Alexis Mac Allister

2022 - 12 - 18

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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.

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Alexis Mac Allister's World Cup final as it happened (The Argus)

The Albion midfielder was outstanding as he helped Argentina take a 2-0 lead over France in the final. He played a massive role in the second goal, ...

126: A standing ovation for the Albion man as he makes way for defender Pezzella. He won't be involved in any penalty shoot out! Mac Allister finds Messi, keeps running and takes a through pass from Alvarez. 36: Team goal of the tournament? He is aware of Di Maria to his left and plays a perfect ball into his path for the second goal. 46: A bright start to the second half and Lloris is out sharply to grab a through ball ahead of Mac Allister.

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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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