Griezmann becomes infallible in his new life: “What he does is magic”

A saying is a source of joy in Orlando: yes Antoine Griezmann go net, it’s impossible to lose. New life in MLS but same old habits, the cunning Little Prince celebrated a new goal this past morning in the tie of Orlando City in Toronto on a crazy night for both goals (3-3). The Canadian team advanced twice and the Frenchman scored the equalizer for his team (2-2), which turned the tables at 2-3 but received the equalizing goal in the last minute from Matheus Pereira.

Even so, Orlando maintained its unbeaten status every time he sees Griezmann smile, with a balance of six wins and two draws in the games in which the former player has scored. Athletic and FC Barcelona. The striker scored one of the goals you like to see, with a volley and with the first touch.

The Gaul of 35 years He has accumulated 10 goals and 5 assists in 13 games with the Florida team, which has found in Grizzy a goose that lays golden eggs to boost the value of its brand with immediate results, skyrocketing to get into the fight for the playoffs. Orlando has a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses since it enjoyed Griezmann and is seventh in the table with only four regular season games left to play.

“Grizzy is a player… a thing…”, the Orlando coach said after the crash, Martin Perelmanwith his gaze lost between admiration and the urgency of finding an adjective for his new phenomenon.

“Well, everyone sees it,” Perelman finally said, the words beginning to come out in a stream. “He is great, enormous, very talented. He has been giving us all his magic, he is decisive, he is very generous in defending… He is very complete and it is a pleasure to see him play. And his leadership is indisputable,” added the Argentine coach about the red and white myth.

Griezmann preserves intact his fleeting intellect to decide and his mischievous mischief. He is aging wonderfully but he also comes fresh from the top, just a few months ago playing in the Champions League semi-final with Atlético. In case you miss home, a good handful of fans wore the Atleti shirt with his name in Toronto. The red and white club should gain popularity in the city once one of its most illustrious citizens, the double NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderhas become an investor in the mattress club.

But Griezmann also does his part to keep Atlético well present: a few days ago he showed up to a match wearing a t-shirt with the face of his good friend Marcos Llorente.

The Frenchman has details to make himself loved and has landed on his feet in the Orlando City locker room. There is something that makes it very easy for him to connect with fellow Americans like Daryl Dikeauthor of the third goal of the Lions.

“Everyone sees how much he likes American sports, how involved he is in the NFL, even when the NBA starts. He has already seen the Fantasy Football League (of the NFL) and talks a lot about the league, he even went to an MLB game not long ago. So one thing I love is that he is interested in American sports and makes jokes about things like that. He knows more than many of us, so it’s good to see how he embraces the culture here,” the American forward highlighted to MD.

“I am a Thunder fan (in the NBA) and he likes it.” LeBron, he just loves it. “He loves everything, athletes will always respect other athletes,” added Dike, who also praised Griezmann’s work ethic and his spirit. Orlando City’s other scorer in the match was Martín Ojeda and for him Toronto F.C. Lewis Morgan, Theo Corbeanu and Matheus Pereira scored.

The Canadian team is in the fight for the playoffs after a few difficult years and they have a Spaniard in their ranks, Alonso Coellomidfielder trained in the youth ranks of Rayo Vallecano. For its part, Orlando City is Adrian Marin, Murcian left back formerly of Villarreal, Leganés, Alavés and Granada.

The top scorer in Atlético’s history also has reasons to connect with his new coach. Martín Perelman is Argentine like Diego Pablo Simeone and he is familiar with that intensely intense way of living football in Argentina.

“Simeone was very generous with me, he took care of me,” explains Perelman. “I had a brief talk, from coach to coach. My respects to him, he is a reference for all coaches worldwide and for Argentines even more because he is a person who represents us, who leaves us in a very good position and opens doors for those of us who come back,” he highlighted.

The Orlando City coach highlights the special connection he has developed with Antoine Griezmann.

“Luckily I have been able to have many conversations with Griezmann, I “annoy” him and he gives me his time and I enjoy it a lot because I am privileged to be able to share time with a person as special and as great as he is. I really enjoy him, as well as all the players,” acknowledges Martín Perelman.

Toronto has seen a few world-class figures pass through in recent months with the best in history at the helm, Leo Messi. Robert Lewandowski has also stepped onto the grass of the BMO Field stadium, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric at the World Cup. Even Ronaldinho, who came to play a legends game in May.

The last of the parade was the elegant Antoine Griezmannthe prolific Little Prince who keeps his full scoring powers intact.