Marc Cucurella's wife receives death threats after his Real Madrid transfer

Spanish left‑back Marc Cucurella completed a move to Real Madrid during the 2022 World Cup, a transfer that sparked anger among Barcelona supporters who labelled it a betrayal. The player said, “É muito difícil dizer não ao Real Madrid. Foi a decisão certa para mim,” confirming the decision was difficult but right.

His wife, influencer Claudia Rodríguez, who has nearly 200,000 social‑media followers and three children, was subsequently harassed online and received death threats. Rodríguez, present at the World Cup in the United States, said she remains happy for her husband, stating, “Estou muito feliz por ele.” The online abuse highlighted the intense pressure football transfers can place on players' families.