The 43-year-old football legend shared the news in a heartfelt statement on social media, accompanied by a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek.

“Martina and myself are sad to announce that we are separating after 26 years together, we remain best friends and immensely proud of our two children,” he affirmed.

The couple, who met as teenagers in 1999 and married in June 2003, have two children, Adela, 17, and Damian, 16.

Source: Vanguard