Gestures of solidarity with those affected by the crisis continue to occur. DANA which devastated the Valencian Community. The world of football in general and Atlético in particular paid tribute. Before the match against Las Palmas, the red and white supporters observed a moving minute of silence in tribute to all the victims and those affected by DANA.
It was interrupted by applause as the Valencian Community anthem blared over the stadium’s public address system. Furthermore, Atlético organized a massive collection of material to be transported to Paiporta and Utiel. Fans traded their snacks and water bottles for toilet paper, sticks, brooms, jugs of water, pharmaceuticals, masks, personal hygiene products and non-perishable food staples.
The flow of red and white supporters flocked to gates 29 and 30 of the colchonero stronghold, where Atlético de Madrid had allowed a space to collect of the large quantity of products arrived. “Thank you, thank you very much,” we heard in each exchange, accompanied by the circumstances due to the situation Valencia is going through.
The red and white club sent a total of 55 tonnes to the two aforementioned locations. After distributing it, a little Atlético fan, Adrián, sent a message to Julián Álvarez. “Hello, I am from here, from Peña de Paiporta, and I wanted to tell you that we are very grateful for the favors you are giving us from Madrid, thank you for all the encouragement“, he started by saying.
Adrián, a young red and white supporter of Peña Atlética Centenario Paiporta, sent a message to Julián.
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“I wish I had one t-shirt signed by Julián or for Griezmann, although in general for any player, but I really like them both”, he asked shyly. “Thanks for the encouragement, from Paiporta we send you a hug, come on Atleti !”
The video reached Julián Álvarez, who watched it with a smile. “Adrián, thank you very much for the video, I will send you a signed t-shirt and a invitation to come see us. “A lot of encouragement and a lot of strength, a big hug,” he concluded.
