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December 26, 2024 at 11:44 AM

Carvajal Surprised by Supportive Message from Simeone

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal expresses gratitude for Diego Simeone’s unexpected message of support following his severe ACL injury.

Carvajal Surprised by Supportive Message from Simeone

Dani Carvajal, captain of Real Madrid, has revealed his surprise and gratitude upon receiving a message of support from Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid. This gesture came after Carvajal suffered a severe ACL injury, sidelining him for an extended period.

Carvajal sustained the injury on October 5 during a match against Villarreal at Santiago Bernabeu. The Spanish international tore his ACL and two menisci, a setback that has required significant recovery time.

In an interview with Esquire, Carvajal shared, "I received many kind messages from people showing their support and love, and I appreciate every single one of them. But one message stood out—it was from Diego Simeone. It pleasantly surprised me and was incredibly meaningful. Despite being fierce rivals on the field, his gesture demonstrated the respect and humanity we share beyond competition."

Carvajal also reflected on his shared perspective with Simeone, stating, "We both love football deeply and hold similar views on the game. I send my warm regards to him from here."

This moment underscores the sportsmanship and mutual respect present in football, even between fierce competitors like Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.