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    Who is Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick’s wife Gabriely Miranda?

    GABRIELY MIRANDA is the wife of Real Madrid star Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa.The teenage star has rocketed to fame in recent years, with Endrick also going from strength to strength. Gabriely Miranda is a famous online influencerCredit: InstagramGabriely Miiranda Gabriely is footballer Endrick’s wifeCredit: Instagram/EndrickGabriely’s exciting careerGabriely is an influencer who has amassed one million followers on Instagram. She regularly shares updates about her life, her friends, and partners with brands to promote their products. The star is a devout Christian and often opens up about her faith in her posts. When Endrick scored two goals on 17 January 2025, she tweeted: “Thank you, God.”Read More on Real MadridMeeting the footballerEndrick is one of the biggest football stars in the worldCredit: PA MediaGabriely has previously opened up about how she met Endrick in a shopping centre. She said: “When I first saw Endrick, I didn’t know he was a player. “He was sitting alone in a mall, I looked at him and thought ‘what a wonderful man!'”As a supporter of Brazilian football club Cuiaba, she said that Endrick would have to take her on a date if her team won that night. Most read in FootballSince Cuiaba went on to win that night, the pair began dating. In 2024, it was revealed that they had tied the knot when he was just 18 and she was 23 years old. Endrick Felipe shows his goal scoring skills playing for Palmeiras Reportedly, their relationship contract contains a clause stating that Endrick must say “I love you” to Gabriely in all situations. Endrick has been open about wanting a child with Gabriely. He said: “As I told my father and mother, I want to be a young father, I want to see my child grow, have a bond, but Gabriely is the one who has to say yes or no, right?”Endrick’s rise to fameEndrick is one of the biggest stars in football, having spent almost a year at Real Madrid. He agreed to join the club all the way back in 2022, as part of a deal worth €60 million.The star had joined Palmeiras at the age of 11, where he scored 165 goals in 169 games. Endrick has previously shared that he is laser-focused on football and rarely drinks or goes out partying. However, he has credited his wife with much of his success. Endrick said: “Thanks to my wife, to everyone who is with me every day. I’m very happy about the goals.”Read More on The SunHe also added: “I dedicate them to [Antonio] Rudiger. “For me, it’s good to score goals because I want to help my team, help everyone.” More

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    ‘We’re slaves eating the master’s leftovers’ – Inside Chelsea’s Strasbourg talent factory where loyal fans reject owners

    OUTSIDERS looking in would think that RC Strasbourg and their fans are living the dream.The Ligue 1 side are enjoying a season to remember – one of their best campaigns ever with some of the most promising young players on the planet strutting their stuff.On the pitch Strasbourg are having a season to remember, but fans aren’t happyCredit: AFPMany are vocal in their hatred of their club’s new ownershipStrasbourg Ultras are furious with the direction of the club under Boehly, Eghbali and CoCredit: GettyGraffiti reading ‘BlueCo Out’ can be spotted all over the cityBut not everything is as it seems. There’s trouble brewing, bubbling just under the surface, and ready to erupt.As a Chelsea fan, when I went to visit the city of our sister club, I discovered that the incredible on-pitch performances are only Polyfilla in the cracks of the club’s identity.Strasbourg Ultras fervently believe their beloved club is at risk of crumbling into nothingness at the hands of BlueCo, the consortium that also owns Chelsea.But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s start at the beginning…With one French Ligue 1 title to their name – after winning the 1978-79 crown – Alsace’s biggest football club was shockingly declared bankrupt in 2011.But, since then, their story has been one of footballing authenticity, a true tale of the ‘dare to dream’ mentality that captures everyone who falls in love with their team from a young age.They rose back through the ranks from the amateur fifth tier and back into France’s top division with ex-France international and West Ham midfielder Marc Keller as president.It is the kind of footballing romance story that personified a city of people who took immense pride in their local team.However, as in many a romance tale, a shock betrayal came from the leading man in the summer of 2023.Keller sold the club to Behdad Eghbali, Todd Boehly and Co – leading to almost two years of confusion, disarray, lack of communication with supporters, and monumental change from those now in charge of the club.Todd Boehly gives major Chelsea stadium update and vows to leave Stamford BridgeStrasbourg could finish second in Ligue 1 this season, but signs of protests remain plastered across the stadiumCredit: AFPStrasbourg is a beautiful city full of passionate fans – but many fear they are merely becoming Chelsea’s ‘B team’Supporters fervently believe their beloved club is at risk of crumbling into nothingness at the hands of BlueCoAs I strolled through the quaint and beautiful city of Strasbourg, I took a moment to sit on a wall and marvel at the river opposite me, when I was struck by what I saw on a lamppost.Stickers covered it, reading one particular message loud and clear: “BLUECO OUT”.Walking to the stadium on my first day, I noticed that these stickers occupied almost every lamppost, street sign, dustbin and bridge, alongside other variations such as ‘Non a la multipropiete’ which translated reads ‘Not a timeshare’.I reached out to Alexandre, a spokesperson for the club’s supporters federation, to find out how the fans really feel.He said: “I’m not worried about losing our identity, we’ve already lost it. It’s like you are eating the master’s leftovers, but you are a slave.”Some people might say, ‘OK, well that’s better than what we were used to’ but some others would say, ‘I’d rather be free, broke but free’.””The beauty of European football is that you have teams from different countries competing against each other based on merit, not because you are part of an ownership.”Chelsea use us as a feeder club, as a ‘B Team’ and to us that is very, very wrong.” More

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    ‘What did you say Wayne?’ – Rooney forced to defend himself to Gabby Logan live on Amazon Prime Video

    WAYNE ROONEY was forced to defend himself on live TV after being caught whispering behind Gabby Logan’s back.The presenter hilariously asked Wazza to speak up after the Manchester United legend was caught gloating about his outfit.Wayne Rooney was forced to defend himself after being caught whispering behind Gabby Logan’s backRooney and Logan were joined by Daniel Sturridge, Clarence Seedorf and Ashley Young for Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions LeagueCredit: X @primevideosportParis Saint-Germain survived a brave second-half comeback from Aston Villa to edge through to the semi-finalsCredit: RexRooney and Logan were joined by Daniel Sturridge, Clarence Seedorf and Ashley Young for Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Champions League on Tuesday night.The panel were covering Aston Villa’s 5-4 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park.But the first topic of conversation before kick-off was the unpredictable evening spring weather.Logan was talking about the sunshine and the great atmosphere around the Premier League stadium – which rarely hosts such momentous European nights. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut while the new Match of the Day presenter was speaking to the camera, Rooney turned to the three lads and appeared to mutter a few jokes.Sturridge, Seedorf and his former team-mate Young all burst out in laughter, before Logan curiously turned back towards them.Logan quizzed: “What did you say Wayne?”Rooney, wearing a lighter jacket than his fellow pundits, replied: “I just said ‘I knew I was dressed right for the occasion’.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLogan joked: “We were giving Wayne a bit of stick because he seemed to be dressed for a different climate. But it turns out he got it right.”With the score 3-1 going into the second leg, Villa’s chances were slim.Heartwarming moment Matty Cash’s reporter sister tells him she loves him after Aston Villa’s PSG defeatBut Unai Emery’s side put up a valiant effort after coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night.Unfortunately, it was not enough as they bravely crashed out 5-4 on aggregate to the Kings of France.Just like last week, left-back Matty Cash was interviewed by his sister Hannah after the match, who is a reporter for CBS Sports.Meanwhile, Rooney took up his new mid-week punditry role within weeks of being sacked by Championship club Plymouth Argyle. He has since been linked with a shock return to the dugout with Blackburn, as pressure mounts on current boss Valerien Ismael.Wayne Rooney is a candidate for the Blackburn job More

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    Injury woes mount for Manchester City’s women’s side as club confirm ACL rupture for Australia forward Mary Fowler

    MANCHESTER CITY have suffered another injury blow with the club confirming Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament. The Cityzens ace suffered a knee ligament tear on April 13 during her side’s 2-0 Women’s FA Cup semi-final loss to Man United. Manchester City ace Mary Fowler suffered a knee ligament tear in the first half of her team’s FA Cup last four clash with Man UnitedCredit: AlamyThe City forward went off injured in the 25th minute after rupturing her ligament whilst attempting to stretch for the ballCredit: PAVivianne Miedema is also among the Man City players currently sidelined with the forward out due to a hamstring issueCredit: GettyThe Australia forward is now one of eleven first-team regulars currently crocked before her side’s last four Women’s Super League games this season. Fowler is also the second Cityzens ace to be sidelined by an ACL injury within the past nine months with Japan and City defender Risa Shimizu rupturing her knee ligament last JulyThe WSL giants, who are fourth and seven points off Man United, are chasing a top three finish needed for Champions League qualification.They due to play Everton, Leicester, the Red Devils and Crystal Palace in their final four games this termRead More Football StoriesAnd their squad has been left thin after being decimated by injury blows over the course of this season. Vivianne Miedema and striker Khadija Shaw are both sidelined with hamstring concerns. Last week interim City boss Nick Cushing revealed Miedema is expected to be out for the rest of this term. Rebecca Knaak is also out of action with the defender damaging her hamstring whilst on Nations League duty with Germany in February. Most read in FootballAnd Laura Blindkilde Brown is currently crocked with the midfielder spotted on crutches at the Etihad on March 23 during City’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the league. Alex Greenwood is currently working her way back to fitness following a medial collateral knee rupture.The England defender sustained her injury during City’s defeat of St Polten in the Champions League However the City skipper and Hemp are back training on grass with Hemp continuing her recovery following an operation on her knee in December last year. Midfielder Jill Roord missed City’s FA Cup semis loss to United due to an unspecified injury. Interim boss Nick Cushing hopes says a review of Man City’s injury situation is neededCredit: AlamyMeanwhile goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita and winger Aoba Fujino are also currently sidelined.City’s injury woes meant Cushing had only six substitutes on the bench during his sides’s FA Cup semis duel with neighbours United. The interim Cityzens gaffer, who took charge of the team in March after the sacking of Gareth Taylor, is keen for a review of the situation and his side’s season as a whole.   More

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    Kompany’s ‘newly single’ Bayern assistant looking for love with ‘woman named Nathalie’ as he posts brilliant public plea

    VINCENT KOMPANY’S right-hand man revealed he is looking for love – but there is one crucial requirement.Rodyse Munienge is a close friend of the Bayern Munich manager and has followed him throughout his career.Rodyse Munienge is looking for loveCredit: GettyMunienge is Vincent Kompany’s right-hand manCredit: GettyHe now works as team coordinator at Bayern and is looking for love.However, it comes with a catch, as Munienge joked his partner would have to be called Nathalie, as he has the name tattooed.The Belgian tweeted: “Newly single man, 40 years old, looking for a woman named Nathalie. So I don’t have to redo my tattoo.”It is not clear if his ‘Nathalie’ tattoo was inspired by an ex-partner.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMunienge is a colourful character and he has fulfilled a number of roles alongside Kompany.At Bayern he is always on the training ground and often operates a drone to film players’ positioning and running patterns.He has previously acted as a CHAUFFER for Kompany, with his first job being his personal assistant while the former defender played for Hamburg.Kompany’s father, Pierre, once said of the relationship: “He does everything possible for Vincent, and has done so for years.Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Rodyse is his bodyguard, his driver, his jack-of-all-trades.”Munienge was part of Kompany’s backroom staff at Anderlecht and Burnley and is known for his humorous posts.Harry Kane leaves fans stunned by his German and fans are convinced it is a major hint over transfer future At Christmas he wrote on Instagram: “Can you please stop asking Santa for the perfect man? I was almost kidnapped three times.” More

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    ‘It’s petrifying’ – Glam F1 hopeful Bianca Bustamente, 20, lifts lid on ‘scary’ fight to thrive in male-dominated sport

    MOTORSPORT’S most glamorous driver has opened up on the “scary” nature of her incredible dual career.Bianca Bustamante is hoping to become one of the biggest names in racing alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.McLaren development driver Bianca Bustamante has three-million social media followers combinedCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante has made history by becoming McLaren’s first female driverCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante earned two podium finishes in the debut F1 Academy seasonCredit: GettyHer first podium coincided with Lando Norris’ maiden race win in DecemberCredit: GettyThe 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekendCredit: McLarenBustamante splits her time between racing podiums for McLaren in an all-female category AND professional modelling.And the 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekend.The race is a feeder event for young drivers hoping to progress to elite motorsport and even Formula One.Bustamante was the first woman to be accepted into the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme in 2024.READ MORE MOTORSPORTBut it hasn’t come easy for the Filipino driver, who is the poster girl of Netflix’s new docuseries F1 Academy alongside 14 other female drivers.The self-starter – who was on the cover of Vogue – has been able to fund her passion for F1 and buy her dream London flat through brand deals.As well as modelling for Storm Management, Bustamante has more than three million followers on Instagram.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe told Mail Sport: “It’s petrifying to be an open book for everyone on social media.Most read in Motorsport”I have used it as a platform to fund my career and to help me progress on the motorsport ladder.McLaren F1 racer Bianca Bustamante reveals how she gets in shape for her races – and why she almost quit”I grew up in front of three million people across all my social media platforms and I find it very scary sometimes.”It can be worrying to lose myself along the way. Lose my sights and morals and who I really am.”Bustamante was born and raised in the Philippines, a country with no recognisable history or heritage of motorsport. She was introduced to her first go-kart at age three by her racing-mad dad Raymund and it was love at first sight. On Monday, she was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1.While F1 is predominantly a male-dominated sport, there have been a few female drivers who have entered Grand Prix races.The Filipino driver lifts heavy weights as part of a gruelling training regimeCredit: Instagram @racerbiaShe has starred in Vogue PhilippinesShe was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1Credit: CBR MediaShe boasts three million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @racerbiaMaria Teresa de Filippis was the first, followed by Lella Lombardi, Divina Galica, Desire Wilson and Giovanna Amati.But De Filippis and Lombardi are the only women to have started an F1 race, with the latter the only one to score points in her 12 starts.I find it very scary sometimes.BustamanteThe MailBustamante told The Mail: “This new step up still feels so new to me.”I get in the car and I still feel like I know nothing. I feel like a rookie every single time, which I am I guess.”That step from junior driver to being professional now as we go into the GB3 season… people talk to me like I’m no longer a kid, I’m an adult.”Working with the new team is amazing. It’s my first time working with a British team.”I’ve got teammates that are like brothers to me now.”Lella Lombardi is the only female driver to score points in F1Credit: Getty Images – GettyA picture of Lando Norris and Bustamante grinning ear to ear at the Miami Grand Prix in May summarises the family feel at McLaren. She sealed her first-ever F1 Academy podium on the same weekend that Norris secured his maiden race win,Read More on The SunBefore McLaren announced her signing, she became only the second ever driver to compete in the newly launched all-female F1 Academy series with Prema Racing.She made the podium, finishing third in her first race and seventh in the final championship standings. More

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    Ex-Man Utd star Bastian Schweinsteiger ‘splits from tennis ace wife Ana Ivanovic with couple now living apart’

    ONE of sport’s biggest power couples appears to have called full-time on their relationship.According to reports in Germany, World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger and former tennis world No.1 Ana Ivanovic have split after nine years of marriage.Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic have reportedly splitCredit: EPAThe sporting superstars have been married for nine yearsCredit: Instagram @anaivanovicSchweinsteiger and Ivanovic are believed to have split two months agoCredit: Getty – ContributorEx-Manchester United midfielder Schweinsteiger, 40, and wife Ivanovic, 37, ended their relationship two months ago according to German outlet Bunte.The couple, who have three sons together, are reportedly living separately after the break up.Schweinsteiger is said to be travelling for work, but is regularly based out of Munich – where he spent most of his playing career as a Bayern Munich star.While Ivanovic is living almost 1,000 MILES away in her hometown of Belgrade, Serbia alongside the couple’s children Luka, Leon and Theo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIvanovic, who won the French Open in 2008, is thought to be living in an apartment near the homes of her parents and brother.Reports from Bild claim that the couple’s relationship began to strain after a lack of time together. The sporting superstars first met back in 2014, with Schweinsteiger dropping the knee in London just a matter of months after their first encounter.They later married in Venice in July of 2016, just five months before Ivanovic hung up her racquet and retired from tennis.Most read in FootballSchweinsteiger and Ivanovic met back in 2014Credit: Instagram @anaivanovicIvanovic is reportedly living in her home country of Serbia near her parentsCredit: GettyThe tennis star is a French Open championCredit: EPACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIvanovic had an impressive career that saw her win 15 career titles and pocket over £11.6MILLION in prize money.While she reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2007, the Australian Open final in 2008 and won the French Open that same year against Dinara Safina.Moment former Man Utd star Bastian Schweinsteiger suffers awkward coffee cup punditry blunder live on TV at Euro 2024 Schweinsteiger spent 18 years as a professional footballer, spending most of his career with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.The defensive midfielder made 500 appearances for the Bavarians, making him their 11th top appearance maker in history.While he won eight league titles, seven German Cups and one Champions League with the club.He later switched the Allianz Arena for Old Trafford in a move to join Man Utd in 2015.He stayed with The Red Devils for two seasons, making 35 appearances and helping United win the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League.He later left the Premier League to join MLS side Chicago Fire in 2017, spending three seasons in the US before retiring in 2019.On the international stage, Schweinsteiger earned 121 caps for the German national side and was part of their 2014 World Cup winning squad.Schweinsteiger proposed to Ivanovic just a few months after the pair metCredit: Getty Images – GettyThey have three sons togetherCredit: AFPSchweinsteiger had a brief spell at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe spent most of his career at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty – ContributorThe midfielder won the World Cup with Germany in 2014Credit: Getty More

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    Dream Team managers need to make the most of few double Gameweeks remaining this season

    DREAM TEAM managers should be looking to squeeze the schedule at every opportunity.Since more fixtures generally equals more points, gaffers would be wise to target the few remaining double Gameweeks as the season draws to a close.Man City and Arsenal are among the select group of teams with TWO fixtures in GW32Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are the four clubs set to pull double duty in Gameweek 32.This quartet should therefore be the focus of this week’s strategic transfers.GAMEWEEK 32 DOUBLE HEADERSARSENAL vs Ipswich (a) & Crystal Palace (h)MANCHESTER CITY vs Everton (a) & Aston Villa (h)CRYSTAL PALACE vs Bournemouth (h) & Arsenal (a)ASTON VILLA vs Newcastle (h) & Man City (a)Some Dream Team bosses may be perturbed by the fact the Gunners are currently scheduled to blank in Gameweek 33 but that will change if they progress to the Champions League semi-finals.Given Mikel Arteta’s side hold a 3-0 aggregate lead over Real Madrid ahead of tonight’s game in the Spanish capital, it’s highly likely Arsenal will have a fixture to fulfil in Gameweek 33.Bukayo Saka (£6.5m), Declan Rice (£4.8m), David Raya (£4.6m), William Saliba (£4.4m) and Jurrien Timber (£5m) are all good options.Rice is on a rollCredit: GettyAs for Man City, they may not be at their best this season but a 5-2 win over an in-form Palace side last time yielded plentiful points.Most read in FootballErling Haaland (£7.8m) is injured but Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) is leading the line with aplomb at present with four goals in his last five outings for a return of 55 points.Kevin De Bruyne’s (£5.4m) 17-point masterclass in Gameweek 31 has prompted a bump in ownership, which is probably justified.Morgan Rogers (£4.5m) remains Aston Villa’s best asset as the most prominent attacking option seemingly immune to rotation.Conversely, Ollie Watkins (£4.6m) and Marco Asensio (£3.9m) have spent too much time on the bench lately – it will be interesting to see how many minutes they are given in Gameweek 32.Rashford’s playing time has increased latelyCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford (£3.8m) has been favoured by Unai Emery in recent weeks and he’s returned 48 points across the last three Gameweeks!Youri Tielemans (£4m) is an underrated Dream Team midfielder as his ownership has never risen beyond 10% despite the fact he’s provided consistent returns all season long.The Belgium international is up to joint-fifth in the midfield rankings at the time of writing.As for the Eagles, Daniel Munoz (£5.5m), Eberechi Eze (£4.9m) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (£4.5m) are clearly the best options, helpfully spread out across the outfield positions.Eze averages 7.2 points-per-game this seasonCredit: PAGaffers will have a clearer view of the future double Gameweeks once the midweek European quarter-finals are wrapped up.Villa succumbed to an impressive PSG outfit but Arsenal have one foot in the last four of the Champions League, as do Chelsea in the Conference League having beaten Legia Warsaw 3-0 in Poland last week.Meanwhile, Tottenham and Manchester United’s fate hangs in the balance as both clubs drew the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final first legs against Frankfurt and Lyon respectively.Read More on The SunThe first legs of the European semi-finals will take place in Gameweek 33 with the second legs to follow in Gameweek 34.There’s also the small matter of the FA Cup final to come in May, which will feature either Man City or Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa or Crystal Palace.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More