The tears rolled on the mud of the Barça shirts, on the grass and on the cement of the stands. Footballers, coaches and the 20,000 fans present in the stadium City of Valencia They experienced an impressive moment of emotion in the preview of Levante-Elche, a Second Division match that marks the return of football to Valencia after the terrible tragedy caused by DANA on October 29.
It was an act of tribute to the victims and gratitude to the volunteers and all those who helped in the days after the destruction experienced in numerous Valencian municipalities.
It is one of the most perfect and respected minutes of silence I have ever seen.
Incredible how more than 20,000 have not uttered a single word in a minute.
And Levante’s kit, representing that it is full of mud, is incredible. Valencia Force. pic.twitter.com/Ug86CKqVY4
— Adrian. (@AdrianMCF) November 16, 2024
The local players jumped onto the grass with special mud stained t-shirtswith the names of all the affected towns written on the back and with a phrase in Valencian that hardly needs translation: “In homage to all those who will be who we are going to need (In homage to all those who were there when we needed you)” .
These shirts will be signed by the Levante footballers and will be auctioned starting Monday. The starting price will be 100 euros and for two weeks you can bid. Obviously, the proceeds will go to the victims.
Especially heartfelt was the interpretation of anthem of the Valencian Community. The first notes came from a soloist’s trumpet, and then, to the chords of a band, the entire stadium was excited. Among them, Julian CaleroLevante coach, who could not hold back his tears.
𝐓𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐚́𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐨 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨
Always with our people pic.twitter.com/BBiFeQPy9q
— Levante UD (@LevanteUD) November 16, 2024
Later, to play the match, Levante used another kit. The main sponsor, Marcos Automoción, gave up his space. He left the space where his name usually appears so that the footballers could wear the motto: “Always with our people. More than you think (Always with our people)».
AND Bruguergranota striker, taught the world that motto after scoring the tying goal (the match ended 1-1). And then he took a flag of the Valencian Community and kissed it. It was a heartfelt, affectionate and symbolic kiss, also in memory and tribute to those who have left and to those who collaborated and continue to help overcome such a terrible drama.
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