Cucurela reveals the pain she's been hiding for years: No trophy is worth my son's smile.

Behind the smiles and successes of Spanish defender Marc Cucurela is a painful family story, which few people know. His oldest son, Mateo, has been diagnosed with autism, a challenge the footballer says has completely changed his life and the way he views success.
Cucurella has confessed that the period after moving to England was among the most difficult for his family, as they faced difficulty finding the support and therapy needed for their son. He admitted that there were times when he felt helpless because he did not know how to help Matthew.
In an exciting interview, the Spanish defender stressed that his priorities have changed completely today.
Each new word, every smile and every step ahead of Mateo is worth more than any trophy,” he said.
For Cucurella, trophies and medals have lost the importance they once had. He says the biggest victory is not measured by success in the football field, but by any progress his son makes in everydayity, a battle that the family continues to face with strength and hope.











