Jermain Defoe spotted back in Scotland weeks after 'marriage split' from wife

1509     0
Jermain Defoe spotted back in Scotland weeks after 'marriage split' from wife
Jermain Defoe spotted back in Scotland weeks after 'marriage split' from wife

FORMER Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has been spotted back in Scotland clutching the shirt of his former club.

The footballer spent three years at Ibrox and scored 32 goals in 74 games for the club - as well as landing the Scottish Premiership title in 2021.

The striker landed his only league winners' medal at Rangers. qhidqkirxiqkeprw
The striker landed his only league winners' medal at Rangers.Credit: Willie Vass
The couple were pictured in October at the NFL games in London just months before the split rumours.
The couple were pictured in October at the NFL games in London just months before the split rumours.Credit: Instagram
Defoe supplied signed shirts to a Scots charity fundraiser.
Defoe supplied signed shirts to a Scots charity fundraiser.Credit: @themiraclefoundationscio / Instagram

It was during this hot streak he met wife Donna - but fears over his marriage to the Glasgow beauty therapist surfaced earlier this month after they spent Christmas apart.

The former Sunderland, Spurs and West Ham striker was in St Lucia for the festive season while Donna changed her social media profile names back to maiden name Tierney, and unfollowed her 40-year-old husband online.

The pair were wed at a lavish £200,000 event in Berkshire last summer - with pictures of the big day spread throughout OK! magazine.

Jermain Defoe sparks marriage split fear after spending Christmas away from wifeJermain Defoe sparks marriage split fear after spending Christmas away from wife

However mystery surrounds the ceremony as no record of the nuptials has been sourced locally, or in Glasgow.

Now images show Defoe back in Scotland - a year since leaving Rangers - and clutching a shirt of his former team.

He dropped into Motherwell-based charity The Miracle Foundation to provide signed memorabilia for a fundraiser in March.

The footballer was all smiles as he posed with the CEO and founders of the charity which supports children and young people affected by bereavement and trauma with one-to-one counselling and art therapy.

Amongst the shirt haul up for grabs at the Crowne Plaza event are tops from Defoe's playing career including Tottenham, England and two from the Glasgow giants.

The charity wrote: "The very lovely @iamjermaindefoe with our communications manager @mandyraynerr and founders of the charity Urfan and Mariam.

"Jermain popped into the office to hear all about the work we do in Scotland and our plans for the future.

"He also signed a few strips which will be up for auction at our black tie event!"

Defoe captioned his Instagram story with praise for the work being done.

He wrote: "Great to meet @themiraclefoundationscio last night and hear about all the work they do with young people and children affected by bereavement and trauma."

The striker also has a charity foundation of him to support homeless, vulnerable and abused children in his family home of St Lucia.

Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page

David Fowler

Rangers, Scotland, Glasgow, Scottish Premiership, Jermain Defoe

Read more similar news:

07.01.2023, 20:30 • Sport
Mystery surrounds wedding of Jermain Defoe and estranged 'wife' Donna
04.02.2023, 21:32 • Sport
Jermain Defoe 'serious' with new girlfriend after introducing her to mum
21.01.2023, 21:28 • Sport
Jermain Defoe left lady called Donna with a dog to date wife Donna
22.01.2023, 12:31 • Crime
Former Rangers star Jermain Defoe slapped with six-month driving ban
18.02.2023, 21:29 • Sport
Jermain Defoe has Valentine's Dubai break with new lover after split from wife
20.02.2023, 16:17 • Sport
Jermain Defoe returns from Valentine's holiday in Dubai with new lover
07.03.2023, 00:00 • Showbiz
Lionesses Euro hero Jill Scott aims for hattrick of triumphs in Soccer Aid clash
07.03.2023, 00:01 • Sport
Soccer Aid 2023 line-up revealed including Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea legends
09.03.2023, 15:44 • Showbiz
Jermain Defoe's heartbroken ex-wife reveals card she claims is proof he cheated
01.04.2023, 18:51 • Sport
Liverpool claim unwanted 12-year record with poor showing in Man City defeat