FORMER Premier League midfielder Segundo Castillo has combined coaching with the catwalk… by sporting a PINK TUXEDO during a game.
The ex-Ecuador international star loan spells with Everton and Wolves between 2008 and 2010.
Castillo, nicknamed Sir Second Castle, now manages home-country club Barcelona SC.
And the 42-year-old went the extra mile to produce a smile for their Copa Libertadores clash with Argentina’s River Plate in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Castillo stunned onlookers by wearing a flamboyant pink dinner jacket as he saw his side earn a commendable 0-0 draw.
The fashion-loving former footballer has previously donned black and white tuxes for Barcelona games.
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But his latest sartorial statement drew plenty of derision online – including memes of Marge Simpson, a character from animated TV show The Simpsons, wearing a pink dress.
Castillo said: “When I come out of my dressing-room and my players see me like this, it makes them smile and makes them feel more free for a moment.
“The players can tell they are being well looked-after.
“There is a good atmosphere between them and the coaching staff.”
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Castillo made nine Prem appearances for Everton, and scored a UEFA Cup goal against Standard Liege.
The anchorman went on to play eight times for Wolves, this time on loan from Red Star Belgrade.
He later played for six clubs in South America, including Barcelona SC, plus Saudi team Al-Hilal.
Castillo retired as a player in 2020, taking the permanent Barcelona boss job last year following two spells as interim chief.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
