None of them were yelling "Aguero", "Mascherano" or"Higuain". .......................................................READ MORE





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Re: Messi's Present Lights Up Small Russian Town by Luminee(f): 1:51pm On Jun 15, 2018
comfirmatic:
Lionel Messi's arrival in Bronnitsy, a quiet town with 20,000 residents some 50km southeast of Moscow, has brought an unprecedented level of attention to a place most renowned for its Archangel Michael cathedral.

But as the euphoric shouts echoing around a temporary stand suggest, its selection as Argentina's team base camp has transformed it into one of the epicentres of the World Cup. Bet Now on NaijaBet

Flags bearing Messi's face hang over barriers, while a giant mural of the Barcelona star towers above the people of Bronnitsy as they come to terms with the intense spotlight now fixated on their hometown.

Never has it been subjected to such scrutiny, and perhaps never again will this town, founded in the middle of the 15th century, attract such global recognition.

Around 400 fans flocked to Argentina's base camp on Monday for the team's first open training session, each and every one desperate to steal a glimpse of Messi in the flesh.

None of them were yelling "Aguero", "Mascherano" or"Higuain". .......................................................READ MORE





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