La Mona Jiménez hosted a musical evening for the Argentina national team in the USA. Renowned musician La Mona Jiménez visited the Argentina national team at their base in Kansas City. His performance brought the players together on the eve of the tournament. The evening ended with a group rendition of the hit "Beso a beso".
On Saturday evening in Kansas City, where the Argentina national team is preparing for the start of a major tournament, an unexpected episode occurred: the legendary musician La Mona Jiménez visited the team. His arrival was not only a chance to meet fellow countrymen but also became a significant event for the entire delegation. Argentine players, including two natives of Córdoba—a forward from Calchín and a defender from Embalse, both currently playing for Atlético de Madrid—met the artist live on AFA Estudio. La Mona Jiménez was presented with a number nine jersey and later joined the rest of the players for an impromptu concert.
The musician didn't limit himself to a brief visit: he performed several songs, shared stories, and supported the team ahead of their match against Algeria. By evening, all members of the squad had joined the celebration, which culminated in a group party to his famous hit “Beso a beso.” At that moment, the president of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, also joined the players. The atmosphere in the camp noticeably lifted, which is especially important on the eve of the opening match.
Despite a severe thunderstorm that hit Kansas City that night and forced local authorities to issue a warning, the team did not forego the traditional Argentine dinner—asado. Even TyC Sports journalists, who were in the city covering the events, were affected by the weather. Nevertheless, the evening passed without incidents, and the national team’s spirits remained high.
Visits from famous artists to national team training camps are not uncommon, especially ahead of important matches. These meetings often serve as a way to relieve tension and unite the team. For Argentina, such moments take on special significance amid fans' expectations and the pressure of major tournaments. Incidentally, interest in Argentine football has remained consistently high in recent years, as demonstrated by the attention given to player transfers, such as the recent signing of Andreia Jacinto by the Madrid club, as previously reported by one of the Spanish sports outlets. In the case of La Mona Jiménez, his visit was not only a cultural event, but also an important part of the team's preparations ahead of the start of the competition.
For reference: La Mona Jiménez is a cult figure on the Argentine music scene, known primarily as a performer in the cuarteto genre. His work has long been part of the national identity, and his songs are often heard in stadiums and in everyday life. In Argentina, such meetings with idols are seen as a tradition of supporting the national team, especially when the squad is about to embark on an important international campaign.
