Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy’s £3million libel showdown is rapidly turning into an epic battle of the WAGs with fellow footballers wives and girlfriends’ names being dragged into the fray – including the posse who attended the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Yesterday, the High Court heard Harry Maguire’s fiancée Fern Hawkins was ‘upset and embarrassed’ when Rebekah Vardy apparently helped to stage a paparazzi photo of the England WAGs gathered outside a restaurant.
The claim was aired because Rebekah, 40, is currently suing her fellow WAG Coleen Rooney, 36, for libel after she accused her of sharing stories from her private Instagram with The Sun – with a paparazzi photograph of nine WAGs in Russia forming a key part in evidence yesterday.
But from accusing an ex of watching her through CCTV to voicing support for anti-vaxers, the WAGs from the group have experienced plenty of drama of their own.
While Rebekah may be currently fighting it out in court with Coleen, here FEMAIL reveals where the other WAGS from the snap have been up to since it was taken in 2018…
From accusing an ex of watching her through CCTV to voicing support for anti-vaxers, the WAGS caught up in Rebekah Vardy’s libel court showdown have plenty of drama of their own (pictured, Millie Savage, Gemma Acton, Megan Davison, Rebekah Vardy, Annabelle Peyton, Fern Hawkins, Shannon Horlock, Annie Kilner, Lucia Loi)
FERN HAWKINS
PLANNING THE WEDDING OF THE SUMMER
Fern Hawkins and Harry Maguire have been dating since they were teenagers and met in their hometown of Sheffield.
The couple share two daughters, Lillie Saint, two, and Piper Rose, 20 months.
Fern, who has a first-class degree in science and physiotherapy, announced their engagement in February 2018, after Harry whisked her off to Paris.
Sources claimed that Harry and his bride-to-be have already sent out invitations for their big day, and are set to exchange vows in a castle in France
The Sheffield beauty, a First Class Graduate in physiotherapy, regularly posts photos of her amazing physique in bikini shots on social media
Fern Hawkins, who joined her fellow WAGS to watch the England squad in Russia (pictured), has been dating Harry Maguire since they were teenagers and met in their hometown of Sheffield
She penned at the time: ‘On Saturday night, Harry made me the happiest girl in the world & asked me to marry him in the most perfect way [sic] #ISAIDYES #TheFutureMrsMaguire #17thFebruary2018.’
Harry will reportedly head to Portugal for a four-day golf stag party with his pals before his big day, while Megan will jet to Marbella for her hen night.
And earlier this year, the Manchester United and England footballer, 28, and his long-term partner, moved into their dream £4 million Cheshire mansion close to many of his team-mates, The Mirror reported.
Speaking to the publication, a source said: ‘It is a lovely house. Harry and Fern enjoyed their first Christmas in their new home. They will be very happy there.’
It comes as the couple are reportedly set to tie the knot this June, with Harry already planning a huge poolside celebration which will take place the day after the ceremony.
Sources claimed that Harry and his bride-to-be have already sent out invitations for their big day, and are set to exchange vows in a castle in France.
According to The Mirror, Harry and Fern’s invitations came in a box with a ‘fancy pink and white bow,’ although the couple are keeping the exact details of their wedding under wraps.
A source said: ‘No one is being given the address of the venue until they are on their way. That way they can keep it under wraps.’
It’s understood that Megan Davison – wife of Harry’s England teammate Jordan Pickford – is set to be a bridesmaid, alongside Harry’s sister Daisy, who will be the all-important Maid of Honour.
Megan and Fern have developed a close friendship as a result of their jet-setting with the England team and their partners during away games.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan, 27, was in the running for best man, however it is believed that Harry’s brother Joe, who plays for Tranmere Rovers, will step up.
Harry also has a tight-knit bond with his older brother Laurence, who plays as a defender for Chesterfield.
The family, including Harry’s parents Zoe and Alan, travelled collectively as Team Maguire when the sportsman starred in England’s run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals in Russia.
It has been said that Fern is ‘very excited’ about getting married at such a romantic venue after ten years with Harry, and is busy planning the wedding.
KYLE WALKER’S WIFE ANNIE KILNER
SECRETLY MARRIED HER FOOTBALLER BEAU AFTER SERIES OF SEX SCANDALS
Kyle Walker met Annie Kilner when he was 18 while he was playing at his hometown club Sheffield United, when the model was 16.
The smitten couple are parents to three children – Roman, Riaan and Reign.
Having supported Kyle through the 2018 World Cup, in March 2019, she dumped him after he allegedly sent messages to Ex On The Beach reality star Laura Brown.
As well as the three children he shares with Annie, it is claimed that Kyle shares son Kairo, 14 months, with ex Lauryn Goodman. He has never confirmed or denied that Kairo is his.
It is claimed the footballer conceived his youngest child Kairo while involved in a short relationship with Lauryn, during a temporary split from Annie in February 2020.
Having supported Kyle through the 2018 World Cup, in March 2019, she dumped him after he allegedly sent messages to Ex On The Beach reality star Laura Brown (pictured, Annie with Rebekah)
After breaking up several times in the last few years, the couple ultimately tied the knot last year in a small ceremony at the end of November
Family: The smitten couple are parents to three children – Roman, Riaan and Reign
In June 2020, the Mirror reported that Kyle had popped the question to Annie with an epic floral proposal at her home.
Last year, Annie claimed that days before Kyle allegedly met Lauryn, she suffered a miscarriage, and was devastated when she claimed he confessed that the reality star was pregnant.
She told The Sun On Sunday at the time: ‘I don’t know what my thoughts or feelings are any more. I feel dead inside. Each day is filled with pain.
‘I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again because of what he’s done. It makes me really sad that I’ve been damaged so badly when I’ve done nothing to deserve it.
‘I’ve tried to hate him but how can I hate the man my kids love so much? Before the infidelity he was my best friend, my soulmate. I could count on him for anything.’
Drama: As well as the three children he shares with Annie, it is claimed that Kyle shares son Kairo, 14 months, with ex Lauryn Goodman
Kyle also came under fire last year for allegedly hosting a sex party with two escorts while the country remained in Covid-19 lockdown.
It was claimed the footballer, 29, and a friend, paid £2,200 for Louise McNamara, 21, and a 24-year-old Brazilian call girl to visit his Cheshire home, before leaving the next day.
Walker, who has 48 England caps, apologised for the incident.
He said: ‘I want to take this opportunity to issue a public apology for the choices I made last week.
‘I understand that my position as a professional footballer brings the responsibility of being a role model.
‘As such, I want to apologise to my family, friends, football club, supporters and the public for letting them down.’
Earlier this year, Lauryn lashed out at Kyle after the England defender unveiled a pair of bespoke football boots bearing the names of each of his children – but not Kairo.
JORDAN PICKFORD’S FIANCE MEGAN DAVISON
SPARKED CONTROVERSY AFTER VOICING SUPPORT FOR ANTI-VAX PROTESTORS
Megan Davison met Everton ace Jordan Pickford when they were teenagers. The childhood sweethearts have been dating since she was 14 and he was 16 after meeting at school and share a two-year-old son, Arlo.
The pair went out on their first date to the cinema while he was a pupil at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School in their native Washington, Tyne and Wear.
Megan, now 25, graduated from university in 2019. She had son, Arlo, in February that year, and the couple were married in March 2020 at a register office in Crewe, having had to postpone their lavish Maldives nuptials due to the pandemic.
The ceremony was distinctly understated, with Pickford, 27, wearing a baseball cap and ripped jeans, while the bride wore Givenchy studded boots and carried a Dior handbag.
Megan Davison, 25, has been a supportive presence in the stands since she began dating Everton ace Jordan Pickford when they were teenagers (pictured in 2018)
Megan, now 25, graduated from university in 2019. She had son, Arlo, in February that year, and the couple were married in March 2020 at a register office in Crewe, having had to postpone their lavish Maldives nuptials due to the pandemic
An Instagram addict with platinum hair and a love of shopping, Megan has assumed a ‘mother hen’ status with the other wives. Ahead of the opening game of the Euros against Croatia, she arranged a pre-match party for them. L-R; Kieran Trippier’s wife Charlotte; Jordan Pickford’s fiancé Megan Davison; Harry Maguire’s fiancé Fern Hawkins; Luke Shaw’s girlfriend Anouska Santos and Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner
Megan, who often shares snaps of her lavish lifestyle and luxury holidays on Instagram, has gained quite a following online with 96,000 fans
An Instagram addict with platinum hair and a love of shopping, Megan has assumed a ‘mother hen’ status with the other wives. Ahead of the opening game of the Euros against Croatia, she arranged a pre-match party for them (pictures from which she shared on Instagram, of course.)
She sparked controversy in December last year after sharing a message in support of anti-vax protestors.
Megan shared a photo from the so-called Freedom March that sparked chaotic scenes across central London on December 18.
The demonstration, declared a ‘major incident’ by London mayor Sadiq Khan, was attended by thousands of anti-vaxxers after further restrictions were put in place to slow the spread of new coronavirus variant Omicron.
Davison appeared to show a degree of empathy for the mob by sharing a photo of one protestor holding a placard emblazoned with the message: ‘Even if you’re not conspiracy minded, something in your soul has to say…something is wrong.’
The photo was posted without additional comment from the mother-of-one, and is no longer present on her Instagram account.
JOHN STONES’ EX MILLIE SAVAGE
DUMPED BY HER FOOTBALLER BOYFRIEND WHOM SHE CALLED ‘A BULLY’
Millie Savage, 29, met John Stones at school in South Yorkshire when she was 14 and they were together when he moved to Premier League side Everton from Barnsley before joining Manchester City for £47million in 2016.
Ms Savage then gave birth to their daughter a year later and the couple were pictured hugging in the stands at the Russia World Cup after England defeated Sweden 2-0 and reached the semi-finals.
She said that before the tournament, Stones was ‘lovely, polite’ and that she and him were ‘like an old couple’.
However she saw her relationship with John Stones crumble after the summer football tournament in Russia.
Millie Savage, 29, who met John Stones at school in South Yorkshire when she was 14, was dumped by the footballer shortly after the Russia World Cup
The couple split in November of 2018 and she claimed he told her he was ‘done’ and ‘I don’t love you anymore’. It was reported he told Millie that he would be returning to the house at some point and she would have to find somewhere else to live
They split in November of that year and she claimed he told her he was ‘done’ and ‘I don’t love you anymore’.
It was reported he told Millie that he would be returning to the house at some point and she would have to find somewhere else to live.
Speaking in an interview with The Sun in 2020, Millie, who is mother to their daughter, aged five, claimed: ‘The last two years have been hell and it is ongoing. I wouldn’t want to put anyone through this. He has been an a***hole.’
Gemma Acton: STAYED OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT AS A STAY-AT-HOME MOTHER
Private: Gemma Action stays off social media to concentrate on raising her two children with Gary Cahill Freya, nine, and Frank, seven
Gemma Acton, 32, has been with Gary Cahill, 32, since they met at school in Dronfield, Derbyshire.
The couple married in 2013 and have a daughter, Freya, nine, and son, Frank, seven. Centre-back Cahil earned £130,000 a week while with Chelsea.
They live in a £5 million mega-mansion in Surrey, which has staff quarters as well as the footballers’ usual bar, library, gym and swimming pool.
Guests at their wedding were invited to make a donation to the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Sheffield, which offers care and support to children who have a shortened life expectancy.
However she is one of the most elusive of the WAGS.
She stays off social media and focuses on raising their two children.
Meanwhile Cahil very rarely shares snaps of his publicity-shy wife.
The footballer has posted just one Instagram photo with Gemma since 2015, sharing a snap of the pair together last summer.
Shortly after their split, Ms Savage claimed she received an Instagram message revealing the footballer, 26, who also plays for Premier League club Manchester City, had started dating former beautician Olivia Naylor.
She claimed that she has felt ‘bullied ever since by his wealth and power’.
Ms Savage said that footballers are treated as ‘gods’ and that Stones ‘bought into it wholeheartedly’ after the World Cup in Russia.
‘He let fame get into his head,’ she added.
However, she claimed to have noticed a change in his behaviour after the tournament. She alleged he started partying more with teammates and drinking at home.
The mother added that she was then left in tears when he left her in November 2018 after she questioned why they had not got married.
Stones left their Cheshire home and stayed in a flat at City’s training ground, as we reported.
Ms Savage then received the Instagram message alleging he was dating Ms Naylor and that she was pregnant with his child. But the child was not Stones’.
Stones came under fire for ‘turfing out’ his ex-girlfriend and daughter from their mansion in Cheshire to make way for his new love.
However a source told MailOnline: ‘John is keen to move back into his own home. It was subsequently then Millie’s decision to move out and as a result the timeframe for that has been mutually agreed between the pair of them.
‘There is no question of John reneging on his commitments.
‘He has provided Millie with a large and luxury budget, and a number of options to purchase a new property for herself.
‘It may be that she initially rents a house while she assesses her options. John is an incredible father and his first priority will always be ensuring the best possible care and life for his daughter.’
A source close to Stones told The Sun that the footballer is a ‘devoted and loving father’ and that he ‘denies and refutes’ the ‘version of events described.
In May 2020, it was claimed Stones was visited by police after he was accused of using CCTV to spy on Millie.
She said she was left ‘feeling vulnerable’ after finding out that she may be being watched on CCTV at the couple’s old £6million home.
She received text messages that claim to show the Man City centre-back had been able to use cameras at the house via the internet.
Feeling that she was being monitored, Millie contacted Cheshire Police.
Police then visited Stones at the end of last month and gave him some ‘advice’, the publication reported.
However, the officers were satisfied that no offence had been committed, and no further action was taken.
They also said Millie, who shared a three-year-old daughter with Stones, could break the coronavirus lockdown to move in with her parents.
MARCUS RASHFORD’S PARTNER LUCIA LOI
SPLIT AFTER ‘LOCKDOWN PRESSURES’ – BEFORE REUNITING
Marcus and Lucia met at Ashton on Mersey School in Greater Manchester.
Lucia has been seen supporting Marcus at football games over the years, including during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
She was seen donning a Three Lions shirt with Rashford printed the back during England’s victorious game against Sweden in the quarter-finals.
After the World Cup the duo flew to Barbados where they were seen relaxing in the sun during a yacht day and enjoying themselves on a jet-ski.
Lucia, who worked as an account executive for Manchester firm Sugar PR, is thought to have graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honours.
A LinkedIn page under her name says she attended Manchester University from 2014-2017.
The football ace, 24, was thought to have split from the university graduate in February last year after eight years together because of ‘lockdown pressures’, and their break-up was reported three months later.
Lucia has been seen supporting Marcus at football games over the years, including during the 2018 World Cup in Russia (pictured)
The football ace, 24, was thought to have split from the university graduate in February last year after eight years together because of ‘lockdown pressures’, and their break-up was reported three months later
But proving things were very much back on track Rashford uploaded several photos from holidays and experiences together in February (pictured, together)
A source told The Sun the couple felt the break gave them both time to ‘breathe and focus on themselves’, before reconnecting shortly before Christmas
But proving things were very much back on track Rashford uploaded several photos from holidays and experiences together in February.
Shannon Horlock: MAINTAINED A PRIVATE LIFE
Along with several of the other WAGS from England 2018, Shannon Horlock has kept an incredibly low profile. She met Burnley keeper Nick Pope in 2013 (pictured)
Along with several of the other WAGS from England 2018, Shannon Horlock has kept an incredibly low profile.
She met Burnley keeper Nick Pope in 2013.
On the couple’s three-year anniversary, Shannon posted on Facebook: ‘You make me feel happy, proud and loved every single day.’
Nick, 29, and Shannon prefer not to share much of their private life online, but it is thought they had a daughter together in 2019.
In one loved-up mirror selfie, the England ace wrapped his arm around his childhood sweetheart, while in another the pouted for the camera in a hotel room.
Another photo was taken while the couple were on a boat trip, with Lucia wearing a plunging bikini top.
Alluding to their reunion, Marcus wrote: ‘Through thick & thin’.
A source told The Sun the couple felt the break gave them both time to ‘breathe and focus on themselves’, before reconnecting shortly before Christmas.
They said: ‘The break was good for their relationship as it offered them both space and assurance that they wanted to make this work moving forward.’
The insider added: ‘They have been together since school so an opportunity to breathe and focus on themselves was important.’
Another source dished: ‘They have a shared history. She is one of the people who knows him best. They got back together before Christmas and are taking things slowly.’
Annabel Peyton: WELCOMED TWO CHILDREN AND MAINTAINED A LOW PROFILE
Jack Butland first began dating Annabel Peyton in 2016 after being dumped by his childhood sweetheart Steph Parsons.
The couple sparked up a romance after first meeting in Dubai while he was on a mid-season break with his Stoke team-mates.
The football star appeared to hint that he had a new lady during a chat with Piers Morgan at a Cannes gala in June of that year, when he was asked: ‘So you’re a multi-millionaire, good-looking footballer and lots of people here want to know one thing, are you single?’ to which he replied ‘No.’
The couple got engaged in April 2018 during an Italian getaway and have gone on to welcome two children, George, three, and Freddie, one.
While Peyton, who once worked as cabin crew on Emirates, keeps her Instagram private, Buckland can’t help sharing the odd snap of the loved-up couple on social media with his 211k followers.
Butland previously credited the stewardess for helping him recover from a from an injury that kept him off the pitch.
Speaking to the MailOnline he said: ‘she’s an incredible girl who I owe the world too in helping me return from my injury.’
Jack Butland first began dating Annabel Peyton in 2016 after being dumped by his childhood sweetheart Steph Parsons, and she went on to travel to Russia to watch the matches with the other WAGs
The couple got engaged in April 2018 during an Italian getaway and have gone on to welcome two children, George, three, and Freddie, one (pictured together)
While Peyton, who once worked as cabin crew on Emirates, keeps her Instagram private, Buckland can’t help sharing the odd snap of the loved-up couple with their children on social media with his 211k followers
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