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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk was ‘deliberately pushed back by God’ for Ukrainian’s wife, claims boxer

    OLEKSANDR USYK is hoping a legendary Cossack warlord can give him a helping hand against Tyson Fury.Usyk faces off with the Gypsy King in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night in a blockbuster showdown to decide the undisputed heavyweight ruler.Usyk claims his upcoming fight with Fury was ‘pushed back by God’ to allow his wife to be present at their boutCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunThe Ukrainian insists he is taking no notice of Fury’s trash talkingCredit: GettyUkraine’s WBA, IBF and WBO champ, 37, is a proud Cossack and honours his ancestors with traditional haircuts, moustaches, outfits, songs and dances.The devout father of four holds Ivan ‘The Wolf’ Sirko in particularly high regard, as he seeks to be the first unrivalled heavyweight king in 25 years.Sirko, a 1600s military leader, is immortalised in Cossack songs and poems.When SunSport asked what particular aspect inspires Usyk so much, he said: “All the enemies were afraid of him as he was a fighter. When he died, his hand was cut off by his soldiers and they took it to future battles and the  enemies were afraid of it.READ MORE IN BOXING“Because they knew it was the hand of Sirko.”Usyk is more interested in his faith and beliefs than exchanging trash talk with Brit Fury.The gap-toothed southpaw added: “He talks a lot of things, a lot of rubbish.“I pay attention to none of it. When I have a sword and a horse we can fight in a field like Sirko.”Most read in BoxingYekaterina has been present at all of Usyk’s fightsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/usykkaterina/Katerina often offers her support to her husband on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpg-ow8NIDr/Yekaterina has never missed one of Usyk’s professional boutsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/usyk_kate1505/?hl=enCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUsyk will also draw strength from the backing of his wife.Yekaterina Usyk has never missed one of her husband’s 21 professional wins. Tyson Fury slams ‘big useless sausage’ Anthony Joshua and says he’d beat Usyk weighing 25 stone and after 15 PINTS She would have missed this bout had Fury not blown the initial February 17 date by cutting himself in sparring during his preparation — as she was due to give birth.But the wound above Fury’s eye caused the bout to be delayed, baby Maria arrived and now her mum can be ringside once again to charge her man up for his biggest challenge.Usyk added: “My wife has never missed a fight.“The first fight was deliberately pushed back by God for her. My wife is my power.”Usyk tolerated two years of negotiations, bad deals and swallowed two Fury-enforced delays to finally make this iconic fight.The numbers are huge, the payday might be £100million each — it could be double.READ MORE SUN STORIESYet Usyk added: “Money is just a side-effect of boxing.“I need this fight. I need to be world undisputed heavyweight champion.”She regularly updates fans on hers and Usyk’s life on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/usyk_kate1505/?hl=enWhere Yekaterina has 21.5k followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/usyk_kate1505/?hl=enTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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    Inside Mike Tyson state-of-the-art new gym in Las Vegas designed by wife Lakiha ahead of controversial Jake Paul fight

    MIKE TYSON is training in a state-of-the-art new gym in Las Vegas designed by wife Lakiha ahead of his fight with Jake Paul fight. The heavyweight icon and YouTuber-turned-boxer are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson is training in a state-of-the-art new gym in Las VegasTyson with coach Rafael CordeiroThe property is owned by Las Vegas Raiders boss Mark DavisTyson has been preparing for his first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS with MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro. And he has been doing so in a brand new gym in Vegas on a property owned by warehouse owned by Las Vegas Raiders boss Mark Davis. The gym is based near the Raiders’ training HQ headquarters in Henderson, Nevada. Tyson’s brother-in-law Azim Spicer told USA Today: “Mark Davis is a friend of Mike’s. READ MORE IN BOXING”Mark was super helpful in allowing us to utilize this space temporarily. “His team has been awesome assisting us with the best vendors to build out Mike’s vision.”Tyson’s wife Lakiha – who he married in 2009 – is said to have designed the gym herself. It is a scaled down version of the boxing club the boxing icon owns in Saudi Arabia. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson was last in the ring for a 2020 exhibition with Roy Jones Jr which ended in a draw.His boxing career officially ended in 2005 following dismal defeats to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, who is now a tree surgeon.Mike Tyson looks ferocious on pads as boxing legend gears up for Jake Paul showdown But he will prepare to put his illustrious record on the line following the news his bout with Paul is to be officially sanctioned. But there will be revised rules, with the pair fighting in bigger 14oz gloves opposed to 10oz and over eight, two not three minute rounds. Paul is 9-1 as a boxer having suffered defeat only to Tyson Fury’s 25-year-old brother Tommy in Saudi Arabia last year. But the American, 27, has won three times since and prepares to face Tyson in his first heavyweight fight. Tyson and wife Lakiha at UFC 300Credit: GettyJake Paul and Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    World Cup winner’s glamorous ex-wife ‘swaps him for Bundesliga star who’s 18 years his junior’

    WORLD CUP winner Roman Weidenfeller’s glamorous ex-wife has found a new boyfriend 18 years his junior.The goalkeeper was part of the Germany squad that achieved World Cup glory in Brazil in 2014.Roman Weidenfeller split with his ex-wife Lisa Rossenbach last yearCredit: GettyLisa is now dating another footballer 12 years her juniorCredit: Instagram @aboutlisa_New boyfriend Arne Maier dedicated a goal to his girlfriendCredit: GettyWeidenfeller, 43, married Lisa Rossenbach a year later but the pair separated and divorced in November 2023.The ex-couple split up once before, in 2018, before re-uniting two years later – but they now appear to be over for good.That is because Lisa has found a new partner according to Bild – Augsburg star Arne Maier who is 25-years-old.Maier is 12 years younger than Lisa but their relationship seems to have got off to a good start, with the midfielder dedicating a goal to his beloved by making an ‘L’ gesture with his hands.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe pair reportedly met in November before making things official at the beginning of this year.That came after Lisa’s amicable split from Weidenfeller, who announced the news on social media.He wrote: “It’s true, Lisa and I are no longer a couple. We have separated amicably.”We unfortunately had to realise that it (their marriage) wasn’t going to work in the long term. For us, our two children come first. As parents, we will of course look after their welfare together.”Most read in BundesligaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWeidenfeller and Lisa have two children together – Leonard, 8, and Luna, 1.The former goalkeeper retired from playing in 2018 after making 453 appearances for Borussia Dortmund, winning the Bundesliga twice as well as the German Cup.Playboy model and daughter of LaLiga legend banned from dating footballers More

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    Man City’s Kyle Walker welcomed back into Annie Kilner’s £3.5million home after Lauryn Goodman scandal

    KYLE Walker has reportedly been welcomed back home by Annie Kilner after they split following the Lauryn Goodman scandal.The couple, who now have four sons, took time apart in January after it was revealed Walker had a second child with model Lauryn Goodman, 33.Kyle Walker recently become a father for the sixth time after his wife Annie ­Kilner gave birth to a boyCredit: BackGridThe Man City defender has reportedly been welcomed back into the family homeKyle and Annie with three of their four kids after a matchCredit: AFP-GettyThe Manchester City defender, 33, relocated to a home close by, paying £20,000 per month rent as the couple’s marriage hit the rocks.But the Prem ace has since returned to live in the £3.5million family home in Cheshire four months later, according to one source.And it is claimed that the pair are trying to “get their marriage back on track” after Kyle’s infidelity.A source told MailOnline: “Kyle is now living back with the Annie and the kids as they try and put their difficulties behind them and get their marriage back on track.Read More in Football”She needs a lot of help around the house and a lot of emotional support. Kyle’s very happy that he’s back in the family home but things are still very strained between them.”The source added that Man City and England star Walker has been doing more household chores than previously, such as the school run and also tidying upThe Sun revealed in January that Annie had kicked Kyle out of the family’s £3.5million home in Cheshire.But Annie, 30, gave birth last month with the England footballer right by her side.Most read in FootballSince her latest childbirth, Annie who’s already mum to Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five, is said to be “doing well”.The source added: “It would be an understatement to say that he needs to get back into Annie’s good books and he’s doing his best by making himself more useful around the house. Kyle Walker eyes up mega-money move away from Man City in wake of frenzied speculation about his turbulent love life”But there are people within her circle who feel that she’s taken him back too quickly.”But her hormones are all over the place and she’s decided that its worth putting in the effort to save their marriage. A lot of women wouldn’t have done this but at the end of the day, it’s her choice.”Their split came after Lauryn revealed Kyle was the father of her young son and daughter.In a bombshell interview with The Sun, Kyle said he bitterly regretted hurting “soulmate” Annie.The footballer said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.”A lot of women wouldn’t have done this but at the end of the day, it’s her choice.Anonymous sourceHowever, more recently pals said Annie was keen for Kyle to remain a stable fixture in their young family’s life.Friends of the England and City ace said he “couldn’t be happier” after Annie gave birth to their fourth son together last month.It comes after speculation that Walker could change clubs and move abroad with his family in the future.FUTURE PLANSKyle, who is expected to play for England in the Euros in Germany this summer, is said to be “very happy” at title-challengers City.But pals say he is “exploring all options further down the line” in the wake of the frenzied media speculation about his turbulent love life.Wife Annie Kilner — mother to four of his kids — is also open to a move when the time is right.A source told The Sun: “Kyle has been thinking about his future after the Premier League and thinks a move to Saudi could be perfect for him, Annie, and their kids when he is done here.“He has been speaking to Riyad about the football clubs out there and what life is like for people who move there. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Obviously, the lifestyle is vastly different.”Obviously, the lifestyle is vastly different.“Kyle loves playing for Man City and is devoted to the club but he has his head screwed on and has been thinking about what the future holds for him when his time in the Prem and for England is done.”Inside Kyle & Annie’s RelationshipAnnie Kilner and Kyle Walker started dating in their teens.
    The brunette beauty said: “When we started going out it was love at first sight.”
    They were together for over nine years before splitting in May 2019.
    Walker then became a dad for the fourth time after a short-term relationship with Lauryn Goodman.
    Despite the challenges in their relationship, Walker and Kilner put their troubles behind them and got married at the beginning of 2022 after the England star proposed with a £250,000 engagement ring.
    In March 2023, the pair were spotted kissing in public, with life seemingly back to normal.
    The couple then split in January 2024 after Goodman revealed the footballer was the father of her two children. More

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    Inside Taylor Ward’s bachelorette weekend as Riyad Mahrez’s wife prepares for THIRD wedding

    TAYLOR WARD enjoyed a lavish bachelorette bash with pals over the weekend as she prepared for her third wedding with Riyad Mahrez.The happy couple met in 2020, before tying the knot for the first time in January 2022.Tyalor Ward posed in a glamorous white dressCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe influencer is set to marry Mahrez for a third timeCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxTaylor enjoyed a bachelorette party with her closest palsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe group posed in white cowgirl hatsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxTaylor has been with former Man City star Ryad Mahrez since 2020Credit: SplashThey wed again in London’s West End in September last year, and are now set to make it third time’s the charm this summer.With Mahrez based in Jeddah, Taylor enjoyed a lavish weekend with friends ahead of her big day.She shared a series of snaps from her exciting night out to her 2.9million followers.Influencer Taylor, 26, captioned her post: “Bachelorette weekend.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”With all my family and favourite people, had a ball, can we do it all again please?”In the snaps, Taylor posed in a glamorous white dress.She smiled and pouted while hanging out with friends, while she also showed off a heart-shaped cake with the message “Wifey: #MrsMahrezToBe”.The social media star posted a snap of her pristine bed with heart shaped balloons.Most read in FootballTaylor had an amazing night with her palsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxShe showed off her bed with an assortment of balloonsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxTaylor also posted a snap of her cakeCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxShe received this portrait of MahrezCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxWhile in another snap she and her pals wore white cowgirl hats.She also showed off a bouquet of flowers, as well as a portrait of her man Mahrez.Man City star Riyad Mahrez works out in gym with stunning fiance and daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire Taylor Ward Taylor starred in Amazon Prime Video’s “Married to the Game series” which was released in February.The programme followed six Wags, including Taylor, through their home lives.It showed Taylor’s tearful reaction as Mahrez, 33, told her that he was leaving Manchester City for Saudi Arabia.After being seen crying, Taylor said: “Riyad rung me and basically told me ‘we’re moving to Saudi’.”She then added: “I’m going to be sat here at home on my own.”Mahrez then brutally responded by saying: “It’s part of the game isn’t it.”According to Closer magazine, Taylor has received plenty of interest from TV bosses following her Prime Video appearance.They claim that she has “proved to be a big hit” – and that she thinks more telly opportunities “would be amazing”, despite Mahrez being “less keen”.Taylor danced in front of the cameraCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxShe received plenty of gifts including flowersCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe group went out in a lavish settingCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe Algerian winger has played 29 times since leaving the reigning Treble-winners for Al-Ahli.He has scored 10 times for his new team, who sit third in the Saudi Pro League.Last month, The Sun revealed that Mahrez’s ex-wife Rita Johal, with whom he has two daughters, has signed up for a new TV show about Wags.Rita, 31, is set to feature alongside Lauryn Goodman, mother of two of Kyle Walker’s children.READ MORE SUN STORIESA source said: “Lauryn and Rita are on board for the docuseries. They have stories to tell and will be given free rein.“Both want to put their records straight. Kyle and Riyad won’t know what’s hit them when it airs.”Mahrez was previously married to Rita JohalCredit: Getty – ContributorRita, 31, is set to feature in a new Wags TV showCredit: Nick Obank – The Sun More

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    Mike Tyson lost £2.3m for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear… but wife’s amazing idea saw him recoup the money

    MIKE TYSON was fined £2.3million for infamously biting Evander Holyfield’s ear – but he found a brilliant way to recoup it back. Tyson disgracefully sunk his teeth into Holyfield’s ear in their 1997 rematch, a year after losing the first fight in 11 rounds. Mike Tyson infamously bit Evander Holyfield’s earCredit: AFP – GettyTyson sells cannabis edibles in the shape of Holyfield’s chewed earCredit: Tyson 2.0The former heavyweight champion was banned from boxing for 15 months and hit with the multimillion dollar fine. In retirement, the two made up and became friends while Tyson went on to build a cannabis empire. He sells products like vapes and edibles, with one amazingly shaped on Holyfield’s bitten ear. And Tyson revealed the idea to sculpt the edible on Holyfield’s chewed off ear came from his wife Lakiha Spicer. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Forbes: “My wife is a nut, but she’s brilliant. And she said, ‘Why don’t you use the ear?'”‘Get out of here,’. “I was a little bitter because the ear got me in a lot of trouble.”Tyson, 57, joked how he and Holyfield, 61, are still profiting from their “bite fight” almost three decades later. He said: “You know what’s funny? When I bit Holyfield’s ear, they took $3million from me. Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I made more than that taking pictures of biting other people’s ears.”Me and Holyfield are the only people still making money from a fight 30 years ago.”Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emergesTyson is currently training for his controversial comeback fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.The bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.But he is attempting to roll back the clock in training and has been showing off his devastating combination punching online.And behind the scenes, Tyson is also putting in sacrifices which include giving up sex and smoking weed.He said: “Six weeks I haven’t gotten high or had sex.”Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
    Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
    He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
    The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
    Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
    He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
    Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
    His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

    Asked why, he explained: “Discipline. You know discipline, doing what you love to do, what you love to do, doing what you hate to do but doing it like you love it.”You know, I hate not being able to smoke, I’m doing it like I love it. I hate not not being able to sleep with my wife but I’m doing it like I love it.”During Tyson’s volatile heyday, he is said to have enjoyed having sex in his locker room only moments before fighting.That is despite the long-standing belief in boxing that abstinence helps boost testosterone which is why several restrain from sex while training.And Tyson – who married his third wife in 2009 – once admitted to smoking £33,000 worth of weed a MONTH.He was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he has won three since and vowed to put friendship aside to score the biggest win of his career against Tyson.Paul, 27, said on DAZN: “Uncle Mike, I love you, you’re looking amazing but there can only be one winner and I’m sorry but I’ve got to end you.”Tyson married Lakiha Spicer in 2009Credit: GettyJake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    ‘Stay away from Euros’ warns Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner to his ex Lauryn amid concerns scandal could impact team

    KYLE Walker’s wife Annie Kilner has urged his ex-mistress to stay away from the Euros amid fears that her presence may damage England’s chances.Senior FA officials are said to be desperate to avoid any unwelcome distractions in Germany.England and Man City ace Kyle Walker with Annie Kilner and three of their sonsAnnie, pictured above with Kyle, has urged his ex-mistress to stay away from the EurosCredit: Refer to CaptionLauryn Goodman, 33, is determined to take the two kids she shares with Kyle to the tournament in JuneCredit: GettyAnd mum-of-four Annie, 30, fears the “relentless” focus on her husband’s tangled love life could hurt the Three Lions’ hopes of long-awaited glory.It comes after the Sun on Sunday revealed last week that influencer Lauryn Goodman, 33, is determined to take the defender’s two kids to the tournament in June.Annie will also be there to support Kyle, 33, with their four sons – Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, Reign, five, and newborn Rezon.She told a friend: “Lauryn says she’ll go to Germany and, whilst that’s her right, I don’t understand why she is making it such a public affair.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Presumably she will post images of her children wearing England shirts with ‘Daddy’ on the back.“It will inevitably create a drama and the noise surrounding it will be an unwelcome distraction for the team. “England have the best chance of winning a major trophy since 1966 and they don’t need this.“Kyle is focused on what he needs to do on the pitch and that has never wavered — but the gossip off it affects me and the children.”Most read in FootballSources close to the couple have accused Lauryn of fuelling the feud to boost her own profile. In stark contrast, Annie, who gave birth two weeks ago, has remained silent.Man City star Kyle Walker confesses to betraying ‘soulmate & best friend’ Annie Kilner in astonishingly honest interviewBut she is concerned about the impact the latest development will have on her kids.Annie told the friend: “We all need some breathing space. “The spotlight feels relentless. “I’m trying to draw a line under everything that has happened and do my best for my children.”Sources said the defender is also desperate for Lauryn to stay away from the Euros.We all need some breathing spaceAnnieAnnie’s world was shattered in December after the Man City star confessed to fathering a second child — a baby girl — with the Instagram influencer.Lauryn is also mum to his four-year-old son, Kairo.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn a bombshell interview with The Sun in January, Kyle said: “The only person to blame is me. “I have roles and responsibilities I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices.”Annie will be at the Euros with their four sons to support KyleCredit: SplashAnnie fears the focus on her husband’s tangled love life could hurt the Three Lions’ hopes of gloryCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Its a big lie’ – Brazil legend breaks silence on claims ‘three-in-a-bed’ relationship wrecked celeb couple’s marriage

    ADRIANO has denied claims his “three-in-a-bed” relationship with a fitness model and her husband were to blame for the couple’s break-up.Journalist Bruno Di Simone alleged the former Brazil international had enjoyed ‘throuples’ with Gracyanne Barbosa, 40, and her 50-year-old now ex-partner Belo.Adriano is alleged to have had a relationship with Gracyanne BarbosaCredit: GettyModel Gracyanne split from husband Bruno Di Simone this monthCredit: NewsflashThe couple split earlier this month after 12 years of marriage.On Rede TV programme Geral do Povo, Di Simone said: “They had an open relationship.“Adriano had a relationship with Gracyanne and Belo witnessed it.“She fell in love with him and continued to have a secret relationship with him.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe went on to claim it was an “open secret” in the neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro where they lived.Adriano has hit back by posting a video to his 9.3million Instagram followers, saying the throuple claims were an invention and he had never dated Playboy model Gracyanne.He raged: “Once again this controversy that’s been made up about me, Belo and Gracyanne.“I don’t even know what this menage thing is they’re talking about.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I have the greatest respect for Belo and I’ve never been out with Gracyanne.”He continued: “You can be sure the man who’s making these allegations and inventing this about me is going to get sued. What he claims happened never existed. I’ve never done anything like this in my life.”Meet Jude Bellingham’s glam new WagAdriano, who has made just as many headlines off the pitch as he did on it, concluded his post by telling his fans: “Always, when I least expect it, they invent things about me.“I’ve never done this menage-a-trois thing. My fans, it’s all a big lie. That is the truth. I’m a man, everybody knows that.”Gracyanne and Belo, real name Marcelo Pires Vieira, confirmed they had split on April 18 following reports they had been living separate lives for the past eight months.They said in a joint statement: “The singer Belo will not comment on his personal life and reinforces that he is focused on his career.“Gracyanne Barbosa reaffirms that the love between the couple has not ended, but confirms the current separation.”Neither has commented on the claims linking them to Adriano which the footballer has angrily denied.Adriano made headlines by tying the knot with an old flame in a whirlwind romance in November 2022 before they split just 24 days later.The retired striker had surprised family and friends by bringing forward his plans to marry on-off girlfriend Micaela Mesquita.Adriano had reportedly been seeing Micaela in secret before they married at the same time he was enjoying trysts with model and medical student Victoria Moreira.At the time he was staying in the presidential suite of a luxury hotel in the upmarket neighbourhood of Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro while between homes after selling a former mansion.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also had a short-lived affair with medical student Ceu Oliveira at the start of 2021.He was first linked to the 21-year-old days after it was reported he had allegedly cheered himself up after a failed transfer by spending £13,000 on 18 prostitutes. More