Argentine Fans Propose Renaming Street After Messi's Iconic Phrase
In Buenos Aires, a group of Argentine football fans has initiated a campaign to rename Carabobo Street to 'Qué mirás, bobo' in honor of Lionel Messi's memorable remark during the 2022 World Cup.
A group of Argentine football enthusiasts has launched a campaign to rename Carabobo Street in Buenos Aires to 'Qué mirás, bobo'—a phrase that gained fame during the 2022 World Cup. This initiative draws on the phonetic similarity between 'Carabobo' and Messi's remark directed at Dutch player Wout Weghorst following Argentina's quarter-final victory over the Netherlands. The phrase quickly became one of the tournament's most memorable moments.
Supporters have placed banners along Carabobo Street, encouraging residents to join the campaign by visiting a provided link. The current street name commemorates a pivotal 1821 battle in Venezuela's war of independence, where forces led by Simón Bolívar defeated the Spanish royalist army. The term 'Carabobo' originates from the Arawak language, combining 'carau' (plain) and 'bo' (water), translating to 'plain with abundant water.'