Recently, Atletico Madrid's former player Mario Suarez was interviewed by Le AS. He talked about his resignation and was still active in multiple fields and served as a commentator for ESPN and TVE.

Will you go to watch Atletico vs. Vallecano? "No, because I want to comment on this game for ESPN at home, otherwise I will definitely go to the scene to support it."

Which team will your heart be tilted towards? "As we all know, I was a fan of Atletico since I was a child, but I also have deep feelings for the people of Vallecano and Vallecas, and I will never forget them."

How did you join Atletico? "At the time, I played football at the Alcobendas club, and coach Jose Manuel Lucas was also Atletico's coach. He wanted to take me to a competition, and if I participated, I had to sign with Atletico for two years. My parents were a little hesitant, but I eventually went and went to the first team step by step. "

Who was your idol when I was a child? "I don't have an idol that I admire. Over time, I began to pay attention to midfielders like Guardiola, Redondo, Xavi Alonso and Vieira." "

Are you born in a football family? "It's true! My uncle Enrique was once the captain of Basel and later settled in Switzerland. He had received invitations from Oviedo and Atletico Madrid, but he didn't accept it in the end. Another uncle Roberto played for Valencia B. "

Did Real Madrid ever want to sign you?" We were opponents in our youth training and the competition was fierce. Gra and I Nairo is the captain of both sides. Since the junior team, Real Madrid has been trying to convince me to join, but their efforts to contact my father did not succeed. I never regret staying at Atletico Madrid. "

What are your best and worst experiences at Atletico Madrid? "I have dreamed of becoming Atletico Madrid player, winning the championship, scoring goals at Calderon, and playing for the national team. Fortunately, I achieved all of these. The best moments are of course winning the championship, especially when bringing the trophy back to Calderon, and the worst is the injury and losing to Real Madrid in the 2014 Champions League final. "

How did you feel when you left Atletico Madrid? "If there is one thing I will regret, it is to do it. It was such a difficult decision to leave Atletico Madrid. There was a chance to join Inter Milan at that time, but if I could handle it more maturely, I might choose to stay. That decision made me who I am today and gave me the opportunity to play in Italy, England, China and Vallecano. I don’t regret it, but if I could go back in the past, I hope to play at Atletico until I was terminated. "

How do you think of Atletico Madrid now?" The team currently has fewer points than we expected, and although their performance is not always outstanding, they still play well in some stages. This year Simeone tried to put more pressure on the opponent's half, but their performance in the penalty area was not firm enough. Despite this, they have a lot of advantages Players who show. In terms of personal abilities, this team may be stronger than the one we were at the time, but not necessarily as a whole. "

How do you judge Simeone

" He won the right to continue coaching, and people are full of trust in him. He is trying to change his tactics and get attackers to participate more. However, the results are not ideal. There are many new players to adapt this year, and I believe the situation will improve. We must ask him to lead the team for the league championship, after all, considering the lineup and investment, it is natural. "

How do you think of Cork's new role" He deserves his minute of playing time, and no other midfielder except Barrios can do the same as him Indisputably, neither Gallagher nor Cardoso can reach his level. Cork is a natural leader who can lead by example. Even though his physical condition is not as good as before, he still has enough strength. "

Talk about Barrios

"He is the future star of the team and is destined to become a legend of Atletico Madrid. He is an all-round player, proficient in ball control, breakthrough, and steals. The only thing that needs to be improved is to improve goals and assists. "

Have you considered being a coach? "I did consider it, but since I retired, I have been very busy and difficult to take into account. At present, I am more interested in football business."

Torres, Gaby, Picture Lan, Filipe... Future coaches

"When Simeone leaves, there will definitely be fierce competition (laughs). Gaby and Filipe have been obsessed with watching football, so I'm not surprised. Torres looks more suitable to be a club owner or chairman. He has received invitations from the Premier League, but is more inclined to go his own way. As for Tulan, I imagine he is not like this, I hope they all go well."

Who do you think will be Simeone's successor

"There is no doubt that they are legends of Atletico Madrid, loved by fans, and there will be a chance sooner or later. In Spain, people often criticize those who have been in power for a long time, such as Cork or Simeone. He has indeed made some mistakes, but also Worth commendable. He has the right to choose when to leave unless there is a catastrophic situation. Simeone's achievements are difficult to replicate, and the successor will face a huge challenge. Just look at the situation after Ferguson left Manchester United and Wenger left Arsenal. It will be a difficult process and must be done with caution. "

What Vallecano means to you

"I feel that I am deeply loved by the people of Vallecas, and this kind of relationship is mutual. That time was very beautiful, although as a captain, it was not easy. Once you stand up and speak out, you will be criticized. "

Why did you choose Vallecano instead of the Saudi League

" Because I don't want to divorce (laughs). I just returned from China and I put football first for a long time, but after having children, my family became the first. It was a risky option because the team was in poor condition at the time. But I quickly developed a deep connection with the locker room and the Valaikas community. "

" In the summer, despite receiving the offer from the top league, I decided to stay. I signed a good contract and that's the truth. Valaikas is Valaikas, you have to experience it yourself to understand. "

How did you transform into a central defender?" This is Yilaura's idea, I played 30 games in this position and performed well. I love this change, and while it means bigger challenges, I hope to play in this position for a longer time. "

Who impressed you

" Betis' Juanmi is very cunning, while Luis Suarez of Almeria is extremely fast and he has to chase him desperately every time. I learned a lot from it. ”

In Vallecano, you have experienced the upgrade and the Copa del Rey semi-finals

" Vallecano's upgrade is as important to me as winning the championship at Atletico Madrid. I am very happy to see Ca Oscar Valentine, Paranor, Alvaro Garcia, Fran Lopez and others perform well in La Liga and bring joy to the people of Valleca. "

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you have experienced many difficult moments as the captain. "I have a good relationship with Alberto, but we often quarrel and even hang up the phone. We communicated with the club ineffectively and ended up having to threaten the strike because they were reluctant to pay our salary. We offered to pay our employees’ wages, but they refused. We went through something that shouldn't have happened, but we all tried our best. ”

Do you understand Trejo’s decision to give up the captain’s armband?

"We have experienced many difficulties, and Trejo is under greater pressure. This situation does affect a person. When someone is unwilling to cooperate and does not understand the other party, any effort is futile. Although Trejo no longer wears the captain's armband, he still fights for Valecas and his teammates. This is a pity that a legend is in this situation. If you decide to retire, what job do you want to do in the club? For me, I should write it down in advance. Unfortunately, it doesn't depend on him or us. ”

Vallecano returned to the European arena again. How do you view the team's performance? "The reason they were able to return to Europe is because the entire team is excellent, and the value of the locker room and coaching staff is immeasurable. They bought shampoo and other supplies out of their own pockets, and the new video analysis room was also funded by the coaching staff, and the players also provided some benefits to employees. They do this because of a strong sense of responsibility to Valaikas, fans and staff, which is hard to find elsewhere and one of the reasons why the team has succeeded at the football level. ”

What do you expect from Vallecano?” As long as they can focus on football itself, I think the prospects are very bright. They are very good, and De Vrutos is already an international player. Paranon and Alvaro Garcia also have the potential to become internationals. Chavalia is in excellent condition, Trejo, Sith, Unai Lopez, Legena, Batala... Let's wait and see how far they can go this year. ”

What are you doing now

"I now run a real estate company with my brother Sergio and are involved in the operation of the Café de Finca cafe. In addition, I also commented on the national team competition, the King's Cup and the Champions League final for TVE, and explained the La Liga for ESPN, using bilingual commentary in English and Spanish. ”

"I also launched a new project called Mario Road, posted on my YouTube channel. The first episode of the guest was Falcao, who shared many unheard stories and I hope to find a sponsor to continue this project. I want to talk about redefining myself, mental health, and more, all conversations with people I admire who show how to overcome adversity. ”