Correa: From Poverty to Triumph at Atleti
Ángel Correa, Atlético de Madrid player, has recalled his difficult childhood in an emotional interview. The Rojiblanco forward spoke candidly about the hardships he faced with his family, highlighting the extreme poverty that marked his early years.
With ten siblings and after the loss of his father at the age of ten, the situation became even more precarious, eating only once a day. Correa expressed his pride in overcoming these adversities and managing to lift his family out of poverty thanks to football.
He recalled the efforts they made to get food, such as asking for help, selling roses, or opening taxi doors. Despite the shortages, the Atleti player fondly remembers those memories, highlighting the happiness they found in family unity and the desire to help their mother.
From the age of 12, Correa moved to Buenos Aires and devoted his earnings to his family. Ángel Correa’s story of overcoming adversity is an example of perseverance and family love, an inspiring story that reflects the values that characterize the fighting spirit of Atlético de Madrid. His commitment and dedication at the Metropolitano are a reflection of that determination that led him to overcome adversity and become a benchmark for the Colchoneros fans.
