'Today's tea is free to Argentina': Offer from Bengali teahouse owner wins internet

A West Bengal woman who owns a tea stand provided free tea to Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.

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A West Bengal woman who owns a tea stand served free tea to Argentina during the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. Kolkata, the capital of a football-loving city with a large fan base in Argentina, celebrated the World Cup in style. Known to celebrate Even the dingy backstreet corners of the city celebrate the game in their own unique way.

“Why would a teahouse owner in Bengal declare that she will give tea to Argentina for free? shared a photo of the tea stand owner "Kaldi" who offers it for free.

"Today's tea is free for Argentina. A container in her little shop bears a small plaque in Bengali. A woman in a sari smiles at the camera.


Nearly 2,000 people liked the post and it's trending on social media.

Flags of Brazil and Argentina adorn Kolkata, and World Cup fever sweeps the world every four years.

One user tweeted "How many Argentines are there in Bengal?" and the original poster replied: In another comment, the user said her store could be in the suburbs and she has yet to answer where the person she shared her photo with came from.
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Another commented: "One thing is certain. Your 'tea' must be wonderful." Also Namkeen's in the foreground. "

Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in Sunday's final at Qatar's Lusail Stadium in a thrilling final in which Lionel Messi reclaimed the 1986 trophy.

Lionel Messi scored twice in the final and French striker Kylian Mbappe became the first player since England's Geoff Hurst in 1966 to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final that ended 3-3 after extra time.

It is the second time in five World Cups that France have lost the final on penalties after losing to Italy in 2006. Mbappe won the Golden Boot for the most goals scored in the tournament (8 goals) and Messi won his Golden Ball for the Most Valuable Player award.
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FAQs :

What is the name of Kolkata football stadium?
Rabindra Sarobar Stadium has hosted a lot of football matches in Kolkata .

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When was the Argentina term formed ?
The Argentina team was formed in the year 1902.
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