INDIA IS A COUNTRY I REALLY WANT TO VISIT; I ENJOY INDIAN CUISINE: ARSENAL DEFENDER RICCARDO CALAFIORI
I ENJOY INDIAN CUISINE: ARSENAL DEFENDER RICCARDO CALAFIORI
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Speaking exclusively on JioHotstar, Riccardo Calafiori spoke on his strengths as a footballer:
“I think one thing I can say is that I’m positive, and I try to bring energy on the pitch to help my teammates.”
On what he loves about defending:
“Especially in the Premier League, every action is crucial. When you win a duel, it’s almost like scoring a goal, and the fans recognise it. That’s what I like.”
On the emotion of playing for Arsenal:
“Happiness.”
On training drills:
“I’m a guy who always wants to learn something different.”
On pre-match rituals:
“I have so many—it changes with the periods. But one constant is drinking beetroot juice.”
On one famous person he’d love to meet:
“Michael Jordan.”
On a former striker he’d love to face:
“Lewandowski.”
On his favourite sport apart from football:
“Tennis.”
On tennis players he follows:
“I’d name my old friend Flavio Cobolli. I’m always happy to watch him.”
On his favourite activity to de-stress after a match:
“A hot bath.”
On his taste in music:
“I like many different types of music, but I’d say jazz or pop. One Italian artist I enjoy is Mannarino.”
On web series vs movies:
“Movie.”
On whether he’s a better singer or dancer:
“It’s a good fight but let’s say dancer.”
On vacation spots:
“Beaches.”
On fashion style:
“Mixed—retro and modern.”
On best hairstyles at Arsenal:
“We have a new entry: Viktor Gyökeres. Then Noni Madueke and Martin Ødegaard. I’m not in the competition—I’m a different level!”
On preparing for big games like Liverpool:
“I just try to be focused and think about what I can do to hurt them and what I can do to help my team.”
On what comes to mind when he thinks of India:
“Food or colours.”
On his message to Arsenal fans in India:
“I like spicy food, so I enjoy Indian cuisine. India has many different cultures, and it’s really a country I want to visit. Hopefully I’ll meet you one day.”
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