London, UK – Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice has once again made headlines after fiercely defending his long-term partner Lauren Fryer, with whom he has shared a relationship since their school days, spanning over eight years.
Lauren, who prefers to stay out of the spotlight, has been a quiet but constant source of support throughout Rice’s career – from his early days at West Ham, to his big-money move to Arsenal, and representing England at international level. The couple welcomed their first child, Jude, in 2022.
However, their relationship has not been without challenges. Lauren became the target of online trolling and abuse, forcing her to delete her Instagram account after persistent negative comments about her appearance.
Rice publicly hit back at the criticism, describing Lauren as the “love of my life,” adding that “there’s no one better I could ever find.” He strongly dismissed suggestions that he should “upgrade” his partner, stressing that Lauren does not need to change or be compared to anyone else.
Their bond is now seen as an example of loyalty, resilience, and genuine love, standing firm despite the pressures and scrutiny that often come with being in a high-profile football relationship.
