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      Controversial supermodel-loving Flavio Briatore was given lifetime ban for Crashgate but has returned to top of F1

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      FLAVIO BRIATORE is back in charge of a Formula One team, 16 years after he was handed a “lifetime ban” from one of the motorsport’s most infamous scandals.The Italian has taken the reins as team principal at F1 outfit Alpine after Oliver Oakes resigned from his position just six races into the season.Flavio Briatore is back in F1 as a team principalCredit: RexHe is infamous for his part in Crashgate which saw Nelson Piquet Jr crash his car so Fernando Alonso could win the raceCredit: Formula OneThe controversial figure dated supermodel Naomi CampbellCredit: GettyHis first move since returning as Alpine boss was to axe Jack DoohanCredit: PAThat decision appears to have come due to Briatore pushing for Jack Doohan to be replaced by Franco Colapinto, a decision that was confirmed the morning after his appointment.Briatore was brought back into the F1 fold by Renault chief Luca de Meo after more than a decade on the sidelines following 2009’s Crashgate scandal.The incident, regarded as one of F1’s biggest controversies, had seen Renault order then driver Nelson Piquet Jr to crash his car at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help Fernando Alonso win the race – a decision which had huge ramifications for the maiden title won by Lewis Hamilton.Alonso was cleared of any wrongdoing in the aftermath, while Renault were charged by the motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, with Briatore being ousted from his then role as team principal and managing director.READ MORE IN F1Briatore was then slapped with a lifetime ban by the FIA for his part in the incident before he saw it overturned in 2010 following an ugly court battle, though he added at the time he did not think he would ever return to F1.But fast forward 12 years, he initially rejoined the sport as an ambassador in 2022 before being appointed as special advisor to Renault last year, and it seems he has ultimately been calling the shots since then.Fraud convictions and fugitive statusControversy has followed Briatore both in and out of F1.In the 1980s he was convicted on multiple counts of fraud and received two prison sentences in Italy.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBoth convictions were reduced on appeal and Briatore never actually went to jail as he lived as a fugitive on the Virgin Islands.He returned to Europe when his convictions were extinguished by amnesty, but had maintained close relations with one Luciano Benetton, who would eventually found an F1 team.Flavio Briatore’s £18m yacht bought for bargain £6.6m by Ex-F1 boss Bernie EcclestonePoaching Schumacher and Renault world championsBriatore poached Michael Schumacher from Eddie Jordan in 1991Credit: AlamySchumacher won two driver’s titles at Benetton with the team winning the 1995 Constructors’ ChampionshipCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe later unearthed Fernando Alonso, right, and won two more driver’s title with himCredit: AFPBriatore became the team manager of the Benetton F1 team, formerly Toleman, in 1990, after firing the previous team management in his role of commercial director.As team manager he then managed to poach Michael Schumacher from the grasp of the late Eddie Jordan after his first F1 race, before the German went on to win F1 titles in 1994 and 1995 while Benetton won the Constructors’ Championship in 1995.In 1994 the team was accused of using multiple forms of cheating, including unproven alleged use of illegal software and discarding a regulation fuel filter to speed up pit stops, only escaping punishment for the latter after pointing out multiple rivals had done the same.The team slipped into the midfield when a number of key technical staff and Schumacher moved to Ferrari in 1996 before Renault took over the Benetton team in 2000.There he found and nurtured a young Alonso and fired Jenson Button to hand the Spaniard a seat before he went on to win the Drivers Championship in 2005 and 2006 and end Schumacher’s dominance.Supermodel feverBriatore dated supermodel Heidi KlumCredit: GettyHe later married Elisabetta Gregoraci before they got divorced in 2018Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe glitz and glamour of the F1 lifestyle spilled over into Briatore’s personal life.In 1998 he got engaged to supermodel Naomi Campbell, but they never married with the pair being involved in an on and off relationship before they split in 2003.In March of that year he then started dating supermodel Heidi Klum, with Klum announcing her pregnancy in December before the pair split. Klum gave birth to daughter Leni, but said Briatore was not involved in her life before, in 2009, she was officially adopted by Klum’s partner, Seal, and had her name changed.Briatore briefly dated English actress and model Emma Heming Willis in 2004, with later flings coming with German catwalk pro Nadine Smith and actress Annemarie Warnkross – and it’s even been speculated he romanced Polish model Marzena Cieslik.He eventually married “Wonderbra” model and TV presenter Elisabetta Gregoraci in 2008, with the pair getting wed in Rome and Alonso driving the newlyweds to their lavish reception at the Castello di Torcrescenza.She gave birth to son Falco in 2010, but in 2018 the pair divorced, with Briatore being seen dating Benedetta Bosi – 49 years his junior – in 2019.However, last year it was reported in Italy that Briatore had rekindled his romance with Gregoraci.Crashgate falloutsBernie Ecclestone claimed he kept Crashgate under wraps to avoid scandalCredit: AFPFelipe Massa subsequently launched legal action into the 2008 World ChampionshipCredit: GettyNelson Piquet Jr claimed he had his F1 career threatened by Briatore over CrashgateCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CplSDxMAk1w/Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone claimed in 2023 that he and former FIA president Max Mosley had kept the “Crashgate” plot hidden initially to avoid scandal.Ecclestone said: “We decided not to do anything for now. We wanted to protect the sport and save it from a huge scandal. That’s why I used angelic tongues to persuade my former driver Nelson Piquet to keep calm for the time being.”Back then, there was a rule that a world championship classification after the FIA awards ceremony at the end of the year was untouchable.”So Hamilton was presented with the trophy and everything was fine. We had enough information in time to investigate the matter. According to the statutes, we should have cancelled the race in Singapore under these conditions.”That means it would never have happened for the championship standings. And then Felipe Massa would have become world champion and not Lewis Hamilton.”Those comments sparked a legal case from 2008 runner-up Felipe Massa, who believes he missed out on the title that season through no fault of his own, while Piquet Jr claimed he had his F1 career threatened by Briatore if he did not follow orders.Piquet Jr told On the Tracks Podcast: “The race came to Singapore and they put me psychologically up against the wall, I had no escape.”A lot of people still ask me, ‘Would you do it again?’ My answer is always, ‘No, obviously not.'”At that age and under so much pressure… “There was no one with me, except that grotesque Briatore, who was always bullying and was always complaining, pressuring me and warning me: ‘This is your last chance’.”THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FARF1 returnBefore his return Briatore – a former ski instructor and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers – underwent heart surgery.But since returning to the F1 grid, Briatore has not exactly been subtle.The latest season of the popular Netflix series Drive to Survive features Briatore playing up to a role of villain as he told Aussie rookie Doohan “I control you every millimetre” in one scene.Alpine sit P9 in the Constructors Championship with just seven points from six races.Read More on The SunAnd his first move as the official team boss was to axe Doohan – who he is also manager of- for Colapinto.Now the controversial F1 manager is back in place. 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      Jermaine Jenas was ‘prepared to be unhappy for the rest of his life’ to stay with wife before she divorced him

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      JERMAINE JENAS has admitted that he would have been willing to be “unhappy for the rest of his life” in order to stay with wife Ellie Penfold.Ellie announced her split with former Tottenham and England star Jenas in March.Jermaine Jenas and wife Ellie split up in MarchCredit: GettyJenas, 42, opened up on his break-up during a podcast appearanceCredit: YouTube/FILTHYFELLASTheir break-up came six months after Jenas was axed by the BBC following a sexting scandal.The 42-year-old was relieved of his services by the Beeb after being accused of sending X-rated texts to two female colleagues.Jenas, who has four children with Ellie, went on to admit to sending the messages, but stressed that the texts were consensual and that he had not broken the law.The former One Show host told The Sun that Ellie was “raging” following the allegations – but that he hoped to work through their issues.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn March, however, Ellie took to Instagram to reveal that their marriage was over after 14 years.Jenas, who returned to punditry work with talkSPORT in February, has now opened up on his marriage ending during an appearance on the Filthy Fellas podcast.Speaking candidly about his break-up, Jenas said: “It was her decision and one that I had to accept.”If it was up to me – and I think a lot of men are like this – I’d probably be prepared to be unhappy for the rest of my life if [it meant] I had my kids in it. If I have my kids, I’m quite happy to sacrifice.”Most read in FootballThe former couple have four children togetherCredit: InstagramJenas then went on to add: “It’s a man thing. Relationships are what they are – they have highs, they have lows and people cheat – some people do, some people don’t, but you figure a lot of things out.”The reality is we both were in a position where we were like ‘are we really happy?’Jermaine Jenas says he’s ‘coming back a better person’ as he returns to talkSPORT after ‘inappropriate’ texts”From her side of things, she’d ran the course more than probably me. But I was much more happy to go ‘I’ll be unhappy if I can stay in this house with you and these kids’.”It wasn’t to be for her, so we went our separate ways and that is that.”Speaking frankly about the situation, Jenas said of why he and Ellie broke up: “The reality is, me and my wife haven’t split up because I sent some text messages to some people at work.”We had issues for a period of time, it all comes to a head and you eventually make a decision to say, as adults, we will be better parents for our children if we just remain friends and that’s it.’DRAGGED ME OUT THE GUTTER'”We had 16 amazing years together, me and my wife, how many people last that long? Sixteen years. Ups and downs. She caught the wrong end of my [playing] career, bless her.”She was the one that dragged me out of the gutter when my knee was hanging off, career done. She’s the one that picked me back up and gave me the belief and the strength to go ‘get yourself back out there, I believe in you’.”Upon his return to talkSPORT in February, Jenas vowed to learn from his mistakes.’WORK ON YOURSELF’The former Match of the Day pundit said: “The biggest thing in this whole situation is about taking responsibility and that has been at the forefront of my mind…”There’s a reason why you’re in this position and there’s a reason why this has happened.”Once you accept those things, then you can work on yourself and you can work on the other things and you can work on your family and work towards a brighter future.”Confirming their split a month later, Ellie wrote on Instagram: “I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it’s necessary.Read More on The Sun”After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways. We will remain friends and continue to co-parent.”We kindly ask that you respect our children’s privacy during this challenging time. Thank you, Ellie.”Jermaine and Ellie are hoping to remain friendsCredit: AlamyEllie confirmed their break-up on Instagram in MarchCredit: Instagram @elliejenas More

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      Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka’s Wag Tolami Benson steals show wearing plunging all-black outfit

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      TOLAMI BENSON stole the show as she attended a concert.Benson, who is dating Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka, was seen in a stunning all-black outfit complete with leather trousers for the occasion.Tolami Benson stole the show as she attended a concertCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tolami_benson/Benson stole the show as she wore leather trousers for the occasionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tolami_benson/She was also all smiles as she was seen cuddling a cute dogCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tolami_benson/Benson and Saka have kept their relationship out of the public eyeCredit: PAShe is often seen supporting her man from the standsCredit: InstagramBenson was a regular feature in the stands at Euro 2024Credit: PAShe shared pictures of her mesmerising look seemingly at a Central Cee performance.The award-winning rapper performed at the O2 Arena in London as part of his Can’t Rush Greatness World Tour in late April, when the photos appear to have been taken.Benson shared snaps of herself cuddling a cute dog before posing for pictures in a lounge area and by a wall-side counter. She also posted a snap from her seat during the performance for her 206,000 followers. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans gushed over her look in the comments of the post.One Instagram follower said: “Stunning.”A second said: “Star girl.”Another said: “Gorgeous.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesA fourth added: “Sensationallllll.”While a fifth added: “Ok baddie, in awe of you forever.”Crocked Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal pulled away from Bukayo Saka after confronting Arsenal star at half-timeBenson and Saka keep their relationship super under wraps and do not follow each other on social media.But that has not stopped her from jetting around to support her boyfriend.She was famously seen at Euro 2024 as part of England’s Wag contingent at the tournament in Germany.More recently, Benson was seen cheering on Saka and Co during last month’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.Saka missed a penalty early on during that game before he went on to score the opening goal of the game in the second half as the Gunners won the match 2-1 to secure their spot in the semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.Arsenal played the first leg of that tie on Tuesday, losing 1-0 off of an early Ousmane Dembele goal.However, on Wednesday, Saka will lead his team-mates out at the Parc des Princes in the hopes of overturning the first leg defeat and securing a first spot in the final of the Champions League for Arsenal since 2006.Read More on The SunArsenal have never won Europe’s most coveted club competition before, having lost in the 2006 final to Barcelona.Benson, who Saka is rumoured to have been dating since 2020, will almost certainly be there to support him.Benson was seen at the Bernabeu when Arsenal played Real Madrid last monthCredit: INSTAGRAM @laurahlvnThe stunner has more than 200,000 followers on InstagramCredit: GettyShe is rumoured to have been dating Saka since 2020Credit: Instagram/@tolami_benson More

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      ‘Hearts fuller than ever’ – Max Verstappen & Kelly Piquet reveal birth of 1st baby with sweet pics hours before Miami GP

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has become a dad for the first time after girlfriend Kelly Piquet gave birth to a baby girl.The four-time world champion has announced the arrival of little Lily hours before practice begins at the Miami Grand Prix.Max Verstappen has become a dad for the first time after Kelly gave birthCredit: @MAXVERSTAPPEN1Lily Verstappen was born this weekCredit: @MAXVERSTAPPEN1Piquet was due to give birth on her May 6 due date – two days after the Miami GPVerstappen and Piquet shared a picture of tot gripping onto a finger with the words: “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily 🌸.”Our hearts are fuller than ever – you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.”The happy news led to lots of well-wishes from fans and family, with Verstappen’s sister Victoria writing: “Can’t wait to meet her!”Lily was born on Thursday and Verstappen later flew out to Florida on the same day.READ MORE F1 NEWSThe Dutchman had delayed his flight to be at home with Kelly in Monaco.That meant the new dad, 27, missed Thursday’s usual media briefing, as he was in the air in his private jet after leaving an airport in Nice.Despite the news coming hours before practice begins in Florida, title-challenging Verstappen is expected to race for Red Bull this weekend.A statement from the team said: “Please note that Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“All is well and he will attend track tomorrow for the race weekend.“We will not be offering any further comment at this time in respect towards the privacy of Max and his family.”Verstappen’s excruciating reaction to Jack Whitehall gag at F1 new season launch event Practice 1 takes place on Friday lunchtime Miami time – six hours behind the time zone in Monaco – with sprint qualifying later at 9:30pm GST. There is then the sprint race at 12pm on Saturday plus qualifying for the Grand Prix at 4pm.Lights out on race day is 24 hours later at 4pm on Sunday.Verstappen – who picked up his only weekend win in Japan this season – will try and cut the gap on Oscar Piastri.The Australian sits top of the drivers’ standings on 99 points, ten clear of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris – with Verstappen third on 87.Brazilian model Piquet, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet and has a five-year-old daughter, Penelope, with ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.Read More on The SunVerstappen and Piquet started dating in 2020 – four years after meeting at a dinner – after her relationship with Kvyat ended.The Dutchman revealed that hates being famous and wants to spend more time with his family in a new Viaplay documentary this week.Verstappen is set to race in Miami this weekend after his baby’s arrivalDutch champion Verstappen and Piquet have been together for five yearsVerstappen celebrates his first world championship title with Piquet in 2021 More

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      Dele Alli’s ex-girlfriend Ruby Mae goes braless in daring outfit as she leaves very little to the imagination

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      DELE ALLI’S ex girlfriend Ruby Mae has made the most of the stunning spring weather after being seen in a stunning outfit.Ruby dated former Tottenham star Dele between 2016 and 2021.Dele Alli’s ex-girlfriend Ruby Mae stunned in a dazzling dressCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeThe outfit saw her in a stunning diamond pattern sundressCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeRuby wowed in the braless sundressCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeRuby left little to the imaginationCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeShe also sported a green handbag with a horse and cherry accessoryCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeShe was standing in front of a field of rapeseed flowersCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeBut the model has not been looking back in anger as she was seen in a colourful braless dress.She was seen in a striking diamond pattern sundress.It boasted a wide range of colours from yellow and green to red and blue, with each pattern having three colours on the rim, interior and a middle circle respectively.Ruby, who has 91,000 followers on Instagram, wore the backless dress in a field of dazzling rapeseed flowers.READ MORE ON WAGSShe also showed off a green handbag complete with a cherry and pink horse accessories.Reacting to the pictures, one fan said: “Beauty.”A second said: “Stunning pics!!”A third added: “Gorge.”Most read in FootballA number of others commented: “Wow,” while others replied by posting love heart emojis.Three years following her relationship with Dele, Ruby exclusively told The Sun there was “no way” she would ever be a footballer WAG again.Beaming Dele Alli left speechless as Pochettino delivers heartwarming message live on Sky SportsRuby said: “To me, he was just my boyfriend. I didn’t think: ‘Oh my god, my boyfriend the footballer.’”It changed as he got bigger, but we kind of grew together.”Sometimes he wouldn’t have a day off for a whole month during the season. England international games take players’ time, too.”The best time was out of season when we’d go away in a group. We used to get a villa. I’d take my friends, he’d take his, and we’d chill.” More

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      Germany World Cup winning-legend Lothar Matthaus ‘dating stunning brunette model, 26, who is 38 YEARS his junior’

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      GERMANY legend Lothar Matthaus has made a name for himself yet again – by reportedly dating a woman 38 YEARS his junior.Matthaus, 64, lifted the 1990 World Cup and won the Ballon d’Or trophy that same year.Lothar Matthaus is reportedly dating a woman 38 years his juniorCredit: GettyHe is allegedly dating German model Theresa SommerCredit: Instagram / @theresa.sommerThe model is 26 years oldCredit: Instagram / @theresa.sommerHe won a record 150 German caps, and inspired Bayern Munich to six Bundesliga titles.Also a Serie A and UEFA Cup winner with Inter Milan, the former midfielder has been wed five times.His most recent marriage, to Anastasia Klimko, lasted seven years before ending in 2021.Matthaus has now been spotted at an Austrian ski resort with German model Theresa Sommer, 26.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe highly-educated brunette reportedly studied economics and management at King’s College in London – as well as psychology at Durham University.An accomplished judo player in her childhood, she is now a talented skier.German media spotted her taking part in a ski event at Ischgl in Austria – in company with Matthaus.Bunte magazine quizzed the football legend about his relationship with Theresa.Sommer reportedly studied economics and management at King’s College in LondonCredit: Instagram / @theresa.sommerMatthaus replied with a smile: “We are here for the skiing, and that is a private matter.”Most read in FootballSeveral of the dad-of-four’s former wives have been significantly younger than him.But news of Bavaria-born Matthaus’ latest age-gap relationship has since set tongues wagging across Europe.The defender-turned midfielder went into management after hanging up his boots.He has coached the Hungary and Bulgaria national sides, as well as clubs in Austria, Serbia, Brazil and Israel.Matthaeus divorced his ex-wife Anastasia Klimko in 2021Credit: Getty – Contributor More

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      ‘World’s sexiest footballer’ Alisha Lehmann ‘BREAKS UP’ with Douglas Luiz as ex-Villa stars prepares to quit Juventus

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      ALISHA LEHMANN has reportedly split from Douglas Luiz.The pair met at Aston Villa and began dating in 2021.Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz have reportedly splitCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7The pair made a double transfer to Juventus last summerCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann wants to stay in Turin and is under contract until 2027Credit: Instagram @tezenisofficialShe helped Juventus Women win the Serie A titleCredit: instagramThey both completed transfers to Juventus last summer, with Lehmann helping the women’s side win Serie A this season.Lehmann, who is known as the ‘world’s sexiest footballer’, celebrated wildly with her team-mates on the pitch but Luiz was not present at the match.Reports in Italy suggest the couple have split up.It has been claimed by Gazzetta dello Sport that they have not been together for some time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe report adds Luiz is keen to quit Juventus, while Lehmann wants to remain in Turin.The midfielder is contracted at the club until 2027 and is aiming to nail down a regular spot in the team after an injury-hit season.Lehmann, 27, has completed 90 minutes in a match just once since her arrival from Villa.The win over Fiorentina, which clinched the title, was Lehmann’s first start since she completed the match against Sassuolo in November.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFans baffled as Mark Goldbridge ‘chats up Alisha Lehmann’ on Baller League live watchalongLuiz, 26, has also struggled for game time with injuries limiting him to just three league starts.Reports claim he is now expected to leave in the summer with Manchester United interested in signing the Brazilian.Lehmann has been keeping busy while she battles injuries with Juventus by joining KSI’s Baller League in London.She has teamed up with TV host Maya Jama to take charge of MVPs United.Lehmann has plenty of Baller League experience having managed Lehmann’s Streets United in Germany – where the inaugural tournament took place after being founded by ex-Arsenal star Lukas Podolski and Mats Hummels.SunSport has contacted Lehmann’s representatives for comment.Alisha has teamed up with Maya Jama for the Baller League in LondonCredit: Getty More

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      Watch as Maya Jama finally confirms Ruben Dias romance with kiss, cuddle and bite to neck at footy match

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      MAYA Jama and Ruben Dias kiss and cuddle to confirm their romance for the first time with a loved-up display.The Man City defender, 27, even cheekily bit the TV star’s neck as they stood pitch side at a weekly Baller League match.Maya Jama and Ruben Dias confirmed their romance for the first timeCredit: GettyThe pair kissed and cuddled as they stood pitch side at a weekly Baller League matchThe Man City defender even cheekily bit the TV host’s neckMaya cheered on City at Wembley on SundayCredit: Click News and MediaLove Island host Maya, 30, has been dating Ruben since they met at an awards bash in November but has kept their relationship under wraps until now.The Sun’s exclusive video shows the couple hugging in a bunker behind the goal at the Copper Box Arena, in East London.At one point the Portuguese pitch ace pulls her in for a hug, planting a smooch on her cheek and then rubs her back.Later he playfully bites at the back of her neck.READ MORE ON MAYA JAMAA source said: “Maya and Ruben seemed very close, very loved up and were clearly very comfortable with each other.“They were chatting to others around them but gravitated back to each other. They seem very happy with each other.”It is the first time the couple have been seen together in public since they began dating.Maya and Ruben were introduced at the MTV EMAs in Manchester in November, following the breakdown of her on-off relationship with rapper Stormzy last summer.Most read in FootballLast month we told how she had introduced Dias to her mum Bernadette, with sources saying they were “getting more serious”.She also revealed in March she was taking Portuguese lessons.MAYA Jama’s romance with footballer Ruben Dias is hotting up – after she was introduced to his mum BernadetteThe influencer-led Baller League sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams.Maya is among several celebrities backing the new-look football format.The TV host has teamed up with Swiss player Alisha Lehmann to lead MVPs United for the influencer-led football league.The likes of KSI and darts star Luke Littler also attended Monday’s sport event.The Portuguese pitch ace pulled Maya in for a hugMaya was all smiles as she stood next to RubenThe TV beauty has been dating the football star since they met at an awards bash in NovemberA source revealed: ‘They seem very happy with each other’Credit: Click News and MediaMaya posted a picture online of the pair having lunchMaya also recently introduced Dias to her mum BernadetteCredit: Getty More