The relationship between players with different nationalities who share a dressing room in foreign clubs always generate curiosity, Especially in terms of players representing rival national team in continental tournaments.
Such is the case with Santiago GiménezA Mexican striker who plays for Feyenoord in the Netherlands and Christian Pulisic, an American attacker who currently defends the colors of AC Milan in the Italian series A. Both players, key figures for their respective national teams in Concacafhas forged an interesting band in European football.
In a new interview with the Mexican national team’s official channel shared Santiago Giménez details of his relationship with Christian Pulisikreveals his first meeting in AC Milan dressing room. While Giménez has not joined the Italian club, His account suggests direct contact with the US striker at Rossoneri facilitiesProbably during a meeting or visit to teammates who share nationality or professional proximity with Pulisic.
Pulisic’s welcoming gesture
Santiago Giménez’s revelation of what Christian Pulisic did when he first saw him in the AC Milan dressing room was a gesture of welcome and camaraderie. According to “Bebote,” Pulisic was one of the first players in the Italian team approaching himSay hello and welcome him to the dressing room. This act of courtesy of the US proved a positive and open attitude towards the Mexican striker, lays the foundation for a heartfelt relationship Between two of the most important forwards in Concacaf, which now shares a space in Italian football, albeit at different clubs.
During the same interview, Santiago Giménez also shared some anecdotes about the relationship he has with Christian Pulisic, and highlighted the good atmosphere and the mutual respect that exists between them. The Mexican striker admitted that they sometimes joke about the sports rivalry between Mexico and the United StatesAbout who will come victorious in Concacaf tournaments. These jokes reflect healthy competition and pride in their respective national teams but do not torment the good personal relationship they have built.
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Rivalry exceeds club lines
The fact that two important figures from the national team in Mexico and the United States, historical rivals in Concacaf, can coexist harmoniously and professionally in European football is an example of how the sport can exceed boundaries and national rivalry. The relationship between Santiago Giménez and Christian Pulisic in connection with AC Milan, even though they are not teammates, emphasizes the friendship that can exist between football players who share the same competitiveness at club level.
