Sometimes, love doesn’t pay.
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Kyle Walker
Walker’s marriage to Annie Kilner has ended after years of turmoil. Annie filed for divorce following revelations that the Manchester City star had fathered two children outside their relationship with mistress Lauyn Goodman.
Despite staying with Kyle after the first affair in 2020, the second scandal proved too much, and she is now seeking half of his £27 million fortune.
Emmanuel Eboue
Former Arsenal star Eboue lost his entire fortune during a bitter divorce from Aurelie Bertrand in 2017. She was awarded all their assets, leaving Eboue penniless and struggling to survive.
He later admitted his naivety in signing documents without question, which led to his financial downfall. Eboue’s tragic story highlights the risks some players face when their personal and financial lives collide.
Geremi
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Geremi’s marriage ended when he discovered that his wife’s twin sons, whom he had raised as his own for 16 years, were fathered by her former partner.
The emotional revelation led Geremi to file for divorce, citing ‘repeated lies’ and claiming it destroyed their marriage. The bombshell further underscores the emotional toll of high-profile splits in the football world.
Ryan Giggs
Giggs’ marriage to Stacey Cook ended in 2017 after a series of high-profile affairs, including an eight-year relationship with his brother’s wife Natasha.
The Manchester United legend faced a bitter divorce battle over his £40 million fortune but managed to reach a confidential settlement.
Giggs’ personal life has often overshadowed his professional accomplishments, making his split one of football’s most infamous.
Achraf Hakimi
Hakimi’s divorce from Hiba Abouk took a shocking turn when it was revealed that most of his assets were in his mother’s name. This financial setup left his ex-wife with little claim to his £18.4 million fortune, despite her request for half during their divorce proceedings.
The unusual arrangement sparked speculation about whether the Paris Saint-Germain defender had planned this in anticipation of their split.
Francesco Totti
Italian football icon Totti’s separation from Ilary Blasi turned into a public spectacle. Both accused each other of infidelity, and the divorce battle escalated with disputes over luxury items like Totti’s watch collection and Blasi’s designer handbags.
The former couple also clashed over custody of their children and their lavish home, making their split one of the most dramatic in football history.
David James
Former England goalkeeper James declared bankruptcy in 2014 after losing much of his £20 million fortune, partly due to his divorce from his ex-wife Tanya.
She accused him of failing to support their children and claimed he reneged on promises made during their settlement. James was forced to auction his football memorabilia and other assets to settle debts, offering a cautionary tale about financial mismanagement.
Thierry Henry
Arsenal legend Henry split from Claire Merry in 2007 after just four years of marriage.
The divorce, which followed rumours of Henry’s affair with a Spanish actress, reportedly cost him nearly £10 million. Despite the hefty payout, Henry retained their £6 million home, later demolishing it to build a larger property.
Thomas Tuchel
Former Chelsea manager Tuchel divorced his wife Sisi in 2022 after 13 years of marriage. She cited irreconcilable differences, and shortly after the split, Tuchel began dating Natalie Guerriero.
The German’s personal life reportedly became a source of gossip within the Chelsea locker room, adding to the drama surrounding his eventual departure from the club.
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