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Spanish pilot pranks Argentine passengers with fake World Cup win announcement, sparks outrage
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A Spanish pilot on a night flight played a prank on Argentine passengers by falsely announcing over the intercom that Argentina had won the World Cup final, causing a brief celebration. The pilot then revealed the truth: Spain had actually won 1-0. The incident, captured on video and going viral, has drawn sharp criticism from major Argentine media outlets, which called it a 'malicious prank' and 'extremely despicable.' Critics noted the pilot's behavior was not only in poor taste but also potentially dangerous, as angry passengers might have confronted him or attempted to breach the cockpit. The airline and flight destination have not been disclosed.
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Hupu July 21 News — In the recently concluded World Cup final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. According to media reports, a Spanish pilot played a "trick" that led all Argentine passengers on a flight to believe their team had won the tournament.
The Incident
A video of the incident has gone viral online. The footage shows a night flight with many passengers wearing Argentine jerseys. When the fake announcement came over the intercom, fans jumped and cheered in excitement.
The pilot first addressed the cabin, which fell silent:
"The entire match was extremely tense until the end of extra time. Both teams gave their all, but unfortunately, there can only be one winner in the World Cup final."
The pilot then delivered a congratulatory message that sparked a cabin-wide celebration:
"Congratulations to our Argentine friends here."
However, in the latter part of the video, the cabin fell dead silent after the pilot revealed the truth:
"The winning team is Spain."
Media Reaction
Major Argentine media outlets did not find the prank amusing, with some directly calling the broadcast a "malicious prank."
One outlet wrote: "At the decisive moment of the World Cup final, a Spanish pilot on a flight announced false results, causing passengers to celebrate collectively, before revealing the truth that Spain had won."
Another Argentine news outlet harshly criticized the pilot's behavior as "extremely despicable," commenting:
"This pilot not only displayed poor taste in humor and inappropriate behavior, but also put himself at great risk in the cabin after the truth was revealed. Passengers might confront him or even try to break into the cockpit. This was a serious mistake."
Unanswered Questions
Currently, the airline involved and the destination of the flight have not been disclosed to the public.
Source: The Sun
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