Marcelo Tinelli

Life and work

The story behind the role.

Argentine TV and Radio Host, TV producer, sport journalist, businessman and sport executive.

Marcelo Hugo Tinelli (born 1 April 1960) is an Argentine television and radio host, media producer and businessman, best known as the host of the TV show Showmatch broadcast on Argentina's El Trece. One of the most famous supporters of sports club San Lorenzo de Almagro, in 2019 Tinelli became president of the club after winning the election by more than 80% of the vote. Since March 2020, Tinelli is also president of Liga Profesional de Fútbol, the association that rules and organises Primera División championships.

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