Futre: “João Félix has everything to be the Ballon d'Or”

Paulo Futre, former player and Atlético legend, valued through the club's website the demanding season of the rojiblanco team, which culminated with the league title achieved in Valladolid, where the Portuguese celebrated the success from the stands.

“It was crazy, but it was worth suffering so much. 2014 was also a tremendous joy, we had not won since 1996. We can't put one in front of the other, but this season it makes it more special. For the short time: in 7 years, two leagues”Explains Futre, who gives it enormous value, indicating that“ it is the best league in the world. Perhaps it is, together with the English, the best league for the fans “. In addition, Real Madrid and Barcelona had to be surpassed in the table: “With them it is very difficult to win the football marathon. To win this year for the second time in seven seasons is a historical fact.”

The Portuguese also raved about Simeone, who has led the last two league titles on the mattress bench. “Myth or legend, it would be necessary to invent another word for Simeone. He is a winner and thinks 24 hours a day for football. I gave a thankful hug to Simeone after winning in Valladolid”Explained Futre, who also recalled that meeting in Zorrilla. “As soon as I was able to be seated, I got off at 1-0 to a room away from the stands and from there I watched the rest of the game. He told me 'we have to win' and that's how it was. A total madness despite suffering in this last game and in the penultimate against Osasuna, very hard too “.

Finally, Futre once again analyzed the future of his compatriot João Félix, who started the League at a very high level, although he was losing prominence as the season passed. “He is a genius. You can change the course of a match at any time and you have everything to be a Ballon d'Or“The 21-year-old will defend the Portuguese team at the next European Championship, where they are one of the great candidates for the title, although they will have to face a very tough group with France, Germany and Hungary in their way.