Glamour, fame, and fortune fill the Premier League, but temptation, betrayal, and scandal lurk behind the scenes. Some of the world’s most famous and successful footballers have cheated on their partners with other women, sometimes even snatching their teammates’ girlfriends or hiring escorts. These are some of the most shocking cases of infidelity that shook the English media.
John Terry
In 2010, John Terry, a former Chelsea and England player, faced public scrutiny for his affair with Vanessa Perroncel, the ex-partner of his teammate Wayne Bridge, while she was pregnant with Bridge’s child. Terry, who was married to Toni Poole at the time, allegedly paid Perroncel to keep their relationship secret. However, the story was leaked to the press and caused a huge scandal that rocked the football world. Terry was stripped of his England captaincy by manager Fabio Capello and faced a backlash from fans and fellow players.
Kyle Walker
The married defender has been in the headlines for his turbulent personal life. He has a two-year-old son, Kairo, with Lauryn Goodman, a reality TV star and influencer, who he had a brief romance in 2019. The encounter allegedly occurred during a break from his now-wife. However, he was also accused of allegedly breaking lockdown rules. When rumors emerged that he partook in orgies and other indiscretions.
Ashley Cole
Ex Footballer Cole cheated on Cheryl Cole with multiple women, leading to their divorce in 2010. The former Arsenal and Chelsea defender had affairs with hairdresser Aimee Walton, glamour model Sonia Wild, secretary Vicki Gough, and nightclub hostess Ann Corbitt. Cheryl filed for divorce citing his “unreasonable behavior” and later said he “betrayed” her.
Ryan Giggs
in 2011, Ryan Giggs, a former Manchester United and Wales player, was revealed to have had an eight-year affair with Natasha Lever, his brother Rhodri Giggs’ wife. Giggs also had a six-month affair with Imogen Thomas, a former Miss Wales and reality TV star, in 2010. He tried to conceal his actions by obtaining a super-injunction, but his identity was eventually exposed through social media. Giggs eventually admitted to his affairs and apologised to his family and fans. He also faced legal action from his brother, who sued him for damages over the affair with his wife
Wayne Rooney
Rooney, who married his childhood sweetheart Coleen Rooney in 2008, has been accused of sleeping with several prostitutes, including Helen Wood, who later appeared on Big Brother, and Jenny Thompson, who also claimed to have had a threesome with him and another escort. Rooney allegedly paid £1,200 a night for sxx with Thompson while Coleen was pregnant with their first child in 2009. He also reportedly cheated on his wife with a hotel receptionist during a trip to Vancouver, Canada, in 2019.
Coleen, who has four sons with Rooney, has recently spoken out about her husband’s infidelities in an Amazon Prime documentary about his life and career. She said she has forgiven him but his behaviour was “unacceptable”.
Andy Carroll
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll have been caught up in a controversy after he was pictured in bed with two blonde women during his stag does in Dubai, just two weeks before his wedding to ex-TOWIE star Billi Mucklow. The other woman insisted nothing dodgy took place.
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