Cyclists complete 10-month journey to Kansas City for Messi and Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:22 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Three fans, Miguel, Vicente, and Yamandu, arrived in Kansas City on June 3 after a 10-month bicycle journey from Argentina covering 10,500 miles. They crossed 17 countries and faced challenges, including high altitudes in Bolivia and Peru. Their arrival included local cyclists who joined them, while they expressed a desire to meet the Argentina national team, particularly Messi. They reached the team hotel without tickets to the upcoming match but hope their story will garner attention and support for their attendance.
- •The trio traveled through 17 countries over 10 months.
- •They faced significant altitude challenges during their ride.
- •Local fans joined their final stretch to the team hotel.
- •They hope to meet Argentina players despite lacking match tickets.
- •Their journey may attract attention from the national team.
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — 🚴🏼♂️ Nearly 17,000 km! Fans cycle halfway round the world for Messi & Co.
"Three men who had left Argentina nearly a year ago arrived in the city on Tuesday, completing a 10-month bicycle journey of 10,500 miles (about 16,900 kilometers) through more than a dozen countries.T...
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