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    Annie Kilner ‘ignoring the noise’ after husband Kyle Walker spends night with 2 girls as fellow WAGs rally around her

    ANNIE Kilner is “ignoring the noise” after love rat husband Kyle Walker was snapped with two party girls – as fellow WAGs rally around her.The Three Lions and AC Milan ace, 34, got touchy-feely with the Annie lookalikes at a hotel bar and club until around 2am.Annie Kilner posted a photo dump on InstagramCredit: instagram/annievkilnerAnnie poses for a mirror selfieCredit: instagram/annievkilnerKyle Walker was pictured leaving Tocqueville 13, Milan’s hedonistic late night hot spot with two brunettesCredit: BackGridIt came hours after his wife and boys jetted back to England.The Man City full-back, on loan in Serie A, enjoyed a £5,300 Super VIP extravagance with the pair at the Italian city’s star-studded Tocqueville 13.Sources at the nightclub say the group partied into the early hours.Annie posted a photo dump yesterday, including a sign reading: “Maybe your path is harder because your calling is higher.” Other snaps included her on nights out with pals, mirror selfies and of her sons at the airport.She wrote: “Been A Busy [bee emoji].”There was no mention of Kyle’s night out.One of Annie’s fans posted a comment praising the her, saying: “The way you’re just getting on with life, ignoring the noise and not playing her game is so admirable. You know what truly matters. Well done girl.”Most read in Football Harry Kane’s wife Kate posted three heart eyes emojis, while Luke Shaw’s girlfriend Anouska Santos commented “10/10” and Jack Grealish’s partner Sasha Attwood added: “My beautiful girl.” KYLE’S NIGHT OUTOur exclusive photos show Kyle, who was wearing his wedding ring, appearing to touch one woman’s hair as she flicks it back flirtatiously.At Tocqueville, the £150,000-a-week England defender’s group spent £2,474 on a table at the heart of the club.They paid £1,200 for a magnum of Dom Perignon champagne and £1,600 for a 1.75-litre bottle of Clase Azul Reposado tequila.Kyle Walker’s football agent at centre of drugs raid as cops uncover over 90 cannabis plants DAYS after AC Milan dealSources say the group partied until 4am, although Kyle left before then.One said: “Kyle made sure he got one of the best tables for him and the girls and didn’t hold back. He played it cool in terms of ­dancing — but seemed to have a great time.”A day earlier, on Monday, Kyle, Annie and their four boys were seen shopping in Milan.Kyle and Annie, currently going through a divorce, were seen leaving the Prada shop at tourist hotspot Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.She and the boys are thought to have flown back to the UK that evening.The following night, on Tuesday, Kyle, currently sidelined by injury, went to the Casa Cipriani Hotel where he arrived at 10.45pm.The hotel offers £1,000-a-night suites and a private members’ restaurant and bar, the Living Room, which was packed with celebrities for Milan Fashion Week including Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and his Italian girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.Kyle, in blue trousers, white Prada T-shirt, a striped cardigan and baseball cap, is understood to have met the two women inside the Living Room, which has live entertainment and DJ sets.Several fellow WAGs showed their supportCredit: instagram/annievkilnerAnnie on a night out with palsCredit: instagram/annievkilnerOne of the snaps shared was a motivational statementCredit: instagram/annievkilnerThe women were seen giggling as they left the Living Room at around 2am on Wednesday.Kyle ushered them into an electric BMW iX7 which was driven two miles to Tocqueville 13.The women were dressed elegantly, with one in a white fur coat and the other a long burgundy coat.An onlooker said: “The women looked at ease in Kyle’s company, sticking close by his side.“It appeared as if they had spent a good few hours together, they were laughing and joking as Kyle’s driver collected keys at the valet.“At one point one woman flicked back her long brown hair and Kyle reached over to touch it.“He then had his arm around the woman’s waist. He looked like the cat that got the cream.“Kyle was obviously having a good time, but whatever the situation, it doesn’t look good when Annie had just flown home following a family get-together.”Tocqueville 13’s Instagram page is crammed with images of scantily clad women writhing on the dance floor, and that night was dubbed ICON, with DJs spinning hip-hop, reggaeton and afrobeat music.The venue, which is spread over two floors and closes at 5am, has built a reputation for hedonistic late-night partying.On social media, revellers can be seen crossing the dance floor waving magnum bottles of Moët & Chandon champagne with bottle sparklers attached.Another Milan nightlife source said: “Tocqueville 13 is notorious for footballers, basketballers and wealthy Milano men because it’s filled with hot women.“They can go there and splash their cash and are sure to end up with a woman on their arm.“The club doesn’t open until 11.30pm so is very much a late-night spot and by the time it closes the sun is coming up.”Kyle’s two companions were spotted together the next day, later on Wednesday, wearing sunglasses, outside the swish Portrait Hotel.Sources close to Kyle said the women were friends of a man — his Italian agent — he was having ­dinner with in the private members’ club at Casa Cipriani Hotel and were sitting on a nearby table.The source said they were later joined by other people known to Kyle’s agent when they moved on to the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey insisted Kyle didn’t drink any alcohol and left the club earlier than the others.Kyle joined AC Milan on loan in the January transfer window after asking Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola if he could leave for a new challenge.Annie said she’s been a ‘busy bee’Credit: instagram/annievkilnerKyle, 34, was seen with his arm around one of the dark-haired womenCredit: BackGridWalker treated the women to the club’s £5,000 Super VIP extravaganceCredit: BackGridThe club doesn’t open until 11.30pm so is very much a late night spotCredit: BackGrid More

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    Inside Kyle Walker’s night with 2 party girls in Milan day after wife flew home – & group’s whopping bar bill revealed

    FOOTIE love rat Kyle Walker hits the town with two party girls — 24 hours after wife Annie flew home to England.The Three Lions and AC Milan ace, 34, got touchy-feely with the Annie lookalikes at a hotel bar and club until around 2am.Kyle Walker hit the town with two party girls — 24 hours after wife Annie flew home to EnglandCredit: BackGridThe love rat got touchy-feely with the Annie lookalikes at a hotel bar and club until around 2amCredit: BackGridHe treated the pair to £5,300 Super VIP extravagance at the Italian city’s star-studded Tocqueville 13Credit: BackGridWalker has found a new club — whisking the two girls to the nightspot a day after his wife and boys ­jetted back to England.The Man City ace, on loan at AC Milan, enjoyed a £5,300 Super VIP extravagance with the pair at the Italian city’s star-studded Tocqueville 13.Sources at the nightclub say the group partied into the early hours.Earlier Kyle was seen with his arm around one of the dark-haired women, both lookalikes of wife Annie, as they left a hotel bar to go to the club at 2am. Read More on SportOur exclusive photos show Kyle, who was wearing his wedding ring, appearing to touch one woman’s hair as she flicks it back flirtatiously.At Tocqueville, the £150,000-a-week England defender’s group spent £2,474 on a table at the heart of the club. They paid £1,200 for a magnum of Dom Perignon champagne and £1,600 for a 1.75-litre bottle of Clase Azul Reposado tequila.Sources say the group partied until 4am, although Kyle left before then. Most read in FootballOne said: “Kyle made sure he got one of the best tables for him and the girls and didn’t hold back. He played it cool in terms of ­dancing — but seemed to have a great time.”A day earlier, on Monday, Kyle, Annie and their four boys were seen shopping in Milan.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleKyle and Annie, currently going through a divorce, were seen leaving the Prada shop at tourist hotspot Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.She and the boys are thought to have flown back to the UK that evening.The following night, on Tuesday, Kyle, currently sidelined by injury, went to the Casa Cipriani Hotel where he arrived at 10.45pm.The hotel offers £1,000-a-night suites and a private members’ restaurant and bar, the Living Room, which was packed with celebrities for Milan Fashion Week including Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and his Italian girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.Kyle, in blue trousers, white Prada T-shirt, a striped cardigan and baseball cap, is understood to have met the two women inside the Living Room, which has live entertainment and DJ sets.The women were seen giggling as they left the Living Room at around 2am on Wednesday.Kyle ushered them into an electric BMW iX7 which was driven two miles to Tocqueville 13. The women were dressed elegantly, with one in a white fur coat and the other a long burgundy coat.An onlooker said: “The women looked at ease in Kyle’s company, sticking close by his side.“It appeared as if they had spent a good few hours together, they were laughing and joking as Kyle’s driver collected keys at the valet.“At one point one woman flicked back her long brown hair and Kyle reached over to touch it.“He then had his arm around the woman’s waist. He looked like the cat that got the cream.An onlooker said: ‘The women looked at ease in Kyle’s company, sticking close by his side’Credit: BackGridThe women were dressed elegantly, with one in a white fur coat and the other a long burgundy coatCredit: BackGridThe onlooker said: ‘At one point one woman flicked back her long brown hair and Kyle reached over to touch it’Credit: BackGridA day earlier, on Monday, Kyle, Annie and their four boys were seen shopping in MilanCredit: BackGrid“Kyle was obviously having a good time, but whatever the situation, it doesn’t look good when Annie had just flown home following a family get-together.”Tocqueville 13’s Instagram page is crammed with images of scantily clad women writhing on the dance floor, and that night was dubbed ICON, with DJs spinning hip-hop, reggaeton and afrobeat music.The venue, which is spread over two floors and closes at 5am, has built a reputation for hedonistic late-night partying.On social media, revellers can be seen crossing the dance floor waving magnum bottles of Moët & Chandon champagne with bottle sparklers attached.Another Milan nightlife source said: “Tocqueville 13 is notorious for footballers, basketballers and wealthy Milano men because it’s filled with hot women.“They can go there and splash their cash and are sure to end up with a woman on their arm.Walker joined AC Milan on loan in the January transfer windowCredit: GettyThe love rat fathered two kids while still married to Annie with ex Lauryn Goodman“The club doesn’t open until 11.30pm so is very much a late-night spot and by the time it closes the sun is coming up.”Kyle’s two companions were spotted together the next day, later on Wednesday, wearing sunglasses, outside the swish Portrait Hotel.Sources close to Kyle said the women were friends of a man — his Italian agent — he was having ­dinner with in the private members’ club at Casa Cipriani Hotel and were sitting on a nearby table. The source said they were later joined by other people known to Kyle’s agent when they moved on to the club.They insisted Kyle didn’t drink any alcohol and left the club earlier than the others.Kyle joined AC Milan on loan in the January transfer window after asking Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola if he could leave for a new challenge.WHAT HE ORDERED£1,600 1.75l Reposado Tequila£1,200 magnum of Dom Perignon£2,474 for VIP tableKyle and wife Annie married in 2021 and have four sons — Roman, 12, Riaan, nine, Reign, seven and baby Rezon, born last April.The star has been at the centre of a love spat between Annie and his ex Lauryn Goodman, 34, with whom he fathered two kids while still married to Annie.After confessing to fathering the second child with Lauryn, Kyle was kicked out of the family home in December 2023.Annie, heavily pregnant at the time, vowed it was the last straw after several previous scandals and filed for divorce in August.In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the footie ace apologised and begged for forgiveness, vowing to clean up his act.Despite the strains placed on her relationship with Kyle, Annie brought the kids over to Italy to watch their dad’s AC Milan debut.Last month she whisked her kids to Dubai during half-term. While there they enjoyed a night out with the Rooneys, before flying to Milan to see Kyle again.Since his move Kyle has been staying in a suite at a five-star hotel in Milan.The right-back played through a muscular problem to his left thigh when AC Milan were knocked out of the Champions League by Feyenoord on February 18.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has missed games against Torino and Bologna and was said to be unlikely to feature in tonight’s match against Lazio.Annie, who ditched her wedding ring weeks ago, was seen out in Cheshire on Friday.Big-time player to dad of 6 By RYAN PARRYKYLE Walker’s complex lovelife began in 2019 when he and sweetheart Annie Kilner briefly split.He had a fling with influencer Lauryn Goodman and she gave birth to son Kairo in April 2020.Kyle and Annie reconciled and wed in 2021. In 2023 Lauryn said she was pregnant again. Daughter Kinara was born in August.At Christmas 2023 Lauryn texted Annie to say Kyle was the dad.He apologised in a Sun exclusive in January 2024.That April Annie gave birth to fourth son Rezon.She filed for divorce from the ace last October. More

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    Sandro Tonali and stunning partner Juliette Pastore get engaged as Newcastle star’s Wag shows off sparkling ring

    SANDRO TONALI is set to tie the knot with stunning partner Juliette Pastore after proposing with a huge ring.The Newcastle star announced their engagement on Instagram with a loved-up post.Sandro Tonali is set to tie the knot with partner Juliette PastoreCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreJuliette showed off her gleaming ring on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @anitamorii via @juliette_pastoreThe loved-up couple have been together since 2019Credit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreJuliette is a fashion designer and modelCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreTonali and Juliette shared a kiss, while the model and fashion designer flashed her gleaming ring at the camera.The Italian midfielder simply captioned the post “YES” alongside a wedding ring emoji.Toon team-mates Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Dubravka and Emil Krafth commented on the post to say congratulations to the happy couple.Tonali and Juliette, both 24, reportedly began dating in 2019.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe duo are believed to have briefly split, before rekindling their romance in 2021.Juliette proved an instant hit with Newcastle fans when Tonali joined the club from AC Milan in the summer of 2023 in a £60million deal.She was on the private jet that initially brought him to the North East, hopping off in a cleverly chosen black and white top.Away from cheering on her husband to be at St James’ Park, the influencer runs her own clothing label named Juliette.24 Club.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSShe specialises in taking old vintage clothing and transforming it into something up to speed with modern trends.March has the potential to be an extra special month for Tonali, with Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on the 16th.Newcastle’s Alexander Isak talks to Alan Shearer about Champions League desires After serving the end of his ten-month betting ban, Tonali has featured 32 times this season, scoring three goals.She has her own fashion business called Juliette.24 ClubCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreJuliette and Tonali both hail from BresciaCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastore More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner spotted without wedding ring at Sainsbury’s as Lauryn Goodman’s move to Italy stalls

    ANNIE KILNER has been spotted popping to the shops without her wedding ring on.Kyle Walker’s wife, 31, headed to her local Sainsbury’s to pick up some shopping.Annie Kilner headed out to do some shoppingCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeKyle Walker’s wife was spotted without her wedding ringCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAnnie wore a red jacket and black leggings… but not her wedding band.This is not the first time that she’s been spotted without it, having been pictured not wearing her ring last month.Kyle and Annie wed in 2021 and have four children together; Roman, Riaan, Reign and Rezon – born last April.The pair’s relationship has been made complicated by Lauryn Goodman.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERWalker, 34, has fathered two children with his ex-mistress Lauryn.Annie filed for divorce from the England defender last August.Last month, he quit English football to join AC Milan on loan from Manchester City.Despite the strains placed on her relationship with Kyle, Annie brought the kids over to Italy to watch their dad in action on his Milan debut.Most read in FootballKyle Walker has been in action for AC MilanCredit: RexSince moving to Italy, Walker has been staying at the plush five-star Melia Milano hotel.Located 40 minutes from Milan’s training ground and barely 10 from the San Siro, Walker’s temporary home has so far proved to be ideal.Annie Kilner seen for 1st time since REFUSING to watch Kyle Walker’s AC Milan debut as she steps out without ringHe is only likely to go house-hunting in the Italian city should he make his loan permanent in the summer.Lauryn, meanwhile, posed for pictures by a removals van earlier this month claiming that she’s moving to Italy to be closer to Kyle.But sources say that she remains in the UK, with her plans having stalled.Lauryn Goodman previously claimed to be heading to ItalyCredit: AlamyWalker wed long-term girlfriend Annie in 2021Credit: Instagram More

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    Pep Guardiola and estranged wife Cristina Serra begin divorce proceedings with pair even using the same lawyer

    MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola and his estranged wife Cristina Serra have begun divorce proceedings – and are even using the same lawyer.The couple announced their shock split in January after agreeing to end their 30-year relationship at showdown talks in Barcelona.Pep Guardiola has split from wife Cristina after 30 years togetherCredit: RexThe break-up was announced last monthCredit: GUSTAVO GONZALEZBut they are determined to avoid an ugly court battle and remain on such good terms they will share the same legal team.Sources say they have already agreed the initial terms of a multi-million pound settlement agreement that could be finalised in a matter of weeks.Pep’s extraordinarily rare “one couple, one lawyer” divorce means the formal end of their marriage will not be contested by either side.Respected Spanish journalist Lorena Vazquez, who broke the story of their split, revealed: “They want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”As you can imagine money is not going to be an issue and they have already agreed the initial terms to make sure this separation is the most cordial possible.”They have a very good relationship, so much so that the same lawyer is arranging the whole thing.”The divorce is on the way and is being left in the hands of people with their absolute trust.”She told Spanish TV programme ‘Y Ahora Sonsoles’ the couple split after Pep signed a two-year extension at the Etihad to keep him at City until 2027.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSPep and Cristina celebrate after the Champions League finalCredit: GettyThe Guardiola family pose together at Wembley in 2018Credit: AFP via GettySince then his reigning champions have been in freefall amid his worst spell as a manager.City are 20 points adrift of league leaders – and Champions-elect Liverpool – after suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Arne Slot’s side on Sunday.Watch hilarious moment Pep Guardiola tells fan ‘your wife is going to kill me’ after bizarre tattoo stunt But as he begins the mammoth task of rebuilding his side, pals insist Pep is still clinging onto hope of an unlikely reconciliation.He has previously been pictured wearing his wedding ring in a sign that he has not yet given up.But sources say he is “more amenable” to the idea than fashion entrepreneur Cristina.Their marriage is said to have hit the rocks five years ago after Cristina decided to return to Barcelona alone.Since then they have lived separate lives as Pep chased sporting immortality in Manchester.The couple first met when an 18-year-old Pep went to a fashion store owned by Cristina’s family to model some outfits by Spanish designer Antonio Miro.At the time, he was playing for Barcelona’s B team, while she was an actress who had appeared on Spanish TV.Pep’s sister Francesca once said: “He was very handsome, a good student, always getting good marks, the teachers drooled over him, he was already seductive when he was little.”Guardiola celebrates winning the Champions League with wife Cristina and daughter MariaCredit: GettyThe couple had been together throughout Pep’s playing and managerial careersCredit: AlamyCristina gave up acting to concentrate on her successful clothing business and is now said to be worth over £30million.Meanwhile, Pep established himself as one of the best midfielders of his generation, winning multiple titles with Barcelona’s first team, before entering management.He became the youngest manager to win the Champions League in 2009, lifting the most sought-after trophy in his first season in charge of Barcelona’s first team.The demands of day-to-day management took their toll though, and in 2012 he quit as boss in order to take a year out.He admitted: “I’m drained and I need to fill up.”Cristina has since said she was “feeling great” after news of their split emerged but has refused to speak publicly about the break up.Their influencer daughter Maria, 24, recently opened up about the lessons her parents have taught her.She told a Spanish magazine: “My parents have always advised me to find what I am passionate about.”They encourage me to try new things, to accept failure and to keep searching until I find my calling, because when I do, full dedication will come naturally.”They also remind me that the most important thing in life is to love and be loved.READ MORE SUN STORIES”In the end it all comes down to feeling loved.”Even in situations where we feel out of place, they tell me to listen carefully to others, there is always something valuable to learn from each person we meet.”Maria Guardiola attended Wimbledon alongside her parents last summerCredit: AP More

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    Ex-England footballer Tom Huddlestone’s wife slapped with court order after failing to pay £600 debt

    THE wife of ex-England footballer Tom Huddlestone has been slapped with a court order after failing to pay a £600 debt.Joanna Dixon failed to make payments to Independent Creative PR last year and is now facing a County Court Judgment (CCJ).Tom Huddlestone with his wife Joanna DixonCredit: InstagramThe midfielder used to play for EnglandCredit: PA:Empics SportHer husband was on a £30k a week salary while playing for Hull City before moving into coaching when his playing career ended.Now Joanna’s been publicly slammed by her former PR guru who claimed she “can’t be that hard up” after failing to pay a £5 a month debt reclaim.The row comes after Joanna told a court she feared she would be killed by masked men, who tied her up while they robbed an FA Cup medal, a £121,000 engagement ring and watches.Three men were jailed over the incident carried out while her husband – who is now an assistant coach at Birmingham FC – was playing an away match in 2019.READ MORE ON ENGLAND Joanna hired Independent Creative PR in spring 2024 and was said to have received a heavily discounted fee because of the company’s history with the former Premier League star.It’s claimed his wife refused to pay a month’s fee of £250 – as well as a month’s notice – before offering to pay £5 a month until the money owed was returned.She is accused of then defaulting on the second £5 payment.A CCJ against her has been granted for £601.04.Most read in FootballA spokesman for ICPR told The Sun: “It is a shame that Joanna Dixon defaulted on PR payments purposly as this has destroyed any friendship or association with Thomas.”Tom’s wife has even defaulted on a debt recovery plan that she proposed herself.Tom Huddlestone Interview”This default forced ICPR to make a legal claim against her to recover the company’s losses.”I’m sure she’s not that hard up, it’s simply cheeky to intentionally default on £250 a month pr contract and a notice period – that’s absolute pennies for PR.”She’s even defaulted on a £5-10 repayment plan.”Her husband is an ex Premier League and England footballer, they can’t be that hard up”.The spokesman added: “After eight months the small claims court have authorised ICPR to make a CCJ application against the defendant Ms Ioanna Dixon where we intended to recover all of our fees and legal costs.”We have submitted the CCJ application to the court out of pure principle, If you sign a contract then you are liable to uphold your part of your written agreement … you will be held accountable that is a promise.”The Sun has reached out to Huddlestone’s reps. More

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    Former Man Utd star Wes Brown finds love again after marriage breakdown and bankruptcy – with Cheryl Cole lookalike

    FORMER Manchester United player Wes Brown has found love again following his split from reality TV star wife Leanne.The 45–year-old has been secretly dating a stunning businesswoman for the past year, with pals saying things are getting serious between the pair.Wes Brown with his new love AmyCredit: instagram/@wes_brown24The star was married to Leanne Brown and shares three children with herCredit: Getty – ContributorWes’ new partner looks just like the singer CherylCredit: GettyWes teased his new romance earlier this week when he shared a snap of stunning Amy, as she celebrated her 41st birthday.He simply captioned the snap: “Happy Birthday babe.”Amy – who draws comparisons to Cheryl Cole thanks to her dark locks, works in aesthetics sales and lives in the same area as Wes.An insider said: “Wes and Amy have been together for over a year now and things are going really well between them.Read More on football“She is really successful and has her own thing going on. She is well liked in Cheshire and people think they are a great match.”Wes split from his wife – Real Housewives of Cheshire star Leanne – in 2022.The couple were together for more than 20 years and wed in 2009 before going on to have three children.The footy star was declared bankrupt in 2023 – despite earning £50,000 a week at one stage during his 15-year stay at Old Trafford.Most read in FootballIt was a series of property deals that went wrong and scuppered the 1999 Treble winner, known as one of the nicest men in football.Speaking about his bankruptcy, he told the Ben Heath podcast: “I think the main thing is when you are making a lot of money, you need the right people, don’t you? And I would say that’s one of the things I didn’t have.”Ex-Man United ace Wes Brown secretly splits from reality TV star wife Leanne He added: “It’s a long story and I won’t go into the detail, but it’s stuff that happened a long time ago with certain investments and getting into stuff that as a young kid, a lot of people go into, [but] don’t really understand it.”It’s what a lot of people are doing and then it came to a head last year, and that’s how it went.”It’s happened and I’m just getting on with it but it’s one of those things where you hope people, especially this generation, don’t get involved in.”Brown, who won the Champions League with Man Utd in 1999 and 2008, earned 23 England caps.He also had spells with Sunderland, Blackburn and Kerala Blasters.The Sun has contacted Wes for comment. The footy star was declared bankrupt in 2023Credit: Getty More

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    Joseph Parker opens up on challenging family life after being forced to miss birth of all five of his children

    JOSEPH PARKER’S entire family is fuelling his bid to become the Daddy of boxing — and a two-time heavyweight world champion.The Kiwi, 33, ditched his usual Home Alone training regime for a camp with pregnant wife Laine and his five children in the Saudi Arabian desert.Joseph Parker’s dedication to his sport meant missing the births of all of his girlsCredit: GettyParker will face Martin Bakole, who replaced Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyParker was due to face Daniel Dubois on Saturday before Britain’s IBF heavyweight champ was taken sick in Riyadh.Saudi chiefs last night desperately drafted in 6ft 6in Scottish-based Congolese fighter Martin Bakole, 33, as a replacement for a non-title clash after Dubois was KO’d by a doctor.But Parker, on a thrilling resurgence since losing his WBO crown to Anthony Joshua in 2018, declared: “I’ve put in all the hard work and I’m ready to go.”Parker’s dedication to his sport meant MISSING the births of all of his girls, while he spent Christmas Day at Tyson Fury’s house when he otherwise have been all alone with a plastic tree.Read More on BoxingSo this time, he has swapped the solitude of his last nine training camps in Morecambe for get-togethers with Laine, their four daughters and son during his four-week build-up to this fight. Parker beamed: “I got to see my family every day for four weeks after training.“That gives me strength. Other fighters have to tuck themselves away, be away from their family, but I feel better having them around.“Boxing is only here for a while but your family is here forever. I don’t want to miss out on them growing up and seeing them every day.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I had a house with my training team and had my family in another house, six minutes up the road.“I had two or three hours every evening with them after a hard day’s training.Daniel Dubois given huge boost in rematching Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed titles ahead of Joseph Parker fight“It’s important to get the balance but also the rest. You can’t rest when the kids are running around.“The kids are eight, six, five, two, ten months — and one on the way. I love training and pushing my body to different levels and then being able to relax with the family.“I love being around the chaos — it’s relaxing being around that chaos.”But Parker has no plans to top pal Fury’s current brood of seven.He explained “My wife got us a home-schooling exemption so the kids could travel with us.“My wife is teaching them — she’s a superwoman, it’s crazy. Being a parent is harder than boxing. Boxing is hard but you train, get the best food, best rest and you’re in shape.“Being a parent, you’re surrounded by kids non-stop, it’s way tougher. Tyson and Paris can have the record, I’m done! I think my wife is done, she needs her body back so she can enjoy her life.” More