Milky milky
Okay, this is feeble, I admit it. In my defence, I’ve been waiting for him to score a hat-trick or a spectacular goal - anything rather than just blurting it out. It’s not happening, though; I can shoulder the burden no longer. So, my excuse is going to be a slightly salacious Channel 4 documentary on matters maternal.
If you’ve looked at the link, you’ll have had some warning of what’s coming. If not, brace yourself: Real Betis’s much-coveted winger Joaquín was breastfed until the age of six.
Is there anything I can say to make it better? Probably not. Can I make it worse? Absolutely.
When the infant Joaquín first pulled on a pair of boots to play competitively, half-time refreshments were warm, milky and served without the company of his team-mates. The Spanish press enjoyed their own feeding frenzy over such activities when Joaquín was linked to Real Madrid in 2004.
It’s unpalatable information, but I’m glad I got it off my chest… me and his mum.