João Félix: 5 things to know about Margarida Corceiro's breakup with ex-Chelsea flop

João Félix: 5 things to know about Margarida Corceiro's breakup with ex-Chelsea flop

João Félix: 5 things to know about Margarida Corceiro's breakup with ex-Chelsea flop

David Ben 17:57 - 04.06.2023

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro have officially ended their relationship, just days after the model was spotted with a Formula 1 star.

João Félix and Margarida Corceiro have officially ended their relationship.

Corceiro, made the announcement via her social media page to reveal that she is no longer dating the former Chelsea forward.

‘John and I shared achievements during some years, at a stage of change, growth and learning. Not being together as a couple for some time, I am lucky to continue being a part of his life. We appreciate the messages from all whom really cares with us.', Corceiro wrote via her Instagram story.

Margarida Corceiro announces breakup from Joao Felix
Margarida Corceiro announces breakup from Joao Felix/via Ig story
Margarida Corceiro announces breakup from Joao Felix
Margarida Corceiro announces breakup from Joao Felix (Translated from Portuguese)/via Ig story

This comes just days after the beautiful model and influencer was spotted in Monaco with Formula 1 driver Lando Norris of McLaren Racing.

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Margarida Corceiro/via Instagram

The news of Felix’s break up also arrives as his loan deal with Chelsea expired at the start of the month.

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup

Felix will return back to Atletico Madrid after Atleti CEO confirmed that the 23-year-old Portugal international who was one of the highest-paid players at Chelsea has been deemed surplus to requirement by the incoming Blues manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

"We had the news that the new Chelsea manager (Pochettino) does not (want) Joao Felix," Cerezo told AS.

"We've known for less than 24 hours. He'll come back here and we'll see. We don't have anything planned."

Felix, will no doubt will be hoping for a possible fresh start in the Spanish capital, as well as a fresh start in his relationship life.

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Joao Felix will return to Atletico Madrid this summer after his brief loan stint at Chelsea

However, in this article, we will be reviewing things you should know about Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro’s breakup.

5 things you should know about Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro's breakup

1.  Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro dated for 3 years

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Margarida Corceiro and Joao Felix have broken up

Prior to their recent split, Felix and his ex-girlfriend Margarida had been together since 2019, when Felix was 20 and Margarida was 17.

According to reports the former couple met prior to Felix’s big-money transfer to Atletico Madrid in 2019.

Atletico signed Felix for £114m in 2019, making the Portugal international the fourth most expensive player of all time.

It is understood that Felix and Margarida met through a mutual friend, although, the Atletico star had first reached out to her via social media.

2. Their relationship was marred by cheating rumours

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Joao Felix training with Chelsea

During the time Felix dated Margarida, their relationship endured a spell of rumours linking the 20-year-old Portuguese model, actress and influencer to a host of football stars including PSG star, Neymar.

In May last year, Corceiro was reportedly forced to deny rumours that she had cheated on Felix with Spanish full-back Pedro Porro.

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Margarida Corceiro and Chelsea's Joao Felix have ended their relationship

The rumours emerged after a video went viral showing Porro celebrating after a Sporting Lisbon victory, going to the crowd and giving his shirt to Corceiro before the two exchanged a hug.

Porro, who sealed a move to Tottenham on deadline day in January shut down the rumours and insisted that 'no one is being unfaithful'.

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Tottenham signed Pedro Porro on deadline day in January 2023

"The situation that is happening yesterday and today is very uncomfortable ... I have a special relationship with her, no one is being unfaithful to anyone. My image is not going to be stained by anything and less by things like this. I can do whatever I want. Stop tarnishing the image of the three of you because you don't." Porro was quoted to have said.

3. Corceiro cited 'distance' as a huge factor behind her split from Joao Felix

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Joao Felix will return to Atletico Madrid after a brief loan spell with Chelsea

In Corceiro’s break-up announcement on her social media page, the 20-year-old blonde beauty hinted one of the reasons behind their split was ‘distance’.

Felix’s loan move to Chelsea is understood to have taken a significant blow to his relationship with Corceiro as the model never fancied the idea of a distance relationship.

Margarida Corceiro and Joao Felix breakup
Margarida Corceiro/via Instagram

Rumours also suggest that Corceiro had no interest in moving to London with her boyfriend, considering he was only at Chelsea on loan and still had a house in Spain.

4. The rumours of Corceiro and Lando Norris

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Lando Norris and Joao Felix's ex-girlfriend Margarida Corceiro were spotted in Monaco ahead of the F1 Grand Prix

Pulse Sports reported that rumours of Corceiro and a Formula 1 star, Lando Norris of McLaren, made the headlines after a video emerged of the duo together cruising in Norris’ Fiat Jolly with Corceiro in the back of the classic car.

Margarida Corceiro and Lando Norris
Lando Norris and Joao Felix's ex-girlfriend Margarida Corceiro were spotted in Monaco ahead of the F1 Grand Prix

This also led to a number of fans concluding the duo could be involved in a new romance.

5. There were rumours of differences in focus

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro breakup
Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro have ended their relationship

Joao Felix and Margarida Corceiro’s relationship is believed to have ended due to differences in their respective focuses.

Rumours suggest that Corceiro, 2o, is solely focused on building her brand, having seen her following on Instagram surpass 1 million.

Felix on the other hand was forced to deal with Chelsea’s struggles following his loan move to the Blues in January.

The 23-year-old Portuguese has since established his reputation on social media and currently has more 8.4 million followers on Instagram.

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