Atlético de Madrid gave their fans a great victory last Sunday against Valencia CF.Diego Pablo Simeone's players played a very serious match, which helped them beat one of the big teams in Spain. Julián Alvarez and Conor Gallagher made their debut as goalscorers and monopolized all the media spotlights, but Antoine Griezmann once again stood out due to his humanity.
And despite scoring the second goal of the night, the French Atlético de Madrid footballer stood out for a gesture that reaffirms his relationship with children. It is not the first time that Antoine Griezmann has shown himself very close to the Atlético fans, who show their support for the "little prince" every day with many messages, banners and chants. Against the Valencians, the top scorer in the history of the red-white team once again had a gesture that has made many feel proud.
A Symbolic Ball
It all happened on the brink of half-time, more specifically in the 44th minute when Conor Gallagher 's 1-0 was leading the match. After a ball went out of play, a camera focused on Antoine Griezmann as he gave a ball to a little girl who was excitedly demanding it. The Frenchman decided to have a nice gesture with the little girl and, carefully, he threw the ball to her so that she would keep a ball that she will keep for life.
In fact, on Monday morning, the girl's school posted a story on Instagram where she appeared posing next to the ball that Griezmann gave her. With a smile that reached from ear to ear, her institution declared that "she brought the ball to school to show it to her classmates." In addition, they joked that "sources close to AtléticodeMadrid confirm that today she is the happiest girl at Serena"[name of the school].
Social media was quick to fill Antoine Griezmann with praise for the details he has for the little ones. With three children, the Frenchman knows perfectly well that the excitement of a child is one of the most beautiful things in the world, so he doesn't hesitate to have gestures like this one. A gesture that is worth much more than the goal he scored with mischief against ValenciaCF, and that will be remembered by the little girl's family forever.
A Player for History
Despite the slip-up he had when he left for FC Barcelona, Antoine Griezmann has always had the support of Atlético de Madrid fans since he signed in 2014. And it is no wonder, because in addition to having won a Spanish Super Cup, a Europa League and a European Super Cup , he is the club's all-time top scorer. Therefore, it is not surprising that he is treated as one of the great legends who have defended the Atlético de Madrid shield since its foundation.
This season he has already scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists, and Antoine Griezmann is expected to be at his best when it matters the most. The Frenchman dreams of winning La Liga , a trophy that he has never managed to lift with Real Sociedad , FC Barcelona or Atlético de Madrid. At 33 years old, the great Atletico star will try to achieve his goal after several years of drought.