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Matt Damon and his Argentine wife cheer for 'La Scaloneta' at World Cup final
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Matt Damon and his Argentine wife cheer for 'La Scaloneta' at World Cup final

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Matt Damon and his Argentine wife, Luciana Barroso, were seen cheering for Argentina during the World Cup final in New York.
  • Barroso, who is from Salta, Argentina, expressed intense passion for the national team.
  • Damon shared an anecdote about their dogs being startled by the loud celebrations during a previous match.

Hollywood actor Matt Damon and his Argentine wife, Luciana Barroso, were spotted in the stands during the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in New York. The couple was seen enthusiastically supporting "La Scaloneta," the nickname for Argentina's national football team.

Barroso, who hails from Salta, Argentina, displayed her fervent support for the team, dressed in a classic Argentina jersey and a light blue hat. Damon, dressed casually, appeared relaxed while enjoying the high-stakes match in the American heat.

Yes.

— Matt DamonResponding to a question about his wife's reaction during an Argentina match.

In a previous interview with Seth Meyers, Damon recounted the intense passion his wife exhibits when watching Argentina play. When asked if she was "euphoric" during a match against England, Damon confirmed with a simple "Yes," describing the experience as very loud and even startling their dogs. He humorously noted that even at home, he doesn't quite measure up to the importance of Lionel Messi in his wife's eyes, a sentiment Meyers echoed regarding his own wife.

Damon's presence at the final highlighted the global appeal of the World Cup and the passionate following of the Argentine team, even among international celebrities.

No, but I think that's what happens to anyone.

— Matt DamonResponding to a comment about not comparing himself to Messi in his household.
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