Less than a month after Spain won his second World Cup after winning the Argentina in the final, Pedro Porro He appeared in public again. He took advantage of an unexpected scenario to talk about one of the most worrying topics in high-performance sports: mental health.
The 26-year-old full-back participated in The Evening of the Year 6the massive event organized by Ibai Llanos at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville. There he shared the stage with his teammate Alejandro Grimaldo.
What began as a relaxed interview ended up leaving one of the most talked-about statements of the day, with a fierce defense of Ferran Torres and a reflection on the impact that constant criticism can have on a footballer.
Respect and attention to mental health
During the interview, conducted by Javi de Hoyos and Nuria Marín, Pedro Porro was asked about the pressure that players endure in a tournament like a World Cup. His response quickly led to the situation that Ferran Torres went through.
The defender did not hesitate to highlight the role that the psychological aspect plays in being able to compete at the highest level.
«The mental issue is very important. There have been many people who crushed Ferran a lot and then, If that man doesn’t get his head rightmentality, power with everything, Maybe he wouldn’t have given us the winning goal.«he stated.
Why Pedro Porro believes that mental strength outweighs physical strength
The conversation also revolved around the most complex challenge during a World Cup. Is it physical or mental exhaustion?
Far from prioritizing physical statethe Spanish footballer maintained that the psychological preparation ends up being decisive as the competition progresses.
«You have to be prepared in both. I would say more than mentally, because you get physical as the games go by, but mentally it is more important,» he explained.
His analysis pointed out that, in a tournament of such demand, the pressure to represent the country, the responsibility of each match and the need to maintain concentration for several weeks make the mental aspect a decisive factor to sustain performance.
The tribute to the world champions in The Evening of the Year 6
The presence of Pedro Porro and Alejandro Grimaldo was one of the most celebrated moments of the event organized by River Llanos.
The two Spaniards appeared on stage a few days after winning the World Cup and received an ovation from thousands of people who filled the La Cartuja stadium, in Sevilla.
Both took advantage of the last days of rest before joining the preseason with their respective clubs and seemed relaxed during an interview in which anecdotes, jokes and memories alternated of the tournament.
Discipline, one of the keys to achieving elite football
In addition to referring to Ferran Torres, the footballer also spoke about his own experience with the Spain.
He acknowledged that not all the path was easy and recalled that he went through complicated stages before achieving the greatest success of his career.
«He came from some not very good moments in the National Team. But very happy for having given the second star to Spain and making many people happy,» he expressed.
In the final section of the interview, the defender was asked what he considers essential to reach the highest level in professional football. In this way, he began to highlight the value of daily work and perseverance.
«I believe more in discipline. There are many moments that you have to go through to reach the highest level. There is a lot of work behind and also give thanks to the people who are behind me,» he said.
