Pedro Sánchez unsure about attending the World Cup final, fearing jeers

Sánchez unsure about the final: antiestéticar of the jeers weighs more than ego

Pedro Sánchez's decision on whether to attend the football World Cup final is not a matter of scheduling, but of pure political calculation. What Moncloa (the Spanish PM's office) presents as reasonable doubts is, in reality, antiestéticar that half the stadium will chant something other than his name. Voices in analytical circles suggest the Spanish prime minister antiestéticars a live humiliation, especially if Argentina are crowned champions.

The Trump factor and pending investigations

Among the scenarios his advisers are weighing up, one stands out: the possibility that Donald Trump will also attend. A face-to-face in which the stadium chanted for Sánchez while Trump smiled would be a public relations disaster. Added to this is the rumour – never officially confirmed – that US investigations exist into his links with Venezuela, which could complicate his return to Spain.

The paradox of ego and cowardice

The dilemma is a classic one in politics: his ego pushes him to appear in the global photo, but cowardice holds him back in the face of the risk of a mass snub. Those who know him say that, in the end, caution prevails. He has already shown on other occasions that he prefers to avoid the spotlight when the atmosphere is hostile. The World Cup final will be no exception.

The script of the jeering

The most antiestéticared scenario: Argentina win, the crowd chants "Pedro Sánchez, fariseo" and the cameras zoom in on his face. It would be front-page news worldwide. Not even control of the state broadcaster – which could cut the sound – would prevent the image. And if there were a blackout or technical chaos, the story would be even worse. No-confidence motion included.
A prediction with reservations

The most likely outcome is that Sánchez will announce his absence at the last minute, citing "national agenda reasons". But if pride gets the better of him, we will see the photo. And if he does, he already knows what awaits him.