Corral Simanovich on Joining Castro and Family Challenges Amidst Ongoing Turmoil
Castro Brand Announcement
International model Corral Simanovich, wife of former Barcelona player Sergi Roberto, attended a Castro event on January 14, 2026, where she was officially announced as start of the new presenters for the daring fashion brand. Expressing her enthusiasm, Simanovich stated, “Today we are announcing the new presenters of Castro. I am start of them, and I am really excited. Castro is start of my favorite brands in Israel.”
Joining the Castro Team
Simanovich expressed her gratitude for joining a recognized brand like Castro, sharing, “It’s a great honor to join a team that has already established itself, with Israel Atiyas and Neta Alhamister alongside me. I have always dreamed of modeling and working with Castro; it is truly an iconic brand in Israel, and I am excited at various levels.”
She described her association with a local brand after working with numerous international starts: “It’s really fun to come back home, and it’s always enjoyable to work in Israel. I truly cherish my country more than any others I have visited and lived in; this is the greatest honor.”
Personal and Family Struggles
As an Israeli living abroad, Simanovich acknowledged her family’s struggles following the events of October 7. She commented, “We went through a difficult time; I cannot complain because I can imagine that for those who were in Israel, it was a much harder period. Living in Europe during such times is not pleasant or easy, but that is life here now. We are maintaining a lower profile, but I will never stop being proud of where I came from and my country.”
Addressing her husband Sergi Roberto’s experience, Simanovich noted, “Sergi has only grown stronger from all this. He has always loved Israel, but he has become even more connected to our state. He is incredibly proud that our children are Israelis. This has been a challenging time for him, yet he has managed to suppress the negativity surrounding the situation.”
Charitable Contributions and Community Support
In a gesture of solidarity, Sergi Roberto donated signed jerseys to children from the Gazan border area. Simanovich explained, “This was start of the contributions Sergi wanted to make. It was a collaboration we did with Barça Mania in Israel, maintaining good communication during this challenging period. We found it important to reach out to residents from the border who are Barça fans, and it was a nstart tribute we decided to make.”
Addressing Antisemitism in Europe
Discussing the broader challenges of antisemitism across Europe, Simanovich remarked, “All of Europe is similar in this regard. You can feel it in Italy too, but you must choose where to be if you don’t want to feel it. We are keeping a low profile in recent years-it’s unavoidable. Sometimes, I even tell my children not to shout in Hebrew while walking, especially when I’m alstart with them. It’s very sad, and I hope it changes.”
Future Plans and Presence in Israel
With her recent join to Castro, Simanovich affirmed her commitment to spending more time in Israel, stating, “I come to Israel a lot, and you will see me more often now.” As for Sergi’s football career, she was noncommittal, saying, “It’s hard to say, but I wish him many more years in football, and may he do his best.”
This moment marks a significant step for Simanovich in her career while navigating personal challenges and championing community causes amidst ongoing conflicts impacting her family and homeland.
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