When he was interviewed by Gabriella Greison for Vanity Fair, Inter captain Javier Zanetti talked about things other than football. In particular, he talked about what he does during this period when he’s been forced to the sidelines: “In the meantime, I want to reassure the Interfans and tell them that I have removed the cast and I have a week left with the support of crutches then I will try to let go of them as well. I want to return to the pitch in time for the start of the new season. I’m a fighter and when you have that spirit in your soul, it takes more than an injury to stop you, there are worse things in life, as we said before. What I’ve done that’s new is to take a course in English on the internet. On the Internet you learn today, do research, we know a lot of new things. Social Networks? No, I don’t use them. I’m a man from a another time.” Even Clarence Seedorf, opponent in many derbies, uses electronics to get his coaching license: “I know Clarence, he is smart, if he decides to be good at something, he works for it and succeeds. If he nevertheless would become coach of Milan, which I read, well, I’d be happy. He’s a tough opponent especially from the other side.”
Zanetti also show some sensitivity to current issues: “I read the papers and talk about it with my teammates. Some people are more susceptible than others. With Ivan Cordoba, I have an ongoing discussion about Italian politics, about what you see on TV because we also compare everything with our own country. Now it’s time for a change. We are at a crossroads and the people that are in control must issue a strong message, have ideas to get us out of the tunnel… like a coach studies and realizes what’s the right move on the pitch.” But the captain still believes that football can represent values? “Yes, I think so. Because with football you can reach anyone and send important signals. If you want to grow and change things that don’t work in our society, let us use it, football, as it is an excellent vehicle for good intentions.” But how do you maintain a certain style on the pitch? “I think, first of all, of the children and the privilege we live with every day, to practice this profession. I try to convey my happiness and give it to them. With small signal you change the world. My foundation Pupi helps many children. My superhero as a child was Captain America, because of the bright colors of his costume, and I’ve always wanted the powers he had. Now that I have some of them my heroes are ordinary people, who live with difficulties daily due to the crisis, who don’t reach the end of the month. There are people who tell you what they have in their wallets, I would like to help everyone. But then I realize that there are those at the top, those who govern, who should do it.”
Source: fcinternews.it
