About the Real Madrid Uruguayan midfielder

The Uruguayan midfielder for Real Madrid decided to apologize on his social media. Fede Valverde was criticized for a gesture of his before the start of a match with Uruguay, against Panama at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, when he did not appear in the team photo with President Luis Lacalle because he bent down to adjust his socks.

“I haven't spoken before because I felt I didn't have to explain my actions on a soccer field, but after several days of receiving many criticisms, I feel obligated to sit down and write, almost with tears in my eyes,” he wrote on his social media.

“I have always been a low-profile guy. I have never raised my voice and I have never had a problem with anyone. Whenever I can, I try to go unnoticed, simply for one reason: I only live for soccer. This time, soccer played a trick on me. It's true that I was stretching. It's true that I adjusted my socks, but it's also true that I wasn't paying attention at the moment the photo was taken. I was focused on the game and my mind just wanted to play soccer,” he explained.

Fede Valverde made it clear his love for his homeland despite leaving at a young age to play for Real Madrid: “I left Uruguay as a child, but I never forgot where I was born. I love my country and that's why I know they deserve my apologies. I'm sorry. Sorry to those who believe that I disrespected the President. Sorry to those who think that I disrespected the National Pavilion. Sorry to those who felt offended and think that I took a political stance.”

“Perhaps it's not the way you expect me to defend a country, but I don't know how to do it any other way than with the ball at my feet. Sorry and thank you,” he concluded.

It is worth mentioning that Fede Valverde is currently experiencing one of his best moments in football. The Uruguayan midfielder is a key piece in Diego Alonso's team and will be with his national team at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. In addition, he has earned the trust of Carlo Ancelotti and even played as a starter in the Champions League final.