Macallister

2022 - 12 - 19

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'Welcome to Little Argentina', relatives of midfielder Alexis Mac ... (Independent.ie)

A village in north Co Dublin was transformed into 'Little Argentina' this evening, as the family of an Argentinian ace celebrated the team's World Cup final ...

“The Mac Allisters have been in Donabate since 1860,” Noel said. And the Mac Allister family spotted a photo of former foreign affairs minister Dick Spring with Dickie Mac Allister, the president of the Buenos Aires hurling club, in the Irish Times. “He was a big sports fan and was delighted about the family connection to Argentina. “In 1865, my great-granddad’s brother, Joseph, boarded a boat for Argentina. Noel and his wife Catherine and other family members have visited Argentina. A short time later, Dickie sent back detailed information linking the Mac Allister name back to Donabate. If there was anywhere to watch this World Cup final but the Lusail Stadium, it has to be in Donabate. “I’ve been watching him play for Brighton and he’s been improving all the time. He’s a great player and this is a great team.” It was great he got to experience that. My mum and dad went out to Argentina with Noel and Catherine. And it was surely one of the best finals ever.

Irish roots of Argentina's World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister (Irish Post)

IRELAND may not have been at the World Cup in Qatar but Irish fans were able to get behind Argent...

Former GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail claimed recently on Twitter that the Mac Allister family originated in Cushendall, Co. Dickie Mc Allister,BuneosAires ,receiving his International GAA award,2018. His family originated in Cushendall,Co Antrim,moved to Donabate,Dublin in the 19th century.Dickie’s ancestor left for Argentina in 1868, his cousin Alex plays for Argentina in the World Cup in Qatar. [BBC Northern Ireland spoke to residents of Cushendall](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64011522), where the Mac Allisters originated and where the name remains very common. In his tweet, Ó Fearghail shared a picture of himself with Mac Alister's cousin Ricardo 'Dickie' Mac Allister, a former president of Buenos Aires Hurling Club based in the city of Hurlingham. IRELAND may not have been at the World Cup in Qatar but Irish fans were able to get behind Argentina in Sunday's final thanks to one of their player's Irish links.

Alexis Mac Allister's dad Carlos played with Argentina legend Diego ... (talkSPORT.com)

It's a rarity for footballers to play in the same team as their country's most iconic stars -but Alexis Mac Allister's family have done it twice.Mac A.

“My dad is really grateful to him and how important he was for him in his career and off the pitch as well. “But he’s really nice. Come and enjoy the best World Cup fan experience in London – and enjoy a pint on us – with tickets for all remaining games on sale Really quiet, but I really enjoy sharing a dressing room with him and all the players in the national team.” At talkSPORT we are powered by fans, so come and join us for the ultimate World Cup fan experience this winter – at the Given not many footballers get to say they’ve shared a dressing room with one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport, talkSPORT asked the Argentine to reveal what it’s like to be in the same dressing room as the legendary star.

Alexis Mac Allister: Why does he play for Argentina? (GiveMeSport)

A stunning World Cup campaign comes to a glorious end as Lionel Messi's Argentina side defeated France in what was one of the greatest cup finals of all time.

So, why does Alexis Mac Allister play for Argentina? His family were in the Irish town of Donabate since 1690 before one of his ancestors, Joseph Mac Allister, moved to Argentina in 1865, where many Irish had settled. His father was Carlos Mac Allister, – a retired footballer that played for Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors, winning three caps for Argentina in 1993. [Premier League](https://www.givemesport.com/premier-league) star actually plays for Argentina, with his heritage and name suggesting evidently suggesting otherwise. [World Cup](https://www.givemesport.com/world-cup) campaign comes to a glorious end as [Lionel Messi](https://www.givemesport.com/lionel-messi)‘s Argentina side defeated France in what was one of the greatest cup finals of all time. He also endured a phenomenal tournament, being one of the stand-out players for the Argentines as they went on their road to world domination.

Alexis Mac Allister casually dropped X-rated message on wife's ... (SPORTbible)

The former Argentinos Juniors midfielder celebrated wildly with his teammates after delivering Argentina's third World Cup triumph and soon his family and ...

There's bound to be interest from top clubs as a result but Brighton, who paid £7 million to sign him in 2019, are hopeful he stays around. [Brighton And Hove Albion](/brighton-and-hove-albion), [Argentina](/argentina), [Lionel Messi](/lionel-messi), [Football World Cup](/football-world-cup) [Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister has incredible football family, his dad played with Diego Maradona](/football/world-cup-argentina-alexis-mac-allister-137700-20221213) [Footage shows Alexis Mac Allister was ‘moving like Riquelme’ during World Cup final, he was unplayable](/football/world-cup-argentina-alexis-mac-allister-juan-riquelme-951113-20221224) [Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister argues with his dad about Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona](/football/argentina-alexis-mac-allister-lionel-messi-diego-maradona-673544-20221216) [Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning photo is the most-liked Instagram post in history](/football/breaking-lionel-messi-world-cup-instagram-most-liked-923844-20221220) Let's fuckkkkkkk" alongside two love hearts. Mac Allister was arguably the Man of the Match in the final and his stock has risen massively in the World Cup. LETS GO ARGENTINA". No words, we did it!

Argentina star's X-rated message to gorgeous WAG shows just how ... (Daily Star)

Alexis Mac Allister produced an X-rated plea to his stunning WAG after he helped Argentina to a first World Cup in 36 years - but not all was it seemed for ...

[Brighton](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/brighton-hove-albion-fc) man responded, in cheeky fashion: "I love you!! And it's usually accommodated with a club in the middle, which in the English translation would be added to the end. [Carabao Cup](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/league-cup) clash with [Charlton Athletic](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/charlton-athletic-fc). Camila posted them on Instagram with the caption: "I love you champion!! Let's f***kkkkkk!" And after the game, as friends and family celebrated on the pitch, Mac Allister took some snaps with Camila Mayan.