Sports fans go to great lengths to watch their favorite teams on TV. Some supporters may miss work or miss family functions. However, a fan from Argentina hijacks a bus to race home to watch a World Cup game.
And the bus was also full of passengers at that time!
According to the Argentine news channel TN, the event occurred in the heart of Buenos Aires. The man in question was frustrated that the bus ride was taking too long. He was in a hurry and wanted to get home in time to catch Argentina facing Croatia in the World Cup semifinals.
Argentine fan hijacks bus and takes action on the matter
Just starting his journey, the royal bus driver informed the passengers that he was going to stop to buy something at a local kiosk. Taking matters into his own hands, one of the passengers took charge of the route while the driver got out.
The man drove the bus for approximately two and a half miles before the bus came to a stop. A locking system inside the bus finally forced the excursion to end. Unfortunately, the story has a sad ending. He never came home for the game.
He was subsequently charged with car theft in the Argentine capital.
Argentina won the match 3-0
Argentina went on to demolish Croatia 3-0 in the game in Qatar. Superstar Lionel Messi stole the evening’s show after scoring a goal and registering an assist.
Following the win, Messi was asked if the World Cup final would be his last game in the competition. “Yes. I’m sure that yes”, answered Messi. “There are many years to go until the next one and I don’t think I have it in me and ending like this is the best”.
Argentina will now face France in the World Cup final on Sunday. The reigning champions of the competition advanced in the tournament by beating Morocco on Wednesday. It does not seem likely that the bus hijacker will be able to watch Messi’s last World Cup match at the weekend.
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