06.09.2026 01:00
National footballer Merih Demiral's wife Heidi Lushtaku removed the surname "Demiral" from her Instagram profile. This surprise move brought divorce rumors to the agenda. The Swedish model, who was born in Kosovo and previously drew attention with her joke "I divorced for 90 minutes" after the Turkey-Kosovo match, confused people by deleting her surname. No official statement has yet been made about the separation of the couple, who have two children.
National football player Merih Demiral's wife Heidi Lushtaku made a striking change on her Instagram profile. The famous model, who removed the surname "Demiral" from her account and started using the name "Heidi Lushtaku" again, fueled separation rumors. Although social media users started asking the question "Did they split?", no official statement was made by the parties on the matter.
SHE REMOVED HER SURNAME FROM HER PROFILE IN ONE STROKE
The move on the digital platform by Kosovar model Heidi Lushtaku, who united her life with national football player Merih Demiral in 2021, did not go unnoticed by her followers. Lushtaku, who had long carried the name "Heidi Demiral" on her profile, returning to her maiden surname by removing her married surname led to rumors that there was a crisis in the marriage.
SHE REMAINED SILENT ON DIVORCE CLAIMS
Despite the divorce gossip, no official announcement confirming or denying the claims was made by either side. While this development in the marriage of the couple, who have two children, remains a mystery, there is no confirmed situation regarding a separation.
"DIVORCED FOR 90 MINUTES" POST BACK ON THE AGENDA
The Kosovo-born Swedish model and presenter had previously been widely talked about due to a humorous post she made after the national match played between Turkey and Kosovo. Heidi, who wrote a note saying "I divorced for 90 minutes" after the match in which Kosovo lost 1-0 to Turkey, her approach came to mind again following her latest surname move.
THEY HAVE TWO CHILDREN
Merih Demiral and Heidi Lushtaku, who sat at the wedding table in 2021, have two sons from this marriage. The family, who welcomed their first child in 2022, welcomed their second child in June 2024. Whether the surname change on the profile is a temporary move or a sign of a crisis in the marriage will become clear in the coming days.
National football player Merih Demiral continues his career at Al Ahli, one of the teams in the Saudi Pro League. The national player had extended his contract with the club, which he transferred to in 2023, until 2029.