🥹 Fede Valverde’s touching gesture towards Antonio Pintus at Balaídos | OneFootball

The Real Madrid locker room has once again shown that it is much more than just a group of elite athletes; it is a true family.

After the league victory at Balaídos, social media echoed a touching moment starring Fede Valverde and the fitness coach, Antonio Pintus.

The iron sergeant of Madrid, a key figure in the squad’s physical success, had been absent from recent matches due to the passing of his mother. Upon his return to the bench, he received the affection of a team that never forgets his fundamental role in the daily life at Valdebebas.

After one of the goals in the match, the Uruguayan "Hawk" did not hesitate to cross the field to embrace the Italian. Pintus, visibly moved, shared the moment on his Instagram account with a message of gratitude: “Fede, you are a true gentleman and a fantastic player.”

Pintus is revered by the players, and gestures like Valverde’s confirm the mutual respect that prevails at the club.

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