Mexican forward Armando “Hormiga” González expressed admiration for Julián Quiñones, nominated for the Ballon d’Or, while reflecting on his brief participation in the 2026 World Cup. From his recent position at Olympiacos, González shared his gratitude and learning after a year of significant changes.
In an interview with Omar Villarreal from TV Azteca, González spoke about Quiñones’ trajectory and his own development. He commented: “He’s really good, brother… I’m telling you, he’s really good,” as he watched Quiñones’ goals in the World Cup with admiration, convinced that he will soon break historic records.
González emphasized that Quiñones’ nomination for the Ballon d’Or is based not only on his performance in the World Cup but also on his consistency, as demonstrated by his record in Saudi Arabia and his success in championships with Atlas and América. The forward expressed his desire to collaborate with Quiñones on the national team, projecting a promising future where both can compete at a high level.
His experience in the World Cup was marked by brief participation, having played only 14 minutes against South Africa. Despite the limited playing time, González reflected: “I’m thankful to God because he gave me the opportunity… I’ve already been to a World Cup, can you imagine?” He acknowledged that he had no grievances toward coach Javier Aguirre and mentioned that he is motivated to work on improving his playing time in future competitions.
González believes that their elimination against England was a painful blow, but he still highlighted that Mexico demonstrated a worthy performance. His positive outlook reflects maturity, as he uses frustration as motivation to continue growing in his career.
At Olympiacos, his situation seems to be improving, as he begins to shine as a starter. With an ambitious start that includes three goals and two assists in five matches, his role has been reinforced, especially after Ayoub El Kaabi’s injury, which allowed him to stand out more. However, internal competition with potential signings like Paulinho or Mauro Icardi and the arrival of new coach Imanol Alguacil pose new challenges.
The Europa League shapes up to be the ideal platform for González to demonstrate his ability to transcend beyond Greek football. For now, while Quiñones celebrates his remarkable nomination, Armando continues to forge his own path in Europe, determined to turn opportunities into significant achievements for his career.
Source: www.infobae.com
