{"id":590969,"date":"2025-05-29T10:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/espigares-comparte-su-lado-mas-intimo-con-down-castellon\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T13:53:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:53:25","slug":"espigares-shares-his-most-personal-side-with-down-castellon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/espigares-shares-his-most-personal-side-with-down-castellon\/","title":{"rendered":"Espigares shares his most personal side with Down Castell\u00f3n"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"The Villarreal B defender visited the Castell\u00f3n-based centre to answer questions from its users"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Antonio Espigares is a promising and talented central defender, known for his impressive physical attributes and, above all, his big heart. He shows it on the pitch by defending his team with commitment and passion. And he proves it off the pitch too\u2014most recently by sharing his more human side with the members of Down Castell\u00f3n, the association with which the Yellow Submarine\u2019s B team is enjoying its second consecutive season as part of the Endavant Igualtat initiative."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the end-of-season celebration for this special community initiative already held\u2014bringing together 450 attendees at the Congress, Trade Fair and Meeting Centre in Vila-real\u2014the Villarreal B defender was eager to enjoy one final intimate and meaningful moment with his \u2018teammates\u2019 from Down Castell\u00f3n. To that end, he visited the centre, located on Avenida Alcora in Castell\u00f3n, where he took part in a personal interview. During the session, the Granada-born player opened up about his most personal side, answering questions about his sporting dreams, family, friendships, and life beyond football."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The end-of-season celebration for this special community initiative had already taken place, bringing together 450 attendees at the Centre of Congress, Trade Fairs and Meetings (Centro de Congresos, Ferias y Encuentros) in Vila-real. Even so, the Villarreal B defender wanted to enjoy one last warm and personal moment with his \u2018team-mates\u2019 from Down Castell\u00f3n. He visited the centre, located on Avenida Alcora in Castell\u00f3n, where he took part in a personal interview. During the session, the Granada-born player opened up about his dreams in football, his family, friendships, and life beyond the game."},{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg","alt":"","width":1600,"height":900,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt\u2019s a journalism workshop where the members of Down Castell\u00f3n prepare a set of questions to get to know us better. I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. They welcome me with so much enthusiasm and we have a great time together,\u201d said the Villarreal B defender. With a hug for each member and a group photo, Espigares said goodbye to his friends at Down Castell\u00f3n. See you next year!"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"The Villarreal B defender visited the Castell\u00f3n-based centre to answer questions from its users Antonio Espigares is a promising and talented central defender, known for his impressive physical attributes and, above all, his big heart. He shows it on the pitch by defending his team with commitment and passion. And he proves it off the pitch too\u2014most recently by sharing his more human side with the members of Down Castell\u00f3n, the association with which the Yellow Submarine\u2019s B team is enjoying its second consecutive season as part of the Endavant Igualtat initiative. With the end-of-season celebration for this special community initiative already held\u2014bringing together 450 attendees at the Congress, Trade Fair and Meeting Centre in Vila-real\u2014the Villarreal B defender was eager to enjoy one final intimate and meaningful moment with his \u2018teammates\u2019 from Down Castell\u00f3n. To that end, he visited the centre, located on Avenida Alcora in Castell\u00f3n, where he took part in a personal interview. During the session, the Granada-born player opened up about his most personal side, answering questions about his sporting dreams, family, friendships, and life beyond football. The end-of-season celebration for this special community initiative had already taken place, bringing together 450 attendees at the Centre of Congress, Trade Fairs and Meetings (Centro de Congresos, Ferias y Encuentros) in Vila-real. Even so, the Villarreal B defender wanted to enjoy one last warm and personal moment with his \u2018team-mates\u2019 from Down Castell\u00f3n. He visited the centre, located on Avenida Alcora in Castell\u00f3n, where he took part in a personal interview. During the session, the Granada-born player opened up about his dreams in football, his family, friendships, and life beyond the game. \u201cIt\u2019s a journalism workshop where the members of Down Castell\u00f3n prepare a set of questions to get to know us better. I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4. \u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. They welcome me with so much enthusiasm and we have a great time together,\u201d said the Villarreal B defender. With a hug for each member and a group photo, Espigares said goodbye to his friends at Down Castell\u00f3n. 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The end-of-season celebration for this special community initiative had already taken place, bringing together 450 attendees at the Centre of Congress, Trade Fairs and Meetings (Centro de Congresos, Ferias y Encuentros) in Vila-real. Even so, the Villarreal B defender wanted to enjoy one last warm and personal moment with his \u2018team-mates\u2019 from Down Castell\u00f3n. He visited the centre, located on Avenida Alcora in Castell\u00f3n, where he took part in a personal interview. During the session, the Granada-born player opened up about his dreams in football, his family, friendships, and life beyond the game. \u201cIt\u2019s a journalism workshop where the members of Down Castell\u00f3n prepare a set of questions to get to know us better. I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4. \u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. They welcome me with so much enthusiasm and we have a great time together,\u201d said the Villarreal B defender. With a hug for each member and a group photo, Espigares said goodbye to his friends at Down Castell\u00f3n. See you next year!","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"The Villarreal B defender visited the Castell\u00f3n-based centre to answer questions from its users"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Antonio Espigares is a promising and talented central defender, known for his impressive physical attributes and, above all, his big heart. He shows it on the pitch by defending his team with commitment and passion. 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I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. They welcome me with so much enthusiasm and we have a great time together,\u201d said the Villarreal B defender. With a hug for each member and a group photo, Espigares said goodbye to his friends at Down Castell\u00f3n. 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I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. They welcome me with so much enthusiasm and we have a great time together,\u201d said the Villarreal B defender. With a hug for each member and a group photo, Espigares said goodbye to his friends at Down Castell\u00f3n. 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Even so, the Villarreal B defender wanted to enjoy one last warm and personal moment with his \u2018team-mates\u2019 from Down Castell\u00f3n. He visited the centre, located on Avenida Alcora in Castell\u00f3n, where he took part in a personal interview. During the session, the Granada-born player opened up about his dreams in football, his family, friendships, and life beyond the game. \u201cIt\u2019s a journalism workshop where the members of Down Castell\u00f3n prepare a set of questions to get to know us better. I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4. \u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. 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I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. They welcome me with so much enthusiasm and we have a great time together,\u201d said the Villarreal B defender. With a hug for each member and a group photo, Espigares said goodbye to his friends at Down Castell\u00f3n. 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He shows it on the pitch by defending his team with commitment and passion. And he proves it off the pitch too\u2014most recently by sharing his more human side with the members of Down Castell\u00f3n, the association with which the Yellow Submarine\u2019s B team is enjoying its second consecutive season as part of the Endavant Igualtat initiative."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the end-of-season celebration for this special community initiative already held\u2014bringing together 450 attendees at the Congress, Trade Fair and Meeting Centre in Vila-real\u2014the Villarreal B defender was eager to enjoy one final intimate and meaningful moment with his \u2018teammates\u2019 from Down Castell\u00f3n. To that end, he visited the centre, located on Avenida Alcora in Castell\u00f3n, where he took part in a personal interview. 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During the session, the Granada-born player opened up about his dreams in football, his family, friendships, and life beyond the game."},{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg","alt":"","width":1600,"height":900,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/foto-down-y-espigares-edited-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt\u2019s a journalism workshop where the members of Down Castell\u00f3n prepare a set of questions to get to know us better. I volunteered to come because it\u2019s such a welcoming place and, by giving just a little bit of your time, you can really brighten their day,\u201d said Espigares after the special experience. The visit ended with a fantastic poem by Sara, a member of Down Castell\u00f3n, cat lover and devoted fan of the Mini Submarine\u2019s No.4."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"\u201cIt was a really lovely moment. It\u2019s always a joy to come here. They welcome me with so much enthusiasm and we have a great time together,\u201d said the Villarreal B defender. With a hug for each member and a group photo, Espigares said goodbye to his friends at Down Castell\u00f3n. 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