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      Inside Michael Schumacher’s daughter’s glam wedding with ‘celeb bonus’, 4am raving…& stricken star’s ‘likely’ attendance

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      GUESTS at Michael Schumacher’s daughter’s wedding partied until 4am despite noise complaints from neighbours.Gina, 27, tied the knot with partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca on Saturday – with her F1 icon dad likely in attendance.Gina and Iain Bethke pictured in 2017Credit: GettyMichael carrying Gina as a toddlerCredit: RexHorse enthusiast Gina pictured at a competition in Germany in 2015Credit: GettyStricken Schumacher is understood to spend a lot of his time at the £27million villa on the sun-soaked Spanish island his wife Corinna bought in 2017.The seven-time F1 champion has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.But it is believed the 55-year-old was at his daughter’s wedding at the weekend.There is now speculation Schumacher could attend the wedding celebrations of his son Mick Schumacher after he got engaged at the weekend to his long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic.More on SchumacherStaff from Jardines Events, who worked at Gina’s wedding, had to hand over their mobile phones before entering the villa so no photos would be taken inside, reports Bild.Guests were also instructed to leave their mobile phones at the door and no media were given permission to attend.The ceremony at the Port d’Andratx villa lasted around half an hour and was followed by a banquet and party.Guests arrived in the Palm Garden at 4pm, and sat in a semicircle around a white pavilion.Most read in MotorsportGina and Iain, who have been together for seven years, exchanged their vows at 4.45pm.Michael Schumacher security guard ‘tried to blackmail stricken F1 star for £12million so he could pay off his debts’Her floral lace dress cost around 3000 euros (£2,500) and she wore a gold bangle on her wrist from Cartier.While it was a joyous day for the Schumachers, neighbours of the villa were left bleary-eyed as partying went on until 4am.Several residents complained they were kept awake by loud music.The bass from a specially installed music system is claimed to have caused the area to shake, reports Bild.In Majorca, authorities have been known to cut the electricity of party households when there are too many complaints from residents.But the Schumachers are said to benefit from a so-called “celeb bonus” – meaning authorities likely turned a blind eye as they’re celebrities.And the day before the wedding, around 100 guests were invited to a ‘White Party’.Security measures were ramped up in and outside the exclusive Mhares Sea Club in Puigderrós.Horse enthusiasts Gina and Iain went official with their relationship nearly seven years ago.The reports about the wedding in January did not specify whether Michael would attend.He turned 55 in January just days after the tenth anniversary of his tragic ski accident on December 29.Michael Schumacher pictured with a baby Max Verstappen, right, and his daughter GinaCredit: NetflixSchumacher pictured skiing in 2005Credit: AFPIn September 2020 it was claimed Schumacher was spending time at the villa in Majorca.Spanish press said he had been moved from his Swiss home to the exclusive property, which is located on the upmarket estate of Las Brisas near Andratx in the south-west of Majorca.The revelation came after ex-Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore’s ex-wife Elisabetta Gregoraci claimed: “Michael doesn’t speak, he communicates with his eyes.“Only three people can visit him and I know who they are.”Speaking on the Italian version of Big Brother, the brunette added: “They moved to Spain and his wife has set up a hospital in that house.”German tabloid Bild first linked the F1 legend to Florentino Perez’s Majorca mansion in July 2018, saying Corinna snapped it up for £27million so she could spend holidays there with family 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.Updates on the racing legend’s health have been few and far between.Gina and her brother Mick wished their dad happy birthday with touching messages when he turned 55.Gina wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday Papa! throwback to one of many of our adventures.”The post was accompanied by a picture of her and her brother as kids with the F1 star.Mick, now 25, 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 an F1 driver, told Bild at the end of last year: “Nothing is like before.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe 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.” More

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      Hopes for Michael Schumacher as he ‘could attend son Mick’s wedding’ amid rumours he appeared at daughter Gina’s

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      HOPES are growing for Michael Schumacher as it’s speculated he could attend his son’s wedding following rumours he appeared at his daughter’s nuptials.The seven-time F1 champion is said to have attended the marriage of his daughter Gina, 27, to Iain Bethke, in a private ceremony.Michael Schumacher, seen here in July 2006, reportedly attended his daughter Gina’s weddingCredit: GettyGina and Iain went public with their relationship in 2017Credit: Babiradpicture/ShutterstockGina with her then boyfriend Iain BethkeThe pair tied the knot in Majorca, at the family’s luxury villa, near the upmarket resort of Port d’Andratx.Schumacher’s attendance has not been confirmed by his family.Stricken Schumacher has reportedly spent much of his time at the £27million villa, which is believed to have been adapted allowing a team of doctors and nurses to provide round-the-clock care.The F1 star, now 55, suffered life-changing injuries after a serious skiing accident in Grenbole in December 2013.Read More on SchumacherHe spent months in a medically induced coma and eventually returned to his home at Lake Geneva in Switzerland in September 2014.He has since been cared for by his wife Corinna and a team of medical experts.In September 2020 it was claimed Schumacher was spending time at the villa in Majorca.Spanish press said he had been moved from his Swiss home to the exclusive property, which is located on the upmarket estate of Las Brisas near Andratx in the south-west of Majorca.Most read in MotorsportHis family has opted not to give any details on his condition.Schuey’s family awarded £170k damages over AI-generated ‘chat with F1 star’Reports in the Spanish press though have claimed Schumacher attended his daughter’s private ceremony.Majorcan news outlet Ultima Hora said the service lasted around half an hour.It’s said to have been followed by a banquet and party, including a performance by a country music band.Among the guest list was Michael’s brother Ralf and his partner Etienne Bosquet-Cassagne, who also attended a pre-party at upmarket Mhares Sea Club on Friday afternoon.Guests were instructed to leave their mobile phones at the door.No media were given permission to attend.Gina did take to social media to post a picture of the newlyweds once the ceremony was over.Along with the photo, she wrote: “Forever yes to you, yes forever.”MICK NOW ENGAGEDNow, speculation has started that Schumacher could be set to attend the wedding celebrations of his son Mick Schumacher after he got engaged at the weekend to his long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic.The lingerie model shared a photo of a ring on her finger on her Instagram account, writing: “Then it’s game over.”Schumacher Jr though has yet to post about the engagement on his social media sites.Father and son were skiing together in the French Alps when Michael suffered his horror crash.However it was only in March 2017 that Mick talked openly about his dad’s influence and referred to his father as an “idol” and “role model”.Updates on the racing legend’s health have been few and far between.Gina and her brother Mick wished their dad happy birthday with touching messages when he turned 55.Gina wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday Papa! throwback to one of many of our adventures.”The post was accompanied by a picture of her and her brother as kids with the F1 star.Mick, now 25, 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 an F1 driver, told Bild at the end of last year: “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 said “I miss Michael every day.“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.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Different, but he’s here, and that gives us strength. We’re together. We live together at home.”Mick Schumacher has now got engaged to his girlfriend Laila HasanovicCredit: RexSchumacher suffered a tragic skiing accidentCredit: AFP More

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      How love rat Kyle Walker’s ‘clever’ wife is ‘no doormat & had been plotting to cash in on his cheating for FIVE YEARS’

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      KYLE Walker’s wife Annie Kilner had been plotting to cash in on his cheating for years, pals told The Sun.The despairing mum of four allegedly asked at least four footballer’s wives for advice before marrying the love rat to ensure financial “security” in case he strayed again.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie had been plotting to cash in on his cheating for years, pals saidCredit: XposureAnnie and the football star in 2018 before their public falloutAnnie, above watching Kyle during the Euros in June, was said to have been looking at her options as far back as 2019Credit: Paul Edwards – Commissioned by The SunInsiders claimed Annie was looking at her options as far back as 2019, when she first dumped Premier League footie ace Kyle, 34, over his affair with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown.It comes after we revealed yesterday that Annie, 31, has demanded £15million cash from the Manchester City defender to fix their relationship after he fathered two children with Lauryn Goodman.In messages seen by The Sun from five years ago, before the couple tied the knot, Annie glumly conceded, “It’s the same old s**t, he’s been doing it for ten years”, before asking pals for their opinions on how to future-proof herself financially.Annie, who started dating Kyle aged 16, also seemed to predict that he would betray her again, writing to a friend at the time: “He’s going to have a lonely end . . . ”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe went on to marry the footballer in 2021, but kicked him out of their £4million Cheshire mansion in January this year as it emerged that he had fathered a second child with Lauryn, 33.‘Cut losses and run’Friends said they believed it was only a matter of time before Annie pulled the plug on the 17-year relationship for good.A source added: “Annie married Kyle for love, but she also knew in her heart of hearts she had to do it to secure a financial windfall for herself and their children.“She has been formulating a get-out plan for some time in terms of finances. Annie is actually very astute and is no one’s fool.Most read in Football“People may assume she is a doormat, but Annie is clever and she was aware that she’d need to marry Kyle to have access to his money.“When she first dumped Kyle in 2019, Annie sought advice from her married Wag friends about her options and what she should do.Kyle Walker’s furious wife Annie ‘will only give their troubled marriage another go if he pays her HALF his fortune’Lauryn, 34, said the multi-millionaire footballer, 33, told “Some said she should leave him at the time, cut her losses and run. But others warned marrying him would be the only way she could really secure herself financially.”Friends told us that Annie herself later agreed, revealing to them: “Marrying Kyle would give me security if he ever does it again.”Messages Annie sent to pals not long after she temporarily gave Kyle the boot in 2019 also reveal her despair at his wayward antics off the field. Soul-searching in the wake of the cheating scandal, Annie then wrote to a friend: “I have been his backbone all these years. I helped to make him what he is.”I have been his backbone all these years. I helped to make him what he isAnnieA pal said: “Annie was at her wits’ end and didn’t seem to be getting help from anyone, which is why she started to speak to her married friends about what they would do.Annie has demanded £15million cash from the Manchester City defenderCredit: AlamyKyle fathered two children with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Splash“By this point she’d been with Kyle for well over a decade. In her eyes, she had given everything for their relationship and cheating is how he repaid her loyalty.”When Kyle and Annie were still apart in early 2020, he slept with Lauryn Goodman — a short-lived affair which resulted in the birth of their son, Kairo. Later that year, he held a sex party in lockdown and issued a grovelling apology.He said at the time: “I want to apologise to my family, friends, football club, supporters and the public for letting them down.”Despite his infidelities, Annie took Kyle back and he secretly proposed that summer. Before they wed in a low-key ceremony in November 2021, Annie confided in friends that when Kyle had begged for another chance, he had promised they would marry.And friends said Annie walked down the aisle hoping they could work things through as a family. But she took some comfort in knowing that, if Kyle cheated again, she would be able to divorce him and get her share of his money.They added: “Annie had been with Kyle since she was a teenager. She felt they had true love and, by this point, they had children together.“Annie desperately wanted them to be a family, but she knew she had to think with her head rather than just with her heart.“She married him for love, but also to protect herself. She wanted to stake her claim for the money.”Just over two years after their wedding, Annie’s worst fears were confirmed when reality TV wannabe Lauryn messaged her around Christmas to reveal she had given birth to a second child with Kyle.Lauryn now has Kairo, four, and Kinara, one, with the footballer — who pays her huge sums of money for their two children.The humiliation at Kyle’s deceit was compounded for Annie by the fact that when Lauryn told her Kyle had cheated again, she was pregnant with their fourth child. Marrying Kyle would give me security if he ever does it againAnnieAnnie has since allowed Kyle to move back into the Cheshire pad they share with their four boys on a “trial basis”.But friends told The Sun Annie’s motive was purely to let Kyle have time with their children while she weighed up her options — including the demand to be paid around £15million. A source said: “Annie’s worst fears came true when Kyle cheated again, but this time she has the security of being his wife.“It’s exactly what she was thinking about five years ago when Kyle was begging for her to take him back and promising to marry her.“Annie has spoken to solicitors with Kyle about getting the money into her account for her and the boys.“He has a fortune of almost £30million and she wants half of it. She has stuck with Kyle through thick and thin, through every humiliation and pounding from online trolls and forum gossips.’Thick and thin’“Kyle accepts what he has done and has been open to the conversations and has spoken with solicitors about Annie’s position. “He has desperately been trying to make amends, but knows Annie has been pushed to the limit with this.”Pals said that Kyle’s recent court case with Lauryn over child support had added to Annie’s uncertainty over whether she should take him back. Documents which were made public by a judge in July revealed how Lauryn was using Kyle like an “open-ended cheque book”, demanding an astroturf pitch and air conditioning for the £2.4million home Kyle bought for her and their children to live in.He also makes provisions for the kids, including helping with the cost of her nanny, transport and nursery fees.Those close to Annie told The Sun it smarted for her to see another woman cashing in.A source said: “Annie created this family unit with Kyle and has been by his side through thick and thin.“She’s been a loyal partner and a good mother to his children, and she wants what is rightfully hers.“She had no idea the extent Kyle had been paying Lauryn until the court case and she hit the roof. She hates the idea of her cashing in.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Annie is trying to make it work with Kyle, but she doesn’t know what will happen.“But going forward she knows her future is secure, whatever they decide to do.”Kyle had an affair with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in 2019Credit: laub212/InstagramAnnie out with baby in buggy earlier this monthCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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      Kyle Walker’s furious wife Annie ‘will only give their troubled marriage another go if he pays her HALF his fortune’

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      KYLE Walker’s wife has demanded £15million cash to save their marriage.Mum-of-four Annie Kilner, 31, wants around half of the Manchester City star’s £27million fortune to fix their relationship after he fathered two kids with Lauryn Goodman.Kyle Walker’s furious wife Annie Kilner has demanded £15million cash to save their marriageCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAnnie, 31, wants around £27million of Kyle’s fortune after he fathered two kids with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Dan CharityAnnie learned the truth in a text from Lauryn last December – pictured, Annie, Kyle and their children at the Qatar World Cup in December 2022Credit: GettyShe is understood to have obtained preliminary legal advice ahead of any split that would see her net half of Manchester City defender Kyle’s fortune.The £150,000-a-week ace, 34, played in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at the weekend — but off the pitch his personal life continues to backfire.Tensions are said to have risen recently after Annie’s sister Sian gave birth to a son after a fling with a married man.It mirrors Kyle’s torrid situation with influencer Lauryn, who had two children with him while he was with Annie.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERA source told The Sun: “It’s a s***show at the moment.“Kyle and Annie are arguing about pretty much everything.“She’s told him she will only consider giving it another go if he gives her half of his money first.“She’s been told she’s entitled to half of his wealth if they split — and doesn’t want another penny of her share going to Lauryn.Most read in Football“She wants the independence and security divorce would bring her, but wants to try and keep her family together at the same time.“Annie and Kyle have spoken with solicitors about making this financial arrangement happen.Kyle Walker moves back in with wife Annie Kilner after fathering second child with ex“He is happy for her to have the money as he wants security for them — regardless of how their relationship ends up.“Kyle wants financial security for Annie and his boys. “Their relationship changes from week to week, but at the moment she can’t see a way of saving the marriage and has said she is considering filing for divorce. “It has been a really tough time for Annie.”Sources say revelations about Sian have created tensions between both families.Another said: “Sian gave it to Kyle with two barrels over everything with Lauryn but now it seems it is a case of the pot calling the kettle black.“Kyle is throwing Sian’s behaviour back in Annie’s face every time there’s an ­argument and using it as an excuse to make his behaviour acceptable.“He is saying that Annie can’t have a go at him when Sian has done a very similar thing — basically acting as if it is the norm.“Sian has always had a go at him about what he has done to her big sister — now she has done the same with another man.“Sian doing this is just an extra layer to the mess that Annie doesn’t need.”Kyle fathered two kids with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: SplashTensions are said to have risen recently after Annie’s sister Sian gave birth to a son after a fling with a married manCredit: InstagramLauryn, 33, became pregnant while Kyle was on a break from Annie in 2019.Their son Kairo was born in April 2020. Kyle and Annie then rekindled their relationship and got married in 2021.But a year later he reconnected with Lauryn and she gave birth to their second child — daughter Kinara — in August 2023.Annie learned the truth in a text from Lauryn last December.A source said: “They had an emotional phone call. “They both apologised to each other — Annie for revealing the gender of Lauryn’s child which had devastated her.”Annie, who was pregnant with her and Kyle’s fourth child at the time, was left reeling and announced their split two weeks later. This April she gave birth to her and Kyle’s son Rezon.The family holidayed in Turkey this summer. Pals said Annie is still weighing up her options and, while Kyle was in and out of the family home, she wanted him in their sons’ lives.A source said: “Annie is insisting to friends they are not back together and just trying to navigate a way forward. “All she really cares about is the kids and will do all she can to protect them.”The Man City star with his wife Annie and three of their four kidsCredit: AFP or LicensorsPals said Annie is still weighing up her optionsKyle spoke to The Sun in January of his regret over cheating on Annie.He said he wanted to repair the relationship but admitted he had broken Annie’s heart. Kyle said: “I’m sorry I’ve had a second child with Lauryn and hurt my best friend. It’s horrible to say that out loud. I’ve hurt someone I truly believe is my soulmate.”In June and July, Annie travelled to the Euros in Germany with their sons, but the couple appeared worlds apart in pictures.READ MORE SUN STORIESLess than 48 hours after England’s final defeat to Spain, Kyle was in court to thrash out a financial settlement with Lauryn.A judge later accused Lauryn of using him like “an open-ended cheque book”. More

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      Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon marries glamorous ex-Sky Sports presenter in romantic and star-studded ceremony

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      GIANLUIGI BUFFON has married long-term partner Ilaria D’Amico in a lavish Italian ceremony.The World Cup winner and the former Sky Sports presenter said “I do” at the star-studded gathering on Saturday.Gigi Buffon and Ilaria D’Amico have married in a stunning Tuscan ceremonyCredit: https://www.ilmessaggero.it/The legendary goalkeeper and ex-Sky Sports star have been together for almost a decadeCredit: https://www.ilmessaggero.it/Over 200 guests were in attendance at the lavish nuptialsCredit: https://www.ilmessaggero.it/The pair got engaged in 2017 but have only just got hitchedCredit: GettyBuffon and D’Amico have been together for almost a decade. The 46-year-old goalkeeper originally popped the question way back in 2017. But the couple agreed to wait until the ten-time Serie A champion hung up his gloves to get hitched. Buffon finally retired in August 2023, giving the pair the chance to start their post-football lives together.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSaturday’s ceremony saw the pair wed in the sun-drenched area of Versilia, Tuscany. Buffon’s Azzurri old team-mates Giorgio Chiellini, Luciano Spalletti, and Leonardo Bonucci were amongst the 250-strong guest party.Some Hollywood glamour was sprinkled on the occasion by the presence of Tim Burton.The Sweeney Todd director was there alongside his partner Monica Bellucci, who acted as Ilaria’s witness. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBuffon and his new bride married on the grass outside a huge Tuscan-style mansion.Ilaria wowed in a Luisa Beccaria lace dress, with Buffon sharing the moment with his 11 million Instagram followers. Gianluigi Buffon confirms return to Parma as No1 keeper He captioned the snaps: “Finalmente, NOI,” which translates to “Finally, WE.” One fan responded: “Congratulations to a wonderful couple. Wishing you a wonderful and beautiful married life together.”Another said: “My favourite couple in the world.”Ilaria initially studied to be a lawyer before embarking on a media career, most notably with Sky Sports Italy.Ilaria is a former Sky Sports Italy broadcasterCredit: The Mega AgencyShe left her role with the company six years ago and has also worked as an actressCredit: GettyShe worked as both a presenter and commentator for the broadcaster before leaving in 2018.READ MORE SUN STORIESBuffon meanwhile played until he was 45, returning to his first club Parma in 2021.Regarded amongst the all-time great goalkeepers, he made over 1,100 professional appearances in a career spanning almost three decades. More

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      Michael Schumacher family joy as daughter Gina, 27, marries boyfriend at Majorca villa where F1 icon started ‘new life’

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s daughter Gina has married her boyfriend at a villa in Majorca, where the F1 icon started a “new life”. Gina tied the knot with partner Iain Bethke on the sun-soaked Spanish island at the luxury abode Schumacher’s wife Corinna is understood to have bought in 2017 from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.Gina with her boyfriend Iain BethkeGina and Iain went public with their relationship in 2017Credit: Babiradpicture/ShutterstockSchumacher, a seven-time F1 championCredit: AlamyGina is known as a horse enthusiastCredit: Harold Cunningham/Getty ImagesStricken Schumacher has reportedly spent much of his time at the £27million villa, which is believed to have been adapted allowing a team of doctors and nurses to provide round-the-clock care.The seven-time F1 champion suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps, and his family has kept his condition closely guarded ever since.But in a happy development for the Schumachers, Gina – wearing a white dress with Boho-style tattoo lace – posted a snap to her Instagram overnight, cuddling up to her new husband in a black pinstripe suit.She wrote: “Forever yes to you, yes to forever” followed by a heart emoji.Read more on SchumacherWell-wisher Stephen Moore Walker commented: “Congratulations Gina you look gorgeous, your great dad will be so proud of you.”Saffy Korpela added: “You two are beautiful. So much love and best wishes for a magical ride together.”The wedding ceremony at the Port d’Andratx villa lasted around half an hour, Majorcan press reported.It’s said to have been followed by a banquet and party, including a performance by a country music band.Most read in MotorsportAmong the guest list was Michael’s brother Ralf and his partner Etienne Bosquet-Cassagne, who also attended a pre-party at upmarket Mhares Sea Club on Friday afternoon.It’s unclear whether Michael attended either event.It was reported at the start of the year Gina, 27, and her 28-year-old boyfriend would get married during the summer at Villa Yasmin.A wedding planner from northern Germany had been hired to put the “finishing touches” on the celebration, German and Majorcan reports said.Horse enthusiasts Gina and Iain went official with their relationship nearly seven years ago. The reports about the wedding in January did not specify whether Michael would attend.He turned 55 in January just days after the tenth anniversary of his tragic ski accident on December 29.In September 2020 it was claimed Schumacher was spending time at the villa in Majorca.Spanish press said he had been moved from his Swiss home to the exclusive property, which is located on the upmarket estate of Las Brisas near Andratx in the south-west of Majorca.The revelation came after ex-Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore’s ex-wife Elisabetta Gregoraci claimed: “Michael doesn’t speak, he communicates with his eyes.“Only three people can visit him and I know who they are.”Speaking on the Italian version of Big Brother, the brunette added: “They moved to Spain and his wife has set up a hospital in that house.”German tabloid Bild first linked the F1 legend to Florentino Perez’s Majorca mansion in July 2018, saying Corinna snapped it up for £27million so she could spend holidays there with family 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 URGED TO ‘KEEP FIGHTING’Updates on the racing legend’s health have been few and far between.Gina and her brother Mick wished their dad happy birthday with touching messages when he turned 55.Gina wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday Papa! throwback to one of many of our adventures.”The post was accompanied by a picture of her and her brother as kids with the F1 star.Mick, now 25, 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 an F1 driver, told Bild at the end of last year: “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 said “I miss Michael every day.READ MORE SUN STORIES“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.”Michael Schumacher pictured with a baby Max Verstappen, right, and his daughter GinaMick Schumacher (right) has followed in his father’s footstepsCredit: AFPSchumacher suffered a tragic skiing accidentCredit: AFP More

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      Former Arsenal star Jens Lehmann ‘splits from wife’ as she finds new beau amid drink driving arrest and Oktoberfest woes

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      FORMER Arsenal star Jens Lehmann has split with his wife of 25 years, according to reports.Lehmann, 54, had been with Conny since the pair tied the knot in 1999.Jens Lehmann has reportedly split with his wife of 25 yearsCredit: GettyLehmann and yoga instructor Conny wed in October 1999Credit: GettyThe yoga instructor, 52, was by his side for the entirety of his stint with Arsenal, and is the mother of his two children Mats, 24 and Lieselotta, 18.According to German outlet Bild, the pair have split for good – having been on-off for a while.The report adds that Conny has moved out of the family home, where Lehmann remains with their children, and has found a new partner.Lehmann, Conny and their kids did go on holiday as a family during the summer months.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it’s claimed that there are no longer romantic feelings between the former couple.Both attended Oktoberfest in Munich last weekend, but not together.Lehmann was allegedly seen enjoying himself with several younger women.While Conny was there with friends.Most read in FootballIn addition to Mats and Lieselotta, Conny has a child from her previous relationship with Knut Reinhardt, a former Germany international.Lehmann went on to adopt his wife’s child from her past relationship.Man Utd legend Roy Keane blasts Arsenal as ‘small team with small mentality’ in furious rant at Ian WrightThe former Arsenal stopper has endured a difficult period of late.On his way back from Oktoberfest last weekend, reports in Germany claim that he was arrested for drink driving.It’s claimed that he was “staggering and smelled of alcohol” – and that breath tests were abandoned with Lehmann “unable to blow” – the ex-keeper instead taken to a police station for further testing. On Friday, Lehmann was hit with a £112,000 fine after being found guilty of property damage and attempted fraud following a chainsaw attack on a neighbour’s garage.He had initially been slapped with a 10-month suspended prison sentence and £350,000 fine following his guilty verdict last December.But the amount was reduced by a Munich court upon appeal.Lehmann and Conny were together for the entirety of his time at ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Get off the phone’ snaps Troy Deeney after his wife called him out live on air over Arsenal comment

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      TROY DEENEY had a hilarious barney with his wife live on talkSPORT radio – before telling her to “get off the phone”.Wife Alisha called into the show to question her husband’s newfound love for the Gunners- after Deeney refuted claims Arsenal were using the “dark arts” in their epic 2-2 draw with Manchester City.Troy Deeney hilariously told his wife to get off the air on talkSPORTCredit: TalksportDeeney’s wife Alisha Hosannah is a life-long Arsenal fanFormer Watford striker Deeney has been locked in a row with Arsenal fans since he famously said their side lacked “cojones” in 2017.The comment came after Deeney inspired Watford to a 2-1 win over Arsene Wenger’s side at Vicarage Road, leaving supporters rattled.Fans have since got revenge by challenging Watford’s “cojones” after inflicting some heavy defeats on the Hornets since.But Deeney backed Arsenal for SunSport this week by rejecting their alleged use of the “dark arts” in the second half against City on Sunday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis Arsenal-supporting wife Alisha seemed shocked to hear his praise and called into the show to question him.She said: “There was no way you were going to give Arsenal props after all these years and not get stick from me live on radio, babe.”What are you playing at? Diehard Gooners in our house, but honestly babe, where has this come from? This is what I want to know.Troy then jokingly quizzed: “Am I actually answering?”, before replying: “So in my house, I like to have a level of discipline.Most read in FootballDeeney left Arsenal fans rattled after his ‘cojones’ comments in 2017Credit: ReutersIt came after Deeney helped Watford to 2-1 win over ArsenalCredit: REUTERS/Eddie KeoghFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”That’s clearly gone out of the window based on this. No, I like to wind people up in the house, obviously Arsenal fans.”And yeah, I like to just highlight certain things that Arsenal players do that annoy me. Former Arsenal star Fabian Caballero passes away aged 46″For example, when defenders defend, and they laugh and giggle and it’s like, ‘Yes, we did our job!’ But it’s like, ‘You didn’t do your job because you ended up drawing the game.'”Alisha was then asked if Troy has softened his position on Arsenal.She said: “At times. I feel like every now and again you’ll let out a little comment and I’ll go, ‘OK, maybe the ‘cojones’ thing. We’re out of the woods with that.’ “But I think he’s always been a secret Arsenal fan.”I feel like when you’re married to someone like Troy, you kind of give or take whatever comes out of his mouth.”Deeney then quickly snapped: “Babe, honestly, get off the phone now.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBefore turning to co-hosts Sam Matterface and Alex Crook – who were loving the interaction – and said: “What you don’t understand is, this is going to be a long discussion.”I have a two-and-a-half hour drive home, I promise you we’ll be speaking for at least three.”Arsenal ratings vs Man CityTEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.Here’s how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 9Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol. RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.GABRIEL – 9Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.DECLAN RICE – 7Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.  KAI HAVERTZ – 7Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.SUBSWHITE – 7(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.KIWIOR – 6(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.JESUS – 6(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutesLEWIS SKELLY – 6(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.Click here to read more on Arsenal. More