“Mbappé is the most unbalancing figure in the World Cup, but he still hasn’t shown his best level”

Andrea Closa joins soccer fans who have been surprised by the many unexpected matches and results so far in Qatar 2022. The RPP journalist sees Brazil as a candidate to lift the World Cup, but still thinks Mbappé He is being the best player we have seen in the World Cup so far.

—Is your candidate still the same before the tournament began?

Yes, although I must admit that there are teams that surprised me for better and for worse. I was expecting a little more from Brazil, but I still think they are a strong contender for the title.

—What is the game that has surprised you the most in Qatar 2022?

The Saudi vs. Argentina. Perhaps because of how little was expected from Arabia and how much was expected from Argentina. Another match that surprised me was Japan-Germany.

—What is your opinion about the World Cup that Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mbappé are doing?

I think that the one who has had a better participation is Mbappé. In general, the most unbalancing figure so far in the World Cup, despite the fact that I consider that in this tournament he still does not show his best level. He can solve a match, because he generates and defines. He has power, quality and good company. Cristiano has complied, but even in Portugal I think that Bruno Fernandes is one step ahead. Messi, and Argentina in general, still in debt.

—Where do you watch the World Cup?

Now I’m watching all the games at work (RPP).

—Do you have any World Cup cabal?

If there were Peru, probably yes (laughs), but not for now.

—What is the first World Cup you remember or the one you saw first?

I started watching football late. I remember France 98 very distantly, although, curiously, more than Korea-Japan. The first one I saw was Germany 2006, but I started to enjoy it a lot more since South Africa 2010.

—How much of an impact did it have on you?

I believe that much. For the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, it coincided with the years in which he watched the most football. It was very important to me.

—Does the World Cup really paralyze you?

Since my work is related to this, I think that more than paralyzing it keeps me busy. There is much more to do. Of course: it is enjoyed twice as much.

“Do you bet or play any dick?”

No, with some exceptions, I am not one to bet. Also, between us, I’m pretty bad with predictions (laughs).

—What is missing for the women’s soccer world cup to attract this attention? Will it ever be done?

I think we are still far away. Closer than before, but still far away. We must take into account the time that men’s soccer has been generating interest in the masses. It is not something that can be achieved from one moment to the next, but the gap will definitely narrow as more publicity is given, not only to the World Cup itself, but also to the leagues: that the most talented and successful soccer players are truly recognized. , that they are considered stars. The level is

—What do you think of those who still believe that women don’t know about soccer?

At this point, I prefer to focus on doing things well and improving every day, instead of wasting energy on people who behave with prejudices.