Juanpe López just walked into his leader’s press conference, grabbed a football, did about 30 kick-ups, and shouted “Betis” across the room
VIDEO: Juan Pedro Lopez celebrates Tour of the Alps victory with showcase of footballing abilities
CyclingFriday, 19 April 2024 at 20:30
After marking all the moves of his rivals and successfully navigating a tricky final stage at the 2024 Tour of the Alps, Juan Pedro Lopez secured himself the biggest victory of his career in the general classification.
Known to be a massive Real Betis fan, Lopez would have been delighted to be wearing the green, leaders jersey over the past couple of days. In an impromptu moment in his post-race press conference, the 26-year-old Spaniard showcased his skills with a football at his feet.
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Taking the ball and doing "about 30 kick-ups," a clearly gleeful Lopez was in a celebratory mood following his overall victory at the Tour of the Alps, concluding his display of 'tekkers' by shouting "Betis!" across the press room.
See the scenes for yourself down below!
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