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Tomás Roncero, journalist on Spanish TV, on the final against Argentina: 'Winning is worth three World Cups; Spain will
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Tomás Roncero, journalist on Spanish TV, on the final against Argentina: 'Winning is worth three World Cups; Spain will put them in their place, they don't know us yet'

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish journalist Tomás Roncero expressed extreme confidence in Spain's chances against Argentina in a football final.
  • Roncero stated that a victory for Spain would be equivalent to winning "three World Cups."
  • He asserted that Argentina underestimates Spain's competitive spirit and determination.

As anticipation builds for a football final between Argentina and Spain, Spanish journalist Tomás Roncero has made a bold declaration, stating that a victory for Spain would hold the value of "three World Cups" for him. Roncero's impassioned television appearance on El Chiringuito de Jugones showcased his fervent belief in the Spanish team's ability to overcome the Argentinian side.

If we win on Sunday, it's worth three World Cups. I have such a desire... If I win on Sunday, I won't even show up for the 2030 World Cup in Spain.

— Tomás RonceroExpressing the immense significance he places on Spain winning the final against Argentina.

Roncero dismissed any notion of fear regarding Argentina, asserting that the Albiceleste would discover the true competitive spirit of Spain. "They don't know the heart or the balls that Spain has," he declared, emphasizing that Argentina has yet to fully understand the capabilities of the Spanish squad.

Spain will put them in their place. They don't know us yet.

— Tomás RonceroAsserting Spain's superiority and predicting a victory that will assert dominance.

He further elaborated on how he would celebrate a Spanish triumph, indicating he would use the result to respond to Lionel Messi, his supporters, and Argentine fans. "Spain will put them in their place. They don't know us yet," Roncero stated emphatically.

They have no idea the heart and the balls that Spain has. They don't know us and they will know us on Sunday.

— Tomás RonceroEmphasizing Spain's fighting spirit and determination ahead of the final match.

The journalist recounted witnessing the emotional celebrations of Spanish fans after their team's qualification, spending hours watching videos of people moved by Spain's success and the national flag. He specifically challenged Argentina's confidence, which he suggested stemmed from their semifinal victory over England. "Argentina has already said they won their World Cup by beating England. I want to see them on Sunday," he challenged, reiterating that a Spanish win would be monumental, equivalent to four stars on their jersey.

If we beat them, it's worth three World Cups to me. They will be four stars here.

— Tomás RonceroQuantifying the importance of a potential Spanish victory.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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