Breanna Stewart's Romantic Partner: All About Marta Xargay

By Jocelyn Alano September 05, 2024 04:11

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Breanna Stewart is seen as one of the faces in women's basketball and has also made headlines for reasons both related to sports and not, such as her relationship with Marta Xargay. They've since created a life of love, mutual respect, and shared interests. This piece takes a deeper dive into Marta Xargay's life, discussing her background in general, her basketball career, and her relationship with Breanna.

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Marta Xargay's Background

Born into a family that loved and respected sports, Marta developed both basketball aptitude and the drive to pursue it from an early age. She grew up in Spain and received a lot of family support to pursue sports from the very beginning. Marta balanced her education with a full-scale commitment to basketball and played at an impressive level in the youth leagues around Spain.

The talent of this powerful forward was clear to everyone as she began playing for the young teams in her local club, Uni Girona, where she flourished. Meanwhile, her commitment and unique blend of skills on the court also caught the eye of national selectors at various levels with Spanish National team setups. From a young fan, Marta has come full circle to become an elite player in her sport.

Career Highlights

She began her career playing professionally with CB Avenida in Spain, where she led the team to Spanish League and Euro League success. These leagues shaped her as a guard and reinforced the sentiment that she was more of a shooting or point spot than an actual big/star who both rebounded and played down low in physical ways.

Marta arrived in the USA in 2015 to play for Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Her time in the WNBA showed just how versatile and talented she was as a player, with her ability to play both sides of the ball, playing different roles for whatever it took for her team. Her international career was just as illustrious, representing Spain at World Cups and European Championships and leading her country to silver in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Marta, who revealed she was pregnant with her and Stewart's first child in 2021, announced that this season would be her last as a professional basketball player. When she retired, she was honored by fans and fellow athletes worldwide for her contributions to the game of women's basketball and everything else she'd done to promote it globally.

Their Love Story

The love between Marta Xargay and Breanna Stewart is a story that emanates mutual respect, shared history, and deep connection. The couple met when they both played for a Russian women's basketball club, Dynamo Kursk, in the 2018-19 season. At first, they were just teammates, simply two colleagues who appreciated what each other could do on the basketball court, but as time went by, their bond grew much deeper.

When Breanna suffered an Achilles tendon injury in 2019, that time was a test of the bond they shared. Marta was a rock for Breanna when she was recovering, and they both believe this experience helped to further their relationship. The couple, who currently lives in Vail, got engaged in May 2021 when Breanna proposed during a hiking trip she planned for them one weekend they were visiting Phoenix. The couple then tied the knot in a low-key ceremony later that year.

They have two children together: a son, Theo Josep (born via surrogacy), and a daughter, Ruby Mae. The duo has been very open about their steps before becoming parents, documenting their journey and all the joys accompanying newborn life. They have one of those celebrated relationships because their bond means even more than love and partnership in the world of sports.

Personal Insights

In Breanna's words, "[Marta is] a lifelong teammate." She has been influential in both of their lives on and off the court. Their basketball experiences have formed the basis of a strong friendship off the court: they share in each other's successes and help out with one another's special projects. They are among those athletes paving paths for themselves while balancing successful careers with family, molding new ideals and examples in marriage.

The life of Marta Xargay and her relationship with Breanna Stewart is a true tale of romance, struggle, and dreams on hold. Marta has had an incredible journey, from growing up in Girona to her professional athletic achievements and juggling all this as a partner and mother. She has built a life that affirms her values and interests with Breanna, contributing significantly to sports and so much more.

It's a storybook proof that love and synergy can bring two people together to lift each other in all ways throughout life. The pair continue their journey as iconic figures in basketball and perhaps life overall.