Luis Figo, the Portuguese former footballer known for his straightforward character and his ability to not beat around the bush, once again found himself at the center of controversy. This time, the focus of his criticism was Josep Pedrerol, the host of El Chiringuito de Jugones. In Bajo los Palos, Figo unreservedly debunked the false information about his time at Real Madrid.
The Context of the Controversy
Figo, a player who was part of Real Madrid's Galácticos, was reminiscing about those golden years with Casillas. In the middle of the conversation, a recurring topic emerged: the rumors and lies circulating about the club's locker room.
Figo took the opportunity to debunk one of the stories that bothered him the most: the one told by Josep Pedrerol on El Chiringuito about his relationship with Zinedine Zidane.
The Video That Annoyed Figo
Figo, in his talk, recounted that he had recently seen a video of Pedrerol. In this material, it was mentioned that the Portuguese former player didn't pass the ball to Zidane, something that Figo categorically denied.
The host claimed that Florentino Pérez, President of Real Madrid, had to personally intervene to tell Figo to pass the ball to Zidane. According to Pedrerol, it was only after that conversation that Figo changed his attitude and began assisting the Frenchman.
Figo's Response
Visibly annoyed, Figo didn't hesitate to question the truthfulness of these claims. "Do you think people are so stupid and think or believe what you're saying?" exclaimed the former footballer.
In his opinion, these lies not only distorted reality but also attempted to create a bad atmosphere within Madrid's locker room, something he always tried to avoid.
The Atmosphere Among the Galácticos
Despite the criticism and rumors, Figo defended the relationship that existed among Real Madrid players during that era. According to him, the atmosphere in the locker room was always respectful, and although the media tried to sow discord, the players always maintained a good relationship.
"One of the fortunes we've always had is the respect among us," stated the Portuguese, highlighting that all the Galácticos players maintained a solid friendship that endures to this day.
An Example of Media Manipulation
The story about Zidane is just one example of how Figo points out that media like El Chiringuito manipulate public perception.
For Figo, the rumors seek to create conflicts among players and discredit those who, like him, don't follow the imposed narrative.