Euro 2020: Spain’s Alvaro Morata reveals social media abuse, threats to household after penalty miss in opposition to Slovakia

Spain’s striker Morata mentioned he had a sleepless night time after lacking the penalty within the win in opposition to Slovakia, however doesn’t remorse taking the spot-kick. Morata informed a Spanish radio that he and his household have been abused throughout Euro 2020. Spanis striker Alvaro Morata (Courtesy: Reuters)HIGHLIGHTSSpain will lock horns with Croatia within the final 16 tie on MondayAlvaro Morata missed a penalty in Spain’s 5-0 win over SlovakiaMorata scored the opening aim for Spain in opposition to Poland within the Euro 2020Spain striker Alvaro Morata mentioned he had obtained abuse on social media throughout Euro 2020 and that his spouse and kids have been shouted at on the streets of Seville.

“People have been saying ‘I hope your kids die’. I’d like folks to place themselves in my footwear and assume what it is wish to get threats to my household,” Moarata told the Cadena Cope station.”My spouse and kids have come to the stadium in Seville with Morata on the again of their shirts and other people have been shouting at them.”It’s complicated. I understand people booing me for missing chances but there’s a limit,” added Morata.Morata, who’s on mortgage at Juventus from Atletico Madrid, has missed plenty of possibilities within the event, together with a penalty in his aspect’s 5-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday.The 28-year-old mentioned thay he had a sleepless night time after lacking the penalty in opposition to Slovakia, however doesn’t remorse taking the spot-kick.Morata mentioned that regardless of the abuse and criticism he has confronted he feels an enormous degree of help from his group mates, including former Spain nice Iker Casillas had known as him to elevate his spirits.”I’m proud of the fact I picked up the ball (to take the penalty) after people booed me in the warm up. A few years ago I would have been devastated but I’m really motivated. Whoever thinks the opposite doesn’t know me,” mentioned Morata.”It’s hard to find a group like this especially in the difficult times. After a week like this I’ve been aware of how everyone looks at me but I look in their eyes and see they are supporting me.”Spain will lock horns with Croatia within the final 16 tie on Monday.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.