Petr Cech: Chelsea Legend Announces Split From Wife After 26 Years Together
- Petr Cech has announced his separation from his wife, Martina Cechova, after they had been together for
- The legendary goalkeeper shared the news on social media as he posted a black-and-white photo of her kissing his cheek
- The couple will remain "best friends" as they are proud of their two children, Adela, 17, and Damian, 16
Former Chelsea goalkeeper has announced that he is separating from his wife, Martina Cechova, with whom he had been in a relationship for 26 years.
The 43-year-old took to social media to make the disclosure when he posted a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek.
He stated that the pair remain "best friends" and are proud of their two children, Adela, 17, and Damian, 16.
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According to SunSport, the couple met as teenagers in 1999 and officially married in June 2003.
Cech wrote on his Instagram Story:
"Martina and myself are sad to announce that we are separating after 26 years together. We remain best friends and immensely proud of our two children."
Their daughter, Adela, is a defender for the Czech Republic’s Under-17 national team, while their son, Damian, recently signed his first professional contract with Fulham as a goalkeeper.
Cech missed Adela’s birth in January 2008 due to a Chelsea League Cup semi-final against Everton, although he was not included in the squad.
The ex-goalie enjoyed a remarkable career, making 494 appearances for Chelsea after joining from French club Rennes in 2004 for £7 million.
He won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2012.
After his departure from Stamford Bridge in 2015, he played four years at Arsenal, winning another FA Cup before announcing his retirement.
Cech also served as Chelsea’s technical and performance advisor until 2022 before he resigned after Todd Boehly took over.
De Ligt splits from wife
Only recently, Manchester United defender Matthijs De Ligt split from his wife over claims of being uncomfortable with her spiritual involvements.
Matthijs de Ligt married his girlfriend, AnneKee Molenaar, last summer before competing in the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
The Dutch defender played a key role in guiding the Netherlands to the semi-finals and later reunited with manager Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, joining from Bayern Munich after two seasons with the German club.
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He kept his reputation of playing for the top clubs since leaving Ajax in 2019, spending three seasons at Juventus before moving to Bayern.
The couple planned a lavish first anniversary in Italy this summer, but it has been quietly scrapped under mysterious conditions.
Figo parts ways with wife
Legit.ng earlier reported that 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.
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