MOVE over, Gary Lineker.
The wife of Daniele Rugani, the Juventus star who tested positive for coronavirus, is the presenter on the Italian version of Match of the Day.
Michela Persico is the stunning Wag of Juventus defender Daniele RuganiCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
The Juventus defender was revealed to have tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday night.
Just three days ago the Italian was pictured alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Aaron Ramsey and Co in the Juve dressing room after a win over Inter.
The game was played behind closed doors with Serie A later behind suspended completely.
Rugani later revealed on social media that he is “fine” and urged everyone to “respect the rules” in dealing with the pandemic.
A football TV presenter, Michela Persico is the Italian equivalent of Gary LinekerCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
Stunning Michela Persico is elegantly flawless in her Instagram snapsCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
Not afraid to show off her bikini bod, Michela Persico would be a welcome addition to England’s shoresCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
The beautiful Michela Persico, 28, hosts the Italian version of Match of the Day back in her homeland and is a well-respected journalist.
The Bergamo-born stunner has worked for the likes of Football Top 24, SportItalia and was formerly TeleLombardia’s sports editor.
The soccer-obsessed beauty worked hard to get where she is today, studying Languages at the University of Bergamo before getting her big break in football.
Most recently, she presented TV show Tiki Taka, earning her scores of male and female admirers in the process. Case in point, her social media game is off the charts too.
Thanks to her football knowledge and good looks, Michela has amassed nearly 350k followers on her Instagram, where we get a glimpse into her Wag life.
Born in Bergamo, Michela Persico has over 350k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
Before she got her big break in football, Michela Persico studied Languages at University of BergamoCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
Michela Persico met Daniele Rugani at a tennis match in ItalyCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
Ever since they began dating in 2016, Michela Persico has shown her support for her footballing beauCredit: Instagram @michelapersico
And fans will most certainly have noticed her penchant for sharing sexy bikini snaps, showing that Michela isn’t afraid of flashing the flesh.
Being Rugani’s number one fan, Michela has also been spied wearing a Juve shirt with her boo’s name and number on while cheering him on from the stands.
The hot couple reportedly met at a tennis match in Italy in 2016, eventually becoming friends on social media and carrying on the conversation there.
If she wanted to strike up a chat with us at SunSport, we’d be happy to accommodate her friend request.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk