Enrique Macaya Marquez, a prominent figure in Argentine journalism, has a distinguished career spanning decades. His journalistic journey includes covering the 1958 world championship in Sweden, an event where he notably covered the Brazilian team featuring Pelé, marking one of three significant titles in his career. At the age of 91, Macaya Marquez has maintained an active presence at major sporting events, including the current championship in North America.
During a press conference preceding the match between Argentina and Jordan, Macaya Marquez was granted the privilege of asking the first question. He addressed the assembled press with direct inquiries, focusing on the team’s key players. Specifically, he posed two questions concerning Lionel Messi’s participation.
Macaya Marquez stated, “I have two questions, even though I know that my colleagues want to kill me. But I want answers. The first question is whether Messi will play?
And the second question, will he play?”
His questions highlighted the enduring interest surrounding the team’s star player’s availability for the tournament. The experience of Macaya Marquez remains a touchstone in covering major athletic competitions, providing historical context to the ongoing championship coverage.
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