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PHOTO: While Joško Gvardiol played against England, his Lu prepared to cheer in Zagreb
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PHOTO: While Joško Gvardiol played against England, his Lu prepared to cheer in Zagreb

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lu Mastrović, girlfriend of Croatian footballer Joško Gvardiol, was in Zagreb preparing to support him during a World Cup match against England.
  • The article details their relationship, which first gained public attention on Christmas Eve last year, and highlights their shared life in Zagreb.
  • It also touches upon Gvardiol's views on love and relationships, emphasizing his preference for loyalty and serious commitment.

While Croatian footballer Joško Gvardiol was on the field playing against England in the World Cup, his girlfriend, Lu Mastrović, was back in Zagreb preparing to cheer him on. A post by Zagreb-based hairdresser Teuta Mesaroš revealed that Mastrović had gotten a new hairstyle, with Mesaroš captioning the photo, "Here Lu, now you can cheer."

Here Lu, now you can cheer.

— Teuta MesarošCaptioning a photo of Lu Mastrović getting a new hairstyle before the match.

Mastrović, a student at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Zagreb, and the Manchester City defender first attracted public attention on Christmas Eve last year. They were spotted together in a popular Zagreb café, sparking rumors of a relationship that sources close to the couple confirmed had been ongoing for several months. Their romance was initially kept private, known only to close friends and family.

The love story of the beautiful veterinary student from Zagreb and the Manchester City stopper first attracted public attention on Christmas Eve last year.

— Večernji ListIntroducing the couple and the beginning of their public relationship.

During a walk in the city center, Gvardiol was seen buying a bouquet of roses, gifting one to Mastrović and sharing the rest with their companions, an act that delighted onlookers. Mastrović comes from an educated family that values a sporting lifestyle, and she herself developed discipline and a love for sports from a young age.

He stated that he believes in marriage, family stability, and long-term connection.

— Joško GvardiolSharing his views on relationships and commitment.

Although Gvardiol rarely discusses his private life, he previously shared some insights in the show "Knjaz kod vatrenih." He mentioned that while hair color isn't crucial, blue eyes stand out, and he prefers shorter women. He also expressed his belief in marriage, family stability, and long-term connections, stating that his ideal partner is not about a specific "type" but rather someone he loves and who reciprocates that love. Loyalty, trust, and a serious relationship are far more important to him than fleeting encounters.

According to him, there is no specific 'type of woman,' but rather a person whom he loves and who returns the love, emphasizing that loyalty, trust, and a serious relationship are much more important to him than fleeting adventures.

— Joško GvardiolElaborating on his perspective on ideal partnerships.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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