Luis Suarez is one of the most gifted soccer players in the world, playing on one of the most star-studded sides in the world, Barcelona. But Suarez is also one of the planet’s most reviled sports stars – depending on who you ask – for his penchant for violence and racism on the pitch.
Right now Suarez is facing a two-game suspension for his role in a brawl with players from Espanyol. Suarez allegedly used “offensive words,” and repeatedly taunting the Espanyol goalkeeper about how many titles he has.
Suarez Was Paid A Ton To Join Barca
Suarez has also done these things.
Unless you are a fan of Barcelona, or you’re from Paraguay, you can’t stand Suarez. So who the heck married him? A 26-year-old woman named Sofia Balbi. Here’s a few things to know about the woman who loves soccer’s biggest jerk.
She’s Been With Suarez For More Than A Decade
Balbi knows him like no one else, and perhaps sees a very different side than the ultra-competitive and apparently starving man that takes the pitch. They began dating when Balbi was 15 years old, and Suarez became more serious about soccer when her family moved to Barcelona.
Suarez is on record saying Liverpool went to great lengths to retain him, but his dream was to play for Barcelona and near her family.
One Of Her Children Is Named After Liverpool
The couple has two kids, and their first daughter is named Delfina. Re-arrange those letters a bit, and you’ll spell Anfield, which is the home of the Reds, where Suarez used to play.
She Is Loyal To Him Even When He Lies
During the 2014 World Cup, Suarez went through his highest-profile biting incident. He was suspended for the rest of the World Cup after that, crushing Uruguay’s dreams of winning the tournament. On top of that, he told Sofia that it was untrue, apparently oblivious to the fact that his bite would be on televisions and computers and phones around the world.
Bad move, Luis. Luckily Sophia is gorgeous AND forgiving.
Here’s some pics.
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