MANY football fans are rejoicing at the news that the Bundesliga is all set to return to action this weekend.
After two months away, top level European football will finally be returning to screens.
We meet the partners of the Bundesliga stars returning to action this weekend
There’s much to play for – can any of the chasing pack wrestle top spot from Bayern Munich? Will Bayer Leverkusen sneak into the Champions League places? And can 2004 champions Werder Bremen clamber out of relegation peril?
With Europe still very much battling to contain the coronavirus pandemic, matches will be played behind closed doors for the foreseeable future.
But that doesn’t mean that those nearest and dearest to the league’s stars won’t be cheering them on every step of the way from home.
We introduce you to some of the Wags that will be supporting stars of the likes of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund among others as the show gets back on the road.
SCARLETT GARTMANN
Marco Reus married Scarlett Gartmann in 2019Credit: Getty – Contributor
The couple started dating in December 2015Credit: Instagram @scarlettgartmann
Gartmann has modelled for Hyundai and VolkswagenCredit: Instagram @scarlettgartmann
Marco Reus began dating German model Scarlett Gartmann in December 2015.
The 30-year-old has gone from strength-strength on the field and off it, with Gartmann having their first child in March 2019, and the loved up couple marrying later in the year.
The 26-year-old has posed for car makers Volkswagen and Hyundai – and is also regularly seen cheering her man on from the stands at BVB and national team matches.
SANDRA JERZE
Gnabry is believed to have started dating Sandra earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @Jerze
The pair spent Easter together in MunichCredit: Instagram @Jerze
Sandra is a Swiss modelCredit: Instagram @Jerze
Serge Gnabry’s amazing season with Bayern Munich may have been cruelly interrupted by the league’s suspension, but his stunning year doesn’t seem to have been halted too much.
For it is believed that the former Arsenal winger, 24, has been getting cosy with gorgeous Swiss model Sandra Jerze.
The pair are believed to have spent Easter together in Munich, as their new relationship goes from strength to strength.
Jerze once appeared in a music video for a song in which the lead singer dresses in a German national football team kit – but she now seems to have found romance with a real player.
ANN-KATHRIN BROMMEL
Gotze and Ann-Kathrin have been together since 2012Credit: Instagram @annkathrinvida
Ann-Kathrin is a lingerie modelCredit: Lado Alexi/Roba Press/Lickerish
Gotze struggled to hide his affection in a now-infamous pictureCredit: Flynet Pictures
Lingerie model Ann-Kathrin Brommel began dating Mario Gotze in 2012 and the happy pair wed six years later.
The smitten couple have been together through the highs and lows, from Mario’s health problems to his sensational World Cup winning goal.
And as an infamous picture from a holiday in Ibiza shows, he simply cannot hide his affection for his true love Ann-Kathrin.
IZABEL GOULART
Kevin Trapp is engaged to Izabel GoulartCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
The Stunning Brazilian is a supermodelCredit: Getty – Contributor
Goulart is a former Victoria’s Secret AngelCredit: The Mega Agency
Brazilian supermodel Izabel Goulart was named one of People magazine’s 100 sexiest women in the world in 2007, with the 35-year-old having previously worked as a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
She has since started dating Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, with the pair now engaged.
Goulart will be hoping that Eintracht do well on their return to action, having previously revealed: “Kevin and I make love a lot – four or five times a week.
“But if he has played in an important game and his team loses, I can make myself beautiful, have my nails done and wear my best lingerie – and there still won’t be any sex.”
ANNA LEWANDOWSKA
Ultra-fit Anna helps to keep hubby Robert in shapeCredit: Getty – Contributor
The Pole is a PE graduateCredit: Getty – Contributor
Anna has even competed for her country in karateCredit: Instagram @annalewandowskahpba
Robert Lewandowski’s wife Anna is also an athlete worthy of giving her 31-year-old hubby a run for his money.
She is a PE graduate, health and nutrition expert and has even represented Poland in karate championships around the world.
No doubt she has helped to keep Robert in fine shape, as he aims to help Bayern win yet another title over the next few months.
MIRJANA ZUBER
Mirjana Zuber is a successful Swiss
She is married to Hoffenheim star Steven
Hoffenheim’s Swiss midfielder Steven Zuber is married to former Miss Switzerland finalist Mirjana.
A successful model, Mirjana has also tried her hand at other professions, last year launching Elle Myra – an online shop that acts as a platform for young brands and designers.
Mirjana also filmed action sequences for US TV show Limitless, which was based on the Bradley Cooper film of the same name.
CHRISTINA GINTER
Christina (left) has taken in national team games alongside Reus’ wife ScarlettCredit: Getty – Contributor
Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter is married to Christina, who watched him at the World Cup in 2018.
When Matthias suffered a horror eye injury against Hannover later that year, Christina rarely left his side.
And she gushed on Instagram, labelling him “My everything”.
HANA BEHOUNKOVA
Schick has moved on loan to the BundesligaCredit: Refer to Caption
Hana is her man’s biggest fanCredit: Refer to Caption
Patrik Schick, 24, has enjoyed a fruitful time on loan at RB Leipzig from Roma.
And should it continue to go so swimmingly upon football’s return, he and girlfriend Hana Behounkova may look to make the move to Germany a permanent one.
Hana regularly posts adoring messages on Instagram, appearing to rarely miss his games.
JULIA VIGAS
The Spanish pair aren’t ones to shun German traditionCredit: EPA
The happy couple wed back in 2015
Julia is rumoured to favour a return to Spain
Thiago Alcantara is married to Spaniard Julia Vigas, the pair having wed in 2015.
The 29-year-old met Julia while playing for Barcelona, and it has been rumoured that she would like to return to Spain, having business interests in the Costa Brava.
But for now at least, the pair live in Munich together, as they have done since Thiago’s 2013 switch to Bayern.
CATHY HUMMELS
Cathy was voted Germany’s favourite Wag in 2013Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Cathy regularly turns out to support her manCredit: EPA
The couple have a young son named LudwigCredit: Refer to Caption
Mats Hummels’ wife Cathy was voted Germany’s most popular Wag in 2013.
While Mats may have hopped about from Bayern to Dortmund over his career, his home life has been far more settled.
He wed Cathy in June 2015, and the pair now have a two-year-old son named Ludwig.
PAULINA PIATEK
Paulina has encouraged Krzysztof to follow his dreamsCredit: Refer to Caption
The Pole was forced to deny stopping her husband from joining SpursCredit: Refer to Caption
The Piateks swapped Milan for BerlinCredit: Refer to Caption
Paulina had to deny rumours that she had vetoed husband Krzysztof’s mooted move to Tottenham in January, but the North Londoners’ loss was to be the Bundesliga’s gain.
Piatek instead ditched AC Milan for a £23.5million switch to Hertha Berlin, and Paulina couldn’t have been happier for him.
She wrote on Instagram: “Any place in the world, that allows my husband to grow, be happy, and make his dreams come true, is perfect for me.”
Krzysztof will be hoping to further vindicate the decision by banging goals in to keep Hertha clear of those dreaded relegation places.
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