Last update August 14, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
Agustín "Tato" Abadía, A traditional football icon, He chatted with Óliver Domínguez - Country Manager of Flashscore Spain - in the article of Flashscore.es.
Now based in Logroño, The "Tato" runs a cheese store with his wife. For him, Soccer has evolved better: more technical, best stadiums. But assures that, Although many see it as a figure of "vintage football", he neither is in networks nor do you realize that it can be a symbol, which makes its footprint even more authentic.
Away from the lawn for years, The "Tato" leads a quiet life in Logroño. Although his figure is remembered by fans as an image of football of the 80 Y 90, Abbey confesses that He is not aware of being an icon of "vintage football":
“I am not on social networks and I do not realize that it can be a symbol. I'm still the same as always ”.
A vision of current football
Abadía considers that football has changed a lot, And for good. Believe that today the game is more technical, The stages are better conditioned and physical preparation is more complete. Although the romanticism of past decades attracts many nostalgic, He recognizes the positive evolution that sport has experienced.
The bitter memory of the CD Logroñés
One of the most sensitive issues of conversation was the disappearance of the historical CD Logrones, Club that lived years of glory in the First Division and of which Abadía was one of his great referents.
The eccentrocampist deeply regrets that the entity disappeared by a debt that qualifies as "ridiculous" and points out that, Today, The city of Logroño still does not find a unifying project that recovers the spirit of that team.
An involuntary symbol
Although for many fans Tato Abadía represents the football of another era - more close, more human and without so much media exposure—, He insists that he does not live pending that image or seeks recognition. For him, The greatest value is to lead a simple life, linked to your land, and enjoy the present.
The full interview, with more reflections and anecdotes of one of the most charismatic players of the league in the 80 Y 90, It can be read in Flashscore.es.
