Diletta Leotta might be known for lighting up the sidelines with her Serie A coverage, but a recent Italian TV interview dragged her into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons — and it had nothing to do with football.
Leotta, who married ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius in 2024, found herself the center of gossip thanks to a cheeky accusation that resurfaced during a light-hearted celebrity talk show.
A Touchline Star Caught in the Middle of a Flashback
The drama unfolded on the popular Italian show Truth Or Dare, where famous ballerina Eleonora Abbagnato spilled the beans on an old jealousy-fueled spat involving her husband, former footballer-turned-pundit Federico Balzaretti.
According to Abbagnato, the “most absurd fight” she ever had stemmed from Balzaretti’s stint on TV — and one particular female colleague he worked with.
Though she never mentioned Leotta by name, the ballerina dropped some not-so-subtle hints about who had made her feel insecure during that period.
She claimed the mystery woman had “put her a** in his face,” adding with a smile, “unfortunately, I don’t have her curves.”
The Timeline and the Name Drop
The playful jab had everyone in the studio buzzing.
When Abbagnato coyly refused to name the woman in question, the show’s host Alessia Marcuzzi connected the dots, referencing the overlapping timelines of Leotta and Balzaretti’s DAZN careers.
While Abbagnato stayed tight-lipped after that, it was clear who the suspicion had landed on.
So far, Leotta hasn’t addressed the cheeky accusation, nor has she made any comment on social media — staying classy and silent despite the headlines swirling around her.
From the Pitch to the Studio and Back Again
Balzaretti, who joined DAZN back in 2019 after hanging up his boots, eventually transitioned to other broadcasting gigs — including Champions League coverage — before returning to his roots as a Roma director earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Leotta has continued to thrive as a central figure in DAZN’s Serie A coverage.
Her on-screen charisma and polished presentation style have made her a household name in Italian sports broadcasting.
Long-Distance Love With a Football Twist
Off the screen, Leotta shares a life with German goalkeeper Loris Karius.
The couple tied the knot in Sicily in 2024 and now juggle parenthood and long-distance love — they share a daughter named Aria, while Karius currently plays for Schalke in Germany.
Karius admitted during his signing with Schalke that the move wasn’t exactly what Leotta had hoped for.
“Of course, she was hoping a little for Italy,” he said.
“But she supports me and we’ve figured out how to make it work. Milan’s not that far, and we’ll both be traveling back and forth.”
Fame, Family, and Football
Being in a high-profile relationship while both partners are in the public eye comes with its challenges — and, clearly, the occasional wave of old drama.
Still, Leotta and Karius seem to have found their rhythm, balancing careers, family life, and public attention with a mix of grace and quiet confidence.
As for that wild talk show comment? It may just be another blip in the ever-entertaining world of football, fame, and the fascinating lives behind the touchline.