Marcos Llorente brings chemtrails conspiracy theory to Spanish national team
Footballer Marcos Llorente has returned to the Spanish national team's training camp after over a year away, and in his first interview, he endorsed the chemtrails conspiracy theory. He describes airplane contrails as unusual and not normal. He claims to say it naturally and that many people share his view.
Marcos Llorente, a player for Atlético de Madrid, has returned to the Spanish men's national football team under coach Luis de la Fuente after more than a year away. His comeback happened this week, and just two days later, in an interview with El Desmarque, the footballer revived a conspiracy theory popular among deniers: chemtrails.
Chemtrails refer to the belief that the condensation trails left by airplanes have dark purposes, rather than being a natural phenomenon. Llorente, wearing the national team's polo shirt, defended his stance with conviction. “I say it very naturally. I look at the sky and I had never seen these skies before. For me, it's not normal, and that's what I'm trying to convey,” he stated.
The player added: “Before, when I looked at the sky, I didn't see these things, so... The only thing I say is that for me it's not normal and I'm not the only one saying it, a lot of people, a lot of people say it, more and more.” This statement comes in the context of his reintegration into the national team, where he represents the Spanish squad. No immediate reactions from the coach or teammates are mentioned, but it highlights the footballer's tendency to express controversial opinions, as in previous incidents related to his health and personal routines.