Top five most costly and messy divorces in sports

Abramovich and ex-wife

Top five most costly and messy divorces in sports

Moses King 11:31 - 15.04.2023

If you are a super-rich sportsman, marriage can become costly and messy when it hits the rocks.

While the alleged divorce story of PSG star Achraf Hakimi and Abouk Hiba has won the interest of millions online, several sports stars counted their losses when their marriages collapsed, and these are the top 5.

5. HULK AND LINDA HOGAN, £11M (about Shs4.5b)

Hulk Hogan is one of the richest wrestlers in the world in 2023.

When did they get married? Wrestling legend Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, married Linda Claridge in 1983.

What happened? The couple divorced in 2009 after the wife accused the superstar of cheating on her with her daughter's best friend.

How much was paid?

Bollea took 70% of the liquid assets valued at around £ 7 million and received 40% shares of his companies and a £ 2 million property settlement.

4. ALEX RODRIGUEZ AND CYNTHIA CURTIS, £14M (about 5.7b)

Alex Rodriguez during happy times with ex-wife. Courtesy Photo

When did they get married? Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002, and they had two children.

What happened? In 2008, Scurtis filed for divorce over alleged "emotional abandonment" of her and their kids, as well as "extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct".

How much was paid? She took the couple's £ 10 million mansion in Coral Gables and an equitable split of assets acquired over their five-year marriage.

3. LANCE AND KRISTIN ARMSTRONG, £15M (about Shs6.2b)

Lance and Kristin during their jolly marraige days. Courtesy Photo

When did they get married? Racing legend Lance Armstrong met Kristin, a journalist, in 1997, and they married in 2008 at a time when he was worth over £ 105 million.

What happened? In 2003, the same year Armstrong began dating singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, they announced their divorce.

How much was paid? £15million.

2. GREG NORMAN AND LAURA AND RASSY, £83M (about Shs34bn)

Greg Norman and Laura. Getty Images

When did they get married? Legendary golfer Greg Norman married flight attendant Laura Andrassy in 1985.

What happened? After 22 years, the couple split in 2007, and he was forced to pay a million settlement.

1. ROMAN AND IRINA ABRAMOVICH, £1bn+ (Shs4t )

Roman Abramovich bought Premier League club Chelsea in 2003

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly holds the record for the world's costliest divorce.

What happened? The couple kept their affairs out of the public eye in a closely guarded process.

Finally, however, Roman paid off Irina between £ 1 billion to £ 2 billion to pay off Irina.

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