Dear football,
Today, I want to share with you that this season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years living my dream, I feel it’s time to start a new chapter in my life.
Being honest, even though I have been preparing myself for this moment, I found it hard to write this letter. After 20 seasons , many people have played an important role in my career.
When I first kicked a ball as a child in Pamplona with my schoolmates, I never imagined the amazing journey ahead. I’m grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges, and most of all, the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made along the way.
To my teammates, coaches, and every staff member at all the clubs I’ve been lucky to be part of, thank you for helping me grow as a person and a player every day. Wearing the shirts of CA Osasuna, Olympique Marseille, Chelsea FC, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, and representing my country at the biggest stages has been a true privilege. Every moment has meant so much to me…
Purdue University President Mung Chiang has informed the Board of Trustees that he has accepted an offer to become President of Northwestern University on July 1. Per Trustees Chair Gary Lehman, an interim president will be named in the coming weeks. https://t.co/ZnbFeunuk4
People can say whatever they want about “toxic fans” or whatever else you want to blame on twitter fans. But THESE PLAYERS came out and said it’s national title or bust. THEY set those expectations. And THEY are failing. THEY are giving up. THEY are whining. I love this team. I love these players. But this is the most underwhelming regular season I’ve ever watched. Not because of the fan base, because these players are failing to meet THEIR OWN STANDARD! I’m done with fan blaming and shaming angry Purdue fans. We should of course be respectful of them as humans, but they are responsible for the disappointment. So either they just aren’t as good as THEY thought they were, or they just don’t care yet because it’s tourney or bust. Either way, it’s turned the most likable senior class of all time and the best fanbase in America into pure tension. Call it dramatic, call it whatever you want, but this isn’t the team THEY said they were. Nut up or shut up.