The Most Iconic Soccer Wives and Girlfriends of All Time

Wayne and Coleen Rooney met as teenagers growing up in Liverpool and started dating when they were just 16 years old. As Wayne’s football career exploded with Everton and Manchester United, Coleen became one of England’s most recognizable WAGs, with the pair marrying in a lavish Italian ceremony in 2008.

Coleen has since built a successful media career through documentaries, fashion deals, and television appearances. Wayne moved into football management after retiring from playing, while the couple continue raising their four sons together. Their long relationship has survived years of intense tabloid attention and public scrutiny.