India, Feb. 5 -- Ana Maria Markovic, often called the "world's most beautiful footballer," has shocked fans by leaving SC Braga just halfway through the season. The 25-year-old Croatian forward made headlines last month when she tearfully admitted, "I hate football," in an emotional video.

Her revelation came as she bid farewell to her boyfriend, footballer Tomas Ribeiro, who recently signed for Farense. Now, Markovic has decided to make a change for herself, mutually terminating her contract with Braga.

Taking to Instagram, she shared a heartfelt message reflecting on her short but eventful stint at the club. "Sometimes things don't go as planned," she wrote. "It was a short but intense journey with ups and downs, but I was able to gro...