The Premier League kicks off again tonight after a three month hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic – but many stars from overseas will be without the support of their other halves.
Second place Manchester City will take on Arsenal at home, while Aston Villa is fighting to escape relegation in their match against seventh place Sheffield United.
While the stadiums will be empty of fans, glamorous WAGs of foreign-born players have also opted to stay away and soak up the sun abroad rather than return to the locked-down UK.
Meanwhile the partners of British players have been wistfully sharing snaps of holidays gone by, admitting they’re dreaming of the time they can escape to an exotic paradise once again.
Spanish ace Hector Bellerin’s girlfriend, model Shree Patel, has been busy sharing photos of an idyllic trip to Bali with her 22,500 Instagram followers over the past month
Arsenal WAGs
Spanish ace Hector Bellerin’s girlfriend, model Shree Patel, has been busy sharing photos of an idyllic trip to Bali with her 22,500 Instagram followers over the past month.
Her most recent post yesterday showed her posing on a wooden terrace dressed for the beach – suggesting she hasn’t made the trip back to Manchester for the clash tonight.
Stunning Shree, who has a degree in criminology and psychology, has modelled for the likes of Calvin Klein and Ellesse.
She is also a regular at fashion shows across the world, and certainly isn’t shy about showing off her stunning figure on social media.
Shree’s most recent post showed her posing on a wooden terrace dressed for the beach – suggesting she hasn’t made the trip to Manchester for the clash tonight
English centre back Rob Holding’s girlfriend, American college defender Paige Almendariz, also appears to be staying in the sunny US for now.
During lockdown Paige has shared several videos of her performing ball tricks on Instagram; like her other half, she clearly seems to be missing the beautiful game.
Judging by her Instagram stories, she’s making the most of the summer weather across the pond – sharing a video of a stunning rugged coastline yesterday.
English centre back Rob Holding’s girlfriend, American college defender Paige Almendariz, also appears to be staying in the sunny US for now
Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira’s Italian partner Vittoria Repetto also doesn’t appear to be in any rush to return to the UK.
Earlier this week the beauty shared a bikini selfie from Camogli on the Italian Riviera, showing off her tanned and toned physique.
Meanwhile Lucas shared a photo yesterday of himself back on the pitch at the Arsenal training ground in Hertfordshire.
Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira’s Italian partner Vittoria Repetto also doesn’t appear to be in any rush to return to the UK. Earlier this week the beauty shared a bikini selfie from Camogli on the Italian Riviera, showing off her tanned and toned physique
Manchester City WAGs
City midfielder Bernardo Silva is believed to be dating Portuguese stunner Ines Degener Tomaz, after splitting from his French model girlfriend Alicia Verrando two years ago.
The couple have been sharing loved-up snaps during lockdown, and enjoyed a beach holiday to Cuba before returning to Portugal.
Silva flew back to Manchester last month and posted a photo of himself back on the pitch on the 23rd, but he was without Ines, who shared a snap from Lisbon four days later.
Bernardo Silva (left with girlfriend Ines Degener Tomaz) returned to Manchester last month, sharing a photo of him back on the pitch on the 23, but he was without Ines (right), who shared a snap from Lisbon four days later
Aston Villa WAGs
Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s model wife Yolanda Ruiz is clearly in no big hurry to return to the UK.
Yesterday the Spanish beauty shared a photo from Córdoba, Spain of a fresh purple manicure.
The couple have been married since 2006 and have five children together – three daughters and two sons.
Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina’s model wife Yolanda Ruiz (pictured right together last year) is clearly in no rush to return to the UK. Yesterday the Spanish beauty shared a photo from Córdoba, Spain of a fresh purple manicure (left)
While French right back Frédéric Guilbert has returned to Birmingham, his partner and the mother of his daughter Maily remains in Normandy, France.
The beauty and mummy blogger, who Instagrams under the username @boutry_n has been keeping busy visiting family and friends, and enjoying arts and crafts with her daughter.
French right back Frédéric Guilbert has returned to Birmingham, his partner and the mother of his daughter Maily remains in Normandy, France
And those stuck in the UK…
Manchester City player Raheem Sterling’s fiancee Paige Milian has been sharing longing snaps of her past holidays abroad throughout lockdown, from a girl’s trip to Dubai to a family holiday to Miami.
During the pandemic, she’s just had to settle for the couple’s £3million Cheshire mansion.
Manchester City player Raheem Sterling’s fiancee Paige Milian has been sharing longing snaps of her past holidays abroad throughout lockdown, including this one from a girl’s trip to Dubai
Aston Villa’s Matt Targett’s partner Jasmin Buckle has remained in Solihull for the duration of lockdown, but has clearly been enjoying the early summer sunshine.
The 23-year-old has been regularly sharing snaps of her from their immaculately groomed garden, showing off her tan in shorts and crop tops.
The couple, who met in Hampshire, are childhood sweethearts. According to Instagram, Jasmin uses the social shopping app Depop to sell designer clothes she no longer needs.
Aston Villa’s Matt Targett’s partner Jasmin Buckle has remained in Solihull for the duration of lockdown, but has clearly been enjoying the early summer sunshine
Sheffield United defender Kieron Freeman, who also plays for the Wales national team, and his partner Lavheen have also remained in the UK.
Mother-of-two Lavheen has shared posts admitting she is dreaming of holidays and spa days – and shared a post five days ago revealing the family ‘should be at Disney World right now’.
Glamorous Lavheen, who has been with Kieron since she was 17, made sure she spoiled daughter Aurora on her sixth birthday with dozens of balloons and a unicorn-themed celebration.
Sheffield United defender Kieron Freeman, who also plays for the Wales national team, and his partner Lavheen (pictured) have also remained in the UK