Football

Ronaldo Bags New WAG!

Portuguese Superstar Scores off Pitch with Blonde Bombshell

Ronaldo may have had a rocky start to the Euros but his love life is most definitely on track, as he’s reported to be dating Italian glamour model and reality TV star, Elisa de Panicis.

The pair are said to have met through mutual friends during a yacht break in Ibiza and, according to de Panicis, this is much more than just a fling. When asked by an Italian magazine whether it was love, the 29 year old giggled and answered, “how can it not be?”

Football’s most preened player has been linked to a string of stunning women, including, most recently, 21 year old Columbian model Paula Suarez. But could Elisa be the WAG to snag the Portuguese legend for good?

We’ve unearthed some facts about the mystery Mediterranean beauty:

De Panicis is no stranger to the camera. She was a contestant on Spain’s version of “I’m a Celebrity” ,which is apparently where she first caught the footballer’s eye.

Unsurprisingly, Elisa is no stranger to a selfie or two (hundred). She’s something of a social media star, with almost quarter of a million followers on Instagram.

Originally hailing from Milan, Elisa is a professional glamour model in her home country, and a well known tabloid face:

Words by Georgina Barnard