Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published on Thursday, 14 May 2026, 20:01 / Updated on Thursday, 14 May 2026 20:20
Cristian Chivu achieved a remarkable performance with Inter and did the “double” in Italy: title and Cup. After this success, the in-house press of “Cizma” took a post of the coach's wife, Adelina, “out of the mothballs”.
Specifically, journalists in Italy highlighted Adelina Chivu's Instagram post from the moment her husband was officially announced as the coach of the current Italian champion in June 2025.
PHOTO. After a year and the “double” in Italy, Adelina Chivu's statement went viral! What picture accompanied the post
“I'm very proud, but I'm not surprised. I know who you are, and the world is about to discover you, too! I love you,” was Adelina Chivu's message at that time on social networks.
Journalists from fcinternews.it, a home publication of the Nerazzurri, shared the statement of Cristi Chivu's wife with a short message in which they approved Adelina's words: “After a year has passed, we can say it too. Adelina was right: the world discovered Mr. Chivu.”
Cristi and Adelina Chivu have been living a love story since 2007. Together they have two daughters, Natalia and Anastasia. They lived for a long time in Italy, where the Romanian evolved for most of his career. In 2024, Cristi's wife returned to the spotlight. He presented the X Factor show with Mihai Morar.
Cristi Chivu celebrated winning the Italian Cup with his family
After the awards ceremony at the OlimpicoCristi Chivu celebrated with his family after the 2-0 victory over Lazio in the Coppa Italia final. As soon as the game ended, while the players were celebrating, Cristi Chivu called Adelina Chivu and said “I love you”, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport.
After the awards ceremony and after the players lifted the trophy, the families went down to the field. Cristi was hugged and congratulated by his wife and two daughters: Natalia and Anastasia.
VIDEO. Summary of the victory achieved by Chivu's Inter in the final against Lazio
