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

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

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

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

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    Alex Scott and Jess Glynne look loved up as BBC presenter and singer partner attend London Fashion Week show

    ALEX SCOTT and Jess Glynne looked loved up as they attended a London Fashion Week show.The couple have been dating since 2023 and have regularly attended glitzy events together.Qlex Scott and Jess Glynne attended a London Fashion Week event togetherCredit: GettyScott wore a long coat with some chunky black bootsCredit: GettyThe couple looked loved-up at the showCredit: GettyThey were pictured with singer Ella EyreCredit: GettyThey were snapped outside holding hands as Jess admired Scott.Inside the venue, they were all smiles as they were pictures with each other again.Former Lioness and pundit Scott, 40, opted for a bold look as she wore an oversized coat over a crop top with some chunky black boots.Singer Jess wore an equally bold black coat with orange patterned panelling that had rope buttons and flared trousers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe couple were also pictured with English singer-songwriter Ella Eyre.The event they attended was the LABRUM London presentation at Abbey Road Studios.They saw performances from rapper Wretch 32 as well as rapper and writer Akala.Scott recently gave an insight into her relationship with Jess, having moved in with each other.Most read in FootballShe told The Times: “I wake up next to my partner, Jess, who has become the same person as me over the past year and a half.”She can see what going to the gym does for me mentally, so she’ll do the same.Alex Scott and Jess Glynne enjoy date night at the Emirates for Arsenal’s win over Man UtdThey have been dating since 2023Credit: Getty”I love seeing [Jess] thrive, I didn’t want to be photographed with Rihanna because I wanted the spotlight to be on Jess.”Back in January, Scott shared pictures of them enjoying a Costa Rican holiday.Ex-Arsenal defender Scott’s 2.1million Instagram followers were awestruck by how “perfect” it all looked 5,415 miles away from London.The month prior, they had a date night at the Emirates to watch Arsenal take on Manchester United.And it was a joyous watch for the former Gunner as they ran out 2-0 winners over the Red Devils.Check out Alex Scott’s most dazzling and daring outfits…Alex looked incredible as she wore a see-through dress and no bra to the GQ AwardsCredit: AlamyScott, who works primarily as a pundit for the BBC, dazzled in a red leather outfit when presenting SoccerAidCredit: RexShe is a presenter on Football Focus and The One ShowAlex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women – but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including AttitudeCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowThe former right-back won 140 England Women’s capsCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowScott began dating singer Jess Glynne in 2023Credit: RexThe 39-year-old was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romanceCredit: PAScott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfitCredit: GettyShe also dressed up as a scary clown on October 31Credit: Instagram @alexscott2Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017Credit: PAShe attended Wimbledon with partner JessCredit: Getty More

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

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

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    ‘Thirteen years of lying’ – Chelsea manager opens up on secret relationship with assistant who she has children with

    CHELSEA manager Sonia Bompastor opened up on her secret romantic relationship with assistant Camille Abily, which they had kept under wraps for 13 years.Bompastor, 44, took over the Blues’ women’s team last May after legendary predecessor Emma Hayes ended her glittering 12-year stint at Stamford Bridge to coach the US national team.New Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor (right) revealed she’s been in a relationship with assistant Camille AbilyCredit: GettyChelsea coaches Bompastor and Abily kept their relationship secret for 13 yearsCredit: RexBompastor (bottom left) and Abily (top left) enjoyed immense success, such as in 2012 when they beat Eintracht Frankfurt to win the Champions LeagueCredit: AlamyThe French tactician brought over Abily, 40, having spent years playing together for Montpellier, Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain and France.The pair then switched to coaching after hanging up their boots and enjoyed a stunning three-year run at Lyon.Together they led OL to three consecutive league titles, one French Cup and the 2022 Champions League trophy.To the outside world, Bompastor and Abily seemed the perfect coaching duo, but their relationship was more intimate behind the scenes.Read More on FootballThe new Chelsea boss revealed in her recent autobiography A Life of Football – published in France on Wednesday – that she has been in a relationship with her assistant for 13 years.And the couple also have FOUR children, who are now aged between three and nine years old.The Lyon legend admits this was a “heavy” secret to keep all these years.Bompastor told L’Equipe: “Revealing my life together with Camille, our couple, after – as I say in the book – these 13 years of lying, is still a subject on which today we are not entirely comfortable.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We are rather discreet and we like to have a completely normal life. Finally, we realised that having lied for 13 years is a heavy secret to keep. “With hindsight and our different experiences, we say to ourselves that we should have revealed it from the start.”Enzo Maresca criticises Chelsea after 3-0 defeat by Brighton Abily, who was also interviewed before the book’s launch, revealed their decision to keep their relationship secret had to do with their public profiles.However, the Chelsea coach hinted she didn’t feel the need to disclose her personal life anyway.Abily said: “There is modesty, self-acceptance. Then, we were still two well-known players. We were already associated a lot on a lot of things.”These are not subjects that I necessarily like to discuss. I think it’s a self-acceptance already. “Everyone around us, our children, know there’s no problem. But I’m not going to be the first to tell someone who doesn’t know. And yet, we were really lucky, it went really well.”Nevertheless, Bompastor and Abily retain a strictly professional relationship while on duty at Chelsea.The couple maintained the same stance during their time in charge of Lyon, and it led to immense success.READ MORE SUN STORIESBompastor added: “Camille isn’t my wife at work. Camille is my duo, my partner. “We know each other very well, we complement each other very well in qualities that as a result, we’re very effective at what we do.” More

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    I helped guide my team from fourth tier to the top division.. but highlight was falling in love with and marrying MASCOT

    MARKUS KRoSCHE was named in SC Paderborn’s Team of the Century – and he even married the club MASCOT.The Eintracht Frankfurt CEO, 44, is one of European football’s rising stars in the boardroom.Markus Krosche, sporting director of Eintracht Frankfurt, met his wife Viktoria when she was a mascotCredit: GettyViktoria donned the costume for Holli the Mouse at Paderborn games in the early 2000sCredit: GettyKrosche started his football journey in more modest surroundings, signing his first pro papers with Werder Bremen aged 15.He would go on to spend the majority of his career with Paderborn, where he became a club legend. As a tough-tackling midfielder, Krosche helped lift the club from the fourth tier all the way to the Bundesliga.Krösche played almost 400 games for Paderborn and skippered the side in the top-flight. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut it was the club’s mascot – mouse Holli – that had a lasting effect on the former German under-21 international. Speaking to BILD, Krosche revealed: “My [now] wife worked for an agency that marketed the mascot. “She worked there alongside her studies and accompanied Holli to appointments as a photographer, among other things. “That’s how we met.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKrosche confirmed that his wife Viktoria would also help out as Holli on some match days.He added with a laugh: “It’s true, yes. That’s our story.”Club mascot provokes opposition players, starts a fight, gets sent off and then does Ronaldo’s siu celebrationThe pair now have two teenage daughters – Maya and Clara – with the family still living in Paderborn. Krosche worked as a sporting director at RB Leipzig before landing his current role with Frankfurt.The club have enjoyed success in recent seasons, winning the Europa League in 2022 and finishing 6th in the Bundesliga last term.Krosche admits he was fortunate to enjoy such a stunning career – as he lacked “outstanding skills.”He added: “I wouldn’t sign me at all because I didn’t have any outstanding skills. “No good technique, no outstanding header, I wasn’t particularly fast. “I would definitely fail our scouting team. READ MORE SUN STORIES”[Frankfurt Director] Charly Korbel once told me that he wanted to sign me to Eintracht in the mid-2000s. “The manager at the time turned me down – I would have done the same!” More

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    Ex-Man Utd star Mason Greenwood welcomes 2nd child with partner Harriet Robson after starting new life in France

    FORMER Man United star Mason Greenwood is celebrating a brace after becoming a dad again for the second time.The striker welcomed a second daughter with partner Harriet Robson earlier this week.Mason Greenwood now plays for Marseille in France’s Ligue 1Credit: AFPGreenwood and partner Harriet RobsonCredit: FacebookThe couple welcomed daughter Summer in 2023Credit: Social media – Refer to sourceThe couple celebrated the birth of their first child Summer in July 2023.A source said: “They are both delighted with the safe arrival of their second child. They are really enjoying living in France and are enjoying the simple things.“Mason is performing well on the pitch and then he comes home to Harriet and his children. Life is simpler and they have less distractions, which is suiting the both of them.”Yesterday Greenwood posted a picture of Harriet, 23, holding Summer – who were both wearing Marseille shirts with the name “Greenwood” on the back along with his Number 10 – on his instagram page.READ MORE ON GREENWOODHe wrote: “Happy birthday to the best partner and mum we love you”.To celebrate Summer’s first birthday, Harriet posted a video montage of him with his daughter.After her birth, Greenwood had posted a picture of a tiny baby’s hand in his own, with the caption saying: “11.07.23”.University student Harriet had enjoyed a baby shower where she showed off her blossoming bump.Most read in FootballThe Sun reported the couple were expecting in October last year.A source said at the time: “Mason has done a lot of growing up in the last couple of years, especially since he has become a father.Mason Greenwood SIGNS for Marseille as Man Utd release brief statement after transfer“He and Harriet are enjoying life out of the intense spotlight that comes with being a United player and is much more settled off the pitch, which means he can concentrate on his football.”Greenwood, 23, signed a five-year deal with Marseille last July after the French club agreed a £26million fee with Manchester United. Since the move to France, where he earns a reported £70,000-a-week, Greenwood’s form has attracted interest from Barcelona.Before the move he was being watched by Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and at least two Premier League clubs.The forward had spent the previous season on loan at Spanish side Getafe, where he scored 10 goals in 36 games.Greenwood was suspended by United after his arrest for attempted rape, assault and coercive control in January 2022.The charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESMUFC announced their academy player would not be returning to the club on August 21 that year in what was branded a “collaborative decision”.He left on loan to Serie A club Getafe before moving to Marseille.The couple celebrated Summer’s first birthday last JulyCredit: InstagramHarriet posted this snap of a baby football kitCredit: instagramCharges against Greenwood were droppedCredit: EPA More

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    World Cup winner’s Wag dubbed ‘hottest woman in the world’ and ‘from another planet’ after stunning in series of bikinis

    MATS HUMMELS’ girlfriend Nicola Cavanis took social media by storm with a series of bikini posts.Roma star Hummels, 36, and Nicola, 26, went public with their relationship in October when they appeared together at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.Nicola Cavanis took social media by storm with a series of bikini snapsCredit: Instagram / @nicolaNicola recently started dating Roma star Mats HummelsCredit: Instagram / @nicolaNicola’s snap on Instagram attracted thousands of likesCredit: Instagram / @nicolaThe model has amassed a staggering 2million followers on Instagram thanks to a series of glam pics.This time the German posted a compilation clip that showed her trying on a series of different bikinis.It appears like she was trying to send a message of freedom and self-determination citing a song by the German music duo Rosenstolz in the caption.Nicola posted on Instagram: “If I let myself be caught, then it’s only by life, as Rosenstolz would say.”Read More on FootballThe model’s snap attracted over 60,000 likes, one of which was from Hummels, and her fans stormed the comments’ section.One fan posted: “You are beyond perfect, the hottest woman in the world.”Another posted: “Incredible again, Nicola.”A third wrote: “You are from another planet.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “You look beautiful.”And that one gushed: “Wow!”Meet Germany star Mats Hummels’ new model wag Nicola Cavanis, 25, who loves Wimbledon and is banned from getting tattoosHummels enjoyed tremendous success across two stints with Borussia Dortmund where he won two Bundesliga titles and two German Cups.The centre-back also made it to the Champions League final twice with Dortmund.The defender also won three league titles with Bayern Munich and experienced tremendous success on the international stage as he conquered the 2014 World Cup with Germany.The German joined Roma in September and has since amassed a total of one goal in 14 appearances.Scroll down for more from Nicola CavanisNicola and Hummels went public with their relationship in OctoberCredit: GettyModel Nicola is the new girlfriend of HummelsCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAThe 26-year-old works for ‘Munich Models Germany’Credit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe is 10 years younger than ex-Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund man HummelsCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLANicola has attended Wimbledon in the pastCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe has two million followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLANicola often shares stunning photos on her social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe is a lover of tennis, ice cream and beerCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLANicola is banned from getting tattoos by her modelling companyCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLAShe also has a legion of followers on TikTokCredit: INSTAGRAM @NICOLA More