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Juan Mata: Old Trafford gives us strength

Hi everyone. Once again I’m writing before an important match and that’s because the fixture list in December is very busy.

From now to the end of the year we have eight games scheduled. Last week we had two trips down south and we took six points from six. They were two difficult games, and two hard-fought wins, where David De Gea showed his immense quality in certain moments. The two victories give us energy and optimism ahead of the big challenges of this week.

Goals: Arsenal 1 United 3video

For me, visiting Aleksander Ceferin in Switzerland last week was also incredible and special. The fact that the UEFA President has committed to Common Goal proves that we are in the right way and that we are many who believe in the huge power of football to improve the lives of millions of people.

I want to publicly thank the President. Both last Wednesday and in our previous meetings, I was greatly impressed by Ceferin. He’s someone close, down to earth and obviously with a global vision of football as a way to foster unity and a way of life for many people all over the world.

Besides, he is aware of the privileged position we’re at, and from there he wants to help with honesty and engagement. Rather than mere ideas, he’s turning his words into actions, as we saw last Wednesday. I’m lucky to cooperate with such a person and I hope he’s the first of many football leaders to join the movement in the future. Thank you, Aleksander, and your entire team for your reception and kindness at the Home of European Football.

I'm leaving you now - I hope to write again in seven days with very good news.

Have a good week. 

Hugs,

Juan