Amantes de la pecosa. Final mundial Rusia 2018

Abstract

In what is presented as the final broadcast of "Amantes de la Pecosa," analyst Gabriel "Chemas" Escandón provides a final assessment of the recently concluded FIFA World Cup. He begins by expressing the sense of void left by the end of the tournament and reflects on the prevailing style of play. He describes France as a just and effective champion, highlighting that their victory represents the triumph of defensive tactics and neutralizing the opponent's game over "romantic football." Escandón also analyzes the tournament's peculiarities, such as the record-breaking 12 own goals and the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). On a personal level, he admits that he most enjoyed the Belgian team for their tactical approach and flexibility, and he considers Eden Hazard to have been the best player, above the official award winner, Luka Modrić. Finally, he expresses skepticism about the claim that it was the "best World Cup in history," arguing that such a perception is subjective and depends on one's perspective (organizational, technological, or purely football-related). He concludes that while it was a very tactical and evenly matched tournament, he would not dare to call it the best in sporting terms.