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    Arsenal and England star Aaron Ramsdale marries pregnant partner in intimate ceremony and shares heartwarming photos

    ARSENAL and England keeper Aaron Ramsdale has married his long-term partner Georgina Irwin in an intimate ceremony. The Gunners No1 proposed to Georgina, 27, back in August of last year.
    Aaron Ramsdale and Georgina Irwin sealed their marriage with a kiss
    Aaron bent down to kiss Georgina’s pregnant stomach too
    The pair looked smitten walking down the street after their ceremony
    Aaron placed the wedding ring onto Georgina’s hand
    The newlyweds posed with their family and friends outside after the service
    They were covered in confetti on their way out to celebrate
    The pair tied the knot yesterday at a ceremony with a small number of guests.
    Their marriage comes after Aaron took to Instagram at the start of June to announce that they are expecting their first child.
    Georgina is a flight attendant for British Airways and met the England ace back in 2019.
    She is also co-owner of a sportswear brand called Gymnetix.
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    The couple began dating when Aaron was on loan at AFC Wimbledon and have been inseparable since.
    Georgina shared photos of the couples wedding day on her Instagram to her 21,000 followers with the caption “My Forever”.
    She has also now changed her name on her profile to Georgina Ramsdale.
    Aaron also took to his Instagram page to share the heartwarming photos with his fans.
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    The 25-year-old’s comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from the likes of Jude Bellingham and Kalvin Phillips.
    The Premier League shot stopper has just finished his International duty with England, but will be back in action soon when Arsenal’s pre-season tour begins in July.
    Aaron wore a grey suit without a tie whilst Georgina wore a cropped style wedding dress
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    Who is Jack Wilshere’s wife Andriani Michael and do they have children together?

    JACK Wilshere is a former football player working as a coach.The Arsenal legend was seen on the pitch again for Soccer Aid with his wife Adriani Michael supporting him as always.
    Jack Wilshere married Andriani Michael in 2017 and have two children togetherCredit: Refer to Caption
    Who is Jack Wilshere’s wife Andriani Michael?
    Andriani was born on May 22, 1991, in England.
    She is married to Jack after he popped the question at her 25th surprise birthday party.
    The couple reportedly met at a barber shop owned by Andriani’s father.
    Her father, Michael Michael, is Jack’s barber, and according to his Twitter bio, he is also a scout for Chelsea and a close protection officer.
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    The couple married in 17 June, 2017 in a lavish three-day ceremony in Italy.
    The former Gunners footballer often sings his wife’s praises particularly during difficult times.
    During one serious injury, Jack wrote on Instagram in 2015: “When nothing seems to be going your way, it’s important to have people around you that love you…..but more importantly, the one you love.”
    The post included a picture of the loved up couple sitting in a huge basket chair.
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    Do Jack Wilshere and Andriani Michael have any children together?
    The pair had their first child Siena in 2018 and welcomed a baby boy, Jack, in February 2020.
    Jack has two other children from his previous relationship with Lauren Neal.
    His first son was born in 2011, Archie, and Delilah Grace was born in 2013.
    When did Jack Wilshere retire from football?
    Jack officially retired from football on July 8, 2022, aged 30.
    He said in a statement: “Today I am announcing my retirement from playing professional football.
    “It has been an unbelievable journey filled with so many incredible moments, and I feel privileged to have experienced all that I did during my career.
    “From being the little boy kicking a ball around in the garden to captaining my beloved Arsenal and playing for my country at a World Cup. I have lived my dream.”
    His retirement came after the Danish Superliga club AGF chose not to renew his contract for the 2022-2023 season.
    What teams did Jack Wilshere play for?
    Jack made a name for himself playing as a midfielder for Arsenal from 2008 to 2018 after joining the Arsenal Academy in October 2001 at the age of nine.
    He also joined the Premier League side Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of their 2009–10 season.
    Jack later joined AFC Bournemouth in 2016 for a season-long loan, West Ham United on July 2018 on a three-year contract and he signed for AGF in 2022 on an initial short-term contract until the end of their 2021-2022 season.
    What is Jack Wilshere’s net worth?
    Jack was in 29th place on SportsPro’s list of world’s most marketable athletes in 2013.
    According to Wtfoot, he has an overall net worth of £48 million.
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    Most of his wealth has come from his football including endorsements from Pepsi and Nike.
    He is now back with Arsenal working as the head coach for the Under-18’s division. More

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    Who is Mauricio Pochettino’s wife Karina?

    MAURICIO POCHETTINO is widely regarded as one of the best managers in club football.The Argentine hopes to boost Chelsea’s UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Cup win with his wife Karina supporting from the sidelines.
    Mauricio Pochettino and his wife Karina have been together since 1991 after meeting at a nightclubCredit: AFP
    Who is Mauricio Pochettino’s wife Karina?
    Former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) boss Mauricio is married to Karina Pochettino.
    Karina was born in 1973 in Argentina and studied pharmacy at the City’s National University.
    The couple first met in 1991 in a nightclub when Mauricio was out celebrating his triumphant score for Newell’s Old Boys – an Argentine sports club.
    How long have Mauricio and Karina been married?
    Mauricio and Karina married in 1994, three years after they first met.
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    They have been married for 29 years with Karina often seen supporting her husband.
    Mauricio famously banned his wife from attending matches at White Heart Lane in 2017 due to his superstitions she may jinx their winning streak.
    Karina instead watched the games at home, but that didn’t stop her from having her say.
    Mauricio said in an interview: “When I arrive home she has been watching on TV and says why this or why that? She always gives an opinion — but always after, never before!”
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    How many children do Mauricio and Karina have?
    The pair have two sons together, Maurizio and Sebastiano Pochettino.
    Maurizio was born in Barcelona on March 30, 2001.
    He decided to follow in his father’s step and is a professional football player.
    The young talent joined the academy of Southampton during his father’s managerial career at the club and then moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015.
    He signed a professional contract with the club in 2019 joining their under-23 side.
    He has also played for Watford and now plays for Primera Federación club Gimnàstic de Tarragona.
    Sebastiano was born on January 24, 1995.
    He opted for a life away from competitive football and instead studied European Baccalaureate of Sciences at St Paul’s School in Barcelona.
    After earning his bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise science from Solent University and his master’s degree in science from Université Paris-Saclay, Sebastiano as a first team fitness coach at Paris Saint-Germain. More

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    Arsenal star Ben White ties knot with girlfriend Milly Adams as model writes ‘finally married my best friend’

    BEN WHITE has married his long-term partner Milly Adams.Milly announced she and the Arsenal defender had tied the knot on Instagram.

    They are believed to have started dating at the start of last yearCredit: Instagram
    She claimed that she had “married her best friend” in the touching post.
    The two wed at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on Sunday.
    White, 25, revealed the wedding date in a post of his own on Instagram.
    He shared the news with his 869k followers on the platform, along with a collection of photos.
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    One picture showed the happy couple sharing a kiss during their ceremony.
    In another snap, the two can be seen walking down the steps at the venue hand in hand.
    Model Milly, 25, stunned as she wore a white waistcoat and trousers, while White looked very dapper in his double-breasted suit jacket.
    On the inside of his jacket, he had the words “Mr and Mrs White” embroidered as a classy touch.
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    The newlyweds also matched each other as they donned matching sunglasses.
    White proposed to Milly back in June after they are thought to have been dating since the start of last year.
    The model, who boasts 18,6k followers on Instagram, also graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2019.
    The event was the perfect pick-me-up for the defender after suffering a disappointing end to the season.
    Arsenal missed out on the Premier League trophy after a poor run of form over the last couple of months allowed Manchester City to overtake them and retain the title.
    White starred for the club this season as he solidified his spot in the first-team.
    The defender is also believed to be on the cusp of a return to the England squad with Gareth Southgate opening talks with him to discuss a comeback to the international level.
    Milly is a modelCredit: Instagram
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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.
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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/
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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.
    Vieira had a £4million a year contract with the Premier League club. More