The Woman Behind the Football Legend: Andrea Rajacic

Thierry Henry, a name synonymous with footballing brilliance, is once again under the spotlight as the coach of the French Olympic football team. However, amidst the pressure and scrutiny, he finds solace and support in the steady presence of Andrea Rajacic, his long-time partner. While her face may not be familiar to the general public, this former model has been a constant in the football legend's life since their meeting in 2008.

From War-Torn Bosnia to the Runway of New York

Andrea Rajacic's story begins in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she was born in 1986. At a tender age, she was forced to flee her war-torn homeland. Immigrating to the United States, her striking beauty quickly caught the eye of talent scouts. She embarked on a promising modeling career in New York, proving her resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Love at First Sight with a Football Star

In 2008, while visiting her sister in Spain, destiny intervened. Rajacic crossed paths with a footballing icon - Thierry Henry, then a player for FC Barcelona. As reported by Gala, “it was love at first sight.” The 1998 World Cup champion found love again after his “painful divorce” from British model Nicole Merry just a year prior.

A Life Out of the Spotlight

Initially, Thierry Henry and Andrea Rajacic chose to keep their relationship private, shielding it from the prying eyes of the media. “Until photos leaked in magazines,” Gala reported. From then on, the couple made occasional public appearances, gracing the stands at matches and social gatherings.

Building a Family

In July 2010, Thierry Henry joined the New York Red Bulls, and Andrea Rajacic followed him to the United States. Their family grew rapidly (Thierry Henry was already the father of a daughter, Tea, born in 2005 from his marriage to Nicole Merry). On August 23, 2012, the couple welcomed their first child together, Tristan. A few years later, on August 17, 2015, Andrea Rajacic presented Thierry Henry with a special birthday gift: a daughter named Tatiana. Their family was complete with the arrival of their third child, Gabriel, on November 4, 2016.

From Modeling to Entrepreneurship

By this time, Thierry Henry had already retired from professional football and was working as a consultant for Sky Sports. Andrea Rajacic, meanwhile, bid farewell to the world of modeling and launched her own business in February 2011: The New York Issue, an event production, public relations, and branding agency. According to a rare interview she gave to American businesswoman Loren Ridinger, her client list includes Christian Louboutin. In the interview, she shared her most valuable piece of advice: “You don’t regret the things you don’t say.” Wise words indeed.

A Private Life, a Powerful Bond

Andrea Rajacic, the woman who shares her life with Thierry Henry, has chosen to live a life away from the limelight. Despite the fame and fortune surrounding her partner, she has built a successful career and a loving family, proving that her strength and intelligence are far more valuable than any fleeting moment of celebrity. Their relationship, built on a foundation of mutual respect and understanding, stands as a testament to the enduring power of love and the importance of choosing a life that aligns with one's own values, regardless of external pressures.