Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente has found himself at the centre of controversy after defending his use of tinted glasses. His detailed Instagram post about light exposure, melatonin, and “protecting biology” sparked online debate. However, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has surprisingly come to his defence, showing support for his views.
Llorente’s defence of his tinted glasses sparks debate
The Spaniard took to Instagram to clarify why he wears tinted yellow and red glasses, but what began as a simple explanation has quickly turned into a viral talking point. Responding to public confusion and mockery, Llorente wrote that his glasses are not a fashion statement but a biological safeguard. He further explained that blue light exposure emitting from phones, screens, and artificial lighting can disrupt natural melatonin production and affects mitochondrial function.
“If you don’t care about your health, you can keep scrolling,” he asserted, insisting that his choices are rooted in science and are not just vague opinions.
Llorente elaborated on the biological role of melatonin, calling it “the most powerful antioxidant in the body” that helps regulate inflammation, immunity, and cellular processes. He insisted that modern environments “trap people away from the sun and surround them with harmful LED lights.”
AdvertisementHaaland steps in to defend Llorente
Amid the criticism, Haaland’s public show of support came as a surprise. The City star commented “Well done” under Llorente’s post, signalling his approval of the Spanish midfielder’s perspective.
Llorente on chem trails conspiracy
Beyond his views on light and melatonin, Llorente has also voiced skepticism about airplane contrails, often referred to in conspiracy circles as chemtrails.
He previously commented on a post saying: “Disinfection on channel 2,” implying that the skies are being intentionally sprayed. In another message, he wrote: “These skies I have never seen before. Normal, to me, it is not,” accompanied by footage of plane trails captioned “Enough now.”
This ties into the chemtrail theory which is a long-standing internet conspiracy that claims governments or corporations release chemical or biological agents from aircraft for secret programs like weather control, population influence, or geoengineering.
His wife, sharing his outlook, stated that those who believe the trails are harmless “choose not to look at the sky, or at the BOE/AEMET, or the WMO.” Together, the couple have hinted that these trails may involve bioengineering or disinfection activities, though no credible scientific evidence supports such claims.
In reality, scientists have repeatedly debunked the theory. The visible streaks behind planes are contrails which are condensation trails formed when hot exhaust meets cold, humid air, creating ice crystals.
AFPAtleti star blurs wellness and conspiracy
From diet control to light therapy, Llorente long experimented with methods to enhance performance. But his latest statements blur the boundary between wellness advocacy and fringe science. While his arguments on melatonin and light exposure draw from real biological research, his endorsement of chemtrail theories has pushed him into a different spotlight. Still, Llorente remains unapologetic, adding in his Instagram post: “Nothing I share I make up. It’s not a personal opinion. It’s biology.”
