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Matías Prats Marks 50 Years on Air and Surpasses 10,000 News Editions

The veteran journalist, a cornerstone of Spanish and European television, continues to lead weekend news ratings with no plans to retire.

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Overview

  • Matías Prats celebrates 50 years in broadcast journalism, becoming the first in Spain and Europe to surpass 10,000 news editions presented.
  • His career began in 1975 at RTVE, transitioning to Antena 3 in 1998, where he has been a key figure for 27 years.
  • Prats has covered pivotal historical events, including the 23-F coup, the fall of the Berlin Wall, 11-S, 11-M, and the La Palma volcanic eruption.
  • In addition to news, he has narrated six FIFA World Cups and six Olympic Games, including Barcelona '92, solidifying his role in sports broadcasting.
  • As co-anchor of Antena 3 Noticias Fin de Semana since 2014, Prats has led the program to five consecutive years of top ratings, reaffirming his enduring influence.