Fede Valverde and Mina Bonino share a loving marriage and are parents to two sons. Bonino is well-acquainted with the players and WAGs at Real Madrid and is a passionate football fan herself. Hailing from Argentina, she supports River Plate, one of the country’s biggest clubs. Unfortunately, her husband, Fede, is rooting for the opposition.
During the international break, ESPN approached Valverde to ask about the ongoing Copa Libertadores tournament, where South America’s top clubs compete.
Valverde, who supports Peñarol (his former club), admitted he doesn’t want the Montevideo-based team to win the title without facing River Plate in the final.
“I hope for a Peñarol vs. River Plate final,” he said, laughing. “I think it could even lead to a divorce (laughs).”
🗣️ Fede Valverde: “I hope Peñarol vs River Plate final happens. I think there could even be a divorce (laughs).” @SC_ESPN
Context: Fede Valverde is a Peñarol fan & his wife Mina is a River Plate fan. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/XzgXMYw0Jp
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) October 7, 2024
Peñarol reached the Copa Libertadores semi-finals by defeating Flamengo 1-0 on aggregate. They will now face Botafogo, with the first leg scheduled for October 24.
PUEBLO. pic.twitter.com/4M7LrLFE92
— PEÑAROL (@OficialCAP) October 7, 2024
River Plate, meanwhile, will play Atlético Mineiro on October 23 to secure their spot in the final.
At the Valverde household, the atmosphere will be tense if Peñarol and River Plate meet in the final. However, it’s important to note that the Real Madrid midfielder was certainly joking about his marriage being strained over the rivalry.
