On the ground, however, the contrast is striking. This Monday, December 29, for the resumption of training, the center was completely closed to the public and the press. Arriving shortly before 9 a.m. aboard an Italian car driven by his partner, the new Gones striker joined the site without stopping for the handful of supporters present at that time. As the morning progressed, other fans nevertheless came to position themselves at the exit, in the hope of a photo at the end of the session, with no further success.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
