Wives of great athletes

The 2024 European Football Championship was held in Germany. On July 14th, the final in Berlin saw Spain triumph over England. The athletes bore significant responsibility, but undoubtedly, their closest supporters were always their families. Being the wife of a world-famous athlete is no easy job: it involves more than just being a celebrity’s partner. It requires maintaining the family hearth, taking care of one’s appearance, and raising children—all under the watchful eyes of football fans and paparazzi.

Wives of the footballers who played in the Euro 2024 final

Let’s start by introducing the beautiful wives whose husbands were in all the tabloids this weekend.

Kate Kane – wife of Harry Kane

The wife of the England captain shares her name with the Batwoman character. She can partly be called a superwoman herself. Kate and Harry’s bond isn’t just familial but also rooted in their mutual love for football. They met as children at David Beckham’s academy in London. Despite being together for 13 years, Harry proposed after their first child, daughter Ivy, was born. The couple now has four children. Besides being an excellent mother and a loyal supporter, Kate owns a chain of fitness clubs.

Claudia Rodriguez – partner of Marc Cucurella

The vibrant partner of the Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea has been with him since 2018 and is the mother of their three children. Claudia was born in Barcelona and was a model, but caring for their children and supporting Marc at every match occupies much of her time.

Daphne Cañizares – wife of Dani Carvajal

The Spanish athlete met his future wife in 2018. The couple now has two children—sons Martin and Mauro. Daphne was born in Madrid and pursued a modeling career before having children. She and her twin sister now organize weddings.

Alice Campello – wife of Alvaro Morata

The wife of the Spanish captain is a popular influencer in Italy and also runs her own cosmetics brand, Masqmai. The couple married in 2017 and welcomed twins Leo and Alessandro a year later. Now they have four children. They have endured challenges, including fan attacks, complications after childbirth (Alice was in intensive care after their fourth child was born), and a home robbery. Despite these hardships, they are happy and cherish each other even more.

Sara Botello – wife of Aymeric Laporte

Before joining the football world, ballet dancer and cheerleader Sara professionally supported the Bilbao basketball club. The Spanish athlete and the ballerina have a son named Lukai.

Megan Pickford – wife of Jordan Pickford

The England goalkeeper met his future wife when she was 14. They went to the same school and have been together ever since. Megan, known in tabloids as “Miss England Squad,” attends every match and has given birth to two children—a son and a daughter.

Anouska Santos – partner of Luke Shaw

The girlfriend of the England player is a popular blogger and the founder of the accessory brand Treats Studios. The couple has been together for several years and, though not yet married, they are parents to three children: a son and two daughters.

Wives of world-famous football stars known to all

Victoria Beckham – wife of David Beckham

Everyone knows Posh Spice. The former Spice Girls singer and designer of her eponymous clothing brand has been married to football legend David Beckham for 25 years. In 2023, Netflix released a series about the couple and their story. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by recreating their wedding photoshoot. Victoria published the book “That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between,” which many magazines dubbed “the new fashion bible,” as Beckham is a true style icon.

Pilar Rubio – wife of Sergio Ramos

The Spanish actress, TV presenter, and wife of one of the most recognizable footballers is also a model with an economics degree. Pilar and Sergio met at a charity event, and it was Pilar who initiated their meeting. Despite Sergio’s disapproval of her passion for provocative photoshoots, they eventually reconciled and had their first child. They now have four children, though they married after their births. Sergio continues to conquer the football world, and Pilar remains a beloved TV host in Spain.

Ana Ivanovic – wife of Bastian Schweinsteiger 

This couple unites two major sports: former world number one tennis player Ana Ivanovic and 2014 World Cup champion footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger. They have been married for eight years and are parents to three sons. Ana is actively involved with UNICEF and the UN Children’s Fund.

Georgina Rodriguez – partner of Cristiano Ronaldo

The Spanish dancer and model lives in an unofficial marriage with the current captain of Portugal’s national team. The media beauty and the top scorer of the decade have five children, three of whom were born via surrogate mothers. The couple met in 2016 when Cristiano visited the Gucci store where Georgina worked. In 2017, they made their public debut at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich.

Antonella Roccuzzo – wife of Lionel Messi

Everyone knows Messi, even those who don’t watch football. But not everyone knows his wife. Antonella has long avoided public life, dedicating herself to raising their three sons. The couple has known each other since childhood, as Lionel was a friend of Antonella’s brother. They married in the neighborhood where Messi grew up, and the wedding was broadcast to the entire city on big screens. Antonella is now not only the mother and wife of a sports star but also the founder of the children’s clothing brand Enfans.