Kelly Ripa’s Fiery Meltdown: “Wanted to Tackle the Refs” After Campobasso FC’s Chaotic Match

In this intense episode of Running With the Wolves, Kelly Ripa reveals just how emotionally invested she is in her soccer team, Campobasso FC, which she co-owns with husband Mark Consuelos. During a recent Serie C match, a series of frustrating referee calls and multiple player injuries pushed Kelly to her breaking point. From the stands, she admits she felt so overwhelmed she was “going to vomit,” and confessed she even wanted to “tackle the refs” in frustration. The pressure became so intense that Kelly refused to return for the second half of the game, taking a moment to collect herself. This meltdown is just one example of how deeply connected Kelly is to the team’s success and how challenging it can be to navigate the emotional roller coaster of sports ownership. Fans of the show get an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of owning a professional soccer club, as Kelly and Mark share both their passion and struggles behind the scenes. This candid moment reveals the raw intensity of sports fandom and the personal stakes for celebrity owners investing their hearts in the game.