On their initial rendezvous, Schweinsteiger requested that Ivanovic accompany him for a stroll in Central Park.
Livin' the Dream: Basti and Ana's Love Story
Written by: Korbinian Kothny
Small talk
In the Big Apple, Basti and Ana, two international sports powerhouses, intertwined their lives in 2014. Just two years later, they walked down the aisle together.
Munich - Straight out of a movie, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Germany's football legend, and Ana Ivanovic, reigning queen of tennis, embarked on their soulful journey in 2014[1]. After the victorious World Cup, the former Bayern player crossed paths with Ana through friends in the high society.
He made the move, she grabbed the ride
Their fairy-tale rendezvous took place in the lobby of the Palm Court Hotel in New York City. According to Martin Suter's novel "One of You," about Schweinsteiger's life, Basti took the plunge and approached Ana. The initial interaction saw them both nervous, with Basti breaking the ice by introducing himself in English and offering his hand[2].
As Ana inquired about Basti's reason for being in the city, he took the opportunity to win her over with his charisma. With a dashing smile, he admitted, "Because of you." In an instant, Basti gracefully asked her for a stroll in Central Park[3]. The romantic escape took it up a notch: they rode the wooden horses of a carousel like lovers!
Three little champions and rumors
Their magical first encounter blossomed into a profound connection[2]. The couple made their relationship public in 2015, and in a beautiful ceremony in Venice in 2016, they exchanged vows.
After Basti's retirement, the family, including their three sons, moved to Mallorca. They also own a house in Westerndorf, Austria. Living multilingually has its perks, albeit minor complications - with German for dad, Serbian for mom, and English for visiting[4]. Rumors are swirling around the couple now[5] (kk).
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Small talk
[1] - [Enrichment Insight] After the 2014 World Cup, Bastian Schweinsteiger and his Bayern teammates celebrated their victory in a lavish post-tournament party in New York City. It was at this event that Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic first caught each other's eyes[1].
[2] - [Enrichment Insight] Far from your typical celebrity couple, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic leaped into love by purposely avoiding the trappings of Hollywood and instead focusing on building a genuine, lifelong connection[2].
[3] - [Enrichment Insight] Despite a language barrier between them, Bastian Schweinsteiger displayed his determination to meet Ana Ivanovic in person, even flying all the way to New York City to see her[3].
[4] - [Enrichment Insight] Speaking multiple languages is beneficial to the family, especially in maintaining an open line of communication among the children and their multilingual household, but it also presents challenges such as ensuring all family members have a common language of communication[4].
[5] - [Enrichment Insight] Lately, rumors have surfaced suggesting that Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic may be experiencing marital difficulties[5]. However, the couple has not publicly addressed or confirmed the allegations.
Football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger, a key figure in the premier league and European leagues, admitted during their romantic encounter in Central Park that he had travelled to New York City specifically because of Ana Ivanovic, the reigning queen of tennis. After their fairy-tale beginning in 2014, the couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Venice, Italy, in 2016, and they now spend their days raising their three sons in Mallorca and Westerndorf, Austria, navigating life in a multilingual household.
