Llorente: I follow my life, against sunglasses, sunscreen and UV lamps

Hupu November 16 News Marcos Llorente’s lifestyle has made him the center of attention. To some, it is eccentric, to others crazy, and to others interesting. Shirtless walks in the dead of winter, red lights in the house, glasses with yellow or red lenses depending on the time of day and location, a Paleo diet, nighttime fasting... these are some of the things that regulate Llorente's life.

What is the earth?

"Round, or rather spherical. I'm not a flat earther, I never said that, but some people blame that on me because my habits are different than others. "

But the chemical ingredients worry you

"Of course. "

Do you really think they increase and have a negative effect?

"No doubt about it, but I'm not here to convince anyone. "

You shy away from sunscreen and defend the benefits of the sun, aren't you worried about the often talked about negative consequences?

"No, not at all. I don't use sunscreen, but I do know that skin cancer can strike people who are exposed to the sun, and it can strike people who live in caves. I don't see a direct link, I'm more worried about the UV lamps that a lot of people use or have used, those It's dangerous, natural light is not. I've been in the sun without protection for 20 years, and my father has been for 40 years. "

You also object to sunglasses

"Yes, obviously if you stare into the sun, you'll burn your eyes, but if you go around without sunglasses. Moving around is only good for your eyes. "

You defend the Paleo diet, and therefore you eat meat, which is another hotly debated topic.

"Of course, the problem isn't the cow itself, but what it eats if it's in an open field. Eating grass, that's okay. If you offer me ultra-processed meat for €2 a kilo, that's not okay, but don't lump everything together. "

In all of this, you're going to adapt to other people's lives, right?

"Of course, when training, whether here with the national team or with Atletico Madrid, I can’t eat whenever I want or only what I want. It’s possible to have dinner after sunset. There’s a balance, because it’s always The only way to be happy is to follow my lifestyle, so to speak, 300-310 days a year. And then there are times to celebrate and enjoy without going crazy "

Are you surprised that your remarks have caused such a big response?

"No, I think clearly and follow my own path. I'm always available for communication if anyone is interested. Otherwise let them go their own way. The problem is that what I say goes against what people have been told all along, which is unpleasant, but again, it's not my problem. "

You said you like wine, when did you first discover it?

"It can be said that starting from a few years ago, I drink more carefully and enjoy it more. I used to buy watches, but now that I can't easily wear them on the street, I spend my money on wine. It has a wonderful social function: around a bottle of wine, great values ​​​​are brought together - friendship, family, emotion, feeling. "

What about geographical preference?

"I like France very much, and there are some interesting things in the United States. In Italy, I tell you, such as the CaseBasse of Sodra Winery, and the Barolo Monfortino of Conteno Winery. And of course Masetto. Older Shih Tzu I love Gaia, the 1985 is definitely one of my favorites. You have great wines. Do you know about them? "

Yes, of course, but I don't have the finances to taste them as often as you do, let's talk about football?

"As you wish. "

National team?

"I love coming here, but I wouldn't be sad if I wasn't called. Having said that, it's unique and wonderful to be here, enjoy this great group, train and play with the best players from each club. Learn a lot. "

Do teammates ask you about your life?

"Yes, some people are more interested and want to know more and listen, and then everyone makes their own decision. "

What about Atletico Madrid?

"Pretty good, we have to start showing dominance away from the Metropolitano. We are strong at home and need to improve on the road. We beat Betis and that was a tough one and we need to follow that line. "

What about Inter Milan, your next opponent in the Champions League?

"A great team with players of absolute level, a solid team, a style of play that is recognizable and has not changed with the new coach. And like we did between 2014 and 2016, they lost two Champions League finals in three years. They have a very clear mind and have won 4 games in this Champions League. It will be a wonderful game, very open, and to eliminate them they must be at full strength. Go. "

Just like a year and a half ago

"Yes, those two encounters in 2024 confirmed the great charm of football, in this sport, it is not always the favorite or the better team that wins. They were unstoppable, but in the end we were the ones who advanced. "