Although the activities in Colombian football have come to an end in the 2025 season with the titles of Junior de Barranquilla and Atlético Nacional, who won the BetPlay League 2025-2 and BetPlay Cup trophies respectively, the action does not stop abroad either. And an example of this is Turkish football, where a Colombian talent thrilled one of the icons of Creole football in the world, such as the remembered Carlos “el Pibe” Valderrama.
The one considered by some to be the best midfielder of all time at national leveland which at the time was a reference for great personalities of the sport, such as the Englishman David Beckham, who kept his last jersey at a World Cup; Not only does he enjoy the respect of the late star Diego Armando Maradona, but he is also in Turkey, where he witnessed the live performance of his son-in-law, striker Daniel Moreno.
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The former player, now 64 years old, was in the stands to enjoy, accompanied by his wife Elvira Redondo the victory of Amed SFK from the Turkish second league against Iğdır FK (3:0): Result with which he consolidated his lead, achieving 39 points in 19 presentations. Moreno, who arrived in the Eurasian country this year to continue his career after a successful spell at Deportivo Pasto, scored a brace in the competition.
Dark He appeared in the 44th and 76th minutes in a game that was favorable for the homeownerwhich serves as its home stadium in Diyarbakir: 1.8 million inhabitants. This appearance touched the man with still blonde hair, who exuberantly celebrated his son-in-law’s goals and at the same time was the target of stares from locals and strangers; Some of them recognized him as one of the figures of orbital football and did not hesitate to ask for a photo as a souvenir.
With these two successes The 27-year-old, born in Carepa (Antioquia), achieved four wins this seasonafter 18 appearances, in appearances in which he is growing: he has taken over the title and has outstanding qualifications. It is worth noting that in the 18 more games he played for this club in the 2024-2025 season, he scored seven goals, which continues to maintain an interesting frequency in the opposing networks.
In the prelude to the game “El Pibe” attended the SFK training in Amedas part of his journey through Turkish soil: where he had already spent Christmas with Daniel, married to his daughter Steffi, his wife and his grandson Milan, who has become the light of the Moreno – Valderrama house. A family event, but alongside the sport that is close to his heart and with which he has achieved international recognition, as can be seen in every event in which he takes part.
In fact, people on social media were encouraged to participate in so-called “A” activities trends, wears Christmas pajamas, a little-known facet of the idol who is no stranger to the impact of digital platforms. “Merry Christmas my people, have a great time, in peace and with family,” commented “El Pibe” on his profiles.
With this, the former footballer will end a 2025 full of football, and is preparing for 2026, when it will take part in the orbital event accompanies his team Colombia in their games in Mexico and the United States: Since the first two games of the group stage will be played on June 17 (9:00 p.m.) in Mexico City against rivals such as Uzbekistan; on June 23 (9:00 p.m.) in Guadalajara against a rival yet to be confirmed and on June 27 (6:30 p.m.) against Portugal in Miami.
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