Franco Armani is an authentic footballer, who shows himself as he is, on and off the pitch. Despite having a long list of titles under his belt and being the only current world champion in Argentine football, he never let himself be carried away by the honeys of success. He built his leadership from his humility and low profile. He is an example for the group and that is why he is also a player loved and respected even by his opponents.
That way of being, earthy and calm, is reflected today in his new role as team captain. He is the bearer of the ribbon and an important voice within the locker room, but not the only one. Pulpo himself recognized it in a note with Conmebol: “There are other players who are references for the institution and the group, like Nacho and Milton. The three of us are on an equal footing and we try to lead the group in the best possible way, advising the younger ones and giving the tools to our teammates.”he explained.
Franco Armani’s hobby in his free moments
In an intimate chat with Conmebol’s YouTube channel, Franco Armani revealed some details of his daily life and told what one of his favorite hobbies is when he has some free time: “I love to remember. So when I’m at home I try to watch some old Copa Libertadores matches, that also fills you up. I watched many games with Nacional and with River. I’m talking about saves, not entire games. I like to look because that fills me, they are beautiful memories.”acknowledged the Octopus.
Finally, when choosing his best save and the one he reviews the most in his free time, the goalkeeper from Casilda stated: “A very good one was the one I had against Emanuel Gigliotti on the Independiente court. All River fans remember Benedetto’s on Boca’s field, but I’ll stick with Gigliotti’s. Then there are obviously many more, but that’s the one for me.“concluded the world champion.
The talk with Emanuel “Dibu” Martínez that moved everyone
Beyond the affection and respect that Franco Armani generates within Mundo River and also in Argentine soccer, The River goalkeeper also has a lot of ascendancy within the Argentine National Team group. In addition to not having been able to add minutes in the last World Cup, for his teammates he was an important pillar. Especially for Emanuel Martínez, who recognized on more than one occasion what it means to have Octopus as a partner.
A few weeks ago, the Aston Villa goalkeeper himself revealed a very emotional talk he had with Franco Armani after winning the world final. And the Octopus told what he said to Draw at that moment: “I told him that he deserved everything because of the kind of person he is and how professional he is, because of how he trains and gives himself for the National Team. We know what it means to all the Argentine people, what he gave us. It is something that will be saved for life.”. From one world champion to another.
