Croatian footballer Ana Maria Markovic, 25, shared an emotional moment with her followers, revealing the toll football takes on her personal life. Markovic, who plays for Braga and is often referred to as the “world’s most beautiful footballer,” posted a tearful video on TikTok, captioned, “Sometimes I just hate football.”
The video captured her saying goodbye to her boyfriend, fellow footballer Tomas Ribeiro, at the airport. Ribeiro, who recently transferred to Farense, will now be based far from Markovic, creating a challenging long-distance relationship. Markovic, showing unwavering support, wrote: “Good luck bubi, you will do amazing and I can’t wait to see your games.”
Fans flooded the comments section with messages of empathy and encouragement. One fan acknowledged, “The sacrifice is emotionally demanding,” while others expressed their solidarity with her struggles. Despite the emotional strain, Markovic’s fans continue to rally around her as she balances her football career with personal challenges.
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