Hernán Crespo praises in New York the expansion of the AFA

The former Argentine soccer player and technician Hernán Crespo praised in an event in New York the commercial expansion of the Argentine Soccer Association (AFA) worldwide and in particular in the United States, which will organize the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.

“To somehow expand the Argentine flag and leave it well stopped is a source of pride,” said the former club player such as Chelsea or Milan in addition to International with Argentina.

Crespo participated in an event in the Big Apple alongside Leandro Petersen, marketing and marketing manager of the AFA and who detailed marketing plans, sponsorships and ‘merchandasing’, among other aspects, which has addressed the AFA to global scale in recent years.

“It really is to get his hat,” said Crespo, remembering that when he debuted with the albiceleste in the 90s, the situation was “very far” in all the senses of the current context of the selection.

In addition, the ex -la canter stressed that “being world champions is a consequence” and that all advances in commercial, economic or institutional issues affect the sports plot so that soccer players can achieve the best possible performance.