The governor of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus, participated in a gathering with children who are part of the Educational Football Program, accompanied by the Brazilian footballer and world champion, Roberto Carlos. The activity was developed as part of a strategy to boost sports training in the entity. Similarly, the meeting brought together state authorities and minor beneficiaries of the program, in a context where it seeks to strengthen values such as discipline, teamwork, and comprehensive development through sports. During his speech, the state official welcomed the former player and highlighted the importance of sports as a tool for social training. He emphasized that Jalisco has maintained outstanding results at a national level, with 24 consecutive years as champion of the National Olympics and 20 years in the National Paralympics. “For us, sports is about forming great human beings; that's why we agree with the Real Madrid Foundation, because what we are looking for, hopefully, is to have football players from all over the world. It is the formation of those human beings through sports.” Likewise, he recalled that Roberto Carlos had already visited Guadalajara in 2001 during a friendly match between Mexico and Brazil, and highlighted his sporting and personal career. Roberto Carlos's experience and message The former footballer shared his professional experience with the minors, highlighting his time at Real Madrid for 11 seasons and his current role as an ambassador for the club. “It gives me great joy to see so many children here. I want to congratulate Jalisco on the excellent work [...]” During the event, the player addressed topics related to mental preparation in high-level competitions, pointing out the difficulty of managing nerves before a final, as well as the importance of consistency and respect for the opponent. “I didn't sleep much, but you get used to playing important [matches]. It has been one of the most beautiful moments of my life.” Roberto Carlos highlights values Finally, the footballer advised the children to enjoy sports but also to take on responsibilities as they advance in their training, emphasizing the importance of education. “You have to be focused,” but also study a lot. In addition, he shared aspects of his personal story, highlighting that from a young age he combined work with training, which marked his professional development in football. “You have to overcome any difficulty and respect the rival.” He also recalled one of the most significant moments of his career after winning the World Cup with Brazil. “The most beautiful thing has been returning to Brazil after the final against Germany with the trophy because you are making people very happy, mainly the family.”
