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    Dani Alves’ wife reveals she’s pregnant after three miscarriages in emotional post days after he was was cleared of rape

    DANI ALVES’ wife has announced she is pregnant – THREE DAYS after the footballer had his rape conviction overturned on appeal.Joana Sanz, 32, revealed on Instagram – where she has 928,000 followers – that they are set to welcome a baby girl into the world.Dani Alves was last week cleared of raping a woman in Barcelona in December 2022Credit: THE MEGA AGENCYThe Brazilian’s wife, Joana Sanz, stood by him during the trialCredit: GETTYThe 32-year-old has revealed they’re expecting their first child just days after Alves’ clearingCredit: INSTAGRAM@JOANASANZBut in the message, the Spaniard bravely fought back the tears as she revealed she’d previously suffered three miscarriages.She said: “I didn’t want to say anything until it was more than obvious but I wanted to share it for those who are in the battle themselves.“I’ve had to deal with questions like, ‘When’s the baby due?’ since I was twenty-two years old …what scary social pressure.“I never had a mother instinct, that desire to have kids or that I’d like to carry someone’s baby.READ MORE SPORTS NEWS“Over the years, my group of friends were having babies and social media was filled with births (I guess age is what matters).“There is so much ignorance about the reproductive age of a woman and it is not so easy to get pregnant.”Five years ago I thought of being a mother with great fear, afraid because a human being will depend on me to survive, afraid of not working, afraid of losing myself as a woman… but this is another story.“What I came to tell you is that a healthy twenty-seven-year-old woman had two IVFs, three losses and the latest a salpingectomy added to the onset of endometriosis.”Most read in FootballJoana Sanz bravely revealed she’d previously suffered three miscarriages in her announcement videoCredit: EPAThe model continued: “The frustration and why ‘everyone’ gets pregnant like magic plagued me.“I’m used to achieving what I set my mind to with hard work, effort and perseverance, but this doesn’t go like that.Former Barcelona star Dani Alves cleared of raping woman at nightclub after appeal “I lost my mother two years ago, I have no parents or siblings, the feeling of orphanage and emptiness has followed me until the day I heard my baby’s heart for the first time.“My last frozen embryo, my last hope to have that reason to be strong in life. Here she is, healthy and growing.“And I know that it was my mother who sent her to me so that I never feel alone again.”So that I can make her want to live and have this rainbow full of love after so many storms.“I still can’t believe it and I wake up in the morning in fear of seeing the sheets covered in blood or close my eyes on the ultrasound until I hear everything is perfect. Everything comes, don’t give up.”Sanz’s revealing of her pregnancy came days after her husband – who she’s been married to for eight years – was cleared by four Catalan High Court judges of raping a woman at a plush Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.Joana Sanz felt as if she was the one on trial during husband Dani Alves’ rape caseCredit: EPAFollowing the clearing of her husband, who spent 14 months on remand before being bailed, Sanz issued a statement revealing she felt as if she was the one on trial.She wrote on Instagram: “I was singled out, insulted, threatened and persecuted for two years. As if I were the one in the dock.“Despite so much media/public damage, I am still standing, not lacking work as so many wanted it to happen, faithful to my beliefs and defending what I think without being intoxicated by others.”Sanz added: “I invite you to stop venting your hatred on people you know nothing about.Read More on The Sun”To get informed and educated, so you don’t have to bite your tongue, which sometimes poisons.”Alves’ accuser plans to launch a last-ditch appeal to Spain’s Supreme Court after her lawyer’s previous attempts to get Alves jailed for 12 years on conviction. More

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    ‘It’s a real man thing’ – Geri lifts lid on relationship with Christian Horner including what ‘makes him a bit cross’

    GERI HORNER has opened up on her marriage to F1 bigwig Christian.The former Spice Girl tied the knot with Red Bull’s chief principal and CEO in 2015, a little over a year after they started dating.Christian and Geri Horner’s marriage was on the rocks last year after the F1 chief was embroiled in a sexting scandalCredit: GETTYThe couple have seemingly come through the ordeal and are look to be happyCredit: PASpice Girls star Geri has opened up on what they like to do as a coupleCredit: GETTYBut their relationship hit the rocks last year when Christian was embroiled in a sexting scandal.Christian was found to have sent a slew of inappropriate messages to a female employee – who he pestered for raunchy snaps – behind Geri’s back.His antics, which were leaked to the media and on social media, devastated Geri.But the couple seem to have worked through their troubles, so much so that pop icon Geri has opened up on the inner workings of their relationship.READ MORE IN F1She told The Times: “So these are the fun things we do — we walk the dogs together, we like walking.”I bought him a goldendoodle for his birthday.”I hid the puppy in a phone box and handed it to him. We’re very much old-school and family-focused.”She also revealed one his passions, saying: “He loves doing barbecues — it’s a real man thing.”Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKGeri Horner has revealed husband Christian loves to barbecueCredit: INSTAGRAM@REDBULRACINGShe’s also revealed that they love to binge-watch TV showsCredit: REXChristian is a stickler for perfection on the race track and he seemingly has that same expectation at home.”He’s very tidy,” Geri said of her husband. “I might leave things around, which makes him a bit cross.”The Spice & Speed Empire: Christian and Geri Horner’s £50M JourneyDespite being internationally known and having millions of pounds in the bank, the couple are partial to binge-watching TV shows on the sofa just like the rest of us.But Geri finds it difficult to put shows on hold while Christian is jetting off around the world.She admitted: “We’ll find a TV series that we lock into.”I’ll try my best not to watch it when he goes away. I waited for him before finishing ‘Severance’.”We like playing games too. The other day, in the kitchen, we were playing 20 questions — you’ve got to guess what the object is.”We’re quite silly.”Geri has yet to publicly address her husband’s sexting scandal, which led to claims she changed her surname back to Halliwell.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut she insists: “That’s a load of c**p. It’s my writing name.”I haven’t legally changed anything — Horner is the name on my passport.”Geri Horner has rubbished suggestions she changed her surname after her husband’s sexting scandalCredit: REX More

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    Kyle Walker’s ex Annie Kilner BLOCKS Lauryn Goodman after love rival begs to meet up with her

    KYLE Walker’s wife Annie fears his former mistress’s “harassment” has gone too far – after she asked to meet her in person, pals say.The Wag, 32, has now blocked Lauryn Goodman, 33, on social media after she messaged her saying she wanted to clear the “animosity” between them.Annie Kilner rejected the surprise advanceCredit: SplashLauryn Goodman with the two children she shares with KyleCredit: social.saviour/InstagramWAG Annie has blocked talks with LaurynCredit: SplashKyle spoke of his regret at his relationship with LaurynCredit: GettyLauryn told Annie that she wants to “figure things out” with her and that it would be “best long-term” for their families.But friends of Annie, who shares four kids with England ace Kyle, 34, say she has no intention of seeing her after the unexpected Instagram approach.A source said: “Annie is in a great place right now and she’s sick and tired of Lauryn constantly trying to stir up issues.“Lauryn’s behaviour runs deeper than just ‘animosity’ and she can’t work out why Lauryn just won’t leave her alone.READ MORE ON KYLE“There is no war, there is no issue. Annie just wants to get on with her life and Lauryn seems to constantly be trying to stir things up.“The last thing Annie wants to do is meet up with her. Lauryn is a homewrecker.”She can’t work out what Lauryn’s obsession is.”Lauryn is constantly trying to insert herself into their life under the guise of doing what she feels is best ‘for all concerned’. It would be laughable if it wasn’t so concerning.Most read in Football”Kyle is focusing on giving his all on the pitch during what may well be the final years of his career and neither he nor Annie have any desire to engage with Lauryn.”A source added: “Annie is tired of Lauryn using her name to look relevant.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict rule”She twists the narrative to make it look as though she’s got the interests of the children but that isn’t the case.”If Lauryn was thinking of the children she would stop this ridiculous charade.”This circus would have died a death a long time ago if Lauryn would just stop bringing it up. It’s incredibly boring now and shows how self-centred she really is.”Lauryn – who has previously vehemently denied claims of harassment – has been approached for comment by The Sun.She said on a podcast last year: “I don’t harass.”Kyle Walker and Annie have had a troubled marriageCredit: GettyLauryn has been a constant presenceCredit: SplashThe latest development comes after it was reported last year that £150,000-a-week Kyle – currently on loan at AC Milan from Man City – was readying lawyers to take action against Lauryn for harassment.In January, reports emerged that Lauryn was looking at moving to Dubai amid rumours the England ace was set to move to Saudi Arabia.Sources said at the time that Annie felt Lauryn is a “wind-up merchant” and that her behaviour was amounting to harassment.Kyle has been with Annie since the age of 17 and the couple wed in 2022.His affair with Lauryn began in 2019 and she had their first child, son Kairo, in 2020.In an exclusive interview with The Sun last year, Kyle spoke of his regret at his relationship with Lauryn.He said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can’t begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’ve tried to ask her but there’s pain and hurt.“The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.”Kyle Walker’s estranged wife has no intention of meeting LaurynCredit: BackGridKyle is said to be focusing all his energies on the pitch after his Italian moveCredit: Zenpix More

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    Alisha Lehmann opens up on her dating history and relationship with female team-mate before Douglas Luiz

    ALISHA LEHMANN has opened up about her previous relationship with team-mate Ramona Bachmann.The former West Ham and Aston Villa Women’s star now dates Douglas Luiz, who she met at Villa Park.Alisha Lehmann has opened up on a past relationshipCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7The Juventus star dated team-mate Ramona Bachmann for a yearCredit: InstagramThe pair both play for SwitzerlandLehmann is now in a relationship with Douglas LuizCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann came out as bisexual a few years agoCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann has dated men and women in the past, including Switzerland team-mate Bachmann.Their relationship was documented in BBC Three show Britain’s Youngest Football Boss.They first met in 2018 when Lehmann played for West Ham and Bachmann was at Chelsea, and began dating in 2021.Reflecting on the relationship, Lehmann told Marca: “It’s 2025. I think everyone can date whoever they want and be with whoever they want. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s important to open your mind and stop seeing this as a problem and instead see it as progress.”Be who you are and who you want to be. Love is love. It’s simple.”The relationship lasted a year and Lehmann started dating Luiz shortly after the split.The pair played for Villa for several years before the opportunity to both move to Juventus arose last summer.Most read in FootballJuventus reportedly paid £60million for the pair and Lehmann revealed it was a joint decision made by the couple.She said: “I don’t know who convinced whom, it just happened.”Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team Lehmann has dated Luiz since 2022Credit: Instagram @tezenisofficial More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pleads guilty to having mobile phone behind wheel of her £70,000 Mercedes

    KYLE Walker’s estranged wife Annie Kilner has been fined £198 after pleading guilty to not having proper control of her £70,000 Mercedes.The Wag, whose case was heard at Chester magistrates court this afternoon, was spotted at the wheel with her mobile phone in her hand last summer.Annie Kilner did not appear at court for the hearingCredit: SplashKilner pleaded guilty to the driving offenceCredit: Dan CharityKyle Walker’s estranged wife accepted she was behind the wheel while not being in control of a £70,000 MercedesCredit: BackGridShe was stopped by police in Cheshire at around 8.30pm on June 8 2024 as love rat Walker prepared to go away with the England squad for the Euros.Kilner, 32, was on her way to collect their four children when she was clocked with the device in one hand, and the other on the wheel, the court heard.She was due to stand trial, but instead did not attend and pleaded guilty via her barrister Nick Ross.As well as fining her, magistrates also imposed three penalty points on her driving licence.The charges stated the driver was “in such a position that she could not have proper control of the car”.Kilner was also charged with using a phone at the wheel but it was withdrawn.Michael O’Kane, prosecuting, said PC David O’Connor pulled her over at traffic lights on Bollington Lane in Alderley Edge, and said in a statement that he “suspected that the lady was talking to someone on her mobile phone”.Mr O’Kane continued: “He observed the driver, Miss Kilner, she had her mobile phone in her left hand with the other hand on the steering wheel.Most read in Football”The officer then pursued and stopped the vehicle and engaged in conversation with the defendant.”She said, ‘My kids are at padel’ and that she was late.”Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleThe court heard a not guilty plea had initially been entered.But Mr Ross said she admitted the offence of not having proper control of her vehicle, rather than the offence of driving whilst using a mobile phone.He said the police officer suspected she may have been talking to someone on the phone but did not see her lips moving and she did not have the phone to her ear.He added: “This was a low-speed incident, an unremarkable incident and the defendant was on her way to collect her four children on that evening in question and she apologises for the offence.”Chair of the magistrates bench, Jean Bamford, imposed a fine of £198, with £400 costs and a £79 victim surcharge.She added: “Three points will go on her driving licence, that makes nine points. She will have to drive very carefully from now on.”The court heard she already has six points on her licence after exceeding a 30mph limit and for a traffic signal offence.Kilner faces a ban under “totting up rules” if she accumulates 12 points.The latest offence came months after Kilner and Walker, 34, had their fourth child and two days before the Three Lions ace flew to Germany.Kilner previously discovered her love-rat partner had fathered a second child with social media personality Lauryn Goodman.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe denied the driving charge in November.Her hearing is hours before Walker plays for England against ­Latvia at Wembley. More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner due in court accused of not having proper control of £70,000 Mercedes

    KYLE Walker’s estranged wife Annie Kilner is due to appear in court tomorrow over a driving offence.The Wag is facing accusations she was behind the wheel while not being in control of a £70,000 Mercedes.Annie Kilner is due to appear in court tomorrow over a driving offenceCredit: Dan CharityKyle Walker’s estranged wife is facing accusations she was behind the wheel while not being in control of a £70,000 MercedesCredit: BackGridShe was stopped by police in Cheshire on June 8 last year — as Kyle prepared to go away with the England squad for the Euros.The charges state the driver was “in such a position that she could not have proper control of the car”.It is unclear exactly what she is accused of doing. Annie, 32, was also charged with using a phone at the wheel but it was withdrawn.Read More on SportThe charge is brought when the driver is said to be “in a position which does not give proper control or a full view of the road”.It can be when they are spotted drinking or eating while driving, adjusting the sat nav or changing music on the car’s touchscreen.The alleged offence came months after Annie and Kyle, 34, had their fourth child and two days before the Three Lions ace flew to Germany.Annie previously discovered her love-rat partner had fathered a second child with social media personality Lauryn Goodman.Most read in FootballShe denied the driving charge in November.If Annie is convicted at Chester magistrates’ tomorrow, she faces three penalty points on her driving licence and a fine.Kyle Walker party girls revealed as globe-trotting models – and lift lid on how star is enjoying his new life in MilanHer hearing will be hours before Kyle plays for England against ­Latvia at Wembley. Annie’s representative was approached for comment. More

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    ‘He gets lonely’ – West Ham cult hero Dimitri Payet accused of cheating on wife with stunning Brazilian lawyer

    FORMER West Ham hero Dimitri Payet has been accused of cheating on his wife with a Brazilian lawyer.Social media star Larissa Ferrari claims to have had a seven-month relationship with Payet after he “got lonely” following a move to Rio de Janeiro club Vasco da Gama.Larissa Ferrari says Dimitri Payet was always ‘affectionate’Credit: Instagram @larissaferrarifFerrari is a lawyer who is also popular on InstagramCredit: Instagram @larissaferrarifEx-midfielder Payet and wife Ludivine wed nearly 20 yearsCredit: AFPThe ex-France midfielder, 37, joined the Brazilian top-flight club in April 2023 on a two-year deal.It’s understood his French wife Ludivine Payet, the mother of his four children, travels out from France to visit him every three months.He credited her with easing his worries over joining a team so far away.However, Ferrari has posted a lengthy message online suggesting she has become entangled with the former Lille star since meeting him last September.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe mother of two, who regularly posts glamorous photos, says their friendship only became physical after she split from her former husband.The 28-year-old wrote: “One thing I want to make clear is that it was never about money. There was no need for it. “There’s not much I can say because there’s no explanation or anything to justify it.“But one thing I want to make extremely clear is that it was never for money, not before, not now. In fact, the last time I went to Rio, I went by bus.”Most read in FootballFerrari said she often stayed at Payet’s homeCredit: Instagram @larissaferrarifFerrari has 45,000 followers on Instagram, where her profile states she is a “lawyer and broker in training”.And she added: “Our intention, initially, wasn’t for us to become so attached to each other, but we ended up getting very involved.I’m Arsenal’s biggest fan but people want me banned because I turn up to stadium in nothing but body paint“We got very close because I got divorced and he gets lonely a lot too.“With so much closeness, the meetings became more frequent.“I would go to Dimitri’s house every 12 days or so, and stay for three or four days.”Ferrari suggested it had been “impossible” for them not to become attracted to each other.She said: “He has also always been very affectionate towards me, both in person and through messages. “And with so much affection exchanged, it was impossible not to become attached to each other.”Ludivine caught the eye of supporters at Euro 2016Credit: Getty ImagesHowever, she revealed she would quit social media for a while to “have some peace” and speak only with her true friends.Payet joined West Ham on a five-year contract in June 2015.But he angered Hammers’ fans by the way he returned to Marseille after the January transfer window in 2017, saying he was homesick.The playmaker had been shortlisted for the PFA player of the year award in 2016 and took top place in the London Football Awards for Premier League players the same year.Payet has been married to Ludivine for nearly 20 years.  And shortly after he switched from Marseille to Vasco, he was quoted as saying: “She said, ‘Go ahead. Come on, I’ll take care of everything. I’ll look after the children’.“If I’m here today, it’s thanks to her. I know she did it out of love and she knows I love football. READ MORE SUN STORIES”She’s the one who made it possible for me to live here.”Ludivine was a popular Wag at Euro 2016, often pictured glamorously in the stands.  More

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    Who is Eddie Jordan’s wife Marie and how many kids did she have with former F1 team owner?

    FORMULA One legend Eddie Jordan passed away on March 20, 2025.The former team owner had been battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer. Here we get to know his wife Marie and their kids.Eddie Jordan and his wife Marie pictured at Royal Ascot in 2010Credit: Dan Charity – The SunEddie Jordan and his son Kyle in 2016Credit: Getty – ContributorIn December 2024, Eddie Jordan revealed he’d been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer months earlier.He made one of his last appearances on live radio in February 2025, when he was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Eddie said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.read more on eddie jordan”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Eddie was a motor racing man through and through, and while he never drove in F1, he did race F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.A decade later he made it to the premier racing class with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix competed in F1 until 2005, achieving its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.Most read in MotorsportThe team was sold in 2005 before being rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later, then later changing to Force India, Racing Point and now Aston Martin.A Jordan family statement reads: “Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”‘I’m not myself, please forgive me’ – Shaken F1 legend Eddie Jordan, 76, apologises live on radio after cancer treatmentTributes have flooded in for Eddie from across the world.Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC F1 coverage with Eddie and David Coulthard, posted on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us.”Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.”More important than race wins though, we won hearts. I will never forget how his face would.”Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76Jordan Family StatementWho is Marie Jordan?Marie Jordan (née McCarthy) is the wife of former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan.The couple has been married since 1979 and has four children together.Marie is a woman of many talents. She represented Ireland in women’s basketball, showcasing her athletic prowess on the international stage.She served as the captain of Sunningdale Golf Club, demonstrating her leadership skills and passion for golf.Eddie’s daughter Zoe is a fashion designerCredit: Getty – ContributorMarie is also a professional photographer and her artwork was displayed at the Saatchi Art Fair in London in October 2023.ChildrenEddie and Marie have four children together: Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.Zoe Jordan, 43, is fashion designer. She launched her eponymous brand in London in 2011 after working as a trader for HSBC and Credit Suisse.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has gained recognition in the fashion industry, winning several awards and showing her collections at both London and New York Fashion Week.Miki followed a career in sports event management, Zak is a snowboard teacher and competitor, while Kyle is the co-founder of a sustainable cleaning products company. More