Source:REUTERS/ALI HAIDER
[Saba Sports News] Last night, a series of
private messages allegedly sent by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner to
female colleagues were leaked, causing embarrassment to his wife, Geri
Halliwell. A close friend of Halliwell told the Daily Mail today that she feels
“extremely humiliated” by the scandal. Halliwell had believed that
the controversy surrounding Horner had subsided after he was cleared of any
charges on Wednesday. However, the emergence of the intimate messages is likely
to “destroy” her, as Horner has consistently maintained that there
was nothing inappropriate in them. Halliwell had lived in a blissful bubble for
many years, thinking that her partner was a knight in shining armor. When she
entered the relationship with Horner, she faced criticism due to his recent
fatherhood with another woman. However, she worked hard to overcome that image
and avoid being labeled a homewrecker. Now, Halliwell is devastated, feeling “ashamed
and angry” at her nearly ten-year-long marriage. Following the leak,
Horner released a statement stating that he would not comment on anonymous
speculation but reiterated his denial of any wrongdoing. Some fans have
speculated that even if the allegations are true, Horner would need to commit
misconduct within the team for any consequences to be imposed upon him.