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World Cup: Shamans meet in Peru, fail to agree on final winner

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A group of shamans from Andean countries gathered in Lima, Peru, to predict the winner of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
  • Predictions varied, with one shaman foreseeing an Argentina win with Messi as a key player, another suggesting Spain would lead initially but Argentina would win due to referee influence, and a third predicting a Spanish victory.
  • The shamans used methods including ayahuasca rituals, coca leaves, tarot cards, and incense to divine the outcome of the match.

Shamans from across the Andean region convened outside Lima's 'Nacional' stadium, their colorful ponchos and traditional 'chullo' hats a stark contrast to the modern sporting event they sought to divine. Their mission: to predict the winner of the upcoming World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

From the ayahuasca ritual emerges a result of 3 to 2 in extra time in favor of Argentina with Messi as the great protagonist.

— Miguel de los SantosThe shaman 'Maestro Huachano' explained his prediction after a ritual.

Miguel de los Santos, known as 'Maestro Huachano,' emerged from an ayahuasca ritual with a clear vision: Argentina would triumph 3-2 in extra time, with Lionel Messi playing a starring role. His prediction echoed that of 'El Vidente,' Juan de Dios García, who anticipated Spain taking an early lead. However, García foresaw a controversial second-half play influenced by the referee, ultimately tipping the championship in Argentina's favor.

Spain will start the match ahead in the first half, but in the second half there will be a somewhat strange play in which the referee will favor the Argentine team, and Argentina will win the championship.

— Juan de Dios GarcíaThe shaman known as 'El Vidente' shared his forecast for the match.

Yet, not all agreed. Sandro, a traditional healer from the Amazon who traveled from Bolivia, consulted coca leaves, incense, and tarot cards. His reading suggested a different outcome: Spain would ultimately claim the title. "All the incense burned, and this is a sign that Pachamama (Mother Earth) welcomed them well," Sandro stated, interpreting the signs. "The referee will favor Argentina to make them win, but I see that Spain, without a doubt, will triumph in this championship."

All the incense burned, and this is a sign that Pachamama (Mother Earth) welcomed them well. The referee will favor Argentina to make them win, but I see that Spain, without a doubt, will triumph in this championship.

— SandroThe Amazonian healer described his interpretation of the signs from his divination methods.
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