What began as an alleged romance ended up becoming one of the most talked-about topics in Spanish soccer. Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa found himself at the center of an unexpected controversy after rumors emerged claiming that he had been sidelined by the team after starting a relationship with the daughter of a historic club figure.
The woman involved is said to be Daniela Sánchez, daughter of Joaquín Sánchez, one of Real Betis’ greatest legends and a current adviser to the institution. According to Spanish media, the speculation began to grow after Deossa disappeared from the call-ups and went four consecutive matches without playing any minutes on the field.
Although there is no official confirmation of any punishment, the coincidence was enough for social media to explode with theories. Some fans even began to speculate that the Colombian was paying the consequences of a relationship that may not have been well received within the club’s circle.
The situation went even more viral when both decided to respond indirectly to the rumors. Daniela shared a message on social media criticizing those who comment on other people’s lives, while Deossa denied the claims with a brief phrase: “People are saying anything now”.
For now, neither Real Betis, nor the coach, nor Joaquín Sánchez have publicly addressed the alleged romance. However, the story continues to fuel debate among the fans, who wonder whether the footballer’s absence really has sporting reasons or whether there is a much more controversial story behind it.