Switzerland's neutral WAGS have managed to keep their cool amid Euros pressure while Three Lions camp has been mired in drama
- Switzerland's WAGs are as glamorous as they are accomplished
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England's Euros fate will be decided today as the Three Lions gear up to take on Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
Despite being the favourites to win, Gareth Southgate's men have under-performed, scraping through with narrow leads and draws, with their lacklustre play blamed on drama brewing in the camp.
On the eve of England's final Euros group game, Kieran Trippier's wife has posted a cryptic message writing: 'Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you'd never get over and it's the best feeling in the world.'
The England camp has been trying - in vain - to keep a lid on stories about Kyle Walker's marital blow-up to allow the vice captain to concentrate on his football after both wife Annie Kilner and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman attended the last game versus Denmark.
Perhaps they could take a lesson from the famous neutral Swiss - who have managed to stay out of the limelight and avoid drama throughout the tournament.
The glamorous WAGs on hand - including a jewellery business owner, a PhD student and a social media influencer joining the likes of England's glamorous posse including Katie Kane, Tolami Benson and Megan Davison.
Some met the squad as teenagers - Celine Widmer, 31, has been dating right-back Silvan Widmer for 12 years.
While Celine is a jewellery maker, Alexandra Munger - the girlfriend of defender Fabian Schär - is currently studying for PhD at the University of Zurich.
Speaking to Schweizer Illustrierte in 2020, when the couple announced their separation, Mirjana revealed that the exes were on good terms
Steven Zuber's ex-wife Mirjana is a former Miss Switzerland, model and current fitness influencer with her own podcast
And the players' old flames are no less glamorous, including Kosovan-Albanian pop star Dhurata Ahmetaj (pictured) - who was once said to be in a relationship with winger Xherdan Shaqiri
Other - very impressive - women include influecners and mothers who will be sure to cheer on their partners.
In fact, the Swiss squad have crossed paths with other commendable ladies, including Kosovan-Albanian pop star Dhurata Ahmetaj - who was once said to be in a relationship with winger Xherdan Shaqiri.
Elsewhere, Steven Zuber's ex-wife Mirjana is a former Miss Switzerland, model and current fitness influencer with her own podcast. She even experimented with being a stuntwoman in Los Angeles.
Speaking to Schweizer Illustrierte in 2020, when the couple announced their separation, Mirjana revealed that the exes were on good terms.
'I had a wonderful time with Steven, for which I am very grateful and which I will always remember fondly,' she added.
Mirjana had first met the athlete when she was just 15 years old and he was 17.
She added: 'Twelve years of relationship, five of them as a married couple. Of course it's sad.'
Elsewhere, some of the players like to keep their romances more elusive.
Forward Kwadwo Duah, 27, has credited his girlfriend for helping him get through tough times in The Atlantic, but not much information is known about her.
In other instances, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 26, and left-back Ricardo Rodriguez, 31, have both mentioned girlfriends in passing, in past reports.
Here, FEMAIL looks at the stunning women linked to players on the Swiss football team - who are as glamorous as they are accomplished...
Celine Widmer
Celine Widmer, the wife of Silvan Widmer, is often seen sporting a football jersey and supporting her husband
The glamorous couple, who also share two young daughters together, are often seen out at luxury events
The 31-year-old mother-of-two often showcases her designer wardrobe to her Instagram followers
Celine Widmer, 31, is the glamorous wife of right-back footballer Silvan Widmer, also 31. The pair are long-time partners and have been dating for 12 years.
Her Instagram reveals that she's her husband's number-one supporter. She regularly shares snaps of herself donning a football jersey in the stands, cheering Silvan on, who also plays for Bundesliga club Mainz 05.
Celine has shared a string of glamorous photographs of her in Germany during Switzerland's previous games in the Euros 2024.
The glam couple share two young daughters, Alissa, five, and Zoe, three, who have not appeared at the games so far.
In addition to being a WAG, Celine is successful in her own right and founded a luxury jewellery company called Aloe Jewellery, which sells high-end pieces for special occasions, ranging up to £11,200.
Celine's love of luxury items doesn't stop with jewellery, and she often provides her Instagram followers with a look into her lavish wardrobe, filled with Hermes and Chanel bags.
Alexandra Munger
Alexandra Munger (pictured) is the stunning long-term girlfriend of Switzerland's defender Fabian Schär
In addition to supporting her partner in his career, Alexandra is studying for a Phd at Zurich University
The glamorous WAG has travelled to Germany alongside her parents to support Fabian at the Euros 2024
Alexandra Munger is the girlfriend of Switzerland's defender Fabian Schär, who also plays for Newcastle United.
She boasts an impressive academic background and is a Master of Law while also currently studying for a PhD from the University of Zurich.
But her educational pursuits do not stop her from supporting her long-term partner, Fabian, 31.
In addition to being a frequent face at Fabian's Newcastle matches, she has travelled to Germany and regularly shares snaps with the other WAGs.
If she's not studying or supporting her partner, Alexandra updates her Instagram followers with glamorous holiday photographs.
Quite the jet setter, this summer alone, Alexandra has travelled to Italy, Mallorca, Germany, and the UK.
She also boasts a close relationship with her mother and father, who have also travelled to the Euros 2024 to cheer Fabian on alongside Alexandra.
Selin Bey
Cédric Zesiger's glamorous girlfriend, Selin (pictured), often shares glittering photographs on her Instagram
Selin, who hosts a podcast called She Talks, has been through her partners side throughout the Euros 2024 in Germany
Selin has been by her partner's side throughout the Euros and has shared snaps from the stands while cheering Cédric on. Pictured in 2021
Selin Bey, 24, is the girlfriend of Switzerland's centre back Cédric Zesiger, 26, who also plays for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg.
Despite being a glamorous WAG, Selin has a relatively small platform on social media, with 1,600 followers on Instagram.
She was born in Switzerland but currently resides in Germany - the ideal location for watching her football partner play in the Euros.
Selin also hosts a podcast called She Talks, which she launched on Spotify in May this year.
'My name is Selin, I am 24 years old. I grew up in Switzerland and currently live in Germany,' she wrote in the podcast description.
She added: 'I've worked a lot on myself over the last few years and had a lot of experiences, so I'm happy to let you become a part of it.
'I hope you can take a little inspiration from each episode. We talk about love, friendship, beauty, self-development and much more.'
Selin has been by her partner's side throughout the Euros and has shared snaps from the stands while cheering Cédric on.
Melanie Akanji
The glamorous Melanie Akanji (pictured) is wife to Manchester City and Switzerland's defender Manuel
Melanie and Manuel are pictured celebrating UEFA Champions League 2022/23 final match between Manchester City FC and FC Internazionale at Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023
Melanie Akanji wed Switzerland's defender Manuel Akanji, 28, who also plays for Manchester City, in 2019.
Unlike many other WAGs, Melanie maintains a lowkey lifestyle, sharing snippets of her life on her private Instagram with close friends and family.
Due to Melanie's private lifestyle, it is unclear what she does for a career or in her spare time.
On the other hand, the Swiss-Nigerian footballer regularly keeps his followers up to date with his happenings and recently announced that the couple are expecting their third child together.
The pair also have two young sons together, Aayden and Keeyan. Announcing their pregnancy to the world, Manuel said in an Instagram post: 'We're overjoyed and grateful to be expecting our third child. These two are going to be the best big brothers!'
Despite Melanie's absence from social media, Manuel praises his wife and shares snaps of her. For instance, he gushed over his wife on International Women's Day in 2023.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote, 'On this International Women's Day, I wanted to take a moment to thank all the women in my life and especially you, for all your love, efforts, and dedication to our family.
'Your kindness and determination inspire me every day, and I'm forever grateful to have you in my life.'
Kristina Šivčić
Remo Freuler has been married to Kristina Šivčić since 2019 - and the pair will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary on Friday, just one day ahead of Switzerland's game against England
In October 2021, the couple welcomed their first son, Romeo and their second baby Hana arrived in September
Kristina, who has a Serbian background, has in past opened up about feeling torn when Switzerland plays her home country
Remo Freuler has been married to Kristina Šivčić since 2019 - and the pair will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary on Friday, just one day before Switzerland's game against England.
In October 2021, the couple welcomed their first son, Romeo and their second baby Hana arrived in September.
Kristina, who has a Serbian background, has in past opened up about feeling torn when Switzerland plays her home country.
'My heart beats for both nations because I was born in Switzerland and my boyfriend plays for the national team, but I never forget where I come from,' she said years ago, as reported by Sportal.rs.
'That's how I'll cheer.'
Remo, 32, is a midfielder for the club Bologna, on loan from Nottingham Forest.
It is not known what Kristina's job is, but she often posts glamorous behind the scene snaps of her and Remo's life.
Leonita Lekaj
As reported by Sport Bild , Granit - who is the Swiss team's captain and currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen - met his partner in 2015, when he was with Borussia Mönchengladbach
The outlet added that in recent months, his wife has been a key consideration in his leaving Arsenal for Leverkusen, given that she originally comes from Germany. The couple both share a Kosovo-Albanian heritage, according to the Mirror
Midfielder Granit Xhaka, 31, has been married to his wife Leonita since 2017 - and the couple have two daughters together.
As reported by Sport Bild, Granit - who is the Swiss team's captain and currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen - met his partner in 2015, when he was with Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The outlet added that in recent months, his wife has been a key consideration in his leaving Arsenal for Leverkusen, given that she originally comes from Germany.
The couple both share a Kosovo-Albanian heritage, according to the Mirror.
The football player is also known for his feisty personality on and off the pitch.
As reported by the Mirror last year, while still with Arsenal, Granit slammed his team mates' after the team's crushing 2-0 loss against Newcastle.
'If someone isn’t ready for this game, stay at home. It doesn’t matter the age. If you’re not ready or you’re nervous, stay on the bench, stay at home, don’t come here,' he said.
'We need people to have the balls to come here and play. We knew this game was maybe the most important for us but, with a performance like this, it’s not acceptable.'
Naomi Embolo
Breel Embolo, 27 - who is a forward for Ligue 1 club Monaco - has two children with his partner Naomi
The couple don't appear to be married, but share a son and daughter. Naomi has been sharing supportive snaps for Breel, featuring the kids, during this Euros 2024
It is not known what Naomi does for a job, but she appears to be based in Monaco with Breel and their kids
Breel Embolo, 27 - who is a forward for Ligue 1 club Monaco - has two children with his partner Naomi.
The couple don't appear to be married, but share a son and daughter. Naomi has been sharing supportive snaps for Breel, featuring the kids, during this Euros 2024.
But while both often share social media photos of their kids, the couple shy away from posting photos of one another.
It is not known what Naomi does for a job, but she appears to be based in Monaco with Breel and their kids.
Qendresa Steffen
Renato Steffen married his wife Quendresa in a lavish 2019 ceremony. Speaking to Schweizer Illustrierte on the day, the left winger, 32, gushed about 'her laugh, her clumsy nature and her humour'
Renato Steffen married his wife Quendresa in a lavish 2019 ceremony.
Speaking to Schweizer Illustrierte on the day, the left winger, 32, gushed about 'her laugh, her clumsy nature and her humour'.
'I love Qendresa so much because in a way she thinks the same way I do,' he added.
The couple - who share a son together - were together for two and a half years before Renato popped the question.
Quendresa is originally from Kosovo, but grew up in Zurich. She told the outlet that she was drawn to Renato's generosity and the fact that he 'always sees the good in people'.
The couple, following their nuptials, then enjoyed a sun-soaked honeymoon in the Maldives.
They largely keep their family life private from social media.
Alina Sommer
Alina Sommer is the wife of Switzerland's goalkeeper Yann Sommer (Alina is pictured in Frankfurt, 2024)
The couple tied the knot in 2019 and have since welcomed two children together, Mila and Nayla
The mother-of-two maintains a private lifestyle and does not post on a public Instagram account
Wife to Switzerland's goalkeeper, Alina Sommer, stays out of the spotlight and leaves the cameras to her husband, Yann Sommer.
The pair tied the knot in August 2019 and welcomed their daughter, Mila, the following November. Alina has since given birth to their second child, Nayla.
At the time, in 2021, Switzerland's first-choice goalkeeper, Yann, missed his team's vital match against Turkey to attend the birth of his second child in Cologne.
While Alina has a private Instagram account, Yann, 35, occasionally posts images of his wife and children.
Alina keeps a private lifestyle, with the pair also choosing to keep their children's faces away from the public eye, meaning it is unknown what the mother-of-two does for a career.
Lea Lehmann
Midfielder Fabian Rieder, 22, plays as a midfielder for VfB Stuttgart - on loan from Ligue 1 club Rennes. He appears to be linked to Lea Lehmann, as per an Instagram Story highlight on his social media labelled with a '<3'
Not much is known about Lea, who appears to lead a very glamorous life with designer clothes and luxurious trips shared on social media
Lea looks to be supporting her boyfriend on this season, pictured sporting a football jersey in the stands
Midfielder Fabian Rieder, 22, plays as a midfielder for VfB Stuttgart - on loan from Ligue 1 club Rennes.
He appears to be linked to Lea Lehmann, as per an Instagram Story highlight on his social media labelled with a '<3'.
Not much is known about Lea, who appears to lead a very glamorous life with designer clothes and luxurious trips shared on social media.
Fury in England camp as yet another off-field drama threatens to overshadow Euros campaign: Kieran Trippier's wife posts cryptic message on eve of Slovenia game - as WAG war between Annie Kilner and Lauryn Goodman rumbles on
Gareth Southgate will be furious at yet another distracting off-field WAG drama on the eve of England's final group game after Kieran Trippier's wife sent a cryptic social media post and unfollowed him on Instagram, MailOnline can reveal.
The England camp has been trying in vain to keep a lid on stories about Kyle Walker's marital blow-up to allow the vice captain to concentrate on his football after both wife Annie Kilner and ex-lover Lauryn Goodman attended the last game versus Denmark.
But, with the Three Lions boss keen to reinvigorate his side's Euro 2024 campaign with a good performance, sources claim he will be angry at the emergence of more domestic trouble, this time concerning his other full back.
Tripper's home life was thrust into the limelight today when it was revealed his wife Charlotte, 33, had posted on Instagram: 'Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you'd never get over and it's the best feeling in the world.'
Eagle-eyes fans also spotted the WAG, who has remained in the UK with her three children rather than travel to Germany to cheer on her husband, is not following his account, even though he still follows her.
Earlier today Charlotte Trippier post a short film of herself enjoying 'some calm' before the school run on her Instagram story, which she has since deleted. The video showed her in a dressing gown looking into the camera pensively.
Last week, England's disappointing draw against Denmark was overshadowed as Lauryn and Annie both showed up to watch Walker play, but avoided any confrontation by sitting in separate areas of the stands.
Charlotte and Kieran are childhood sweethearts, who married in June 2016 and have three children
Charlotte wrote in an Instagram story yesterday: 'Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you'd never get over and it's the best feeling in the world'
WAGs that have travelled to Germany include Kyle Walker 's wife Annie Kilner and - controversially - his former lover Lauryn Goodman (seen posing with their son, Kairo)
Walker with his wife Annie Kilner and their family after England's game against Denmark
A source told MailOnline that players' families had been warned by the FA about the importance of their domestic troubles not leaking out during the Euros because of the impact this might have on their performances.
The source said: 'Gareth Southgate and the FA will be furious that their approach of trying to keep personal news about the players from appearing in the media during the Euros has failed.
'The FA has made a big attempt to keep a lid on things, especially when it comes to Kyle Walker but they've not been able to stop it, which will be very frustrating for them.
'It's actually been a bit of a disaster because first you had Lauryn Goodman going to Germany and now there's all this speculation surrounding Trippier.'
The source added: 'Before the tournament started all the players' relatives were told that they shouldn't speak to the media about any of this.
'The FA also didn't want a repeat of what happened during the 2006 World Cup in Baden Baden.
Trippier looked happy and relaxed during England training yesterday, where he's seen with Jude Bellingham
Annie Kilner, Kyle Walker, was seen watching the game from the stands in a striking red jacket, jeans and shades
Lauryn Goodman takes her son Kairo to watch his father Kyle Walker for England yesterday
'That's why they chose not to have the WAGs staying in Germany for the Euros and there's been no official hotel for them.'
Another source revealed: 'All the close relatives of the England players were strictly told that news about their personal lives had to be kept out of the media because it could affect team morale and performance.
'Relatives were told not to speak to the media if approached by them. But it's not been easy because some people have gone out of their way to get media attention during the Euros.
'Southgate will be furious because they've not been able to keep down some of this noise, which is bound to affect some of the players.'
The source revealed that Lauryn Goodman, Kyle Walker's former lover, has already indicated that she may travel to Germany this weekend for the team's round of 16 match.
Charlotte and Kieran Trippier are childhood sweethearts, who married in June 2016 and have three children. Charlotte used to also run Instagram fashion blog Style Up Sisters alongside her sister Rosie Wray, but the account appears to no longer be active.
Further posts in her Instagram story yesterday - which included the caption 'the sun is shining, happy Monday' - show the WAG sitting in the car listening to music while she waits to pick up her children from school.
Instead of travelling to Germany, Charlotte spent last Friday at popular Newcastle fair The Hoppings, sharing snaps on her Instagram of her day out with the couple's three children.
Dani Dyer was also in the stands showing her support for boyfriend Jarrod Bowen last Thursday
Kate Goodland, the wife of England's Harry Kane in the stands during the UEFA Euro 2024 match at the Frankfurt Arena on Thursday
Conor Gallagher's girlfriend Aine Kennedy is seen during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England
Megan Davison (left), wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, and Tolami Benson (right), partner of England's Bukayo Saka, before the UEFA Euro 2024 match at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt
Davison showed her support for Pickford by wearing his England goalkeeper's kit yesterday
Ellie Alderson, partner of England's Ollie Watkins, wears his number 19 shirt ahead of kick-off
Lewis Dunk's partner Abi Yaxley in the stands before the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England
Kieran is staying with the rest of the England team at a luxury hotel near Weimar, where he was seen smiling happily during training yesterday, with a wedding ring visible on his left hand.
The star has so far started both Three Lions' games in Germany at the European Championship, though those have come out of position at left back.
He is set to make it three for three tonight as well, despite some concerns over his workload as he continues to fight back from a calf injury that interrupted the end of his 2023-24 campaign.
Footage emerged last year of Trippier enjoying a lively night out at Cosy Joes karaoke bar in Newcastle to toast his team making the Champions League while his wife was away in Spain.
In a video obtained by The Sun on Sunday, he was seen cuddling a woman before wrapping his arms around her and picking her up by the bottom as she smiled and giggled.
An onlooker said: 'They looked very cosy. They were clearly having a great time. It appeared there was a lot of horseplay and, at one point, a woman even jumped on his back.'
Trippier would deny he is a party animal though, and earlier this month described his 'boring' lifestyle while appearing on The Overlap podcast with Gary Neville.
He said: 'I'm a quiet guy now really, I just train and go home to my kids and my missus. I'm just committed to football.'
The defender added that he had recently watched the popular Netflix series Griselda.
The luxury resort where England are playing is sealed off from public view and affords the star players the ultimate privacy.
While Gareth Southgate has sought to keep the WAGs at bay, he allowed them to visit the camp for 24 hours last Friday, with those in attendance including Lewis Dunk's girlfriend Abi Yaxley, Jordan Pickford's wife Megan Davison and Ellie Alderson, the partner of Ollie Watkins.
Charlotte and Kieran are childhood sweethearts, and are seen together with their children at St James' Park at the end of last season
Trippier is staying with the rest of the England team at the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land in Blankenhain
Trippier lifting up a female reveller during a night out in Newcastle in May 2023
One WAG who did not get an invite was Kyle Walker's influencer ex Lauryn Goodman, who took to Instagram to share a message exchange following her controversial appearance at the match against Denmark.
She shared and captioned the message - which was sent to her privately - with a heart hands emoji.
It read: 'I would love to know if every other English fan has been questioned about why they went to the England game because there seems to be a lot of hate on you for going yet what is their reason for wanting you banned?
'Kairo has to miss out because it makes some people uncomfortable. The internet is wild honestly xxx.'
The follower added: 'I wait every month for your blogs, love how honest and real you are, keeping being you and doing what you're doing.
'Your kids will always know how amazing you are and how much you've done for them.'
Kairo is the son of Kyle, the England vice-captain and Manchester City star, whose exploits off the pitch have, in recent times, generated as many headlines as anything he's achieved with his boots on.
In January, it was revealed that Kyle, who is married to childhood sweetheart Annie, with whom he has four sons, had fathered another baby — a little girl — with 33-year-old influencer and reality TV personality, Lauryn.
Since then, there's been a bitter war of words between all three parties, as Kyle fights for his marriage and Lauryn battles for acknowledgment of her children by their father.
Unlike the rest of the country, he wasn't remotely bothered about the 1-1 draw against Denmark on Thursday: he just wanted to see his father as it was the first time he'd ever seen him play in the flesh.
The couple - pictured on a night out - got engaged in Cyprus in the summer of 2015 before tying the knot in June the following year
They returned to England from Madrid in January 2022 after Newcastle spent £12million on a transfer deadline for the player
Trippier and wife Charlotte pose for a picture close to the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Before then, Kairo had settled for hoping to find his father's image in a packet of stickers for his Euros sticker book.
'I can't tell you how excited he was,' Lauryn said in an exclusive interview with the Mail. 'He was jumping up and down.'
And it was for that reason that Lauryn was determined to take Kairo to Frankfurt's Deutsche Bank stadium.
Lauryn dressed him appropriately in his favourite outfit, a replica England shirt with his father's number 2 and 'Daddy' written above.
Lauryn revealed to the Mail that her main motivation behind the Frankfurt trip was to keep a promise Kyle had made to their son in 2022 — when she was secretly pregnant with their second child — and he was playing at the Qatar World Cup.
'Kyle told him on a FaceTime call that he would make sure he was at the next tournament because [Kyle] is getting older, and he knew there would perhaps not be any more opportunities.
'There was no way I wasn't going to take Kairo to the Euros,' Lauryn said. 'There was no way I was not going to uphold the promise that Kyle made to his son. This could have been his last chance so I wanted it to be something that Kairo could remember for ever.
'We are not here to please other people. It's about Kairo and what is best for him and what is going to make him happy.
'I won't be scapegoated or bullied and made to feel like a villain. My children are my number one priority and they always will be. Luckily I'm a strong woman and mother for them.'MailOnline contacted Trippier's representatives for comment.
