Article by Andra Mocanu – Published on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 07:34 / Updated on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:34
Diana Munteanu (47 years old), the ex-wife of Claudiu Niculescu (49 years old), the coach of Unirii Slobozia, was challenged to talk about the World Championship that will take place in the summer.
The competition in which Romania will not participate will be broadcast by Antena. The USA, Mexico and Canada are the countries where the matches will take place.
The World Championship will thus be the most important sports competition on the Antena grid. Starting from 2026, 48 teams will participate in the WC, compared to 32 until the 2022 edition.
Diana Munteanu appreciates Kylian Mbappe: “If he gave me a ride on the scooter, I wouldn't be sorry”
The TV presenter stated that she will support the French national team at the World Championship in the context in which Kylian Mbappe (27 years old), the star of Real Madrid, is her favorite footballer.
The striker currently has some medical problems and it remains to be seen if he will be able to perform in the summer.
Diana says she would ask the Frenchman what a day in his life looks like and admits he wouldn't mind taking her for a spin on his scooter after being reminded the star was recently snapped in such a pose.
“I watch football, I've basically lived with football for many, many years, so for me it's a pleasure to watch football. I can't wait for the World Cup to start, I have my favourites, I can tell them when the time comes, if you ask me I will.
I stick with France because I like Mbappe and yeah that's about it, I think that's my favourite. Obviously, I would have liked Romania if it was there.
Yes, I really believe in France, what I saw, what I'm good at, that I'm not really good at, I admit an offside, but not more than that. But yes, he has a chance, why not, there are super good players out there.
I really like Mbappe, as a player I consider him a complex player, as far as I know. What would I ask him? How is a day in his life besides the training he does and I would ask him about his hobbies, because I don't know a lot of his hobbies.
I really don't know much about him, he's not that open to interviews. Does he ride his scooter? I'm afraid, if they gave me a ride on the scooter I wouldn't be sorry”, said Diana Munteanu, according to Antena Sport.
Diana Munteanu broke up with Claudiu Niculescu in 2014
Diana Munteanu and Claudiu Niculescu have a son together, David, a junior at Rapid. Although the two separated in 2014, they maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their son.
David inherited his father's passion for football, and Diana speaks proudly of the boy's achievements. At only 15 years old, David Niculescu was the surprise of Marius Șumudica's squad for the Rapid training camp last winter, held in Dubai.
