Sara Carbonero Arévalo is a Spanish sports journalist who has been working as a TV host for Telecinco since the early 2000s. However, when her ex-husband Iker Casillas signed with Porto in July 2015, she relocated to Portugal.
Who is Sara Carbonero?
Sara Carbonero Arévalo, a Spanish sports journalist, was born on February 3, 1984. She began her career as a TV presenter for Telecinco in the early 2000s but later moved to Porto, Portugal in 2015 when her ex-husband Iker Casillas signed with the team.
After completing her third year of Journalism at Complutense University in Madrid, she began an internship at Radio Marca. Only six months later, she was offered a permanent position. In April 2009, she joined Telecinco as an editor and sports presenter.
In 2015, she co-founded a clothing brand, Slow Love, with two friends. The brand specializes in selling clothing, accessories, and beauty products through online platforms. In July 2016, she made her debut as a host on the Telecinco fashion show “Quiero Ser” (I Want to Be).
Professional Journey
In 2009, the American edition of FHM named her “The Sexiest Reporter in the World.” During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, there were rumors that she was a hindrance to her boyfriend, leading Spain to their defeat against Switzerland. As a result, she was highly sought after by photographers during the World Cup.
In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it was claimed that Sara Carbonero’s presence during the Spain vs. Switzerland match had diverted Casillas’ attention, leading to Switzerland’s surprising win. Carbonero and her television team were positioned near the Spanish goal, less than 60 feet away from Casillas.
Graham Keeley from The Times first reported the accusations in the English media, which were later echoed by multiple other English newspapers. As a result, El Mundo, El País, and the well-known sports publication Marca, all based in Madrid, published articles disputing the validity of the allegations.
Her journalistic credibility was called into question when she chose to interview her boyfriend Casillas after the game, leading to increased scrutiny and making her one of the most photographed individuals during the World Cup in Spain.
After the World Cup in July 2010, it was revealed that Sara Carbonero would be working with the Italian digital TV platform Mediaset Premium for the 2010-11 season, focusing on reporting on La Liga and specifically on José Mourinho’s career with Real Madrid.
Personal Life
From 2009 to 2021, Sara Carbonero and Iker Casillas, the former goalkeeper and captain of the Spanish and Real Madrid teams, were in a romantic partnership. Their son, Martín, was born in January 2014. In July 2015, the couple relocated to Porto, Portugal, after Casillas joined the Porto team.
The couple revealed in November 2015 that they were anticipating their second child. They tied the knot on March 20, 2016. Sara gave birth to their second child, Lucas, on June 2, 2016. However, on March 12, 2021, Carbonero and Casillas jointly announced their choice to end their marriage after five years.
In May 2019, Sara Carbonero had a procedure to eliminate a harmful growth on her ovary and made a full recovery. In February 2021, she was admitted to the hospital again, with rumors suggesting it was another surgery related to cancer. However, she chose not to verify any statements made by the media regarding her condition.
Net Worth
Sara Carbonero, a Spanish TV host, has accumulated a net worth of $10 million. In 2009, she was named “The Most Attractive Journalist in the World” by FHM’s American version.
Her presence at the 2010 FIFA World Cup sparked rumors that she was a distraction to her partner, resulting in Spain’s loss to Switzerland. As a result, she was one of the most captured individuals during the World Cup.
