Héctor Herrera, the Toluca footballer, has been in the spotlight recently, especially during the exciting finale match against Tigres in the Apertura 2025 tournament. Despite claims that he is single following his recent divorce from Shantal Mayo, rumors of a romantic connection with actress Paola Villalobos have surfaced. Nevertheless, both have publicly denied any romantic involvement.
On the day of the final, Villalobos captured attention as she attended the game, showing her support for Herrera. She not only appeared in the stands at the Estadio Nemesio Diez but also donned a Toluca jersey, further fueling speculation about their relationship. Interestingly, she was accompanied by someone who appeared to be her sister, both proudly wearing the team’s colors.
While Herrera’s ex-wife is currently in Spain, Villalobos’s presence at such a significant match raised eyebrows. It highlights a notable turn of events from prior reports which suggested that the relationship between Herrera and Villalobos was blossoming. In response to the romance rumors, Herrera took to Instagram to clarify his status, asserting that he is enjoying his single life, while Villalobos joined the conversation to downplay the rumors, indicating a friendly relationship.
This curious combination of athletic and celebrity presence at the final delivered excitement not only on the field but also in social discussions, showing how intertwined the worlds of sports and entertainment can be. As the tournament unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the narrative around these two evolves and whether their friendship transforms publicly.