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    Brazil legend Ronaldo’s wife Celina Locks looks stunning as she poses in striped bikini

    CELINA Locks is a stripe dream in a bikini as she shows footie great Ronaldo has hit the back of the net by marrying her.The model, 33, married the Brazilian World Cup-winner in a lavish Ibiza wedding ceremony last weekend.
    Ronaldo’s wife Celina Locks looks stunning as she poses in a striped bikiniCredit: Capture Media Agency
    The model married the Brazil legend in Ibiza last weekendCredit: Splash
    It is the third time the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star, 47, has got wed.
    Celina wrote on social media: “Today we bring our families together for an intimate religious celebration.
    “And thus marks the beginning of a week of many celebrations.”
    Ronaldo and Celina announced their engagement in January after the Samba legend proposed on a Caribbean break.
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    They had been dating for the past seven years.
    And Celina becomes Ronaldo’s third wife, with the ace previously married to Milene Domingues and Daniella Cicarelli.
    The Ibiza wedding was sure to have taken Ronaldo’s mind off his recent football woes.
    The two-time World Cup winner owns Spanish side Real Valladolid and Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro.
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    But both teams have been suffering poor runs of form recently.
    And fans from both clubs openly protested how they are being run earlier this month.
    But two-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo knows a thing or two about the beautiful game, having starred for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter and AC Milan.
    And he will be hoping to turn things around for his two sides as the season progresses. More

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    Brazil legend Ronaldo gets married for third time to model partner Celina Locks who is 14 years his junior

    BRAZIL legend Ronaldo Nazario has got married for a third time.The iconic former striker, 47, walked down the aisle with model partner Celina Locks, 33, in Ibiza at the weekend.
    Ronaldo Nazario has married Celina Locks, who is 14 years his juniorCredit: Instagram @celinalocks

    The loved-up pair tied the knot in IbizaCredit: Instagram @celinalocks
    Family and friends showered the couple with white flower petalsCredit: Instagram @celinalocks
    The glamorous pair wore all white as they celebrated the occasion with family and friends.
    A picture on social media showed them being showered with white flower petals as they made their way from the altar.
    Celina wrote on social media: “Today we bring our families together for an intimate religious celebration.
    “And thus marks the beginning of a week of many celebrations.”
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    Ronaldo and Celina announced their engagement in January after the Samba legend proposed on a Caribbean break.
    They had been dating for the past seven years.
    And Celina becomes Ronaldo’s third wife, with the ace previously married to Milene Domingues and Daniella Cicarelli.
    The Ibiza wedding was sure to have taken Ronaldo’s mind off his recent football woes.
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    Celina is Brazil legend Ronaldo’s third wifeCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    Celina is a stunning model who hails from BrazilCredit: Instagram @celinalocks
    The two-time World Cup winner owns Spanish side Real Valladolid and Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro.
    But both teams have been suffering poor runs of form recently.
    And fans from both clubs openly protested how they are being run earlier this month.
    But two-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo knows a thing or two about the beautiful game, having starred for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter and AC Milan.
    And he will be hoping to turn things around for his two sides as the season progresses.
    The pair have been dating for seven yearsCredit: Instagram @celinalocks
    They got engaged in the Caribbean at the start of the yearCredit: Getty More

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    Love rat Jermain Defoe’s estranged wife blasts footballer’s ‘lover’ who was guest at couple’s £200k wedding

    LOVE rat Jermain Defoe’s estranged wife last night blasted the woman he allegedly left her for.Donna Tierney — who split with the former England striker months after their £200,000 OK! magazine wedding — hit out at Alisha LeMay, who had been a guest at the ceremony.
    Jermain Defoe’s estranged wife blasted the woman he allegedly left her forCredit: Getty
    Jermain split with wife Donna Tierney in December 2022
    Donna hit out at Alisha LeMay, who had been a guest at the ceremonyCredit: UniquePictures.co.uk
    Donna’s Instagram attack came after The Sun on Sunday revealed Defoe, 40, was now linked to a third woman, 28-year-old wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson.
    Donna, 40, wrote: “She was the better option because I was never an option.
    “Ladies, if you make yourself an option that’s all you’ll ever be.
    “He didn’t have an option — I wouldn’t take him back!”
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    She also claimed influencer Alisha, 31, tried to “devalue” her by wearing a fake engagement ring.
    Paige’s mum told The Sun on Sunday: “Yes, they are in a relationship together.”
    Brunette Paige is a wedding co-ordinator at the luxury five-star Crow Wood Hotel and Spa in Burnley, Lancs.
    The Sun on Sunday revealed Defoe has been linked to a third woman, Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson More

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    Cheating Jermain Defoe at centre of new love riddle – over a wedding planner

    CHEATING Jermain Defoe is at the ­centre of a new love ­riddle — over a ­wedding planner.We told last year how the former Spurs and England striker left his wife Donna Tierney, 40, less than six months after their £200,000 OK! magazine wedding.
    Wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson has been linked to Jermain Defoe
    Jermain and his wife Donna Tierney split in December 2022Credit: instagram
    He then quickly took up with lover Alisha LeMay, 31, who had been a guest at the ceremony.
    Defoe, 40, set up home with the blonde Instagram influencer.
    But he has now been linked to wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson, from Accrington, Lancs.
    Yesterday, Paige’s mum told The Sun on Sunday: “Yes, they are in a relationship together.”
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    Brunette Paige, 28, is a wedding co-ordinator at the luxury five-star Crow Wood Hotel and Spa in Burnley, Lancs.
    She features on their YouTube channel talking about how much she enjoys her job helping couples to cement their love for each other as they wed.
    It is not known how or when she met Jermain but a source said: “Paige has been talking about seeing him for a few weeks now. She seems very happy and relaxed about it all.”
    In June last year, he happily smiled for the cameras alongside beautician Donna Tierney after the couple wed in front of 360 guests at Cliveden House — which featured on the cover of OK! magazine.
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    They went on honeymoon to the Maldives, with Defoe telling magazine readers: “She’s the person I want to spend my life with.”
    But soon afterwards he appeared to have had a change of heart as The Sun on Sunday told how he began pestering a nurse for sex just a month after getting hitched.
    And Defoe also started chatting up another woman on Instagram – asking her to meet up.
    He and Donna split in December, less than six months after getting married, and officially separated earlier this year.
    We told how there was a mystery over whether their marriage was legal as the local register office said they had no record of it.
    The former striker then found love with influencer Alisha who had been at the wedding.
    And in May this year we revealed the pair had moved in together at a £3million five-bedroom mansion in Herts.
    At the time, a source said: “Jermain isn’t one to take things slowly so this move won’t come as a surprise.”
    The source added: “Jermain and Alisha are loving life together.”
    Last month, Alisha posted pictures of her and Jermain on her Instagram page, including one taken on June 4 from a box at Spurs’ stadium captioned, “Dangerously in love”.
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    Jermain also played for West Ham, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Sunderland and Glasgow Rangers and won 57 England caps, scoring 20 international goals.
    He is well known for his charity work and was awarded an OBE in 2018.
    The former England ace took up with Alisha LeMay after his relationship with Donna endedCredit: UniquePictures.co.uk
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    Inside Riyad Mahrez and stunning Wag Taylor Ward’s London wedding as celebs flock to congratulate ‘beautiful couple’

    RIYAD MAHREZ has tied the knot for a second time with model Taylor Ward in a beautiful London wedding.The couple had already wed back in January 2022 in a Muslim ceremony
    Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married for a second timeCredit: Instagram / @taylorwardx
    They tied the knot at The Londoner Hotel and were joined by his two kids from a previous marriage and their babyCredit: Instagram / @taylorwardx
    Taylor stunned in a beautiful white dressCredit: Instagram / @taylorwardx
    This time around, the two had a ceremony at The Londoner Hotel in the heart of the West End and were joined by their closest friends and family.
    Taylor, 25, has since shared some pictures on Instagram from the day showing her stunning white dress.
    While Mahrez, 32, looked classy in a black tuxedo.
    Taylor wrote a caption alongside the pictures in which she thanked two bridal companies for her dress.
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    She also gave thanks to an events company for making the day “special”.
    She wrote: “Marry your best friend, part 1🫶🏻.
    “Thank you for my beautiful dress @lihihod, it was perfect 🤍@brownsbride.
    “And @chicpr_ for making the day so special🤍.”
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    The happy couple were showered with confetti as they left the venueCredit: Instagram / @betiolacekaa
    It is the second time they have got marriedCredit: Instagram / @betiolacekaa
    Mahrez and Taylor were also joined by his two daughters, Inaya and Ayla, from his previous marriage and their baby, Mila.
    Many stars of the football and celebrity world loved seeing the pictures and flooded the comment section.
    Taylor’s furniture designer and Real Housewives of Cheshire star mum, Dawn, declared: “The most amazing day you all look incredible. Me and Dad are super proud, love you all so much.”
    Former Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin commented: “Very beautiful, it’s strong ♥️.”
    Ex-Brighton and Fulham ace Anthony Knockaert wrote: “Thank God ❤️ magnificent brother. May Allah protect you.”
    Premier League winner Danny Simpson said: “Congrats you 2 ❤️❤️.”
    Ilkay Gundogan’s partner Sara added: “Omg congratulations 🤍🫠😭😍 love it.”
    Michael Owen’s daughter and Love Island star Gemma gushed: “You look beautiful, congratulations.”
    The dining tables were covered in flowersCredit: Instagram / @georgiealcroft
    The placemats included lovely Polaroid picturesCredit: Instagram / @georgiealcroft
    One snap showed Mahrez and Taylor kissingCredit: Instagram / @maddyevans98
    Nathan Ake’s partner Kaylee penned: “Congratulations, beautiful couple.”
    Taylor’s friend Maddy Evans also shared some snaps from the wedding, giving another glimpse of the day.
    In one photo, she showed off the flower-filled dining tables, and in another, a cute Polaroid snap of the couple having a kiss can be seen.
    The happy couple plan on having a third lavish wedding abroad next year.
    Mahrez enjoyed a fabulous season last time out with Manchester City as he helped the club win a famous treble.
    However, the winger left the Citizens in the summer.
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    He was one of the many players to be snapped up by the Saudi Pro League as he joined Al-Ahli.
    Mahrez has since made five appearances in the Saudi Pro League, bagging two goals and two assists.
    Mahrez left Manchester City in the summer for Saudi outfit Al-AhliCredit: Getty More

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    Riyad Mahrez marries Taylor Ward for the second time – and they’ll tie the knot AGAIN next year

    FOOTBALLER Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married yesterday in London.The Man City ace, 32, and Taylor, 25, said their vows at the 5* Londoner hotel with their closest friends and family.
    Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married for the second time yesterday in LondonCredit: Instagram
    This was the second wedding for the couple, who had a Muslim ceremony last January.
    They plan on having a third lavish wedding abroad next year.
    A source said: “Taylor and Riyad had their ceremony yesterday with their loved ones watching on.
    “It was the legal ceremony before their proper wedding next year but they went all out at the Londoner – with a posh dinner after their vows for their family and pals.
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    “They’ll have wed three times by the time their proper big bash comes around. Riyad and Taylor certainly don’t do things by half.”
    Taylor, who is the daughter of Real House Of Cheshire star Dawn, shared pictures of herself enjoying a night out with her friends at Cipriani in the capital the night before the big day.
    They stayed in a suite at the Londoner and had videographers catching all the special moments on film.
    The Sun revealed how Taylor and Riyad had a Muslim ceremony, known as the Nikah, last year which meant they were legally able to marry under Islamic law.
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    During the service, the couple repeated the word “qubool”, meaning “I accept”, three times,
    Riyad and Taylor, who live in a £2million mansion in Cheshire, got engaged in June 2021 after 16 months of dating.
    Riyad went down on one knee with a £400,000 ring during a holiday in Mykonos, Greece, with Taylor’s parents —Dawn, 47, and former footballer Ashley, 51.
    He was previously married for six years to the mother of his two daughters, Rita Johal, 29. More

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    Who is Champions League draw star Giorgio Marchetti?

    GIORGIO Marchetti is well known in the footballing world, with a career spanning decades.He has worked in the sport since the 1980s, but who is he?
    Giorgio Marchetti is known for drawing football teamsCredit: AFP
    Who is Giorgio Marchetti?
    Giorgio Marchetti is best known as the person who conducts the draws for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League throughout the campaign.
    Before this job he has had quite the career in the footballing industry.
    The Italian started off as a sports manager in the football league.
    At the beginning of 2004, with the new management of Lars-Christer Olsson as general manager, he was called by the European confederation to be the marketing and commercial director.
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    What does Giorgio Marchetti do at UEFA?
    Marchetti’s work at UEFA began in 2007 when he became director of all UEFA club and country competitions.
    In December 2016, he became Director of Sport and was promoted to the position of UEFA Deputy Secretary General.
    Due to being director of competitions he assisted in carrying out the draws for all UEFA competitions.
    He is recognised for conducting the draws for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
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    Marchetti has earned quite a following from the job, with supporters often tweeting their support during the draw for each competition.
    Speaking to the Daily Star about his role at UEFA, Giorgio admitted that he feels pressure when he draws the teams for each competition.
    He explained: “You feel huge pressure when you are live to deliver something which catches such eager attention among worldwide football fans.
    “What I try to do is to avoid thinking about anything which is not what’s happening on stage and following our procedure correctly. That’s not always easy, at times I feel I would need some kind of zen technique…”
    Is Giorgio Marchetti married and does he have children?
    Yes, Marchetti is married and has children.
    He is married to Matilde and the pair have three children together, Andrea, Davide and Matteo.
    The family live in Nyon, which is the city where UEFA is based. More

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    Former Tottenham star splits from THIRD wife just days after announcing retirement from football

    FORMER Tottenham, AC Milan and Barcelona midfielder Kevin Prince-Boateng has split from his model wife just days after announcing his retirement from football.Boateng had most recently been plying his trade for Bundesliga 2 side Hertha Berlin but called time on his career aged 36 last week.
    Kevin Prince-Boateng and wife Valentina Fradegrada have split up after 14 months of marriageCredit: Instagram / @valentinafradegrada
    The two had been declared ‘the hottest couple alive’Credit: Instagram / @valentinafradegrada
    Fradegrada is an Italian modelCredit: Instagram / @valentinafradegrada
    Boateng and Fradegrada’s marriage is Boateng’s thirdCredit: Instagram / @valentinafradegrada
    Boateng and wife Valentina Fradegrada, 31, have decided to call time on their marriage after 14 months, according to Newsflash agency in Germany.
    Fradegrada is Boateng’s third wife with the two dating for just a year before tying the knot in June 2022.
    Fans of Boateng were shocked to find out about the split after the former Ghana-international deleted all pictures with Fradegrada from his Instagram.
    He also removed Fradegrada’s name from his Instagram name having double-barreled his own as part of the pair’s union.
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    Only last year the pair were declared “The Hottest Couple Alive” after raunchy snaps showed Valentina straddling Boateng as she wore a micro blue bikini.
    Neither have given a reason for the split but Valentina – who has more than 3.3. Instagram followers – has apparently found a new man.
    She was spotted holidaying in Monaco with the unnamed man, reported German outlet Bild.
    A friend of the couple told reporters: “Both are apart. In the end, unfortunately, it failed because of family expectations.”
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    When asked about the split Boateng’s management said: “Kevin is currently concentrating on his life after his professional career.
    “He is currently in Australia with Fifa to support women’s football and other projects.”
    Fradegrada hails from Italy and the two tied the knot in the Italian village of Siena.
    But the pair also hosted their marriage in the Metaverse and tied the knot on a digital version of the moon.
    The two have a wine business together – named Fradegrada wineCredit: Instagram / @valentinafradegrada
    Fradegrada was spotted in Monaco with another man following the splitCredit: Instagram / @valentinafradegrada

    At the time Boateng was quoted as saying: “I wanted to do something special for Valentina, something that nobody had ever done.
    “We were able to celebrate our love like no one has ever done before, in a space location.
    “I want to marry her because she gives me peace.
    “For as long as I can remember, and I’m 35 years old now, I’ve been looking for peace to find my inner calm – and that calmness just gives me.”
    Valentina added: “I want to marry him because we have a rare chemistry. We respect each other very much.”
    The couple had even offered a limited number of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to fans keen on joining the occasion, costing £41 each.
    Boateng has two children with his first wife Jenny, who he divorced in 2011 after four years of marriage.
    He then married TV presenter Melissa Satta in 2016 after the two met in 2011.
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    Satta famously claimed that Boateng’s injury problems stemmed from the couple having sex “eight to ten times a week.”
    The two divorced in December 2021 after five years of marriage.
    Boateng is reportedly now concentrating on his work at the Women’s World CupCredit: Instagram / @valentinafradegrada More