At the close of 2025, the Spanish public was shaken by news of a romance that no one saw coming. Renowned football coach Kike Sánchez Flores and Asturian model Blanca Romero appear to be the new couple. Paparazzi have already caught them together: at dinner, strolling, and even at a flamenco party, where their behavior left no doubt about their romance.
Blanca herself fueled the rumors by posting a cryptic message on social media: “Life changes when you share it with someone who inspires your values, not your insecurities.” For the coach, this relationship—whether it’s just beginning or has been developing secretly for some time—is his first public romance since 2022. That was when he broke up with his previous partner, Sol González, who is known for her past relationship with Air Europa top executive Javier Hidalgo.
Kike and Sol met at the beginning of that year. They became acquainted thanks to their proximity in the prestigious Madrid suburb of Pozuelo de Alarcón, one of Spain’s wealthiest municipalities, where the celebrity density per square meter is off the charts. The couple confirmed their romance by appearing together at trendy restaurants in the capital.
However, before Sol, the coach had a long and serious relationship with Hungarian model and TV host Orsi Fehér. Their relationship lasted nearly ten years. They met when Kike was coaching Portuguese club Benfica, and their breakup was as quiet and discreet as their life together, free of scandal.
But Kike Sánchez Flores has more than just high-profile romances behind him; he has also been married twice. The son of Carmen Flores walked down the aisle for the first time in 1992, marrying his longtime friend Nuria Santos. That union was short-lived and childless. A few years later, he met Valencian model Patricia Casanova, who became his second wife and the mother of his four children. With her, he built a large and close-knit family over more than twenty years.
Their wedding took place at the Santa Bárbara chapel in Rocafort, Valencia. At the time, Kike was a right-back for Real Madrid, making the ceremony a magnet for crowds and photographers. He married the daughter of the president of the Valencia Yacht Club, giving the event even more social significance. The most anticipated photo for the press was the appearance of the groom’s cousin, Lolita.
Kike’s mother, Carmen Flores, told reporters: “I’m very happy, after such a difficult year.” The year 1995 had been marked by double tragedy for the Flores family: both his aunt, the great Lola Flores, and his cousin Antonio passed away. Because of the mourning, Carmen attended her son’s wedding dressed in black, while another cousin, Rosario, was unable to be there at all.
Among the guests at the second wedding were his teammates—Míchel, Sanchís, and Milla. Míchel joked at the time that the bride looked much more beautiful than the groom. Patricia wore a dress by Juan Izquierdo, a well-known designer in Valencia’s high society. The marriage, which brought the couple four children—Pati, Kike, Jorge, and Pablo—ended many years later. Despite the divorce, the former spouses maintain a good relationship. This summer, their only daughter Pati got married, and it was Kike, as a loving father, who walked her down the aisle.
By the way, Enrique ‘Kike’ Sánchez Flores is a well-known figure in Spanish football. He was born in 1965 in Madrid into a famous artistic family. His mother is the singer Carmen Flores, his aunt is the legendary Lola Flores, and his cousins are singers Lolita and Rosario Flores. Kike himself built a successful career as a footballer, playing for Valencia, Real Madrid, and Zaragoza. After retiring as a player, he became an equally successful coach, working with clubs in Spain, Portugal, England, and the UAE.
