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      From scratching head in anguish to snapping at fans, the signs of Pep Guardiola’s secret ‘marriage breakdown’

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      THE worst spell of Pep Guardiola’s managerial career has played out in front of the world.But in private, the Manchester City manager has also been suffering the heartbreak of the breakdown of his 30-year relationship with wife Cristina Serra.Pep Guardiola is experiencing his worst-ever season as a managerCredit: GETTYThe Spaniard worryingly revealed he wanted to harm himself and had self-induced scratches all over his head after City’s Champions League collapse to FeyenoordGuardiola had to be held back after confronting a fanChampions Manchester City are a whopping 12 points behind league leaders LiverpoolCredit: GETTYGuardiola has also been dealing with the breakdown of his marriage to Cristina SerraCredit: REXGuardiola was filmed snapping at autograph huntersPep and his wife are said to have gone their separate ways after nearly 30 years togetherCredit: PAGuardiola’s behaviour during City’s wretched run has been put down to him struggling to cope with the unfamiliar feeling of losing.He has snapped at autograph hunters and fans. He has bared his soul in interviews, branding himself “not good enough”.And while watching his team let a 3-0 lead slip against Feyenoord, the City boss became so agitated that he left scratch marks on his face.Now it appears there was a lot more going on beneath the surface – and the signs were there all along.READ MORE ON PEP GUARDIOLAReports from Spain that Guardiola and Cristina finally split last month are a reminder that one of the most relentlessly successful coaches of all time is also a human being with the same problems as anyone else.Guardiola’s on-field issues have arrived in the ninth season of his reign at City, the longest he has spent in charge of one club.But he and Cristina have been an item for more than three decades, after meeting as teenagers in 1994 and marrying in 2014.And the sacrifices as Guardiola tried to find that work/life balance will have been difficult, even at the best of times.Most read in FootballGuardiola and Cristina have been living apart since 2019 when she returned to Barcelona with daughter Valentina, the youngest of the couple’s three children.The explanation given at the time was that Cristina was taking a leading role in her family’s fashion business, Serra Claret, which is based in the Catalan city.Pep Guardiola says ‘I’m the manager and I’m not good enough’ as Man City lose again Although Guardiola made trips back to Barcelona, when the hectic fixture schedule allowed, the pair inevitably ended up leading separate lives.Rumours of a split emerged in the spring. Yet soon afterwards Cristina was in Manchester to celebrate City’s unprecedented fourth title in a row and there were other public displays of togetherness, too, such as a day out at Wimbledon last July.Photos also emerged of the whole family – including eldest child Maria and son Marius – enjoying a summer holiday in Egypt.But it seems as though Guardiola went into the new season with doubts not only about his football future.His City contract was due to expire in June and speculation grew when the club confirmed in October that director of football Txiki Begiristain, Guardiola’s old Barcelona pal and close ally, would be leaving at the end of the campaign.The City boss signed a two-year extension in November as results started to slide.The following month he and Cristina are said to have agreed to end their marriage.And it seems significant that the biggest crisis of Guardiola’s reign at City has coincided with personal difficulties.His recent confrontation with autograph hunters outside his home in Manchester is just the latest example of him losing his cool.After City lost the FA Cup final to rivals United in May, Guardiola reacted angrily to goading from a supporter.Reports in Spain say Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra went their separate ways last monthCredit: GETTYPep Guardiola has kept a lid on his separation from the mother of his three childrenCredit: GETTYBut the Spaniard has had several out-of-character outbursts this seasonCredit: GETTYAnd as the club slumped from the top of the Premier League to miles off leaders Liverpool, he showed signs of stress and vulnerability that no-one had seen before.After Guardiola scratched himself during the collapse against Feyenoord in late November, he said: “I cut myself with my fingernail.“I want to harm myself.”It was an off-hand comment, a half-joke to explain why what was unfolding on the pitch was reflected in his appearance.But in these sensitive times, Guardiola had to issue a statement soon afterwards, saying: “My answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self harm.”Of course it wasn’t. Yet this was just another example of the intense scrutiny and pressure that Guardiola has to live with constantly.And he freely admits he has been feeling it.When asked if he was in any way enjoying the biggest challenge of his managerial career at all, Guardiola said: “I don’t enjoy it all. I don’t like it.“I don’t sleep as good as when I won every game. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have to do it.“This shall pass, I don’t know when, but nothing is eternal, not even our lives. “Maybe it’s more unusual to win four Premier League in a row, right?“So in that moment I was stable enough, I was happy because I eat better and sleep better.”But I was not thinking differently to who I am.”I’m the same person as four Premier Leagues in a row and in that situation, I have the same doubts.”Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra became an item back in 1994Credit: GETTYGuardiola was adamant that his passion to make City succeed was undimmed and that was why he had signed the new deal.Yet he also left open the possibility that he would not be able to turn things around.Guardiola said: “If I extend, it is because I feel it. I’m not sitting here just for what I’ve done, or because still I’m happy.“Still I want to try. But I don’t want to stay in the place like I feel I’m a problem.“I don’t want to [just] because the contract is there. My chairman knows it.READ MORE SUN STORIES“And I said to him, give me the chance to try to come back. And after if we are not able to do it, we have to change.”But it seems Guardiola and his childhood sweetheart have decided they were unable to carry on and had to make a change. More

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      Inside Pep Guardiola’s £2.7million luxury bachelor pad in Manchester as Man City boss ‘splits from wife after 30 years’

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      MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola resides in a £2.7million luxury Salford apartment.Reports emerged in Spain yesterday that Guardiola, 53, split with wife of 30 years Cristina last month.Pep Guardiola lives in a Salford apartmentCredit: MENThe Man City boss spent £2.7m on the property in 2017Credit: MENPep, 53, has split from wife CristinaCredit: GettyThe couple had been living apart for nearly five years, after Cristina moved back to Barcelona to run her fashion company.In 2021, Guardiola bought an 8,000-square-foot mansion in Pedarlbes, the most expensive area in Barcelona, for £8.55million.When in Manchester, however, the experienced boss preferred to live in an apartment closer to the city centre.Upon moving to the Etihad in 2017, Guardiola forked out £2.7m on a luxury apartment in City Suites.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRather than heading to a sprawling mansion in the leafy Cheshire suburbs, Guardiola instead opted for the “most desirable address” in Salford.His apartment is situated in a private section of a 16-floor hotel, and is located near several designer shops and high-end restaurants and wine bars.Guardiola also has access to an 18-metre indoor spa pool, exquisite spa and sauna facilities as well as a 24-hour gym.In addition to these amenities, the City boss also has two private parking spots, a 24-hour concierge team, dry-cleaning services and access to a private executive lounge.Most read in FootballGuardiola has three kids with wife CristinaCredit: GettyOperations director Gavin Bailey told the Manchester Evening News in 2017: “It’s not like a hotel.”We’re trying to make it more special, this is effectively your home during your stay, and we run it that way.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transfer”We have people here for four nights but then we also have people here who are staying for 12 months.“It might be someone on a work assignment here, or a theatre production company here who were here for three months, we have TV people, sports people, you might recognise people walking around the building but we try to run it as though this is your space.”According to Spanish outlet Sport, Guardiola’s relationship with Cristina remains “cordial, stable and friendly” despite their split.The pair met at Cristina’s family clothes store when he was just 18, as he modelled for designer Antonio Miro.Guardiola’s apartment is located in Manchester’s ‘most desirable area’Credit: MENThe City boss has access to a private pool and jacuzziCredit: MENSerra Claret stock many brands he has worn on the touchline, such as Dsquared2, CP Company and Armani.And in January 2024, Guardiola revealed Cristina helps pick out his matchday outfits.He told Men In Blazers: “My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion.”So she says normally to me, don’t wear this or wear that, so I follow her.”I am smart enough to know that when people are much much better than me, follow their advice, and hers is really good.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair wed in an intimate ceremony in 2014.They have three children together; Maria, 24, Marius, 22, and Valentina, 17.Guardiola attended the Wimbledon Championships with wife Cristina and daughter Maria last summerCredit: APPep and Cristina had been together for 30 yearsCredit: Rex More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘SPLITS from wife after 30 years and three children together’ according to reports in Spain

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has SPLIT from his wife of 30 years, according to reports in Spain.Barcelona-based newspaper Sport report that Guardiola and wife Cristina decided to end their relationship in December while both in Spain.Pep Guardiola and Cristina in July 2024Credit: RexThe couple met as teenagersCredit: GettyThe two pictured in 2013 in MunichCredit: Bongarts – GettySport say their relationship is still “cordial, stable and friendly” despite deciding to part ways. The report claims they have been living apart for nearly five years after Cristina moved back to Barcelona to run her fashion company. But she has been moving from Spain to London – still spending time with Manchester City manager Guardiola. City declined to comment when approached over reports of the split. READ MORE IN football Guardiola is believed to have met Cristina in her family’s clothes store called Serra Claret when he was just 18. He was modelling for designer Antonio Miro in Serra’s shop when he first met Cristina. And even as recently as January 2024, the former midfielder revealed Cristina helps pick out his matchday outfits. Serra Claret stock many brands he has worn on the touchline, such as Dsquared2, CP Company and Armani.Most read in FootballHe told Men In Blazers: “My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion.”So she says normally to me, don’t wear this or wear that, so I follow her.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transfer”I am smart enough to know that when people are much much better than me, follow their advices, and hers is really good.”Despite meeting as teens, they waited a long time to get married.They tied the knot in 2014 in an intimate ceremony in Spain – a private service just for close family in Catalonia.And the two have three children, Maria, Marius and Valentina.Eldest daughter Maria, 24, is a model who has over 900,000 followers on Instagram.Son Marius, 22, currently resides in Dubai and runs three companies – one of them dedicated to advertising and marketing. And youngest Valentina, 17, is focused on studies.Cristina supported Guardiola as a player and then manager – his career as a boss starting with Barcelona in 2008.He won three LaLiga titles and two Champions League trophies with Barca before moving to Bayern Munich in 2013. He left Germany in 2016 after three seasons – in each of which he won the Bundesliga.READ MORE SUN STORIESGuardiola joined City in 2016 and has won SIX Premier League titles during his reign – and also a Champions League in 2023 to complete an historic Treble.But this season has seen a dip in form, with with six losses leaving the club in sixth – 12 points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Guardiola with Cristina and their three kids in 2018Credit: PA:Press AssociationEldest Maria is a modelCredit: INSTAGRAMGuardiola has won six Premier League titles with CityCredit: Getty More

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      Kyle Walker’s wife believes she’s being harassed by Lauryn Goodman, claims pal as Man City star’s ex ‘plots Dubai move’

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      KYLE Walker’s wife believes she is being harassed by Lauryn Goodman, a pal has claimed.Long-suffering Annie Kilner and her love cheat hubby are plotting a move to Italy in a bid to save their marriage.Kyle Walker poses with Annie and kids for Christmas InstagramCredit: InstagramLauryn Goodman seen attending Releaf launch party in 2023Credit: GettyBut the Man City ace, 34, was previously linked with a move to Saudi Arabia on a £400,000-a-week deal.And now it has emerged Lauryn, 33, is also planning to quit the UK and move to Dubai.Her revelation came just hours before it was announced the Walker expressed a desire for a new start abroad.A friend of Kyle and Annie told MailOnline: “You have to wonder whether Lauryn was planning a move to Dubai because she thought that Kyle and Annie were off to the Middle East too.Read more Sports News”She has form for winding them up, particularly Annie, but it hasn’t worked as they have no intention of going there.”She thinks Lauryn is a total wind-up merchant and believes it is harassment.”The Sun revealed yesterday that Walker is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter Milan this month.The couple hope to leave behind the captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Most read in FootballKyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferInsiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.One said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.”It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.”They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.”Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Their four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.The news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.In the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.READ MORE SUN STORIESWalker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Stunning Annie is said to have had second thoughts about divorcing WalkerCredit: InstagramThe Walkers live in a plush £3.5m property in CheshireCredit: Instagram / @kylewalker2Annie and Walker have suffered marriage woes in the pastCredit: instagram/annievkilnerWalker had an affair with Lauryn and fathered her children More

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      Why Kyle Walker REJECTED a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia – and it has nothing to do with wife Annie

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      KYLE Walker rejected a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia because he still hopes to reach 100 caps for England.The Manchester City ace, 34, who has been capped 93 times for the Three Lions, feared a move to the lucrative Saudi league would end his chances.Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy with long-suffering wife Annie in a bid to save their marriageCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester City ace is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter MilanCredit: GettyWalker fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: GettyIt comes as The Sun reported Walker is lining up a move to Italy — with long-suffering wife Annie Kilner due to join him in a bid to save their marriage.The couple hope to leave behind the captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Kyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Read more Sport NewsInsiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.One said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.”It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.”They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.Most read in Football”Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Their four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferThe news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.In the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.Walker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Annie and Kyle’s four kids will also make the move to Italy from their home in Prestbury, CheshireCredit: Instagram More

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      Kyle Walker & Annie Kilner plotting move to Italy in bid to save marriage as love rat lines up deal with Serie A giants

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      LOVE cheat Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy — with long-suffering wife Annie Kilner due to join him in a bid to save their marriage.The Manchester City and England ace, 34, is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter Milan this month. Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy with long-suffering wife Annie in a bid to save their marriageCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester City ace is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter MilanCredit: GettyWalker fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: GettyThe couple hope to leave behind the Manchester City captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Kyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Insiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.“It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.“They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.“Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Most read in FootballTheir four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.The news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferIn the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.Walker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Rumours persisted of a move to the lucrative Saudi league but the source said Walker, capped 93 times by England, still hopes to reach 100 — and fears that move would end his chances.Annie and Kyle’s four kids will also make the move to Italy from their home in Prestbury, CheshireCredit: Instagram More

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      Luke Stoltman ‘battling inner demons’ amid divorce from wife following affair claims

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      LUKE STOLTMAN has claimed he is battling with “inner demons” after he was accused of cheating by his wife.Kushi Stoltman claimed her spouse had moved in with his mistress towards the end of December and that he had been having liaisons while their young son was ill. Luke Stoltman and wife Kushi are going through a divorceCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe Scots athlete says his training and competing makes him feel betterCredit: Rich Storry/World’s Strongest ManThe strongman’s ‘affair’ reduced her to tears on social media recently as she described the heartache she had suffered because of her hubby’s alleged actions behind her back.Stoltman, who won Europe’s Strongest Man and competes in the World’s Strongest Man challenge alongside his brother and current champion, Tom, admitted he had “made mistakes”.He says he is now attending weekly therapy sessions amidst the divorce wranglings.The Invergordon athlete was a speaker at the Aberdeen Health & Wellbeing Festival this weekend reports the P&J, and he appeared with brother Tom as a panellist.Read more Sport storiesThe 40-year-old was on the Changing Perspectives panel for the event at the Beach Ballroom, and he said: “From a mental side of things, things go up, things go down, then they go back up again. It’s all about looking after yourself, which is what I’m trying to do.“For myself, helping Tom, being more open and communicating, and being as good a dad as I can be for my little boy are my priorities.“We all have inner demons. I have inner demons and the way I battle them is by doing things I love. Being with Tom, my family, and training make me feel a lot better.”Stoltman called on people to “be kinder to themselves” and that “mistakes should never define you”.Most read in Football“I’ve started going to an online group every Wednesday called The Mens Circle which is helping me a lot,” he said to the room, which contained around 100 people.“I also speak to a therapist every week about the struggles I go through. In a way, I think we all need to strive to be a little bit kinder to ourselves.Kushi Stoltman reveals heartache over husband’s alleged affair “We all make mistakes and mess up in life. Your mistakes should never define you.“There’s always something you can do to get better.“One of the main things is speaking, and being vulnerable as much as you can, that’s where strength is grown.“No matter who it is, they could be the happiest most excitable person in the world, but you don’t know what’s going on behind that mask.”A devastated Kushi revealed last year: “Our son is nine months old and has been in hospital, so sick. But Luke was with another woman behind my back.”I am absolutely heartbroken and devastated.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Kyle Walker’s ex Lauryn Goodman in bid to QUIT UK with their kids – and makes plea to Man City star for help

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      REALITY TV star Lauryn Goodman is keen to move abroad for a year — and has asked ex Kyle Walker if she can rent out her home.Lauryn, 33, wants to relocate so she can focus on the two children she has with the England and Man City ace, sources said.Lauryn Goodman is set to move abroad for a year — and has asked Kyle Walker if she can rent out her homeLauryn wants to relocate so she can focus on the two children she has with the England and Man City aceCredit: SplashKyle with childhood sweetheart Annie KilnerCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeShe currently lives in a £2.4million house in Sussex which is owned by the 34-year-old defender.Lauryn — mother to his son Kairo, four, and daughter Kinara, one — has contacted his lawyers about renting it out while she lives in a different country.A source said: “It’s been a turbulent time for Lauryn and she is keen to have a change of scenery, where she can focus on the children. She loves the idea of living somewhere sunny, like Dubai, temporarily.“Because Kyle owns the property, she has to ask his permission to rent it out. She would need to do that in order to be able to rent a property abroad.Read More on Sport“She’s no longer close to her family, so feels she doesn’t have any ties to the UK right now, and has loved taking her children abroad on holiday to get away from everything.”Lauryn became pregnant with Kairo while Kyle was on a break from childhood sweetheart Annie Kilner in 2019. Kyle later got back together with Annie before they married in 2021.But he and Lauryn stayed in touch and briefly rekindled their relationship.Most read in FootballTheir daughter Kinara was conceived in October 2022 while the footballer was in London for treatment for a groin injury.In December 2023 Lauryn told Annie, who was pregnant at the time, that the little girl was Kyle’s child.Kyle Walker will spend Christmas Day back with estranged wife Annie Kilner after they agreed to put the turmoil of their divorce to one side for the sake of their kidsKyle then admitted he had lied to both women and moved out of his family home in Cheshire.Annie and Kyle, who have four sons, were said to be divorcing.The Sun revealed last month that Kyle did not send Christmas gifts to his two children with Lauryn. More