Matthijs de Ligt shocks fans by divorcing model Annekee Molenaar after less than a year of marriage. Sources cite his packed football schedule and lifestyle differences as key reasons.
Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt – currently playing for Manchester United – has stunned European media by officially divorcing model Annekee Molenaar after less than a year of marriage.
The couple tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in June 2024, once hailed as one of football’s most glamorous pairings. Yet, barely a year later, their seemingly perfect love story has come to an abrupt end.
According to multiple reports, the main reason behind the split is De Ligt’s grueling match schedule. With constant travel, training sessions, Premier League fixtures, and international duty with the Netherlands at EURO 2024, the physical and emotional distance between the two grew increasingly hard to bridge.
Adding to the strain, some international outlets revealed that lifestyle differences – particularly Annekee’s growing interest in spiritual practices – became a dividing factor in their relationship.
The sudden breakup has left fans both shocked and saddened, serving as a reminder that even football’s “fairy tale romances” are not immune to the pressures of busy schedules and personal differences.