Emotional message: The “most beautiful footballer in the world” is longer

The Croatian Ana-Maria Markovic is celebrated by her fans as the “most beautiful footballer in the world” – but now they can’t admire her supporters on the football field for a long time: “I don’t even know where to start… Unfortunately I have me injured in the last game and will now have to say goodbye to football for a long time. It hurts so much and I still can’t believe it,” Markovic wrote on Instagram.

The 23-year-old has been with Grashoppers Zurich since 2020. The injury happened in the 3-1 defeat in the derby against FC Zurich. Tears flowed when she had to be taken off the pitch by supervisors. It is still completely uncertain when the Croatian international (7 caps) will be back on the pitch. “Everyone who knows me knows I have a very strong personality and I will come back even stronger. Thank you all for the support I will need even more in the coming months.”

2.4 million followers

The striker not only delights her fans with her football skills, but also regularly provides her 2.4 million followers on Instagram with snapshots off the field. And has already attracted the attention of many a male colleague.

For example, PSG star Neymar has already liked some of her photos. Markovic once did not want to confirm contact with the Brazilian in an interview, saying diplomatically: “Neymar is an outstanding footballer. I hope that I can persuade him to support women’s football and that he can also do his part off the pitch.”