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    Andy Carroll’s troubled history of bar brawls and stag do scandals… and how he rebranded for ‘livid’ wife Billi Mucklow

    DRUNKEN brawls, racy club nights and the most notorious stag do in football – Andy Carroll’s life off the pitch has often been a series of embarrassing own goals.We revealed this week how the footballer, 35, was filmed stumbling down a posh Mayfair street after scrapping with another man at 1am.Andy Carroll was seen brawling in London at 1am as wife Billi tried to calm him downCredit: SuppliedWitnesses claim he was yelling at members of the publicCredit: SuppliedThe former England star has never been far from scandalCredit: EmpicsAndy and Billi have stuck together through thick and thinCredit: Instagram @billimucklowHe was then seen shouting, “You f***ing want some?” at bystanders while wife Billi Mucklow, 36, and the staff from Sexy Fish restaurant, where they had dined, tried to calm the footie ace down.Towie star Billi is said to be disappointed with her husband for his outburst, with a witness saying: “She was not impressed.“It looked like they had been having a pleasant evening, knocking back the drinks and enjoying the Asian cuisine.“But Andy had a row with a guy as they were preparing to leave.”READ MORE FEATURESIt is just the latest booze-fuelled scandal to hit the former England striker, who infamously nearly torpedoed his own wedding after being pictured in bed with two women on his stag do.In recent years, he has cut a reformed figure on social media, sharing sweet ‘Instagram dad’ snaps of his kids’ birthdays and gushing posts about his wife. But unfortunately for long-suffering Billi, trouble always seems to be around the corner.Drunken brawlsThe couple have three children together, Arlo, eight, Wolf, five, and Marvel Mae, two, while the sports star also has two children, Emilie, 13, and Lucas, 12, from his previous relationship with former fiancée Faye Johnstone.Most read in FootballAndy and Billi started dating in 2013 and got engaged a year later, but she was aware that he had a troubled side before they met.Back in 2010 he was arrested and subsequently fined for assaulting a man outside a Newcastle nightclub.Footie ace Andy Carroll wrecks £130k Mercedes in horrifying head-on crash with Ford FiestaAndy went to court aged 21 for his role in a drunken brawl that left a victim in hospitalCredit: PA:Press AssociationHis time at Newcastle United was marred by his off-the-pitch behaviourCredit: APAndy claims having a family has helped him to calm downBilli is said to be disappointed in her husband over his latest brawlCredit: InstagramAndy had been drinking at the city’s Blu Bambu club on December 7 when things descended into a fight and the victim required hospital treatment.The Premier League star paid £1,000 after admitting to the assault. He was also ordered to pay an additional £2,500 compensation.Then in October 2010 he was charged with assault in an incident with his ex-girlfriend, but due to a lack of evidence, the charges were dropped.That same year, Andy was alleged to have attacked fellow Newcastle player Steven Taylor, leaving him with a broken jaw. Andy was seen with a bandaged hand.I was stupid, I was young, and I was carried away with the lifestyle that I hadAndy CarrollHowever, it was never confirmed by the club, Andy or Steven. He was also involved in a scuffle with a photographer in 2012, just a year before he started dating Billi.Paddy Cummins claimed that he was attacked by a drunk Carroll when he tried to take a picture of him apparently without his leg brace at around 2.30am following a West Ham Christmas party.The footballer was alleged to have tried to gouge the snapper in the eye for trying to take photographs.Andy denied the allegations, and it never went to court.Hotel room fiascoAndy was pictured lying in bed with two unknown women on his stag doTaylor, one of the girls, claimed nothing happened and that Andy was too drunk to try anything onCredit: Simon JonesSince meeting Billi, Andy has credited her with turning his life around – so much so that he has even taken up yoga, which she teaches.In 2019, he told Newcastle United FC: “I’ve got no doubt that I was daft when I was here, and no doubt that I was daft for a couple of years after as well.“But I met my missus, and we’ve got four kids living at home now, we’ve got animals, we’ve got responsibilities. There’s no more behaviour like it was, you know.”I was stupid, I was young, and I was carried away with the lifestyle that I had.“Now it’s completely different. I’m actually a dad, I’ve grown up, and got responsibilities, so… I’ve got a purpose.”Unfortunately for Andy, he landed himself in hot water with his wife and the nation three years later, just days before their wedding.While on his Dubai stag do in 2022, the sportsman invited two girls back to his hotel room.Taylor Jane Wilkey, then 27, was one of the women who ended up back at the accommodation with Andy, and alleged he’d been on a 17-hour bender.Billi was livid over the picturesAnnonymous sourceThe party girl also claimed that she had no idea he was celebrating his upcoming wedding and had been told it was just a lads’ holiday.She told The Sun: “It was an amazing day, the booze was flowing and Andy seemed to be having a great time.“He came over to chat to us and asked what we did, he seemed nice, a gentleman.“But at no point did anyone mention it was a stag do, we were told it was a lads’ holiday. I didn’t know he was getting married.”Taylor told that, despite how it looked, nothing had happened between the girls and the 6ft 4inch footballer.“He was honestly in no state to do anything,” she said, before adding: “I’m so sorry for all this mess — but I did nothing wrong.”The incident came to light when a photo of Andy bare-chested in bed flanked by two girls circulated on the internet.His then wife-to-be was said to be furious at his behaviour, but still opted to go through with their wedding.Wedding bellsThe couple went ahead with their wedding despite the stag do chaosCredit: INSTAGRAMBilli regularly posts photos from their wedding to celebrate birthdays and anniversariesCredit: InstagramThe couple read their vows at a lavish ceremony at Hampshire’s five-star Four Seasons Hotel, where champagne flowed.But Andy’s recent antics still cast a cloud over the happy day. One onlooker said: “Billi and Andy were both emotional when they saw one another, but the atmosphere totally changed when the officiator asked if anyone present knew why they should not be married.“Everyone in the ceremony started to laugh really loudly, and Billi and Andy joined in.“It really broke the ice in what has been a very difficult build up to the wedding for Billi.”They added: “She has been waiting for this day for a long time and after everything that has gone on over the past week, to finally get to say their vows was massive.“Billi was almost 20 minutes late, which added to Andy’s nerves, but after the hysterics, everyone was far more relaxed.”Billi has been getting fed up with Andy’s wild behaviour over the yearsCredit: InstagramAndy was spotted looking cosy with DJ Kitty McPaws last yearBut last year Andy was in hot water again after being filmed cuddling up to a DJ named Kitty McPaws on a night out.A party guest said: “He caressed her bum. It was very flirty.“Someone made a joke that Kitty McPaws was living up to her name because they were pawing each other.“Andy was very carefree. He knew others were watching and that at one stage he was filmed with Kitty.”After the video became public, Kitty said: “He was on a night out and I was DJing. We had a quick chat before my set. That was it.”Andy Carroll’s careerAndy Carroll was just seven years old when he was scouted for Newcastle United’s academy.He then went on to play for their youth team before making his first team debut in 2006.His first match was against Palermo in the UEFA cup where he was brought on as a substitute. At just 17-years-old, he became the youngest player to represent Newcastle United in a European game.While at the club he was seen as a rising star thanks to his goal scoring abilities. In 2011, Andy was transferred to Liverpool FC for a fee of £35million.After a year playing for the club we was loaned to West Ham United, who would later buy him for £15million.His time at the London club was marred by injuries and he only appeared 18 times in the 2013-2014 season. The club released him in 2019, following his ankle surgery and he returned to Newcastle United. In 2021 he was transferred to Reading and a year later moved to West Bromwich Albion.In 2022 he was back at Reading but he left again after a year to move to Amiens in FranceWhile Billi didn’t make any public statement about the incident, behind closed doors she was reportedly furious.At the time, insiders told Closer: “Billi was livid over the pictures. Andy totally denies any wrongdoing at all – he’s assured her that nothing happened and that he was just on a night out with his mates, which ended up carrying on and that it was all just innocent fun – but Billi wasn’t happy.”However, the pair managed to work it out behind the scenes and continued to share photos of their seemingly idyllic life on social media. Car crash horrorAndy was involved in a freak head on collision with another vehicleCredit: © Jeff MooreLuckily no one was seriously hurt in the collisionCredit: RexIn 2022, Andy made headlines after being involved in a horrific car crash in his £130,000 Mercedes GLS SUV.Witnesses saw him and a driver of a Ford Focus being breathalysed at the scene but neither were arrested. The cars had collided head on and the red Ford had been shunted 30 yards up the road. John Cooper, who lives nearby, said: “I heard the most awful bang.“I saw Andy Carroll emerge from his vehicle. He was wandering around in a daze.”The dad-of-three was said to go and check on the occupants of the other motor to ensure no one was seriously hurt. Just one crash victim went to hospital with chest pains. Move abroadAndy enjoys being able to spend time with his family in France without people knowing who he isCredit: InstagramThe couple share lots of photos of them with the kidsCredit: InstagramAndy and Billi doing yoga with their totCredit: InstagramThey often post loved-up snapsCredit: Instagram/@billimucklowNowadays, Andy plies his trade in France, playing for Ligue 2 club Amiens since signing last September.His life with Billi appears more settled, with his wife regularly sharing enviable snaps of their glamorous holidays abroad and pictures of him tending to the kids.For his part, the footballer says he is enjoying the level of anonymity that living in France provides him with.He told MailOnline: “Here [in France] I can walk into the bakery and get a pain au chocolat and no one’s saying, ‘How was the game? Can I get a picture?’ Here I feel like I’m normal. I just wanted to get out. Be free. Be me.”He later added: “Here I can take my kids to the zoo here and they’re not saying, ‘Come on dad’ because people are asking for photos or autographs. There’s a little pub around the corner where me and a couple of the boys went to watch Newcastle beat PSG the other week. What a game! No one said a word to me.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile Billi may not have completely tamed Andy’s wild side, she has certainly tempered it with time and patience.However, more of both might be required after his latest brawl. More

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    TOWIE’s Billi Mucklow ‘not impressed’ after Prem star husband Andy Carroll filmed in shock brawl during romantic date

    TOWIE’S Billi Mucklow was “not impressed” after her Premier League star husband Andy Carroll was filmed in a shock brawl during their romantic date.The striker was caught on video yelling “You f***ing want some?” at bystanders during the 1am Mayfair fight.Restaurant security staff joined efforts to pacify boozed-up AndyCredit: SuppliedAndy pushes onlookers who tried to interveneCredit: SuppliedBilli was reportedly ‘not impressed’ by the brawlCredit: instagram/billi mucklowAndy and his wife Billi Mucklow had been dining at Sexy Fish in MayfairCredit: Getty – ContributorHe and wife Billi had been dining at Sexy Fish in London’s Mayfair before Andy wound up “fighting a random geezer on the floor”, an onlooker said.Mum-of-three Billi was not happy after the pair’s romantic date was ruined with the dust up.A witness said: “Billi was not impressed.“It looked like they had been having a pleasant evening, knocking back the drinks and enjoying the Asian cuisine.Read more on football“But Andy had a row with a guy as they were preparing to leave.“It spilled on to the street and to everyone’s amazement he was rolling on the road with this guy.“It all happened very quickly.“The guy disappeared as security ran over to intervene.Most read in Football“Andy had his smart white shirt ripped.“People tried to calm him down but he had unfinished business and could be heard shouting ‘Where is he?’Andy Carroll pictured in bed with blonde days before wedding to Billi Mucklow“I don’t blame the other guy for doing a runner.“You’ve got to be brave to take on a 6ft 4ins powerhouse like Andy.”Footage shows the lanky frontman, 35, swaying unsteadily and pushing onlookers who had tried to intervene.Restaurant security staff joined efforts to pacify the former West Ham and Newcastle player.Andy, dressed all in white, was seen wildly gesticulating and seemingly looking for the man he swapped blows with, who had fled.Its not the first time the TOWIE star has been left fuming with her footballer husband. In 2022 the pair spent a weekend in crisis talks the ex-England striker was pictured bare-chested and asleep on a Dubai hotel bed with two blondes.Pals said Billi fled their Essex home to stay with her parents and was left heartbroken by the jaunt.But she went through with the wedding and the pair enjoyed a luxury honeymoon in Mexico.READ MORE SUN STORIESAndy could face a quiz by bosses at French League Two club Amiens, who he joined last September.Andy has nine England caps, scoring twice.Security staff from the restaurant had to try and restrain AndyCredit: SuppliedBilli was not caught in the video was was reportedly at the restaurantCredit: Instagram More

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    Euro 2024 ace Kieran Trippier’s £3.8m family home goes on sale while he is in Germany amid marriage break-up rumours

    KIERAN Trippier’s £3.8million family home is on sale while he is away playing for England — amid rumours of a break-up.His  six-bed mansion in Morpeth, Northumberland, has been marked as “new” in a listing by high-end agent Sanderson Young.England footballer Kieran Trippier and wife CharlotteCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2Newcastle and England ace Kieran Trippier with wife Charlotte, who is holding their third babyCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2Kieran Trippier playing for England at the 2024 EurosCredit: GettyIt has thrown the spotlight on Trippier’s six-year marriage to wife Charlotte after she posted a cryptic message on Instagram before it was deleted.She also unfollowed her husband on the social media platform.Charlotte posted on Instagram: “’Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”The mum of three has not flown to Germany to support the Three Lions alongside the other Wags.READ MORE ON TRIPPIERLast year Trippier was filmed getting close to a blonde woman in a Newcastle karaoke bar where he was with teammates celebrating the team’s qualification for the Champions League.In the footage, he wrapped his arms around the mystery woman and then picked her up by the bottom as the crowd belted out a karaoke tune.Kieran Trippier’s stunning wife shows off five month baby bump ahead of welcoming third child More

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    Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle seen for first time since marriage crisis revealed as he & wife hit ‘rocky patch’

    MARTIN Brundle has appeared for the first time following the revelation that his marriage is in crisis.The former F1 driver and long-time Sky pundit appeared on the channel’s coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix.Martin Brundle has appeared for the first time since The Sun revealed that his marriage was in crisisCredit: Sky Sports F1Sources say the Sky pundit is going through a ‘rocky patch’ with his wife LizCredit: GettyMartin was on the grid at today’s Austrian Grand Prix, alongside famous faces like George LucasCredit: Sky Sports F1He enjoyed a reunion with former boss Flavio Briatore, as well as Jos VerstappenCredit: Sky Sports F1Brundel conducted a pre-recorded interview with Mercedes chief Toto Wolff, in which the pair discussed the idea of championship leader Max Verstappen moving to the team in 2026.Following the broadcast, Brundel appeared alongside fellow presenters Natalia Pinkham and Naomi Schiff to discuss the topic further.He then went on to his famous gridwalk, where he mingled with drivers as well as famous faces like Star Wars creator George Lucas.He also chatted to Oscar-winning compose Hans Zimmer and enjoyed a reunion with Flavio Briatore, his former boss at Benetton during his racing career.READ MORE F1 NEWSIt marks his first public appearance since The Sun exclusively revealed that he was spending time apart from Liz Brundle, his wife of 40 years.Sources say that the couple hit a “rocky patch”, with Brundle consistently away for work.One person familiar with the situation said: “Martin and Liz are going through a rocky patch. “He’s been away a lot recently and she’s not seen much of him. Most read in Motorsport”Things aren’t going well for them.”Liz has since confirmed the report but denied that the marriage was over.Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle’s marriage in crisis as he spends time apart from wife after they hit ‘rocky patch’She told The Sun on Sunday: “We are spending some time apart but we are married and together.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 Young LoveThe couple were college sweethearts and met while studying in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.They have two sons – Alex, 33, and 36-year-old Charlie.Their youngest has followed in his dad’s slipstream, racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – which his father won in 1990.Brundle very rarely discusses his private life and rarely posts about personal matters on social media.Indeed, no photos of Liz appear on his Instagram page.Back in March, though, Alex posted a touching message to Liz for Mother’s Day.He wrote: “Happy mother’s day to the one and only Lizzie Brunders. “Thank you for everything you have done for me.”I think it’s been a damaging story for Christian and Red Bull and all of Formula OneMartin BrundleThe news comes after Brundle spoke candidly in February about the Red Bull probe into claims of inappropriate behaviour by team principal Christian Horner.A female employee of the team claimed that Horner sent her “sexually suggestive” messages, but the complaint was dismissed by the investigation.Commenting on the complaint at the time, Brundle said: “Christian Horner has been pivotal to Red Bull’s success.”I know absolutely nothing about the current situation. I’m as confused as anybody else in Formula One.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think the problem of not comment whatsoever on what may or may not have happened is that mud sticks.”It’s a global story. I think it’s been a damaging story for Christian and Red Bull and all of Formula One.”He also conducted in a pre-recorded interview with Toto WolffCredit: Sky Sports F1Liz confirmed to The Sun on Sunday that the pair were spending time apartCredit: Getty More

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    Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle’s marriage in crisis as he spends time apart from wife after they hit ‘rocky patch’

    TELLY’S Grand Prix star Martin Brundle has been hit by a marriage crisis.The Sky Sports F1 pundit and former racing driver, 65, is spending time apart from his wife of almost 40 years.Martin Brundle and wife Liz’s marriage is in crisisCredit: GettyMartin Brundle is a former F1 driver, and has an estimated wealth of £83.6mCredit: GettyPundit Martin Brundle and college sweetheart Liz, who have been married for nearly 40 yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe news comes after he made public comments on the Christian Horner sexting scandal, saying “mud sticks” and it was “a damaging story” for the Red Bull team chief.Brundle married college sweetheart Liz in the 1980s and they live together in a mansion in a Norfolk village, near his home town of King’s Lynn.A source said yesterday: “Martin and Liz are going through a rocky patch. He’s been away a lot recently and she’s not seen much of him. Things aren’t going well for them.”Speaking from her home, Liz told The Sun on Sunday: “We are spending some time apart but we are married and together.”READ MORE ON F1This weekend, Brundle was working at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.He met Liz while they were students in King’s Lynn. They have two children, Alex, 33, and Charlie, 36.Alex followed in his father’s footsteps and has a racing career. He has completed the 24 Hours of Le Mans race — which his dad won in 1990. Charlie works for McLaren Automotive.Most read in MotorsportEx-McLaren ace Brundle continues to be a household name thanks to his pre-race grid walk interviews.He has become a master of pushing his way to the front over the years, securing chats with the likes of David Beckham, Ed Sheeran, Will Smith, Michael Douglas, Kylie Minogue and Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson.In February, during Red Bull’s probe into team boss Horner’s behaviour, Brundle said: “Christian Horner has been pivotal to Red Bull’s success. ‘I’m in charge round here’ – F1 reporter Martin Brundle brushes off security to get to Mbappe for live TV interview“I know absolutely nothing about the current situation. I’m as confused as anybody else in Formula One.”But following Red Bull dismissing the complaint against Horner with a short statement, Brundle added: “I think the problem of making no comment whatsoever on what may or may not have happened is that mud sticks.“It’s a global story. I think it’s been a damaging story for Christian and Red Bull and all of Formula One.”Martin Brundle interviews Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson on the gridCredit: GettyRed Bull team boss Horner and wife Geri HalliwellCredit: The Mega AgencyHorner was supported by his wife, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.Brundle was considered one of the best F1 drivers to have never won a Grand Prix, securing numerous podium finishes in inferior cars.He was the World Sportscar Championship winner in 1988 and won the 24 Hours of Daytona challenge the same year. He has commentated for ITV, BBC and Sky Sports.READ MORE SUN STORIESBrundle won the Royal Television Society award for best sports pundit in 1998, 1999, 2005 and 2006 and has amassed an estimated £83.6million.This week, The Sun revealed how the telly commentator is set to make an appearance in Brad Pitt’s new racing film Apex. Brundle’s agent was approached for comment. More

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    Who is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s wife Nitsa Tavadze? Meet the Georgian footballer’s spouse

    KHVICHA Kvaratskhelia is best known for demonstrating his sporting skills on the Georgian football team.He’s also got his wife, Nitsa Tavadze, by his side for support, but who is she?Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and wife Nitsa Tavadze got married in 2023Credit: InstagramWho is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s wife, Nitsa Tavadze?Nitsa Tavadze is married to footballer Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.She was a medical student when they first crossed paths but it is unknown is she has graduated yet.Nitsa was studying at Tbilisi Medical University which meant she could not move to Naples to be by her partner’s side full time. However, the pair would write to and call each other and would meet up during their time off or when Kvaratskhelia was on an international break.Read more on KvaratskheliaWhen Nitsa didn’t have lectures to attend, she would come to Naples and attend Napoli matches. It was previously said that she can become emotional when watching her partner playing and often finds herself crying when he scores a goal.How did Nitsa and Khvicha meet?Nitsa and Khvicha first crossed paths back in 2021.They are said to have introduced by a mutual friend but didn’t start dating until a month later.Most read in SportThe pair where first seen together when they were watching a basketball game between Italy and Georgia.When did Nitsa Tavadze and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia get married?Nitsa and Kvaratskhelia tied the knot on October 16, 2023.Watch classy moment Georgia star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cuts short Euro 2024 celebrations to console Cristiano Ronaldo Announcing the exciting news, the footballer posted a series of photos from the special day with the caption: “16.10.23,” along with a praying emoji and a red love heart.The couple got married at Mtskheta’s Samtavro monastery and wore traditional Georgian clothes.They made their way out of the monastery under a tunnel of swords held by 12 people.Despite now being married, Nitsa has remained in Georgia to pursue her medical career.What is Nitsa Tavadze’s Instagram?You are able to follow Nitsa on Instagram @nitsatavadze.As of June 2024, she boasts 116,000 followers.However, it seems that Nitsa likes to keep her personal life private as she only has a handful of posts.How much does Khvicha Kvaratskhelia get paid?Playing for Napoli, Kvaratskhelia earns an impressive £1,302,964 per year.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also plays for his national Georgian team which is currently competing in the 2024 Euros.The team managed to qualify for the knock-out stages after a shock 2-0 win against Portugal in the group stages.Who is Euro 2024’s sexiest star?EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks.But who is the sexiest?Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s bad news for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.But who is England’s sexiest star, and who makes the Euros’ hunkiest XI? Read our full story. More

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    England Wags vow to protect Kyle Walker’s wife Annie from any meeting with his mistress Lauryn Goodman at last 16 clash

    ENGLAND’S Wags have united behind Kyle Walker’s wife Annie amid fears his ex- mistress Lauryn Goodman will also be at tomorrow’s last-16 game against Slovakia.Megan Pickford, wife of goalie Jordan, Anouska Santos, girlfriend of Luke Shaw, and Tolami Benson, partner of Bukayo Saka, have vowed to protect Annie, 32. Wags have united behind Annie Kilner amid fears Lauryn will again be at the last 16 clash, above Dani far right, with Tolami, Ellie, Megan, and AnouskaCredit: InstagramKyle Walker with wife Annie and their children after England’s 1-1 draw with DenmarkCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandLauryn and her son Kairo also attended the Denmark matchCredit: SplashA source said: “They have her back.”Annie and three of her four sons with Man City ace Kyle are taking a private jet to tomorrow’s match against Slovakia.Lauryn may also be in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with Kairo, her four-year-old son with the defender. The pair also have a daughter, who is ten months old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnnie narrowly missed her rival at the 1-1 draw with Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20.Pal Megan Pickford, wife of goalie Jordan, was said to have been appalled by Lauryn’s attendance at that game.Also in Annie’s corner are Anouska Santos, girlfriend of Luke Shaw, and Bukayo Saka’s partner Tolami Benson.A Wag source said: “They have all known Annie for a long time. Most read in Euro 2024“They stick together and want Annie to know she is not alone. “They have her back.” Kyle Walker and wife Annie Kilner celebrate in the stands with kids after England win on Father’s DayAnnie has kept a dignified silence since discovering in January that Kyle had fathered Lauryn’s second child.She kicked him out of their home, and the player has been trying to repair the damage ever since.The source added: “Meghan, Anouska and the other Wags can’t begin to imagine what Annie is going through.“It must be so hard, but even more so because it’s so public.“Annie is dealing with what Kyle has done and wants to do that privately.“But she’s also put her feelings to one side to take their boys to the matches.“Yet, all the while, she has no idea if Lauryn will be there. “It’s a terrible situation and made worse by Lauryn who appears to be trying to promote herself as a Wag. “She’s deluded.”Another source said: “There’s a sense of bewilderment about why Lauryn would go to the match.“Kyle has nothing to do with the children and no emotional relationship with them. “They’ve never been to any of his previous matches.“I’m sure they support England and no one would begrudge them going. “But why do it so publicly?”Influencer Lauryn, 33, stunned Kyle and Annie after taking Kairo to the 1-1 draw with Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20. Kairo wore an England shirt with No2 and “Daddy” on the back.They flew out with a journalist and Lauryn posed for photos before kick-off, insisting: “There was no way I wasn’t going to take Kairo to the Euros.“I wanted it to be something he could remember for ever. We are not here to please other people.“It’s about Kairo and what is best for him and what is going to make him happy. “I won’t be scapegoated or bullied and made to feel like a villain.”Lauryn said she had not even given a chance meeting with Annie a second thought. She added: “I wasn’t fearful at all that I was going to bump into her.“It doesn’t cross my mind. “I couldn’t care less. “I just get on with things.“I was there for Kairo, no one else, and if anyone has an issue with it, that’s their problem, not mine.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThree of Team Annie — Tolami, Anouska and Megan — featured in a picture posted yesterday by Jarrod Bowen’s partner Dani Dyer. It also included Ollie Watkins’ girlfriend Ellie Alderson and was taken before Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Slovenia.Annie and three of her four sons with Man City ace Kyle are taking a private jet to the clash against SlovakiaCredit: Refer to CaptionAnnie narrowly missed Lauryn at the match against Denmark in FrankfurtCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandThe ace has been trying to repair his relationship with Annie after he fathered a second child with LaurynCredit: BackGrid More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner delighted after nemesis Lauryn Goodman’s show about dating footballers is axed by ITV

    KYLE Walker’s wife Annie has chalked up a win after Lauryn Goodman’s reality show about dating footballers was axed.ITV had signed Kyle’s former mistress Lauryn, 33, for the series, as we revealed earlier this year.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner scored a win over Lauryn Goodman after learning her reality show about dating footballers was axedCredit: BackGridKyle with Annie and their family after the Denmark game last weekCredit: PALauryn with son Kairo at the Denmark gameCredit: SplashBut the show — also featuring Rita Mahrez, ex-wife of former Man City ace Riyad — has been scrapped due to pending legal matters involving Lauryn.A source told The Sun last night: “The show’s cancellation is a win for Annie.“The last thing she wants is Lauryn being able to parade her dirty laundry on TV. Annie is elated and relieved.“The wives and girlfriends had all started filming but with the legal issues, the team working on the show said it would be better to axe it totally because they thought it might be stopped — leaving them with a big bill and nothing to show for it.”READ MORE IN FOOTABLLLauryn, who has two children with defender Kyle, took their son Kairo to England’s Euro 2024 1-1 against Denmark last week.Model Annie, 31, has also been at matches with three of the couple’s four young sons.Both women’s kids have been photographed in England No2 shirts personalised “Dad”.Last night Annie could not make it to Cologne to watch her husband play against Slovenia in the final Group C game due to family commitments.Most read in FootballShe has chosen to charter a private jet to each game rather than stay with other Wags.The source added: “Annie has hated every moment of Lauryn parading herself around and talking about their family.Lauryn Goodman shares messages of support from taking Kyle Walker’s son to Euros“It has been incredibly difficult for her and she has always maintained a dignified silence.“She leaves the matches almost immediately and doesn’t want to be part of the circus.” At the start of the year we revealed how Kyle had fathered a second love child with Lauryn.And in an exclusive interview with The Sun in January, Kyle told how he was sorry for betraying Annie, who he described as his “soul mate”.Before yesterday’s game, Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan Pickford and Luke Shaw’s other half Anouska Santos were spotted out for a stroll.The pair met a mate for lunch and ordered salads.A friend of Annie’s said she was elated to hear Lauryn would not get the air time she craved, above the Walkers at the EurosCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandLauryn’s show has been canned for legal reasonsCredit: GettyEarlier this year, it was revealed that Kyle had fathered a second child with Lauryn and apologised to wife AnnieCredit: Refer to Caption More