England Lioness goalkeeper Mary Earps spends time with her closest and dearest at home and enjoys lavish vacations in Greece, Dubai, and Madrid.
Mary Earps, the England goalkeeper, has been making headlines for her sporting career, but when she’s not on the field, she lives in a lavish lifestyle. The 32-year-old has had her fair share of difficult times despite her glamorous lifestyle and impressive football achievements.
If you watched the women’s World Cup back in 2023, you’ll remember Earps’ incredible penalty save when the Lionesses were up against Spain in the final. The moment went down in history, despite England’s defeat, but Earps was recognised for her standout performance. She was awarded the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper at the tournament and, in the same year, took home the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Fast-forward two years, and Earps is still close with her fellow Lionesses and was spotted supporting some of her teammates for the Women’s FA Cup match against Chelsea and Manchester United. But what has the star been up to in the last few years?
The England goalie swapped Man U for a new life in the French capital when she joined Paris St-Germain last summer. Speaking of her new adventure, she told BBC Sport: “I’ve kind of gone away from the craziness of England. I get to go away and work hard in silence and just kind of get on with my job quietly”.
Here, the Mirror takes a closer look at her life away from the pitch…
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Family that is supportive
The Nottingham-born star claims that her family keeps her grounded thanks to all of her newfound success. She described how her desire to pursue a career in sports inspired her to play football with her dad and brother in a GQ magazine interview.
She joined a neighborhood club with the unwavering support of her parents, who ferried her to games and training sessions. She recalled the moment she realized her future lay in goalkeeping by recalling that she was playing a local Saturday game and saved a penalty.
Her parents were the first to know about her nomination for the FIFA Best Award. She claimed to be overwhelmed by the award and said, “I was blown away [to be nominated]].” Despite her accolades, there aren’t many awards for goalkeepers, which highlights her modesty.
“I immediately texted my parents and mom. They politely responded, “Well done!” Super chilled, it was the typical Earps family response. It’s fantastic and the perfect finishing touch. I forget that these awards do exist in some way because it doesn’t happen frequently and it never really happens to me. It was really cool to be chosen for the shortlist, and it came out of the blue.
Earps has received numerous awards, has received support from her neighborhood, and even has a bus in her hometown of West Bridgford, near Nottingham, named after her. Fans frequently stop for photos and spot her in the street, but it takes some getting used to.
She told Vogue: “A lot has changed since our Euros win, including the profile of the game. I’m trying to adjust to and enjoy the attention that comes with success. Not that I would have it any other way.”
Setback
But it wasn’t always smooth sailing for the top-notch goalie; she once believed her professional aspirations were dashed. Back in September 2020, after tirelessly working for Manchester United, she was hoping for a comeback on the English team – yet, she missed the cut. She found herself behind goalkeepers Carly Telford, Ellie Roebuck, Hannah Hampton, and Sandy MacIver in the pecking order.
Mary fell emotionally to the floor of her kitchen as a result of the crushing blow. She recalled that she had reached the point where she believed she had “attained my limits.” Although I had a good time, I wasn’t quite good enough. I had responsibilities, I had a mortgage, and it wasn’t working.
Earps persevered for another two years, earning her spot back on the national team and shining at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but she never gave up on the sport. Before one game against Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium, she boldly declared, “We don’t fear anyone,” becoming a model for many.
degree and part-time employment
Before Earps became a household name in English football, she was working part-time to save money for gas so that she could travel to Doncaster Belles training. She worked a toy shop and a movie theater, provided football coaching, and even worked for her father’s business.
She recounted her experiences on Jill Scott’s podcast, saying, “That summer I was just moving on to my A-levels, I had a job in the cinema, a job at a kids’ toy shop, two coaching jobs, and I worked for my dad’s business, where I was doing some telesales work for him. I basically had to pay for my boots and gasoline from a number of jobs.
She went on to describe how there wasn’t much cash in footie during her early days: “I used to get expenses with Doncaster but there was no real money in the game back then. At first I had not passed my driving test so I was relying on my local team-mates for help. There was a girl who even drove from Southampton up to Doncaster and used to pick me up on the way. It is mad how the game has changed since then.”
Earps managed to complete her degree at Loughborough University despite her busy schedule and extra-curricular activities to meet her entrance requirements.
Celebrating on Instagram, she wrote: “Today I graduated from one of the top universities in the country, the university that I’ve always dreamed of attending, with a 2:1 degree in Business… and it’s safe to say that the stress, sweat, tears and sleep deprivation were all worth it. Thank you for a challenging and unforgettable four years.”
Jet-setter and romantic life
Away from football, the pro player lives her best life, travelling the world and spending time with her loved ones at home. A glance at her Instagram account (@1maryearps) reveals her adventures in Paris, Madrid, Dubai, Australia, and Berlin.
Mary often shares carefree, sun-kissed photos from her getaways, showcasing her lighter side. Her sense of humour is also evident, as seen in a Greek holiday snap captioned: “I can finally say that I’ve been to Greece, better late than feta.”
When you try to get a cute pout but forget you don’t have a top lip, she makes the witty observation in another picture of her rowing in Spain. Earps avoids sharing behind-the-scenes match footage and participating in trending challenges despite being the Lionesses’ TikTok sensation with 1.2 million followers. She is not in a relationship, it is known.
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Source: Mirror
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