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    Marcus Rashford splits with childhood sweetheart of eight years following lockdown strain

    MARCUS Rashford has split from his school sweetheart Lucia Loi after eight years together.She was with him as he made his name with Manchester United and England.
    Marcus Rashford has split from his childhood sweetheart girlfriend after eight yearsCredit: Getty
    Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia Loi
    Sources say the pair, both 23, broke up amid lockdown pressures but still have a “mutual love and respect”.
    Anti-child poverty campaigner Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia.
    Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush pad.
    But pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable.
    The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together if they can work through their issues.
    Friends blamed the breakdown on the pandemic forcing Marcus and Lucia, both 23, to spend too much time together.
    Marcus and Lucia, pictured in 2018, are said to have split due to the strain of being cooped up during lockdownCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    The couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together after the 2018 World Cup in RussiaCredit: Mega
    Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush padCredit: Getty
    A source close to the football hero said last night: “After eight years together, Marcus and Lucia have made the mutual decision to part ways.
    “It is a result of the pressures and strains of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns, and the confinement that has brought with it over the last 12 months.
    “There is a strong mutual love and respect for one another, having met at school, and there is a continued dialogue with the hope of a reconciliation in the future.”
    They first fell for each other at Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Greater Manchester.
    Marcus — made an MBE in the Queen’s Honours list last year — has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged children.
    Last year, he helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic.

    TOUGH UPBRINGING
    His campaign resulted in the Government providing summer vouchers for 1.3million children eligible for free school meals.
    Then he prompted Boris Johnson to agree to provide £400million of support to poor children and their families in a winter grant scheme.
    Marcus — who relied on free school meals during his tough upbringing in Wythenshawe, Manchester — said it would improve the lives of 1.7million.
    He has spoken to the PM about child poverty issues on several occasions.
    And in February he led attacks on a company providing measly school meal parcels.
    The source said: “Marcus has had so much going on, with his football and campaigning and people wonder whether that contributed to the situation with Lucia.
    Pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable
    The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together
    “She has supported everything he has done on child poverty but it has added to his workload.
    “Maybe, after a break, they will be able to work things out and get back together.”
    Marcus broke into Manchester United’s first team in 2016 when he was just 18.
    He celebrated scoring two goals on his debut by playing pool in the common room of his and Lucia’s former school.
    Two years later, Lucia was seen supporting Marcus and his England teammates at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
    Sporting a Three Lions shirt with Rashford printed the back, she watched from the stands as England beat Sweden in the quarter-finals, in a match where Marcus came on as a sub.
    Last July Lucia graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honoursCredit: Refer to Caption
    And she posted a selfie — again in an England shirt — from the stands as the team lost to Croatia in the semis, with Marcus again coming on from the bench.
    After the tournament, the couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together off the west coast of the Caribbean island.
    Last July Lucia, who worked for Manchester-based PR company Sugar, graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honours.
    She has also carried out charity work in Zambia, helping to host educational and sports classes for impoverished children. And she has previously done charity work in Sri Lanka.
    Lucia and Marcus did not talk about their relationship publicly. And she removed an Instagram snap of Marcus taken to celebrate his birthday in 2016.
    In online biographies, Lucia says she loves “fitness, art and cooking” and also enjoys travelling.
    ‘MASSIVE DIFFERENCE’
    Marcus has scored 19 times for United this season, including in their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool on Thursday.
    He has helped the Red Devils qualify for next season’s Champions League and reach the final of the Europa League in Poland on May 26.
    He is also likely to play for England in this summer’s delayed Euro 2020 tournament, which will see some games — including the final — played in the UK.
    The pair are said to have split three months ago.
    Speaking about his food campaigning last month, Marcus said help during the summer holidays would have made a “massive difference” to his family.
    He added: “Is it fair if people go hungry? No, it’s not.”
    Marcus has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged childrenCredit: marcusrashford
    Last year, Marcus helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic
    Marcus has scored 19 times for United this seasonCredit: Getty
    Marcus — the youngest of five siblings brought up by single mum Melanie — then received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigning.
    He has also set up his own book club, with publisher Macmillan Children’s Books.
    In an interview with The Sun, he said: “I wasn’t to know that it was a normal thing for somebody to be read a bedtime story.
    “I only started reading books when I was 17 and it completely changed my outlook and mentality.”
    Friends say that Lucia loves travelling and is passionate about helping others.
    A source added: “She’s very good at her PR job because she’s got a great personality so things like networking and events organising come naturally to her.
    “She gets on really well with all of her colleagues.”
    Marcus received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigningCredit: PA

    She is said to have been “very supportive” of Marcus’s school meals campaigning but has kept out of the spotlight and tried to keep their relationship private over the years.
    A separate source said: “Marcus may want to get back with Lucia.
    “But if that does not happen, I am sure neither will stay on the shelf for long.”
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    Marcus Rashford splits from childhood sweetheart of eight years after lockdown strain

    MARCUS Rashford has split from school sweetheart Lucia Loi after eight years together.She was with him as he made his name with Manchester United and England.
    Marcus Rashford has split from his childhood sweetheart girlfriend after eight yearsCredit: Getty
    Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia Loi
    Sources say the pair, both 23, broke up amid lockdown pressures but still have a “mutual love and respect”.
    Anti-child poverty campaigner Marcus is said to be devastated following his split from PR executive Lucia.
    Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush pad.
    But pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable.
    The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together if they can work through their issues.
    Friends blamed the breakdown on the pandemic forcing Marcus and Lucia, both 23, to spend too much time together.
    Marcus and Lucia, pictured in 2018, are said to have split due to the strain of being cooped up during lockdownCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    The couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together after the 2018 World Cup in RussiaCredit: Mega
    Lucia has moved out of the Manchester United forward’s plush padCredit: Getty
    A source close to the football hero said last night: “After eight years together, Marcus and Lucia have made the mutual decision to part ways.
    “It is a result of the pressures and strains of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns, and the confinement that has brought with it over the last 12 months.
    “There is a strong mutual love and respect for one another, having met at school, and there is a continued dialogue with the hope of a reconciliation in the future.”
    They first fell for each other at Ashton on Mersey School in Sale, Greater Manchester.
    Marcus — made an MBE in the Queen’s Honours list last year — has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged children.
    Last year, he helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic.
    TOUGH UPBRINGING
    His campaign resulted in the Government providing summer vouchers for 1.3million children eligible for free school meals.
    Then he prompted Boris Johnson to agree to provide £400million of support to poor children and their families in a winter grant scheme.
    Marcus — who relied on free school meals during his tough upbringing in Wythenshawe, Manchester — said it would improve the lives of 1.7million.
    He has spoken to the PM about child poverty issues on several occasions.
    And in February he led attacks on a company providing measly school meal parcels.
    The source said: “Marcus has had so much going on, with his football and campaigning and people wonder whether that contributed to the situation with Lucia.
    Pals say the split — which did not involve anyone else — was amicable
    The pair are still keeping in touch and there are even hopes they might get back together
    “She has supported everything he has done on child poverty but it has added to his workload.
    “Maybe, after a break, they will be able to work things out and get back together.”
    Marcus broke into Manchester United’s first team in 2016 when he was just 18.
    He celebrated scoring two goals on his debut by playing pool in the common room of his and Lucia’s former school.
    Two years later, Lucia was seen supporting Marcus and his England teammates at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
    Sporting a Three Lions shirt with Rashford printed the back, she watched from the stands as England beat Sweden in the quarter-finals, in a match where Marcus came on as a sub.
    Last July Lucia graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honoursCredit: Refer to Caption
    And she posted a selfie — again in an England shirt — from the stands as the team lost to Croatia in the semis, with Marcus again coming on from the bench.
    After the tournament, the couple jetted to Barbados and were pictured on a jet-ski together off the west coast of the Caribbean island.
    Last July Lucia, who worked for Manchester-based PR company Sugar, graduated in Advertising and Brand Management with first-class honours.
    She has also carried out charity work in Zambia, helping to host educational and sports classes for impoverished children. And she has previously done charity work in Sri Lanka.
    Lucia and Marcus did not talk about their relationship publicly. And she removed an Instagram snap of Marcus taken to celebrate his birthday in 2016.
    In online biographies, Lucia says she loves “fitness, art and cooking” and also enjoys travelling.
    ‘MASSIVE DIFFERENCE’
    Marcus has scored 19 times for United this season, including in their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool on Thursday.
    He has helped the Red Devils qualify for next season’s Champions League and reach the final of the Europa League in Poland on May 26.
    He is also likely to play for England in this summer’s delayed Euro 2020 tournament, which will see some games — including the final — played in the UK.
    The pair are said to have split three months ago.
    Speaking about his food campaigning last month, Marcus said help during the summer holidays would have made a “massive difference” to his family.
    He added: “Is it fair if people go hungry? No, it’s not.”
    Marcus has recently devoted much of his time to charity work on behalf of underprivileged childrenCredit: marcusrashford
    Last year, Marcus helped raise £20million for kids to receive free school meals during the pandemic
    Marcus has scored 19 times for United this seasonCredit: Getty
    Marcus — the youngest of five siblings brought up by single mum Melanie — then received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigning.
    He has also set up his own book club, with publisher Macmillan Children’s Books.
    In an interview with The Sun, he said: “I wasn’t to know that it was a normal thing for somebody to be read a bedtime story.
    “I only started reading books when I was 17 and it completely changed my outlook and mentality.”
    Friends say that Lucia loves travelling and is passionate about helping others.
    A source added: “She’s very good at her PR job because she’s got a great personality so things like networking and events organising come naturally to her.
    “She gets on really well with all of her colleagues.”
    Marcus received a special award at last December’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his tireless campaigningCredit: PA

    She is said to have been “very supportive” of Marcus’s school meals campaigning but has kept out of the spotlight and tried to keep their relationship private over the years.
    A separate source said: “Marcus may want to get back with Lucia.
    “But if that does not happen, I am sure neither will stay on the shelf for long.”
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    Dele Alli seeks love on celeb dating app Raya after getting dumped by model Ruby Mae

    TOTTENHAM star Dele Alli is seeking love on celebrity dating app Raya.The Spurs and England midfielder, 24, is hoping to move on only weeks after he was dumped by model Ruby Mae.
    Dele Ali’s profile picture on celeb dating app Raya
    Dele will be hoping for some joy off the pitch — having seldom scored on it this season.
    He is seeking classy dates using a photo from a magazine shoot of him in a natty blue suit.
    A pal said: “Dele’s still gutted about the break-up with Ruby but knows he’s got to look to the future.
    “His pride was dented but now he is open about starting a relationship with the right person.”
    Dele and model Ruby Mae split after five years togetherCredit: Rex
    Ruby moved out of their £2million pad after a series of rowsCredit: Instagram
    Dele is the latest star to seek romance on Raya, an uber-exclusive dating app for the rich and famous.
    Cara Delev­ingne, Paul Mescal, Lewis Capaldi, Ben Affleck and Adele have all been linked to the site.
    Dele has been linked with a £50million move away from Tottenham Hotspur this summer after a disappointing season.
    Earlier this month, The Sun told how Dele and Ruby, 24, broke up after five years together.
    Mates blamed the amount of time Dele spent playing online video game FortniteCredit: Instagram / @ruby_mae
    Ruby, 24, has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and ChanelCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
    She moved out of their £2million pad after a series of rows.
    Friends said Ruby was incensed over Dele’s recent behaviour — including spending too much time playing Fortnite.

    They broke up just before Valentine’s Day. Ruby — who has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel — began dating Dele in 2016. They briefly split in 2018.
    Last year, masked robbers with knives raided their home as £150,000-a-week Dele was playing pool with his brother and a friend.
    Dele was punched in the face by the crooks who escaped with watches and jewellery. He has since beefed up security and bought a guard dog.

    Dele Alli has split from model girlfriend Ruby Mae ‘because he spent too long playing Fortnite’
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    Dele Alli seeks love on celeb dating app Raya after being dumped by model Ruby Mae

    PREMIER League star Dele Alli is seeking love on celebrity dating app Raya.The Spurs and England midfielder, 24, is hoping to move on just weeks after he was dumped by model Ruby Mae.
    Dele Ali’s profile picture on celeb dating app Raya
    Dele will be hoping for some joy off the pitch — having seldom scored on it this season.
    He is seeking classy dates using a photo from a magazine shoot of him in a natty blue suit.
    A pal said: “Dele’s still gutted about the break-up with Ruby but knows he’s got to look to the future.
    “His pride was dented but now he is open about starting a relationship with the right person.”
    Dele and model Ruby Mae split after five years togetherCredit: Rex
    Ruby moved out of their £2million pad after a series of rowsCredit: Instagram
    Dele is the latest star to seek romance on Raya, an uber-exclusive dating app for the rich and famous.
    Cara Delev­ingne, Paul Mescal, Lewis Capaldi, Ben Affleck and Adele have all been linked to the site.
    Dele has been linked with a £50million move away from Tottenham Hotspur this summer after a disappointing season.
    Earlier this month, The Sun told how Dele and Ruby, 24, broke up after five years together.
    Mates blamed the amount of time Dele spent playing online video game FortniteCredit: Instagram / @ruby_mae
    Ruby, 24, has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and ChanelCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
    She moved out of their £2million pad after a series of rows.
    Friends said Ruby was incensed over Dele’s recent behaviour — including spending too much time playing Fortnite.

    They broke up just before Valentine’s Day. Ruby — who has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel — began dating Dele in 2016. They briefly split in 2018.
    Last year, masked robbers with knives raided their home as £150,000-a-week Dele was playing pool with his brother and a friend.
    Dele was punched in the face by the crooks who escaped with watches and jewellery. He has since beefed up security and bought a guard dog.
    Dele Alli has split from model girlfriend Ruby Mae ‘because he spent too long playing Fortnite’
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    Dele Alli splits from model girlfriend Ruby Mae ‘because he spent too long playing Fortnite’

    FOOTIE ace Dele Alli has split from his pin-up lover Ruby Mae — with mates blaming the amount of time he spent playing online video game Fortnite.
    The pair, both 24, have separated after a series of heated rows and she has moved out of their £2million pad.

    Model Ruby Mae has split up with her footballer boyfriend Dele AlliCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Pals said Ruby got fed up with video game fan Dele’s lifestyleCredit: Instagram

    Friends said model Ruby was “incensed” over the Spurs and England star’s recent behaviour — including “spending too much time playing Fortnite.”
    One friend told The Sun: “Dele and Ruby Mae are finished.
    “Their relationship has been turbulent, but it now feels very much like the end. Ruby is sad but looking out for herself now.
    “She had enough of Dele’s good-time nature, and packed up her things.

    “She’s looking after number one from here.”

    Ruby is sad about the split ‘but looking out for herself now’Credit: Instagram

    Dele live streams himself playing Fortnite online to thousands of followers
    They broke up just before Valentine’s Day.
    Ruby, who has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel, began dating Dele in 2016. They briefly split in 2018.

    Last year, masked robbers with knives raided their home as £150,000-a-week Dele was playing pool with his 24-year-old brother Harry Hickford and a friend.
    The midfielder — who last month reportedly wanted a move to Paris Saint-Germain after a lack of game time at Spurs — was punched in the face.

    Ruby has tens of thousands of followers on InstagramCredit: instagram.com/rube_mae

    Dele and Ruby broke up just before Valentine’s DayCredit: Instagram / @ruby_mae

    Dele and Ruby on holiday in Mykonos together last yearCredit: Instagram / @ruby_mae

    Ruby and Dele became victims of a violent robbery at his homeCredit: Instagram
    The crooks escaped with watches and jewellery and Dele beefed up security by buying a Dobermann guard dog.
    Ruby first hit the headlines after being spotted consoling him after England lost 2-1 to Iceland and were knocked out of Euro 2016.
    As they hugged, their relationship became public. And they have since been spotted together looking loved-up on various holidays, including in Mykonos and Ibiza.
    Ruby has established herself as a high-profile model with a host of big-name brands.
    She is an avid Instagrammer and constantly updates her profile with new snaps of her life.

    Ruby is signed to a number of leading fashion brands as a model

    Ruby has finally had enough of her relationship with Dele Alli and called it quitsCredit: Instagram

    Ruby has always shown support for Dele Alli at England tournamentsCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Last week, she was blasted by road safety chiefs for sharing a video with her 96,000 Instagram fans which she shot while over-taking on a motorway.
    It is illegal to use a phone while driving and campaigners have urged cops to investigate.
    Offenders can be fined up to £1,000 and potentially be banned.

    Ruby is saying goodbye to her life as a WAGCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Dele’s relationship with Rub went public in 2016Credit: Rex Features

    Dele has been a Tottenham player since 2015Credit: PA:Press Association

    Dele Alli’s girlfriend Ruby Mae slammed after filming video while overtaking on a motorway
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    Dele Alli has split from model girlfriend Ruby Mae ‘because he spent too long playing Fortnite’

    FOOTIE ace Dele Alli has split from his pin-up lover Ruby Mae — with mates blaming the amount of time he spent playing online video game Fortnite.
    The pair, both 24, have separated after a series of heated rows and she has moved out of their £2million pad.

    Model Ruby Mae has split up with her footballer boyfriend Dele AlliCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Pals said Ruby got fed up with video game fan Dele’s lifestyleCredit: Instagram

    Friends said model Ruby was “incensed” over the Spurs and England star’s recent behaviour — including “spending too much time playing Fortnite.”
    One friend told The Sun: “Dele and Ruby Mae are finished.
    “Their relationship has been turbulent, but it now feels very much like the end. Ruby is sad but looking out for herself now.
    “She had enough of Dele’s good-time nature, and packed up her things.

    “She’s looking after number one from here.”

    Ruby is sad about the split ‘but looking out for herself now’Credit: Instagram

    Dele live streams himself playing Fortnite online to thousands of followers
    They broke up just before Valentine’s Day and have unfollowed each other on social media.
    Ruby, who has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel, began dating Dele in 2016. They briefly split in 2018.
    Last year, masked robbers with knives raided their home as £150,000-a-week Dele was playing pool with his 24-year-old brother Harry Hickford and a friend.

    The midfielder — who last month reportedly wanted a move to Paris Saint-Germain after a lack of game time at Spurs — was punched in the face.

    Ruby has tens of thousands of followers on InstagramCredit: instagram.com/rube_mae

    Dele and Ruby have unfollowed each other on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @ruby_mae

    Dele and Ruby on holiday in Mykonos together last yearCredit: Instagram / @ruby_mae

    Ruby and Dele became victims of a violent robbery at his homeCredit: Instagram
    The crooks escaped with watches and jewellery and Dele beefed up security by buying a Dobermann guard dog.
    Ruby first hit the headlines after being spotted consoling him after England lost 2-1 to Iceland and were knocked out of Euro 2016.
    As they hugged, their relationship became public. And they have since been spotted together looking loved-up on various holidays, including in Mykonos and Ibiza.
    Ruby has established herself as a high-profile model with a host of big-name brands.
    She is an avid Instagrammer and constantly updates her profile with new snaps of her life.

    Ruby is signed to a number of leading fashion brands as a model

    Ruby has finally had enough of her relationship with Dele Alli and called it quitsCredit: Instagram

    Ruby has always shown support for Dele Alli at England tournamentsCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Last week, she was blasted by road safety chiefs for sharing a video with her 96,000 Instagram fans which she shot while over-taking on a motorway.
    It is illegal to use a phone while driving and campaigners have urged cops to investigate.
    Offenders can be fined up to £1,000 and potentially be banned.

    Ruby is saying goodbye to her life as a WAGCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Dele’s relationship with Rub went public in 2016Credit: Rex Features

    Dele has been a Tottenham player since 2015Credit: PA:Press Association

    Dele Alli’s girlfriend Ruby Mae slammed after filming video while overtaking on a motorway
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    Kyle Walker’s heartbroken ex-girlfriend Annie Kilner reveals agony over England star’s secret love child

    KYLE Walker’s heartbroken ex has revealed her agony over the England ace’s secret love child in her first and only interview. Loyal Annie Kilner, 27, tells how she stuck by the Manchester City full-back despite the scandals and lies. Annie says Kyle’s infidelity became ‘acceptable’ in their turbulent 11-year relationship She opens up on her […] More