On Thursday, June 11, 2026, just before the inauguration ceremony of the World Cup 2026 at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca, Argentine journalist Marcelo Benedetto made headlines\u2014not for his reporting, but for a spontaneous fan moment. <\/p>\n
While delivering updates on the organization of the opening show, Benedetto noticed a stir in the stadium stands: Shakira had appeared on the field. Without hesitation, the sports reporter announced live to his colleagues that he was going to find the Colombian superstar. <\/p>\n
Putting down his microphone, Benedetto quickly navigated past security to reach Shakira. His colleagues, caught off guard, described the move as \u201cunbelievable\u201d amid laughter, though this wasn\u2019t the first time Benedetto had chased a celebrity for a photo. <\/p>\n
The effort paid off. Shakira kindly paused to take a selfie with the journalist, fulfilling his fan dream. Back on camera, Benedetto proudly shared the photo and compared the moment to a previous encounter with boxing legend Mike Tyson. <\/p>\n
The clip of this unexpected interruption quickly went viral on social media, where users also recalled Benedetto\u2019s earlier selfie with British singer Dua Lipa during coverage of the UEFA Champions League final. <\/p>\n
This lighthearted episode offers a glimpse into the human side of live sports journalism, reminding us that even professionals can\u2019t resist a chance to connect with their idols\u2014especially at a historic event like the World Cup kickoff. <\/p>\n
For those following the tournament and its cultural moments, this story adds a relatable, joyful touch to the excitement surrounding the new cableb\u00fas and telef\u00e9rico projects in Puebla, which aim to improve urban mobility and accessibility for diverse communities. Just as Benedetto bridged the gap between reporter and fan, these transport systems promise to connect people in meaningful ways across the region. <\/p>\n
Watch the video here: https:\/\/x.com\/Juezcentral\/status\/2065088718294118566<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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