Sergio Lozano stands as a testament to improvement for anyone engaged in sports today, whether professionally or as an amateur. El Bufalo has successfully conquered his fourth knee injury in eight years, three of which involved cruciate ligament tears. Yesterday, he was included in Jesús Velasco’s squad for the match against Via Albali Valdepeas, marking his return to regular competition after a 29-day hiatus following the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey final, which were his last official matches.
His resilience and determination have brought him to this point. In a statement to the club’s media, he confessed, “Retirement never crossed my mind. During the third injury, the second to the cruciate, I thought about quitting multiple times and even told the doctor about it 15 times. However, in this latest injury, the thought never occurred to me. I can’t explain why, but from the outset, I decided that if everything went well and I felt good, I wanted to give it another try, despite the risks. Honestly, I just didn’t want my last memory as a futsal player to be associated with an injury.“
Sergio Lozano reflects on his enduring passion for football, emphasizing its pivotal role in his life.
“I don’t know what drives me. I believe maintaining a positive mindset plays a role, doing what you love most, which, for me, is playing indoor soccer. I adore it; it’s been my lifelong pursuit, bringing me joy and pride, a daily battle. Sometimes my wife says, ‘Sergio, you’ve accomplished everything; you don’t need more.’ But giving up what you love is incredibly challenging. I want to return—to play, experience that joy again, and relive those feelings. That, to me, will be the ultimate victory.“
Year 2024 has proven to be one of the most tumultuous in the history of indoor football. The ongoing World Cup seems almost obscured by the numerous breaks. First, spanning 29 days, accommodated the Copa America, won by Brazil. The upcoming FIFA dates on April 8 and 17 will witness the European playoff and the African Cup, coinciding with the end of this break, initiating the Asia Futsal Cup from April 17 to 28, involving several Spanish teams and players engaged in this competition.
