True love, they say, is dead. People these days change their partners more frequently than they change clothes. Some, in fact, are so daring that they involve themselves with more than one partner.
The survival rate of a relationship among celebrity couples, especially, have always been low. The media limelight sometimes becomes too much to handle.The heartbreaks and broken stories have become the usual trend. However, even amidst this gloom, there is hope.
Even a molehill becomes a mountain in their case since they don’t have the luxury of keeping their lives extensively private.
Despite all that, there are some couples in the football fraternity that make people want to fall in love, even if there is a risk. The love these couple ooze gives one the feeling that true love still exists.
And here are 5 such footballers who have been a man of one woman…
#1 Lionel Messi
Just like he is within the world of football, exclusively playing professional football for one club only, his love-life mirrors his football life as well.
They say that love knows no age, it is just a feeling—something that makes age just a mere number. In the case of this Argentine couple, it couldn’t be any truer.
Antonella Rocuzzo was the cousin of one of his friends. Despite going to that friend’s house almost every day, he always seemed anxious and very eager during weekends. The reason? Rocuzzo always visited her cousin’s—Leo’s friend—home on the weekends. He was only 5 years old back then.
And he quickly fell for her.
The couple has known each other since childhood, and despite not tying themselves in the bond of marriage, are going strong. They are now the proud parents of two sons—and we can only hope that they live happy for the rest of their lives.
#2 Zinedine Zidane
It is actually a miracle that the shy Zidane could muster up the courage to a simple ’hello’ to an attractive young woman that lived in the same building as him.
Despite seeing Veronica Fernandez almost every day, the legendary French midfielder was too reserved to start a conversation. He might have had his outbursts and fits on the football pitch, but off it, he is one fine gentleman.
Finally, he decided that enough was enough and let a small ‘hello’ one day. After several such greetings down the hallways of their building, Zidane decided to propose her. The rest is history.
The couple has been married since 1994 and is the proud parents of 4 children—all of whom represent Real Madrid at different age groups.
#3 Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Within the football fraternity, he might have played for many different clubs as it challenges his abilities as a footballer. Outside of it, however, he is a loyal man.
In 2002, when Zlatan Ibrahimovic double-parked his Ferrari next to a Mercedes, the owner of the latter was furious at the superstar football. She hissed him to move his car, and that’s when Helena Seger had him.
Her outspoken and brave attitude triggered a feeling within Ibrahimovic, something that has amplified ever since. Despite being 11 years older than Zlatan, the pair has maintained their understanding in a beautiful manner.
It has been 14 years since they first met each other, and here they are…together with two sons that mark their love. They stand as an example for aspiring couples.
#4 Raul Gonzalez
Barnon was one of trendiest bars in Spain back in the 90s. Almost every Real Madrid player visited it in their leisure time in an attempt to relax after a tough day of practice sessions.
Raul was no different. Even though he has always kept his private life hidden from the cameras, Barnon was a place he frequently visited—and there was another reason why.
A waitress at the bar enchanted Raul with her beauty. The more he saw her, the more he was mesmerised. And then it happened. In what was a decision that surprised many, Raul and Mamen Sanz got married in 1999.
And they have been together since, becoming the parents of four sons and one daughter. His love for her was always depicted when the legendary Real Madrid man scored a goal—celebrating by kissing his ring finger.
#5 David Beckham
And the most famous football couple in the history of mankind. David and Victoria Beckham is (to me, they are one, hence the use of is instead of are) a pairing that aspires many young people. They say that true love is dead, but the hope is revived when one sees these two walking together and representing them in the classiest of ways possible.
One day, while flipping through a photo book of up and coming stars, Victoria paused when she saw the picture of David Beckham. “I wouldn’t mind asking him out,” she said to her friend jokingly.
During those days, Posh’s bandmate, Mel C, dated Ryan Giggs. So the two friends often went to games. As luck would have it, they finally met each other at a players’ bar. David, apparently, was so nervous that he could barely speak.
Posh did the ice-breaking. Whatever she did just had him spellbound —and he has been in that state ever since.
The couple tied the knot in 1999 and have four adorable kids. Relationship goals right there.
