:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/SS5ZXG27BBGKTNACOV7FPITJS4.jpg "Alberto Linero ‘put on the tunic’ and ‘blessed’ the figure of Millonarios Mackalister Silva")
Millonarios is still waiting for the hiring of a right winger to close the transfer book, who would take Edgar Guerra’s place – credit Millonarios FC
Alberto Linero, former priest known as Father Linero, has generated conversations among Unión Magdalena fans after interacting with Mackalister Silva, captain of the Millonarios FC team, on the eve of their match against Águilas Doradas for matchday seven of the BetPlay League.
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This approach sparked reactions due to Linero’s well-known love of football and, in particular, his favorite team, Unión Magdalena, as well as the Argentine star Lionel Messi. The event took place moments before the match scheduled for February 16 at the Nemesio Camacho El Campín stadium in Bogotá.
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Alberto Linero, now transformed into a digital figure after leaving the priesthood, has maintained his presence in the media as a panelist on Blu Radio, where he has repeatedly defended the Samario team and expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi.
His passion for soccer led him to share a moment with Mackalister Silva, a prominent Millonarios player, who did not hesitate to express his pleasure at the meeting through Instagram, describing Linero as “Crack of life.”
A photo that they published on social networks and that aroused all kinds of reactions from the followers of Unión Magdalena – credit Alberto Linero / Instagram
This interaction, which occurs in a crucial sporting context, has been the subject of attention from fans and followers of both teams.
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The rapprochement between Linero and the Millonarios FC footballer highlights the influence of the former priest in the sports field and his ability to connect with relevant figures in Colombian football, beyond the team’s preferences.
Such a meeting highlights the convergence between sport and public figures from different sectors, generating interest and dialogues in the public and virtual sphere.
Griezmann, in a file photo in the play of his 174th goal with Atlético de Madrid – credit Juan Carlos Cárdenas / EFE
The meeting not only reflects Linero’s diversity of interests but also his role as an influential character who transcends his previous ecclesiastical life to venture into new facets of entertainment and digital culture.
In the recent match corresponding to matchday 23 of the Spanish League between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, which culminated in a 1-1 draw last Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, refereeing controversies were positioned at the center of the public debate . The well-known sports journalist, Carlos Antonio Vélez, expressed criticism of the statements about alleged arbitration aid towards Real Madrid and defended the integrity of the arbitration in the “Planeta futbol” program on Antena 2.
Former father Alberto Linero assured that Atlético de Madrid was robbed – credit Alberto Linero / X
“How about the robbery they committed against Madrid yesterday and they said ‘help from the referees’. Father Linero, what are those trills? Don’t forget that Negreira is a case of Barcelona,” said Vélez, referring to comments made by former priest Alberto Linero on the social network X.
Linero, known for his fan of Colombian professional soccer, had suggested that Atlético de Madrid was harmed during the game. These statements triggered a direct response from Vélez, who did not hesitate to point out Linero’s involvement in a broad debate on arbitration.
Regarding the specific actions that generated controversy, a goal disallowed against Atlético de Madrid and penalties not awarded to Real Madrid stood out, situations that fueled the controversy. Vélez, with a career of more than thirty years covering major events such as the World Cup and the Copa América, addressed the situation by explaining the bases of referee decisions with an ironic tone: “Didn’t you see Bellingham’s penalty? Father, when a player does not have more than two opponents, or one and a half, then before the goal he is offside.”
Furthermore, Carlos Antonio Vélez emphasized Negreira’s case, related to Barcelona, to highlight the comparison and contrast the accusations made by Linero regarding the refereeing of the Madrid classic, reinforcing his point of view on the independence and integrity of the refereeing in Spanish football.