- Hulk married Angelo, his ex-wife’s niece, in a religious ceremony earlier this year
- The couple were accused of betrayal by Rayssa, Hulk’s former sister-in-law
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Former Brazil striker Hulk claimed that ‘every day is a new blessing’ in a touching message marking his fifth anniversary with his ex-wife’s niece.
Hulk was previously married to Camila’s aunt, Iran Angelo, with the couple together for 12 years. They had three children together between 2007 and 2019; sons Ian and Tiago, and a daughter, Alice – who are cousins to his new wife.
The 38-year-old, who plays for Atletico Mineiro, married Camila Angelo in a religious ceremony in January, with the two already having previously tied the knot at a civil ceremony in 2020.
He took to Instagram to write: ‘5 years by your side and I can only thank God for our story. Every day is a new blessing, every moment a new memory.
‘May our love continue to grow with strength, respect and happiness. I love you, my wife, my life.’
In 2020, Hulk stunned many when he married Camila following the end of his 12-year relationship with Iran. One of Iran’s sisters, Rayssa, had some scathing remarks for Camila on social media.
Former Brazil striker Hulk celebrated his fifth anniversary with his ex-wife’s niece Camila Anthony
Camila (right) is the niece of Hulk’s (left) ex-wife Iran, who was with the footballer for 12 years
Hulk’s former wife Iran Angelo (left) pictured with her niece Camila (right)
Rayssa wrote: ‘Today is a hard day to swallow, a day that reveals how far betrayal can go when it comes from the people we least expect. If my mother were alive, I am sure she would not be able to bear such monstrosity. Seeing a granddaughter, who grew up under her roof, betray her own family in such a cruel way would be an impossible blow to overcome.’
In 2021, Hulk and Camila confirmed that they were expecting their first child, Zaya. Last year they announced they were expecting a second child, Aisha.
Reports of the relationship between Hulk and Camila emerged in December 2019, just five months after his marriage with Iran ended. It is believed Hulk told his family about his relationship with Camila at this time – including his children Ian, Tiago, and Alice.
The couple married in September 2020, when Hulk was still playing for Chinese side Shanghai SIPG.
A spokesman for the striker said in a statement at the time: ‘Hulk called the parents and the brother of Camila and told them the truth.
‘It was Hulk himself who made the information public because he had nothing to hide.
‘His position is transparency and he wants to avoid lies and malicious comments.’
The wedding ceremony took place in Hulk’s home town of Campina Grande, as reported by G Show.
