Break-Up Rumors, Is Ruud van Nistelrooy Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Ruud van Nistelrooy, 49, and his partner had split up. Is the Dutch footballer really single again?

UPDATE 23/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

van Nistelrooy spotted alone

A fan spotted Ruud van Nistelrooy walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of March 21, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Ruud back on the market?

A rep for Ruud van Nistelrooy was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the footballer was splitting hit the internet Sunday (March 22), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Ruud’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) March 22, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) March 22, 2026

Based on the facts (van Nistelrooy spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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