The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
Summary
Enrique Macaya Marquez, a 91-year-old Argentine journalist, has covered 18 consecutive men's World Cups since 1958. He has witnessed many changes in football and has reported on legendary players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi.Key Facts
- Macaya’s first World Cup coverage was in 1958 in Sweden, when he was 24 years old.
- He has attended every men's World Cup for almost 70 years, covering 18 tournaments in total.
- He recalls Argentina's heavy defeat to Czechoslovakia in 1958 as a memorable moment.
- Macaya witnessed many football legends, including Pelé, Maradona, and Messi, during his career.
- He respects differing views on who is the greatest football player of all time and avoids making definitive rankings.
- Macaya supported Argentina’s current manager Lionel Scaloni, who has led Argentina to recent victories including the 2022 World Cup.
- He believes Argentina has a strong chance of winning again in the 2026 World Cup.
- Macaya prefers to understand people and situations deeply before passing judgment.
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