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      Top 10 richest Wags, including Georgina Rodriguez, Wanda Icardi, Victoria Beckham and Perrie Edwards but who’s on top?

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      THESE Wags are doing it for themselves.
      Forget their other (sometimes) more famous other halves, these incredible women have made their own money.

      Whether it’s from being a famous pop star, presenter or even an author, they’ve earned a mint as their footballing partners have grafted on the pitch.
      But who is the richest Wag today? Let SunSport tell you all.
      1. VICTORIA BECKHAM, £360M
      One half of the ‘Posh and Becks’ money-making brand, Victoria was famously one of the world conquering Spice Girls.
      And even though they’re back together, Victoria, now 46, still refuses to tour with Geri Halliwell and Co.

      Instead, she’s focused on her self-named fashion label – that is reportedly in financial trouble after the Covid-19 crisis.
      In 2019, it was revealed the label reported widening losses of £15.9million.

      Victoria Beckham is wealthy outside the Beckham brandCredit: Instagram

      Beckham is the wealthiest Wag in the worldCredit: Instagram
      2. SHAKIRA, £220M
      The Colombian singer’s Hips Don’t Lie, and neither does her bank account.
      Worth a whopping £220million, her net worth absolutely crushes her partner Gerard Pique’s £30million wealth.

      Back in January, Shakira, 44, sold the rights to her music for a tidy sum.
      Having sold 80 million records worldwide, she is the biggest selling female Latin artist in history.

      Shakira recently sold the rights to her musicCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Her £220m fortune dwarfs partner Gerard Pique’s £30m
      3. COLEEN ROONEY, £14M
      As her husband Wayne Rooney’s career thrived on the pitch, Coleen made a pretty penny off it with some shrewd moves.
      She wrote celebrity fashion columns for celeb magazines OK! and Closer, fronted a George at ASDA campaign, sold an exercise DVD and even became a children’s author, among other things.
      In recent months, however, she was embroiled in a dispute and dubbed ‘Wagatha Christie’ in a row with Rebekah Vardy over leaked Instagram messages.
      Rooney, 34, was ordered to pay £23,000 in court costs back in November.

      Coleen Rooney has amassed a £14m wealth through the yearsCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Rooney wrote columns for celeb gossip magazines and is an author of children’s booksCredit: The Mega Agency
      4. GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ, £7M
      Spanish beauty Georgina, 27, is, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner.
      Thanks to her Instagram page that has 24 million followers, she’s the most marketable Wag around today.
      The brunette has a deal with Italian swimwear company Yamamay, and recently showed off her curves in their new collection.
      She has appeared in photoshoots with magazines, including Nova Gente, Lux, VIP, Women’s Health, and LOVE, and now has her own fashion brand called OM by G.

      With her stunning looks, Georgina Rodriguez has appeared in various magazine photoshootsCredit: Instagram @instylespain

      Rodriguez is brand ambassador for Italian swimwear company YamamayCredit: The Mega Agency
      5. PERRIE EDWARDS, £6M
      Pop star Perrie, 27, rose to fame on the X Factor in 2011 through the group Little Mix.
      They split with Simon Cowell’s Syco label in 2018 because they wanted more independence with the music they were making.
      Perrie’s bandmate Jesy Nelson sensationally quit the band last year due to mental health issues, which could harm their future earnings as a threesome moving forward.
      But Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s other half is still worth a cool £6million.

      Perrie Edwards has made a £6m fortune since starring on X Factor in 2011Credit: Rex Features

      Edwards is in the band Little Mix and dates Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainCredit: Instagram
      6. CHRISTINE LAMPARD, £5M
      Christine was making her own dough well before she got together with former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
      The presenter, 42, hosted The One Show for three years from 2007, Dancing on Ice with Phillip Schofield from 2012-14, as well as This Morning from 2013-16.
      It’s also worth noting Christine also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing all the way back in 2008.
      She’s now a regular on ITV’s Loose Women.

      Glam Christine Lampard presents a variety of shows, including Loose WomenCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun

      Her other half is former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard
      7. ORIANA SABATINI, £4M
      Oriana, who dates Juventus superstar Paulo Dybala, is Argentina’s answer to Katy Perry.
      A singer in South America, she famously kissed a girl in a saucy promo for a pop single.
      And in January, she revealed that she is bisexual – but plans on marrying Dybala in the future.
      Oriana, 24, is the niece of former tennis beauty Gabriela Sabatini.

      Oriana Sabatini is Argentina’s answer to Katy Perry

      Sabatini recently revealed she was bisexual
      8. WANDA ICARDI, £3M
      TV personality, model, football agent… there’s plenty of strings to Wanda’s bow.
      The gorgeous Argie, 34, regularly shares sexy photos to her 7.4 million followers on Instagram.
      When her husband – PSG star Mauro Icardi – Wanda was queen of Italian TV.
      Now, she’s selling her own cosmetics range.

      Gorgeous Wanda Icardi leaves little to the imagination in a saucy Instagram postCredit: Instagram wanda_icardi

      Wanda is a TV personality and has a cosmetics brandCredit: Instagram wanda_icardi
      9. ABBEY CLANCY, £2.5M
      Peter Crouch’s wife Abbey, 35, appeared alongside her hubby in the latest Paddy Power TV ad.
      Otherwise, the model has appeared in campaigns for Triumph motorbikes, Umbro and walked the catwalk for Giles Deacon in his spring collection.
      Clancy also hosted Britain’s Next Top Model, the show she was discovered on, for 12 seasons until 2017.
      She has earned herself a respectable £2.5million.

      Abbey Clancy has a £2.5m fortune from her modelling and TV workCredit: Instagram

      Peter Crouch and Clancy share a snap to their followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      10. HELEN FLANAGAN, £2M
      Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, blonde bombshell Flanagan, 30, appeared on the ITV soap for 2000-12 – returning in 2017 until going on maternity leave in 2018.

      The actress, currently pregnant with her third child, has been in a relationship with Scott Sinclair since 2009.
      However, she recently told The Sun exclusively that she won’t be having any more children after suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum.
      With Sinclair recently signing for Preston North End, Flanagan is close to the Corrie set again. Don’t rule out a third return.

      Coronation Street beauty Helen Flanagan closes out the top 10Credit: Getty – Contributor

      Flanagan poses for an underwear shoot for Pour MoiCredit: The Mega Agency

      In a relationship with Scott Sinclair, Flanagan is expecting their third childCredit: Instagram

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      Man City star Bernardo Silva’s Wag Ines is stunning model who Netflix and chilled with midfielder during first lockdown

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      LOCKDOWN last year was kind to Manchester City star Bernardo Silva.
      Silva, 26, will have fond memories of the first lockdown last March as the UK battled to stop the spread of coronavirus.

      Bernardo Silva’s incredible Wag is Ines Degener Tomaz

      The pair cemented their romance during lockdown back in April

      Stunning Tomaz is a model and loves showing off her bikini body on Instagram

      It was when he cemented his romance with stunning model Ines Degener Tomaz, 22.
      The pair snuggled down together in Portugal in a huge countryside home – just an hour away from the capital.
      There, they ‘Netflix and chilled’ with pals until restrictions were lifted and football returned in the summer.
      So who is the beauty that’s stole Bernardo’s heart?

      LISBON LIONESS
      Gorgeous Tomaz is believed to be from Lisbon, where Silva was also born and raised.
      Unsurprisingly, with her natural good looks she’s a model and regularly shows off her amazing body in several bikini shots on Instagram.
      The confident blonde has also amassed around 54,000 followers on the social media network, who follow her on her travels.
      In terms of work, she’s a fan of promoting green brands that promote respect and care for the environment.

      Most recently, Silva and Tomaz enjoyed a romantic break away in Formentera, one of the Balearic Islands of Spain.

      Tomaz is believed to be from Lisbon

      The 22-year-old has over 54,000 followers on Instagram

      Silva took Tomaz to Formentera for a needed break and hired a yacht

      The loved-up couple take to surfing in the sea

      Tomaz always thinks of the environment and prefers to represent green brands
      They lived the high-life, hiring a yacht during their lavish holiday as their love blossomed.
      But it was last year when things really started hotting up.
      NETFLIX AND CHILL
      Back in April, Silva took to Instagram to share how he was spending his time in quarantine.
      He shared a snap sat next to Tomaz with a group of pals telling his fans what he had been doing.
      “Hey guys, it’s been over a month that we’re all locked down in our homes so I have decided to show you a little bit of what our quarantine looks like,” he wrote.
      “This is the group of friends with whom I’m spending my quarantine since the beginning.

      Tomaz spent her lockdown in quarantine with Silva and friends

      Tomaz shows off the charms that attracted Silva

      Tomaz loves to live life in the fast lane

      “I’ve been watching Netflix, plenty of sports during the day, playing the piano and learning how to cook better.
      “It is a good opportunity. My friends are very good cooks, so they have been teaching me a lot of things. It is time to try and enjoy ourselves at home and that is what I have been trying to do.”
      With company like Tomaz, it’s no doubt he did.

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      Viki Varga is the stunning model girlfriend of ex-Southampton favourite Graziano Pelle who is linked with Prem return

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      VIKI VARGAa could be making a welcome return to the Premier League.
      The gorgeous Hungarian model used to light up St. Mary’s Stadium when her beau – former Saints star Graziano Pelle – led the Premier League side’s forward line.

      Viki Varga is the gorgeous Wag of Graziano PelleCredit: Instagram@vikyvarga

      Pelle has been linked with a move to West Ham

      Varga could be headed for a Premier League return

      And now Pelle has been linked with a sensational return to England with West Ham.
      But since 2016, Varga, 29, has played the part of supportive Wag while Pelle has been banging in the goals for Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng – where he has scored 62 goals in 133 games.
      The pair upped sticks to Jinan, with the Italian striker offered an incredible £13.5m a year deal, and they’ve thrived in the Far East.
      In fact, Varga’s refused to take a back seat as her own career has continued to prosper.

      She is represented by Free Faces Management, Exte Management, Look Models and Fashion Models – meaning she scores tons of gigs, including many magazine cover shots.

      Over Christmas Varga spent time in Maldives with Pelle

      Varga is an internationally renowned modelCredit: Instagram@vikyvarga

      She’s originally from HungaryCredit: Instagram@vikyvarga

      Varga is believed to have made around £1m during her modelling careerCredit: Instagram@vikyvarga

      Whether it’s sexy lingerie or swimwear she’s showing off, or a high-brow fashion range, Varga is happy to show off her long legs – most recently spending the Christmas holidays in Maldives.
      In recent years, Varga has made the move into acting – appearing in a small role in Son of Saul.
      The film is set in Auschwitz during World War II and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2015.

      Pelle and Varga reportedly met in 2012, and have been inseparable ever since.
      Reports said they met on Facebook after Pelle came across her photos online and showered her with messages.

      Varga reportedly met Pelle in 2012Credit: Instagram@vikyvarga

      After seeing her pics on Facebook, Pelle showered her with messagesCredit: Instagram@vikyvarga

      And looking at Varga’s social media, it’s easy to see why he reached out to the stunner.
      On a daily basis, she shares sexy images to her adoring following on Instagram that encapsulate the life of a Wag perfectly.
      It’s no wonder then that she’s attracted over 515,000 followers who watch her every move.
      Here’s hoping she returns to our shores soon.

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      Kylian Mbappe’s Wag is Alicia Aylies who was crowned Miss France 2017, is pals with Tom Cruise and wants to be a lawyer

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      All hail the future queen of Wags – the girlfriend of Kylian Mbappe.
      Gorgeous Alicia Aylies, 22, came to our attention when she was spied cheering on France at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

      Meet Kylian Mbappe’s stunning girlfriend, Alicia AyliesCredit: Rex Features

      Aylies was spotted cheering on the French team at the 2018 World CupCredit: Goff Photos

      Standing next to the beautiful Tiziri Digne and Florian Thauvin’s missus Charlotte Pirroni, Aylies complimented the French Wags delirious with their partners’ success.
      And Aylies must’ve been delighted with her man Mbappe’s displays that continued to show why he’s expected to rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as a Ballon d’Or winner.
      After all, he came alive in their last-16 match against Argentina, netting twice in four minutes to kill off Messi and Co.
      But there’s much more to Aylies than just being a muse for the man expected to be the best footballer in the world.

      She earned her own plaudits when she was crowned Miss France 2017, later representing her country at Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas.
      The 5ft 10in stunner became an overnight success and celebrity in her homeland because of that.
      With her new found fame, she now rubs shoulders with Hollywood’s elite, including most recently with Tom Cruise at the Mission: Impossible – Fallout premiere.
      And at Paris Fashion Week 2018, Aylies turned heads as she attended a number of shows previewing next year’s collections from the world’s biggest designers.

      The stunning beauty won Miss France 2017Credit: Instagram / @aliciaayliesoff

      She wowed judges with her stunning curves to qualify for Miss Universe 2017Credit: Rex Features

      Standing at 5ft 10in tall, Aylies certainly stands out from the crowdCredit: Instagram / @aliciaayliesoff

      Aylies is now a major celebrity in her homelandCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Aylies keeps her romance with Mbappe under wrapsCredit: Getty – Contributor

      But there’s more to Aylies than vacuous red carpets, fashion shows and model shoots.
      Before she made her name on her good looks, the Martinique-born beauty wanted to become a lawyer.
      She started a law degree at the University of French Guiana before she was discovered as a model and put her studies to one side.
      We don’t think she’ll be needing that anytime soon, do you?

      Alicia shows off her incredible bikini bodCredit: Instagram / @aliciaayliesoff

      Aylies turned heads at Paris Fashion WeekCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Her new found fame means she rubs shoulders with the likes of Emmanuel MacronCredit: Reuters

      But there’s much more to Aylies than the fancy lifeCredit: Instagram / @aliciaayliesoff

      The Martinique-born beauty started a degreeCredit: Instagram / @aliciaayliesoff

      She briefly studied law at the University of French GuianaCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Aylies may not have finished her studies, but she’s living the high-life nowCredit: Instagram / @aliciaayliesoff

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      Raquel Mauri is the gorgeous Spanish missus of Croatia’s Ivan Rakitic who met ace in a coffee shop

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      THEY say if you really want something, you will keep going for it until finally you get what you want.
      And that was no different for Croatia’s Ivan Rakitic, 32, who really had to work the charm to finally earn a date with Raquel Mauri, 30.

      Raquel Mauri is the stunning Spanish Wag of Ivan RakiticCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Rakitic met Mauri in a coffee shop in Sevilla

      At first she rejected Rakitic and his advances

      It all happened when the midfield dynamo had just signed for Sevilla from Schalke 04 in 2011.
      He visited the same local coffee shop with his brother, where Mauri worked as a barista, as he settled into life in Spain.
      But, as he explained in his Players’ Tribune piece, his pigeon Spanish did him no favours in trying to woo his future wife.
      He wrote: “I don’t know how to explain it. Sometimes, you meet someone and you just have a different feeling.

      “Whenever I saw her, it was like a bomb went off inside me.
      “Week after week, I slowly started to learn some Spanish words, and if I was struggling, I would use my hands a lot to try to explain what I was trying to say to her.

      “She thought that was funny. She was like, ‘Me …  Jane. You … Tarzan.’

      “I was drinking so much coffee it was ridiculous. I probably asked her out 20 or 30 times.”

      Mauri was working at a coffee as a barista when she met Rakitic

      Rakitic revealed in a Players’ Tribune article that Mauri had her concerns about dating a footballer

      He said that part of the reason he did well at Sevilla was to get the chance to date Mauri

      Eventually, stunning Mauri went on a date with Rakitic after he asked her out over 20 timesCredit: Getty – Contributor

      The Croatian revealed that Mauri had her reservations about dating a footballer because he could end up having to move to another country.

      Rakitic continued: “You know, I’m not the biggest guy in the world, so I thought, ‘S***, maybe she sees me and she doesn’t think I’m going to be very good and Seville will sell me in the summer.’
      “Part of my motivation when I went to training was to establish myself in the squad so that I would be around for a while and this girl would finally have dinner with me. It literally took me seven months.”
      Eventually, Raquel agreed to grab lunch – and eight years later the pair are still together.
      They’re also the proud parents of two children, Althea and Adara.
      Rakitic revealed: “When I met my wife, I felt as though I really had something to play for, and my career went to another level after that.
      “We had a lot of special years in Seville. In 2013, I was named the first foreign captain of the club since Maradona.
      “That was such a special honour for me, especially because of how much the club meant to my wife’s grandfather.”
      Rakitic would go on to join Barcelona in 2014 but returned to Sevilla last summer.

      Mauri married Rakitic in Seville in 2015Credit: Getty – Contributor

      The happy couple have two children, Althea and AdaraCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source

      Mauri has settled into Wag life perfectly

      And her lifestyle has seen her attract over 700,000 followers on Instagram

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      Man Utd ace Daniel James’ Wag Ria Hughes is sports instructor who bought Wales winger a cockapoo for his birthday

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      WHEN Daniel James signed for Manchester United, one of the first people to congratulate him was his girlfriend.
      Gorgeous Wag Ria Hughes jumped on to Instagram as soon as the Welsh wizard’s £15m move from Swansea was sealed last year and proudly gushed about his achievements – in an emotional show of support.

      Ria Hughes, who dates Daniel James, joined the Man Utd Wags in 2019Credit: Instagram @daniel_james97

      Hughes shows off her sporty physique in a bikiniCredit: Facebook

      Hughes has been dating James for three yearsCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

      For his 21st birthday Hughes bought James a puppyCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

      The pair have been dating for three years and appear to be completely smitten with one another, often sharing love-up snaps on social media.
      And they even have an adorable pooch together, which Hughes gave James for his 21st birthday, in 2018.
      And Hughes isn’t your typical Wag, either.
      A sports instructor by trade, she shouldn’t have any trouble fitting in with the beautiful Maja Nilsson – the wife of Victor Lindelof and United’s other Wags.

      The fitness fanatic worked at a local gymnastics club in Swansea before making the move to Manchester after James took the next step in his career in 2019.
      Joining them on their journey north was Cockapoo called Hugo.
      In November 2018, Hughes gave her beloved the cute pet as a present for his birthday.
      The winger shared an image on Instagram of balloons spelling out a birthday message with the dog sat with a bow around his neck.

      Hugo is the couple’s pet Cockapoo, bought for James’ 21st birthdayCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

      James was over the moon to get Hugo for his milestone birthdayCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

      He wrote: “My early birthday present from @riakatehughes don’t know how she kept this a secret after asking for a dog for so long couldn’t ask for anything better love you.”
      Like young lovers do, the pair enjoy enjoy travelling and a summer break away – and headed to Marbella for some much-needed sun last summer.
      Hughes and James also enjoyed BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend that summer.
      On leaving Swansea in 2019, James signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford worth around £67,000-per-week.
      And Hughes was giddy at the news, sharing her adoration with her 600,000 plus followers.

      James and Hughes are music lovers, pictured here attending BBC Radio 1’s Big WeekendCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

      Hughes took to Instagram to gush praise on James when he signed for Man UtdCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

      Hughes should have no trouble fitting into United’s Wag circleCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97
      She wrote on Instagram: “Even after all these years you still manage to amaze me every single day.
      “You work so hard on and off the pitch at everything you do.
      “Your determination, your personality, how you deal with things, how selfless you are, how you treat people, your dedication, the ambition you have, just everything about you makes me so bloody proud.
      “What a dream of yours this is – I still can not believe it is happening.
      “I’m so lucky I get to watch you achieve your goals everyday. Forever grateful.
      “There is no better person who deserves this more. Keep working hard. Keep being you. I am so proud.”
      Hughes signed off her message telling her beau that she loves him.
      The pair could be on the move soon, though – with the winger out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      A host of clubs are keen to bring him in on loan, with Brighton keen on signing James until the end of the season.
      The 17-cap Wales star has scored six goals in 53 games in all competitions for United.

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      Stunning TV presenter Melissa Satta-Boateng is the wife of ex-Tottenham and Barcelona star Kevin-Prince Boateng

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      HAILING from Boston, Massachusetts to Sardinian parents, there’s no doubt Melissa Satta-Boateng was born with fire in her belly.
      The stunning Wag, who has been married to former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng since 2016, also isn’t afraid to talk about her sex life.

      Melissa Satta-Boateng is the stunning Wag of Kevin-Prince Boateng

      In fact, back in 2012 she once revealed why she thought her beau was always seeking treatment in the medical room.
      “The reason why he is always injured is because we have sex seven to ten times a week,” Satta-Boateng, 34, claimed.
      She added: “I’m afraid that’s the reason for the strain,” with Kevin-Prince out of action for most of that year with a thigh complaint.
      You can certainly think of worse ways to get injured.

      But Satta-Boateng herself has carved out her own unique career – starting with modelling in 2002.
      From presenting a Victoria’s Secret TV show special in 2009, her career on the small screen soon blossomed.
      She found herself working on a host of Italian shows, where she got to display her out-going personality.
      At the same time, Satta-Boateng appeared in sexy shoots with the likes of Maxim and Sports Illustrated.

      Melissa once claimed their active sex life was the reason for his injury problemsCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Melissa Satta-Boateng started out her own career as a modelCredit: Instagram

      Melissa Satta-Boateng once dated Italian soccer legend Christian VieriCredit: Instagram

      She has since become one of Italy’s top TV presentersCredit: Instagram

      Then came a high-profile relationship with Italian legend Christian Vieri, which ended in 2011 after she allegedly had an affair.
      Later that year, Satta-Boateng was engaged to Italian businessman Gianluca Vacchi.
      However, a month after that she was photographed going into a hotel late at night with basketball legend Kobe Bryant, which led to his wife Vanessa Bryant filing for divorce.
      But she has since found happiness with Kevin-Prince, and the hot couple had a child together in 2014 called Maddox Prince.
      While life off the pitch has been peachy for the footballer, his time on the pitch has been a bit different.
      Having enjoyed spells at Tottenham and AC Milan earlier in his career – as well as a shock loan stint at Barcelona in 2019 – Boateng is now at Serie B side Monza after struggling at Fiorentina and Besiktas last season.

      In 2011 Satta-Boateng caused controversy when she was seen with basketball legend Kobe BryantCredit: Instagram

      Satta-Boateng was engaged at the time of a late-night rendez vous with BryantCredit: Instagram

      Kevin Prince and Melissa Satta-Boateng married in 2016Credit: Instagram

      Melissa and Kevin-Prince had a child together, son Maddox PrinceCredit: Instagram

      A long-distance relationship is testing Melissa Satta-Boateng’s romance with her footballer beauCredit: Instagram

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      Dani Alves supermodel wife Joana Sanz turned down TWO proposals before their secret fancy Ibiza wedding

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      SPANISH supermodel Joana Sanz made Dani Alves work before she walked down the aisle.
      The 27-year-old, who has strutted her stuff for Jimmy Choo, Gucci and Philipp Plein, turned down TWO proposals before eventually saying ‘I do’ to the Brazilian legend.

      Joana Sanz turned down two marriage proposals from Dani Alves before they eventually got marriedCredit: Instagram @joanasanz

      Sanz (right) is a supermodel who has appeared for Jimmy Choo and GucciCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Sanz, who boasts almost 750,000 Instagram followers, lived in Paris with former PSG star husband Dani Alves, who moved back to Brazil in 2019.
      WHEN IT STARTED
      Joana and Dani, 37, started dating in 2015, after they were introduced by a mutual friend while the galloping right-back was still at Barcelona.
      Joana had been sharing a flat with the girlfriend of one of Alves’ business partners.
      After a year in Turin, where Alves won Serie A and the Coppa Italia and got to the final of the Champions League with Juventus, the pair hooked up.

      Joana, 27, has followed Alves all around the worldCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The 27-year-old grew up in Tenerife, in the Canary IslandsCredit: Instagram @joanasanz
      WEDDING BELLS
      Dani and Joana flew to Ibiza in 2017, where they were married in secret.
      The wedding took place on the island of Formantera, but little is known about who was in attendance or what went on.
      Despite posting often to their social media channels, both Joana and Dani stayed remarkably silent for their secret ceremony.
      Few pictures have been seen.

      Joana and Dani were married in a secret wedding in Ibiza in July 2017Credit: Splash News

      Joana says the secret to her and Dani’s marriage is humourCredit: AFP – Getty
      And Alves – a six-time La Liga and three-time Champions League winner – broke a cardinal rule at a wedding… he wore white.
      We suppose it’s OK if you’re the groom, but Alves then made another fashion faux pas by matching his white three-piece with trainers.
      There was some pre-wedding drama as well.
      TURNED DOWN TWICE
      In Spanish gossip magazine La Vanguardia, Joana revealed that she actually turned down TWO Dani Alves proposals before deciding to marry him after a third.

      She revealed in 2016: “Dani asked me in the hotel room alone. We do not like [putting on a show].
      “It was splendid… he already asked me three times.”
      The glossy also revealed that Joana was wearing two of her engagement rings.
      Joana has been a frequent visitor at the Fifa Best and Ballon d’Or awards evenings, rocking up to the red carpet alongside arguably the best right-back of his generation.

      Born in September 1993, Joana shot to fame as a model at 17 after appearing in the Supermodel of the World contest for top modelling agency Ford.
      Joana and Dani are yet to have children of their own, but she has become like a second mother to his two kids, Daniel and Victoria.
      She says the secret to their relationship is laughter.
      Joana said it would be ‘impossible’ for the couple to not find each other funny.

      “There is humour for a while and I think that over the years it will be more,” she said.
      “It also unites us a lot that we think exactly the same.
      “We finish [each other’s] sentences. It’s scary.”

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