Josep Pedrerol, host of El Chiringuito, waited only a few hours after Argentina’s 2-1 win over England to drop the bombshell: “Let them enjoy it, they do not know what is coming”. And he did not stop there. He claimed that “the Argentinians already think they are champions” and that “they already think they have won the World Cup”, as if Sunday’s final in New Jersey had already been decided. 🇪🇸
Curiously, days earlier Pedrerol himself had praised Messi and the national team after their comeback against Egypt. Now he has completely changed his tone, and he is not the only one: Edu Aguirre and Iker Casillas also came out to back Spain with confidence-filled statements, while in Barcelona the Agbar Tower was already projecting a “Spain champion” before a single minute had been played.
Argentina arrive unbeaten and with the authority of having eliminated England. Spain, with the arrogance of those who believe they have already won the final. A provocation with substance or the classic Spanish media shield? On Sunday, it will be known who was right. ⚽