According to Diario Sport, the solar eclipse on August 12th has attracted widespread attention in Spain. Around 8:30 PM local time on Wednesday, Spain will experience its first total solar eclipse visible in over 100 years.
However, one of the people who has received the most attention surrounding the solar eclipse these past few days is not a meteorologist or an expert in astronomical phenomena, but rather Marcos Llorente, a player for Atlético Madrid.
Besides his performance on the pitch, Llorente has also garnered attention for his unique lifestyle, his attitude towards sunlight, and some controversial views. The Atlético Madrid player typically wears different colored glasses to reduce discomfort from artificial light, choosing yellow or red lenses depending on the situation.
Therefore, as the eclipse approaches, many social media users have begun to joke about which glasses Llorente will wear to watch the eclipse, and some have even speculated whether he thinks the celestial event is just a way to "distract himself".
In 2026, Llorente also launched his own brand, Free Human Global, which focuses on improving people's health and quality of life through related products, including the special glasses he mentioned earlier, as well as a book of the same name written by himself.
In response to public interest in whether he would be able to view the eclipse, Llorente addressed the issue on his Instagram story. He stated that his company "has begun selling certified eclipse-viewing glasses," but quickly clarified that it was actually a prank.
Llorente posted a photo of himself wearing funny glasses, captioning it: "This damn eclipse is giving me a headache."
At the same time, he also released a "50% discount code: PANYCIRCO50," inviting those interested to use it. These details further suggest that his actions were more of a jab at the attention he receives from the outside world.
To avoid any misunderstanding, Llorente added at the end, "I really won't watch it."
This response both continued his personal style and once again demonstrated his sense of humor on social media.
