Joaquín Sánchez and Susana Saborido have long been considered one of the strongest and most charismatic couples in Spain. Their public appearances and posts on social media are always full of humor and warmth, creating the image of a perfect union. However, beneath this glossy exterior, there are also hidden dramas. Recently, while participating in a television show alongside another famous couple, the bullfighter Manuel Díaz “El Cordobés” and his wife, Joaquín and Susana lifted the veil of secrecy over the most challenging period in their relationship.
It all happened during the show’s game segment, where participants were asked tricky questions or had to try extremely spicy food. When asked about the most serious crisis in their relationship, Susana flatly refused to share details, noting only that they had been through many difficult moments, but the most significant one was too personal. However, her husband, the legendary footballer, decided it was time to be candid and took the floor to talk about what almost ended their marriage.
The discussion was not about the recent rumors that have stirred up the press, but about much earlier events. Joaquín took listeners back to his time playing for the Italian club Fiorentina. This professional move, which was supposed to mark a vibrant new chapter in his career, turned into a real ordeal for his family. The first months in Italy, according to the athlete, were incredibly difficult. The family faced cultural isolation and struggled to adapt. They hardly interacted with anyone, feeling like outsiders in a new country.
The situation was felt most acutely because of the children. Their daughters started at a new school, and it proved to be a traumatic experience for them. The footballer’s wife confirmed his words, adding that their eldest daughter, Daniela, found the adjustment especially hard. For Susana, as a mother, this was the last straw. She was so overwhelmed and worried about her child’s state that she issued an ultimatum: if their daughter couldn’t adapt, they would immediately return to Spain, regardless of her husband’s contract.
This tremendous outside pressure inevitably took a toll on the couple’s relationship as well. “We were just overwhelmed,” Joaquín admitted, describing a general sense of hopelessness that overtook them during that period. The situation spiraled out of control, and it seemed their marriage was on the verge of collapsing under the weight of accumulated problems. This was their first experience living abroad, and they were completely unprepared for it.
Nevertheless, it was this difficult ordeal that ultimately did not destroy but instead strengthened their union. The couple found the strength to support each other and overcame all difficulties together. They managed to get through that challenging period, which, according to Joaquín, was one of the toughest in his life. By sharing this story, the footballer clearly felt relieved, opening up to the public not only about his victories on the field, but also about an important personal battle from which his family emerged victorious.
