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      Ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane marries ‘long-term girlfriend’ in secret ceremony in native Senegal

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      FORMER Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has married a woman thought to be his long-term girlfriend in a secret ceremony in Senegal.Al-Nassr star Mane, 31, is preparing to captain Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast this month.
      Sadio Mane married Aicha Tamba in a secret ceremony on SundayCredit: Magvision Evens
      The pair are from the same area of SenegalCredit: Magvision Evens
      The words ‘Mrs Mane’ could be seen behind a bed they sat onCredit: Magvision Evens
      But just days before their campaign gets underway, the ex-Bayern Munich man has tied the knot with Aisha Tamba.
      It was originally reported that his new bride was 18 years old, but there are claims on social media that she is 26
      According to Business Day, the couple married in a mosque in Keur Massar on Sunday – located in Dakar, Senegal’s capital.
      The pair are from the same area of Senegal.
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      Photos of the wedding were shared on Instagram and received more than 85,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
      A video was also shared of the pair sat together as they posed for photos.
      The wedding comes after Pulse Sports reported that Mane opened a new stadium in his home town of Bambali earlier this month.
      Mane did not disclose any personal relationships during his six-year spell at Liverpool.
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      Mane and Aisha married one week before the forward begins Senegal’s defence of the Africa Cup of NationsCredit: Magvision Evens
      The couple looked incredibly happy to have tied the knotCredit: Magvision Evens
      Mane taking a look at his wedding picturesCredit: Instagram / @magvision_evens_official
      Forward Mane spent six years at LiverpoolCredit: AFP
      Mane won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022Credit: AFP
      It was rumoured he had been dating Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy.
      However, neither confirmed this to be true.
      Back in 2022, Mane discussed the kind of person he was looking for as a partner.
      He told Tribune: “I’ve seen a lot of girls asking me why I am not married, but sorry you might be wasting your time. The woman I marry will not be on social networks.
      “I want to marry a woman who respects God and prays well. Everyone has their own way of making their choice of love.”
      Aisha has no presence on social media.
      Meanwhile, Mane’s Senegal begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Gabon on Monday.
      Mane is now Cristiano Ronaldo’s team-mateCredit: Alamy
      He joined Saudi Arabian Al-Nassr last summer after just 12 months with Bayern Munich.
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      But his most prolific spell came at Liverpool where he scored 120 goals and provided 48 assists in 269 games.
      He helped Jurgen Klopp’s men to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Club World Cup. More

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      Who was Franz Beckenbauer’s wife Heidi Beckenbauer?

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      FORMER football ace Franz Beckenbauer has passed away aged 78.The German sports star – who is widely-regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time – sadly leaves behind his beloved wife and his children.
      Heidi Beckenbauer with her late husband Franz BeckenbauerCredit: Getty
      Who was Franz Beckenbauer’s wife Heidi Beckenbauer?
      The late Franz Beckenbauer married his wife Heidi in 2006, and they were together up until his death.
      During their time together they welcomed two children, Francessca and Noel.
      Sadly it was announced on January 8, 2023, that Beckenbauer had passed away.
      A family statement read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce that husband and father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family.
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      “We ask that you be able to mourn in silence and refrain from asking any questions.”
      Tributes have flooded, which read: “We’ll miss you Kaiser. Legend forever. Rest in peace.”
      Another added: “The best defender of all-time. RIP.”
      A third commented: “I am absolutely speechless, rest in peace Kaiser.”
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      More said: “RIP legend. Commiserations to his family.”
      Beckenbauer played 103 games for the former West Germany, and played at three World Cups.
      He was captain of the World Cup-winning team in 1974 when they beat Holland.
      And he then repeated the feat as manager, when he led his country to the World Cup in 1990.
      Beckenbauer – nicknamed Der Kaiser, or The Emperor – is one of only three men, along with Brazil’s Mario Zagallo and France’s Didier Deschamps, to have won the World Cup as a player and as a manager.
      Was Franz Beckenbauer married before?
      Beckenbauer was married three times in his life.
      His first wife was Brigitte who he wed in 1966, but the marriage ended 24 years later.
      Next Beckenbauer married his second wife Sybille in 1990, but they divorced in 2004.
      Did Franz Beckenbauer have any children?
      During his life Beckenbauer had five kids.
      His son Stephan, was also a professional footballer, who died after a long illness on July 31, 2015, at the age of 46.
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      His son Luca is also a professional footballer, playing for SV Wacker Burghausen in the Regionalliga Bayern. More

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      Michael Schumacher family joy as daughter Gina is due to get MARRIED at villa where stricken legend started ‘new life’

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s daughter Gina is set to get married later this year at the family’s luxury villa in Majorca. The 26-year-old will tie the knot with 27-year-old boyfriend Iain Bethke later this year, reports German magazine Bunte and Spanish publication Ultima Hora.
      Michael Schumacher’s daughter Gina will get married this yearCredit: Instagram
      The 26-year-old will tie the knot with 27-year-old boyfriend Iain BethkeCredit: Rex
      Gina and her brother Mick wished their dad happy birthday this week with touching messages as he turned 55Credit: Instagram
      Gina is a horse enthusiastCredit: Rex Features
      A wedding planner from northern Germany has been hired to put the “finishing touches” on the celebration.
      The German magazine – which carried the story on its front page – says the couple will say “I do” under an arch of flowers at the family villa.
      Corinna – the seven-time world champion’s wife- is widely reported to have bought the villa in 2017 from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
      A country music band is set to play live music in the evening at the open-air ceremony – with male guests encouraged to not wear ties due to the temperatures.
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      Horse enthusiasts Gina and Iain went official with their relationship just over six years ago.
      They stepped out at an awards ceremony in Munich in December 2017.
      In September last year, Michael’s daughter shared a new photo on her Instagram account with her boyfriend.
      The reports about the wedding have not specified whether Michael, who turned 55 on January 3 days after the tenth anniversary of his tragic ski accident, will attend.
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      In September 2020, it was claimed Schumacher was spending time at the villa in Majorca.
      Spanish press said he had been moved to the exclusive property on the upmarket estate of Las Brisas near Andratx in the southwest of the island from his Swiss home.
      Corinna reportedly purchased the villa for £27million so she could spend holidays there with her children and friends.
      The house was bought by building magnate Perez in 2005 but he put it up for sale in 2017 after the death of his wife Mari Angeles Sandoval.
      The villa is part of a 15,000 square metre estate which boasts two swimming pools, a helipad, a gym and a huge palm-tree-fringed garden.
      Schumacher was placed in a medically induced coma after a life-threatening skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.
      He was relocated to the family home on the shores of Lake Geneva in September 2014.
      Updates on his health have been few and far between.
      Gina and her brother Mick wished their dad happy birthday this week with touching messages as he turned 55.
      His daughter wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday Papa! throwback to one of many of our adventures.”
      The post was accompanied by an image of her and her brother as children with the Formula One legend.
      Mick, 24, wrote: “Happy birthday to the best Dad ever. Love you!”
      The message showed a photo of them both wearing helmets, with a young Mick smiling and holding his thumb up as Michael looked lovingly towards him.
      Schumacher’s ex-Formula One team Mercedes also posted a birthday message urging him to “keep fighting”.
      Michael’s younger brother Ralf, who was also a F1 driver, told German newspaper Bild last week: “Nothing is like before.”
      He added: “I miss my Michael from back then. Life is sometimes unfair. Michael had been lucky many times in his life, but then the tragic accident happened.
      “Fortunately, modern medicine has made it possible to do some things.”
      His wife Corinna offered a rare insight on her husband’s state in a Netflix documentary in 2021.
      She admitted: “I miss Michael every day.
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      “But it is not just me who misses him. It’s the children, the family, his father, everyone around him. I mean, everybody misses Michael, but Michael is here.
      “Different, but he’s here, and that gives us strength. We’re together. We live together at home.”
      Gina shares her love of horses with her mother, CorinnaCredit: Splash News
      The couple will say ‘I do’ under an arch of flowers at the villaCredit: Instagram
      Gina’s birthday post for her dad was accompanied by an image of her and her brother as children with the Formula One legendCredit: Instagram
      Michael Schumacher, pictured with his wife Corinna, had a tragic ski accidentCredit: Alamy
      Corinna has cared for Michael since his accident and updates on his health are few and far betweenCredit: Getty More

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      I’m a former Man Utd star – I was more worried about meeting my wife for the first time than before World Cup final

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      FORMER Manchester United star Bastian Schweinsteiger has played in the final of the Champions League, World Cup and Euros.But he was more nervous when meeting his now wife for the first time than he was prior to some of the biggest matches in world football.
      Bastian Schweinsteiger played for United from 2015 to 2016Credit: AFP or licensors
      He is married to ex-tennis champion Ana IvanovicCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The couple met in New York after being set up by a mutual friendCredit: Instagram @bastianschweinsteiger
      Schweinsteiger won 18 trophies during a glittering spell with Bayern Munich as well as the World Cup with Germany in 2014 and FA Cup with United two years after.
      And his wife Ana Ivanovic has an equally impressive collection of accolades.
      The former tennis world No1 has 15 career titles to her name, including one Grand Slam at the French Open in 2008.
      Sports worlds collided when Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic were set up by his basketball pal Steffen Hamann in New York.
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      The retired German footballer explained to Bild that he was extremely anxious before meeting Ana.
      But he had a code word either – “come on, let’s go for a walk together” or “okay, see you later, Steffen” – depending on how first impressions went the Serbian tennis ace.
      Schweinsteiger said: “I wasn’t that good at English when we met, so I listened to Ana a lot at the beginning.
      “I was a bit on the defensive and saw what was coming.”
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      Schweinsteiger says it was love at first sightCredit: Instagram @anaivanovic
      The couple are expecting their third childCredit: AFP
      “It was love at first sight. You feel special moments and you can recognise them when you look deeply into someone’s eyes – that’s exactly how it was with me.”
      The couple tied the knot in Venice in 2016 and the combative midfielder showed his softer side with a romantic proposal.
      He revealed: “In London there are small parks that are only accessible to local residents and then I secretly rented the park from the film called Notting Hill.
      “Of course I knew that Ana was extremely curious and when we walked past the gate ajar, I said to her: ‘Come on. We’ll see.’
      “And then we went in there and then I asked her. This came as a complete surprise to her.
      “I was able to score a few points with her family by asking Ana’s father for her hand in marriage in Serbian.
      “I flew to Belgrade and asked.”
      The power couple have two sons together and are expecting a third kid soon.
      Schweinsteiger is currently being coached tennis by his wife and he jokes that he is getting blown off the court by Ana, who is putting in 30 per cent effort.
      Bastian Schweinsteiger won the World Cup with Germany in 2014Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ana Ivanovic is a former world No1Credit: Alamy More

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      Who is Joey Barton’s partner Georgia McNeil?

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      JOEY Barton and his wife were childhood sweethearts.The former Manchester City and Newcastle star regularly causes controversy by sharing his unpopular opinions online.
      Joey Barton with his partner Georgia McNeilCredit: Instagram
      On December 7, 2023, the former Manchester City star claimed in a X, formally known as Twitter, tirade that women were not qualified to talk about men’s game.
      However, he shares much less about his partner and his private life.
      Who is Joey Barton’s partner Georgia McNeil? 
      Barton married his childhood sweetheart in a lavish ceremony in 2019 at a country house in Oxfordshire.
      How many children do Joey and Georgia have? 
      The couple have two children together – a son born in 2011 and a daughter born in 2014.
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      Who is Joey Barton?
      Barton is a former footballer who played for teams including Manchester City, Newcastle, QPR and Rangers in a 15-year career.
      Barton started his career with Manchester City in 2002 after going through their youth system and went on to make 150 appearances for the club.
      He then moved to Newcastle United in a £5.8million transfer in July 2007 before leaving for Queens Park Rangers in August 2011.
      The midfielder was then put on loan to French side Marseille during the 2012-13 season before making his way to Burnley for one season – helping promote them to the Premier League.
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      Barton made one appearance for England in 2007 – despite criticising some of his fellow players.
      The footballer then began his management career with Fleetwood Town in June 2018 after a stint at Rangers.
      He moved to current club Bristol Rovers in February 2021. More

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      Who is Nicki Shields? TNT Sports Formula E presenter starring alongside Jermaine Jenas

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      NICKI Shield is the television presenter best known as the Formula E pit reporter.But who is she, and what do we know about her career?
      Formula E presenter Nicki Shields gave birth to her third child in August, 2023
      Who is Nicki Shields? 
      Nicola Shields was born on November 1, 1985, and is better known as Nicki. 
      She was born and raised in Twickenham, in west London, along with her brother. 
      Despite growing up competing in go-karting events, in a motorsports-mad family, Nicki took the academic path. 
      Nicki studied Biological and Zoological Sciences at the University of Bristol, graduating in 2007. 
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      She then took a job in finance at UBS, before leaving after just a year to start her own social media company. 
      Nicki’s new business led her to start her presenting career at science and technology events, which led to television opportunities. 
      What TV shows has Nicki Shields presented? 
      Nicki’s television career started in 2012, with a role presenting The Gadget Show Live. 
      The following year, she presented Escape to the Country on BBC, before she made the move to motorsports presenting, at Silverstream TV. 
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      Nicki went on to present Sky Sports F1’s Formula Kart Stars.
      Then in 2016, she started working as a pit-lane reporter for the FIA Formula E Championship, which later moved to ITV.
      In December 2023, it was announced that the former Tottenham and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas will be joining Nicki as the new host of the Formula E coverage, which will be moving from Channel 4 to TNT Sports next season. 
      Rumours that Jermaine may be given the job were circulating from November 2023, after MOTDx was axed by the BBC. 
      Since 2014, Nicki has presented for Goodwood TV. 
      She also presents a series on CNN called Supercharged, which focuses on Formula E. 
      Is Nicki Shields married and does she have children?
      Nicki married her long-term boyfriend Mark Sainthill in Ibiza, and now lives in west London.
      The pair tied to knot after four years together, and have three children together.
      Their eldest, Arthur, was born in 2019, followed by brother Orlando, born in 2021. 
      The couple welcomed their third child, Alyra, in August 2023. 
      Nicki worked until near the very end of her pregnancy. 
      She posted a video of herself presenting while heavily pregnant with her 52.2k Instagram followers, adding: 
      “I did work until 39 weeks pregnant which I know isn’t the norm but I felt good and the baby was developing well, so I felt happy to continue…
      “And made sure I had a nice hot bath at the end of every day towards the end!”
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      When Alyra arrived in August 2023, Nicki wrote on Instagram: “I can’t quite believe it. Am I really a mum of three?
      “It feels so surreal saying that out loud. I’m sure it was only yesterday we were getting married in Ibiza, partying without a care in the world!” More

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      Who is Kate Abdo’s husband Ramtin Abdo?

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      KATE Abdo is one of the most recognised football presenters in the world.Therefore, it comes as no surprise that fans of the sports broadcaster are keen to know more about her life off camera – including her marriage to husband Ramtin Abdo.
      Kate Abdo pictured in May 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Kate Abdo’s husband Ramtin Abdo?
      English sports broadcaster, Kate Abdo, is married to businessman and investor Ramtin Abdo.
      Born in Manchester under the maiden name Giles, she took her husband Ramtin Abdolmajid’s surname – shortened to Abdo – when they wed.
      Aside from this, not much is known about the couple’s relationship, with the pair keeping their romance private from the public eye.
      When did Kate Abdo and Ramtin Abdo get married?
      In October 2023, fans were left in hysterics at Thierry Henry’s reaction after Kate Abdo joked that she was getting engaged.
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      The CBS Sports host and the Arsenal legend were joined by Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards as usual on Champions League nights, when the presenter revealed at the start of the show that she had a big announcement.
      There were audible gasps from Carragher before he quipped: “Are you getting engaged?”
      Abdo responded: “Yes, I am getting engaged, he doesn’t know yet.”
      However, it was only a joke as glamorous Kate is already married, having tied the knot to her husband Ramtin in 2010.
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      But as she made the gag, the cameras quickly cut to Henry – and some fans were convinced that he looked gutted.
      One said: “He almost threw up on the table,” while a second added: “He looks mortified.”
      What does Ramtin Abdo do for a living?
      As mentioned above, Ramtin Abdo is a businessman and investor.
      According to various reports, Ramtin has an estimated net worth of £10million.
      Kate on the other hand has also managed to amass an impressive fortune thanks to her successful career.
      The sports broadcaster is reported to have an estimated net worth of £2million – thanks to a job that has taken her all over the world.
      Kate began her broadcasting career in Germany covering the Bundesliga as a production assistant and has since worked in the UK, Spain, France, and the United States.
      Because of this, she speaks fluent French, German and Spanish.
      So, including English, multilingual Kate speaks an impressive FOUR languages – and she’s previously impressed fans with her skills live on air.
      During a show in November 2022, Kate and her ex-football star co-hosts were shown Champions League interviews by PSG star Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde of Real Madrid, and RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose.
      Kate then effortlessly translated the questions and answers from all three for the English-speaking viewers – earning the star a fist-bump from Thierry Henry.
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      Meanwhile, Micah Richards said: “Wow, Kate! Three interviews, three languages!
      “The first one French, second one Spanish, third German. Das ist gut, Ja!” More

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      Who is Tony Mowbray’s wife Amber?

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      FORMER football boss Tony Mowbray is married to wife Amber.But who is she and who was Mowbray’s first wife Bernadette? From his married life to his family life – here’s everything you need to know.
      Tony Mowbray pictured before the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Sunderland in December 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Tony Mowbray’s wife Amber?
      Former English professional footballer and manager Tony Mowbray wed wife Amber in June 2001 – after first meeting in Ipswich.
      Despite being married to a man in the media, Amber appears to prefer to keep her private life out of the spotlight, with not information publicly known about Mowbray’s wife.
      How many children does Tony Mowbray have with Amber?
      Tony Mowbray and Amber are the parents of three children.
      In September 2022, Mowbray shared a glimpse into life with his children, after joking that his teenage son wasn’t too pleased about his managerial move to Sunderland.
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      Mowbray replaced Alex Neil in the Stadium of Light Hot Seat in August 2022.
      After taking the Sunderland job, Mowbray joked: ”I’m delighted to be here, I have to say though my 13-year-old son who sits in the south stand at the Riverside Stadium isn’t too happy, but he will come around I’m sure.
      ”To be honest, I think all my mates are pleased for me. Everybody knows what an amazing football club this is and what an amazing opportunity.
      ”Everybody puts smiley emojis on that they wish us the best… after Monday night next week. That’s the way football works sometimes!”
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      In December 2023, Sunderland sacked boss Tony Mowbray despite being just three points off the play-offs.
      Who was Tony Mowbray’s first wife Bernadette?
      Prior to his romance to Amber, Mowbray was married to his first wife Bernadette – who tragically passed away during his playing days with Celtic.
      Mowbray lost his wife Bernadette to breast cancer at the start of 1995.
      In June 2020, Mowbray opened up on his emotional departure from Celtic, following the passing of his wife.
      He said: ”I was in Glasgow and (Ipswich manager) George Burley had been phoning.
      ”It was a difficult time for me because I had just lost my wife to breast cancer and I was trying to resurrect my football career. I was trying to get back on the grass and play for Celtic.
      ”George kept phoning and there were some days I wouldn’t take his call and would think ‘it’s George Burley from Ipswich, again’.
      ”I wasn’t ready to move away and was visiting a grave every day for six months of my life with flowers. It was such a difficult decision for me to move on with my life.
      ”I didn’t make that decision because it was George or because it was Ipswich, it was more because it was a place such a long, long way away and I’d decided a clean break would be best for me.
      ”So going from the north west of Scotland to the south east of England seemed like a good idea. I went to Ipswich with great sadness and I was lost, really.
      ”I was on my own and Ipswich helped me get my love of football back. Once I made my mind up I was coming I gave it everything I had. I anticipated being there only a few years because you don’t know how long you will play for.
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      ”I had a manager who trusted me and team-mates who were a pleasure to play with. We achieved some great things.
      ”I met the next love of my life in Ipswich, married her and now we have three great kids. So Ipswich will always be in my heart.” More