Tonight Paco González, the sports journalist with more than four decades of experience in different radio programs such as ‘El Partidazo’, will go to have fun at ‘El Hormiguero’. An intense professional career that has led him to live hundreds of historic experiences, such as the two victories of the Spanish team. Although, if you ask him about his success and happiness, the announcer has always mentioned his family and your intention to spend more time with them when you decide to retire.
The presenter of ‘Tiempo de Juego’ from “COPE” will attend Pablo Motos’ program to talk about his professional experience and analyze the evolution of Spanish sports journalism. A conversation in which They will discuss current sports topicsespecially about the new football season, as well as different personal anecdotes in which he has been involved both personally and in his extensive years as a radio host.
However, despite the fact that the journalist has always expressed his love for his profession. His main reason for being and happiness is with his family.. Due to this, and the large amount of time consumed by his profession, he has recently expressed his intention to reduce his hours to dedicate more time to his loved ones. A statement that, although it felt like a farewell, the announcer denied his intention to leave the radio permanently.
The announcer has almost forty years of experience in radio
“My healthy intention was to take time away from the radio to give it to my family,” he assured the listeners of his radio program. “I have the best family in the world and I am looking forward to being with my wife, my children, my brothers, all together“Although there is no official date and the journalist has always tried to keep his personal life private, it is known that he is married to his wife Mayte, with whom he has two children, María and Iñigo.
Born on October 6, 1966, Francisco González González studied Journalism at the Complutense University of Madrid. There he discovered his love for radio, beginning his professional career as an intern at Cadena Ser. However, it was not until 1992 with his arrival at ‘Carousel sports’ which won the affection of all football fans, who tuned in to the network to be able to listen to the professional.
After 23 years on the radio that saw him grow as a journalist, González decided to sign for the “Cadena COPE”, being the presenter of ‘Tiempo de Juego’ and participating in ‘El Partidazo’. As he explained, “this would be my 4th season on the radio. Of the 39 years I have been on the radio, I have directed 37 programs, and weekend programs with this format, 34. I feel a little heavy, honestly.“, he said while reading the letter of thanks to his listeners.
Paco González confessed to having thought about retiring
And, although he confessed that his intention was to take a step back and leave the radio and dedicate more time to his family, for the moment he will continue with his professional projects. “I have to thank God for the impressive career he has given me, thank God for the radio, But I have to give more thanks for another greater treasure, which is my family.“, he assured. His loved ones, who have always been there to support him, even in the most negative episodes of life.
That is why, when asked about the success in an interview for Jot Down, the announcer confessed that: “My triumph is being at home with my family in good health, united and with good vibes.“. As for the professional, the journalist assured that he could not boast, since his achievements were due to a matter of destiny or luck, “but when I close the door of my house I am happy. For me that is a victory.”
A facet that never leaves aside and that, when you decide to make the decision to end your time on the radioit will explode to the maximum. However, for the moment, he has preferred to continue directing ‘Playtime’. These reflections and the occasional anecdote related to his profession will be the main topics of conversation that will be discussed tonight in ‘El Hormiguero”.