Dani Carvajal’s cold greeting to Pedro Sanchez at European Cup celebrations
Dani Carvajal was one of the European Cup’s greatest heroes. On and off the pitch. Inside, for his play on the right flank, which earned him the title of the best right-back in the championship. Left for his icy gesture in a conversation with the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. This was during tournament in honor of Spain’s fourth European Men’s Cup. Upon arrival in La Moncloa, the Chief Executive greeted the 23 players and the coaching staff one by one. However, it was the greeting with Carvajal that attracted the most attention.
Carvajal is the captain of the Spanish national team along with Alvaro Morata and was therefore second in line to greet the government president. The Real Madrid defender briefly extended his hand to Sanchez, not very violently and looking the other way. A gesture by Carvajal that did not go unnoticed and caused social media to repeat the tense moment.
The video, broadcast live by Moncloa, quickly went viral and was commented on social networks. Although Carvajal never made his political position public, he hinted at some postulates that were not close to those of Sánchez and his government. A fact that was reproduced among users of X, the social network formerly known as Twitter.
Some of the main ones influential people The Spanish right was quick to respond with messages of support for Carvajal. Controversial activist Vito Quiles, spokesman for Se Acabó la Fiesta, celebrated the gesture by bringing back an old photo taken with the national team captain.
Bertrand Ndongo, for his part, also noted the gesture. “He is God, Dani Carvajal,” he assured, sharing “Carvajal’s enormous accusation against the criminal.”
“The best,” said Pepa Millan, Vox’s congressional representative.
The national team and Real Madrid defender has never shown the importance of his vote, but he is known for some statements that indicate his political sensitivities. One of his most controversial statements came a year ago, when the Spanish women’s team became world champions and controversy was sparked by then-federation president Luis Rubiales’s unconsensual kiss with striker Jenny Hermoso. “We recognize that the president’s behavior was inappropriate, but it is up to the establishment to determine whether Jenny Hermoso is a victim or not; we cannot condemn without knowing what happened,” he said in an interview when asked about the fact.
Another time, Carvajal decided to attack stand-up comedian Eva Hache after she criticized on social media a demonstration held in Colón in 2019 that brought together all of Spain’s right-wing groups. “There is no need to disrespect those who do not think the same way as you. We are a free country with great diversity, and each of us seeks what we think is best for everyone. Long live Spain,” the footballer assured at the time.
The truth is that the European Cup was marked by politics. Especially in France, where French players openly positioned themselves against the far right. A gesture that did not please Carvajal at the time. “In the end, the moment you express your opinion, a certain side will praise you and a certain side will criticize you. These opinions are irresistible. As a player, I keep my political ideology away. I have done so throughout my career and will continue to do so. In the end, each person’s voice is private,” he said of the positioning of the French stars.
Dani Carvajal was one of the great heroes of the European Cup. On and off the pitch. Inside, for his play on the right flank, which earned him the title of the best right-back in the championship. Left for his icy gesture in a conversation with the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. This was during tournament in honor of Spain’s fourth European Men’s Cup. Upon arrival in La Moncloa, the Chief Executive greeted the 23 players and the coaching staff one by one. However, it was the greeting with Carvajal that attracted the most attention.
Carvajal is the captain of the Spanish national team along with Alvaro Morata and was therefore second in line to greet the government president. The Real Madrid defender briefly extended his hand to Sanchez, not very violently and looking the other way. A gesture by Carvajal that did not go unnoticed and caused social media to repeat the tense moment.