Boss, grab a coffee and sit down, because I've got news that'll make you realize how awesome football is! Tom Holland, the guy who plays Spider-Man, came to Madrid to promote his new movie, and instead of talking about costumes and special effects, he started giving his verdict on football. He said Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old kid from Barcelona, is the most suitable to play Spider-Man - because of his speed and agility on the pitch. And just like that, bro, a Hollywood actor sets his sights on our footballers and swaps jobs! What do you know, now I'm waiting to see Yamal with the mask on and webs on his hands, climbing buildings after goals! No joke, Tom said Yamal is 'perfect' for the superhero suit. And the movie, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', comes out on July 29 - I'll watch it with Brian, maybe I'll learn some moves myself.
Now, listen up, because he didn't stop there! Tom Holland also analyzed Spain's chances at the 2026 World Cup. He said Spain is 'one of the great historical powers' and that Luis de la Fuente's players can have a great tournament. Well, what do you know, the first match, Spain vs. Cape Verde, ended 0-0 after 27 shots! 27 shots, bro, and they didn't score a single goal! That's Spain for you - they dominate, but they don't score. It's like our Steaua when they play away, makes you want to tear your hair out. Mioara said it's clear, they have no chance at the World Cup, but I say they still have time.
But Tom Holland also nominated Julián Álvarez, the Argentine striker. Álvarez, the one who does the Spider-Man gesture when he scores, is also on the list. Holland said he has him in his Fantasy team and that he would be 'an excellent candidate'. And see how it all ties together, bro: Barcelona wants to transfer Álvarez in the mercato! What a coincidence, right? Now Catalan fans have two reasons to hope: a superhero on the pitch and one on the screen. For one, I'd love to see Álvarez at Barça, maybe then he'll get rid of Relu's car that's acting up. Argentina plays Wednesday, June 17, at 4:00 AM against Algeria - I'll wake up to watch, but don't call me, I'm not losing sleep for nothing.
Man, what times! Tom Holland makes World Cup predictions, and I struggle to catch a match at Fane's terrace, because that's the only place where Mioara doesn't yell at me for turning the volume up too loud. Until then, I say we make a bet: you see how Argentina does against Algeria? I'd bet my hand that Álvarez scores and does the spider sign. Now let's see if I can make some money on that ticket, because since inflation went up, even beer is more expensive. Alright, I'm off to tell Brian to watch the Spider-Man movie, maybe he'll learn to swing around with webs so he doesn't stay on TikTok all day!
