In a poll conducted after Argentina’s victory against France at the World Cup, 44% of Argentines polled said they were ready to vote for Lionel Messi if he were to run for president of their country.
The methodology of the survey has not been made public.
The question: ‘Would you vote for Lionel Messi as president of Argentina?’ Internet users were asked in a survey by Giacobbe Consultores, a public opinion research firm. The study was conducted on 2,500 Internet users over two days after the coronation of Albiceleste in World.
Results: 44% of respondents answered “Yes”, around 38% answered “No” and 17.5% opted for the answer “maybe”. According to RMC Sportsthese figures (2% margin of error) are a “interpret with caution”because the survey methodology was not disclosed.
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Lionel Messi in front of experienced politicians
Then, the study presented a panel of 10 potential candidates for Presidential ElectionsIncluded Lionel Messi, to the “voters”. The soccer world champion comes first with 37% of the votes, followed by far-right MP Javier Milei (12%). Former president and current vice president Cristina Kirchner is third (11%).
When the Albiceleste returned home with the trophy of world Cupsome five million people took to the streets of Buenos Aires to welcome Lionel Messi and his companions. In addition, several fans have gone so far as to tattoo the image of the multiple Ballon d’Or!
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