Reports circulating online have claimed that Pope has taken steps toward ending his relationship with Horlock, prompting widespread discussion among football supporters. However, there is currently no reliable confirmation that the Newcastle goalkeeper has filed for divorce or that the couple have officially separated.
Pope and Horlock have been publicly known as long-term partners for several years and have kept much of their private life away from the spotlight. Recent publicly available information has continued to describe Horlock as Pope’s partner, making the circulating divorce claims particularly difficult to verify.
As speculation continues to spread across social media, supporters are being urged to avoid treating unconfirmed posts as established facts. Neither Pope nor Horlock has publicly confirmed a divorce filing or provided an official explanation for the rumours