Euro 2024 kicked off in Germany last Friday. The competition is fierce, pitting the best European national teams against each other. England, Portugal, Italy—you name it, they’re in it. Now Euro 2024 team Spain is creating all the buzz, standing out with its history of back-to-back victories in the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championships.
Team Spain began the tournament by absolutely demolishing Croatia. Their next challenge is Italy, scheduled for Thursday, June 20. Known for their tough yet skillful gameplay, several Spanish players have become internationally renowned. José Luis Mato Sanmartín, aka Joselu, is one such player making waves.
Two Real Madrid Players Reunited
Luis Enrique, Spain’s coach, brought Joselu back onto the national scene after his impressive performance in last year’s Nations League. Joselu scored the semi-final’s crucial goal, helping Spain qualify for the final against Italy. He also shone in the final, nailing his penalty kick to ensure Spain’s victory.
Behind the scenes, Joselu is happily married to Melanie Canizares. And here’s where the plot thickens: Melanie’s identical twin sister, Daphne, is married to another player from the Spain team, Daniel Carvajal Ramos, better known as Dani Carvajal.
Dani proposed to Daphne two years ago, while Joselu and Melanie tied the knot in 2017. The couples are more than just in-laws; Joselu and Dani are old friends. They played together at Real Madrid before parting ways in 2012. Dani returned to Real Madrid the following season after a year at Bayer Leverkusen. Joselu took a longer road, playing for various German, Spanish, and English clubs before rejoining Real Madrid in 2023.
Famous Footballers’ Wives
It’s not uncommon for footballers’ wives to achieve celebrity status. Victoria Beckham, formerly of the Spice Girls, married David Beckham in 1999. Their relationship is rock-solid, and they’ve raised three boys together.
Shakira might have been on this list if she hadn’t recently divorced Gerard Piqué. Brazilian model Izabel Goulart is with German player Kevin Trapp. Manchester United’s Anthony Martial shares his life with Melanie Da Cruz, whom you might remember from Secret Story 9. Polly Parsons, a British actress and television presenter, is in love with Thomas Vermaelen. And let’s not forget Adriana Karembeu!
In the world of football, relationships often become as much of a spectacle as the games themselves. With their strong family ties and footballing prowess, Joselu and Dani Carvajal are ready to lead Spain to another championship. Keep an eye on the Euro 2024 Spain team; there’s more than just football magic happening on this team!
This article first appeared on aufeminin – Author: Jonathan Hamard
