[Sport] He was a multiple champion with Barcelona, he became one of Messi's best friends and now he will participate in a dance contest

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He shone at Betis and Celta, which allowed him to make the jump to Barcelona. Even in a secondary role, he won 16 titles with the culé team's diver. He became one of Lionel Messi's best friends and confidants. And, after retiring from it in 2014, his life changed its destiny diametrically. He dedicated himself to music, became a teacher of an activity similar to Zumba and now he surprised again with another decision that generated surprise in European football.

José Manuel Pinto, 48, was announced as a new participant in the show “Dancing with the Stars” - the equivalent of Dancing for a Dream in Argentina - in Spain. “The former soccer goalkeeper and music producer joins the list of the new Telecinco program to demonstrate that he has the same ease on stage,” the television signal announced.

Thus, the former goalkeeper offers a new streak away from the ball, something that became common since he announced the end of his career, after the Blaugrana team did not renew his contract in 2014. Always in the shadow of Victor Valdés , the footballer had opportunities to play in the Copa del Rey and when his teammate suffered an injury or suspension. In addition to winning two Champions Leagues, Pinto was also part of the “sextet”, that historic 2009 campaign in which the Barça club managed to win all the competitions of the year: Spanish Super Cup, European Super Cup, Champions League, League, Copa del King and Club World Cup.

 

 

Without football like Norte, beyond some visits to his friends and former teammates for training, Wahin dedicated himself fully to the world of music, became a producer, won a Grammy for Best Flamenco Album and was in charge of give sound to the show that Cirque Du Soleil made of its buddy Lionel Messi.

At the same time, through the P13fit website, the former player offers sports classes in which he combines music, coordination and cardio using a rope as the main element. In the in-person classes, he puts himself in charge of the students who dedicate themselves to his demanding routine. “It is a revolutionary high-intensity, low-impact training method that combines jumping rope to the rhythm of music, but based on the child's basic jump,” he came to define the activity.

“All elite athletes have that facet of speed, coordination, agility and concentration. It is clear that I am going to give it my all,” declared Pinto about the experience that he will devote himself to on the TV set. Will Messi's friend follow him from Miami?

 

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