Known as the wife of… remembered for everything after.
Nearly twenty years ago, Cyprus was supposed to be just one football season. Instead, it became the place where Hans and I truly became a team, where friendships turned into family, and where I first saw the side of professional football nobody really talks about. Beautiful beaches, unpaid salaries, strange situations, unexpected loyalty, and even a run-in with the police, some stories stay with you forever.
I saw one photo of a rescue dog from Turkey... and somehow already knew he belonged with us. Looking back, this wasn't the first time my gut completely ignored logic, and I'm starting to think my husband never really got a vote.
I thought this story was about swapping my Audi for a Volkswagen. Turns out it was about something much bigger. Somewhere between Italian mountain roads, a manual gearbox, and two sleeping dogs, I realised I'd changed more than I thought.
People always ask, “But what do you even eat?” As if carnivore means I’m chewing raw T-bones in a cave somewhere. (I wish. Sounds peaceful.) So let’s clear that up. Here’s what a regular day of eating looks like for me: Morning: Eggs and More Eggs I start my day with a cup of hot [...]
Known as the wife of… remembered for everything after. Hi, I'm Laura. You might know me as the wife of a professional footballer, but this story isn’t just about the man behind the jersey. It’s about the woman beside it. After years of living and learning abroad, juggling life as a mother, partner, and working [...]
The Woman Behind the Jersey 