Danish player, on Donald Trump: I think he’s a little crazy

C.D. Castellon’s Adam Jakobsen was the protagonist on the MARCADOR program, in an interview conducted by Pablo Lopez with Nahuel Miranda as interpreter, in which he spoke openly about the political situation surrounding Denmark and Greenland following comments by Donald Trump. The Danish striker made striking reflections, mixing prudence, common sense and a clear discomfort with a debate that has transcended borders.

Jakobsen acknowledged that the issue is very present in the Danish media and in public conversation. “In the Danish news this situation is talked about all the time, it’s everywhere,” he explained, although he said he tries not to live it too intensely in his day-to-day life. For the footballer, media exposure is not always accompanied by political clarity.

Trump and a controversy that’s hard to swallow

When asked directly about the words of the former US president, Jakobsen did not shy away from the issue. “I’m not really interested in politics, but I think Trump is a little crazy,” he said bluntly, hinting that many of his statements seem to him to be more of a spectacle than a real strategy.

The Castellon striker went on to admit that, although he is not aware of every political movement, there are situations that cannot be ignored. “There are things you have to take seriously because we have already seen what he has done before in the world,” he said, hinting at some concern about the ease with which messages with a major international impact are thrown around.

Greenland and the right to decide its future

From his point of view, the key to the debate is not the confrontation between countries, but the will of the local population. “I think Greenland has to decide its own destiny,” Jakobsen said, stressing that the historical relationship between Denmark and Greenland should not condition the island’s future.

The Danish player defended a position of support and accompaniment rather than imposition. “From my point of view it is more important to be by their side and support what the people of Greenland want to do,” he explained, insisting that Denmark should facilitate this process and respect any decision that is made.

Castellon, a refuge away from political noise

In the midst of this international context, Jakobsen also wanted to highlight the role that soccer – and especially Castellon – plays in his daily life. The striker explained that the team’s great moment helps to keep the focus on sport. “Here in Castellon I focus on football, on the team and on performing every day,” he said, pointing out that the excitement in the city is palpable.

Here in Castellon I’m focused on football, on the team and on performing every day

Adam Jakobsen

The Dane stressed that the positive atmosphere around the club serves as a counterbalance to the external tension. “You walk around the city and see people happy, it rubs off on you,” he said, remembering that Castellon is having an exciting season with the goal of promotion very much in mind, although without being obsessed with the long term.

Finally, Jakobsen reflected on the relationship between politics and major sporting events such as the World Cup. “Football should not be affected by politics, although I understand that at some point limits have to be set,” he explained, showing a balanced stance between the separation of spheres and social responsibility.