World Cup players' WAGS have ditched their luxury liner as their England footy playing fellas prepare to embark on the knock out stages of the competition.
The ladies, joined by young families and friends, headed out to the controversy-hit Qatar and have been enjoying life aboard £1billion
MSC World Europa cruise shipdocked in Doha’s harbour alongside 6,000 top dollar paying passengers.
But after 10 nights aboard the vessel, many of the football stars’ families have relocated to sumptuous villas with private pools on the mainland with no shortage of five-star hotels.
Team star Harry Maguire has opted to relocate his family at the Waldorf Astoria described as ‘a luxury oasis in the Arabian Gulf’ with a private beach, a spa and eight top restaurants.
The location of the hotel is perfect for his family — should him and his teammates make it to the World Cup final — which is a short distance from the Lusail Stadium where the tournament will culminate on December 18th.
They will be looking to replicate some of the world class facilities which they experienced aboard the boat including restaurants and bars, beauty salons and all-important designer boutiques.
And to avoid any curbs around the country's strict alcohol rules the WAGS partied the night away aboard with a raucous karaoke session the night England beat Iran 6-2.
Yesterday a video on social media shared by England defender Conor Coady ’s wife Amie, 29, showed off a spectacular marbled villa by a beach.
She and her husband also posed for a romantic photo together at the villa, which is 50 miles from Doha.
Kennedy Alexa, also updated followers saying she was enjoying 'quality time' with her man James Maddison, sharing a shot of them kissing together at their villa.
England Manager Gareth Southgate granted his side a welcome day off on Wednesday as they enjoyed the warm weather alongside their loved ones.
Other players who have relocated from the luxury liner include Jack Grealish ’s partner Sasha Attwood, 27, Jordan Pickford ’s wife Megan, 26, Kyle Walker ’s model wife Annie Kilner, 30, and Luke Shaw ’s girlfriend Anouska Santos, 30.
Many of the squad have opted to bring their young families along for the ride and one of the youngest was midfielder Declan Rice with his partner Lauren Fryer and baby son Leo, saying: ‘I’ve got my little newborn out here with me so I was able to spend the day with him. He added: "We’ve not seen our families the whole time, so when we do see them it’s really special."
A Football Association source told The Mail Online the WAGs had left the ship but said that had always been the plan following the group stage of the tournament.
England will next face African champions Senegal on Sunday.
