Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann has confessed that the only idol he ever had as a child was Manchester United star David Beckham, a report confirmed.
Image: Antoine Griezmann represents France.
The Frenchman, who is representing his country at Euro 2016, reveals that there were a few things about the Englishman who’s also a Real Madrid legend, that he cherished.
Griezmann offered an exclusive interview to GQ magazine and in his words: “I am a massive fan of his. On the pitch he had class and off it he was always very clean and well dressed.
“I remember the 2012 Olympics in London when he was in the boat with the Olympic torch and his hair didn’t move!
“At first I wanted to have the same hairstyle, but then he had his hair long and for me it was too long to wait six months for mine to grow.
“I’ve calmed down a bit with the dyes and such but I like to change it regularly.”
Image: Antoine Griezmann in action for France.
Griezmann also claims he wears the No 7 jersey because it is the same number as the one Beckham wore, although he says he is not as extroverted as the Englishman, the report added.
“I play with long sleeves because that’s what he did and I also wear the No 7 as that was his number.
“However, it’s also true that I’m not like him because I’m quite shy, but that’s something I’m trying to improve upon and I’m working with my sister on that.”
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Learning from the masters will never be a bad idea. Beckham was a role model is still is. He carried himself with dignity and stayed away from scandals. Right now he’s one of the best fathers in the world.