Top 10 footballers who divorced their wives 

These cases were well-documented in the media and in the public eye.

Aside from football, players participate in a variety of other activities, which can include anything. There. Such as personal issues or marital problems with their wives. Divorce is prevalent in today's world, and we've seen many footballers split up with their wives when things don't work out.

This article will look at the top 10 famous footballers who went through a divorce

10. John Terry

When England captain John Terry made headlines, he became a villain in England. The player was rumoured to be having an affair with a model named Vanessa Perroncel, who was married to his then-wife teammate Wayne Bridge; this sparked a massive controversy, and the two players' relationship impacted England performance in international matches. However, the couple did not divorce because they moved on. 

9. Oliver Kahn 

The famous German goalkeeper sparked outrage when he abandoned his pregnant wife to court 21-year-old Verena Kerth, whom the press dubbed a "pierced party chicken." They did get back together until 2010, but he is no longer with her or the 21-year-old.

8. Iker Casillas 

Casillas, who married Spanish journalist Carbonero in 2009, divorced in 2015. The players had been married for five years and even had children, but things did not look good between the couples. And the player eventually splits up with his wife because they want to take different paths in their lives.

However, in recent days, the Spanish media has spread misinformation about Casillas dating other women, which led to the player announcing on Twitter that he is gay, which was bait and was deleted within a few hours. He was chastised for making fun of homosexuality, claiming it would make it uncomfortable for other gay footballers to come out.

7. Diego Maradona 

Surprisingly, a two-time World Cup winner who has etched his name in football history makes the list of divorced players. Although this time it was his wife who filed for divorce and sought custody of his two children, Dalma and Giannina, in 2003. Although there was no specific reason for the couple's breakup, it was speculated that it was due to his drug addiction, and she couldn't handle the player during his addiction period.

6. Ryan Giggs 

The Manchester United legend is currently under trial since it was revealed that he was cheating on his wife with several other women and his brother's wife. Giggs has made the most appearances in Manchester United history, but his domestic violence against his wife has tarnished his reputation as a football player, and he is currently fighting a case against Stacey.

Giggs divorced his wife five years ago, but when the truth came out, things changed for the Welshman, and the couple is now in court, and the former United player has been convicted of the crime of domestic abuse.

5. Ahmed Musa

A case was filed against Leicester player Ahmed Musa after allegedly beat his wife in the United Kingdom. The player married Jamila and had two children with her, and it appeared that the couple was in a horrible relationship before times looked even worse. After divorcing his first wife, the Nigerian footballer married his second wife months later.

4. Djibril Cisse

The ex-Liverpool player had a long-term relationship with his wife, Jude Cisse, which ended in 2012 when both decided to call it quits. They had three children as well. Cisse was a fantastic player who had an amazing time at Liverpool. However, issues related to his marriage harmed his career off the field.

3. James Rodriguez

Colombian career may not have been glittering after leaving Real Madrid, as he was sold to a number of clubs before playing for a Qatar club, and things off the field also went kaput for James Rodriguez. The latter was regarded as the brightest prospect in football.

Rodriguez divorced his wife, Daniel Ospina, after five months of marriage when things were not working well for the couple.

2. Ashely Cole

The legendary left-back for the Blues makes the list of divorced football players. Cole divorced his wife in 2010 after allegations of adultery were made against him, and his wife quickly stated that she did not desire to be with Cole, and the couple became estranged in September of that year.

1. Francesco Totti

One of the most contentious divorces in football history, the player finally spoke out about his divorce with wife Ilary Blasi and his romance with Noemi Bocchi in the media, and it is claimed that the player did not betray his wife."It's not that I was the first to betray," Totti said in an interview with Corriere della Sera. The divorce has taken a heavy toll on the player, who has reached rock bottom and is currently depressed. In another interview, he stated, "Here was the evidence." The truth, which resulted in depression. I couldn't fall asleep any longer. I pretended nothing was wrong, but I wasn't myself anymore; I was someone else. Was able to escape and got out of it thanks to Naomi.