Former Barcelona star João Cancelo was quick to reiterate his undying love for the Blaugrana, late on Wednesday night.
This came after the Portuguese international played his part in Al-Hilal’s meeting with Barca’s arch rivals, Real Madrid.
Xabi Alonso’s Real kicked their campaign at the Club World Cup into gear yesterday evening, in a group stage meeting with Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.
When all was said and done, the spoils were shared between the sides, owing to a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
The aforementioned Cancelo, meanwhile, featured from the off at the Hard Rock Stadium, from his customary berth at right-back.
Speaking to the media post-match, the subject of his Barcelona past, in turn, was inevitably put to the 31-year-old.
And Cancelo made use of the opportunity to make crystal clear his ongoing ‘love’ for the Spanish champions:
“I am just another Barça fan. I love them. I loved the time I spent at Barcelona. I love the Barça squad.”
Conor Laird – GSFN
