The Colombian who shone in River caused a very emotional moment in the conference before the final against Argentina tonight, where he spoke about his difficult family life and the value of football to society.
© Getty ImagesJuanfer Quintero moved everyone at a press conference
Juan Fernando Quintero Paniagua He has shown more than once that he has a high sensitivity, not only to soften the ball with his left foot but also to generate emotions with his words. And at the press conference before tonight’s Copa América 2024 final between Argentina and Colombia, the star that shone in River was again excited for the entire football world.
El Panita first thought deeply about what the early loss of his father meant to him, and then the positive impact that football generates in society. for so many children who have to go through very complex situations from a very young age, considering the absolute and positive values that sport provides. At the end of his answer, everyone present closed with hearty applause.
“I am a person who is very grateful for people’s affection. I am also a reflection of what Colombia is because I suffered as a child when my father disappeared, but I had a mother who was always firm and my grandparents and uncles. And I think I’m a reflection of what they did in me as a person. There have been many sacrifices since I was a child and that is why now I enjoy what happens to me with Colombia,” Juanfer began his story in a softened tone.
And he also said about the importance of football: “Sport changed my life, and that is the message we have to give to all the young people in our country and in the world. Football changes lives, art too, and there is hope. And I tell all those children to have the value of familywho are always there without condition.”
Juanfer substitute in the final, and Julian started?
Although the formations for the final have not yet been confirmed, the Colombian is set to be a substitute as he was throughout the competition and will certainly hope to enter for a few minutes in the second half. Meanwhile, Lionel Scaloni could once again beat the team that just beat Canada in the semi-finals, with Julián Álvarez’s presence almost confirmed in the Argentina National Team starting eleven.