Footballer, Derrikson Quiros Announces Break-Up Three Days After After On-Pitch Proposal

• Derrikson Quiros has confirmed his break-up with his girlfriend just three days after proposing to her on the pitch.
• In a social media statement, he described the split as a personal matter and said he is now focused on his football career.

Derrikson Quiros has announced the end of his relationship just three days after proposing to his girlfriend on the pitch.

The footballer shared the news through a statement on social media, confirming that his engagement had come to an end. In the post, written in Spanish, he described the break-up as a difficult personal situation but said he prefers to handle it with respect and maturity.

Quiros stated that he would not speak negatively about anyone or go into details, explaining that the relationship had been important to him at the time. He added that he is now focused on his career, his team, and continuing to grow as a person. He also thanked fans for their support and asked for understanding during this period.

The announcement has sparked reactions online, especially because it comes only days after his romantic proposal during a public match appearance.

In other news… A man has allegedly set his wife’s shop, valued at about ₦6 million, on fire following a breakdown in their marriage, sparking outrage and fresh conversations about domestic conflict and economic abuse.

According to reports, the incident came after a series of unresolved issues between the couple, including allegations of infidelity. The woman was said to have confronted her husband over repeated acts of unfaithfulness and later expressed her intention to leave the marriage, a decision that reportedly escalated tensions in the home.

Sources claimed the shop, which served as the woman’s primary means of livelihood, was opened for her by the husband during the course of their marriage. However, as disagreements intensified, the business allegedly became a focal point of conflict between them.

The man was said to have accused his wife of cheating, an allegation those close to the situation described as retaliatory following her decision to walk away from the union. Shortly after the dispute, the shop was reportedly set ablaze, destroying goods and equipment estimated to be worth millions of naira.

Although no injuries were reported, the financial loss was described as significant, particularly in light of the current economic climate. The incident has generated widespread condemnation, with many observers describing the alleged act as a form of economic sabotage and domestic abuse.