2023-11-13 10:20:12
Antoine Griezmann has become the undisputed star of Diego Pablo Simeone’s project and the hero for a fan who has known how to forgive his sins.
“Happy to be where I want to be. Aúpa Atleti.” Those were the words of Antoine Griezmann after, in October 2022, Atlético de Madrid officially announced that it had reached an agreement with FC Barcelona for the transfer of the Frenchman. And is not for less. He has paid for the fans’ pardon with goals, he is the undisputed starter and – despite having lowered his salary – he pockets the not inconsiderable amount of 7 million euros net per season.
With the goal he scored this Sunday against Villarreal CF, Antoine Griezmann equaled Adrián Escudero as the second leading Atlético goal scorer of all time. In this way, there are now 169 goals that the red and white ‘7’ has scored in 357 matches wearing our shirt, divided between two stages that span from 2014 to 2019 and from 2021 to the present. Since he debuted his locker on September 16, 2014 against Olimpiacos, the French striker has scored a total of 120 goals in the League, 30 in the Champions League, 13 in the Copa del Rey and 6 in the Europa League. Thus, Griezmann has equaled a record that since 1958 only Luis Aragonés was able to reach and surpass, who heads this historical ranking with 173 goals.
But the “boy with the hair of a thousand colors” is even more profitable outside the playing fields. The way he dresses, the constant changes in his hair dye and his position against racism or in defense of the gay community have made him a reference on social networks that has not gone unnoticed by big brands.
A golden boy for brands
He has almost 41 million followers on Instagram and the income for each post he publishes far exceeds 150,000 euros. She has worked for important companies such as Louis Vuitton or Yves Saint Laurent to promote their collections and trends and last year she became the image of Mango’s men’s line. In 2022 alone, the fact of being one of her fashion icons provided extra income in her checking account that was around 60 million euros. But also, the French footballer has his own clothing brand with his brother, Theo Griezmann, The GZ Brand.
The Frenchman also invested part of his money in obtaining an important collection of luxury cars, among which a Roll Royce Wraith stands out, which is characterized by reaching 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and can reach a maximum speed. of 250 km/h, something striking for its 2 tons of weight. A couple of years ago he acquired a Maserati GranTurismo S and in his garage you can also find a McLaren 675 LT, worth 400,000, and a Bentley Continental GT.
An empire that does not end there since Griezmann, like Sergio Ramos, also has a passion for horses. In 2018, Griezmann acquired his first competition horse, Tornibush, for 220,000 euros. And later, for 97,000 euros he acquired Hooking, a thoroughbred who, with nine victories behind him, has given him earnings of more than 200,000 euros.
The “vice” that unites him to Leo Messi
One of his latest businesses linked his future to that of Leo Messi, another of the footballers who can boast of an impressive business empire. The Argentine and the French have immersed themselves this month in a new business with Barlon Capital, the company of which they are shareholders.
The company participated in the 17 million euro financing round of Vicio, the hamburger chain founded by Aleix Puig, winner of MasterChef, and Oriol de Pablo that opened 14 establishments in 2022 and multiplied its revenue volume by five to reach a turnover of 20 million euros, especially thanks to its activity in home delivery. Now they hope to achieve 40 million euros of income by the end of the year with their new openings in different countries.
The secret of its shape
But both his business empire and his success on the pitch have a lot to do with his great form. What is Griezmann’s secret? During the last World Cup, the Frenchman revealed the keys to his diet but above all four fundamental rules to keep weight at bay and that he learned during his time at FC Barcelona.
The forward of Atlético de Madrid and the French national team, Antoine Griezmann, has a great predilection for Mexican food. One of his favorite dishes is nachos with meat, onion and tomato. For French food he opts for tartifflete, a typical dish from the Savoie region, in the French Alps. It contains reblochon cheese, boiled potatoes, onions, bacon, crème fraîche, pepper, and sometimes white wine. Another of his greats is mate, which he says is key to staying in shape.
But, although he allows himself some whims, he takes his diet into account. The Frenchman confessed that there are four rules that govern his diet and that he learned during his time at FC Barcelona. “There are four infallible rules to keep the weight at bay,” he says.
Four key rules
As the newspaper AS reported at the time, on the walls of the Ciutat Esportiva dining room you can read 4 very basic nutritional standards. “Your refrigerator says a lot about you, fill it with good food!” says the first rule, which aims to ensure that players also take care of themselves at home. They are recommended to avoid excess flour, industrial food, sausages and fried foods, at least daily.
“Before a game, prepare your muscle/stomach with healthy dishes,” says the second, which applies to when there is a game at the Camp Nou and everyone eats together. The third rule is that “the blender always fills with fruits plus vegetables: energy, vitality and good reflexes.” And finally, there is a rule that underpins the previous three: “Be the healthy version of yourself.”
Under these four rules, of which French took note, faces each new season.
Diet by Antoine Griezmann
Venze magazine revealed the foods that complete Antoine Griezmann’s plan, rich in raw fruits and vegetables:
BREAKFAST
Pudding: 2 frozen bananas, 3 tablespoons of casein protein powder (prevents muscle catabolism and strengthens defenses and prevents muscle destruction), 1/4 cup of almond milk and 2 squares of chocolate with high cocoa content .
4 slices of whole wheat bread with a little peanut butter or jam.
In his morning drink he alternates between green tea, mate and the occasional cup of coffee.
Also a vitamin D supplement daily.
Before a workout I usually drink fruit juice to keep my body hydrated. During training, include a protein shake to speed up your metabolism.
FOOD
Lean meat as a source of protein. Fresh vegetables. A couple of sweet potatoes and lemonade to reactivate the body.
CENA
Low-fat meat
Freshly cooked green leafy vegetables in fish oil
Seasonal fruit
Finally, the Frenchman tries to take regular naps to reconcile and balance his sleeping hours and works with a physiotherapist daily to avoid injuries.
A whole manual for healthy living that has undoubtedly proven its effectiveness with a superlative Griezmann who is already dreaming of his renewal.
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