Mexico City /
When times are tough, there’s nothing better than getting back to basics. And so too Raul Jimenez, which today is a skull fracture which forced him to undergo surgery; The front of the Wolves recalls its origins in football, to regain strength and find inspiration for his future return to the league.
“From childhood I had an obsession: it was called football. I lived in a house with a good garden, at the time I remember wearing my Jorge Campos uniform. I remember going out with my friends to play on the street, and I came home sweaty every day. My whole life was always busy with a ball, ”the Mexican recalls in an interview produced by Goal.com and EA Sports.
To this is added his gift, whatever that implies recently became a father, a situation that motivates him to grow further in his profession as a football player.
“Now I have a very solid life with my partner and daughter (Arya)and that makes me proud: knowing that they support me so that I can continue to do my best, ”he explains.
However, Jimenez It is clear that there are good and bad moments in football that you need to overcome in order to rise further: “Despite missing an opportunity, you should always know that there is an opportunity later; The important thing was not to score goals, but the most valuable thing was to play as a team, ”he says.
Don’t forget your origins
Raul Jimenez is proud to be a benchmark for his country today, Tepeji, where it is clear that everyone is very aware of their performance in the Eredivisie.
“They are always united there in Tepeji, even though the game is here and there at noon, it’s 6 in the morningIt’s a very beautiful thing. I believe that football is the sport that is most enjoyed all over Mexico, ”he said.
The fact is, you don’t have to worry.