Atletico Madrid talisman Antoine Griezmann praised for anti-bullying message

Nowadays, more and more footballers are becoming household names, especially in their respective countries. This is certainly the case for Antoine Griezmann, who has often used his status as a celebrity to good use � and he has done so again.

With the school year just beginning in France, Griezmann has taken to Instagram to speak to his younger audience. In his message (via Cadena SER), he explored those reading to be more inclusive of others, and to avoid bullying.

�A special request to you young people who have recently returned to school: if you see someone who has difficulty making friends or someone who is being bullied because they don�t have many friends or because they are shy or not so handsome or don�t dress in fashionable clothes, please act. Say hello or at least smile at this person when you pass them in the corridors. We don�t know what this person experiences outside of school. Your kindness could make a huge difference in someone�s life!�

Griezmann has been widely praised for his message, and there�s little doubt that those at Atletico Madrid will be incredibly proud to have him at their club � not only because he is one of the best footballers in La Liga, but also because of the person that he is.

Barcelona tried � and failed � to recruit Nico Williams during the summer transfer window, despite their best efforts. It wasn�t just the club�s sporting department that were actively involved in persuading the Athletic Club winger to join, with some of their players having also gotten involved.

Alejandro Balde was one of those. He is good friends with Williams, with the pair having played together on an international level. In an interview with Tot Costa (via Sport), he explained that he spoke with the 22-year-olf throughout the summer.

�It is true that I talk a lot with Nico Williams. I talk to him practically every day. But in the end everyone decides their life, decides their career and do what they want.�

Barcelona�s inability to offer registration guarantees to Williams was seen as the biggest reason for their failed attempt to sign him. If they can sort matters by next season, another attempt could be made � meaning that Balde could still be united with his close friend at club level.

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