Veteran Journalist Covers 18th World Cup at 91

Veteran Journalist Covers 18th World Cup at 91

Source: BroBible

Summary

91-year-old Argentinian journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez has gone viral for covering his 18th FIFA World Cup, making him a fixture at the tournament since 1962. He recently asked Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni about Lionel Messi’s playing status, and Scaloni praised Macaya Márquez for his impact on his life. The interaction has been widely shared on social media, highlighting Macaya Márquez’s dedication to covering the World Cup.


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The habit gets a new name.

Covering 18 World Cups at 91 years old? That’s dedication. Or a really good excuse to get out of the house. Macaya Márquez has been a fixture at the tournament since 1962, and his latest interaction with Scaloni has made him an internet sensation. He’s got a reputation for asking the tough questions, but it’s clear he’s also got a soft spot for Scaloni. And who wouldn’t want to be part of the World Cup action at 91? “Experience is the new youth.”


Author: Evan Null