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    Who are Terry Venables’ children?

    FOOTBALL legend Terry Venables was best known for leading England to the Euro semi-finals in ‘96, but off the pitch, he was a father and husband. But who are his children and what did he say about them? Here’s what we know.
    Terry Venables had two daughters, Tracey and Nancy, with his first wife, ChristineCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Who are Terry Venables’ children? 
    Former England manager Terry “El Tel” Venables sadly passed away at the age of 80.
    He had two daughters from his first marriage. 
    Little is known about Terry’s daughters, but according to a 2014 interview with the Guardian, it seems Terry’s daughters were both born in the late 60s – early 70s.
    One of Terry’s daughters, Tracey Graham, appears to have followed her father into the football industry.
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    In 1997, Terry took up a post managing Tottenham Hotspur, before being appointed chief executive in 1991. 
    In 1993, Terry was dismissed from his post, and it was reported at the time that Tracey Venables, was also sacked from her job as National Membership Secretary at the club.
    Tracey, 23 at the time, had apparently worked at Spurs for over a year. 
    It was reported at the time that Terry’s daughter Tracey appeared at the Spurs North London grounds gates and announced: “I’ve just this minute been sacked. I’m very angry. I had no idea this was going to happen.”
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    His other daughter is called Nancy, but little is known about what she does for a living. 
    Terry also has at least one grandson, Sam, who he mentioned in his 2014 autobiography, Born to Manage.
    What did Terry Venables say about his children? 
    Terry seemed to keep his private life private and rarely mentioned his children or family in public. 
    In his 2014 autobiography, he mentions the stress that his glittering football career had on his family. 
    After being appointed Barcelona manager in 1984, he recalled that the move culminated in the end of his marriage to his first wife, but that both parents “wanted to ensure that our two daughters understood they still had loving parents”. 
    The family seem close, as Terry makes references to family holidays in Majorca. 
    Who is Terry Venables’ ex-wife Christine?
    Terry married his first wife, Christine McCann, a dressmaker, in 1966. 
    In his autobiography, Terry wrote that they had met when they were 16 years old and got married while he was playing at Chelsea, his first club. 
    They had “drifted apart”, and his move to Barcelona as manager in 1984 precipitated their divorce. 
    The split was “as amicable as possible”.
    Terry was soon in a relationship with his second wife, Yvette Bazire, who he had met in his dad’s pub in Chingford, London.
    Yvette accompanied Terry to Barcelona, and the pair tied the knot seven years later, in 1991. More

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    Who is Michael Owen’s son James?

    MICHAEL Owen is well known in the UK thanks to his long career as a Premier League footballer.But that’s not his biggest achievement, he is also dad to four children – which includes his son James.
    Footballer Michael Owen with his son JamesCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Who is Michael Owen’s son James and how old is he?
    Michael Owen and his wife Louise welcomed their only son James in February 6, 2006.
    He is one of four children – and has siblings Gemma, Emily May, and Jessica.
    His mum and dad met in primary school in 1984 and became childhood sweethearts while at Hawarden High School in Flintshire, Wales.
    They became engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2004 – which is also Louise’s birthday – when he proposed at their home, and they married the following year. 
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    What is James’ condition Stargardt?
    In 2019, Michael revealed his son James is “clinically blind”.
    The retired England striker confirmed his second eldest was diagnosed with Stargardt disease – a degeneration of his retina.
    Stargadt typically causes a loss of vision during childhood or adolescence and although there is no cure for it yet, it is rare for people with the disease to lose complete sight.
    Speaking to The Times, he said: “He will never be a footballer. My son’s got an eye condition.
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    “I’ve never said this. I don’t want a big headline.
    “Clinically, he’s blind. He’s got Stargardt disease, a degeneration of his retina. I used to go and watch him and bollock him about his positioning.
    “He can’t see the ball until it’s five yards away. As much as every father wants their son to play, it is almost a relief to me.
    “Everyone always asks, ‘Is he going to be a footballer?’ and then I stand on the side of the pitch and hear, ‘He’s not as good as his dad.'”
    What does James Owen do for a living?
    As Jamie is still a teenager, he is still in school.
    However, he has a huge following on Instagram, on his very popular handle _james_owen10.
    Also, like his sister Gemma and father Michael, James has a big passion for horses.
    Who is James’ sister Gemma?
    James’ eldest sister Gemma is an equestrian and was a contestant on 2022’s Love Island.
    Since then she has her own fashion line, and is also an Influencer.
    In May 2023, Gemma shared an emotional post about her brother James’ eye condition.
    The reality star shared a photo of her smiling alongside her brother and announced that she was the new ambassador for UK charity Fight For Sight, which helps fund research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disease.
    “When my brother James was around 8yo he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Stargardt Disease,” she said.
    “This condition progressively deteriorates vision from the macula and currently there is no cure or treatment.
    “Having closely witnessed how sight loss has affected him personally, I am honoured to announce that I am now an ambassador for Fight For Sight.”
    Gemma admitted the charity is very important to her and her family as she prepares to undertake her new job.
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    “This UK charity is funding research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disease and has a special place in all of my family’s heart,” Gemma continued.
    “I’m looking forward to working with them to help raise funds and awareness for research and developments in treatments for people with Stargardt Disease and other conditions causing blindness.” More

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    What is Kevin Magnussen’s net worth?

    KEVIN Magnussen has been an F1 fixture since debuting with a podium finish in 2014. But who is he? Here’s what we know about the Danish driver and his family life.
    Kevin Magnussen has been driving for the Haas F1 Team since 2017
    Who is Kevin Magnussen?
    Kevin Magnussen is a Danish Formula One racing car driver, who drives for the Haas F1 Team. 
    He is the son of former F1 driver, Jan Magnussen.
    Kevin followed in his father’s footsteps and started his career through the McLaren Formula One team’s Young Driver Programme.
    He drove for McClaren for the first time in the 2014 Formula One World Championship, before moving to Renault for one season in 2016.
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    Magnussen drove for the Haas team from 2017 to 2020, before being dropped and replaced by rookies Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher.
    Russian driver Mazepin’s contract was terminated following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, and Magnussen was brought back in to fill his seat, signing a multi-year deal.
    In 2022, Kevin was responsible for Haas’ first-ever F1 pole position for the short sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
    At the Mexican Grand Prix in October 2023, Kevin’s car burst into flames, causing the race to be suspended.
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    The incident came after a suspected suspension failure, which caused Kevin to lose control and collide with the wall.
    Magnussen walked to the medical car to be taken for standard procedure checks. 
    Haas F1 team said: “An update on Kevin: He’s at the medical centre and after a check-over is ok, but is being kept a little while longer just for observations.”
    What age is Kevin Magnussen?
    Kevin was born on October 5, 1992, in the city of Roskilde, Denmark.
    He is the son of four-time Le Mans winner and former Formula One driver Jan Magnussen, born in 1973.
    His mother, Britt Petersen was born in 1975 — little is known about her. 
    Kevin has two half-siblings, that his father Jan had with his second wife, Christina: Luca, born in 2009, and Millie, born in 2011. 
    Kevin’s cousin Dennis Lind, born in 1993, is also a racecar driver. 
    Dennis competes in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, driving for JP Motorsports.
    As teenagers, the cousins competed together, with Dennis coming in second behind Kevin in the 2008 Formula Ford Danish Championship.
    Is Kevin Magnussen married and does he have any children?
    Kevin Magnussen is married to Louise Gjørup.
    Kevin revealed that he had proposed to Louise after the Mexico Grand Prix in October 2018.
    The pair tied the knot on October 10, 2019, in a private ceremony in their home country of Denmark.
    The new bride posted photos of the wedding day on Instagram, with her 18,600 followers: “One month with the most important, loving, caring and absolutely perfect husband! Love you.”
    Kevin and Louise have two daughters together.
    Their first child, Laura, was born prematurely on January 11, 2021.
    Louise posted the news on Instagram, writing: “The day my entire world changed forever you are our tiny little miracle!”
    “You gave your mom and dad a big shock by coming 7 weeks earlier than expected”, Louise said.
    “But ever since you came into this world we have loved you,” she added.
    The couple’s second baby was born in August 2023.
    Kevin shared the news with his 1.2 million Instagram followers: “Laura is now a big sister. Welcome to the world Agnes. We love you so much”.
    What is Kevin Magnussen’s net worth?
    Kevin Magnussen’s net worth is estimated at $30 million. 
    He earns a yearly salary of $6 million from Haas. 
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    Kevin’s team, Haas, is worth $780 million. 
    Also on the Haas team is German driver Nico Hulkenberg. More

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    Is Didier Drogba married and does he have any children?

    DIDIER Drogba is known for being a football ace, thanks to his impressive career at Chelsea.But his life away from the pitch is often a hot topic of conversation, especially when it comes to his love life.
    Didier Drogba with girlfriend Gabrielle LemaireCredit: Getty
    Who is Didier Drogba’s girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire?
    Didier Drogba isn’t married anymore, but he does have a long term girlfriend.
    The Chelsea legend is in a relationship with Gabrielle Lemaire.
    According to her Instagram profile she is an entrepreneur, and CEO of Barons Agence Consil En Communication.
    Drogba and Gabrielle went public in early 2022, when they attended a Formula E race together in Saudi Arabia.
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    The former footballer also often posts pictures of them enjoying their time together.
    One Instagram post read: “A date with my Date @gabrielle__lemaire.”
    Who is Didier Drogba’s ex-wife Lalla Diakite?
    Drogba announced his split from his now ex-wife Lalla Diakite in January 2021 after ten years of marriage.
    Having met in the late 1990s, the pair wed in 2011.
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    Drogba took to Instagram at the time to explain their marriage had come to an end.
    Speaking to his followers wrote: “I’m not in the habit of discussing my private life.
    “But, because of speculation in the media today, I can confirm that sadly, after 20 years together, Lalla and I took the difficult decision to separate last year.
    “We remain very close, and our main priorities have been to protect our children and our family’s private life.
    “May God bless you.”
    Does Didier Drogba have any children?
    Along with his ex-wife, Drogba has three children.
    They have two sons – Issac and Kieran – and a daughter called Iman.
    Issac has followed his father into the world of sport, and is also a footballer.
    What is Didier Drogba’s net worth?
    Drogba has an reported net worth around £75million.
    He is thought to have earned round £150,000 a week during his first spell at Chelsea.
    His impressive wealth has been built up, thanks to his incredible career as a footballer.
    Drogba first came to prominence at Marseille, where he helped the French club to the 2004 UEFA Cup final.
    The next season, he was signed by Jose Mourinho to lead Chelsea’s attack, for £24million.
    Success came instantly, with Drogba winning the Premier League in his first season.
    He retired in 2015, but during his time at Chelsea, he scored 164 goals for the London club.
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    Drogba also had a successful career on the international stage as well, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances for Ivory Coast, and appearing in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 editions of the FIFA World Cup.
    In 2022, he was inducted into the Premier League hall of fame. More

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    Who is Ellen White’s husband and how many children do they have?

    ELLEN WHITE retired from football shortly after the Lioness’ epic Euros 2022 win and later confirmed she was starting a family.The football legend, who played for Manchester City and Birmingham City and represented Team GB at the Olympics, has had the support of husband Callum Convery throughout her career.
    Ellen White and her husband Callum Convery welcomed their first child in April 2023
    Who is Ellen White’s husband?
    Ellen’s husband is called Callum Convery.
    The couple first met while attending Loughborough University together.
    Callum, who has worked as a sports development officer at Nottinghamshire Football Association in the past, proposed in 2013.
    18 months after they got engaged, Callum and Ellen got married.
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    They held their wedding in Aylesbury.
    Speaking to OK! in 2019 about supporting his wife throughout the years, Callum said: “You can’t really put it into words.
    “I’ve gone from watching Ellen 11 years ago on a windy, wet afternoon in Leeds to seeing her in front of thousands in the World Cup!”
    How many children does Ellen White have?
    Ellen and Callum welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in April 2023.
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    The football star announced she was expecting her first baby in December 2022.
    Ellen confirmed the arrival of her daughter in a post shared on Twitter and Instagram.
    She posted a lengthy caption on social media along with a photo of her husband and daughter, saying: “Best Daddy carrying our beautiful baby girl. 
    “We are so utterly besotted with you and you are so blinking cute.
    “We are extremely grateful to all the professionals @tandgicft for your incredible support & dedication in helping with the safe arrival of our daughter.”
    When did Ellen White retire from football and what does she do now?
    Ellen retired in August 2022 at the age of 33.
    At the time she stepped down, White was England Women’s all-time leading goalscorer – a title she still holds at the time of writing.
    Ellen announced her retirement on Twitter with an emotional statement.
    It read: “This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life but one that I know is the right decision for me. This decision has always been one I have wanted to make on my terms.
    “And this is my time to say goodbye to football and watch the next generation shine.
    “It has been my greatest honour and privilege to play this game. In particular playing for England has and always will be the greatest gift.
    “My dreams came true on the 31st July, winning The Euros and becoming a European Champion.”
    Ellen made her professional football debut in 2010 and played for Leeds United, Notts County and Arsenal throughout her career.
    She achieved 113 caps with 52 goals for England.
    White also represented Great Britain at both the London 2012 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.
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    In 2023 it was confirmed that Ellen would provide coverage for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
    She was announced as part of the BBC Sport presenting team for the tournament. More

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    Who is Jack Wilshere’s wife Andriani Michael and do they have children together?

    JACK Wilshere is a former football player working as a coach.The Arsenal legend was seen on the pitch again for Soccer Aid with his wife Adriani Michael supporting him as always.
    Jack Wilshere married Andriani Michael in 2017 and have two children togetherCredit: Refer to Caption
    Who is Jack Wilshere’s wife Andriani Michael?
    Andriani was born on May 22, 1991, in England.
    She is married to Jack after he popped the question at her 25th surprise birthday party.
    The couple reportedly met at a barber shop owned by Andriani’s father.
    Her father, Michael Michael, is Jack’s barber, and according to his Twitter bio, he is also a scout for Chelsea and a close protection officer.
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    The couple married in 17 June, 2017 in a lavish three-day ceremony in Italy.
    The former Gunners footballer often sings his wife’s praises particularly during difficult times.
    During one serious injury, Jack wrote on Instagram in 2015: “When nothing seems to be going your way, it’s important to have people around you that love you…..but more importantly, the one you love.”
    The post included a picture of the loved up couple sitting in a huge basket chair.
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    Do Jack Wilshere and Andriani Michael have any children together?
    The pair had their first child Siena in 2018 and welcomed a baby boy, Jack, in February 2020.
    Jack has two other children from his previous relationship with Lauren Neal.
    His first son was born in 2011, Archie, and Delilah Grace was born in 2013.
    When did Jack Wilshere retire from football?
    Jack officially retired from football on July 8, 2022, aged 30.
    He said in a statement: “Today I am announcing my retirement from playing professional football.
    “It has been an unbelievable journey filled with so many incredible moments, and I feel privileged to have experienced all that I did during my career.
    “From being the little boy kicking a ball around in the garden to captaining my beloved Arsenal and playing for my country at a World Cup. I have lived my dream.”
    His retirement came after the Danish Superliga club AGF chose not to renew his contract for the 2022-2023 season.
    What teams did Jack Wilshere play for?
    Jack made a name for himself playing as a midfielder for Arsenal from 2008 to 2018 after joining the Arsenal Academy in October 2001 at the age of nine.
    He also joined the Premier League side Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of their 2009–10 season.
    Jack later joined AFC Bournemouth in 2016 for a season-long loan, West Ham United on July 2018 on a three-year contract and he signed for AGF in 2022 on an initial short-term contract until the end of their 2021-2022 season.
    What is Jack Wilshere’s net worth?
    Jack was in 29th place on SportsPro’s list of world’s most marketable athletes in 2013.
    According to Wtfoot, he has an overall net worth of £48 million.
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    Most of his wealth has come from his football including endorsements from Pepsi and Nike.
    He is now back with Arsenal working as the head coach for the Under-18’s division. More

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    Ex-Prem star Peter Ndlovu ‘cannot afford maintenance demand for two kids’ – as he’s shelling out for 11 more

    FORMER Premier League star Peter Ndlovu has told a court he cannot afford a maintenance demand for two kids — because he is already shelling out for 11 more.The Zimbabwe striker, who spent six top-flight seasons with Coventry City, said: “I have 13 children, including these.”
    Peter Ndlovu said ‘I have 13 children, including these’Credit: PA:Empics Sport
    He said he had no contact with them, adding: “I was not informed by the respondent about the pregnancies or the subsequent births.”
    Ndlovu, 49 — who also played for Birmingham, Huddersfield and Sheffield United — is manager of South African club Mamelodi Sundowns.
    The mum wanted £1,420 a month.
    But Johannesburg High Court ruled he should pay her £568 a month.
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    The ex-player insisted he had no contact with the two children in question, and no relationship with their mother since their conception.
    He told the court: “As a result of these encounters, two minor children were born between the respondent and me.
    “I was not informed by the respondent about the pregnancies or the subsequent births of our children.
    “The last I heard of the children was when she instituted maintenance proceedings against me in 2016.
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    “There is no communication between the respondent and me. We share no relationship and there is no contact between us.” More

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    How many kids does Tristan Thompson have?

    TRISTAN Thompson’s successful pro-basketball career has not stopped him from starting his own team of kids.Due to the NBA star’s co-parenting relationships with Khloe Kardashian and Maralee Nichols, people are curious to know about Tristan’s total number of kids.
    Tristan Thompson’s romances and children make him the subject of many headlinesCredit: Refer to Caption
    How many children does Tristan Thompson have?
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    From 2014 to 2016, Tristan Thompson was in a relationship with Jordan Craig.
    On December 12, 2016, Jordan and Tristan welcomed their first child together, a son named Prince.
    Months before Prince Thompson’s birth, the Cleveland Cavaliers player and Khloe Kardashian confirmed that they began dating in October of that year.
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    On December 20, 2017, Khloe revealed she was expecting her first child with Tristan.
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    That Wednesday, the reality star shared on Instagram: “My greatest dream realized! We are having a baby!
    “I had been waiting and wondering but God had a plan all along. He knew what He was doing. I simply had to trust in Him and be patient.”
    On April 12, 2018, the then-couple’s daughter True Thompson was born.
    While True is Khloe’s first child, she is the basketball star’s second.
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    On December 1, 2021, Maralee Nichols gave birth to Tristan’s third child, a son named Theo Thompson.
    Through court documents, the two shared that they had a fling at some point around Tristan’s birthday in March of that year.
    On January 3, 2022, the Boston Celtics player told his Instagram followers: “Today, paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols.
    “I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established I look forward to amicably raising our son.
    Tristan has three sons and one daughter, he shares two kids with KhloeCredit: Instagram
    “I sincerely apologize to everyone I’ve hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately.”
    Regarding Theo’s birth and the coinciding timeline of his on-and-off relationship with Khloe, the athlete added: “Khloe, you don’t deserve this. You don’t deserve the heartache and humiliation I have caused you.
    “You don’t deserve the way I have done you over the years. My actions certainly have not lined up with the way I view you.
    “I have the utmost respect and love for you. Regardless of what you may think. Again, I am so incredibly sorry.”
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    On July 13, 2022, it was announced that Tristan and Khloe are expecting their second child together.
    The pair conceived the child in November 2021, a month before the revelation of his fling with Maralee that resulted in Theo’s birth in December.
    The co-parents disclosed to their fans on Twitter: “We can confirm True will have a sibling who was conceived in November.
    “Khloe is incredibly grateful to the extraordinary surrogate for such a beautiful blessing.
    “We’d like to ask for your kindness and privacy so that Khloe can focus on her family.”
    On Friday, August 5, Tristan and Khloe welcomed their first son together.
    Although Khloe’s son is her second child overall, the occasion officially made Tristan a four-time father. More