Thaindian News

By Gina Gomez
Dec 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American soccer star Landon Donovan and his actress wife Bianca Kajlich had managed to hog the spotlight last year after rumors were ripe that the couple have separated from each other after a marriage spanning across three years. The 28-year-old soccer player ultimately decided to take the final step in ending his marriage to the ‘Rules Of Engagement’ actress as he filed for divorce in Los Angeles court earlier this week.

Soon after it came to light that the celebrity couple have taken the decision to officially end their marriage, a joint statement was issued by them to media that confirmed the news. The statement that was released subsequently hinted that despite being separated, the LA Galaxy captain and the 33-year-old actress continue to remain close friends and ‘will always be important parts of each other’s lives. Meanwhile, the papers that have been filed in the Los Angeles court cite irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation. According to reports, in the legal documents Landon Donovan is also seeking spousal support while also requesting the payments of his lawyer by his estranged wife.

The American soccer player tied the knot with Bianca Kajlich in the year 2006 on New Year’s Eve. However, the pair split from each other in the month of October, 2009. Earlier this year, rumors were abuzz that the couple were on the way of reviving their relationship during the 2010 World Cup after the LA Galaxy player blew a kiss to his estranged wife in a match against Algeria when he scored a game-winning goal.