Argentina Superfan with a Nepali Flag: Himgyap Lama’s quest to see Messi up close

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Himgyap Lama supporting Argentina during the 2026 World Cup. Credit: Supplied by Himgyap Lama

Himgyap Lama is a passionate Argentina fan who followed every Argentina match during the World Cup, proudly supporting the team with the Nepali flag painted on his cheek. Based in the US, Lama travels to different countries to watch football and follow his favourite teams. In this first part of his conversation with SBS Nepali, he spoke about his love for Messi and Argentina, his World Cup experiences, and his passion for sport.

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Published 10 August 2026 5:45pm

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Himgyap Lama is a passionate Argentina fan who followed every Argentina match during the World Cup, proudly supporting the team with the Nepali flag painted on his cheek. Based in the US, Lama travels to different countries to watch football and follow his favourite teams. In this first part of his conversation with SBS Nepali, he spoke about his love for Messi and Argentina, his World Cup experiences, and his passion for sport.

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