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    Chelsea star Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace shows off her curves in number of tiny bikinis on holiday

    COLE PALMER’s girlfriend Connie Grace has turned heads with her stunning holiday outfits. Connie, 22, is currently enjoying a sun-drenched Easter break to Montego Bay, Jamaica.Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace is enjoying the Caribbean sunCredit: INSTAGRAM @conniegrace_The 22-year-old hit up the beach under sun-drenched skiesCredit: INSTAGRAM @conniegrace_She also headed off on a river cruise with a cocktailCredit: INSTAGRAM @conniegrace_Grace and the Chelsea star went public last NovemberCredit: instagram @conniegrace_The Manchester-born blonde stunned in a series of bikini snaps as she posed on sun-kissed beaches in the Caribbean. Connie and Cole, 22, went public last November at the GQ Men of the Year Award.And the influencer documented her trip of a lifetime to a legion of 36,000 Instagram fans. Connie hit the beach for cocktails under bright blue skies, rocking a barely-there blue bikini.READ MORE ON WAGSShe later headed up river for a relaxing cruise, stopping off at a bar en route. Connie captioned the snaps: “Montego bae.”One fan responded in the comment section: “You look amazing.”Another said: “The best ever.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile a third joked: “I liked this before Cole does!”And a fourth wrote: “Don’t listen to impolite comments, you two are a perfect couple!”Fans beg Cole Palmer ‘never change’ as footage of Chelsea star asking waiter bizarre question emerges Palmer, 22, and Connie met when they were both 17 years old.But they only went public with their relationship just before Christmas.Palmer, who cost Chelsea £42.5mllion from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, has endured a rough 2025. He has not scored for the Blues since January 14, a run that now stretches to 14 games across all competitions. Opening up on their relationship in a recent documentary, Connie said: “We met when we were 17. I think he knew me through mutual friends so I think he probably had his eye on me.”Oh, he’s warm and cuddly. Well, with me, hopefully with no one else.”When you know how much someone wants something and you know that’s someone’s dream, you just feel so proud.Palmer and Connie first went public at the GQ Mens AwardsCredit: Splash”Cole now is still the same Cole that I met when I was 17.”Obviously, he’s changed, he’s grown up, and his life now is completely different, but he’s still the same boy, he’s still laid-back Cole.”Cole will adapt to whatever situation he’s in. He’s not bothered that he’s that far from home because all he wants to do is play football. Read More on The Sun”If it means leaving home and being in a place which is completely different to where he’s from, he’ll do it.”He’s not bothered about the whole fame side of it and he’s not bothered what people think of him.The influencer boasts almost 80,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @conniegrace_ More

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    Arsenal in talks with serial winner Kingsley Coman over stunning transfer but face battle for Bayern Munich star

    ARSENAL are reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman over a stunning summer transfer.The serial winner, 28, is on course for a 13th career league title of his career after also lifting trophies at Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.Arsenal are in talks with Bayern Munich over a deal for Kingsley ComanCredit: GettyWhile Coman could make his 330th appearance for Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Inter Milan.However, the French winger may not be making many more amid reports that he is up for sale.Florian Plettenberg claims Bayern are ready to listen to offers for Coman this summer as he approaches the final two years of his contract.And Arsenal are said to have already made an approach as Mikel Arteta seeks reinforcements in attack.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spaniard has been forced to deal with injuries to key men this season including Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.Coman’s stellar winning record makes him an ideal candidate to help the Gunners finally secure a Premier League title.And the star could be willing to take a cut on his current £275,000-a-week wages for a go in England’s top flight.However, it’s also reckoned that Saudi teams are lining up for Coman this summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThey are ready to offer him mind-boggling numbers to snare the star in his prime.But Arsenal are hopeful they can win the race by offering Coman a first-team spot, Champions League football and the chance to participate in another title battle.How Declan Rice can be ‘world class’ AGAIN vs Real Madrid | Tactics Exposed Deano’s DecisionMeanwhile, the Gunners are said to be confident of keeping William Saliba this summer.The defender is a target for Real Madrid but they have reportedly cooled their interest due to the mega fee it will take to sign him. More

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    Italy World Cup winner, 48, needs to have his bones CUT after developing severe deformity in legs

    WORLD CUP winner Gianluca Zambrotta has opened up about suffering from a bone deformity that requires him to undergo surgery.Zambrotta, 48, opened up on his Genu Varum diagnosis, a deformity usually known as Bow Legs that causes the legs to curve outwards at the knees.World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta has opened up on being diagnosed with a leg deformityCredit: GettyZambrotta has Genu Varum, meaning his legs bend outwards at the kneeCredit: GettyThe retired right-back had an impressive career that saw him play for Barcelona, Juventus and AC Milan as well as lifting the World Cup as a crucial member of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning squad.But since hanging up his boots in 2014 as a three-time Italian champion, Zambrotta has had to battle with issues caused by his Bow Leg diagnosis.Now he has revealed that he will have to have surgery to fix the issue after doctors were left shocked that he could even walk.He told Gianluca Gazzoli’s BSMT podcast: “I will soon have surgery on both knees.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I have visited three or four leading surgeons nationwide, and they can’t explain to me how I can have these knees or how I can engage in physical activities like padel, for example.”Adding: “The doctors look at me and ask me how I walk.”Zambrotta explained that doctors will have to cut into his bones in order to perform the operation, known as an osteotomy.”I’ll have to have an osteotomy,” he said. Most read in FootballZambrotta used to play for JuventusCredit: Getty Images – GettyDoctors have been amazed that he can still play padelCredit: Rex”Basically, they’ll straighten my legs by cutting small pieces of bone above and below and inserting plates to try to avoid having to get a full prosthesis now.”Although I’ll have to get one in a few years.”Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseZambrotta didn’t have any major injuries or issues throughout his career, but did have three small operations on the muscles around his knees.The Serie A icon – who has called himself a “laboratory model for surgeons” – will eventually have to use prosthetic legs. Zambrotta retired with 98 Italy caps to his name, featuring in three World Cups, three European Championships and one Olympics for the national side.While his club career spanned 19 years and saw him play for Como, Bari, Juventus, AC Milan, Barcelona and Swiss outfit Chiasso.And he even spent a small amount of time pursuing a career in management after calling quits on his playing days.Zambrotta had a brief spell as Chiasso manager between 2014 and 2015, as well as taking charge of Indian side Delhi Dynamos. His last role in coaching was as the assistant manager to Fabio Capello at Chinese club Jiansung FC from 2017 to 2018.Gianluca Zambrotta’s careerA brief look at Zambrotta’s impressive playing career…1994 – 1997: Como1997 – 1999: Bari1999 – 2006: Juventus2006 – 2008: Barcelona2008 – 2012: AC Milan2013: FC ChiassoCLUB STATSMatches played: 611Goals scored: 29Assists: 50INTERNATIONAL STATSMatches played: 98Goals scored: 2Assists: 5HONOURS1 x FIFA World Cup (2006)3 x Serie A Champion (2002, 2003, 2011)3 x Italian Super Cup Winner (2003, 2004, 2012)1 x Spanish Super Cup (2006) More

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    Wayne Rooney lined up for managerial return and ‘is contender to replace under-fire Championship boss’

    WAYNE ROONEY is in line for a shock return to management just four months after being sacked by Plymouth Argyle.Blackburn are reportedly considering him as pressure mounts on boss Valerien Ismael.Wayne Rooney is a candidate for the Blackburn jobCredit: GettyValerien Ismael is under pressure after a poor run of formCredit: RexIsmael took over at Ewood Park after John Eustace surprisingly left the club to join Derby in February.But Blackburn have won just one of the Frenchman’s eight games in charge and they have slipped out the race for the play-offs.talkSPORT claim Ismael is under mounting pressure despite him signing a three-year contract just months ago.The Rovers are already weighing up his replacement and Rooney is supposedly on the list of possible candidates for the job.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRooney, who has swapped dugout for punditry so far this year, was axed on New Year’s Eve by Argyle.The Manchester United and England legend guided the club to just four victories from 23 games in the Championship.At the time of his departure, they had conceded more goals (51) and scored the fewest (22) in the division.Rooney started his managerial career at Derby, miraculously saving them from Championship relegation in the 2020/21 season.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut he was unable to do the same the following campaign after they were hit with a huge 21-point deduction for going into administration.Rooney then moved to the States and took charge of DC United before returning home to be Birmingham’s boss.I get the same text from Sir Alex Ferguson every time I get sacked from a job, admits Wayne Rooney But he lasted just 15 games, winning just two, in a nightmare reign.Despite his struggles in the dug-out, Rooney has said he’d be keen to give it another go.He told the Stick to Football podcast that he would open the door to a return – with the right club.And he even admitted he would accept a role as assistant manager.He said: “I’d have no problem dropping into an Under-21 team or going in as a coach.”I’m still young enough to learn and develop. Just having a good group of players who were at a [good] level.”Blackburn strugglesBlackburn are currently tenth in the Championship, seven points off the all-important top six with four games to go.Ismael has blamed injuries for his tough start to life in Lancashire, saying: “When you see the injury, we lost key players, massive players are missing for us. “Ten players are missing. 10 players are missing. It’s just too much.”It was really difficult for us to deal with that. At the same time, you are playing and need to get results and you’re losing players every game, every time. Read More on The Sun”We are not a dead team. We were a team with issues. We tried to deal with our issues. We tried to give our best. “But as I say, you have to stay calm. Focus on your job. Try to find the solution, ride the storm. At some point, you know it will come back. But some ingredients have to be right.” More

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    Tai Woffinden walks for first time after coma as Speedway star reveals horror list of injuries after terrifying crash

    TAI WOFFINDEN is already WALKING just ten days after coming out of a coma following a horror crash.The three-time World Champion has also listed the alarming amount of injuries he sustained in a dreadful speedway pile-up a fortnight ago.Tai Woffinden is incredibly walking again just ten days after his horror crashCredit: SuppliedThe British speedway legend was caught up in a horror accident during a race in PolandCredit: XWoffinden had to be airlifted to hospitalWoffy, 34, was airlifted to hospital in Krosno, Poland and underwent emergency surgery after suffering numerous fractures and a chest injury. He was put in a medically induced coma as he recovered from three major operations.But in a new social media post on Monday, he is seen taking his first steps on a walking frame with wife Faye.He also revealed his full injury list that included a broken back, a double compound right femur fracture and 12 broken ribs.READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTWoffinden told fans that he needs more time to absorb the magnitude of his injuries.He said: “Hey guys, turns out my injuries and an induced coma ain’t no joke.“I’m on the mend, but please bear with me for now. I just need a little more time to rest and gather my thoughts. I’ll update you all later on in the week.“Please know how much I appreciate everyone’s love and support from all over the world.”Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWoffinden’s diagnosis Tai Woffinden is walking just ten days after his horror crash and coma.He suffered:Double compound right femur fracture (pinned and bolted)Broken back TH9 plated and screwed to TH8 & TH10Right humerus compound fractureDislocated + smashed right elbow12 broken ribs Punctured lungLeft broken shoulder bladeDislocated left shoulderWoffy added it is “wild typing all that out, think that’s about it.”After flying from Australia to Poland to be by his side, Faye and the speedway icon’s mum Sue penned an emotional message, writing: “Tai has been through more than we can even begin to imagine.”Multiple broken bones, major surgeries, blood transfusions – his body has endured so much. Ex-World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden airlifted to hospital after horrifying crash“And yet, his spirit stays strong. So does our hope. We’re holding on tightly, believing that each day will bring more healing, more strength, and more of him back to us.“The love, kindness, and support we’ve received from all of you has been overwhelming in the most beautiful way. There truly aren’t words to express how deeply grateful we are.“While we hesitate to name individuals for fear of missing anyone, we want to extend our deepest thanks to those who played a part in saving Tai.“To the special person we cannot name, whose quick actions arranged the helicopter to the track so promptly, and to the medical team inside who cared for Tai before he even reached the hospital —you gave him a fighting chance, and we will never forget that.“To Dr. Paweł Jasiński, for organizing every surgery and ensuring Tai has the best possible team. To Rafał Roger Piątek, who has not only been by Tai’s side but also ours through it all. To Basia Karczewska, for her constant support and kindness.“To the incredible doctors and medical team in Rzeszów. To the Stal Rzeszów team, especially Paweł Piskorz and Michał Drymajło your unwavering support means everything.Read More on The Sun“To our family, our friends, and every single person who has reached out, offered help, or simply held us in their thoughts – thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. “Your love has carried us through the darkest moments. We will never forget it.”His wife Faye has flown from Australia to be by his sideCredit: Instagram @fayewoffinden More

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    Footballer bizarrely presented with DEAD PIG as prize for being named man of the match

    A NORWEGIAN club has hogged the limelight… by presenting their man of the match with a DEAD PIG.Fifth-tier Varhaug hosted their top-flight local rivals Bryne in the Norwegian Cup on Sunday.A dead pig was handed out as a Man of the Match award by a Norwegian top flight sideCredit: XSondre Dvergsdal picked up the prizeCredit: WikipediaBryne had caused a stir last month when handing keeper Jan de Boer four trays of EGGS in their own bizarre MOTM award.But Varhaug, based in the same rustic Rogaland area, set out to prove they are the southwestern county’s real “farmers’ team”.And after their 4-0 defeat, officials presented star man Sondre Dvergsdal with a freshly-slaughtered 50lb porker.Manager Sigrid Lode Knutsen said: “We came to the conclusion that we had to go harder than the ‘city dwellers’ from Bryne.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The real farmers come from Varhaug.”Meanwhile, Bryne, Erling Haaland’s former club, have vowed to continue rewarding their own players with local produce.Marketing chief Hagerup Roken said: “It goes without saying that we will hand out raw materials as prizes for our best players.”And keeper De Boer – who looked disappointed when pictured with his eggs award – insisted: “I think it’s fun.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSManchester City superstar Haaland began his pro career with Bryne before leaving for Norwegian rivals Molde in 2017.Dad Alfie also started out with the Eliteserien club, spending 14 years with them before Nottingham Forest signed him in 1993.Sky Sports remove controversial Monday Night Football post after they are hit by backlash from Man Utd fans More

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    Michael Schumacher’s ‘sweet chopper trip to meet first granddaughter’ REVEALED as stricken star ‘dashed to join family’

    MICHAEL Schumacher’s heart warming trip to meet his first granddaughter has been revealed. The legendary Formula One driver flew from his family’s villa in Majorca to their Swiss mansion in a chopper to join his daughter before the birth. Michael Schumacher flew to meet his new granddaughter in SwitzerlandCredit: InstagramThe F1 star became a grandad after his daughter Gina gave birth to baby Millie in MarchCredit: GettyDaughter Gina announced the birth of baby Millie on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ gina_schumacher’s profile picture gina_schumacherGina and husband Iain Bethke were married last year and have now welcomed their first childCredit: InstagramSchumacher took a chopper from the family villa in Majorca to the mansion in SwitzerlandSchumacher’s daughter Gina, 28, became a mother for the first time on March 29 making her parents Michael and Corinna grandparents. Gina welcomed baby Millie to the world in a post on Instagram.The caption read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever.”We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”read more on Formula OneGina’s comments section was flooded with messages of congratulations and well wishes.Messages from the likes of the Mercedes F1 team and Max Verstappen’s mother were amongst the comments.Schumacher, 56, rushed back to his Swiss residence a few days before the birth to join his family for the special moment.The star’s family reportedly hope that the exciting news will give him hope as he battles with his health, according to Bild. Most read in MotorsportThe young family will spend some time in the US with Gina set to compete in western riding tournaments in Las Vegas in August. The F1 legend’s daughter is a well-known figure in the Western riding world and has competed in various prestigious events. Michael Schumacher security guard ‘tried to blackmail stricken F1 star for £12million so he could pay off his debts’Gina revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.There was speculation at the time that her seven-time F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but there was no proof.Schumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.Michael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.Since then, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.This includes forming a close group of people who are allowed to see the icon.Anyone else is not allowed to see him for fear of his private life being leaked.Read More on The SunLast year Schumacher’s son Mick is thought to have trusted girlfriend Laila Hasonovic with becoming part of the family’s close circle.The 24-year-old was reportedly given a vote of confidence by the Schumachers to see Michael early last year.Schumacher and his wife Corinna are grandparents for the first timeCredit: AlamySchumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in 2013Credit: Getty More

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    ‘First points, then pints’ – Premier League manager starts new tradition of joining fans at local pubs if club wins

    WOLVES boss Vitor Pereira has a new tradition of joining fans in the pub after winning games.The Portuguese was appointed in December and he has brought a winning feeling back to Molineux.Vítor Pereira has begun to visit pubs after winsCredit: XWolves’ 4-2 victory over Tottenham on Sunday was their fourth in a row – their longest top-flight winning streak in 53 years.Pereira, 56, celebrated by joining fans in a local pub where patrons sang his name and posed for photos.The Wolves manager embraced fans and reportedly said: “First points, then pints.”Pereira is now a frequent visitor to the local Wetherspoons, sparking a tradition of visiting The Moon Under Water after picking up three points at home.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter beating Southampton at Molineux, he said of his connection with the fans: “Since the first game, we have this chemistry.”I think I am one of them. I am the guy to finish the game and go to the pub to drink two or three pints with them.”To stay home alone, I don’t like. What is the problem? Nothing.”For me it is very normal, we don’t have a lot of restaurants here, at the pub I can eat a pie with a pint.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSPereira in’t the first football figure to make a trip to the pub.Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have regularly been spotted in local Welsh boozers mixing with fans.Birmingham part-owner Tom Brady was spotted in a Midlands drinking spot surrounded by supporters.And for one manager things went even further, with much-loved ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche having a pub named after him in recognition of his achievements at Turf Moor. Pereira has overseen a resurgence at Wolves since succeeding Gary O’Neil.He has steered the club away from relegation trouble with eight wins and two draws from 16 Premier League matches.Premier League clash descends into farce as VAR counts number of players More