Football star splits from wife after row during England and Spain Euro 2024 final
Alvaro Morata
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Spain star Alvaro Morata has divorced from his wife Alice Campello after an argument that started during the Euro 2024 final on the pitch.
As England faltered and the Spanish celebrated, Morata and his wife were locked in a 'fight' with the relationship snowballing out of control as a result, report Marca.
The report says that Alice only wanted herself, her children and pals on the pitch celebrating alongside Morata and did not want his parents or family present.
The Spain captain refused and the marriage has since fallen apart with the couple separating in mid-August.
Alvaro Morata and his wife have split up
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It ends seven years of marriage, though Morata's ex has dismissed rumours that the former Chelsea star had sent explicit photos to another woman.
Lawyers have since started proceedings over divorce papers and the separation has been mutually agreed.
Morata joined AC Milan in the summer after four years at Atletico Madrid, though two of those years were spent on loan to Juventus.
The 31-year-old recently revealed he felt he had to 'flee' his homeland after speaking to Spanish TV about his recent faltering love life.
"I am tired of people saying that I was unfaithful to Alice because I didn't even go to the national team party so that this type of rumour wouldn't arise," the striker said.
"Since then I haven't spoken to anyone out of respect for her and so that this type of news doesn't arise.
"I am devastated. I have fled Spain because I cannot bear the pressure and criticism any longer."
Morata went on to say that the couple still have love for each other because of the four children they have together.
Just two weeks before their separation, the couple looked loved up on holiday in Sardinia after posts on social media site Instagram.
A fortnight later on the same site, Morata announced the split: "After some time of reflection, Alice and I have made the decision to part ways.
"A WONDERFUL and RESPECTFUL reciprocal relationship where we have loved and helped each other a lot.
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"They have been wonderful years and the result of them is our four children, who are undoubtedly the best thing we have ever done."
Spain triumphed over England in the Euro 2024 final after a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal.
Nico Williams had put La Roya ahead in Berlin moments into the second half before Cole Palmer equalised in the 73rd minute.
But it was disappointment against for the Three Lions, who finished runners-up at Euro 2020 as well, with Gareth Southgate resigning two days after.