23.10.2026 23:50
Zoe Cristofoli, wife of famous footballer Theo Hernandez, made headlines with her statements about theft incidents. Speaking about footage of a robbery attempt in Milan, Cristofoli used harsh words against criminals, citing penalties in Saudi Arabia as an example. The influencer's remarks, drawing attention with the words "If you steal, they cut off your hands," sparked debate on social media.
As protests and violent incidents in Italy and France continue to be discussed, comments from Zoe Cristofoli, wife of star footballer Theo Hernandez, who plays for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, became a talking point. The Italian influencer, who said she was affected by footage filmed during an attempted robbery at a business in Milan, used harsh language against thieves, citing criminal practices in Saudi Arabia as an example. Cristofoli's remarks sparked debate on social media.
“IF YOU STEAL, THEY CUT OFF YOUR HANDS”
Zoe Cristofoli, wife of Theo Hernandez, who wears the Al Hilal jersey, commented on footage from Milan in which a business owner tried to protect his shop with a stick during a robbery.
Drawing attention to criminal practices in Saudi Arabia, Cristofoli said, “In Saudi Arabia, if you steal, they cut off your hands! At first, I thought, ‘Is this too much?’ Now I think there is no other option to calm these kinds of animals. There is no excuse, they should simply be eliminated!”
“I WILL STAY IN SAUDI ARABIA FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE”
Expressing satisfaction with her life in Saudi Arabia, Cristofoli said she wants to stay in the country for as long as possible. Also touching on her ties to Italy, the influencer stated that she built her life through her own labor and pays her taxes regularly.
Emphasizing that she is proud to be Italian, Cristofoli said she has no expectations from her country.
SHE MADE A NEW STATEMENT AFTER THE REACTIONS
After her remarks drew reactions, Cristofoli made another statement and objected to her words being considered racist. The influencer, who argued that violent incidents in Italy, France and other European countries need to be questioned, said that asking questions about these issues does not mean racism.
Stating that violence can never be accepted, Cristofoli emphasized that problems should be understood before they grow. Her statements started a debate on social media about crime and punishment practices.