Nobody expected it, but Juanma Castaño did what he's used to doing: making people uncomfortable. In the middle of an interview with the Real Madrid player, Athenea del Castillo, the COPE journalist took the opportunity to bring up an uncomfortable issue. In recent years, on social media, the forward has been labeled as "fascist" and "Francoist," even changing her last name to "Del Caudillo," in reference to the dictator Francisco Franco.
Athenea del Castillo, Firm with Juanma Castaño
Castaño didn't miss the chance to hurt and make Athenea uncomfortable, crossing the line with his question. "This thing about Athenea del Caudillo, what's that? Why do they call you that, because of a photo in the Valley of the Fallen? Are you very fascist or what?" he asked her live.
Athenea del Castillo's response was clear: "Not at all, the truth is that I don't understand it. I'm not in that photo. It's a photo of my partner, but without any bad intention. It's just that people have taken it that way now, but not at all..."
In this regard, she continued: "I don't care what people think about me. I am happy with what my family, my friends, and the people who love me think. It is true that I read what they write to annoy me, but honestly, I don't care. I laugh."
"I play far-right (laughs), nothing happens at all. If they think it's going to hurt me, they're very wrong, because I know my principles and what I've been taught at home," explained the forward of Madrid.
She's Tired: No to Atlético or Barça
Finally, he questioned her again about the possibility of leaving Real Madrid to play for Atlético or Barça. Once again, Athenea del Castillo left no room for doubt: "No. My principles and values are above everything. I've been a Madridist since I was little. And if I end up without a team, I'll find another profession. If you accept me at COPE, I'll become a journalist."
Athenea del Castillo is fed up with these issues, but she replied again with professionalism and even a good sense of humor. Then Juanma Castaño will wonder why footballers don't want interviews on his show...