Irish American football star Landon Donovan has indicated that he is on the verge of reconciling with his estranged wife, actress Bianca Kajlich, following a one-year separation.

A source close to the star footballer also told the press how: : ‘It would surprise no one if Landon and Bianca were back together very soon. They have remained in contact and are very close to one another.’

The star also hinted at the couples’ supposed upcoming reunion at a post-match press conference, calling out ‘Hi, Bianca’ and blowing her kisses before adding ‘We are not officially divorced!’

He said of his once-wife: ‘I’ve carried her with me through this tournament and she’s been a part of this with me, and I’m lucky to have her.’

The LA Galaxy star has scored twice so far in the World Cup, most notably netting the goal that took the US team passed Algeria this week.

He said that the separation had been beneficial for the couple: ‘I’ve carried her with me through this tournament and she’s been a part of this with me, and I’m lucky to have her.’

 ‘It doesn’t have to be something ugly or nasty. It can be helpful and you can grow from it. That is what we both took from it,’ said the star.

Donovan is believed to have a grandmother from County Kerry and to have held steadfastly to his Irish heritage through the years.