Press reports have revealed that former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, currently held in a U.S. prison, continues to closely follow football, particularly FC Barcelona, of which he is known to be a prominent fan. These details emerged from an interview with his son, who disclosed unexpected aspects of his father's life inside prison.

According to reports, Maduro does not hesitate to talk about matches even in his few calls with his family, and he reacted directly to Barcelona's exit from the Champions League against Atletico Madrid. He spontaneously responded by saying, "That was a disaster," referring to the Catalan team's loss and farewell to the tournament.

The surprising aspect of the story is that Maduro, despite his difficult situation in prison, still shows great enthusiasm for Barcelona's results, reflecting his emotional connection to the club over the years. He has previously appeared on occasions wearing the team's jersey or jokingly claiming to be "one of its players."

These statements sparked widespread reactions in the media, not only because of Maduro's controversial political persona but also due to the unusual blend of politics and football, as following Barcelona became part of his daily routine in detention, even while he was behind bars.