Hugo Lloris wife: Marine Lloris jets out to Russia ahead of France vs Belgium
HUGO LLORIS’ wife Marine Lloris headed for Russia today to cheer on her famous husband as France prepared to take on Belgium in the World Cup 2018 semi-final.
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The goalkeeper’s other half was enjoying drinks in Paris just 21 hours ago as she shared snaps with her 81,000 Instagram followers own her story.
As her footballer husband gets ready for the clash against Belgium tonight, however, she hopped on a flight and jetted out to St. Petersburg to support him.
She uploaded a snap of her view from the window of the aeroplane, adding the caption: “Saint Petersburg, Russia.”
Later, she arrived at the stadium, sharing a Boomerang clip as excitement mounted ahead of the semi-final.
Marine, who has degrees in both law and human resources, married Lloris in 2012.
She is also the owner of high-end children’s clothing brand Manège en Sucre.
The couple met back in 2002 and tied the knot 10 years later in a romantic ceremony in Nice.
They welcomed their first daughter Anna-Rose after their wedding.
Their second daughter Giuliana was born in 2014, shortly before Lloris captained France in the World Cup 2014.
Earlier this month, Marine shared an adorable picture on social media showing their two youngsters dressed in France shirts with Lloris’ name and number on the back.
“Go blues! Come on dad!” she captioned the upload.
She has also been pictured cheering on France from the stands in Russia.
Tonight, the semi-final is expected to be hard fought as both France and Belgium battle for a place in the final against either Croatia of England, who play tomorrow.
Llloris will make his 103rd international appearance for France i goal against Belgium, who lead the tournament with 14 gaols in five matches.
Speaking yesterday, he called Belgium “the most complete side in the tournament”.
“They defend well,” he said. “They know how to attack well. They know how to counterattack.
“They’re good in the air and on the ground.”
He is likely to face threats from Belgium goalscorers such as Marouane Fellaini and Eden Hazard.
France vs Belgium kicks off tonight at 7pm on BBC One.