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Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard and his wife, Helene Spilling, have announced the arrival of their first child. The couple shared the joyous news on social media, posting a heartwarming photo of themselves holding their newborn’s hand, accompanied by the caption: “We love you so much, our little baby boy.”
The birth of their son on Sunday came just a day after Ødegaard played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s thrilling 5-2 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.
Ødegaard and Spilling, who went public with their relationship at the London Football Awards in March 2023, have largely kept their private life out of the spotlight. Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang reported that the couple quietly tied the knot earlier this year, with Ødegaard updating his marital status in Norway’s national register and Spilling taking on the name Helene Spilling Ødegaard.
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The couple first announced their pregnancy in August with a black-and-white photo by the sea, captioned: “1+1 = 3. Can’t wait to meet you, our little baby.”
Martin Ødegaard and Helene Spilling announce the birth of their baby boy!
Congrats captain!❤️ pic.twitter.com/tjF5rBEpuy
— now.arsenal (@now_arsenaI) December 6, 2024
Helene Spilling, a celebrated ballroom dancer, won Norway’s Skal vi danse (the equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing) in 2021 and holds 17 gold medals from the Norwegian national championships. In addition to her dance accolades, the 28-year-old entrepreneur runs a dance studio and a fashion brand.
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With an Instagram following of 180,000, she frequently shares glimpses of her life and her support for Ødegaard’s football career, often attending matches at the Emirates Stadium and Norway’s international games.
In April, Spilling’s enthusiasm for football shone through when she was spotted dancing to Shakira’s “Waka Waka” in celebration of Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Chelsea, during which Ødegaard delivered two assists.
The couple recently attended the Global Gift Gala in London, where Spilling, then pregnant, stunned in a brown satin dress alongside Ødegaard in a tuxedo.
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