Marcus Rashford's girlfriend, Lucia Loi, was in tears as she shared a health update today. The PR executive, 28, who has known England star Marcus, also 28, since they were teenagers, shared a heartbreaking photo of herself lying in bed, crying, as she revealed she is suffering from endometriosis.
Endometriosis is an often-painful condition in which tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Symptoms include pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding.
Lucia's Emotional Revelation
Telling her followers that she was getting ready for a night out before "endometriosis had other ideas," Lucia captioned her photo: "This was me last night. I had my heels on, my makeup done, and I was ready to go and celebrate my friend’s birthday. Endometriosis had other ideas."
Admitting she felt "angry" over the lack of treatment for the condition, she continued: "I’ve been meaning to post about this for so long, but I never really found the courage. Last night, though, I felt so much anger at the fact that so many women go through this while there are so few effective treatment options and the condition remains so under-researched. Over time I have found some things that have helped to an extent and intend to share more of that."
Support from Followers
Lucia signed off: "I’m sending so much love to anyone living with a women’s health condition." Praising the 28-year-old for speaking out, one follower replied: "Hope you are ok @lucialoi. Well done for speaking. I’m sure you will help many women."
Relationship Background
Lucia met Barcelona star Marcus in school in Manchester when they were both 15. They got engaged in 2022 after a lavish proposal in Los Angeles but called it off a year later, with Marcus reportedly dating Love Island star Grace Jackson before things fizzled out at the end of 2024. In 2025, the footballer and Lucia rekindled their relationship, with Lucia supporting Marcus in his new role at Barcelona.
Claiming that the PR executive has a positive influence on her boyfriend, a source told The Sun: "Marcus knows that some of the best moments in his career have occurred when Lucia has been at his side. They got together when they were very young and have had ups and downs, but a friendship has always remained. He knows that she is good for him and she is one of the few people in the world he knows has got his best interests at heart." The source also claimed Lucia is "very sensible" and helps keep the football star "grounded."
