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Lionel Scaloni made a rare exception during Argentina's World Cup press conference by revealing Lionel Messi's status exclusively to legendary 91-year-old journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez. The emotional exchange ended with a heartfelt embrace.

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00:01At 91 years old, legendary Argentine journalist Enrique Micaiah Marquez attended yet another
00:07World Cup press conference, extending an extraordinary career that now spans 18 World
00:12Cups. When Micaiah asked whether Lionel Messi would start against Jordan, Lionel Scaloni
00:18did something he rarely does. Out of respect for the veteran reporter, the Argentina coach revealed
00:38that Messi would not be in the starting lineup. Scaloni explained that Micaiah deserved the
00:43exclusive after everything he has contributed to sports journalism. The emotional exchange ended
00:49with a hug and a photo together, creating one of the most heartfelt moments of Argentina's World Cup
00:54campaign.

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