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By SAM BROOKES Published: 05: 04 AEST, 10 June 2025 | Updated: 05: 52 AEST, 10 June 2025 4 View comments Alvaro Morata's wife has leapt to his defence after the Spain striker received online death threats following his side's Nations League final defeat by Portugal on Sunday. After the game finished level at 2-2 following extra time, penalties were needed to separate the two teams and Portugal prevailed 5-3 after spot-kicks. Morata was the only player on either side to miss his penalty and he was subsequently targeted by online trolls. His model wife, Alice Campello, has now hit back at those abusing her husband in the aftermath of Spain's loss. 'Do we realise we're talking about a football match? ' Campello asked on Instagram alongside a series of hateful messages sent to Morata. In a separate Instagram story that showed Morata embracing their children, Campello wrote: 'In life, we all make mistakes. Life is made up of lessons, experiences, good and bad moments for everyone, but we are no one to judge others. Alvaro Morata's wife Alice Campello (left) has hit out at online trolls for targeting her husband Morata was the only player to miss his spot-kick as Spain were beaten on penalties by Portugal Morata and Campello reunited in January after a five-month split, and she has now defender her husband by blasting 'mean people' who sent him death threats 'Football is like that, and I think that's the beauty of it. .. being so exciting and unpredictable. .. it's sport and it's entertainment, so we have to give it the importance it deserves. 'I would love to see the lives of each of the people being criticised for a mistake and see how perfectly they do everything and what they've achieved in life. .. Please, have respect and stop being such mean people. ' Campello supporting her husband comes after the couple reunited in January following a five-month split. Speaking about their break-up on Italian television show Verissimo in April, Campello described it as 'the biggest mistake we've ever made in our lives'. Spanish sports paper Marca claimed the couple's relationship broke down after an argument over family following Spain's triumph at Euro 2024 last summer. It was alleged that Campello only wanted herself, their four children and her friends to be on the pitch following Spain's 2-1 win against England. That meant Morata's parents and other family members were not permitted to celebrate on the pitch with the forward at full-time, reportedly leading to a major deterioration in the relationship. Morata and Campello now appear to have resolved their differences, and she was keen to back her husband after his difficult moment on Sunday night. Morata hinted on Sunday night that he may retire from international football after Spain's loss Despite his disappointment, Morata still has the backing of his wife after their reunion The 32-year-old was visibly emotional following the shootout defeat, and hinted that he may now retire from international football. He told Spanish outlet AS: 'I'm leaving angry. I wanted to cry, even though I didn't. My children were in the stands, and in life, you have to learn. 'Retirement from the national team? It’s possible I won’t be back in September. '
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