Messi mania engulfs South Florida ahead of Argentina-Cape Verde World Cup round of 32 match

With less than a day until Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national soccer team take the pitch against Cape Verde for the World Cup in Miami Stadium, the Argentinian faithful have taken over parts of South Florida in anticipation of the big match.

Argentinian fans couldn’t wait to show support for their team, swarming the streets of South Beach ahead of their country’s game against Cape Verde.

Electric energy rippled through Collins Avenue, centering around the Manolo restaurant, where thousands of Argentinian fans donned their powder blue jerseys and flags.

On Thursday afternoon, they filled the streets to cheer on their team, posing for photos with one fan honoring the GOAT by dressing up as a goat.

The sheer amount of fans out dancing and chanting together prompted Miami Beach Police to close off sections of the road to ensure their safety as they partied on.

7News cameras captured some officers stationed on rooftops in the area to monitor the exciting party.

A video posted on OnlyInDade shows throngs of fans taking over the beach near 73rd Street and Collins Avenue. As far as the eye could see, Argentinian jerseys and flags bearing Messi’s face covered every corner.

“Let’s go Argentina,” said an Argenti...