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FOOTBALLERS may retire, go grey and age, but that doesn't seem to stop them from scoring with younger beauties. Some of the world's best have managed to land themselves stunning Wags, even after they've hung up their boots.

 Brazil legend Romario is dating a younger woman
Brazil legend Romario is dating a younger womanCredit: Instagram @marcelleceolin

 Marcelle Ceolin is 25 years younger than Romario at 31
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Marcelle Ceolin is 25 years younger than Romario at 31Credit: INSTAGRAM

Most recently, Brazil legend Romario was spotted with a younger flame, 31-year-old blonde Marcelle Ceolin at a rap festival in his homeland. Pretty influencer Ceolin is 25 years his junior. Not one to judge, SunSport explores the relationships of other former players. From Neil "Razor" Ruddock to the debonair Thierry Henry, these chaps clearly feel young at heart. But who are their other half's and what's the age gap?

IAN RUSH AND CAROL ANTHONY

 Ian Rush and Carol Anthony met in 2013 and are now engaged
Ian Rush and Carol Anthony met in 2013 and are now engagedCredit: https://twitter.com/CarolAnthony_?lang=en

 

 Carol is 22-years younger than Liverpool legend Rush
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Carol is 22-years younger than Liverpool legend RushCredit: https://twitter.com/CarolAnthony_?lang=en
 38-year-old beauty Carol Anthony is an Irish singer
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38-year-old beauty Carol Anthony is an Irish singerCredit: https://twitter.com/CarolAnthony_?lang=en

The Liverpool legend reportedly popped the question to the Irish singer in 2019. Carol is 22-years younger than Rushy, 60, but she's previously admitted she doesn't see the age gap as an issue. They began dating in 2013.

PETER SCHMEICHEL AND LAURA VON LINDHOLM

 The 10-year age gap between Peter Schmeichel and Laura von Lindholm doesn't hinder their romance
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The 10-year age gap between Peter Schmeichel and Laura von Lindholm doesn't hinder their romanceCredit: Instagram
 Schmeichel proposed to von Lindholm during a trip to the Maldives
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Schmeichel proposed to von Lindholm during a trip to the MaldivesCredit: Instagram
 Peter Schmeichel with Laura von Lindholm
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Peter Schmeichel with Laura von LindholmCredit: Instagram

Former keeper Schmeichel married former Playboy model Laura von Lindholm recently. The pair had split up two-years ago after beginning their relationship in 2014 - but recently re-coupled and decided to tie the knot. The legendary Manchester United goalie proposed to his longterm partner in the Maldives during a fireworks display at the luxurious One&Only Reethi Rah resort in February. Schmeichel is 58, while Laura is 48. The marriage took place in front of 200 guests at the Egebaeksvang Church in Espergaerde, Copenhagen - four months after they got engaged.

 Peter Schmeichel married his long-term partner Laura von Lindholm in Denmark
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Peter Schmeichel married his long-term partner Laura von Lindholm in DenmarkCredit: AP:Associated Press
 The marriage took place in front of 200 guests at the Egebaeksvang Church in Espergaerde, Copenhagen
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The marriage took place in front of 200 guests at the Egebaeksvang Church in Espergaerde, CopenhagenCredit: AP:Associated Press

BRENDAN RODGERS AND CHARLOTTE SEARLE

 Brendan Rodgers tied the knot with Charlotte Searle in 2017
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Brendan Rodgers tied the knot with Charlotte Searle in 2017Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
 Brendan Rodgers wed his second wife Charlotte Searle
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Brendan Rodgers wed his second wife Charlotte SearleCredit: Rex Features
 Stunning Searle is 11 years younger than Rodgers
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Stunning Searle is 11 years younger than RodgersCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
 Rodgers and Searle's relationship was rocked by her ex husband's suicide a year after they wed
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Rodgers and Searle's relationship was rocked by her ex husband's suicide a year after they wedCredit: PA:Press Association

The Leicester City manager, 49, tied the knot with Searle - 11 years his junior - on the banks of Loch Lomond in a glitzy ceremony back in 2017. He was previously married to wife Susan for 14 years, but they divorced in 2015. Tragedy struck Searle a year after she wed former Liverpool and Celtic boss Rodgers when her ex husband Steven Hind took his own life.

DAVID GINOLA AND MAEVA DENAT

 A 23-year age gap between David Ginola and Maeva Denat hasn't stopped these two from falling in love
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A 23-year age gap between David Ginola and Maeva Denat hasn't stopped these two from falling in loveCredit: Splash News
 Denat gave birth to their first child last year
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Denat gave birth to their first child last yearCredit: Instagram @maevadenat12
 Denat is a stunning French model
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Denat is a stunning French modelCredit: Instagram @maevadenat12

The suave Frenchman, now a talkSPORT host, was always a football pin-up. So it's no wonder the handsome 55-year-old ex-Spurs star is dating a 32-year-old. Denat is a model, and she welcomed the pair's first chid last year.

THIERRY HENRY AND ANDREA RAJACIC

 Thierry Henry and Andrea Rajacic have been an item since meeting in 2008
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Thierry Henry and Andrea Rajacic have been an item since meeting in 2008Credit: Getty - Contributor
 Bosnian model Rajacic is 36, nine years younger than Henry
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Bosnian model Rajacic is 36, nine years younger than HenryCredit: Paul Edwards - The Sun

He's definitely still va-va-voom! The former Arsenal ace, 44, has a stunning longterm girlfriend in Rajacic, a 34-year-old Bosnian model. They met in 2008 and welcomed a son, Tristan in 2012.

NEIL RUDDOCK AND LEAH NEWMAN

 Neil Ruddock met glamour model Leah Newman in 2004
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Neil Ruddock met glamour model Leah Newman in 2004Credit: Getty - Contributor
 Newman married Ruddock nine years later in 2013
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Newman married Ruddock nine years later in 2013
 Newman appeared on TV show Can't Pay We'll Take it Away
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Newman appeared on TV show Can't Pay We'll Take it Away
 On Can't Pay We'll Take it Away, Newman famously threw water over some bailiffs
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On Can't Pay We'll Take it Away, Newman famously threw water over some bailiffs

The burly Tottenham defender didn't just have the fame of football to charm the ladies with, so he became a reality TV favourite on shows such as I'm a Celebrity... Busty glamour model Leah Newman, 40, married 'Razor' Ruddock, 53, in 2013 after they dated for nine years. She once appeared on TV show Can’t Pay We’ll Take it Away, on which she threw water over some bailiffs who visited her Kent home.

PETER AND STEPHANIE SHILTON

 Peter Shilton married Steph Hayward in 2016 when she was 48
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Peter Shilton married Steph Hayward in 2016 when she was 48Credit: Andrew Styczynski - The Sun
 Despite a 21-year age gap, the pair are still in love and work together on a consultancy business
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Despite a 21-year age gap, the pair are still in love and work together on a consultancy businessCredit: EPA

The legendary England and Leicester City keeper, 72, wed former jazz singer Steph Hayward in 2016 when she was 48. But the 21-year age gap hasn't affected these two lovebirds, who are often joined at the hip. They even set up up their own consultancy business together, which shows love knows no bounds.

DAVID SEAMAN AND FRANKIE POULTNEY

 David Seaman met Frankie Poultney on reality TV show Dancing On Ice in 2008
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David Seaman met Frankie Poultney on reality TV show Dancing On Ice in 2008Credit: ITV
 Seaman and Poultney reportedly fell in love on the show's live tour
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Seaman and Poultney reportedly fell in love on the show's live tourCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Seaman married Poultney in 2015 at Dormy House in the Cotswolds
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Seaman married Poultney in 2015 at Dormy House in the CotswoldsCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Even though they clearly get on like a house on fire, it's fair to say David, 58, and Frankie, 48, initially got off to an icy start. That's because they met on reality TV show Dancing On Ice all the way back in 2008. They reportedly fell in love on the show's live tour, and tied the knot in 2015 at Dormy House in the Cotswolds. She's certainly in safe hands with Arsenal and England's former No1.

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