Fede Valverde Apologizes to Uruguay, Set for Real Madrid Captaincy
Uruguayan star Fede Valverde expressed profound sadness and apologized to his country for his performance in the 2026 World Cup. In a statement on social media, he declared, "I take responsibility for the failure and know I was not up to par.
" Despite this, Valverde's future at Real Madrid appears exceptionally bright. Jose Mourinho views him as an indispensable part of the squad, and following Dani Carvajal's departure, Valverde is on track to become the club's first captain.
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