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Married to the Game: Who are the footballers' WAGs on Amazon Prime documentary series?

In the glamorous realm of professional football, the spotlight extends far beyond the pitch. While fans fervently cheer for their favourite players, there exists another captivating dimension that has intrigued audiences for years: the lives of footballers' wives and girlfriends (WAGs).

Amazon Prime Video's latest documentary series, "Married to the Game," delves into this world of opulence and occasional turmoil. From extravagant lifestyles to behind-the-scenes drama, the show promises an intimate glimpse into what it truly means to be part of the football elite.

"Married to the Game" is a compelling documentary series that unveils the lives of WAGs. Here, GOAL tells you all you need to know about these WAGs who have been featured throughout the series.

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    Sara Gundogan

    Sara is the wife of İlkay Gundogan, a former midfielder for Manchester City who now - as of 2024 - competes for the renowned Spanish club Barcelona.

    Describing Sara as a whirlwind is fitting - she radiates brightness and is animated, opinionated, and incredibly humorous. Proficient in six languages, Sara previously enjoyed a thriving career as a model and television presenter on Italy’s largest broadcasting network.

    In April of last year, Sara welcomed their son, Kais, into the world. Sara now aims to resume her modelling career. With over 800,000 followers on social media, she’s both an influencer and a TV presenter.

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  • Cat Harding

    Cat Harding is the partner of Arsenal and Italy midfielder Jorginho. She is an aspiring singer who thrives on being in the spotlight.

    Her dreams of recording an album still burn brightly. Beyond music, Cat harbours a multitude of aspirations now that their son Jax is growing older. With a keen eye for fashion, she’s launching her own styling company, ‘Cat Cavelli Curates,’ alongside her best friend Harriet. Despite initial uncertainty, it has been reported that Cat ultimately decided to feature in the series after conversations with the producers.

  • Samantha Tarkowski

    Samantha, married to Everton defender James Tarkowski (who has earned two caps for the England National team), is determined to establish her own identity. Their romance blossomed in 2015.

    Recently acquiring her personal training qualifications, it is said that she is set to open a gym to empower other women to achieve fitness, health, and happiness. She aims to set a positive example for her and James’ young daughter, Ivy.

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  • Ash Turner

    Ash is the spouse of Matt Turner, the goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest and a United States national team player.

    Former NFL cheerleader Ash relocated from the United States with Matt in 2022, expecting their first child, Easton. Just a year later, heavily pregnant with their second child, Ash faced unexpected changes when Matt transferred from Arsenal to Nottingham Forest. The series should explore more of that relocation.

    Before starting a family and enduring these transitions, Ash founded the 'Miss Pink Organization,' a successful nonprofit dedicated to assisting women battling cancer.

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    Taylor Ward

    Taylor is the wife of Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez, who recently moved from Premier League champions Manchester City to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli FC during the summer.

    As the daughter of The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward and former Premier League footballer Ashley Ward, Taylor is accustomed to living in the spotlight of football. Just three months after welcoming her daughter Mila into the world, Taylor, along with her older sister Darby, founded and launched their jewellery brand 'Astalia.'

    Amidst expanding her brand, Taylor finds herself juggling wedding plans and adjusting to an unexpected relocation to the Middle East.

    Taylor has expressed her motivation for joining the series as a means to provide insight into the authentic lives of footballers' spouses.