It’s rare that a journalist becomes the news. But Argentina’s Enrique Martinez, 88, is unique. Martinez is celebrated at every FIFA World Cup as his achievement is as rare as they come, having covered a record 17 out of the 22 editions. Martinez’s first World Cup was Sweden 1958 and he hasn’t missed the quadrennial event since. 

World governing body FIFA have officially confirmed Argentina’s Enrique Martinez as the journalist, who has covered most World Cups.