Estelle Cruijff Reveals She Caught Ruud Gullit Cheating

Estelle Cruijff, the niece of the late Johan Cruijff and ex-wife of former football star Ruud Gullit, has publicly revealed she discovered his infidelity during their marriage. The revelation came during an appearance on the SBS 6 program Het Waren 2 Fantastische Dagen.

Discovery of Infidelity Led to Divorce

Cruijff stated, “I wasn’t really lucky in love,” and recounted the moment she caught Gullit with another woman in their living room. “When I got divorced, I completely fell into a hole. I caught my husband red-handed in my living room,” Voetbalprimeur.be reports.

The experience deeply affected her family, with Cruijff noting that her daughter gained fifteen kilos as a way of coping with the emotional fallout. “That was my reason for the divorce,” she explained.

Lingering Emotional Impact

Cruijff also discussed the lasting emotional impact of the betrayal during an appearance on Shownieuws, acknowledging that while time heals wounds, the process takes as long as it needs. MSN reports Cruijff said, “You don’t forget it that quickly…It takes as long as it lasts.”

Reaction from Dutch Television Personalities

The revelation sparked debate on the Dutch television program Today Inside, where commentators Driessen and Derksen expressed differing opinions. Driessen criticized Cruijff for sharing private matters publicly, stating that such details are “none of our business.” Derksen suggested Gullit would likely be unhappy with his ex-wife’s disclosure. Sportnieuws.nl details that Driessen also expressed surprise that Gullit has consistently declined opportunities to discuss his personal life in a book.

Gullit’s Silence

Driessen noted Gullit’s long-standing refusal to publicly address his private life, despite numerous offers to write a tell-all book. He questioned why Cruijff felt the need to share the story while Gullit has maintained his silence.