Argentine sports journalism is in mourning following the death of Marcelo Araujo, the legendary commentator who marked a golden era on national television and transformed the way football was narrated in the country. Marcelo Araujo, the historic voice of Argentine football, has died. According to the Argentine News Agency (NA), Araujo was the main voice of 'Fútbol de Primera' alongside Enrique Macaya Márquez for years. Under his leadership, Sunday football ceased to be just a sporting event and became a high-impact media show.
Commentaries for eternity. Araujo's career can be summarized by moments where his voice was as much a protagonist as the ball. Among his most remembered interventions are: Diego Maradona's (Boca) free-kick goal against Argentinos Juniors in the 1995 Apertura; Diego Armando Maradona's free-kick goal (Boca Jrs - Argentinos Jrs, 1997). Commentator: Marcelo Araujo. Martín Palermo's 'Mulazo' against River in the 2000 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Palermo's 'Gol de la muleta' against River... 3-0. Libertadores 2000 Quarterfinals. 'The gate receipts for this new edition of the Argentine football superclásico, Martiin...' in the 1999 Clausura. Gate receipts for this new edition of the Argentine Football Superclásico: 776,420 Pesos. MARTENNNN. Claudio Caniggia's (Argentina) goal against Brazil in the 1990 World Cup Round of 16. Argentina 1 Brazil 0 - World Cup Italy 1990 - Claudio Caniggia's Goal. Commentator: Marcelo Araujo.
His departure leaves a void in sports communication, but his voice will forever be linked to the most vibrant memories of football in the 90s and early 2000s. The commentator broke the mold of the technical sobriety of previous decades to introduce an actor-like and provocative tone.
