Enrique Macaya Marquez, a 91‑year‑old Argentine journalist, has covered every men’s World Cup since Sweden 1958, marking his 18th consecutive tournament. Known simply as Macaya, he began his career at age 24 and recalls his first assignment watching a young Pele face Austria, while his earliest memory is Argentina’s 6‑1 loss to Czechoslovakia—a match he calls a "tremendous thrashing."

Over nearly seven decades, Macaya has witnessed football’s evolution from black‑and‑white broadcasts to digital, instant statistics, and expanded global spectacles. He has reported on legends such as Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, and countless others. Despite the changes, he maintains a philosophy of restraint: "You can't pass judgement without a much deeper, more complete understanding of the person being judged." This outlook shaped his view when Lionel Scaloni was unexpectedly appointed Argentina manager in 2018, a decision that later yielded Copa America, Finalissima, and World Cup triumphs.

Macaya believes Argentina can repeat their 2022 success against England in the upcoming semi‑final. When asked about the greatest player of all time, he smiles and says the question defies measurement, noting that each era presents different opponents, needs, and team dynamics. He acknowledges that while he personally favours Messi, he refrains from declaring any player the absolute best in history. Reflecting on his own future, Macaya says he will retire "at some point," though his farewell feels open‑ended, fitting a career defined by nuanced respect for the game’s history.