Former England Lioness Kelci-Rose Bowers celebrated her partner Marcos Senesi's success with Argentina after the team beat England to reach the World Cup semi-final.
Kelci-Rose Bowers, a 22-year-old who plays for Bournemouth and previously featured in England's youth ranks, took to social media to express her mixed emotions after the match. In a post to Instagram, she wrote, "Well that just happened…," accompanied by an England flag, an Argentina flag, and a prayer hands emoji. Bowers had previously admitted that she would have divided loyalties heading into the clash, and that her choice would be 'controversial'. She shared that she was 'proud of her country :((' while simultaneously 'proud of (Senesi)' always.
Bowers' relationship with Senesi, an Argentina star, has been well-documented. The couple first met at Bournemouth in 2024, with Bowers playing for the women's team and Senesi for the men's. They had been enjoying holidays in Miami and Ibiza before Senesi's late call-up to the Argentina team in June. Bowers had captured Senesi's euphoric reaction to the news on social media, showcasing their close relationship.
Bowers' decision to support Senesi's team was met with some controversy, with some England fans expressing disappointment. However, Bowers had made it clear that she would be supporting her partner, and had even explained why she would do so in a TikTok video before the match. She said, "Crazy situation, didn't think this was actually going to happen… It's crazy that England are playing Argentina in the semi-final, that's not happened in forever." Bowers had also shared pictures of the stadium from the Argentina team's friends and family section, but had not worn the iconic blue and white striped jersey of the Albiceleste at this fixture.
The couple's relationship has been under the spotlight since Senesi's call-up to the Argentina team. Bowers had been following Argentina since Senesi's late call-up, and had even captured his euphoric reaction to the news on social media. Senesi has since booked a move to north London side Tottenham, inking a deal with the club last month as a free transfer. The couple's love for each other is clear, despite the challenges of supporting different national teams.
Bowers' celebration of Senesi's success is a testament to the complexities of supporting a partner who plays for a rival team. As the World Cup continues, fans will be watching to see how Bowers and Senesi navigate their love for each other amidst the excitement of the tournament.
Source: Daily Mail
