Luis Figo: Portuguese Legend Reportedly Splits From Wife Helen Svedin
- Luis Figo and his wife Helen Svedin have gone their separate ways after their marriage of 24 years ended
- Figo, who usually attended events along with his partner, was spotted alone at the recent Laureus Awards ceremony
- The 2000 Ballon d'Or winner now focuses on his business ventures, while Svedin continues with her activities in the fashion industry
Portuguese football icon Luís Figo and his Swedish model wife, Helen Svedin, have reportedly parted ways, according to several reports in the Spanish media.
The 52-year-old former Real Madrid and Barcelona star and the 50-year-old Svedin, who married in 2001, have ended their romantic relationship.
Further reports suggest that Figo has left his wife after 24 years, and the ex-footballer has moved out of their family home.
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The former winger was known to attend events with his wife over the years, but he graced the recent Laureus Awards ceremony alone, SunSport reports.
At the event, Figo branded his three daughters, Daniela, Martina and Stella, as the best thing to have ever happened to him, failing to mention his wife.
According to Spanish outlet Vanitatis, the estranged couple are now "leading separate lives," even though they have yet to officially confirm their divorce.
Marca added that Figo had left the house for three weeks about three years ago.
More rumours linked the ex-player to a pretty model, Claudia Bavel, who previously claimed a relationship with Figo’s ex-teammate Iker Casillas.
The 2000 Ballon d’Or winner denied the allegations and further threatened legal action. Figo and Svedin, who have three children together, seemed to be having a perfect life.
However, several issues reportedly occurred privately. Since retiring from football, Figo has maintained a low profile.
He now focuses on his business ventures, while Svedin continues with her activities in the fashion industry.
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Their love story captivated fans as it was gathered that the pair met in 1996, during the peak of Svedin's career.
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It was more of a whirlwind romance, which was later sealed in a fairytale marriage in 2001.
Like many stories, their chapter together has seemingly closed, leading them to part ways.
Figo won as many as 16 trophies during his active days, including the UEFA Champions League, with stints at Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan.
Guardiola returns to wife?
Legit.ng earlier reported that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his ex-wife, Cristina Serra, are said to be making efforts to save their marriage months after their divorce proceedings began.
The tactician and his wife met in 1994 and married in 2014. News broke early this year that the couple, who have been separated for a while, are getting a divorce.
It was gathered that Pep spent Easter at the couple’s mansion in Barcelona, seeking reconciliation with his estranged wife.
Both continue to wear their wedding rings, signalling an ongoing commitment to the relationship.
The report noted that the former Bayern Munich manager vowed to fly home weekly to spend time with his family.
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