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    Inside Man City WAGs’ glamorous lives as Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne’s partners steal show at title celebrations

    THEY say that behind every successful man there stands a woman. It certainly appears to be the case with the Manchester City team, who were crowned Premier League champions after a win over Chelsea over the weekend.
    Ilkay Gundogan is married to model Sara Arfaoui, one of the most popular WAGSCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    Most of their WAGS joined them on a night out to celebrate winning the prestigious trophy for an incredible three consecutive seasons – and stole the show in the process.
    Here, we take a look at the luxurious lives of some of the other halves of the Manchester City squad.
    Sasha Attwood
    Sasha Attwood has been dating Jack Grealish since they were 16Credit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
    Their relationship has been highly scrutinised due to his bad boy reputationCredit: sasha_rebecca/Instagram
    Thanks to her relationship with winger Jack Grealish, Sasha Attwood has become one of Britain’s most talked about WAGS.
    They are childhood sweethearts and have been together since they were 16.
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    Keen to build a legacy of her own, she has forged a career in the modelling industry and has been scooped up by beauty giant L’Oreal.
    Sasha has starred in social media campaigns for the brand, thanks to her 173,000 followers on Instagram.
    On her social media pages, Sasha often posts about her holidays to places such as Mykonos, Santorini, Dubai, and California.
    Her relationship with Jack, 27, has come under scrutiny in the past due to his bad boy reputation, but they appear to be stronger than ever these days. 
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    Isabel Haugseng Johansen
    Isabel Haugseng Johansen hilariously dressed in boyfriend Erling Haaland’s trademark PJs as they celebrated at a nightclub this weekCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    She is said to have moved away from Norway to be with himCredit: Getty
    Isabel, 19, is the girlfriend of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and left her home country of Norway to live with him.
    But she’s not just the girlfriend of one of the best players in the world – she’s also a footballer herself, with the couple said to have met through the sport.
    When Erling, 22, made the move to City, student Isabel – who has played for local Norwegian club Bryne – was granted permission to study remotely so she could be with him.
    He is said to be totally “smitten” with Isabel and the pair have enjoyed many luxurious holidays, including a vacation to a villa in Marbella last year.
    During City’s title win party, the love birds were snapped celebrating by wearing matching silk blue pyjamas.
    Michele Lacroix
    Michele turned heads when she showed up to Manchester City’s celebrations in a see-through topCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    She has been married to Kevin De Bruyne since 2017Credit: .instagram/lacroixmichele
    Michele Lacroix, 29, and Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne have been married since June 2017 after meeting when he was playing for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
    The couple share three children – sons Mason Milian, Rome, and Suri, who was born in September last year.
    Michele regularly shares steamy bikini pics of herself and has amassed a following of 383,000 on Instagram.
    Although she’s not a regular at his games, they have been spotted enjoying some quality time together at holiday destinations such as the Maldives.
    Glamorous Michele made headlines this week when she went braless in a see-through top as the WAGs joined their partners to celebrate.
    Taylor Ward
    Taylor is the daughter of reality TV star Dawn Ward and ex-footballer Ashley Ward
    She married Riyad Mahrez in a secret Islamic law ceremony in 2021
    Model and socialite Taylor, 24, is the wife of winger Riyad Mahrez.
    She’s one of the most popular WAGS on social media and has a staggering 2.5million followers on Instagram. Her mother is Dawn, the reality star who is married to football star Ashley Ward.
    After months of speculation, they confirmed their relationship on social media in October 2020 and tied the knot in a secret ceremony in 2021.
    They have confirmed that they are planning another wedding in the UK so their union can be legally recognised as the first one was under Islamic law.
    In July last year, Taylor and Riyad confirmed that they have welcomed their first child together.
    The blonde beauty certainly has a taste for the finer things in life and has been spotted holidaying at destinations such as the Bahamas, Maldives, Dubai, and Lake Como.
    She also decks herself in pricey designers such as Dior, LV, and Chanel. 
    Sara Arfaoui
    Sara is a model and TV personality who has fronted several reality showsCredit: Instagram / @sarabenamira
    She’s been married to Ilkay Gundogan since 2022Credit: Instagram / @sarabenamira
    Sara Arfaoui, 28, has been married to German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, since last year.
    They tied the knot at a registry office in Denmark before holding a lavish ceremony at Lake Como.
    She was born in France but moved to Italy at a young age and has carved out a successful career as a model and television personality and has hosted several reality shows.
    Like many of her fellow WAGS, she enjoys the highlife and has been spotted holidaying at exotic locations.
    Unfortunately, she hasn’t taken too well with British cuisine since moving from Italy and has written about the “horrible food” on her Instagram page.
    The couple welcomed their first child in March this year, a day after City’s Champions League win over RB Leipzig.
    Olivia Naylor
    John Stones is said to have left his childhood sweetheart when he met Olivia NaylorCredit: Instagram @olivianaylor
    The pair welcomed a son in January this yearCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    John Stones met his girlfriend, former beautician Olivia Naylor, at a nightclub.
    The self-professed “brows, lash line, lip blush and microblading” expert is a mother of two – one from a previous relationship – while John also has a daughter with ex Millie.
    In January this year, the couple welcomed a son, their first child together.
    Olivia, 33, has a successful beauty career and owns her own salon near her home in Cheshire.
    She recently showed off helped to shed light on the condition of a two-year-old boy living with leukaemia.
    Rebecca Cooke
    Rebecca is extremely private and likes to keep away from the limelightCredit: Getty
    She has two kids with midfielder Phil FodenCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Rebecca is the long-term partner of midfielder Phil Foden, 22 and the pair are said to live together in a £3.2million mansion.
    She became a mother at 18 when she gave birth to their son, Ronnie.
    Reflecting on his birth, Phil said: “I was there for the birth. I walked out of the room, gave it a little tear and then went back in like nothing happened.
    “I’m not one for crying in front of people. I like to be on my own, but I was there in the room, watched it happen and it was a special moment. Your life changes.”
    They welcomed a daughter in 2021 but her name has not been made public.
    Ines Tomaz
    Ines Tomaz and Bernando Silva announced their engagement in 2022
    She’s environmentally conscious and likes to support brands with the same ideology
    Lisbon-born Ines, 24, has been with Bernardo Silva since 2020 and announced their engagement in 2022.
    She often posts herself in swimwear on Instagram where she has over 100,000 followers and promotes brands that support the environment.
    The pair met shortly before the Covid lockdowns and stayed with friends in a large house not far from Lisbon.
    They moved to a new house in Manchester last year and recently announced they’re expecting their first child together.
    Lais Morares
    Lais Morares has been married to goalkeeper Ederson since 2014Credit: Instagram @ederson93
    She’s been seen cheering her husband on in the stands at the EtihadCredit: Getty
    Lais has been married to goalie Ederson, considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world, since 2014.

    She keeps her life extremely private but is said to be a hands-on mum to the couple’s three children.
    Lais has been seen cheering on her husband from the stands at the club’s Etihad Stadium. More

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    Ex-UFC champ Eddie Alvarez defends wife screaming during his fights and says critics can ‘go f*** themselves’

    EDDIE ALVAREZ defended his wife for screaming in support of him and said critics can “go f*** themselves.” Alvarez met his partner Jamie as a teenager and now the couple have four children, three sons and one daughter.
    Eddie Alvarez fighting Chad Mendes in a bare-knuckle boxing fightCredit: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
    Eddie Alvarez with his wife JamieCredit: @ealvarezfight
    The couple have four children togetherCredit: @ealvarezfight
    Jamie has been a regular at her husband’s fights throughout his storied career and has been known to make herself heard.
    She often screams in support of Alvarez and his most recent bout was no different.
    The American beat Chad Mendes in a brutal bare-knuckle boxing fight but his wife stole the show in the crowd.
    Although Alvarez is also in his wife’s corner and defended her passionate support.
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    He said on The MMA Hour: “Listen, man, that’s my f*****g chick and if anybody has anything to say, they can go f*** themselves.
    “My wife’s been watching me fight — we met each other when we were 15 years old. We have four children together.
    “I am her f*****g guy and if something happens to me, now you can feel her pain and what she’s feeling.
    “She has my four children, man. She’s my f*****g ride or die.
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    “She can’t control what’s going on and her yelling or her screaming, that’s how she feels.
    “It’s genuine so if you don’t like it, deal with it. But it’s f*****g genuine. I hear her and so does everyone else. We all hear her.”
    Alvarez crossed over to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship after leaving Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship.
    And he beat Mendes, 37, in his bare-knuckle debut by split-decision in a bout Conor McGregor – who beat both in the UFC – watched live.
    Chad Mendes was beaten by Eddie AlvarezCredit: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo and I are ‘married in the eyes of God’ says Georgina Rodriguez as she drops huge wedding hint

    GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has dropped a huge wedding hint as she claimed her and Cristiano Ronaldo are “married in the eyes of God”. The model is believed to have been dating the football star since at least 2016 and the couple have two children together.
    Georgina has been exploring her relationship with Ronaldo in her new Netflix show
    Fans have gotten a fascinating insight into their life in recent days with the release of the second season of “I Am Georgina” on Netflix.
    With the cameras following the star around, she explained the relationship between her and Ronaldo in depth.
    She said: “I really couldn’t be more married. Cristiano and I are married in the eyes of God, that’s all that matters to me.
    “He protects us and keeps us together. One day though, a ceremony will follow. 
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    “I’m lucky I can show you dreams really do come true. I appreciate the opportunities God has given to me.”
    Georgina has also opened up on her the heartbreaking death of one of her twins in childbirth last year.
    In a trailer for the series, the 29-year-old breaks down in tears as she said: “Life is hard, life continues. I have reason to carry on and be strong.
    “Cris encouraged me massively to carry on with all my commitments. He said: ‘Carry on with your life, it’s going to do you good.’”
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    Georgina has been readjusting to life in Saudi Arabia in recent months.
    Ronaldo has become a star of the Saudi pro league for Al-Nassr since leaving Manchester United at the end of last season.
    Despite his move the 38-year-old continues to make headlines in Europe and earlier this week for Portugal broke the record for most international appearances ever.
    Glamorous Georgina appears to be enjoying life in Saudi ArabiaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfOydu7sJaK/
    The couple are believed to have been dating since 2016Credit: Getty More

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    Who is Patrick Vieira’s wife Cheryl Plaza Vieira and how many children do they have?

    PATRICK Vieira was sacked as manager of Crystal Palace after a run of 12 games without a win in March 2023.Vieira’s Selhurst park dismissal means he will now have more time to spend with his family. This is what we know about his wife Cheryl.
    Cheryl Plaza Vieira has been married to former Arsenal hero Patrick since 2005
    Who is Patrick Vieira’s wife Cheryl Plaza Vieira?
    Cheryl Plaza Vieira is the wife of former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira.
    She was born in 1968 in Trinidad and Tobago to parents Cecil Blackman and Marcelline Wilma Plaza.
    Cheryl and Patrick met in 1998, during his early years at the London club.
    He was just 24 at the time.
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    Cheryl is eight years older than her husband, and had been married twice before meeting him.
    Her first marriage was to grocer’s son Naseem Mohammed but ended in divorce before she wed second husband Desmond Campbell, a telecoms engineer and sports fan.
    Cheryl worked at the Treasury in London before giving it up to live with French World Cup winner, Vieira.
    She learnt French at the Berlitz language school in London.
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    The couple were first pictured together as Vieira and the France team celebrated winning the European Championship in 2000.
    When did they get married and do they have any children?
    The pair married in 2005, the same year the Frenchman left Arsenal for Juventus.
    They have one child together, a daughter named Cheries.
    Vieira is known to keep his family life private, with very little information known about his daughter.
    What is Patrick Vieira’s net worth?
    According to Celebrity Net Worth, Vieira has a net worth of over £27million.
    Vieira was reportedly earning £4million a year while at Crystal Palace, after signing at the start of the 2021/22 season.
    His final contract at Arsenal, signed in August 2003 before their invincible season, was reportedly worth £72,000 a week.
    He made 279 appearances for the Gunners before a €20million (£14m) transfer to Italian champions Juventus.
    He only stayed one season before moving to Inter Milan in a €9.5m (£6.5m) deal.
    He played 67 games for the Italian club before returning to England at Manchester City for the 2010/2011 season.
    He retired from football in 2011 but stayed on at City as Football Development Executive.
    In 2015, he signed up as head coach at New York City FC, reportedly becoming the highest paid in the MLS.
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    From there he moved to head up Ligue 1 side Nice in 2018, before his appointment as Palace boss.
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    I met my wife because Premier League manager kept sticking me on the bench – I wanted him to come to our wedding

    JULEN LOPETEGUI was almost named Sergio Oliveira’s best man after benching him while at former side Porto.The midfielder has claimed that being benched by the Spaniard turned out to be the “best thing” ever as it allowed him to meet his wife.
    Sergio Oliveira met his wife, Cristiana, after being benched by manager Julen LopeteguiCredit: Instagram @cristianagpereira
    The couple met at Porto’s stadiumCredit: Instagram @cristianagpereira
    They have been married since 2019Credit: Instagram @cristianagpereira
    Oliveira almost asked Lopetegui to be his best manCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Oliveira married Christiana Pereira in 2019 after meeting while he was out of the Portuguese outfit’s side.
    The 30-year-old only featured three times while Lopetegui was manager of the club.
    But it turns out he’s very grateful – and almost gave the boss an important role at his wedding.
    In an Instagram Q&A, Oliveira wrote: “I met my wife at Estadio do Dragao.
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    “Thanks to Lopetegui who always left me on the bench. Best thing ever. 
    “I was close to inviting him to be the best man at the wedding.”
    The midfielder has since made the move to Turkey and is playing for Galatasaray.
    Lopetegui left Porto in 2016 after a year and a half in charge.
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    He went on to manage Spain as well as Real Madrid and Sevilla before joining his current club Wolves this season.
    However, his tenure as Spain’s boss ended on a sour note as he was sacked just one day before the 2018 World Cup in Russia after it was announced he would take over at Madrid following the tournament.
    Oliveira only played three times under the now Wolves managerCredit: EPA
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    Celeb BB’s Natasha Giggs – who had affair with Man Utd legend Ryan – living with fireman who left his wife and 3 kids

    CELEBRITY Big Brother’s Natasha Giggs has scored with a married man again — this time bagging a hunky fireman.The reality TV star, who had an affair with ex-footballer Ryan Giggs despite being wed to his brother Rhodri, is living with Haroon Headley after he walked out on his wife Nicole.
    Natasha Giggs has scored with a married man again — this time bagging a hunky firemanCredit: Dan Kennedy – The Sun
    Natasha is living with Haroon Headley after he walked out on his wife NicoleCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
    The couple moved in to a three-bedroom home together in ManchesterCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
    Natasha had an affair with Ryan Giggs despite being wed to his brother RhodriCredit: Getty
    Mum-of-four Natasha, 40, and dad-of-three Haroon, 45, have now moved in to a three-bedroom home together in Greater Manchester.
    But a source warned that Natasha, who also bedded a string of other footballers, may have met her match.
    The source said: “Haroon walked out on his wife and three kids a couple of months ago after more than 20 years of being together.
    “He has always fancied himself as a bit of a ladies’ man.
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    “Earlier this year things started to go from bad to worse in their relationship. Haroon would disappear for hours and then be very defensive when Nicole asked where he had been.
    “He and Natasha met and they hit it off and it would appear she knew he was a married man.
    “It may be she has met her match in him. Time will tell.”
    Stacey’s betrayal of husband Rhodri, 45, came to light in June 2011 when she admitted she had been sleeping with his footie ace brother Ryan, 49, for eight years.
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    She revealed she aborted Ryan’s baby just weeks before she married Rhodri in Las Vegas.
    Natasha and Ryan first began dating secretly in 2003 and continued their affair while his wife Stacey had been pregnant with their two children.
    The day before her interview was published, Natasha fled to Spain, leaving her mum to go round to tell Rhodri.
    Natasha, who has two children with Rhodri, appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, telling housemates: “I had a really long affair with a footballer who happened to be my brother-in-law.”
    A year later she started dating Mark Smith and had two more children with him.
    The couple are believed to have split during lockdown.
    Last year, Rhodri claimed his ex-wife had flings with ten footballers.
    Ryan Giggs with his mum and brother Rhodri with the Premiership trophyCredit: Collect
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    Who is Dani Alves’ wife Joana Sanz and how long have they been married?

    DANI ALVES is the most decorated footballer in the history of the game.The former Barcelona, Juventus and PSG star has won ALMOST every trophy there is in the game – apart from the World Cup.
    Joana Sanz at Dani Alves’ unveiling at Paris Saint-German in 2017Credit: AP:Associated Press
    Sanz is a Spanish supermodelCredit: Instagram @joanasanz
    And Alves, now 39, is still playing after leaving Barcelona in 2022.
    He has been backed by his supermodel wife for the last seven years.
    Who is Dani Alves’ wife Joana Sanz?
    Joana Sanz and Dani Alves met in 2015 after being introduced by a mutual friend.
    Joanna was born in Tenerife in 1993.

    The supermodel has been strutting the catwalk since she was 17 and has since worked with Jimmy Choo, YSL, L’Oriel and many other famous brands.
    She has been based in Madrid and the pair only met just before Alves moved to Juventus in Italy.
    Alves had to propose to Joana THREE TIMES before she finally accepted the engagement.
    According to reports, she was not keen on the idea of marriage and was reluctant to accept Alves’ engagement ring.
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    But the pair married in 2017 in a private ceremony in Ibiza.
    Has Dani Alves been married before?
    Yes, the Brazil superstar has had a previous marriage.
    He wed Dinora Santana in 2008 but they divorced in 2011.
    The pair have two kids together – Daniel and Vitoria.
    Alves’ ex-wife is no mug either – she runs the football agency Kick & Run Sports Management, which is based in Germany.
    After their divorce, she reportedly helped Alves get a new contract at Barcelona and facilitated his move to Juventus in 2016. More

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    Who is Ousmane Dembele’s wife and when did they get married?

    BARCELONA star Ousmane Dembele has been a married man for over a year.Ousmane has reportedly known his wife Rima since his early days at French side Rennes – and here’s everything we know about her.
    Ousmane Dembele and his wife Rima EdboucheCredit: Instagram/rimaedbouche
    Who is Ousmane Dembele’s wife?
    Rima Edbouche was born in Douar Aghbalou, southwestern Morocco.
    She rose to fame via TikTok and boasts thousands of followers online.
    Before meeting the Barcelona star, the Moroccan beauty attended university in France after graduating from high school.
    At the time of writing she is still pursuing a degree at university level.
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    It is widely assumed that couple met while Dembele was plying his trade at boyhood club Rennes – suggesting the couple have therefore been dating for some time.  
    However, they have always kept their relationship private and behind closed doors.
    When did Ousmane Dembele and his wife get married?
    According to insiders, Dembele and his wife tied the knot during a private ceremony in December 2021.
    Reports suggested the event followed strict Moroccan tradition including traditional music and dress.
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    Snaps taken from the ceremony showed Edbouche in a stylish Moroccan caftan.
    Both Dembele and Edbouche are practising Muslims.
    Do Ousmane Dembele and his wife have any children?
    According to Sport, Dembele and his wife share a daughter together.
    The tot was reportedly born on September, 16, 2022 at a local hospital in Barcelona.
    However, “despite getting little sleep,” Dembele was back in action on the pitch just hours later as he started the Catalan side’s 3-0 win over Elche.
    “He was asked to play and the winger accepted happily,” journalist Helena Condis claimed at the time.
    Dembele moved to Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund for a whopping £135million in 2017.
    During his career to date, he’s won two titles and two Spanish Cups for the Spaniards.
    He also played a crucial part in France’s run to World Cup glory in 2018. More