STANDING between Arsenal and Wembley is one half of Israel’s version of Posh and Becks.
declared he would marry in three years ago.
Southampton goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is married to the most famous person in IsraelCredit: James Marsh
His partner Noa Kirel won EurovisionCredit: Instagram @noakirel
And the pair have hit it offCredit: Instagram @noakirel
Kirel became a major star in LiverpoolCredit: EPA
And now she has tied the knot with the man standing in front of Arsenal and an FA Cup semi-finalCredit: PA
Just as fell for Victoria Adams when watching the on the box.
The two, who wed in November, have been dubbed by the Israeli press.
Peretz said: “In it’s really nice as we get a lot of love from all the people. I’m really blessed.
“Who has the higher profile? She does, definitely. .
“We got together just a few months after Eurovision.
“When I watched the Eurovision, I said: ‘Wow, I want her to be my wife, she’s the most beautiful woman in the world.'”
Kirel splits her time between Tel Aviv, where she is a judge on TV show, Southampton and touring.
The majority of Peretz’s family remain in the Israeli capital, his home city, and have become accustomed to sheltering from drones and missiles when the sirens sound.
The Israel international said: “It’s not easy because we have a lot of sirens there and you have to be in the bunker or in the safe rooms.
“It’s not always easy to do this separation in life and you are worried a lot about what’s happening.
“They are always following the instructions and I’m in touch with them always.
“They also help me a lot. They give me a lot of confidence and they’re trying to keep me focused 100 per cent on and doing what I want and giving me all the secure feeling for the situation.
“Football for me is a really good therapy. It’s where my mind can focus.
“I love this profession so much and I love this game so much.
“When I’m here, it really helps me know that I’m focusing on my targets.
“I know also how much the people in Israel follow me and when I’m having good games and good periods, how important it is for them and what it means for them.
“I’m really happy that I have the right to influence in this kind of way.
“I know that my best thing to do is just focus on football, doing my best and it will influence much more people than I think it does.”
Peretz knew he wanted Kirel from the moment he saw herCredit: Rex
They got engaged in NovemberCredit: Instagram @noakirel
The glam couple have a remarkable backstoryCredit: Instagram @noakirel
Peretz, 25, has helped transform Saints – on a 14-game unbeaten run since he joined on loan from German giants in January.
boss was Bayern manager when Peretz joined — and he played his final few games at Maccabi Tel Aviv under ex-Spurs star .
Moving to Munich took him away from friends and family for the first time in his career, but also brought him face-to-face with his idol.
He said: “The biggest example for me was .
“I watched every single save of his and then with me in the day-by-day and he became a friend.”
On their first meeting, he said: “Did I keep my cool? I was sweating all over and I was so nervous and I could not speak.
“I remember this moment . . . I had goosebumps, everything. It was an unforgettable moment for me.”
Peretz also credits England captain with helping take his own game up a level at Munich.
He said: “His quality is unbelievable. So for me as a keeper, it was amazing to improve.
“You need to have the perfect positioning, timing, the perfect push and the perfect stretch.
“You need to do everything perfect to save the ball.
“Sometimes that’s not even enough. When you face him every day you just make yourself better.
“It’s like , when you play with a better player, you improve yourself.”
Not that Peretz needed Kane to improve his penalty-saving skills.
In the 2022 qualifying play-off he faced an Ireland Under-21 team containing Saints team-mate Finn Azaz – and Peretz not only stopped three penalties but scored Israel’s second spot-kick.
Now the Gunners are in his sights in Saturday’s quarter-final.
He added: “It’s one of the biggest games that I’ve played because we know that if we win, we’re going to .
“We have everything to win the game. We have a lot of respect, but we are not fearing.”
Peretz accepts he is the less famous half of the coupleCredit: Getty – Contributor
His stunning Wag is still better knownCredit: Instagram @noakirel
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