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      Pep Guardiola and wife Cristina ‘giving each other a second chance after Man City boss ‘spent Easter in Barcelona’

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      MAN City boss Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina are reportedly giving things another go after spending Easter together in Barcelona.The pair announced their shock split in January after 30 years together – with divorce proceedings commencing the following month.Pep is not giving up on his marriage to Cristina, sources sayCredit: GettyThe pair pictured in 2023 in Istanbul, married in 2014Credit: GettyCristina moved back to Barcelona in 2019 while Pep continued his work with Manchester CityCredit: GettyBut, following a three-day trip to Barcelona over the Easter break, the couple are now believed to be “giving each other another chance,” according to Catalan newspaper El Nacional – as sources claim that “all is not lost in their marriage”.The pair appeared to start drifting back in 2019, when fashion entrepreneur Cristina moved back to Barcelona to focus on her business interests.But it was Pep’s decision last November to renew his contract with Manchester City until 2027 that reportedly expedited their split.Now, the manager has pledged to visit Barcelona once a week in between fixtures, a source told El Nacional.read more football newsMaria Lapiedra claimed the decision was to prevent them going weeks without seeing each other.The report also states that the couple – who share three children – are still wearing their weddings rings.The rescue operation appeared to kick off last month – amid reports that Pep had returned to the family home in Barcelona for a secret visit.The 54-year-old caught a private jet from Manchester just hours after his team’s 3-1 win against Plymouth in the FA Cup.Most read in FootballA source said: “They spent three nights together in Barcelona, both staying at the family home.“Pep went out on Monday to the dentist and Cristina went to her fashion shop in the city centre.Watch hilarious moment Pep Guardiola tells fan ‘your wife is going to kill me’ after bizarre tattoo stunt “They met up again at the shop and spent three hours there before returning to the house to spend the evening together.“Pep left for Manchester on Tuesday morning.”Pep and Cristina met in 1994 but didn’t marry until 2014 – tying the knot at an intimate ceremony on the outskirts of Barcelona.They had spent the majority of their marriage living separately when Cristina decided to move back to Barcelona with one of their daughters, Valentina.Their other two children, Maria and Marius, remained in the UK with Pep.The pair continued to make things work long distance until their split in December of last year.However, they insisted that things would remain amicable throughout divorce proceedings – and that they would even share the same legal team.Sources said in February that they had already agreed the initial terms of a multi-million pound settlement agreement – which would be finalised in a matter of weeks.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.”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.”Read More on The SunManchester City declined to comment.Pep’s decision to renew his contract with the club is believed to be a major factor in their splitCredit: AlamyThe manager has made several trips back to Barcelona in a reported attempt to rectify their marriageCredit: AlamyThe couple with their daughter Maria at Wimbledon last yearCredit: APPep kissing Cristina Serra after winning the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 finalCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Joe Thompson’s wife Chantelle Perry and how many children did she share with the late Man Utd footballer?

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      MANCHESTER United have paid tribute to former footballer Joe Thompson, who has sadly passed away from cancer at the age of 36.  The club offered their heartfelt support to his family, stating that their thoughts are very much with them during this incredibly difficult time. Here’s what we know about his wife, Chantelle Perry, and their children.Chantelle Perry and Joe Thompson have been married since 2016Credit: Instagram / Chantelle PerryWho is Joe Thompson’s wife, Chantelle Perry?Chantelle Perry is the wife of former English professional footballer, Joe Thompson.The pair married in 2016 after dating for a long time.Sadly, the ex-Rochdale player, who retired at the age of 29 in 2019, faced an uphill battle with his health.He was diagnosed with cancer for a third time in 2024.Read more about Joe ThompsonIn a tribute to her husband, who died on April 17, 2025, Chantelle wrote on Instagram: “Our brave and courageous Joey passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning, he was at home where he wanted to be in a beautiful peaceful setting surrounding by his family when he transitioned. “Joe has made such an impact on so many people and we are all forever grateful for him blessing us with his presence and for being so strong and staying with us as long as he did against all the odds.“He was the most Incredible husband,son,brother,friend & father to our beautiful daughters who will now carry his light and legacy on and I will continue to keep filling them up with Joes love every single day.”Chantelle added: “It’s been a long battle, and one that he fought with all his might and he did things HIS way!! Most read in Football“He choose his path and walked every step with courage and pride growing closer and closer to god each day whilst still being there for so many others. “He held on to his plans for the future to continue that legacy but It’s now time for him to rest up and watch over us from heaven.Ex-Man Utd trainee Joe Thompson diagnosed with cancer for 3rd time and says ‘aggressive’ lymphoma has spread to his lungs “I know he will be deeply missed by everyone and the world will not be the same without his contagious energy. Long may his legacy and impact live on!!”Chantelle herself is a beauty entrepreneur and set up the Perriee Spa back in 2015 in Prestwich. By then, she’d already been styling hair for 13 years and had spent the last decade perfecting her own techniques for fitting hair extensions.According to Company House, she still holds a number of senior roles in her beauty businesses, however, she generally keeps a low profile.She was just 27 when Joe was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013, while he was playing for Tranmere. He was given the all-clear a year later, but sadly had to face the disease again in 2017.Chantelle has stood by him since he was diagnosedCredit: Instagram / Chantelle PerrySpeaking in 2019, Joe said he owed so much to Chantelle and their family for standing by him through it all.He told the Liverpool Echo: “I owe it to my body and also to my family who have all seen me go through hell on more than one occasion. “You have all been my light in my darkest days.”Joe said: “It’s definitely going to be a challenge and of course I get really down some days but what I need is people around me to take my mind off it because if I’m on my own for too long I just think about everything too much.She’s been my motivation through some really dark and hard times.Joe Thomspson“I have my loved ones to keep me strong and I’m so lucky to have such a fantastic family.“As a family we’re all really close. On the day I was told I had cancer my daughter just instinctively knew there was something up and she wouldn’t stop crying. It was so strange because the moment the doctor told us she knew something was wrong.“I guess she just knew there was a twinkle in daddy’s eye which wasn’t there anymore. We all slept crammed on the sofa together that night because Lula wouldn’t settle and she usually goes to sleep like clockwork.’How many children did Joe Thompson have with Chantelle Perry?The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Thailula-Lily, in September 2014.The couple share two daughtersCredit: Instagram / Chantelle PErryWhile saying his statement about his cancer returning, he described his wife and daughter, saying: “I would like to thank my wife, Chantelle, who was my rock in my first encounter and will once again be by my side with the same encouragement, discipline and strength. “Not to mention the love shown to me by both my wife and beautiful daughter Thailula-Lily who are both my motivations daily.”A year later, Thompson said about them: “She means the world to me – and my wife. “She’s been my motivation through some really dark and hard times.”She always makes me smile and hopefully she’ll remember that. She sees Daddy as Superman.”Read More on The SunThey had their second daughter, Athena Rae, in 2022.Tragically, in 2024, Chantelle and Joe shared that they had lost their baby son, whom they named Dre Phoenix Thompson. More

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      ‘Love at first sight’ – The sad romance story and split of Schweinsteiger and ‘world’s hottest tennis star’ Ana Ivanovic

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      BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER and Ana Ivanovic were the ultimate sporting power couple. One of the best midfielders of his generation who helped his country win the World Cup.Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic have split up after nine years of marriageCredit: GettyThe couple tied the knot in 2016 in VeniceCredit: Splash NewsIvanovic was the world No1 tennis player in 2008Credit: GettyShe retired in 2016Credit: Instagram / @anaivanovicAnd a tennis superstar, a former world No1 and a Grand Slam champion.But reports in Germany claim Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic have sadly split up after nine years of marriage.Ivanovic is now said to be living in Serbia with their three sons, almost 1,000 miles away from her husband in Munich.It is far cry from the whirlwind romance they enjoyed more than a decade ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFAMOUS FACESSchweinsteiger, 40, is three years older than his glamorous wife. A talented ski racer, he joined the Bayern Munich academy in 1998 and decided to stick with football, making his first-team debut in 2002. He spent 13 years in the Bayern team, racking up exactly 500 appearances, 68 goals and 18 trophies, including a Bundesliga-DFB Pokal-Champions League treble in 2012-13. Ivanovic, meanwhile, began her pro tennis career in 2003 and reached the Wimbledon Junior final the following year.Most read in FootballBy 2007, she was one of the best players on the planet and reached her first Grand Slam final at the French Open.That was followed by a semi-final run at Wimbledon.Man Utd hero Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals his ultimate 5-a-side team Schweinsteiger won the World Cup with Germany in 2014Credit: Action Images – ReutersIvanovic reached the Wimbledon semis and the final at the Australian OpenCredit: AFPHer solo major came at the 2008 French OpenCredit: EPAThen in 2008, the Serbian lost the Australian Open final then enjoyed the high point of her career by beating Dinara Safina to win the French Open and reach the top of the world rankings. It proved to be her only major title – she reached the semis again in 2015, the year she was voted tennis’ “hottest” player – but she racked up nearly £12million in prize money on the court. SPORTING ROMANCEThe peak of the footballer’s professional career came in 2014 when he was part of the Germany team that beat Argentina to win the World Cup final. And just a few months later, his personal life was transformed, too.Schweinsteiger was set up with the tennis star by a mutual friend, who was herself revelling in a resurgent year on the WTA Tour. Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic got together in 2014Credit: GettyThey got engaged within a few monthsCredit: GettyThe German hired out a private park in London to proposeCredit: GettyThe German’s basketball friend Steffen Hamman linked the duo up in New York – but even had two sets of code words ready depending on how the first meeting went: “come on, let’s go for a walk together” or “okay, see you later, Steffen”. Schweinsteiger told Bild: “I wasn’t that good at English when we met, so I listened to Ana a lot at the beginning.”I was a bit on the defensive and saw what was coming.“It was love at first sight. You feel special moments and you can recognise them when you look deeply into someone’s eyes – that’s exactly how it was with me.”PARK PROPOSALAfter overcoming his initial nerves, their love was clearly blossoming.And within just a few months, Schweinsteiger decided to get down on one knee and pop the question – and did so in classy, romantic style. He said: “In London, there are small parks that are only accessible to local residents and then I secretly rented the park from the film called Notting Hill.”Of course I knew that Ana was extremely curious and when we walked past the gate ajar, I said to her, ‘Come on. We’ll see.'”And then we went in there and then I asked her. This came as a complete surprise to her.The couple were together when he was at Manchester UnitedCredit: AFPThe couple were all smiles on their joyful wedding dayCredit: Getty”I was able to score a few points with her family by asking Ana’s father for her hand in marriage in Serbian.”I flew to Belgrade and asked.”MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFESchweinsteiger and Ivanovic tied the knot in Venice in July 2016.It came five months after she hung up her racquet in retirement and at the end of his first season with Manchester United.They welcomed their first child, son Luca, in 2018 and Leon was born the following year.Then their third – another son, Theo – arrived in May 2023 and spent time living in Majorca.SPLIT APARTHowever, the shock news from Germany suggested the celebrity duo have gone their separate ways.It is claimed by Bild they broke up around two months ago – partly due to the strain of a lack of time together.Schweinsteiger is now based in Munich but travels a lot for work as a pundit and Champions League ambassador. However, Ivanovic is thought to be in her hometown of Belgrade with the boys near her parents and brother.Despite the rumoured split, the pair still have plenty of joint Instagram posts together. They both feature in a video advert for fashion label Brax on her account as recently as March 28.But, crucially, he is not tagged or mentioned – and they walk away awkwardly from each other in the clip. Read More on The SunIvanovic has posted a whole host of selfies in recent months but her last photo with Schweinsteiger is dated November 25, 2024 – with a smiling photo of the pair on a trip to Vienna. But there is no suggestion at this stage that the couple have filed for divorce at this stage, leaving hope for fans their relationship could be repaired and their love rekindled. Their last photo together was in November 2024Credit: Instagram / @anaivanovicIvanovic posts plenty of photos on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @anaivanovicThe Serbian is said to be living in Belgrade near her parents and brotherCredit: Instagram / @anaivanovicShe is reportedly looking after their three sonsCredit: Instagram / @anaivanovic More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Bastian Schweinsteiger ‘splits from tennis ace wife Ana Ivanovic with couple now living apart’

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      ONE of sport’s biggest power couples appears to have called full-time on their relationship.According to reports in Germany, World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger and former tennis world No.1 Ana Ivanovic have split after nine years of marriage.Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic have reportedly splitCredit: EPAThe sporting superstars have been married for nine yearsCredit: Instagram @anaivanovicSchweinsteiger and Ivanovic are believed to have split two months agoCredit: Getty – ContributorEx-Manchester United midfielder Schweinsteiger, 40, and wife Ivanovic, 37, ended their relationship two months ago according to German outlet Bunte.The couple, who have three sons together, are reportedly living separately after the break up.Schweinsteiger is said to be travelling for work, but is regularly based out of Munich – where he spent most of his playing career as a Bayern Munich star.While Ivanovic is living almost 1,000 MILES away in her hometown of Belgrade, Serbia alongside the couple’s children Luka, Leon and Theo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIvanovic, who won the French Open in 2008, is thought to be living in an apartment near the homes of her parents and brother.Reports from Bild claim that the couple’s relationship began to strain after a lack of time together. The sporting superstars first met back in 2014, with Schweinsteiger dropping the knee in London just a matter of months after their first encounter.They later married in Venice in July of 2016, just five months before Ivanovic hung up her racquet and retired from tennis.Most read in FootballSchweinsteiger and Ivanovic met back in 2014Credit: Instagram @anaivanovicIvanovic is reportedly living in her home country of Serbia near her parentsCredit: GettyThe tennis star is a French Open championCredit: EPACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIvanovic had an impressive career that saw her win 15 career titles and pocket over £11.6MILLION in prize money.While she reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2007, the Australian Open final in 2008 and won the French Open that same year against Dinara Safina.Moment former Man Utd star Bastian Schweinsteiger suffers awkward coffee cup punditry blunder live on TV at Euro 2024 Schweinsteiger spent 18 years as a professional footballer, spending most of his career with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.The defensive midfielder made 500 appearances for the Bavarians, making him their 11th top appearance maker in history.While he won eight league titles, seven German Cups and one Champions League with the club.He later switched the Allianz Arena for Old Trafford in a move to join Man Utd in 2015.He stayed with The Red Devils for two seasons, making 35 appearances and helping United win the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League.He later left the Premier League to join MLS side Chicago Fire in 2017, spending three seasons in the US before retiring in 2019.On the international stage, Schweinsteiger earned 121 caps for the German national side and was part of their 2014 World Cup winning squad.Schweinsteiger proposed to Ivanovic just a few months after the pair metCredit: Getty Images – GettyThey have three sons togetherCredit: AFPSchweinsteiger had a brief spell at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe spent most of his career at Bayern MunichCredit: Getty – ContributorThe midfielder won the World Cup with Germany in 2014Credit: Getty More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shares pic of enormous sparkler on ring finger amid marriage rumours

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez has shared a picture of a stunning ring amid marriage talk surrounding the couple.Ronaldo and Georgina have been together since 2016 and have two daughters together, Alana, seven, and Bella, two, while she is also the stepmother of the Al-Nassr star’s other three kids.Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shared a stunning ring to her Instagram pageCredit: instagram @georginagioThe couple have been dating since 2016 and have two children togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/?hl=enRonaldo has previously referred to Georgina as his ‘wife’ but the couple are not marriedCredit: GettyBut taking to Instagram, where she has just shy of 66 million followers, she showed off a rectangular, translucent stone.She captioned the picture with the words: “And keep evil away from us, Amen,” in Arabic, while the 31-year-old also appears to have the same line tattooed on her.Despite the glamorous ring on her finger, Georgina and Ronaldo are not officially married.Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star Ronaldo, 40, has previously appeared to hint that the couple are hitched.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAt the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai in December, he said: “‘It’s a big pleasure to win this trophy. My oldest son is here, my wife [Georgina] is here.”Meanwhile, during a game of Mr and Mrs on his YouTube channel, Ronaldo also referenced Georgina by the same title.Indeed, on her reality TV Show, I Am Georgina, the 31-year-old revealed how her friends often tease her about her and Ronaldo’s relationship status.She said: “They’re always joking about the wedding. ‘When is the wedding?’ Most read in Football”Since Jennifer Lopez’s song ‘The Ring Or When’ came out, they started singing it to me. And well, this is not up to me.”However, officially they remain long-term partners rather than husband and wife.Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he is a playable character in new Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves game Speaking in March, Ronaldo revealed the reason why he and Georgina have not officially tied the knot, though admitted he is sure it will happen eventually.He told Netflix: “I always tell her, ‘when we get that click.’ Like everything with our life, and she knows what I’m talking about.”It could be in a year or it could be in six months or it could be in a month. I’m 1,000 per cent sure that it’ll happen.”Ronaldo and Georgina have both been busy pursuing business ventures away from the pitch.Georgina headed to Paris Fashion Week in March as she stepped out for the Ludovic de Saint Sernin Fall RTW 2025 fashion show.Meanwhile, Ronaldo bizarrely revealed himself to be in a new street fighter style fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.Inside the glamorous world of Georgina Rodriguez…Georgina lives a life to be enviedCredit: InstagramThe stunning partner of Cristiano Ronaldo offers insights into her world using her social channelsCredit: instagram @georginagioShe has over 65 million followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPAGeorgina now resides in Saudi Arabia follower her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagramGeorgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagioBoats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to CaptionShe travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina RodríguezThe Argentine beauty is a regularly at the Venice film festival where she can be seen turning headsCredit: GettyGeorgina is loved by fashion magazines for her sense of styleCredit: AlamyShe models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/InstagramRodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: InstagramGeorgina’s love of travel is something she regularly shares on her social channels, including this trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram, @georginagio More

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      ‘Who the f*** is she?’ – Peter Crouch reveals wife Abbey Clancy mistook Liverpool star for another woman

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      PETER CROUCH hilariously revealed how his wife Abbey Clancy mistook a Liverpool star for another woman.The former striker and his model partner shared the brilliant story on their Therapy Crouch Podcast.Peter Crouch shared a hilarious story of how his wife mistook a Liverpool player for another womanCredit: YouTube/Therapy CrouchThe couple have been married for 16 yearsCredit: GettyAbbey Clancy is a model and mother to Crouch’s four kidsCredit: Agent ProvocateurCrouch and Abbey, who have two sons and two daughters together, regularly lift the lid on their relationship on the show.The couple were discussing pet peeves, with the ex-England man saying: “OK, well my whine is just about you jumping to conclusions.”For instance, we were watching the match last night, and I said, ‘Oh my God, Alisson’s been on fire recently’.”Then Ab’s gone, ‘Who the f*** is she? Alisson, who’s she and why is she on fire?’ READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I went, ‘It’s the f***ing Liverpool goalkeeper and he’s been making some great saves.”They both burst in hysterics as Abbey repeated: “Who’s she? Alisson. What kind of name is that?”Crouch’s relationship with his wife of 16 years recently hit the headlines after a risque joke he made while being interviewed at Cheltenham Festival.The ex-Liverpool and Tottenham goalscorer was asked about his love of horses and he replied: “Abbey likes to ride.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBefore quickly clarifying “horses” as he grinned cheekily. Discussing the quip, Abbey said: “I thought it was actually really disrespectful that we went viral for that clip. Peter Crouch has Cheltenham fans in stitches with risque joke about wife live on ITV “I just think why would you put me in the centre of ridicule for the nation?”Crouch protested his innocence, explaining: “I said, ‘Abbey loves to ride’, and as I have said that the producer behind the camera laughed.”So I went, ‘horses’. Obviously he kind of laughs so I had to clarify that she likes to ride horses.”Crouch’s partner Abbey thought he was talking about another woman when he mentioned AlissonCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I leave in tears’ – F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart heartbreakingly recalls moment his wife forgot who he was

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      FORMULA ONE legend Sir Jackie Stewart has bravely recalled the moment his wife forgot who he was.Helen Stewart, 84, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2014 after losing control of her car.Sir Jackie Stewart has opened up about his wife’s dementia battleCredit: sirjackiestewart/InstagramStewart revealed that Helen recently forgot who he wasCredit: BBCSir Jackie founded Race Against Dementia after his wife’s diagnosis in 2014Credit: Tom FarmerNobody was injured in the accident but it made her and the F1 icon realise that something was wrong.In the years following her diagnosis, Helen experienced behaviour and language changes.She is now also no longer able to walk.And recently, Helen was unable to recognise her husband.READ MORE IN F1Sir Jackie, 85, opened up about the moment during an interview with the BBC.He said: “Just the other day it was time for dinner, she’s getting up and I’m sitting close by, and she says, ‘Where’s Jackie?'”That’s the first time that’s happened and that’s only a few weeks ago.”A bad feeling came over me.”Most read in MotorsportStewart then described Helen’s mind as being “in a new world” as her condition worsens.He continued: “I know that Helen doesn’t mean it when she suddenly goes round and hits me, or the [specialist dementia] nurses.The Sun’s Ben Hunt reveals his five greatest Formula One Drivers Ever – with Michael Schumacher in between two Brits”She can hit somebody quite often, she uses language that she’s never ever said in her life and it comes like that [clicks his fingers] and I say ‘darling, darling, don’t say that’.”She says ‘Why?’ And she’ll give me a row for doing that. That’s usually after 17:00.”Stewart has created an accessible home in Switzerland for Helen without steps or obstacles.He also employs nurses and specialist neurosurgeons.Following his wife’s dementia diagnosis, Sir Jackie founded Race Against Dementia – a charity that aims to accelerate global research in a bid to find a cure for the condition.Sir Jackie and Helen have been married since 1962Credit: AP:Associated Press More

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      England football legend and wife plot move to relocate to Dubai as they eye properties and school for kids

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      FORMER England football star Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate are considering relocating to the Middle East, we can reveal.Rio, 46, and Kate, 33, are looking at big-money properties and schools for their younger children in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.Kate is married to former Manchester United legend Rio FerdinandCredit: InstagramFriends say the entrepreneurial pair, who live in Bromley, South East London, are keen to find a home in the Gulf.A source said: “Rio and Kate are seriously considering being based out in the Gulf and are looking for a sprawling home with plenty of bedrooms. “They love the lifestyle and sunny ­weather and have lots of friends out there. It’s a very safe place for families and offers a healthy lifestyle, which suits them well.”The pair met in Dubai in 2016 after being introduced out there by mutual friends.READ MORE ON RIO FERDINANDRio proposed to Kate in Abu Dhabi two years later and the couple tied the knot one year on. He has five kids — Lorenz, 18, Tate, 15, and Tia, 12, with first wife Rebecca Ellison who died in 2015; and Cree, four, and Shae, 21 months, with Kate.The source said: “It holds a special place in their hearts as that’s where they met and both could easily travel back and forth for their work commitments in the UK.“As well as his sporting success Rio has a huge business portfolio now and there is lots of potential in the Middle East.”Most read in FootballInsiders at TNT Sports are concerned that pundit Rio, who also has homes in Portugal and Barbados, will leave at the end of the season.Rio Ferdinand fears that Man Utd might not win again in the Premier League this season The former Manchester United captain has worked for the broadcaster for more than a decade and is seen as integral to their coverage.His management firm New Era has signed a partnership with US talent agency WME.A spokesman for Rio and Kate declined to comment.The couple are looking at homes in the sunny GulfCredit: Getty More