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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in incredible 2010 throwback picture

    KYLE WALKER’S wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in a dazzling photo she shared on social media.The partner of the England and Manchester City star uploaded a snap of her sat in the back of a taxi on a night out back in 2010.Annie Kilner has served Kyle Walker with divorce papersCredit: InstagramAnnie and Kyle have hit problems in their three-year marriageCredit: Paul EdwardsAnnie has posted a snap on her Instagram story of what she called “How Saturday night looked in 2010”.And it certainly looks different.Wearing a lacy crop-top in what looks like the back of a cab, she gazed thoughtfully out of the window with lights zooming past outside.Annie already knew Walker by then – as they first met in his home town of Sheffield as teenagers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe couple married in Cheshire three years ago.Now Annie is preparing to fight for half of the England star’s £27million wealth.The mother of four, 32, has served divorce papers on the football ace.And The Sun revealed Walker’s ex-lover Lauryn Goodman, the mum to two of his kids, reported Annie to police over an “‘I want her dead” WhatsApp message.Most read in FootballOfficers told Lauryn the message – sent to someone else – was a “conditional threat”.They said Lauryn would need to take civil action if she wanted to pursue the matter further.She is understood to want half of Walker’s £27m fortuneCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandKyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner files for divorce and gears up to fight for star’s £27m fortuneWe understand divorce papers were served weeks ago.A source said: “Annie doesn’t want her share to pay for his children with Lauryn. “She doesn’t want her children to have a penny but she knows he has to legally.“Annie doesn’t know what Kyle is spending his money on and wants control of her share.”She is known to have twice kicked the 34-year-out of their Cheshire home.The first time was when Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown said she romped with Walker in his Bentley.Annie booted him out but allowed him back.She then told him to leave again when he said Lauryn was having his baby.We revealed earlier this month Annie had sent contentious WhatsApp messages to a pal after Lauryn’s son Kairo – fathered by Walker – was born in 2020.Our source said: “Friends had told Lauryn about the ‘I want her dead’ threat so she decided to put it on record with the police in case anything happened with her and her two children.”Lauryn found out about them last December and contacted police the following month.READ MORE SUN STORIESOfficers judged that Annie had made a “conditional threat” and decided not to speak to her, although the report was kept on file.The Sun approached Annie’s representative and Cheshire Police for comment.Annie posted this flashback snap from 2010, 11 years before she wedCredit: instagram @annievkilner More

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    Lauryn Goodman reported Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner to cops over disturbing WhatsApp messages

    KYLE Walker’s ex-lover reported his wife to the police, we can reveal.Lauryn Goodman, mum to two of the footballer’s kids, raised the alarm after Annie said she wanted her dead in abusive WhatsApps.Lauryn Goodman reported Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner to the policeCredit: SplashAnnie said she wanted Lauryn dead in abusive WhatsApp messagesCredit: BackGridThe latest revelation comes after it emerged last week that mother-of-four Annie, 32, served divorce papers on the Man City defender.Our source said: “Friends had told Lauryn about the ‘I want her dead’ threat so she decided to put it on record with the police in case anything happened with her and her two children.”We revealed this month Annie sent the messages to a pal after Lauryn’s son Kairo — fathered by Kyle — was born in 2020.She was also said to have called Lauryn a “slag” who “is going to be hated by the time I’ve finished”.READ MORE ON ANNIE KILNERInfluencer Lauryn, 32, found out about them last December and contacted Cheshire Police in ­January. Officers told her it was considered a “conditional threat” and she would need to take any action through the civil courts.They did not speak to Annie, though the report was kept on file.The Sun on Sunday revealed earlier this month she had sent the messages.Most read in FootballFriends have since told Lauryn — mum to Kairo, four, and daughter Kinara, one — to go back to the police.However our source said “she has decided not to pursue this for now because she actually thinks Annie has been through enough”.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner files for divorce and gears up to fight for star’s £27m fortuneA source close to Annie said she never wanted to physically harm Lauryn.They told us: “She wouldn’t have hurt her. She didn’t want anybody else to actually hurt her. It’s one of those things you say when you’re angry.”Annie is now preparing to fight for half of 34-year-old Kyle’s £27million fortune as their relationship “turns ugly”.We understand divorce papers were served weeks ago.A source said: “Annie doesn’t want her share to pay for his children with Lauryn. She doesn’t want her children to have a penny but she knows he has to legally.Annie is now divorcing Kyle and fighting for half of his £27million fortuneCredit: Refer to Caption“Annie doesn’t know what Kyle is spending his money on and wants control of her share.”The couple separated at ­Christmas after it emerged the England defender had fathered a second child with Lauryn.Kyle and Annie met in Sheffield as teenagers but only got married in 2021 at Mottram Hall, Cheshire.The wedding took everyone by surprise as Kyle was embroiled in a string of sex scandals.First, Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown said she and Kyle romped in his Bentley.Annie kicked him out of their Cheshire home but they got back together.She gave him the boot again when he revealed Lauryn was having his baby.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe moved into an £8,000-a-month flat, and breached Covid lockdown rules by hosting a sex party with two hookers.We approached Cheshire Police and Annie’s rep for comment.Lauryn and Walker’s kids watching the EurosCredit: Instagram @lauryngoodman91 More

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    ‘It’s bulls**t, we’re not cool’: Chris Eubank Jr reveals he no longer speaks to his dad ahead of Conor Benn grudge clash

    CHRIS EUBANK JR has laid bare the heartbreaking state of his relationship with his father, who he’s claimed has shown “no interest” in him or his career for “a long time.”Eubank Sr, 58, was a driving force in the early stages of his son’s boxing career and a charismatic ever-present at his fights.Chris Eubank Sr was an initial driving force in the boxing career of his son, Chris Eubank JrCredit: GETTYThe middle and super-middleweight champ was once an ever-present in his son’s cornerCredit: GETTYBut the pair have become distant in recent yearsCredit: GETTYEubank Jr has claimed his father hasn’t taken in an interest in him for a ‘long period of time’Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDBut the former WBO middleweight and super-middleweight champion’s relationship with his namesake has become strained in recent years.The pair’s relationship, or lack thereof, will come further under the microscope whenever Eubank Jr finally shares the ring with Conor Benn, the son of his old man’s bitter rival Nigel Benn.Having his father in his corner for the historic domestic dust-up would be a dream for Jr, who said during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show: “I would love for him to be involved.”The fact that I even have to say that is insane, how is that even a thing?READ MORE ON EUBANK JR”That his son is going to fight the son of his arch nemesis all those years ago when he was a world champion.”How was it a thing that he may not be there? But, it’s a thing, we don’t talk.”He has shown no interest in my career for a long period of time now, he’s shown no interest in me in a long period of time.”Eubank Jr, 35, reaches out to his father “every once in a while” but claims to receive nothing but blunt responses.Most read in BoxingHe said: “Sometimes he, you know, it’ll be a one-word answer or an Instagram post but there’s no real conversation there.”It’s sad but, I’m my own man and I’ve got massive things on my plate, in my path that I have to complete, I have to succeed in.I was gang enforcer that lived in £1m mansion before becoming boxer “So I can’t let anything like that affect me spiritually, mentally, emotionally, I have to be strong, I have to be focused.”Once my career is done, then I can try, you know, spend time worrying about other people’s feelings but for right now, it’s all systems go man. I’ve gotta be me.”Jr is still trying to come to terms with why his father has opted to distance himself from himself and the rest of his siblings.He said: “As somebody who’s lost a son, I think that that’s a pretty insane thing to be doing.”An insane way to be acting, to kind of not be speaking to, you know, your remaining kids.”But, he’s his own man, he’s dealing with his situation how he thinks he should and all I can do is sit and wait and hope that he comes around at some point.”But I can’t tell you if that will happen any time soon.”The fractured nature of his relationship with his dad is something Jr initially played down in a bid to avoid any further friction.But the IBO middleweight champion is DONE holding his tongue for the sake of keeping up appearances.He said: “For a long time, I kind of tried to act like it was cool,” he added. “People would ask me, ‘How’s your Dad?’READ MORE SUN STORIES”‘Yeah, we’re good.’ But I got sick of that s**t, man. It’s bulls**t, we’re not cool, we’re not okay and people need to know.”Eubank battered Kamil Szeremeta last time out in Saudi on the Bivol vs Beterbiev undercard, stopping the Pole in the seventh round after four knockdowns.Chris Eubank Jr would love to have his dad in the corner for his eventual grudge match against Conor BennCredit: GETTY More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner files for DIVORCE & gears up to fight for £27m fortune after relationship ‘turned ugly’

    ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner has served him with divorce papers, we can reveal.Annie, 31, delivered the bombshell news to the ace after instructing lawyers to begin legal proceedings to end their marriage.Kyle Walker has been served with divorce papers, we can reveal (Pictured: Walker poses with his family after the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah, 2023)Credit: AFP or LicensorsAnnie Kilner, 31, delivered the bombshell news to the ace after instructing lawyers to begin legal proceedings to end their marriageCredit: instagram/annievkilnerWe understand the papers were served weeks ago as tensions rose following his love child scandal with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: GettyShe is now preparing to fight for half of his £27million fortune as their relationship “turns ugly”.Sources said they are no longer on speaking terms and the Manchester City defender, 34, is also consulting lawyers.We understand the papers were served weeks ago as tensions rose following his love child scandal with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.A source said: “Kyle was stunned when he got the papers.Read more Sport”He’s spoken to Annie about them and they are discussing the next steps.”This doesn’t necessarily mean they will divorce.”This is as much Annie flexing her muscles as it is anything else.”She wants Kyle to know she’s not messing about. But if this is a bluff, it may well back-fire.”Most read in FootballThe couple separated at Christmas after the full-back was exposed for fathering a second child with Instagram influencer, Lauryn.She revealed the truth in a text message to Annie – and the couple have been battling to save their relationship ever since.They were childhood sweethearts and met in Sheffield as teenagers but only got married in November 2021 during an intimate ceremony at Mottram Hall in Cheshire.The wedding took everyone by surprise – not least because of a slew of sex scandals involving the player after his £50million move to City from Spurs in 2017.First, Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown said she and Kyle repeatedly romped in his Bentley.Annie kicked him out of their sprawling Cheshire home but they got back together.Kyle Walker has been served with divorce papers. Pictured: Walker at the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on September 24, 2024Credit: GettyThe couple separated at Christmas after the full-back was exposed for fathering a second child with Instagram influencer, LaurynCredit: PAShe gave him the boot again when he revealed Lauryn was having his baby.He moved into an £8,000-a-month flat nearby —- and was then caught breaching Covid lockdown rules by having an orgy with two hookers.In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Annie said: “What he has done to me and our children is obscene.”I can’t begin to put it into words.”In late March last year he was unfaithful with a reality TV star.”I found out a month later and was broken by it.”He begged me to take him back but by July he was at it again.”Not even three months later and someone was pregnant. My youngest was one. Who does that?”I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again because of what he’s done.”I’ve tried to hate him but how can I hate the man my kids love so much?Kyle and Annie’s relationship historyEarly years – Kyle and Annie first meet in Sheffield when she was 15 and he was 17Euro 2016 – Walker caught messaging Playboy model Carla HoweApril 2019 – Annie dumps Kyle after his alleged romps with reality TV star Laura BrownApril 2020 – Kyle allegedly hosts sex party with two escorts during covid-19 lockdownFebruary 2020 – Lauryn Goodman gives birth to Kairo, her son with WalkerNovember 2021 – Walker and Kilner marry in secretMarch 2023 – Lauryn announces her second pregnancySpring 2023 – Kyle allegedly flashes and kisses another woman in a Vodka Revolution bar in CheshireAugust 2023 – Lauryn gives birth to a daughterJanuary 2024 – Annie announces split from Kyle after two years of marriage. It emerges Kyle is the dad of Lauryn’s second child. Kyle begs for forgiveness in exclusive Sun interview. Lauryn brands him a ‘pathological narcissist’October 2024 – Annie files for divorce”I knew it was always a possibility Kyle would do it again but getting someone pregnant was my worst nightmare.”The couple miraculously stayed together against all the odds and Kyle proposed with a £250,000 ring.They wed in secret in front of a handful of guests but less than a year later he cheated on her with Lauryn once again.The Instagram influencer, 34, fell pregnant after they met in London whilst he was waiting for groin surgery ahead of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.She gave birth to a baby girl, Kinara, in July last year – as Kyle begged her not to reveal the truth to Annie.He even considered quitting Manchester City for Bayern Munich in a desperate bid to avoid the looming scandal.But on December 27, as he played for City in a 3-1 win against Everton at Goodison Park, Annie’s phone lit up with a message.It read: “Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter.”Walker during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on September 24, 2024Credit: GettyAnnie hit the roof after the court papers revealed for the first time the vast sums Kyle was shelling out to LaurynCredit: AlamyAnnie, who was heavily pregnant at the time with the couple’s fourth son, announced their shock split two weeks later.Kyle moved into a rented mansion close to their Cheshire home and in an exclusive interview with The Sun spoke of his shame.He admitted: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.”Annie gave birth to their fourth son Rezon in April with Kyle at her bedside.But behind the scenes, the couple were fighting a losing battle to save the marriage amid furious rows.Pictures of them together at the Euros this Summer illustrated the huge gulf between them.Kyle returned to the UK with his Three Lions teammates in the wake of a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final.But hours later he was appearing in court for a two-day legal battle over money with Lauryn.He and Annie holidayed in Turkey and at their luxury chalet on the Welsh coast as they discussed the future.They lurched between staying together and divorce before the judge overseeing his financial remedy hearing issued a damning judgement.He concluded that Lauryn had used the player as an “open ended chequebook” and preyed upon his desire to keep the paternity of Kinara a secret.Friends of the couple said the legal battle had “galvanised” them against a common foe.But Annie hit the roof after the court papers revealed for the first time the vast sums Kyle was shelling out to Lauryn.Kyle had increased her housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within 10 minutes of his Cheshire home.He paid £48,000 for fitted wardrobes and a media screen, £75,000 for a furnishing fund, £9115 for 14 CCTV cameras, £5,650 for an alarm and £52,164 for curtains and a blind.READ MORE SUN STORIESFuming Annie demanded half of his fortune as part of a “financial divorce” in a bid to secure her and their kids’ future.A spokeswoman for Kyle and Annie was contacted for comment. 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    Meet English football’s new first lady with Brazilian Natalie Max, 37, dating incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel

    ENGLAND finally have a new manager in place following Gareth Southgate’s departure.And that means there is a NEW first lady of English football.Thomas Tuchel has agreed to take charge of EnglandCredit: APThe former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager replaces Gareth Southgate as Three Lions bossCredit: PAThe 51-year-old will likely be joined in London by his long-term girlfriend NataliaCredit: BACKGRIDTuchel started dating Max in May 2022 after divorcing his former wife of 13 years, SissiCredit: GETTYFormer Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is set to replace the recently departed Southgate in the Wembley hotseat.The German agreed a lucrative deal to take charge of the Three Lions this week following whirlwind talks with the FA.Tuchel is expected to be officially unveiled as Southgate’s successor on Wednesday, although he won’t take charge of the team until January.The 51-year-old will likely make London, where he lived for just over a year and a half, his base of operations.READ MORE ON TUCHELHe left the Big Smoke after being sacked by Chelsea in September 2022.And his other half is expected to move to the capital with him.Tuchel has been dating Brazilian Natalie Max, who is 13 years his junior, since May 2022.The veteran manager began his relationship with Max following his divorce from his wife of 13 years, Sissi.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love lifeBy Andy DillonTHOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.Read more on why Tuchel REALLY IS the best man for the England jobDespite their best efforts to save their marriage, the former couple – who have two children together – went their separate ways in April 2022.Tuchel looked the picture of happiness when he was spotted with Max for the first time whilst on holiday in Sardinia.Combustible Thomas Tuchel is a short term manager – but he’s the best choice for EnglandA close friend told the Daily Mail: “Tuchel and Natalie are smitten with each other.”They’ve been dating since May and things are already getting serious between them.”Natalie flew to Sardinia to join Thomas on their first holiday and they’ve been spending a lot of quality time together in West London, where she lives with her two children and dog.”Tuchel is really lovely and has made Natalie’s friends feel welcome, he’s definitely in this for the long haul.”Max, 37, is a director at consulting agency Natexo, a position she’s held since March 2014.Not much else is known about the brunette, who seemingly likes to keep a relatively low profile.But that will change in the coming months now that her other half has accepted arguably the biggest job in world football.Natalie Guerreiro Max is the director of the consulting company NatexoCredit: REXMax has been dating Thomas Tuchel since May 2022Credit: BACKGRID More

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    Inside the life of Frank Warren’s wife Susan – what we know about the former Vogue model

    SUSAN Warren is the wife of boxing promoter Frank – but she has been a star in her own right.Once a celebrated Vogue model, Susan met Frank in the early 1970s.Susan was a model before meeting FrankCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdSusan and legendary boxing promoter Frank have been married for over 40 yearsCredit: Enterprise News and PicturesAt the time Frank was beginning to make waves in the boxing world.They have now been married for over 40 years.During that time Frank has become a household name by promoting some of the biggest British fighters in recent history including Frank Bruno, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank, Joe Calzaghe, Prince Naseem Hamed, Amir Khan and Tyson Fury.Susan prefers to stay away from the limelight, focusing on their family and personal life.read more on frank warrenFamily lifeSusan and Frank have two sons, George and Francis.George is involved in the family business, Queensberry Promotions, where he works as a boxing promoter and manager. He has been increasingly visible in the fight game and is following in his father’s footsteps, helping to manage boxers and promote events.Like his brother George, Francis had been working for Queensberry.Most read in BoxingHe left the company in 2022 to focus on starting his own company, Champion Sports Management.My dad was questioned over Frank Warren’s assassination attempt… now we’ve joined forces to make boxing’s best fightsFrank said in an interview with Seconds Out about his son leaving: “I’m pleased for him, he has got a fantastic roster of fighters that he is managing and looking after.“So he, quite rightly said, ‘Look Dad, I don’t think that I can do it justice and I want to focus on my management company’.”So, God bless him and good luck to him, and that’s what he is doing. We’ve got quite a few of his fighters on our roster and we continue to promote them and work very closely with them, he’s doing his own thing and that, for me as a Dad, is a real joy.” More

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    Well done, Annie Kilner for taking control over cheat Kyle Walker – now it’s time to hit him where it hurts

    ANNIE KILNER has consulted divorce lawyers over wayward husband Kyle Walker.And I couldn’t be happier for her.Annie Kilner has consulted divorce lawyers over her husband Kyle WalkerCredit: GettySince he first got together with wife Annie, Walker has been unfaithful many timesCredit: Refer to CaptionIf you are not au fait with Kyle Walker, let me explain.On the pitch for England and Manchester City, he is an amazing, talented footballer.Off it, his life is an absolute car crash, which could be turned into a Carry On film.Since he first got together with Annie, he has romped in a car with Ex On The Beach’s Laura Brown and fathered two children with reality TV star Lauryn Goodman.READ MORE FROM JANE ATKINSONHe exposed himself in a bar and snogged another woman.During Covid he had a party with two sex workers.And he has been caught twice urinating in the street after a session in the pub — most recently just two weeks ago.He has run rough­shod over his relationship with Annie. And I don’t know how she has held it together.Most read in FootballShe always appears to look steely, strong and determined when she is out with their four children — the youngest of whom was born in April — or watching him on the pitch.But her confidence must have been absolutely crushed over the years. Imagine the anguish and pain she has gone through.Drama at Kyle Walker’s Home: Annie Kilner vs Lauryn GoodmanThis is a woman who was a normal working-class girl from Sheffield when she fell for local lad Kyle at the age of 16.He was playing football but he wasn’t the megastar he is now.She fell in love with him, knowing he could one day play for England or get injured and end up on benefits.He hit the jackpot in his career — with the salary to go with it — but Annie has been the one to pay the price.Terrible behaviourShe has tried to deal with it and chucked him out of the house — and taken him back. Multiple times.She has slated Lauryn, had public spats with her, apologised to her and told friends she wishes Lauryn was dead.Annie bravely admitted that his terrible behaviour even became “acceptable”.And some have said that his wealth has cushioned his behaviour while others have slammed her for not leaving before now.But leaving any man — rich or poor — isn’t easy when you’ve spent half your life with him and have four kids together.Any woman who has been cheated on knows that it takes a long while to regain your strength afterwards and come out fighting. Now Annie has. She is finally, thankfully, taking control.She recently sought advice to make sure she could get half of his £150,000-a-week salary and this week she has gone a step further and met with lawyers to discuss legal proceedings to end her marriage.Strength and courageI bet those who love her are proud of her.Annie has shown strength and courage.She has also given an important message to all those kids who idolise her husband — that there must be consequences for your actions.This summer, a survey of 1,306 children aged six to 17 across the UK revealed that almost a fifth wanted to be a footballer.They rank second only to parents as the people that youngsters admire the most.You could argue that Kyle is only a role model on the pitch but thanks to sponsorship deals and five million followers on social media, he is a role model, and influencer, off it too.Children across the country this summer stuck his picture into Euro 2024 albums.They stayed up late to watch him play and, week in week out, they idolise him at Manchester City.Nobody wants to see a marriage end.But nobody wants to see a woman cheated on and humiliated either.Now Annie can have the greatest revenge of all by hitting him where it truly hurts — his wallet.The England defender also secretly fathered TWO kids with reality TV star Lauryn GoodmanCredit: AlamyRihanna at the reddyLESS is more – unless you’re Rihanna.In a new promotional photoshoot, she sports amazing scarlet hair, blue fur coat and a red snakeskin outfit that involves a skirt attached loosely to a bustier to show off her bum.Rihanna posed with amazing scarlet hair, a blue fur coat and a red snakeskin outfitCredit: savagex.comThe singer and businesswoman completes the style with a smouldering pout and terrifying long talons.Most of us would look like we had walked out of the local brothel but she somehow manages to pull it off.BORIS JOHNSON has insisted refurbishing his Downing Street flat was necessary because it looked like a “crack den” once he had pulled the carpets out.You have to wonder how he knows what a crack house looks like.50 still niftyI COULDN’T be happier for the newly married Miranda Hart.But I do wish everyone would stop being so shocked that she tied the knot at the age of 51.I do wish everyone would stop being so shocked that Miranda Hart tied the knot at the age of 51Credit: GettyThe actress was 49 when surveyor Richard Fairs came to her £2million home to deal with mould.It was during the pandemic and she was struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome after being diagnosed with Lyme disease.In her new book, she says she was so ill that she never thought she would find love and was “fading away”.I get that.But now a million relationship experts have taken to social media to discuss how to find love over 50 as if she is some dinosaur.We are no longer living in the dark ages and no woman should be written off in their 50s – or think that they are either.Rights bill so wrongREMEMBER a time when we were all desperate to get out of the house, mingle and live a normal life when Covid struck.Now, thanks to the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill, we can all return to that because flexible working, including working from home, will be made the “default for all” where possible.So no mingling in the office, no chatting by the coffee machine when you are feeling down, no making lifelong friends.And forget office flirting because Zoom and Teams really don’t cut it for the fun things in life.I’ve worked from home for more than a decade because I live hundreds of miles from head office.If I could go in every day, I would.I’ve grown sick of the amount of times people have said: “Oh, but you work from home,” as though I spend my life on the sofa watching This Morning or baking banana bread.In fact, unless you are a grade A skiver you end up working more because your home is your office and you can’t get away from it.Plus there is no free coffee and the heating bills are a fortune.We should be careful what we wish for.Tash leaves KittenWHEN Natasha Hamilton announced on Friday that she had quit Atomic Kitten, I was in utter shock.Natasha Hamilton announced on Friday that she had quit Atomic KittenCredit: RexI didn’t even know the band was still going.Ticket farce unfareI HAVE sympathy for train passenger Sam Williamson, who mistakenly underpaid for his ticket by £1.90 and now fears a criminal record and huge fine.He used the Northern Trains app to buy an Anytime ticket to central Manchester last month and used his 16-25 railcard for a discount without realising it can only be used under certain conditions.Sam Williamson mistakenly underpaid for his ticket by £1.90 and now fears a criminal record and huge fineCredit: SWNSWhen an inspector grilled him and told him the mistake, he immediately offered to buy a new ticket or pay a penalty.Instead, the jobsworth reported him and now Sam faces prosecution.Sam says it isn’t even clear on the app how you can use the railcard.I had the misfortune of using Northern last month and had a similar experience.I wanted to buy a cheaper ticket from the app but was told I had to buy one from an employee who, when I explained that the app ticket was cheaper, told me: “Northern don’t care what the customers pay.”Super. Maybe if the train firms did care and explained their baffling price structures, we wouldn’t hate travelling with them so muchSpice boy hitMY new motto is: Don’t buy things after drinking wine.My latest credit card purchase is Brooklyn Beckham’s chilli sauce.My latest credit card purchase is Brooklyn Beckham’s chilli sauceCredit: GettyI saw his mum Victoria plugging Cloud23 on Instagram (obviously) and forked out £30 on two bottles of it as I love spicy food.He’s been slated for his choice of careers but I can confirm Brooklyn, below, is actually pretty good at this one.READ MORE SUN STORIESThink Tabasco but not as harsh, with a lovely smoky hit.I just hope that he ditches the fancy box it comes in and gets it on a super­market shelf to avoid the big price tag. More

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    Jose Mourinho’s daughter Matilde to marry partner Danny Graham in lavish ceremony hosted at Special One’s £2million farm

    TORRENTIAL rain looks set to put a dampener on Jose Mourinho’s daughter’s wedding in Portugal tomorrow.Matilde Mourinho and her fiancee Danny Graham are set to tie the knot tomorrow at a family farm in Azeitao near the Fenerbahce football manager’s native city of Setubal with 300 guests expected to attend.Matilde Mourinho is set to marry Danny GrahamShe is the daughter of Jose MourinhoCredit: GettyThe manager is thrilled at the prospect of becoming a grandfatherCredit: Rex Features300 guests are expected at the weddingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/The 28-year-old stunning jewellery designer admitted ahead of the ceremony she was hoping for good weather, saying: “Obviously, I don’t want it to rain.”But her wish for her big day looks set to come unhinged 24 hours before she says: ‘I do.’Weathermen are predicting heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms for tomorrow.A yellow weather warning is currently in place for Setubal and the surrounding area.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn the positive side the sun is expected to shine on the happy couple for the post-ceremony second day of their weekend celebrations at a country estate in Azeitao called the Herdade do Peru.London-based Matilde, who has been dating her partner since 2016, spoke about her hope the rain would stay away on podcast ‘By Annabelle.’She added: “I am so happy at the idea of having all my friends and family together to celebrate in the same place.“It’s non-negotiable that my friends and family are there.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“The day can be as perfect as you dream it can be, but if the people who you would want to share it with are not there, then it’s not worth it.”Tomorrow’s event has been dubbed the wedding of the year by Portuguese press.Jose Mourinho’s daughter Matilde wins award for her jewellery company Mourinho has hinted at getting a tattoo to celebrate having a grandchild when the time comesThe couple have been dating since 2016Credit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/The guest list has not been released for the weddingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/As well as the official ceremony at the Mourinho family’s POUNDS two million home in Azeitao and Sunday’s post-wedding get-together at Herdade do Peru, a pre-wedding dinner for around 80 guests has also been organised for tonight at the pretty town’s Jose Mario da Fonseca Museum House.An official guest list has not been revealed ahead of the wedding.Graham is not to be confused with former Swansea City star Danny Graham.Matilde’s partner is a director and co-founder of a property consultancy company called “Agace and Graham”.She has also found her own success away from football despite the fame of her father.She graduated with a Master’s degree from Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design in 2021.Portuguese TV station CMTV reported earlier this month the Mourinho home in Azeitao is one of several properties he is said to own in Portugal.It had undergone major refurbishments ahead of the wedding so the ceremony could be staged there.The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager has previously spoken about becoming a grandparent.He admitted that he would add to his trophy tattoos with one to celebrate the birth of a grandchild.He said: “This one I promised everyone.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The idea was to get a unique tattoo that only I could have: the three European cups won.”The next one I might get if my son or daughter had a baby girl or boy; it would be a special gift, and a tattoo could be a nice way to celebrate it.”Matilde Mourinho – Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/Credit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/ More