Sporting star admits he went hungry, it was really tough | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo made several revelations in an extensive interview given to Revista Centenaria, which was published last Wednesday, December 3rd. The Sporting player recalled some of the more difficult moments of his childhood spent in Uruguay.

"I was born in Cerrito de la Victoria, near the Northern Cemetery. It was incredible, it taught me everything I am today. It left me with many friends. Now I have a house in another area, a bit further up, but I still see the friends from the neighborhood. Remembering those times makes me think about everything we went through. It was difficult. Today I am here and I knew how to make the best of the situation," Maxi Araújo began to reveal.

"The issue of food was very difficult. My mother had to take care of us and when she worked, the older sister stayed. There were times when we struggled a lot. But I know that God was always by our side and we were able to move forward," the Sporting player also recalled.

When asked about the coach who had the most impact on his career so far, Maxi was straightforward: "I think without a doubt it would be Marcelo Bielsa. For the way he always pushed me to the maximum. Very intense, always on top of us, correcting. He lets the good things pass and insists on what he wants you to do in some situation. It's good because it always keeps us alert, at our best. This is what happens to me now at Sporting in every game, I'm always at my best, it helps me a lot."

Maxi Araújo joined Sporting last season, still under the recommendation of Ruben Amorim. Since then, the Uruguayan international has convinced Rui Borges and, to this day, is an undisputed starter in the green and white team, having already helped to win the championship twice and the Portuguese Cup.

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