Barcelona star confirms his love for tobacco, he doesn't care about criticism

Barcelona's new goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczęsny, has sparked controversy by publicly confirming his habit of smoking cigarettes. In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the Polish goalkeeper was defiant in the face of criticism and defended his right to a private life.

"Absolutely nothing" was Szczęsny's blunt response when asked what he could say to the fans about his tobacco consumption. The goalkeeper assured that he will not change his personal habits and that his private life should not influence the assessment of his sporting performance.

"I work twice as hard and I don't do it in front of children so as not to have a bad influence on them. I want to be judged as a goalkeeper. Why look for stories that don't really matter?" Szczęsny stated.

This declaration has sparked a heated debate in the world of football and beyond. On the one hand, there are those who defend Szczęsny's right to privacy and believe that his personal life should not be subject to public scrutiny. On the other hand, many criticize his smoking habit, arguing that it is harmful to his health and his athletic performance.

The debate about tobacco consumption by high-performance athletes is not new. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the negative effects of tobacco on cardiovascular and pulmonary health, which could negatively affect an athlete's performance. However, there are also cases of elite athletes who have smoked and achieved great success.

In the case of Szczęsny, his words have focused attention on the relationship between the private life and public image of an elite athlete. To what extent do fans have the right to know the habits of their idols? How does tobacco consumption affect the reputation of a club like Barcelona? These are some of the questions that arise from the Polish goalkeeper's statements.

It is important to emphasize that smoking is harmful to health and is not recommended for anyone, especially athletes. However, Szczęsny's decision to continue smoking is a personal choice that has generated a debate that is sure to continue in the coming days.