Kyle Walker, the Manchester City and England defender, has been embroiled in a scandalous affair that has rocked his marriage and his reputation. The 33-year-old is accused of fathering two children with his mistress Lauryn Goodman, a model and influencer, while still married to his wife Annie Kilner, who is pregnant with their fourth child.
Walker’s cheating saga came to light earlier this month, when Kilner announced that she had left him after discovering that he had a second love child with Goodman, who was born last year. Walker already has a three-year-old son named Kairo with Goodman, whom he conceived during a break from his wife. He also has three sons with Kilner: Riaan, Roman and Reign.
Walker has admitted to making “stupid decisions” and “idiot choices” in a candid interview with The Sun¹, where he expressed his remorse and regret over his actions. He said that he could not imagine the pain and hurt that he had caused to Kilner, who he described as “the most amazing woman I’ve ever met”. He also said that he was grateful for the support of his two managers, Pep Guardiola and Gareth Southgate, who have helped him cope with the situation.
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Walker said that Guardiola, his club manager at Manchester City, had been “incredible” and “understanding” of his personal issues. He said that Guardiola had given him advice and guidance on how to deal with the media scrutiny and the backlash from the fans. He also said that Southgate, his national team manager at England, had been “brilliant” and “compassionate” towards him. He said that Southgate had assured him that he still had a place in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, despite his off-field troubles.
Walker, who has won three Premier League titles, four League Cups and one FA Cup with Manchester City, is one of the most decorated and experienced players in the English game. He has also earned 55 caps for England, and was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. However, his career and his legacy have been tarnished by his scandalous affair, which has exposed his walk of shame.
