With a pandemic suspending sporting events worldwide, athletes suddenly have tons of time on their hands. In the latest installment of our weekly soccer series, we look at how they’ve been keeping themselves entertained – and in shape – while self-isolating.
Real Betis midfielder swaps touchlines for front lines
First, let’s kick off with the Hiatus Diaries’ new favorite player, Ana “Willy” Romero Moreno.
Armed with a medical degree and a successful residency test, Real Betis midfielder and former Spain international Willy is spending the work stoppage helping those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Muy feliz por poder aportar mi pequeño granito de arena en la lucha contra el #Covid_19 formando parte de nuestro sistema sanitario en estos días.
Mi agradecimiento también al @RealBetis por darme todas las facilidades en este camino. ¡Es el momento de arrimar el hombro! 💪 pic.twitter.com/4E4u3bTXGn
— Ana Romero Moreno (@aromero7willy) April 9, 2020
The 32-year-old’s application to help coronavirus-ravaged Spain was swiftly processed, and with Betis’ blessing, Willy is now working on the front lines as an emergency ward doctor at a Seville hospital. Instant legend.
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