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Wayne Bridge’s Life Now After the John Terry Affair Scandal

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August 5, 2026

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It was a scandal that sparked countless headlines in the English football media. John Terry was alleged to have had an affair with Chelsea teammate Wayne Bridge’s then-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.

At the time, Bridge was a star for both club and country, but his last game for either would come in 2009. The controversy would become the story of his career, with the left-back unable to escape reference to it wherever he went.

He would join Manchester City and spend numerous seasons out on loan before retiring in 2014 after a short spell at Reading. Now 17 years on from the scandal, Bridge has rebuilt his life away from football.

John Terry and Vanessa Perroncel Affair Scandal Explained

In late 2009, 23-year-old Bridge was at the peak of his powers. He’d won the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup with Chelsea, while establishing himself as a regular for England. He’d also formed a good friendship with fellow club and international defender Terry.

Bridge had been in a relationship with French model Vanessa Perroncel since 2005, and they had a son together the following year. In 2009, the left-back would leave for Man City and break up with his partner.

Not long after, reports in the media would claim that Terry, who was and remains married to this day, started visiting Perroncel and son Jaydon at their Surrey home. Although she has always maintained it was purely “friendship” and “cannot be described as an affair,” stories of an alleged romance began to break.

Initially, the press were blocked from reporting on the case after Terry’s lawyers got an injunction imposed, but it was lifted in January 2010 when the judge claimed the injunction was put in place not to safeguard Terry’s privacy but “to protect [his] reputation, in particular with sponsors.” This led to a wave of media coverage.

Terry Stripped of England Captaincy

England-John-Terry — England’s John Terry attends a press conference

It got to the point where Terry was stripped of the national team captaincy by England manager Fabio Capello. On top of that, Bridge quit international football to avoid his former Chelsea teammate, despite appeals from senior figures within the Man City squad who urged him to reconsider. Amid the drama, Capello said:

“It’s not normal, what happened between Terry and Bridge. I have never experienced it.”

Although the affair was denied, fuel was added to the flames of speculation when Terry played against Bridge for the first time since the incident in February 2010. Ahead of the game, the left-back refused to shake hands with Terry.

Later that year, in October, more than eight months after the initial story was published, Perroncel got an apology from the News of the World, which read: “On January 31 and afterwards we published some personal information about Vanessa Perroncel in articles concerning an alleged affair with the footballer John Terry. Miss Perroncel has since informed us that she would have preferred her personal information to remain private and it was untrue in any case. We apologise to Miss Perroncel for any distress caused.”

By that point, the damage was long done. But what has happened to Bridge since?

Wayne Bridge’s Life Since Retiring

Bridge played his final England game against Brazil in November 2009, and retired from club football in 2014. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Bridge accumulated over £7m ($9m) throughout his sporting career and beyond, which has helped him rebuild his life in retirement.

Having split up with Perroncel in 2009, he would later begin a relationship with the Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford. The pair would get married in 2014 and have two sons together.

Bridge has remained in the public eye since retiring, but he hasn’t been heavily involved in football. He took part in the16th series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and finished in fifth place on the programme. He also attempted to form a career in boxing.

He beat Spencer Matthews via unanimous decision in an exhibition bout to raise funds for Sport Relief and later agreed to face KSI in 2025. However, he pulled out of the fight two days later following the influencer’s outburst regarding his ex-girlfriend’s alleged affair with Terry, as he said:

“Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? Bridge responded: “You want to go there straightaway do you?” The former England defender later claimed that KSI “crossed a line” by raising the scandal, and he has yet to step back into the boxing ring.

Lately, Bridge has shown he doesn’t have a total aversion to football, as he now hosts The Dressing Room Podcast alongside fellow former footballers Joe Cole and Carlton Cole. He is also known to enjoy playing poker.

In 2020, it was reported that the defender is ‘still not on speaking terms’ with Terry. There’s been no indication that this has changed in the time since.

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Man Utd Agree Loan-to-Buy Deal for Altay Bayindir to Join Celta Vigo

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August 5, 2026

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Manchester United have agreed a deal to send goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to Celta Vigo on loan, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.

The Red Devils have so far prioritised incomings in the transfer window, with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans strengthening the midfield, while young winger Tynan Thompson has arrived from Tottenham.

But the club have also moved to bring in cover and competition for number one goalkeeper Senne Lammens by signing Karl Darlow on a free transfer, and that has allowed Turkey international Bayindir to find a new club to play more regularly.

Man Utd Agree Deal for Bayindir

Bayindir, who has been described as ‘very fast’, started the 2025/26 season as the number one at Old Trafford, but made just six appearances before being replaced by Lammens.

His last appearance came in September 2025, a 3-1 loss to Brentford, and the player has now been allowed to move away to play more regular first-team football after making just 17 appearances for the club in three seasons.

GIVEMESPORT sources understand that a deal has been agreed for the Turkey international to join La Liga outfit Celta Vigo on an initial loan deal until the end of the season, with an option to make the deal permanent for £3.5m.

It’s understood that Celta Vigo will cover Bayindir’s wages fully throughout the loan agreement, while they will also cover any performance-related bonuses.

GIVEMESPORT also understands that Man Utd retain a high sell-on percentage should the move become permanent, potentially allowing them to bring in some extra cash from the player in the future.

Man Utd Also Agree Vitek Sale

Alongside Bayindir, United have also agreed a deal to sell young goalkeeper Radek Vitek to Championship outfit Middlesbrough this summer.

The Czech stopper has spent pre-season with the first-team, but after a successful loan spell at Bristol City last season, the 22-year-old is keen to continue playing regularly as a number one goalkeeper.

GIVEMESPORT understands Man Utd have agreed a deal worth £14m, including add-ons, while they also retain a 35% sell-on percentage and a buy-back clause, essentially ensuring that they retain some control over his future.

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Police Scotland Release Statement After Athletes Go Missing

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August 5, 2026

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Multiple athletes have gone missing following the close of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, having not returned home with the rest of their teams.

According to sports website NBS Sport, four members of the Ugandan boxing team had not turned up for their scheduled flight, with one member stating the group’s intention to seek asylum and continue their boxing careers in Scotland.

The four were named as Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Kemis, and Emily Nakalema.

Similarly, Pakistan Today reported that boxer Qudratullah had not returned home after the conclusion of the Games on Sunday.

Statements Made After Athletes Go Missing

Glasgow 2026 spokesperson, Sophie Ashcroft, responds to the news

In what was considered a successful Games, Glasgow 2026 spokeswoman Sophie Ashcroft said: “Over the last two weeks, we have welcomed 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth to Glasgow.

“As athletes and support staff leave the city, we continue to work closely with wider partners – including Police Scotland, Border Force, and UK Visas & Immigration – to ensure a safe and secure conclusion to the Games.”

Police Scotland also release statement

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police Scotland has received reports of several athletes who are unaccounted for.

“Inquiries are ongoing to assess the circumstances, and early engagement is taking place with the Home Office.”

This is not the first time that the Commonwealth Games has been subject to athletes going missing, with the 2014 edition also in Glasgow seeing athletes unaccounted for after the conclusion of the competition – along with the 2018 edition in Australia seeing around 50 competitors remaining in the country after the Games.

Athletes’ accommodation at the Games ended two nights after each athlete’s sport had concluded, in accordance with the Games’ length of stay policy.

Enhanced checks on athletes entering the UK are understood to be carried out by the Home Office to determine who can compete in major sporting events like the Games.

Future claims by asylum seekers will be considered on individual merit, considering any evidence for and against eligibility.

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Roman Reigns Will Face LA Knight at Money in the Bank

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August 5, 2026

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Roman Reigns’ next opponent has seemingly been confirmed following the Monday Night Raw after SummerSlam.

Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship in an action-packed Night 2 main event against Seth Rollins, a former member of The Shield, along with Reigns and Dean Ambrose.

It was a match that called back to the faction numerous times, along with Ambrose’s signature moves being used by the pair against each other.

Roman Reigns Sees Off Seth Rollins Challenge

The brutal affair found its way into the crowd at one point, before two Powerbombs saw the pair destroy the commentary table at ringside. A third and final Spear by Reigns once the action returned to the ring ensured that the World Heavyweight Championship was firmly still in his hands and continued a nearly four-month reign.

There seemed to be no bad blood anymore between the two after the match, however, as they joined in The Shield fist bump to the joy of the Minnesota crowd.

A match that was driven by history, storytelling, and facilitated by exhilarating action, which many have claimed to be the match of the year.

Roman Reigns’ Next Title Defence

After the close of Seth Rollins’ chapter in The Tribal Chief’s title reign, many have speculated about who would be on the new page, ready to challenge Reigns.

And it seems like we may have got our answer following the Raw after SummerSlam.

The World Heavyweight champion was interrupted by LA Knight, who demanded a shot at the title.

Knight, along with Solo Sikoa and Royce Keys, defeated Jacob Fatu and The Usos on Night 1 of SummerSlam, and it looks like Knight wants to take the step-up and face The OTC.

The challenge was declined by the champion, however, with Reigns telling Knight to “get in the back of the line.”

This is not the first encounter with the two, as Knight took on Reigns back in 2023 for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at Crown Jewel, and again at the 2024 Royal Rumble along with AJ Styles and Randy Orton. Reigns retained the title in both outings.

Knight referred to his history with Reigns, saying: “If you remember, last time it was you and me one-on-one, it wasn’t so one-on-one. So what I want is what you gave Seth Rollins. I want you, I want me, no bloodline.”

Knight is expected to confront Reigns again in the coming weeks, with Money in the Bank in October the likely destination for the bout.