The great fortunes built in football are not limited to contracts, salaries and business dealings of the athletes. When a marriage comes to an end, the assets accumulated throughout the career can also become part of the negotiations, especially when high-value properties, vehicles, investments and other assets are involved. The circumstances vary according to the legislation of each country, the marital property regime adopted by the couple and the agreements made during the union.
Some divorces of players and former players gained notoriety precisely because of the values and assets involved. One of the most well-known cases is that of Thierry Henry, the former French striker who divorced model Claire Merry in 2007, after approximately four years of marriage.
At the time, British media reported that Claire Merry was claiming more than 12 million euros, equivalent to approximately R$76 million, in the divorce proceedings against Thierry Henry. The original article appeared to contain more examples of divorces in the world of football, but the provided text is incomplete.
