Paolo Guerrero He is once again in the headlines not only for his performances on the field, but also for his strained relations with the press. After the meeting between the teams of Peru And Canadawhich ended with a 0-1 defeat for the Peruvian team in Copa America 2024The '9' had an exchange of words with a journalist from Latina Deportes.

The incident occurred after the end of the match, corresponding to the second day of Group A of the Conmebol tournament. The aggressor revealed a disagreement with the journalists that he has already expressed on other occasions.

The relationship of Warrior with the Peruvian media has always been conflictual. Despite his status as one of the most prominent footballers in his country, the striker has had several confrontations with Peruvian journalists. This latest episode adds another chapter to this complicated history of disagreements.

The journalist from Latina Deportes tried to obtain statements from the player regarding the team's performance and the outlook for the upcoming matches. However, the tone of the 'Predator” was interpreted as aggressive and uncooperative, reflecting palpable tension.

The context of the match and the defeat undoubtedly influenced the player's mood. Peru He could not overcome the conditions of the game and the pressure of scoring points in a tournament of this magnitude. This new disagreement has sparked varied comments and opinions in the sports and media world.

Once installed in the mixed zone, the veteran of Peruvian team He prepared to answer the various questions from the journalists, but there was one question he wanted to ignore simply for the simple fact that the communicator did not arouse sympathy.

“I wasn't going to give you an interview; you know that, don't you?“, Paolo Guerrero responded with a defiant look to the question of Fernando Egúzquiza, who at no time felt diminished by the attitude of the historic scorer of Peru.But I ask you; if you want, don't answer, there is no problem” he retorted.

“can i ask? If you let me ask, I will ask, if not there is no problem,” I continue every time the 'Predator“He agreed with some disagreement. With this tacit answer, Egúzquiza Peralta asked the question: “Why the team lost? Do you think at some point they gained the trust of 10 men?

Guerrero did not hesitate and answered, although with a dark face: “It's not that we trust 10 men. I think the team, from the first minute, was superior to Canada.. We dominated the whole match and, being with 10 players, we also dominated.

“From the first half, they were alone with the ball, they were waiting for time and they didn't want to play. We ended up paying dearly for that counterattack where they scored the goal.“At that moment, they were efficient,” said Paolo, whose performance in the duel for CA2024 was positive, winning a large number of balls and generating a goal opportunity on a free kick evoked by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau.

At the time of the night expedition to Latin sports, Fernando Egusquiza He said he had a brief discussion with Paolo Guerrero via direct messages on Instagram. In that space, the veteran striker had told him that if a match were to take place, he would reject any questions from him. Something that ultimately happened in Kansas.

“Paolo watches the program 'The controversy' and on some occasions I have criticised him from a football point of view. He didn't take it well and wrote to me on Instagram to tell me that he was no longer going to give me interviews.that I was never going to answer any questions from now on,” he noted.

“He has every right not to answer any questions and I have every right to ask him questions. It's up to him to answer them or not. I have to admit that you answered the questions I asked you.” he concluded.