Macri, before the final: his relationship with Infantino, accusations against Tapia, and the anecdote that almost left him single

Mauricio Macri, Argentina's former president, is experiencing his second consecutive World Cup final, this time in his capacity as head of the FIFA Foundation. He shared that he regrets not prioritizing major sporting events in his past due to his demanding career.

"I always had a lot of work and didn't know how to define my priorities in life," Macri told La Nación. "I lost unique things as a sports lover, I lost unique signals, like the World Cups. I always prioritized the 'duty to be'." He noted that Qatar was his first World Cup experience where he fully immersed himself, and he is now enjoying this tournament with his family.

Macri was seen at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York, a hub for football legends during the tournament. He was pictured with figures like Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Cafu, Steve Gerrard, Fernando Hierro, and Fabio Capello. He also attended a reception hosted by the US president at Trump Tower. Back in Argentina, AFA president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia was seen taking a selfie with Conmebol president Alejandro Domínguez.

During this World Cup, Macri has watched nearly all of Argentina's matches. His children and grandchildren have joined him at different stages of the tournament. For the final, he is accompanied by his current partner, Dolores Teuly.

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I always had a lot of work and didn't know how to define my priorities in life. I lost unique things as a sports lover, I lost unique signals, like the World Cups. I always prioritized the 'duty to be'.