The former Asturian striker David Villaall-time top scorer in Choosing Spanish of soccer, indicated on Monday that the national team must be “supported to the death”, “win or lose”.
“Always the Selection to the death. That’s what I do,” he said at the discovery of a bronze statue that reproduces his figure in The Felguerain langreo -his native council-, in a deed in which he was accompanied by members of his family and approximately two hundred people.
At the event, “El Guaje” said that he felt “very proud” of this recognition and said that he always tries to “play for the people”.
“So that people who love football and follow me will be happy”, summed up the former footballer, making sure that throughout his career “he has always” felt his land closely and brought his name “to the whole world “.
countryretired from football three years ago and has a record that includes a worlda eurocupa Champions League, three Leagues and three Copas del Rey, among other titles, he said he was “very lucky” for all the recognition received, but assured that at home “it is even more special”.
“I never imagined that I would have a career like the one I had and a statue of myself for eternity,” he stressed before recalling that everything he achieved is thanks to the education he received as a child in langreo
Source: La Verdad
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