Love Island's Gemma Owen, the daughter of former footballer Michael Owen, is still yet to reveal to her fellow Islanders who her famous dad is. However, with the arrival of Jay Younger, that could all be about to change.The 28 year old Scottish hottie, 24, has something in common with Gemma, 19, as they both have relatives who have played for Liverpool.
Footballers and their childhood sweethearts - who they are and what they do
29.05.2022 - 11:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford this week announced the happy news that he is set to marry his long-term girlfriend, Lucia Loi. The young couple shared a romantic snap on Instagram to capture their engagement, with them kissing in front of a love-heart made up of cream roses, surrounded by candles and sparklers.
The pair will tie the knot after meeting at a secondary school in Trafford eight years ago. But Marcus isn't the only high-profile footballer to have found love with his childhood sweetheart.
A handful of well-known stars from the pitch are in relationships with women they met as teenagers before they discovered fame - and a few of the couples are now married with children. Here are some of the prominent footballers and their childhood sweethearts - who they are and what they do:
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The newly-engaged couple have been together for eight years. Marcus and Lucia, both 24, met while they were at school together at Ashton on Mersey School and started dating when they were 15.
They briefly split in 2021, the Mirror reports, but reconciled in the following months, getting back together around Christmas time. The pair haven't spoken publicly about their relationship, but 16 weeks ago, Marcus shared a collection of sweet snaps together on Instagram, writing: "Through thick & thin".
Lucia, who isn't very active on Instagram, is a University of Manchester advertising and brand management graduate. She currently works as an account executive for a Manchester-based PR agency.
Manchester City's Phil Foden, 21, is still with his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca Cooke - also from Stockport. The pair, believed to be
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Liam Payne 'never kicked a football in his life' before joining Soccer Aid
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Furious Michael Owen hits out at football coach over horrific remark about Gemma
Michael Owen has criticised an under-18s football coach for making a vile remark about his 19 year old daughter Gemma on the hit ITV dating programme Love Island.The former professional footballer's eldest child is currently a contestant on the show, where she's made a strong impression after first being coupled up with Liam Llewellyn before getting re-coupled with Davide Saclimenti and is now currently with Luca Bish. Her 42 year old dad has been open about her time on the show and has even gone as far as to say he doesn't want her kissing anyone – but it was a Twitter comment that enraged him.
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Dad goes suddenly blind while driving boys back from football and left needing emergency operation
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Cardi B Joined By Megan Thee Stallion To Play Football With The L.A. Chargers
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