During a press conference today, Real Betis midfielder Isco sincerely apologized to Real Madrid fans for his goal celebration in their recent match. The former Madrid player clarified that he never intended to offend or disrespect his old club’s supporters.
“I’m sorry, Madrid fans,” Isco stated. “I didn’t mean to celebrate the way I did.” He emphasized his deep respect for Real Madrid and its fans, recalling the special moments he experienced at the Santiago Bernabéu.
His celebration, which involved a specific hand gesture, was initially misunderstood by some as a dig at his former club. However, Isco explained that it was actually a promise he had made to a young Real Betis fan. The child, whose parents are hearing-impaired, had taught him the sign for “I love you” in sign language and asked him to use it if he scored.
“A young girl told me about her deaf parents and asked if I could celebrate a goal using this sign,” Isco revealed. “I was touched by her story and wanted to honor her request.”
This wasn’t the first time he had used the gesture. While at Real Madrid, he celebrated a goal against Sporting Gijón the same way for another young fan with hearing-impaired parents, an act that was widely praised at the time.
Reaffirming his appreciation for Real Madrid and its fans, Isco stated, “My years at Madrid were some of the most meaningful in my career. I would never intentionally upset the supporters.”
He expressed hope that his explanation would clear up any misunderstandings, reminding everyone that football should be about passion, respect, and unity. “I hope we can move forward together and continue celebrating the beautiful game,” he concluded.
The press conference highlighted Isco’s dedication to maintaining strong relationships with fans and reinforced the importance of understanding the context behind a player’s actions.
