PSG: Luis Enrique went to shed tears in Spain

Yesterday, Luis Enrique was in Gijón for the inauguration of a public space now bearing his name.

On this occasion, Luis Enrique was given a heartfelt tribute in his hometown. The green beach of El Rinconín, an area of over 6,000 square meters, now carries the name of the PSG manager. Surrounded by his family and several local officials during the ceremony, the Spanish coach couldn't hide his emotion as he spoke about his roots and his deep connection to the Asturian city.

"My ashes will rest here. This is a special beach, and I like to go against the tide. I love this place. Long live Asturias, long live Gijón, and long live Sporting. But Gijón is Gijón. On this plaque, I don’t see my name—I see my parents', who left everything to come to Gijón. They left their hometown to come here. They have been, are, and will always be my role models. Thank you to my wife Elena, who has supported me. We’ve shared at least 30 years together. It’s truly hard. The fundamental and simple values my parents instilled in me, we are passing down to our children. It’s been 30 years since I started this life project with my wife, and we’ve built a wonderful family with three children: Pacho, Sira, and Xana." he said.

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