The international Marcos Llorente, from Atlético de Madrid, used his Instagram account to send a strong message to the Minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, after the tragic train accident that claimed the life of the young Urda. The player, who has not hesitated to express his opinion on political issues, criticized the minister's management and the lack of responsibility in the safety of public transport.
Llorente's message, which quickly went viral, began with a direct question: "Isn't it time for you to put Twitter aside and focus on the work we pay you for?" In his publication, the player recalled that when it comes to human lives, the minimum expectation of a Minister of Transport is responsibility, seriousness, security and respect. Llorente denounced that politicians seem more interested in winning arguments on social networks than in fulfilling their official obligations.
Atlético's comment came to the attention of several high-profile footballers, including Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Joselu and Alex Baena, who shared the publication on their own accounts. The reaction from the group of players underlined the seriousness of the situation and the need for a serious response from the government.
The Minister of Transport, Oscar Puente, has come under fire in recent days for the management of the railway infrastructure and the lack of preventive measures that could have prevented the accident. Urda's death has highlighted the urgency of reviewing safety protocols and oversight of tracks and trains.
In his message, Llorente concluded with the phrase "Twitter is not your job. Your job is public transportation, security and accountability when things fail." The player emphasized that the minister has so far been a “disaster” when it comes to railway safety and that he often blames others instead of taking responsibility.
The incident and the reaction of the footballers have generated a public debate about the need for reform in transport management and the responsibility of officials regarding citizen safety. The government is expected to respond to society's demands and take concrete measures to prevent future accidents and ensure confidence in the public transportation system.