DARK SECRETS: Wags | Rare Historical Photos

Back to the future as young England fans embrace fashion of the noughties

For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the game

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

The World Cup has served as a timely reminder that maybe we can all get along

IN FOCUS: Holly Baxter writes about the unexpectedly heartwarming and heartrending moments — from Freddy the German to Norwegian longboats on the New York City subway and an unlikely social media star from Cape Verde — that have played out on the sidelines of 2026’s World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Who are England’s modern-day WAGs at this year’s World Cup – and would they even accept the title?

IN FOCUS: As the biggest football tournament kicks off, 20 years on from the arrival of the infamous troop in Baden-Baden, Olivia Petter takes a look at the very different partners supporting England’s footballers today – from lawyers and nurses to childhood sweethearts

The Independent UK · Jun 12

From ‘hooligans with credit cards’ to influencers: the evolution of England’s WAGs

The term for England footballers’ wives and girlfriends first exploded in 2006 in Germany. The new generation watching the Euros are turning the old stereotypes on their heads

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024

'Selling Sunset’s' Bre Tiesi Answers All Your Burning Questions About Season 6

"I can't force anyone to accept my situation or like me."

Marie Claire · May 23, 2023

Newcastle United WAGs board train for London led by Charlotte Trippier ahead of Wembley final

Several of the wives of Newcastle United players took to Instagram on Friday as they headed to London

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023

We should admit it: Secretly we miss the WAG drama

After England’s 3-0 World Cup victory over Senegal on Sunday night, Marcus Rashford took to Instagram to celebrate the win and his 50th England cap by posting an adorable photo in the stands with his leading lady. No, not Lucia Loi, his girlfriend of nine years, but Melanie Rashford: his…

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

England WAGs of Grealish and Maguire lead cruise ship exodus after 'urine incident'

The luxury cruise ship is described as being an "ultramodern urban metropolis" by its owners, with packages to stay on it costing up to £6,000. But insiders have claimed they felt “isolated”, while late-night fan celebrations disturbed their sleep

Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

Where the original 2006 World Cup WAGs are now – divorce, court cases & heartache

The WAGs of the 2006 World Cup were known for their wild ways including dancing on tables and lavish spending sprees while their husbands were training – but where are they now?

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

WAGs smooch England stars as they celebrate 3-0 Wales win as footballers jump into crowd

England's WAGs were out in force to watch their team play Wales at the World Cup, and cheered delightedly as Gareth Southgate's team won on Tuesday evening

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022