The Football Manager WAGs Who Are Hotter Than The Players’ Partners
The FOOTBALL season has arrived and that means the WAGs are back.
The battle for the Premier League title kicked off yesterday and football fans can look forward to 33 weekends, four midweek games and a week of holidays.
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And with that comes the return of the WAGs – the wives and girlfriends of the Premier League players.
But there’s a whole other group of players we need to watch out for this season: the great partners of the men who manage the teams.
Earlier this month, The Sun exclusively revealed that Southampton FC boss Russell Martin, 38, is reportedly in love with former glamour model Lucy Pinder, 40.
The Southampton manager became close to Lucy and friends said they were “in love” at a Sky Sports party.
A source told The Sun: “She’s a regular at Southampton events and is always present at the club as a die-hard fan.
“Over the weeks and months, their friendship grew into something more.
“They are a match made in heaven — or at least in Southampton. They are crazy about each other.”
Former Page 3 star Lucy first came to public attention in 2003 when a freelance photographer discovered her on Bournemouth beach.
During her time as a glamour model she became popular in men’s magazines such as Nuts, FHM and Loaded.
Lucy’s popularity grew and in 2007 she was named ‘Best Boobs in the World’ by Ralph Magazine and was also ranked 16th on FHM’s Sexiest Women list.
In 2009, she joined Celebrity Big Brother but was voted off in the first week. Since then, she has focused on an acting career.
Lucy, who is reportedly worth £2million, also starred in the horror comedy Strippers vs Werewolves, after which she went on to have supporting roles in several other films.
She starred opposite Martin Kemp in the 2015 film Age of Kill and in the 2018 films Suburban Fairytale and Fanged Up.
Lucy isn’t the only beautiful woman turning heads and putting the other halves of the players under pressure.
In this article we look at the partners of the team managers. You could say that the WAGs are even more popular now!
Team: Arsenal
Mikel Arteta marries Lorena Bernal
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Lorena Bernal, the wife of Arsenal manager and former Everton star Mikel Arteta, knows how to shoot when it comes to hard work.
The 43-year-old was born in Tucuman, Argentina and moved to Spain at the age of one. She is known for her work as a model, actress and television presenter.
At the age of seven, she moved to America to pursue a career in modeling.
Lorena speaks fluent French, Spanish and English and has appeared on both Spanish and American screens, where she appeared in series such as Chuck and CSI: Miami.
She met Mikel in 2002, without knowing that he had a football career. After dating for six years, they got married in 2010 in Mallorca, Spain.
The couple have three sons: Gabriel, 15, Daniel, 12, and Oliver, nine.
Lorena has amassed a significant social media following, with over 34,300 followers on Instagram, where she shares insights into her professional and personal life.
She also has more than 19,000 followers on Twitter, but she is a bit more reserved on that platform.
Team: Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq
Steven Gerrard Marries Alex Curran
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Alex Curran, 41, is a famous English model, fashion columnist and businesswoman.
She was once considered one of the ‘leading WAGs’ after marrying former Liverpool and England footballer Steven Gerrard in 2007.
Alex first came to public attention as a model before launching her own perfume called Alex in 2007.
In 2010 she launched her own fashion collection, Forever Unique by Alex Gerrard, and a second collection followed in 2011.
In 2013, she was announced as a model for the Lipsy VIP collection.
Alex’s net worth is estimated to be between £1 and £3 million. She earns her money from her modeling, her work as a fashion columnist and her various business ventures.
Team: Atletico Madrid manager
Diego Simeone married Carla Pereyra
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Carla Pereyra, 36, has built a successful career in the fashion and TV industries and started her modelling career at a young age.
She has worked with renowned fashion brands such as Max Mara and Alberta Ferretti and has also appeared in several international magazines, including Vanity Fair.
In addition to her modeling and TV work, Carla is also an entrepreneur and has set up her own fashion and lifestyle projects.
Carla and Diego Simeone became a couple in 2014 and the couple now have two daughters: Francesca, seven, and Valentina, four.
There are no exact figures known about Carla Pereyra’s net worth, but her income from modelling, television and business ventures, combined with Diego Simeone’s considerable fortune (estimated at around £40 million), ensure that the couple enjoys a lavish lifestyle.
Team: Bayer Leverkusen from Germany
Xabi Alonso married Nagore Aranburu
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The 44-year-old Spanish actress is not only the wife of Spanish football legend Xabi Alonso, but has also built her own successful career in the entertainment industry.
Nagore has starred in several Spanish television series and films, illustrating her versatility and talent as an actress.
Besides her work as an actress, she has also worked as a television presenter. She became popular for her engaging screen presence.
The couple, consisting of Jontxu (15), Ane (13) and Emma (10), are estimated to be worth around £20 million.
Team: Leicester City FC
Brendan Rodgers Marries Charlotte Searle
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Charlotte Searle leads a relatively private life, but has received a lot of public attention through her relationship with the famous football manager Brendan.
Before her marriage, Charlotte worked in the hospitality and travel industry.
The couple met when she was working as a travel coordinator at Liverpool FC, where Rodgers was manager.
They married in June 2017 in a ceremony in Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Although her net worth is unknown, her net worth is estimated to be around £16 million.
Together they enjoy a comfortable and prosperous life, often supporting charities and attending important events.
Meet the WAGS of English footballers
England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and moved to Germany with him and their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
Laura Celia Valk (friend of Jude Bellingham)
The gorgeous Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million followers on Instagram and is reportedly head over heels in love with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two children tends to stay out of the spotlight, but is regularly seen at England matches.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter to be in a relationship with an English star. Iris’ father is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped down from her role after giving birth to a baby boy.
Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here
