A few years ago a term became fashionable that referred to girlfriends, women and, ultimately, partners of soccer players. They were called WAGs, referring to being Wifes And Girlfriends, that is, wives and girlfriends. They didn’t have to be specifically for soccer players, but the term became so viral for the partners of these athletes that they almost appropriated it exclusively. Some of the most famous WAGs in the world have been Victoria Beckham, Shakira or Irina Shayk, women who normally already had a lot of fame before starting with their partners. The union between a beautiful young woman, whether she is a model, singer or presenter, and a successful soccer player, has always been one of the most desired in the world of entertainment. Edurne, the wife of David de Gea, or Gergoina, the wife of Cristiano Ronaldo, are already almost as famous as their husbands and are very popular and influential faces in the era of the networks.
But there are also WAGs that go more unnoticed. Women who simply remain “in the shadow” of their partners, because they don’t want to have such a big media impact, or simply, because they don’t attract as much attention. The usual thing is that the WAGs of the top soccer players have more visibility, although there are cases, such as that of Antonella Rancuzzo, Leo Messi’s wife, in which they are pure discretion. It depends a lot on the girl, the type of job or aspirations she has… and of course, what she wants to offer the world. The relationships of soccer players with their wives are always in the spotlight of the press, and that is a pressure that many cannot cope with. In fact, there are couples who have broken up because of rumors about infidelities that these yellow newspapers have no qualms about spreading. True or not, such rumors always crack a relationship and can be a huge hurdle for a couple. Soccer players are young, famous and wealthy guys who tend to lead collected lives, but who also go out to party from time to time. The perfect target for any girl who wants to hunt a good husband or simply hang the medal of having been with a famous athlete. Or with several, like the sensual Roxanne Jeffers.