Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday 'have issues to clear up' that stem from 'her role in his professi

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend of 16 years, Linda Holliday, have broken up after their 'relationship ran its course,' according to People.

The 71-year-old, eight-time Super Bowl champion and Holliday, 60, had been an item since 2007, although that appears to be no more as the now-former couple has 'been pretty separate for a while, reported the American weekly magazine. 

The outlet further states that the problem in the duo's relationship is  'not new' and is the driving force behind what ultimately pulled them apart. 


'Bill is all about football and very busy now. He doesn't want a lot of public attention on this,' a source told People

What's more, is that the new NFL season started a week ago, meaning that Belichick 'has a lot on his plate,' according to the insider, adding that the record holder of the most Super Bowl wins (six) as a head coach 'has a good family and he meets people all the time.' 

DailyMail.com has reached out to Belichick and Holliday's representatives for comment. 

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday have recently split, according to People

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday have recently split, according to People

The couple had been in a relationship since 2007 (pictured with Pats' owner Robert Kraft, R)

The couple had been in a relationship since 2007 (pictured with Pats' owner Robert Kraft, R)

The former couple's split could eventually turn into complicated matters as Holliday is the current President of the Bill Belichick Foundation, which focuses on 'providing coaching, mentorship, and financial support to individuals, communities, and organizations.' 

'They have issues to clear up that come from a long relationship as well as her role in his professional life,' the source told People.

'She will still be in Jupiter, and we will see what happens.' 

Belichick purchased a getaway home last year in Jupiter, Florida, which is just a 35 minute drive north from where the couple met in Palma Beach, according to People, and he plans on giving it to his now former partner. 

'Linda is a lovely person,' a second source told People. 'Bill bought a house in Jupiter for himself and Linda, but now she will get the house.' 

Belichick and Holliday's split could turn into complicated matters with the latter working as President of the head coach's eponymous foundation

Belichick and Holliday's split could turn into complicated matters with the latter working as President of the head coach's eponymous foundation

Holliday started dating Belichick after the eight-time Super Bowl winner split from his first wife

Holliday started dating Belichick after the eight-time Super Bowl winner split from his first wife

Belichick (C) was previously married to Debby Clarke Belichick (far left) from 1977 until 2006

Belichick (C) was previously married to Debby Clarke Belichick (far left) from 1977 until 2006

Belichick, who's also the general manager of the Patriots, was previously married to Debby Clarke Belichick from 1977 until 2006. The former couple have three children: Amanda, Stephen and Brian. Both of Belichick's sons work as coaches on the Pats'. 

Belichick and his ex-wife allegedly separated before the 2004 season, which was disclosed by the Patriots in July 2005. The three-time NFL Coach of the Year was also accused of maintaining a relationship with ex-Giants receptionist Sharon Shenocca, which helped precipitate her divorce.

Holliday has two daughters of her on, Ashley and Kat Hess, both 30, from a previous relationship. Her children are based out of Boston, according to their joint Instagram account. 

Belichick won all six of his Super Bowls as head coach of the Patriots with Tom Brady as quarterback. He also has two more Super Bowl rings with the Giants, when he was their defensive coordinator from 1985 until 1990. 

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