“WHAT A LIFE, CARLITOS VELA”

All of us in this life would like to have the life of Carlos Vela. And I don’t necessarily mean his profession or his money. This is obviously up to each person’s tastes and preferences.

When I mean that we all ‘wanted his life’, I’m talking specifically about the decision-making power he has over everything that revolves around him.

He has lived where he has always wanted, and when he no longer wanted it, it was a matter of looking for the next destination that he was most passionate about, and landing there.

In San Sebastián and the Spanish League he had already completed his cycle and decided to come to Los Angeles to enjoy his favorite team. No, it’s not LA FC, but the Lakers.

Carlitos has openly stated that he is more of a basketball fan than soccer itself.

They imagine? While millions of Mexicans dream and strive to become professional soccer players, there is one who is not entirely a fan, but who is a fan of quality and more than enough to stand out in the best leagues in the world.

We continue with decisions that only he, and nothing else, has the luxury of making.

After becoming a professional soccer player, the next dream of every fan of this sport is to play with their national team.

What’s happening? That Carlos Vela has refused on multiple occasions to wear the tricolor shirt. Because? Initially, for a suspension that he suffered when he committed indiscipline. But, from several years ago, simply because he doesn’t feel like it. As it is.

Technicians and managers have paraded trying to convince him and no one has had the power. (Except Miguel Herrera in the process towards 2018, which was later directed by Juan Carlos Osorio)

Negative after negative, no rudeness seems enough to try again. And our managers do not miss every opportunity to knock on the door again.

I dare say that any other player who dared to snub the national team would forget about the tricolor for life. But Carlos Vela is one WhatsApp away from returning whenever he decides. What a privilege!

Tours and tournaments with the Mexican team involve travel, leaving your family and physically exhausting yourself. A price that 99.9% of players are willing to pay. But, Vela is of a different species, and the truth is, he envies it.

He wants to enjoy his family and escape from the criticism and pressures that this involves. And you can afford to do so without any consequences.

Today we talk about Cruz Azul, but months ago it was América. Just as in Guadalajara they have always dreamed of his return, although to be honest, Vela does not have that red and white identity like Chicharito himself, since the ‘bomber’ left Chivas at the age of 16 and never debuted. Well, as with the ‘tricolor’, Vela has rejected all Mexican clubs left and right, for a simple and very understandable reason; He doesn’t want to live in our country.

I repeat, how envious Carlitos is. And not in a bad way. Despite being born with unique conditions, it is clear to me that you have worked and sacrificed a lot to be where you are.

Yes, I am also like you who are reading this and who believe that Carlos Vela is a ‘wasted’ talent. But who are we to judge the way of life of a footballer. Who are we to give our opinion on what is right or wrong?

Carlos has lived the way he wanted – and honestly – that really is everyone’s dream.

You will never be Hugo Sánchez or Rafa Márquez. Your name will not remain in the Mexican selection books like that of Cuauhtémoc Blanco or Andrés Guardado, but you know what?.. Carols Vela there will be one and nothing more.

Special, different, authentic… and above all, a cracker.

How envious, Carlitos.

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