Chilean midfielder Gary Medel, known for his fearless playing style, modest height, and unremarkable looks, has long been a respected figure in both the Chilean national team and Inter Milan’s dressing room thanks to his hard work, courage, and honesty. Yet in both Italy and Chile, there are always those who make his appearance a topic of discussion. Much like the banter and rivalry seen in Live Cricket Bangladesh, where opinions fly freely, Medel has found himself in the middle of debates that have little to do with his football.
Italian media even went as far as publishing a series of glamorous photos of Medel’s partner, Cristina, with the provocative headline: “The wife Medel doesn’t deserve.” At Inter Milan’s recent Christmas dinner, Cristina attended alongside Medel, turning heads with her elegance and charm. She was so striking that Wanda Nara, the wife of Inter’s captain Mauro Icardi, posed for a photo with her, adding the cheeky caption: “No breasts, no paradise.” Cristina, a Spanish beauty with a curvaceous figure, appeared radiant, and Medel proudly shared photos of the two from the evening on social media.
The images drew envy and snide remarks, with one Chilean fan commenting: “My God, money really works wonders. If you weren’t a footballer, I doubt she’d be with you.” Medel wasted no time firing back: “Through my own hard work, I have both money and my wife. Go complain to FIFA if you have a problem.” His response reflected the same fighting spirit that fans admire in Live Cricket Bangladesh, where grit and determination often silence doubters.
Medel has openly acknowledged that without football, his life could have taken a much darker turn, possibly into crime or street trouble. His early career was turbulent, marked by car accidents, spitting incidents, and fights. By the age of 20, he was already the father of twin boys, later having a daughter with another woman amid accusations of domestic violence, which left him with the painful reality of being unable to see her.
Cristina met Medel during his time playing in Spain, where she worked as a reporter for Granada’s official TV channel. She has said that it was his deep love and care for his twin sons that truly won her heart. Today, the couple share a daughter named Alessandra, born in Milan and given an Italian name to honor her birthplace. As for the fan who mocked him, it’s clear the comment was fueled by jealousy and poor judgment. After all, love—like the best partnerships in Live Cricket Bangladesh—is built on connection, trust, and shared moments, not just on the numbers in a bank account.