Chilean miners flooded with soccer invites
Posted Friday, October 15, 2010 by YAHOO Sport
MADRID (AP)—The freed Chilean miners are being flooded with invitations to visit leading European and Latin American soccer teams.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez invited the 33 to visit Santiago Bernabeu stadium “to celebrate their lesson of life,” while Manchester United is planning a similar reception.
Former Argentina coach Diego Maradona sent a message saying the miners’ liberation after 69 days underground “was proof that miracles exist and you are one of them.” Boca Juniors coach Claudio Borghi said he would love to share a cup of tea with the men.
One of the miners, Franklin Lobo, once played professionally and celebrated his release by demonstrating his soccer skills. Another of the men, Omar Reygadas, unfurled a Colo Colo team banner.
- Tag:
- Real
Photos
More»
De Bruyne's glamorous Wag stuns in low-cut dress
Tuesday April 23 2024
[PICTURE SPECIAL] Coventry 3-3 Man Utd (2-4 pens)
Monday April 22 2024
Your Say