Vicuña's Partner Defends Him After Icardi's Criticism Over Children

A public spat has erupted between Argentine footballer Mauro Icardi and Chilean actor Benjamín Vicuña over the latter's relationship with his children.

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When you play the victim on TV to defend an image that the facts do not support, something doesn't add up…

Icardi, the partner of China Suárez (Vicuña's ex-wife and mother of two of his children), took to Instagram to criticize Vicuña. The actor had spoken about his relationship with his children, Magnolia and Amancio, on the Argentine television show 'Podemos Hablar.' Vicuña mentioned the challenges of maintaining contact while his children live in Turkey with Suárez and Icardi.

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I would worry more about trying to see them and be with them. More than that, I would worry that they want to see you!

In response, Icardi posted a lengthy message, stating, "When you play the victim on TV to defend an image that the facts do not support, something doesn't add up..." He questioned Vicuña's efforts to see his children, suggesting Vicuña should prioritize spending time with them when they are in Argentina. Icardi claimed Vicuña had only seen the children for about 15 to 20 days during their recent three-month stay in Argentina with their mother.

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You don't have to prove your worth or earn the right to rest. You are already enough, even as you continue to grow and learn.

While Vicuña has remained silent, his current partner, Anita Espasandin, defended him on her social media. She shared a series of posts with messages of self-affirmation and encouragement, urging Vicuña to speak to himself with love and to transform painful experiences into new opportunities. The posts emphasized self-worth and the potential for growth even amidst difficulties.

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Learn to speak to yourself with love, to forgive yourself for the times you doubted yourself, and to give yourself the same understanding you so often sought outside.