Federico Valverde discusses Real Madrid captaincy and World Cup ambitions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:10 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Federico Valverde, a midfielder for Real Madrid, spoke about the honor and pressure of captaining the club in an interview with AUF TV. He reflected on key career moments, including a hat-trick against Manchester City, and expressed pride in wearing the captain's armband. As Uruguay prepares for the upcoming World Cup, Valverde is focused on both club and international success, stating that winning a title with Uruguay would fulfill a lifelong dream.
- •Valverde described the responsibility of captaincy for Real Madrid.
- •He expressed pride in scoring a hat-trick against Manchester City.
- •Valverde emphasized his ambitions with the Uruguayan national team.
- •He acknowledged the pressure that comes with wearing the captain's armband.
- •The World Cup is the next focus for Valverde and Uruguay.
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I never imagined’ – Valverde makes emotional admission about captaining Real Madrid
"Federico Valverde has once again demonstrated why he is one of Real Madrid’s most respected figures, opening up about the responsibility of captaining the club and his ambitions with the Uruguayan n...
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