TOP footballers’ wives and girlfriends who made the internet wonder: true love… or something more?

Por Maried Díaz
21 June, 2026

Beauty, fame, and millions. Every World Cup brings back the same debate on social media: true love or simply a couple no one saw coming? These are some of the relationships that have sparked the most comments among fans over time. Some insist there was true love. Others are convinced the real star was the wallet. 💸👀

💘 1.Kylian Mbappé and Ester Expósito.

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💘 2.Lamine Yamal and Inés García.

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💘 3.Vinícius Jr. and Virginia Fonseca.

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💘 4.Mario Balotelli and Francesca Monti.

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💘 5.Marco Fabián and Kristel Fabre.

💘 6.Mesut Özil and Amine Gülşe.

💘 7.Ronaldinho and Jakelyne Oliveira.

💘 8.Carlos Tevez and Natalia Fassi.

💘 9.Felipe Caicedo and María García.

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Because in football, it’s not just goals that people talk about. Sometimes, couples generate almost as much debate as the matches. 👀⚽❤️

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