Martínez-Almeida's 'hesitation' to Gerard Piqué: "The shortest way to be champion is to become a Suárez" | Davis cup

Gerard Piqué and José Luis Martínez-Almeida maintain a great relationship, something that has served to close the agreement for the Davis Cup finals to be held again in Madrid, and which was endorsed in the mutual jokes that were launched this Thursday At the event’s presentation ceremony, at the Royal Post Office in the capital, the Barcelona center-back, president of Kosmos Tennis, a company that promotes the Davis Cup, addressed Almeida in the middle of the event to congratulate him on the League. “I congratulate him on the League,” said Piqué, who nevertheless closed the door to the signing of Messi for Atlético, something that aroused laughter from the audience. “Leo’s issue is going to be no.” Before that, José Luis Martínez-Almeida also waited for his moment to send a football message to Piqué. “The shortest way to be champion is to become a Suárez”, replied the mayor of Madrid, a well-known Atlético de Madrid fan and that in this way he ‘throws the cane’ at the defender of Fútbol Club Barcelona. In addition to this affectionate confrontation, Piqué spoke of the Davis Cup project, in a year in which high expectations are placed on the tournament, despite the pandemic. «The first edition was a resounding success. There were things to improve. Some game ended very late and that is why we go to several cities and we have extended the days to 11. We are evolving and improving and we want it to be a better event than in 2019 ». The capacity, which is intended to be the maximum, was another of matters to be discussed. “We are working with the authorities to find out when we can sell the tickets. I am convinced that by the end of November we will be able to be close to 100% of the capacity if not the total ».In addition to Piqué and Almeida, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, was at the presentation ceremony of the Davis Cup Finals, who boasted of the capital’s hospitality capacity. «It was the first to open stores, theaters and restaurants and that is why the selection will have 22,000 spectators to cheer on Spain on June 4 at the Wanda. Madrid is the epicenter of international events. It is only comparable to the movement of the 80s. The best come here. That’s why Davis is very important to our city. “