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Gastronomía en “modo Mundial”: el ingenio le pone sabor a la pasión futbolera
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Gastronomía en “modo Mundial”: el ingenio le pone sabor a la pasión futbolera

During the global football frenzy, Lionel Messi's face has become a popular motif in Argentine cuisine, appearing on various food items such as bread, coffee foam, giant milanesas, and chocolate sculptures. Panadería Lievito Madre uses a stencil technique to imprint Messi's face onto their sourdough bread, attracting customers who take photos with the unique product. Similarly, Cafesín prints Messi's face on coffee foam, while El Antojo, a chain of eateries, created giant milanesas featuring the faces of notable players, including Messi, during the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, La Chocolaterie showcased a two-meter-tall chocolate World Cup sculpture at La Rural, a major chocolate event in Buenos Aires, highlighting the fusion of football and chocolate as two passions that unite crowds.

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Gastronomía en “modo Mundial”: el ingenio le pone sabor a la pasión futbolera

During the global football frenzy, Lionel Messi's face has become a popular motif in Argentine cuisine, appearing on various food items such as bread, coffee foam, giant milanesas, and chocolate sculptures. Panadería Lievito Madre uses a stencil technique to imprint Messi's face onto their sourdough bread, attracting customers who take photos with the unique product. Similarly, Cafesín prints Messi's face on coffee foam, while El Antojo, a chain of eateries, created giant milanesas featuring the faces of notable players, including Messi, during the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, La Chocolaterie showcased a two-meter-tall chocolate World Cup sculpture at La Rural, a major chocolate event in Buenos Aires, highlighting the fusion of football and chocolate as two passions that unite crowds.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on the cultural phenomenon of incorporating Lionel Messi's image into food products during the World Cup, which is primarily a sports-related topic. There is no significant political framing, bias, or controversy present in the content. The piece highlights creative expressions,

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