What seemed to be the beginning of a classic love story had a quick ending—perhaps even due to the evil eye!
Midfielder Derrickson Quirós, from Club Xelajú, a first division team in Guatemala, announced the end of his engagement just three days after proposing to his girlfriend on the pitch.
The romantic scene went viral on the 15th, right after Xelajú’s 4-2 victory over Marquense in the local league.
Still on the field at Mario Camposeco Stadium, the midfielder knelt down and proposed to his then-girlfriend.
The moment was recorded and quickly went viral on social media.
The lovebirds’ union, however, didn’t last long. Really, not long at all!
Three days after the event, Quirós used Instagram to confirm the end of the relationship.
The athlete asked for privacy and emphasized that his attention is now focused exclusively on football:
"Now I am focused on my career, my team, and on continuing to grow as a person. I appreciate people’s support and hope they can respect this moment. Thank you."
The player’s ex-fiancée also took to the internet to speak out. On her social media, she chose a cryptic message.
"In the end, there will never be a better answer than the one silence offers."
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