England are gearing up to face Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter finals this Saturday after a nervy game saw them knock out Slovakia in the Round of 16.
And the Three Lions’ wives and partners are sure to be in the stands cheering their loved ones on.
And the same goes for their rivals, who will have a host of 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.
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
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
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.