Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has another reason to celebrate\u2014and it\u2019s got nothing to do with football! <\/p>\n
His daughter, Hollie Shearer, announced her engagement to England rugby international Joe Marchant earlier this year.<\/p>\n
A Parisian Proposal<\/p>\n
Hollie, 29, broke the news on social media back in November, showing off her sparkling engagement ring in a romantic snap with Marchant in front of the Eiffel Tower. <\/p>\n
The couple, together since January 2022, made the move to Paris last year after Marchant signed with Stade Fran\u00e7ais. Judging by their latest photos, they\u2019re loving the City of Love!<\/p>\n
Shearer\u2019s Proud Dad Moment<\/p>\n
The Premier League\u2019s all-time top scorer didn\u2019t hold back his excitement, sharing his joy with heart-eyes and clapping emojis. <\/p>\n
Known for his quick wit, the 54-year-old pundit has often joked about his daughter\u2019s partner choices. Shearer previously quipped, \u201cAt least he\u2019s not a footballer!\u201d<\/p>\n
A Summer of Sun, Love, and Banter<\/p>\n
Last summer, the couple turned heads during a sun-soaked getaway to Greece. While Hollie dazzled her followers with stunning vacation shots, it was Marchant\u2019s questionable swimwear that caught Shearer\u2019s eye. <\/p>\n
The football icon couldn\u2019t resist trolling his soon-to-be son-in-law, commenting, \u201cWTF are the smugglers you have on?\u201d<\/p>\n
With wedding bells now on the horizon, it looks like Shearer might need to start working on his father of the bride speech\u2014or at least his banter game!<\/p>\n
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