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By LUKE POWER Published: 22: 49 AEST, 19 May 2025 | Updated: 23: 45 AEST, 19 May 2025 1 View comments Alisha Lehmann's mother has hit back at her daughter's critics, who think her social media presence is the reason for her fame - not her football skills.   The former WSL star, who now plays for Juventus, was in a high-profile relationship with Douglas Luiz but has reportedly split up with him for a second time.   Their romance has been played out in front of more than 18 million combined followers on Instagram and has made headlines for years. They first began dating in 2021, before they broke up a year later and rekindled at the start of 2024. The duo secured moves to Juventus last summer, but Luiz is reportedly set to leave while Lehmann is expected to stay. Their relationship gained a reputation for its glamour, but struggles on the pitch had led to Lehmann being panned. Now her mother,  Sarah Guggisberg, has bit back. 'She became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup, ' she wrote on Instagram. Alisha Lehmann's mother has hit back at her daughter's critics, claiming she is 'famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup' Sarah Guggisberg has called her daughter a 'wonderful person' and pointed out that she has played at the elite level for years Lehmann and Douglas Luiz, who have reportedly split, have made headlines down the years 'She wears makeup, right? She's been playing in the top flight for years. It's not like she just wears makeup.   'You don't know her at all and you don't know what a wonderful person she is. And she became famous for her footballing achievements, not her makeup. ' In April, Lehmann came in for criticism from fans claiming her role in Juventus' title celebrations was not exactly proportionate to the part she played in securing the silverware. She appeared to be leading the dance at the front on her own, with her team-mates lined up behind her, though this appeared to touch a nerve with some supporters, who argued she had a minimal role in the actual campaign. The Swiss international only played eight minutes of the title-clinching win, her first league outing since a nine-minute cameo again against AC Milan on February 9.   In fact, Lehmann has only played 99 minutes since the turn of the year, and is yet to feature for 90 minutes since a clash with Sassuolo back in November. She recently racked up 61 minutes against Fiorentina. From six starts and 16 overall appearances in the league, she has scored twice, and is yet to pick up a first assist of the season, however some fans seemed to feel like she should not be taking a leading role in the celebrations. ? ? Juventus womens team after winning the Italian league title! ? ? pic. twitter. com/9sp6rq Zpm I Lehmann received criticism for her role in Juventus' Serie A title-winning celebrations in April She has been back in the UK recently at the head of a Baller League team with Maya Jama (left) The Switzerland international has struggled to break into the first team since joining Juventus 'Why is Alisha at the front? ' asked one fan on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'Centre stage of celebrations lol, ' chimed another. Lehmann has also been snubbed again by the Swiss national team. She has been left out of the squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against France and Norway - as she was in April. She will hope to make Switzerland's European Championship squad, but it will be a battle after she also missed the international break in February due to a thigh injury. Switzerland boss Pia Sundhage insisted there is a way back for Lehmann in April, but admitted her injury has hampered her cause, with the Euros in her home nation now just a month away. 'We want to put together the best team, maybe not with the best players, ' Sundhage said. 'The doors are open to everyone. At the end of the day, there will be a chance for everyone. ' Explaining Lehmann's absence, Sundhage added: 'She was injured and hasn't played for Juventus in a long time. She needs time to show that she belongs in the team. '

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