Move over Cheryl and Coleen – there’s a new class of WAG in town.
With Euro 2016 kicking off tomorrow night, all eyes are on who will emerge as the star of the month-long tournament. But what about the women supporting them? A decade on from the heyday of the original WAGS (wives and girlfriends for the uninitiated), a new gaggle of ‘it’ girls has arrived, believe it or not, there may be more to these ladies than fake eyelashes, fad diets and Fendi bags.
Make no mistake – these girls are no stranger to a spray tan and a spritzer on the Riviera. But this time round, could it be less diva, more girl-next-door?
With full-time jobs, interests (no, we don’t mean ASOS), and families, the new gals have swapped HELLO style weddings and media attention for a somewhat more relaxed approach.
Meet the girls giving the WAG phenomenon a (long-overdue) make-under.
Zoe Riozzi, girlfriend of Everton midfielder, Ross Barkley
The Liverpudlian lass and full-time nursery school worker appears utterly unphased by the limelight, swapping ten-inch heels for tracksuits and trainers.
Kimberly Crew, wife of Manchester City goalie, Joe Hart
Down-to-earth Kim is a full-time beautician and prefers Netflix and Chill to nights out in Mayfair.
Katie Goodland, girlfriend of Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane
Girl next door Goodland is a fitness instructor who has been open about the pressure she feels from media attention.
Paige Milian, girlfriend of Manchester City midfielder, Raheem Sterling
At just 21, Milian is a fashion designer, already making waves with big names in the industry.
Words by Georgina Barnard
