Sommer, a German model and former judo athlete, has an impressive academic background, having studied economics and management at King’s College London and psychology at Durham University. She is also an accomplished skier.
The couple’s appearance at the ski resort drew significant media attention, largely due to their 38-year age difference.
Matthäus is best known for captaining West Germany to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup and winning the Ballon d’Or the same year. He holds a record 150 caps for Germany and had an illustrious club career, winning six Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and securing Serie A and UEFA Cup victories with Inter Milan. After retiring from playing, he transitioned into management, leading national teams like Hungary and Bulgaria, and managing clubs in Austria, Serbia, Brazil, and Israel.
Their public appearance in Ischgl, a resort known for its upscale atmosphere and celebrity appeal, has generated considerable interest across Europe, even as Matthäus has kept details of their relationship relatively private.