Benedetta Curatella: 7 Interesting facts about Riccardo Calafiori's beautiful girlfriend who is 5 years older than him
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Benedetta Curatella: 7 Interesting facts about Riccardo Calafiori's beautiful girlfriend who is 5 years older than him

David Ben 16:46 - 09.07.2024

Riccardo Calafiori's girlfriend is one of the hottest WAGs at Euro 2024.

Riccardo Calafiori’s future is close to reaching a resolution with the 22-year-old Bologna centre back set to join Arsenal this summer.

Calafiori is a highly-rated Italian defender who was reportedly wanted by some of Europe’s elite before reportedly agreeing a switch to the Premier League side.

Since Calafiori’s name became a hot topic in the transfer window, several fans have been curious to know about details of his personal life, including his relationship with model Benedetta Curatella.

Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori of Italy and Bologna | Instagram

Calafiori and Bendetta’s relationship has been the subject of much public interest, especially following a viral moment on live TV that sparked both admiration and controversy. 

In this article, Pulse Sports will reveal some interesting facts about Riccardo Calafiori’s girlfriend 

7 Interesting things you need to know about Benedetta Curatella

1. Who is Bendetta Curatella?

Bendetta Curatella
Bendetta Curatella is the stunning girlfriend of Riccardo Calafiori | Instagram

Bendetta Curatella is an Italian model and influencer known to be the girlfriend of Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.

With her background in Rome, Bendetta has been lauded for her beautiful physique and is also one of the most beautiful Wags in the Serie A.

 2. Bendetta Curatella Age

Bendetta Curatella Riccardo Calafiori
Bendetta Curatella is the girlfiend of Riccardo Calafiori | Instagram

According to reports, Bendatta was born on January 19, 1997.

As of July 2024, she is 27 years old.

3, She is 5 years older than Calafiori

Riccardo Calafiori and his girlfriend Bendetta Curatella
Riccardo Calafiori and his girlfriend Bendetta Curatella | Instagram

Bendetta, being born in 1997, means she is five years older than her boyfriend.

Riccardo Calafiori was born on May 19, 2002.

4. Bendetta and Calafiori’s romance went public on Live TV

Riccardo Calafiori and his girlfriend Bendetta Curatella
Riccardo Calafiori and his girlfriend Bendetta Curatella | Instagram

On May 20, 2024, the penultimate day of the 2022-23 Serie A season, Bologna forced Juventus to a 2-2 draw and Riccardo Calafiori was named man of the match thanks to his impressive brace.

After the game, Calafiori was interviewed for the usual post-match comments on the sidelines. 

During the live interview on DAZN with Giorgia Rossi, Bendetta made an unexpected appearance. 

Wearing the footballer’s 33 jersey, she kissed Calafiori live on air and stayed by his side as the interview continued, announcing their relationship to the world.

The spontaneous display of affection quickly went viral, capturing the attention of fans and media alike.

5. Controversy and social media buzz following Bendetta’s kiss

Riccardo Calafiori and his girlfriend Bendetta Curatella
Riccardo Calafiori and his girlfriend Bendetta Curatella | Instagram

The live TV kiss turned out to be not just a viral moment but also a controversial one. Some netizens speculated that Benedetta's gesture was a way to "mark her territory," particularly given the presence of female journalist Giorgia Rossi. 

However, Benedetta later took to social media to humorously deny these claims.

6, Bendetta Curatella Social Media

Benedetta Curatella
Bendetta Curatella | Instagram

Benedetta Curatella's relationship with Riccardo Calafiori has significantly boosted her public profile. 

Bendetta Curatella
Bendeatta Curatella has over 30,000 followers on Instagram | Credit: Instagram/@bboeme

As of July 2024, the 27-year-old influencer has amassed over 30,600 followers on her Instagram page.

 Her account is a blend of lifestyle content, fashion posts, and glimpses into her life with Calafiori.

Calafiori on the other hand has gained over 746,000 followers on official Instagram page.

7. She is one of the hottest WAGs at Euro 2024

Bendetta Curatella
Bendetta Curatella is one of the hottest Wags of Euro 2024 | Instagram

Known for her stunning physique, Benedetta Curatella was named among the hottest WAGs of Euro 2024, and was also in Germany to support the footballer.

 Her dedication to fitness has made her one of the most admired WAGs at the German showpiece, as she frequently teases fans with bikini-clad photos to flaunt her amazing curves.