Sportitalia presenter Kristel Talamonti has once again managed to divert her fans’ focus away from the game.

This week, the Italian football host took a brief break from her broadcasting duties to snap a quick photo while on set. Just days after witnessing Inter Milan’s dominant 5-1 victory over their rivals AC Milan, Talamonti captivated her audience once more, this time through her social media presence.

With over 28,000 Instagram followers, the blonde beauty took the opportunity between takes to strike a pose for her devoted admirers. In the snapshot, Talamonti is seen seated with one leg gracefully crossed over the other, holding a football by her side, with an assortment of sports balls in the background.

Interestingly, some subscribers seemed uninterested in the sports equipment surrounding her, as their attention was elsewhere, though their expressions varied in subtlety.

One fan commented, “Soccer, basketball, rugby balls are fine, but I don’t like the leather and I’m aiming for spherical perfection,” followed by a trail of enamoured and heart-eyed emojis “And in this picture I really think I see her.”. “Big ups to the photographer,”praised another, showing appreciation for the person behind the camera. A third admirer couldn’t help but declare, “The best Sportitalia presenter.”

It’s been nearly two years since Talamonti was chosen to join the Sportitalia team, emerging as the top choice from a pool of 75 applicants. Since then, she has become a regular presence on screen, providing comprehensive coverage of Serie A and Italy’s lower football leagues.

With her popularity continuing to soar, as long as she continues to engage and captivate her viewers on both television and social media, Talamonti’s star is bound to keep rising. In less than two years, she has transformed from a relatively unknown figure to an Italian heartthrob, all while demonstrating her football expertise.

This rapid ascent is sure to bolster her career prospects and expand her fanbase, even if not all of her admirers are equally attentive to her analytical content.