Atlético de Madrid have started this season very well, with two draws and two wins for Simeone's men after playing in difficult stadiums such as La Cerámica and San Mamés . However, as former Atlético de Madrid coach Arrigo Sacchi said: "Football is the most important of the least important things."
This is where the protagonist of our article, Antoine Griezmann, comes in. The Frenchman has not started the season in the best way, after having played in the World Cup. However, when it comes to taking a step forward, both in football and in life, Griezmann is the first to do so.
“It is a struggle of the whole society”
Yesterday, Antoine Griezmann raised his voice and decided to take a step forward in support of mental health and against bullying. Through his Instagram account, he published a message to action, a message that must be applied by young people and adults. The message said the following:
“I make a special request to you, young people who have recently returned to school. If you see someone who is having difficulty making friends or someone who is being bullied because they don’t have many friends or because they are shy. Or because they are not that good looking or don’t wear fashionable clothes – please: take action. ”
A blunt message from the French Atlético de Madrid striker, who knows well how important it is to take care of mental health at all ages. In an interview with DAZN recently, he told how much the 2022 World Cup final lost against Argentina affected him and how much it affected him psychologically: "I was very lost."
Antoine ends his message on social media like this: "Please say hello or at least smile at this person when you pass them in the hallways. We don't know what this person experiences outside of school. Your kindness could make a huge difference in someone's life! "
Social media can be key
While other people with tens of thousands of followers are dedicated to promoting toxicity and showing how famous they are, there are others who do not. As far as the world of football is concerned, footballers like Antoine Griezmann, with these small gestures, can save the lives of many people .
Another example of how to use social media as a showcase is Marcus Rashford during the pandemic. The English footballer from Manchester United was named Member of the Order of the British Empire after carrying out a powerful campaign on social media. As a result, Boris Johnson approved the delivery of free school meals to more than 1.3 million children made vulnerable by the coronavirus crisis.
Understanding that these types of people have a powerful instrument to do good in their hands is something that unfortunately few people understand. What is certain is that Antoine Griezmann, with this gesture, shows that he is a world-class player both on and off the pitch.