Argentina reporter Gastón Edul prepares for La Velada del Año fight Gastón Edul, the journalist covering the Argentina national team, will face Edu Aguirre in La Velada del Año. Edul, known for his viral interview with Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, is preparing for this bout in Seville. Argentina enters this event after a 1-0 loss to Spain on July 19, 2026, their only defeat in their last five matches (4 wins and 1 loss). ## Who is Gastón Edul? Gastón Edul, 30, works for the Argentine outlet TyC Sports, where he covers the national team and Argentine football. He is famous for his direct style and social media presence, with six million followers. His most notable moment came in Qatar 2022, when he captured Messi telling Weghorst: "What are you looking at, fool? Go over there, fool." ## His rivalry with Edu Aguirre and his preparation Edul, younger and shorter than his rival Edu Aguirre, has had to balance his work with training for the fight. Though his intense workload complicates his personal life, his family is his greatest support. His brother Esteban, also a journalist, is his biggest influence. ## What does this fight mean for Argentina? Edul’s bout in La Velada del Año adds another chapter to the Argentina-Spain rivalry, especially after the recent friendly loss. The journalist, who has covered the 2026 World Cup, faces a personal and professional challenge in this event.