Pep Guardiola's eldest daughter, Maria, is making headlines of her own as her dad's old team, Manchester City, face Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday. The 25-year-old model and influencer has been enjoying an iconic summer, sharing a collage of photos from her recent birthday celebrations and travels.
Ibiza Summer and Tan Lines
Maria spent a good portion of her summer in Ibiza, where she paddled on yachts and took in the sights in a Jeep with friends. That left ample time for sunbathing, if her enviable tan lines are anything to go by. The model, who boasts one million Instagram followers, charted her summer with a series of selfies and other sizzling snaps.
One bathroom mirror selfie showed the beautiful brunette in a matching black and white polka dot skirt and top combo, with the bottom half pulled down to further showcase her hard-earned tan lines. Another snap showed Maria posing in an elevator mirror wearing a casual t-shirt and denim skirt, once more striking a pose to show off her modelling ability.
Family and Football
It's not all glitz and glam, however. It was reported last year that now-ex-City boss Pep and wife Cristina Serra were to divorce after 30 years together, though there is speculation the pair may yet reconcile and bring the family closer together once more.
"Given the hectic pace of my parents' careers, we didn't get to see each other much," Maria previously told Vanity Fair when asked about the impact her father's career has had on her and her family's lives. "All our moves have revolved around his career, first as a player and then as a coach. Football has shaped much of our family's journey."
Modelling Career
That being said, she has also remarked on how things have improved in more recent years. "Moving so frequently gave me a great deal of self-confidence, which I don't think I could have gained in any other way at such a young age," she added. "I also fondly remember that sport was a big part of my childhood. Following my father around the world to watch matches created special memories and brought the family very close together."
With her father currently out of a job, Maria is striking her own path as an international star in the modelling world. And it's proving to be a 24-hour job if her personal photography exploits are any indicator.
