Alexis Mac Allister

2022 - 12 - 18

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'It's fantastic' - Alexis Mac Allister's family watch World Cup victory ... (Newstalk)

The South American side won on penalties against France in Doha on Sunday. Mac Allister was born in Argentina to parents of Irish extraction. Advertisement. His ...

"I'm just on a cloud at the moment - what do I feel? "He was going to come to Ireland, and I had it all arranged when he died - and that was sad". "That was tried and there was a broken link somewhere," he said. "I had a few drinks on me, and I was trying to make out what he was saying and I think he had a few drinks on him as well. While he feels Argentinian today, Noel said: "I'm Irish first - and a lot of them out there are Irish first". "Who would ever think - it had to be a billion to one chance - that a relation could be in the World Cup and win the World Cup?"

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