Paraguayan Psychic Claims 'Witchcraft' Cast on National Football Team Ahead of World Cup Return

In a development that has captured the imagination and perhaps the apprehension of many Paraguayans, a local psychic has come forward with a startling claim: the national football team, 'La Albirroja', is the target of witchcraft. This alleged 'payé', a term rooted in the indigenous Guaraní language, is said to be orchestrated by rivals from two unnamed countries who fear Paraguay's return to the FIFA World Cup after a 16-year absence.

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They did witchcraft (to the team), and, obviously, it's not Paraguayans who are doing it, they are from other countries, they are two countries that are afraid of La Albirroja.

The psychic, Arístida Génez, widely known as 'Mística', shared her pronouncements with local media, asserting that the players will feel the effects of this dark magic during the tournament. She described symptoms such as feeling cold and experiencing a strange sensation in their stomachs, urging the team to combat these alleged spiritual attacks with confidence and skill.

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They want to take him out of the game, they want to injure him.

'Mística' did not stop at general warnings; she singled out key players like Tony Sanabria and Miguel Almirón. For Almirón, a prominent figure in the MLS, the warning was dire: he is allegedly being targeted for injury. Meanwhile, naturalized player Mauricio Magalhaes was cautioned against 'temptations,' specifically referencing 'women,' during the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This unique perspective, blending superstition with sports, highlights a cultural undercurrent in Paraguay where such beliefs can intertwine with national passion, especially concerning the beloved Albirroja's performance on the world stage.

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He should be careful, he should leave the fun for later, there is a possibility that a very important temptation will appear.