Why friends worry Kyle Walker's marriage is over: KATIE HIND reveals why love cheat footballer fears 'other stories' emerging, and the red carpet detail that speaks volumes...
By Katie Hind Published: 01:30 BST, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 02:00 BST, 22 August 2024 e-mail 13 shares View comments Standing on the red carpet at the glitziest event in the footballing calendar, Kyle Walker failed to crack even the weakest of smiles for the photographers. Without his wife Annie Kilner at his side, the Manchester City and England defender cut a poignant figure at the PFA Awards at the Manchester Opera House on Tuesday. He appeared to attempt to put a lid on speculation about the state of their marriage by putting his left hand in his pocket to avoid showing whether he was wearing his wedding ring.
Later in the evening, as he was pictured with his gong for being in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year, the Manchester City captain's ring was visible – but he hid it once again for the group photo with his fellow winners. Kyle Walker arrives for the PFA Awards this week. Hands in his pockets for photographs, his wedding ring is concealed What should have been a happy night for the football star instead gave an insight into just how tough a time Kyle, 34, is going through after his fling with influencer Lauryn Goodman.
Unlike the sharply dressed other players – including Phil Foden, who was at the star-studded do with his partner Rebecca Cooke – Kyle arrived in a casual black jack.