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    Alisha Lehmann opens up on her dating history and relationship with female team-mate before Douglas Luiz

    ALISHA LEHMANN has opened up about her previous relationship with team-mate Ramona Bachmann.The former West Ham and Aston Villa Women’s star now dates Douglas Luiz, who she met at Villa Park.Alisha Lehmann has opened up on a past relationshipCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7The Juventus star dated team-mate Ramona Bachmann for a yearCredit: InstagramThe pair both play for SwitzerlandLehmann is now in a relationship with Douglas LuizCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann came out as bisexual a few years agoCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann has dated men and women in the past, including Switzerland team-mate Bachmann.Their relationship was documented in BBC Three show Britain’s Youngest Football Boss.They first met in 2018 when Lehmann played for West Ham and Bachmann was at Chelsea, and began dating in 2021.Reflecting on the relationship, Lehmann told Marca: “It’s 2025. I think everyone can date whoever they want and be with whoever they want. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s important to open your mind and stop seeing this as a problem and instead see it as progress.”Be who you are and who you want to be. Love is love. It’s simple.”The relationship lasted a year and Lehmann started dating Luiz shortly after the split.The pair played for Villa for several years before the opportunity to both move to Juventus arose last summer.Most read in FootballJuventus reportedly paid £60million for the pair and Lehmann revealed it was a joint decision made by the couple.She said: “I don’t know who convinced whom, it just happened.”Maya Jama and Alisha Lehmann team up to become managers of Baller League team Lehmann has dated Luiz since 2022Credit: Instagram @tezenisofficial More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pleads guilty to having mobile phone behind wheel of her £70,000 Mercedes

    KYLE Walker’s estranged wife Annie Kilner has been fined £198 after pleading guilty to not having proper control of her £70,000 Mercedes.The Wag, whose case was heard at Chester magistrates court this afternoon, was spotted at the wheel with her mobile phone in her hand last summer.Annie Kilner did not appear at court for the hearingCredit: SplashKilner pleaded guilty to the driving offenceCredit: Dan CharityKyle Walker’s estranged wife accepted she was behind the wheel while not being in control of a £70,000 MercedesCredit: BackGridShe was stopped by police in Cheshire at around 8.30pm on June 8 2024 as love rat Walker prepared to go away with the England squad for the Euros.Kilner, 32, was on her way to collect their four children when she was clocked with the device in one hand, and the other on the wheel, the court heard.She was due to stand trial, but instead did not attend and pleaded guilty via her barrister Nick Ross.As well as fining her, magistrates also imposed three penalty points on her driving licence.The charges stated the driver was “in such a position that she could not have proper control of the car”.Kilner was also charged with using a phone at the wheel but it was withdrawn.Michael O’Kane, prosecuting, said PC David O’Connor pulled her over at traffic lights on Bollington Lane in Alderley Edge, and said in a statement that he “suspected that the lady was talking to someone on her mobile phone”.Mr O’Kane continued: “He observed the driver, Miss Kilner, she had her mobile phone in her left hand with the other hand on the steering wheel.Most read in Football”The officer then pursued and stopped the vehicle and engaged in conversation with the defendant.”She said, ‘My kids are at padel’ and that she was late.”Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleThe court heard a not guilty plea had initially been entered.But Mr Ross said she admitted the offence of not having proper control of her vehicle, rather than the offence of driving whilst using a mobile phone.He said the police officer suspected she may have been talking to someone on the phone but did not see her lips moving and she did not have the phone to her ear.He added: “This was a low-speed incident, an unremarkable incident and the defendant was on her way to collect her four children on that evening in question and she apologises for the offence.”Chair of the magistrates bench, Jean Bamford, imposed a fine of £198, with £400 costs and a £79 victim surcharge.She added: “Three points will go on her driving licence, that makes nine points. She will have to drive very carefully from now on.”The court heard she already has six points on her licence after exceeding a 30mph limit and for a traffic signal offence.Kilner faces a ban under “totting up rules” if she accumulates 12 points.The latest offence came months after Kilner and Walker, 34, had their fourth child and two days before the Three Lions ace flew to Germany.Kilner previously discovered her love-rat partner had fathered a second child with social media personality Lauryn Goodman.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe denied the driving charge in November.Her hearing is hours before Walker plays for England against ­Latvia at Wembley. More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner due in court accused of not having proper control of £70,000 Mercedes

    KYLE Walker’s estranged wife Annie Kilner is due to appear in court tomorrow over a driving offence.The Wag is facing accusations she was behind the wheel while not being in control of a £70,000 Mercedes.Annie Kilner is due to appear in court tomorrow over a driving offenceCredit: Dan CharityKyle Walker’s estranged wife is facing accusations she was behind the wheel while not being in control of a £70,000 MercedesCredit: BackGridShe was stopped by police in Cheshire on June 8 last year — as Kyle prepared to go away with the England squad for the Euros.The charges state the driver was “in such a position that she could not have proper control of the car”.It is unclear exactly what she is accused of doing. Annie, 32, was also charged with using a phone at the wheel but it was withdrawn.Read More on SportThe charge is brought when the driver is said to be “in a position which does not give proper control or a full view of the road”.It can be when they are spotted drinking or eating while driving, adjusting the sat nav or changing music on the car’s touchscreen.The alleged offence came months after Annie and Kyle, 34, had their fourth child and two days before the Three Lions ace flew to Germany.Annie previously discovered her love-rat partner had fathered a second child with social media personality Lauryn Goodman.Most read in FootballShe denied the driving charge in November.If Annie is convicted at Chester magistrates’ tomorrow, she faces three penalty points on her driving licence and a fine.Kyle Walker party girls revealed as globe-trotting models – and lift lid on how star is enjoying his new life in MilanHer hearing will be hours before Kyle plays for England against ­Latvia at Wembley. Annie’s representative was approached for comment. More

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    ‘He gets lonely’ – West Ham cult hero Dimitri Payet accused of cheating on wife with stunning Brazilian lawyer

    FORMER West Ham hero Dimitri Payet has been accused of cheating on his wife with a Brazilian lawyer.Social media star Larissa Ferrari claims to have had a seven-month relationship with Payet after he “got lonely” following a move to Rio de Janeiro club Vasco da Gama.Larissa Ferrari says Dimitri Payet was always ‘affectionate’Credit: Instagram @larissaferrarifFerrari is a lawyer who is also popular on InstagramCredit: Instagram @larissaferrarifEx-midfielder Payet and wife Ludivine wed nearly 20 yearsCredit: AFPThe ex-France midfielder, 37, joined the Brazilian top-flight club in April 2023 on a two-year deal.It’s understood his French wife Ludivine Payet, the mother of his four children, travels out from France to visit him every three months.He credited her with easing his worries over joining a team so far away.However, Ferrari has posted a lengthy message online suggesting she has become entangled with the former Lille star since meeting him last September.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe mother of two, who regularly posts glamorous photos, says their friendship only became physical after she split from her former husband.The 28-year-old wrote: “One thing I want to make clear is that it was never about money. There was no need for it. “There’s not much I can say because there’s no explanation or anything to justify it.“But one thing I want to make extremely clear is that it was never for money, not before, not now. In fact, the last time I went to Rio, I went by bus.”Most read in FootballFerrari said she often stayed at Payet’s homeCredit: Instagram @larissaferrarifFerrari has 45,000 followers on Instagram, where her profile states she is a “lawyer and broker in training”.And she added: “Our intention, initially, wasn’t for us to become so attached to each other, but we ended up getting very involved.I’m Arsenal’s biggest fan but people want me banned because I turn up to stadium in nothing but body paint“We got very close because I got divorced and he gets lonely a lot too.“With so much closeness, the meetings became more frequent.“I would go to Dimitri’s house every 12 days or so, and stay for three or four days.”Ferrari suggested it had been “impossible” for them not to become attracted to each other.She said: “He has also always been very affectionate towards me, both in person and through messages. “And with so much affection exchanged, it was impossible not to become attached to each other.”Ludivine caught the eye of supporters at Euro 2016Credit: Getty ImagesHowever, she revealed she would quit social media for a while to “have some peace” and speak only with her true friends.Payet joined West Ham on a five-year contract in June 2015.But he angered Hammers’ fans by the way he returned to Marseille after the January transfer window in 2017, saying he was homesick.The playmaker had been shortlisted for the PFA player of the year award in 2016 and took top place in the London Football Awards for Premier League players the same year.Payet has been married to Ludivine for nearly 20 years.  And shortly after he switched from Marseille to Vasco, he was quoted as saying: “She said, ‘Go ahead. Come on, I’ll take care of everything. I’ll look after the children’.“If I’m here today, it’s thanks to her. I know she did it out of love and she knows I love football. READ MORE SUN STORIES”She’s the one who made it possible for me to live here.”Ludivine was a popular Wag at Euro 2016, often pictured glamorously in the stands.  More

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    Who is Eddie Jordan’s wife Marie and how many kids did she have with former F1 team owner?

    FORMULA One legend Eddie Jordan passed away on March 20, 2025.The former team owner had been battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer. Here we get to know his wife Marie and their kids.Eddie Jordan and his wife Marie pictured at Royal Ascot in 2010Credit: Dan Charity – The SunEddie Jordan and his son Kyle in 2016Credit: Getty – ContributorIn December 2024, Eddie Jordan revealed he’d been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer months earlier.He made one of his last appearances on live radio in February 2025, when he was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Eddie said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.read more on eddie jordan”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Eddie was a motor racing man through and through, and while he never drove in F1, he did race F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.A decade later he made it to the premier racing class with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix competed in F1 until 2005, achieving its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.Most read in MotorsportThe team was sold in 2005 before being rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later, then later changing to Force India, Racing Point and now Aston Martin.A Jordan family statement reads: “Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”‘I’m not myself, please forgive me’ – Shaken F1 legend Eddie Jordan, 76, apologises live on radio after cancer treatmentTributes have flooded in for Eddie from across the world.Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC F1 coverage with Eddie and David Coulthard, posted on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us.”Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.”More important than race wins though, we won hearts. I will never forget how his face would.”Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76Jordan Family StatementWho is Marie Jordan?Marie Jordan (née McCarthy) is the wife of former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan.The couple has been married since 1979 and has four children together.Marie is a woman of many talents. She represented Ireland in women’s basketball, showcasing her athletic prowess on the international stage.She served as the captain of Sunningdale Golf Club, demonstrating her leadership skills and passion for golf.Eddie’s daughter Zoe is a fashion designerCredit: Getty – ContributorMarie is also a professional photographer and her artwork was displayed at the Saatchi Art Fair in London in October 2023.ChildrenEddie and Marie have four children together: Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.Zoe Jordan, 43, is fashion designer. She launched her eponymous brand in London in 2011 after working as a trader for HSBC and Credit Suisse.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has gained recognition in the fashion industry, winning several awards and showing her collections at both London and New York Fashion Week.Miki followed a career in sports event management, Zak is a snowboard teacher and competitor, while Kyle is the co-founder of a sustainable cleaning products company. More

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    Marc Cucurella breaks down in tears with wife and Mahrez’s Wag gets breast op in dramatic Married To The Game trailer

    PREMIER LEAGUE stars – past and present – will be linking up with their Wags in a popular football-related reality show.Married to the Game has returned for a second season on Amazon Prime and will premiere on April 8.Famous football-related reality show Married to the Game returns for a second seasonCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IEChelsea ace Marc Cucurella is seen crying to his wife Claudia RodriguezCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IERiyad Mahrez’s partner Taylor Ward opens up about her breast reduction surgeryCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IETaylor underwent surgery in Istanbul while Mahrez was awayCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IEThe show promises drama and intrigueCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video UK & IEManchester City hero Riyad Mahrez and Arsenal ace Jorginho return with their better halves Taylor Ward and Cat Harding respectively.They are joined by new signings Gabriel Magalhaes from Arsenal, Leon Bailey from Aston Villa and Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.Gabriel, Bailey and Cucurella will be coming with partners Gabrielle Figueiredo, Stephanie Hope and Claudia Rodriguez.And the new season promises some major drama and intrigue following the release of its first trailer.Read More on FootballCucurella is seen breaking down in tears next to Claudia as he tells the camera, “We need to learn a lot”.And Al-Ahli star Mahrez’s wife Taylor is seen getting breast reduction surgery in Istanbul while he’s away.The Wags are taking centre stage as they discuss their ambitions on camera.Some of them are also seen taking luxurious trips to glitzy destinations, such as Marbella.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe second season is covering the summer season as clips show Spanish fans celebrating Euro 2024.Cucurella was part of the Spain team that won the European title in Germany.Dramatic moment Prem ace Jorginho’s fiancee confronts woman in late-night doorstep showdown over Arsenal starThe Furia Roja did so by beating England 2-1 in the final in Gareth Southgate’s last match in charge of the Three Lions.Cucurella teams up with partner Claudia in the reality TV seriesCredit: Amazon PrimeArsenal ace Jorginho and Cat Harding return to the showCredit: Amazon PrimeMahrez and Taylor are also a returning couple in the showCredit: Amazon PrimeAston Villa star Leon Bailey is coming to the show with Stephanie HopeCredit: Amazon PrimeArsenal ace Gabriel Magalhaes will also debut with Gabrielle FigueiredoCredit: Amazon Prime More

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    Sadio Mane, 32, welcomes first child with wife Aisha, 19, after wedding last year – and dedicates goal to baby daughter

    SADIO MANE dedicated his goal to his newborn daughter after welcoming his first child with wife Aisha Tamba.Mane, 32, tied the knot with Tamba, 19, last year in Keur Massar, an area in Senegal’s capital city of Dakar.Sadio Mane dedicated his Al-Nassr goal to his newborn daughter on FridayMane celebrated by rocking his arms as Al-Nassr came out 3-1 winnersMane and teenage wife Aisha Tamba have welcomed their first child in RiyadhThe ceremony was just six days before the start of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.The couple have now welcomed their first child, 14 months after their shock wedding, which was confirmed by Mane’s Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.And in dedication to his baby girl, Mane celebrated by rocking his arms while beaming with pride.The former Liverpool star’s goal doubled Al-Nassr’s lead in the club’s 3-1 win over Al Kholood on Friday.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFellow ex-Prem stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Duran also scored, before Al-Nassr went down to ten men as Nawaf Boushal was sent off.Al-Nassr were at the heart of Mane’s public reveal of his new baby.The club posted a video of the footballer reciting a verse from the Quran while walking through the club’s training facility.Mane recited: “Wealth and children are the adornment of this worldly life, but the everlasting good deeds are far better with your Lord in reward and in hope.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Al-NassrThe video was captioned: “A new blessing for Sadio Mane! Wishing him and his family endless joy.”Allah provided them with its righteousness, and made her one of His righteous servants.”Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starAl-Nassr need to have a flawless final nine games if they are to close the 10-point gap on leaders Al-Ittihad.Mane, 31, won the Premier League and Champions League during his spell with Liverpool.He now reportedly earns £650,000 per week with Al-Nassr. The former Anfield star met Tamba through his agent, who was friends with her construction boss dad.A source told MailOnline: “Sadio and Aissata’s romance blossomed after his agent met her father.”Madou Tamba is a respected construction manager in Senegal and was tasked by Sadio’s agent to oversee the footballer’s various building projects in the country.”The two men developed a trusting working relationship and through that relationship Sadio was introduced to his daughter.”Everyone in the village of Bambali is delighted for them.”Sadio is a good man. He has given lots of money to the people of Bambali and he deserves to be happy.”Mane was playing for Bayern Munich at the time of their marriage, when Aisha was 18 years old.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey kept their relationship a secret until pictures of their wedding were revealed. Tamba was still a student when they met, but Mane reportedly vowed to marry her as soon as they started dating.Mane, 32, tied the knot with Tamba, 19, last year in Keur Massar, a suburb in Senegal’s capital More

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    Coleen Rooney joins Annie Kilner for girls’ lunch days after she was spotted in estranged husband Kyle Walker’s car

    KYLE Walker’s estranged wife Annie Kilner and Coleen Rooney were spotted meeting up for lunch with pals today.The mum-of-four, 31, enjoyed herself with fellow wags at a restaurant this afternoon just days after being seen in the footballer’s car.Annie Kilner was seen laughing Coleen Rooney at lunch todayCredit: ZenpixThe model dressed down in casual gym gearCredit: ZenpixColeen appeared animated during their chatsCredit: ZenpixAnnie sported casual black gym gear paired with white trainers and black sunglasses. She stepped out with her hair swept up in an effortless ponytail to show off sophisticated gold hooped earrings. Coleen appeared animated during their informal catch up today.This comes after the friends were also spotted rallying around each other earlier this month as England right-back Walker was seen partying with two women.The 34-year-old took them to Tocqueville 13 in Milan, one of the city’s most popular nightclubs.The former Prem ace enjoyed a £5,300 Super VIP extravagance with the pair at the star-studded establishment.Sources at the nightclub say the group partied into the early hours.It all happened just one day after his wife and their children flew back to the UK.Most read in FootballBut it a fresh twist earlier this week Annie, who shares four sons with the AC Milan player, was seen in the back seat of his car.Walker, who is on loan at AC Milan from Manchester City, looked in good spirits on his return to Cheshire.Inside Kyle Walker’s night with 2 party girls in Milan day after wife Annie flew home – & his whopping bar bill revealedCasually clad for the outing, Kyle donned a plain white T-shirt with jeans and a black Celine baseball cap. He was seen smiling and giving a thumbs up as he walked around the front of his car with Annie in tow.Kyle has been dividing his time between Italy and the UK after his transfer move, heading home regularly to see his wife and their four children. This came after we revealed with the couple were said to be “working through their issues.”A source said: “Annie was far from happy and made her feelings clear. Kyle denies anything went on and says he was asked to give the girls a lift.”He’s clearly put himself in a difficult situation given his reputation.”It’s the lack of thought for Annie and how it might look that has caused the upset.”Annie also used her married name for the first time professionally this month, despite her marital woes.The model referred to herself as Annie Walker to plug her jewellery range. READ MORE SUN STORIESTaking to her Stories, Annie modelled a dazzling diamond bracelet with a caption which read: “Demure. Founded by Annie Walker & Sophie Haynes”.And despite not wearing a wedding ring, the couple have called off their divorce.Kyle previously hit the town with two party girls — 24 hours after wife Annie flew home to EnglandCredit: BackGridLove-rat Walker was spotted with the ladies at a hotel bar and club until around 2amCredit: BackGridColeen Rooney went out for lunch with Annie earlier this monthCredit: SplashAnnie was recently spotted in Kyle’s car in CheshireCredit: Zenpix More