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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus, 64, repeatedly spotted with stunning model ‘girlfriend', 26, after fifth divorce
LOTHAR MATTHAUS has reportedly met a new flame - 38 years his junior. The German legend divorced from his fifth wife Advertisement 5 Lothar Matthaus has been spotted out and about in Germany with a new flame Credit: TIKTOK / em1nexx 5 The German legend (right) captained his country to World Cup glory in 1990 Credit: Alamy 5 Matthaus has been seen out and about with model Theresa Sommer Credit: Instagram / @ 5 The 26-year-old is an economics graduate and Instagram model Credit: Instagram / @ 5 Sommer accompanied Matthaus on a recent trip to the Nations League final Credit: Instagram / @ The 26-year-old accompanied the Matthus told A2 Television: "We came for skiing, and the rest is a private matter." Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The model studied economics at King's College in London and then Durham University, according to It is unknown if the pair's relationship is platonic or romantic. Matthaus did not return comment when approached by German publication BILD. The former Ballon d'Or winner has been married five times since tying the knot with first wife Silvia in 1981, before divorcing in 1992. Advertisement Most read in Football Latest BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He married Swiss model and TV presenter Lolita Morena two years later and had a son. But the marriage lasted just five years with the former Miss Universe contestant. World Cup winner and one-club legend rolls back the years with stunning goal from halfway line His next relationship came after Matthaus had hung up his boots and headed into management. Advertisement The German met Marijana Colic during his coaching spell with Partizan in Belgrade. They married in 2003 but filed for a messy divorce six years down the line. In December 2008, Matthaus wed 21-year-old Ukrainian model Kristina Liliana Chudinova in Las Vegas. World Cup qualifying draw in full Group A : Winner GER/ITA, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, Luxembourg Group B : Switzerland, Sweden, Slovenia, Kosovo Group C : Loser POR/DEN, Greece, Scotland, Belarus Group D : Winner FRA/CRO, Ukraine, Iceland, Azerbaijan Group E : Winner SPA/NED, Turkey, Georgia, Bulgaria Group F : Winner POR/DEN, Hungary, Ireland, Armenia Group G : Loser SPA/NED, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Malta Group H : Austria, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, San Marino Group I : Loser GER/ITA, Norway, Israel, Estonia, Moldova Group J : Belgium, Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechenstein Group K : England, Serbia, Albania, Latvia, Andorra Group L : Loser FRA/CRO, Czechia, Montenegro, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar By early 2010 the pair - who shared a 26-year age gap - were already living apart. Advertisement His fifth and final marriage came in 2014 with Klimko, whom he shares a son, Milan. The couple broke up in 2021 but appeared to reconcile at Oktoberfest two years later. Matthaus is one of the 20th century's most successful stars. He captained Germany to World Cup glory in 1990 and played over 400 times for Bayern across two spells. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus, 64, repeatedly spotted with stunning model ‘girlfriend', 26, after fifth divorce
The 64-year-old recently hit the slopes with the model NEW FLAME Germany legend Lothar Matthaus, 64, repeatedly spotted with stunning model 'girlfriend', 26, after fifth divorce LOTHAR MATTHAUS has reportedly met a new flame - 38 years his junior. The German legend divorced from his fifth wife Anastasia Klimko in 2021. Advertisement 5 Lothar Matthaus has been spotted out and about in Germany with a new flame Credit: TIKTOK / em1nexx 5 The German legend (right) captained his country to World Cup glory in 1990 Credit: Alamy 5 Matthaus has been seen out and about with model Theresa Sommer Credit: Instagram / @ 5 The 26-year-old is an economics graduate and Instagram model Credit: Instagram / @ 5 Sommer accompanied Matthaus on a recent trip to the Nations League final Credit: Instagram / @ Matthaus, 64, has been spotted at numerous public outings with Instagram model Theresa Sommer, 26. The 26-year-old accompanied the Bayern Munich icon to a recent celebrity ski race in Ischgl, Austria. Matthus told A2 Television: "We came for skiing, and the rest is a private matter." Sommer has also been snapped watching the Nations League final in Munich with the ex-footballer. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL STAR'S NEW LOVE Millie Bright's personal trainer lover revealed as kickboxer dad of SEVEN The model studied economics at King's College in London and then Durham University, according to The Mail. It is unknown if the pair's relationship is platonic or romantic. Matthaus did not return comment when approached by German publication BILD. The former Ballon d'Or winner has been married five times since tying the knot with first wife Silvia in 1981, before divorcing in 1992. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He married Swiss model and TV presenter Lolita Morena two years later and had a son. But the marriage lasted just five years with the former Miss Universe contestant. World Cup winner and one-club legend rolls back the years with stunning goal from halfway line His next relationship came after Matthaus had hung up his boots and headed into management. Advertisement The German met Marijana Colic during his coaching spell with Partizan in Belgrade. They married in 2003 but filed for a messy divorce six years down the line. In December 2008, Matthaus wed 21-year-old Ukrainian model Kristina Liliana Chudinova in Las Vegas. World Cup qualifying draw in full Group A: Winner GER/ITA, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, Luxembourg Group B: Switzerland, Sweden, Slovenia, Kosovo Group C: Loser POR/DEN, Greece, Scotland, Belarus Group D: Winner FRA/CRO, Ukraine, Iceland, Azerbaijan Group E: Winner SPA/NED, Turkey, Georgia, Bulgaria Group F: Winner POR/DEN, Hungary, Ireland, Armenia Group G: Loser SPA/NED, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Malta Group H: Austria, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, San Marino Group I: Loser GER/ITA, Norway, Israel, Estonia, Moldova Group J: Belgium, Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechenstein Group K: England, Serbia, Albania, Latvia, Andorra Group L: Loser FRA/CRO, Czechia, Montenegro, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar By early 2010 the pair - who shared a 26-year age gap - were already living apart. Advertisement His fifth and final marriage came in 2014 with Klimko, whom he shares a son, Milan. The couple broke up in 2021 but appeared to reconcile at Oktoberfest two years later. Matthaus is one of the 20th century's most successful stars. He captained Germany to World Cup glory in 1990 and played over 400 times for Bayern across two spells.
Qatar Tribune
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
‘One side will lose face' in Bayern-Sane stand-off, says Matthaus
Berlin: Lothar Matthaus believes Bayern Munich have a major dilemma over whether to try to retain Germany winger Leroy Sane. Bayern left the 29-year-old at the bottom of the queue for new contracts, with his deal running out on June 30, but offered him terms to stay until 2028. Sane was expected to sign but then switched agents to well-known tough negotiator Pini Zahavi. Since then, there has been an impasse. 'Bayern have repeatedly emphasized the need to cut salaries. Based on what they've said publicly, Bayern shouldn't offer Sane more money, or they'll lose face. Someone will lose face,' 1990 World Cup winner Matthaus said in his column for Sky on Monday. 'A lot has gone wrong in Bayern's public handling of the situation,' Matthaus judged. 'Football-wise, financially and personally, a separation would be a loss for the club,' Matthäus added. (dpa)
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
German legend Matthaus had this to say about Messi, Inter Miami in Club World Cup
Inter Miami German legend Matthaus had this to say about Messi, Inter Miami in Club World Cup Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus predicted that four European teams will advance to the semifinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. picture alliance / Hasan Bratic/Sipa USA Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus heaped praise on Lionel Messi and spoke at length about the Argentine icon's impact on Major League Soccer and the sport in the United States but cautioned that Inter Miami will have a tough time making it to the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium. 'Inter Miami will make a run, but I don't think they can go to the final because the European teams and some teams from South America are stronger and better than the teams from Major League Soccer or New Zealand or Australia,' Matthaus said in a Zoom interview with a small group of reporters on Tuesday. 'I see and feel it in Europe. This is a tournament where you can win a very important title, best club team in the world, and there is a lot of money, and each club is motivated…They will play with their best 11 and I have a feeling four European teams will go to the semifinal.' The 32-team Club World Cup is being held in 11 cities across the United States with the final scheduled for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The winning club stands to make as much as $125 million. Inter Miami opens the tournament on June 14 against Egyptian team Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium and plays its other two group stage matches June 19 against Portugal's FC Porto in Atlanta, and June 23 against Brazil's Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium. Among the other teams in the tournament are Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Flamengo, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Al Hilal, Club Leon, Monterrey and Pachuca. The Seattle Sounders is the other MLS team in the field, and it was announced Tuesday that Los Angeles FC will face Mexican team Club America in a playoff for the final spot to replace Club Leon, which was disqualified for violating multi-ownership regulations. There are always upsets and surprises, Matthaus said, such as the German national team failing to advance past the group stage at the past two World Cups, 'but, in the end, I think the European teams are one level too high for the rest of the world.' Asked how much pressure Messi and Inter Miami will be under to make a deep run at the Club World Cup, Matthaus replied: 'Messi has had all his life pressure, World Cup finals, World Cups, South American cups, national team games, club games, Champions League, El Clasico in Spain between Real Madrid and Barcelona. They [Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez] know about pressure. 'But you cannot buy players and think, `Oh, [we will win] because of Messi, because Busquets, and all these big-name players, this doesn't guarantee you will win titles.' All that said, Inter Miami, MLS and soccer in the United States, are benefiting greatly from Messi's presence, Matthaus said. 'Messi is a brand worldwide,' he said. 'You can go to Europe, to Africa, to Asia, Messi is everywhere, at one time with the shirt of Barcelona, then the shirt of Paris Saint-Germain and now it is the pink of Inter Miami and always with the same number, number 10,' Matthaus said. 'Messi is still a fantastic player. He can make a difference. He fills stadiums. He is a magnet for football fans. The kids want to be like Messi, not only in America. In Germany, too.' Matthaus said 15 or 20 years ago, it was not possible for fans in Germany to watch MLS live on TV. Now they can and they have become more familiar with the league. 'I have a son, he's 11 years old…and when they have a training session, you see a lot of Messi shirts, the old shirt of Barcelona and the new shirt of Inter Miami,' he said. He added the Messi decision to play in MLS has and will continue to persuade other world-class players to join the league and added fuel to the reports that Bayern Munich great Thomas Muller may be heading stateside. Muller, 35, is leaving Bayern as a free agent after 25 years at the club and reportedly has had discussions with a few MLS teams. He is one of the best players of this generation and his resume includes 12 Bundesliga titles, two Champions League titles and a World Cup trophy. 'Maybe MLS will get a new player who has not as big a name as Messi but Thomas Muller from Bayern Munich,' Matthaus said. 'He is still a fantastic player and can still play, in my mind, from his quality and physical condition. Maybe he's in touch with clubs in the U.S. and maybe you will see soon an ex-German national player who won the 2014 World Cup. All of these things can improve soccer in the U.S.' Bayern Munich is in Group C of the Club World Cup with Auckland City of New Zealand, Boca Juniors of Argentina and Benfica of Portugal. Bayern plays Auckland City on June 15 in Cincinnati, Boca Juniors June 20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and Benfica on June 24 in Charlotte. Matthaus said Bayern is gearing up for the summer tournament. 'Boca and Bayern Munich are so famous worldwide; they don't have only fans in Argentina and in Germany,' Matthaus said. 'I think this will be a high-level game in the first round, I think the stadium will be sold out, and we will have a beautiful, happy atmosphere.' The German club secured its 34th Bundesliga title last weekend with two games to spare. After its final two games, players will have a week to 10 days of vacation before reconvening to prepare for the Club World Cup. 'As for the players, they are really motivated to play this Club World Cup because, everybody knows it, there's a lot of money at stake,' Matthaus said. 'If you win, you can make more than 100 million dollars. And the money is talking in football. When you make this money, you can invest in the team, in players, in infrastructure. Bayern and all the other clubs will be very motivated.' Tickets for the Club World Cup are available at and Ticketmaster. Michelle Kaufman Miami Herald Go to X Go to Facebook Email this person 305-376-3438 Miami Herald sportswriter Michelle Kaufman has covered 14 Olympics, six World Cups, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, NCAA Basketball Tournaments, NBA Playoffs, Super Bowls and has been the soccer writer and University of Miami basketball beat writer for 25 years. She was born in Frederick, Md., and grew up in Miami.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Germany World Cup winning-legend Lothar Matthaus ‘dating stunning brunette model, 26, who is 38 YEARS his junior'
Matthaus has discussed the matter 'PRIVATE MATTER' Germany World Cup winning-legend Lothar Matthaus 'dating stunning brunette model, 26, who is 38 YEARS his junior' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GERMANY legend Lothar Matthaus has made a name for himself yet again - by reportedly dating a woman 38 YEARS his junior. Matthaus, 64, lifted the 1990 World Cup and won the Ballon d'Or trophy that same year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Lothar Matthaus is reportedly dating a woman 38 years his junior Credit: Getty 3 He is allegedly dating German model Theresa Sommer Credit: Instagram / @ 3 The model is 26 years old Credit: Instagram / @ He won a record 150 German caps, and inspired Bayern Munich to six Bundesliga titles. Also a Serie A and UEFA Cup winner with Inter Milan, the former midfielder has been wed five times. His most recent marriage, to Anastasia Klimko, lasted seven years before ending in 2021. Matthaus has now been spotted at an Austrian ski resort with German model Theresa Sommer, 26. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GETTING SHIRTY Man Utd release kit with astronomical price that players won't even wear The highly-educated brunette reportedly studied economics and management at King's College in London - as well as psychology at Durham University. An accomplished judo player in her childhood, she is now a talented skier. German media spotted her taking part in a ski event at Ischgl in Austria - in company with Matthaus. Bunte magazine quizzed the football legend about his relationship with Theresa. Matthaus replied with a smile: "We are here for the skiing, and that is a private matter." Several of the dad-of-four's former wives have been significantly younger than him. But news of Bavaria-born Matthaus' latest age-gap relationship has since set tongues wagging across Europe. The defender-turned midfielder went into management after hanging up his boots. He has coached the Hungary and Bulgaria national sides, as well as clubs in Austria, Serbia, Brazil and Israel.
