Former Manchester City winger and Al-Ahli forward Riyad Mahrez has tied the knot with his wife, Taylor Ward, for the third time.
In a gorgeous wedding ceremony in Italy, the two love birds renewed their vows and commitment to each other as a couple.
When love finds the right tent, it settles. This quote best sums up the love affair between Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward. How they get on with each other so fast and build a strong union has always enthralled the media.
The most intriguing part has been the fact that they both recorded heartbreaks in their previous relationships.
Meanwhile, it is pertinent to note, the multiple wedding ceremony is a no strange phenomenon among celebrities. It enables couples meet nuptial goals based on their partners’ individual choices.
Mahrez’s first wedding allowed the footballer settle with the traditional norms of his Islamic faith as it concerns marriage. It was a relatively secret affair with only a few of the family members and Islamic religious leaders in attendance.
The second wedding, held in London in 2022, allowed Taylor Ward to officially announce her union with the footballer to her close friends and associates. It was a relatively more flamboyant event, graced by the creme de la creme in the UK media world and entertainment industry.
Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward relationship
It is unclear when Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward met but their relationship became public in 2020. Since then, the pair have perfectly served couple goals, getting off to a blossoming love journey that has resulted in three different weddings and a kid.
Just a year into the relationship, Mahrez took Ward to the aisle to reaffirm her love and tie the knot in a secret Islamic wedding after he allegedly proposed to her in 2021.
Riyad Mahrez and Taylor unlucky love journey
Before Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward met, the pair suffered heartbreaks on their previous relationship.
Ward was linked to footballers Mason Holgate and the Mahrez’s former Man City teammate Sergio Aguero before breaking up for undisclosed reasons.
Mahrez, on the other hand, was married to British model Rita Johal, whom he reportedly met back in 2012 on London’s Oxford Street. They tied the knot in 2015 and broke up five years later in 2020.
It is still unclear why the pair parted ways but some reports claim Rita left Mahrez heartbroken when she allegedlly ‘chatted intently’ with boxer Deontay Wilder in a nightclub.
Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward welcomed their first child together
In the summer of 2022, Taylor and Mahrez welcomed their first child, Mila, together. They announced the birth of Mila on Instagram – sharing a photo of her nestled in a carrier.
The couple’s announcement of Mila’s birth came after they revealed the gender of their new-born, once again on Instagram, in a sweet reveal video.
Inside Riyad Mahrez third marriage
Needless to say, Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward’s love affair has waxed stronger. The pair renewed marriage vows for the third time in a lavishly decorated marriage event at Lake Como, Italy earlier in July 2024.
The luxurious recreational spot boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a boathouse. It was all smiles for the couple from the outdoor ceremony to the party time which was graced with gorgeously dressed guests. Mahrez and Taylor were stunning as well in their glowing wedding dresses. It was another memorable moment for the couple.
Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez is a renowned Algerian footballer, playing for Saudi Pro League club, Al Ahli, and Algeria national team. Playing as a winger, the former Leicester City forward has recorded 602 club career appearances, scoring 173 goals. He has won 93 caps with Algeria national team, scoring 31 goals.
Riyad Mahrez salary and net worth
Riyad Mahrez signed a four-year contract with Al-Ahli after leaving Manchester City in 2023. According to Capology, he is the highest-paid Al-Ahli player with a weekly wage is £872,000 while his annual gross earnings is £45.3million.
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