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Gabigol confirmed his romance with Rafaella is back on after being unveiled as new Cruzeiro signing.
Rafaella Santos, the stunning sister of Al Hilal superstar Neymar, has officially confirmed her reunion with footballer Gabriel Barbosa, famously known as ‘Gabigol’.
The stunning 28-year-old model and influencer took to Instagram on January 4, sharing a heartfelt story that silenced weeks of speculation about their romance.
This announcement coincided with Gabigol’s grand unveiling as a Cruzeiro player at Mineirão Stadium, where he was introduced to 44,000 fans in Belo Horizonte.
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Following his presentation as Cruziero's new signing on Saturday, the 28-year-old former Flamengo star shared a photo on his Instagram page, showing him holding hands and walking with Rafaella, who also attended his unveiling.
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Their tumultuous love story, spanning nearly a decade, has captivated fans worldwide.
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The couple, who first began dating in 2015, have had no fewer than six breakups since then.
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Their most recent split in September 2023 marked what many thought was the final chapter of their saga.
However, it seems their love is too strong to deny as the two can’t seem to stay away from each other.
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Gabigol and Rafaella: A decade of drama and rekindled love
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The love affair between Rafaella and Gabigol has been anything but conventional. From fiery public arguments to allegations of infidelity, their relationship has weathered countless storms.
Gabigol and Rafaella Santos’ love story began in 2015, during his time at Santos, but their romance was short-lived as his move to Inter Milan pulled them apart.
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By 2017, the pair reunited briefly when Rafaella relocated to Barcelona, but the distance between them proved insurmountable, leading to yet another breakup that same year.
Two years later, in 2019, the couple was spotted in a VIP section at Carnival, reigniting their romance with public displays of affection and countless social media posts.
However, the joy was short-lived when rumours of infidelity surfaced, with Gabigol allegedly linked to Aline Riscado and even attempting to woo popstar Anitta, who is currently in a relationship with Sheffield United star Vinicius Souza.
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Tensions boiled over in 2020, when a heated New Year’s Eve confrontation between Gabigol and Neymar’s father reportedly escalated into physical aggression.
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Just weeks later, Rafaella announced their split with a sharp message on her Instagram page: “I haven’t been with Gabriel for a month. Stop associating me with him.”
By June 2020, the couple reconciled, only for cheating allegations to surface once again, leading to yet another breakup.
In 2022, whispers of another reunion became official when Gabigol supported Rafaella at her supplement brand launch, but four months later, they called it quits for the fifth time.
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Fast forward to March 2023, and love struck again, with Gabigol’s sister reportedly playing matchmaker.
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Determined to keep things under wraps, the couple agreed to keep their love life more private, a shift marked by Rafaella’s move to Rio.
However, by September of the same year, the cycle repeated with yet another split and a public declaration of friendship.
Now, after over a year apart, the couple has reignited their flame for the seventh time.
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