Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic, once hailed as one of sports’ golden couples, have officially ended their nine-year marriage.
The pair, who began dating in 2014 and tied the knot two years later in an intimate ceremony in Venice, have reportedly gone their separate ways, citing irreconcilable differences.
Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic divorce
The news was confirmed by Ana’s legal representative, Christian Schertz, who stated the decision was mutual and asked for respect for their privacy. “The fans understand and respect their need for privacy,” he noted.
Their romance began at a time when both were stars in their own right, Schweinsteiger was still a linchpin in Bayern Munich’s midfield, and Ivanovic was nearing the end of a celebrated tennis career that had seen her rise to World No. 1 and win a Grand Slam title.
In December 2016, just months after exchanging vows, Ana officially stepped away from the sport. The couple embraced family life in the years that followed, welcoming three children together: two sons, Luka and Leon, and a third child whose name they’ve chosen to keep private.
From the outside, their relationship seemed serene and full of shared joy. But behind the scenes, cracks had reportedly started to show.
Rumours of strain surfaced earlier this year, with the Daily Mail reporting in April that the couple had been living increasingly separate lives.
Schweinsteiger, now a television pundit and football analyst, often travelled for work, while Ivanovic remained largely based in Serbia, focused on raising their young children.
Analysing the sporting legacy of Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic
Despite the separation, both have left an indelible mark on the sporting world. Schweinsteiger, known for his elegance and grit on the pitch, enjoyed a glittering club career with Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Chicago Fire.
Across 670 club appearances, he notched 82 goals and 111 assists, winning an impressive 18 major trophies, including the historic treble with Bayern in 2012/13 and the FA Cup with Manchester United in 2016. On the international stage, he famously helped Germany lift the World Cup in 2014.
Ivanovic, meanwhile, remains a revered figure in tennis. Born on November 6, 1987, she reached the summit of the women’s game, becoming world No. 1 and holding the position for 12 weeks.
Her crowning moment came at Roland Garros in 2008, where she claimed her first and only Grand Slam title among 15 WTA singles trophies.
Though their journey as husband and wife has come to an end, the legacy of Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic, both as athletes and as a couple admired across the world, will be remembered for years to come.