- Take into account your self a World Cup professional? Problem your self with our unique quiz at no cost by signing as much as our World Cup e-newsletter. Get it HERE
- See extra Each day Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source
Spain defender Robin Le Normand has opened up on the tragic dying of his five-year-old sister.
The Atletico Madrid star, 29, relates the incident in his ebook For Worry of Disappointing, printed in April.
He was considered one of Spain’s stand-out stars as they stormed to the 2024 European Championship title however Le Normand has been overlooked of Luis de la Fuente’s aspect for this match.
Le Normand stated in his ebook, by way of Marca: ‘I discover peace writing about my sister.
‘My sister died from an electrical shock in a home accident, when she touched one thing she shouldn’t have… it was a really tough time.’
He added that he has needed to battle inside demons at instances in his life, writing: ‘That feeling of doubt, of concern, of believing that you simply’re now not ok for soccer or for all times.’
Spain defender Robin Le Normand says his sister died aged 5 in {an electrical} accident
Le Normand has amassed 27 Spain caps since breaking into the aspect in 2023 however is considered one of a number of high-profile omissions.
For the primary time ever, Spain are usually not taking any Actual Madrid stars to the World Cup, which means the likes of Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen are lacking out too.
By excluding Le Normand, La Roja are depriving themselves not simply of footballing capability but in addition of musical expertise.
The defender is a proficient pianist and as soon as stated: ‘My brother performs, my sister performs… As I am the older brother, I wished to play too. I do not play like them, however I do know some songs.
‘On the planet of soccer there’s solely soccer and it is true that after I return house I like taking part in the piano, it is one other world.
‘I say: “If I like a tune, let’s have a look at if I can play it.” My stage would not enable me to play plenty of them, however I can play some.’
The primary he discovered was One other Love by Tom Odell. ‘The one I wished to be taught, it was throughout social media and I beloved it,’ he stated. ‘I’ve put plenty of hours into studying it, and now I am fairly good at it.’
