Steven Gerrard's off-screen life from famous wife, massive net worth and 'career return'
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The most coveted prize in European club football is on the line tonight as Paris Saint-Germain lock horns with Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich.
Inter are on a quest to clinch their fourth Champions League title after triumphing over Barcelona in an electrifying semi-final duel, while PSG are resolute to finally claim the trophy that has consistently slipped through their fingers, aiming for their maiden win. They've knocked out a series of English teams - Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal - to secure their spot in the final.
A global audience of millions will be tuning in to witness this highly anticipated showdown, with TNT Sports providing the broadcast in the UK.
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Laura Woods will be leading the coverage, accompanied by a star-studded panel of pundits including Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Karen Carney and Owen Hargreaves.
Gerrard, naturally, is no stranger to Champions League glory, having hoisted the trophy as captain of Liverpool following their extraordinary comeback victory against AC Milan in the 2005 final in Istanbul, reports Wales Online.
An Anfield icon, the former midfielder retired in 2016, drawing the curtain on a career that saw him scoop numerous individual accolades as well as two FA Cups, three League Cups, a UEFA Cup and a UEFA Super Cup.
Since hanging up his boots, Gerrard has transitioned into management, taking the reins at Rangers, Aston Villa and Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ettifaq. However, he parted ways with the Saudi Pro League team in January.
As he gears up to share his insights on Saturday night's match, here's a glimpse into the life of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard beyond the pitch.
Impressive fortune.
Following a profitable playing career, Gerrard boasts an impressive estimated net worth of around £75 million, as reported by 888Sports.
It's believed that he raked in approximately £22.5 million throughout his career, which spanned 17 years at Liverpool before he hung up his boots at MLS team LA Galaxy.
The 45 year old has also pocketed a tidy sum in management, having reportedly earned a whopping £15.2 million-a-year salary while managing Al-Ettifaq.
This staggering figure placed Gerrard as the fourth-highest paid manager globally at the time, with only Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone out-earning him.
His substantial wealth has been further bolstered by numerous sponsorship deals throughout his career, endorsing brands such as Adidas, Jaguar and Lucozade.
Glamorous spouse.
Next month, Gerrard will mark 18 years of wedded bliss with his wife Alex Curran, after they exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony in Buckinghamshire in June 2007.
Interestingly, the pair - who began dating in 2002 - tied the knot on the same day as the weddings of his England colleagues Gary Neville and Michael Carrick.
Initially a nail technician, Curran later transitioned into modelling and worked as a fashion columnist for the Daily Mirror and OK!
Magazine.
Together, the couple are parents to four children - Lilly-Ella, Lexie, Lourdes and Lio.
During Gerrard's tenure at Al-Ettifaq, his wife, Alex Curran, and their children opted to reside in Bahrain instead of Saudi Arabia, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle in a high-end villa.
In a previous interview on the High Performance Podcast while managing Rangers, Gerrard admitted that his wife would be happy for him to leave football management "tomorrow" due to the strain on their family life. He said: "There are times when it dominates your life and you can't control that. That's what it is."
However, he acknowledged, "But there will be a stage in my life where I have to give it up, for the sake of my family and for myself. To cut it, and live life with a bit of peace. There's got to be a stage of your life where you have calm and peace, but at the moment I don't feel ready for it."
He continued, "I do still feel full of energy. I do think I can help players. I do see opportunities to have more highs, and buzzes, and adrenaline rushes."
Gerrard mentioned, "For Alex and the kids, at some stage, I'm going to have to give myself to them, 100%. When that will be, who knows? Alex would take it tomorrow. She'd take it tomorrow."
He also shared, "Alex is the one who brings me down, when I've come in, and think I'm fantastic. If I've scored a goal, or we've won a game, she pipes me down."
Gerrard added, "And when you're on the floor, and you're staring at the wall, she's the one who helps pick you up."
Earlier this year, Gerrard's eldest daughter Lilly-Ella announced that she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Lee Byrne. The 20 year old broke the news on social media with a picture of her positive pregnancy test, captioning it: "Our little secret.
"The best news," she added. "Mini us is on the way."
Her beau Lee is the offspring of famed Dublin criminal Liam Byrne, who just last year was jailed for five years due to firearms offences.
Lee's late grandfather, career felon James 'Jaws' Byrne, passed away at 77.
Despite the family history, LBC reports that Gerrard treats Lee no differently than anyone else and expressed delight at becoming a grandad at 45.
Following Lilly-Ella's reveal, he commented: "We can't wait, great news and congratulations - we love you."
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