⚽ Spanish journalist Julio Maldonado, ‘Maldini,’ crushed it on the podcast ‘Tengo un Plan’: he bluntly said that he has little faith in Argentina as 2026 World Cup champion and that the four semifinalists will be European. Spain, France, England, and Portugal ahead of the Albiceleste. South America, out.
🔥 And the hottest part: “I see Messi below his 2022 level. It’s obvious.” He also questioned the depth of Scaloni’s squad and recalled that only Brazil and Italy managed back-to-back championships in all of history.
💬 An analysis that makes sense, or a Spaniard who doesn’t understand what this National Team is? Do you agree with what Maldini says, or is there confidence in South America?