Video: Thuram message ahead of Inter-Atletico Madrid

Inter and Atletico Madrid have united for the anti-racism initiative We Love Soccer forward of their Champions League tie with a message from Marcus Thuram. ‘Soccer is a college of life.’

The primary leg of the Spherical of 16 tie is on Tuesday at San Siro.

Sadly, the previous few weeks have seen extra racist abuse geared toward gamers not simply by opponents, however even from their very own followers who had been important of errors.

Thuram sat down with the Atletico Madrid social media workforce to ship a message to everybody that soccer is a sport the place all really feel welcome.

“Soccer is a sport for me, a sport I used to like after I was a toddler, with the dream of changing into a footballer,” mentioned Thuram, whose father Lilian performed for Parma and Juventus.

“Scoring targets, bringing pleasure to the individuals who come to look at us on the stadium, they’re who assist us, sport after sport.

“Soccer is a college of life, the place you develop together with your teammates, by means of respect. You need to study what teamwork means.

“I feel that being teammate lets you be particular person usually.”

Social media has introduced gamers nearer than ever to the supporters and proven a unique aspect to them, but in addition put extra accountability on their shoulders.

“Footballers are the idols of many individuals in right this moment’s world. They’re an instance for a lot of kids and the grown-ups, too.

“If there’s a message that must be despatched out, footballers can do it because of the impression they’ve on society.

“Soccer can assist deliver folks collectively, to have a dream, to alter your life.”

That is the soccer that Marcus Thuram desires.

And so will we ❤

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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 18, 2024