CD 104 • Jorge Valdano: "El futbol desnuda la personalidad de la gente"

Jorge Valdano is a singular figure in football. He was an extraordinary footballer who, among other things, was part of the Argentine national team that, led by Diego Armando Maradona, won the 1986 World Cup for Argentina. Once he left the pitch, Valdano became something unique: a football thinker. León Krauze spoke with him about the upcoming World Cup, his experiences on and off the field, his ideas on genius, leadership, and fame, and his prediction for the World Cup that is about to begin. 0:00 Introduction 3:34 How to understand the unique communion that football creates? 5:25 Why is the World Cup a unique experience in the world? 7:27 What goes through a footballer's mind when they are about to play a World Cup match? 8:47 What did the 1986 victory mean for Argentine society? 11:40 What did Maradona say after the victory against England in 1986? 14:04 What psychological trait distinguishes elite athletes? 16:28 Do elite athletes have a constant hunger to compete? 19:16 Do they secretly find pleasure in being under pressure? 22:09 Is there a therapy to help an athlete cope with that pressure? 23:35 Is genius innate or acquired? 25:23 What distinguishes those with leadership genius? 28:12 Was Maradona a happy man? 29:24 What effects does early fame have on young players? 32:11 What has football taught Jorge Valdano about human beings? 33:58 Who will win the World Cup? 36:01 Farewell Listen to this interview as a podcast: • Acast: https://bit.ly/33i2ReL • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PUqXJy • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vJ09uT • Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3vJ0ldB Subscribe to Letras Libres! https://letraslibres.com/suscribete