Who are the retired footballers who have greyed and aged beyond recognition from their glory days and married younger women?
Here are three of the game’s top scorers who have landed younger beauties, proving that even after hanging up their boots, they can still score big.
Ian Rush and Carol Anthony
We start with Liverpool’s legendary goal scorer Ian Rush who popped the question to an Irish singer and model, Carol Anthony in 2019.
Carol is 22-years younger than Rushy, 61, but she’s previously admitted she doesn’t see the age gap as an issue.
They began dating in 2013, but haven’t set a date yet for their big day. Perhaps with the new year 2023, Rush is setting his eyes on the new goal? That is marrying the model?
The Liverpool icon has been in the relationship with the brunette beauty a year after he split up with long-term partner Tracy after 25 years of marriage.
Ronaldo and Celina
Next on our list is Brazil legend Ronaldo, who is set to marry for the third time after proposing to his model girlfriend while on vacation in the Caribbean.
The stunning Celina Locks, 14 years his junior, and the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan striker announced their engagement on Instagram with romantic “I love you” messages.
Celina, 32, showed off her ring to fans on social media and wrote in English, “Yes I do,” before adding in Portuguese, “I love you forever @ronaldo.”
The 46-year-old retired footballer, now President of LaLiga side Valladolid, replied: “Love you,” with four heart emoticons.
Teddy Sherigham and Kristina Andrioti
Teddy Sherigham, now 56, is married to gorgeous PR girl Kristina, who is 20-years younger than him.
They got married in Portugal in 2016, and have been together for 15 years and have a son together, George.
Teddy, the prolific Manchester United and Spurs scorer, has another son, Charlie from a previous relationship with Denise Sims.
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