Álvaro Morata, the Spanish soccer star who captained Spain to Euro 2024 glory earlier this year, had dreams of living a peaceful life on the outskirts of Milan. He joined Italian giant AC Milan in July and recently bought a house in Corbetta, a town on the outskirts of the northern Italian city.
Seemingly excited by the 31-year-old’s arrival, Corbetta’s mayor Marco Ballarini welcomed Morata in a post on Instagram, revealing the football star's new address. This move, however, backfired spectacularly.
Morata was far from pleased with the post and took to Instagram to express his anger, blasting Ballarini for "violating my privacy" and revealing his new address publicly.
CNN has reached out to Ballarini for comment, but there has been no response yet. Morata's outrage highlights the importance of respecting privacy, even for celebrities who are in the public eye.
Morata has enjoyed a successful career, playing for top teams such as Real Madrid, Juventus, and Chelsea. He joined AC Milan this summer and has already scored twice in six appearances for the Rossoneri.
Morata's Euro 2024 triumph with Spain marked a high point in his career. However, the subsequent controversy surrounding his move to Milan has overshadowed the celebration of his success.
The mayor's blunder has undoubtedly disrupted Morata's plans for a peaceful life in Corbetta. It remains to be seen whether the incident will have a long-term impact on his career or his choice of residence in the future.
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