He is Argentinean, but wants to see the Peruvian national team in Russia 2018. In the preview of the Peru vs. Argentina match, Alfredo Ramúa, midfielder of Real Garcilaso, expressed his wish for the bicolor team to qualify for the next World Cup. While it is true that the team will face its country of origin in Buenos Aires on October 5, the 'Chapu' will cheer for the Peruvian team.

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"I have a divided heart, but it would make me very happy to know that Peru qualifies for the World Cup. It would be very nice for the whole country and Peruvian football. We will root for them to qualify and be able to return after so many years," said Alfredo Ramúa to EL BOCÓN.

But cheering for the Peruvian national team does not mean going against Argentina. On the contrary, Alfredo Ramúa assures that the 'Albiceleste' will go to the World Cup no matter what. "Argentina may go through the playoffs, but they must be in the World Cup. It is impossible for us to be left out. It would be a catastrophe. Especially with Lionel Messi," he pointed out.

MESSI IS HIS NEIGHBOR

Alfredo Ramúa revealed that he coincided with Lionel Messi in the youth teams of Newells, in Argentina, and assures that he has always stood out since then. In addition, the 'Chapu' lives three blocks away from 'Leo' in his hometown of Rosario.

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"Lionel Messi is from the 87 class, one year younger than me; but I only saw him play one game in Newells and he was already amazing. I live three blocks away from his house, in Arroyo Seco, near Rosario, Argentina. You could say we are neighbors," said the Argentinean midfielder.