2023-10-21 16:03:52
A distinguished guest was present at the Stade de France on Friday evening to witness the victory of the All Blacks over Argentina (44-6) in the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup: Javier Bardem, Hollywood star actor , Oscar winner in 2008. The 54-year-old Spaniard was a guest on the show hosted by Jim Hamilton, ex-Scottish international, and broadcast by World Rugby. Half an hour during which Penelope Cruz’s husband revealed his love of the oval ball and his past as an… international pillar with the young Spaniards.
“As surprising as it may seem, I was a right pillar,” says Javier Bardem. My brother Carlos and I were nicknamed “Los mendrugos” (Editor’s note: “the pieces of bread). I played for Spain. I started when I was nine and played until I was 23. Rugby is my passion. It’s my favorite sport because of its values, solidarity between players and respect for opponents and the referee. The values of rugby are magnificent. » Comments which allowed the Spanish Federation to release archive photos of the actor.
The Spanish “Lions” selection being absent from this World Cup, Javier Bardem will find it in Australia in 2027. During his time as a player, in the 1980s, he recognizes that “playing rugby in Spain was like being bullfighter in Japan, completely insane.” “Today, there is excitement around rugby,” rejoices the actor of “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Skyfall” and “No country for old men”.
“The level in this World Cup is incredible”
So who is he supporting at the end of the World Cup in France? “I don’t have a preference,” concedes Javier Bardem. I like rugby and I like watching the matches. The level in this World Cup is incredible. I have very good friends who come from Argentina. I will support them even if they face the All Blacks who are one of my favorite teams. When you love rugby, you can’t not love New Zealand. » The Pumas having lost, the Barrett brothers’ team will undoubtedly have their preference in the final, next Saturday.
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