Power outage crisis sparks conspiracy concerns in Spain
Marcos Llorente briefly commented on the power outage that paralysed several countries on Monday, with Spain being particularly affected. The athlete expressed scepticism about blaming such a massive crisis on mere "inanimate objects."
On Monday, a widespread power outage struck, leaving parts of countries such as Spain, Portugal, France, and Andorra without electricity. Resolving the technical issue proved to be quite challenging, and some areas did not have power restored until Tuesday.
Although trivial in comparison to other aspects of life, the outage also made an impact in the world of sport. For instance, both female and male tennis players could not compete in the prestigious tournament in Madrid. They only returned to action on Tuesday.
Marcos Llorente, who also resides in Madrid, is a footballer for the local club Atlético. He joined the team in 2019 after stints with Real Madrid and Deportivo Alavés. The unexpected blackout inspired the athlete to share his thoughts in a brief social media post.
Life goes on, and "conspiracy theories" become reality - wrote Marcos Llorente.
The footballer did not specify which conspiracy theories he was referring to, and his comments do not align with the official statements from the Spanish authorities. Although the 30-year-old is mainly in the media spotlight due to his sporting achievements, this isn't the first time he has drawn attention with a provocative remark.
The power outage occurred while Marcos Llorente was on a break from football. He had gone on a trip with his family, but travelling by train proved impossible. He was forced to use the evacuation route in the tunnel, tirelessly carrying two suitcases.
