Lionel Scaloni Answers 91‑Year‑Old Journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez, Says Messi Will Start on Bench

Lionel Scaloni Enrique Macaya Márquez Messi bench World Cup press conference Argentina

Ahead of Argentina’s World Cup group match, veteran Argentine journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez, 91, attended the team’s press conference. Known for covering 18 World Cups, Márquez asked coach Lionel Scaloni directly about Lionel Messi’s role in the upcoming game against Jordan. Scaloni replied that Messi would not start and would begin the match on the bench, adding that he answered the question because of Márquez’s stature.

Scaloni also took a moment to address the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, expressing solidarity with the country before turning back to the football discussion. The exchange highlighted the reverence held for Márquez in Argentine sports journalism and provided clarification on Messi’s starting status for the match.

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91-year-old journalist wey cover 18 World Cups get exclusive from Scaloni about Messi - NNN [nnn.ng]

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Scaloni riconosce Enrique Marquez, il giornalista di 91 anni ai Mondiali: “Rispondo perché sei tu” [www.fanpage.it]

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