“Death threats to me and my children” – Corriere.it

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The story is creepy, but unfortunately it amazes up to a certain point. And the problem is basically this: that you risk getting used to these follies, by dint of feeling them. Unfortunately. “I went nine hours without sleep after Poland. I received threats, insults to the family, such as “we hope your children die”. But I’m fine, maybe a few years ago I would have been much worse ». It was a long outburst, rather than an interview, that of Alvaro Morata with the broadcaster Cadena Cope, also reported by the online edition of the sports newspaper Marca. The Spanish striker, highly criticized for his bad performances in the elimination round, does not hide: he knows he played badly, he knows he could do more, but reiterates that what happens around football is intolerable.

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«Maybe I haven’t done my job as I should – said the Juventus striker – and I understand that they criticize me because I have not scored, but people should put themselves in my place, understand what it means to receive threats, which tell you that your children must die. When some tragedy happens, they’ll say he was a good boy. ‘ Morata’s outburst continues: «When I arrive at the hotel I put the phone away, but the thing that bothers me is that they say these things to my wife and my children at the stadium. People whistle at me because they listen to what they hear, but when I play I give it my all, and I give my life for the national team. If we had won 3-0 against Sweden or Poland, the stadium would have waved. Everything I say is misinterpreted. I would like people to put themselves in my shoes ».


The missed penalty against Slovakia was the last mistake in chronological order. However, Spain then won 5-0, spreading and winning the round of 16 against Croatia: it will be played on Monday at 6 pm in Copenhagen. «I am really proud to have taken a penalty after they booed me. I saw that no one was going to get the ball, so I stepped forward and threw it. Go and see if anyone else wanted to do it, there was a void around me ». Morata also talks about the help of the psychologist, a delicate issue that, however, now more and more players (finally) face openly, without fear: «The specialist we have in the national team helps us a lot. It’s great to have a person who listens to you whenever you need them. Also for the fear of flying? My companions make fun of me for this, but luckily I can talk about it with him ».

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Qualified second in group Ebehind Sweden, Roja must now challenge the Croatians in an eighth final in which they are not the favorites. The five goals to a Slovakia never in the game have not chased away all the ghosts, the team has obvious limits, especially in experience. The return of Busquets in the third game it was fundamental, but on Monday in Copenhagen we need more. Also from Morata.

June 25, 2021 (change June 25, 2021 | 16:37)

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