With Spain’s amazing World Cup exit, he now has reason to smile once more.
On Saturday, football player Xabi Alonso celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary with wife Nagore Aramburu. His squad did not go past the first round in Brazil.
On their wedding anniversary, Xabi and Nagore, both 32, were spotted enjoying a romantic al fresco dinner in Portofino.
The couple was spotted sitting together at La Gritta American Bar, one of the several restaurants in the upscale fishing village, and gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes.
Gorgeous brunette Nagore accessorized a similar miniskirt with a dainty white sleeveless chiffon blouse.
The actress finished off her ensemble with a lightweight denim jacket as the nighttime weather began to cool.
The model and actress accessorized her look with a little tasselled black leather pocketbook, matching her long brown hair swept to one side.
Table for two: The love birds settle in for an al fresco meal
Decisions, decisions: The couple take their time reading through the eatery’s menu
Bright moment: The couple’s romantic excursion comes weeks after Spain crashed out of the World Cup
Pretty: As Nagore briefly leaves her seat, she shows off her delicate sleeveless white top
Enduring love: The couple met as teenagers in their native Spain
Sip: Nagore enjoys a cocktail as she waits for her first course
Enjoying the view: The photogenic twosome take in the sights of their surroundings
Dinnertime: Xabi and Nagore tuck into their meal, as they share wine and water
The Real Madrid star Xabi also had a fashionable appearance; he wore fitting copper pants with a blue button-down shirt.
The pair found a restaurant that was airing the World Cup on Saturday, of course, and they watched the match with great attention in between talking and eating.
The couple kissed in the restaurant and then strolled through the neighborhood’s streets.
On the line: The couple break dining to check their phones
Big smile: Nagore shows off her pearly whites as she chats with her footballer beau
Waterfront: La Gritta American Bar sits on Portofino’s glistening waters
Incoming: Nagore takes another look at her phone as Xabi focuses on the action on the big screen
Proud parents: The couple have three children together
Incognito: The couple look relaxed as they go almost unnoticed by fellow diners
The big screen: The couple just couldn’t bear to leave football out of their romantic getaway
After sharing a kiss at the eatery, the couple went for a stroll through the surrounding streets.
As Nagore looked up adoringly at her beau, Xabi wrapped a loving arm around her during their romantic walk.
The Spanish couple, who have three children together, met as teenagers and dated for some years before tying the knot on July 12, 2009.
Happy talk: Xabi stares at his wife intently as she happily chats away
Chewing it over: The couple tied the knot on July 12, 2009
Look at me: Nagore appears to be leaning in for a kiss
Sealed with a kiss: The couple lock lips as they celebrate their honeymoon
Strolling: The couple hold hands as they walk the streets of Portofino
Glamorous: Nagore made a name for herself as an actress and model
Listen up: Nagore and Xabi chat as they enjoy a warm evening in Portofino
My love: Nagore looks up at her beau adoringly
Xabi gave Nagore a tender embrace as they strolled down a romantic path, and she gazed up at him with admiration.
The Spanish couple dated for a few years before to getting married on July 12, 2009; they have three children together. They first met as teenagers.