Aspas and Gabri Veiga, in front of the youngest celtists: questions and answers

Football players of the club Celtic Gabri Veiga and Iago Aspas Yesterday, they answered questions prepared by the ten children who participated in yesterday’s event, and which the club had previously determined, according to event leader Carlos Veleiro. None of them were endangered, but they served to reveal some interesting facts about the wise news of Celticism.

Which game did Iago Aspas enjoy the most?

“I enjoyed the most first in Balaídos. It was a dream come true, it was a tough match in which we risked our lives against him. Alaves. I could have played half an hour, scored two goals and left on my shoulders. Every child’s dream come true: play in Balaídos, score and let your team win.”

What does being a Celtic legend mean to Iago Aspas?

“AND pride. Since I was a child, I dreamed that I could play for Celta. I got in when I was eight, almost nine, many years ago. Is satisfaction. I’m from a city of 20,000 inhabitants (Moaña) a quarter of an hour from here; It was a luxury for us to come to Vigo, imagine bringing my family almost every day. I had great support from my parents and the work and effort showed awarded».

What are Gabri Veiga’s hobbies outside of football?

“I consider myself a A normal personLike all twenty-somethings. I like to be with my family, friends, girlfriend… I like the NBA and above all I watch football, which is my great passion, enjoy my people».

What are the values ​​that define Celta?

Aspas answers: «It defines us afoutesisDon’t let yourself fall, always get up. It is a word that means a lot to us. We are Galician, we have passed bad times like club and we went out together, united. In recent years, the club has grown a lot, thanks in large part to you, na hubby. We had bad moments, but we all enjoyed together and may there be another hundred years full of joy.

What is the hardest part of a footballer’s life?

Gabri answers: «I always like to say that we are the lucky ones to dedicate ourselves to the profession we love. In the end, I mean everything Effort and renunciation it’s worth it, but the truth is that when you are little friends they have a different rhythm of life, they can do other things. To make your dream come true, you have to deprive you, somehow. I went home crying, annoyed, but it was worth it.”

Isn’t the game putting more pressure on Gabri Veiga?

“All matches are difficult, but the truth is that the moment when the most nerves resonate can be against or Valencia (or his debut), the first experience in the elite. You are always a little more high strung».

What was the best defense that Iago Aspas faced?

“Hai moodis defense my boss. Eu, they are dianteiro, I think two was more difficult Sergio Ramos, that I am strong and tough, the worst you can find. And now, Ronald Araujofrom Barcelona, ​​it is also difficult ».

Did Gabri Veiga have to change her eating habits?

“For years, yes, you have to check who you eatbecause it is an important part performance And putting myself in the hands of the club’s nutritionists, I changed things. I didn’t eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and they are necessary. I had to throw myself into work and it was difficult at first, but now like much better than before.”

What would Aspas and Gabri do if they weren’t soccer players?

“I really like cars, and so was my father mechanicI would still go there. Or if not, something else related to football» (Iago Aspas).

“Also something related to football, or a physical education teacher. I have started Journalismbut it costs me a little” (Gabri Veiga).

Gabri and Jago almost didn’t make it! 😠pic.twitter.com/P6OYTjzn3I

— Grada de Rio (@gradaderio) April 19, 2023