Sanremo 2021, Malika Ayane between Milan, boxing and fitness: “Ibra? Fun!”

Face to face with the Milanese singer who tells us how she trains at home and her footballing faith

Malika Ayane, a great Milan fan, captivated the Festival with the song “Ti piaci qui”, fifteenth place, which speaks of self-awareness, of living with taste. Once again she was appreciated for her warm voice and style. Malika is very sporty. “As a child I played football, then I turned to music and had to stop. I have been practicing yoga for many years, it is important for the body and soul. It is nice to follow your breath, slowly, remaining in the same position, an activity that frees the mind, refines concentration. Like boxing “.

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“Yes, I boxing regularly. During the lockdown I trained at home, I had a lot to fight with gloves. And also the weights, the anklets, the rope, important when you are forced to stand still for too long. time. And then … I also play the guitar, for me, not for others, huh? I’m not that good! It’s not a sport, but it helps me a lot to get into my inner self “.

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A very sporty Festival. What idea did you have of Ibrahimovic on stage?

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“It was very funny, never over the top, self-deprecating. He played with himself, he played like Ibrahimovic”.

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Six years have passed since third place with “Now and here”: how do you feel changed?

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“I grew up. Before, I was more precise, I learned to give more space to fun. And I realized that time is not eternal, I have to spend it well, live every moment to the fullest”.

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To her the prize of elegance.

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“With Armani suits it is easy, certain clothes give you super powers. In my opinion the dress is the extension of a person, it reflects the mood, it is a part of communication”.

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