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    Argentina star’s angry ex SELLS shirt worn for World Cup triumph in bitter row over mortgage.. with winner’s medal next

    ARGENTINE international Exequiel Palacios’ angry ex is threatening to sell his World Cup winner’s medal.Yesica Frias says she will auction off the 25-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder’s prized memorabila including the medal he won in Qatar unless he pays the mortgage on an apartment she is living in.Ezequiel Palacios’ ex Yesica Frias is threatening to sell his World Cup memorabiliaCredit: XAnd the auction has already begun, with Yesica saying she has already found her first buyerCredit: instagram @yesifriasThe stunning 30-year-old, now back in their homeland after leaving Germany, told an Argentinian TV programme: “Exequiel told me he wasn’t going to pay what was owing because he didn’t know if he’d get to keep the flat or not.“I’m only asking him to sign the divorce and give me what I’m due for the things we did together.”Threatening to sell off memorabilia her ex had gifted her since they met in a Buenos Aires nightclub in 2018 while he still played for River Plate, Yesica added: “It’s what I’m going to do.“I’m going to auction off everything to pay for the property if I have to.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“I have some shirts which Exequiel gave me and there’s some other very valuable things like his World Cup winner’s medal.“Push comes to shove I’d sell the most important things he’s got as a footballer to clear the debt because I need a roof over my head.“I try to work but I was with him for five years.”Her Instagram story today shows the auctioning has already began.Most read in FootballYesica says she needs the money to pay her mortgageCredit: instagram @yesifriasBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe posted a photo of her posing with a man who had bought a signed Palacios match worn shirt from the 2022 World Cup.The caption read: “The buyer of the first shirt.”Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconSo the countdown until the World Cup medal is gone appears to be on.In a previous tell-all interview earlier this year Yesica claimed her ex-partner’s family treated her like dirt and accused the footballer of cheating on her with another woman.She said: “I don’t hate Exequiel, I loved him a lot. But all the love for him that I had evaporated because he disappointed me as a person.”Rocio Hrabar, the model Yesica accused of being the third person in her marriage, has accused Palacios’ ex of using her as a scapegoat in her divorce.She has insisted the footballer told her he was separated when she spent a night at his house before being surprised by Yesica and ordered to leave.Palacios, currently out injured, is expected to be ready to play for his country in two friendlies in March in China which have been organised as preparation for the Copa America this summer.He has been capped 28 times by Argentina since making his debut for the national squad in September 2018. More

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    Ilkay Gundogan’s stunning WAG Sara Arfaoui stuns in black lingerie as she reveals she misses Manchester

    WAG Sara Arfaoui reveals she’s got the blues for Manchester after husband Ilkay Gundogan’s switch from City to Barcelona.The model, 29, seen in black lingerie for a photoshoot, previously slagged off the city’s restaurant scene.Sara Arfaoui looked stunning as she posed in black lingerie for a photoshootCredit: Capture Media AgencySara reveals she’s got the blues for Manchester, above with husband Ilkay GundoganBut Sara told Prime Video’s Married To The Game docuseries: “I kind of miss Manchester now.”She also previously penned a heartfelt goodbye to the city. Writing on Instagram, she said: “I can’t say much just because I’m not realising what is happening.”All I can say is thank you Manchester for giving us all this love and thank you to our friends. I will miss my City family.read more on Ilkay Gundogan”I arrived in Manchester without expectations and I leave as a wife, a mum and with the greatest friends we could wish for.”I did follow City everywhere, dreaming of winning the Champions League, but what happened was more than I dreamed of. I will keep everyone in my heart.”My @ilkayguendogan, you were amazing and I was proud of you every game. “Forever the Treble capitano!”Most read in FootballMan City star Ilkay Gundogan drives in Beverly Hills during holiday with model fiancee Sara Arfaoui More

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    MOTD2 host Mark Chapman finds love again with glam estate agent after death of wife Sara from cancer

    MATCH of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman has found romance again after his wife’s death.Chappers, 50, has been dating estate agent Clere Collier for months.
    Widower Mark Chapman has found love againCredit: PA
    Chappers is dating Dubai estate agent Clere Collier
    It is his first relationship since wife Sara, 44, died of cancer in 2020.
    Mum-of-two Clere, 43, was once linked with pop singer Dane Bowers and is based in Dubai.
    She uses her contacts there to invest in London’s property market — and makes regular UK trips for work and to see Mark in Manchester, where the BBC broadcaster is based.
    Mark had three children with wife of 19 years Sara.
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    A source said: “It’s early days but Mark and Clere are in a good place and enjoying each other’s company.
    “Mark’s focus has always been his children and work, so a relationship was unexpected.
    “He and Clere are taking things slow and just seeing how it all plays out, but it’s clear to see they are really into each other.”
    Mark, who had three children with wife of 19 years Sara, is a Radio 5 Live regular and occasionally steps in for Gary Lineker on Match of the Day.
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    He also fronts Sky Sports’ Carabao Cup coverage and is regarded as one of the industry’s most talented presenters.
    Mark, affectionately known as Chappers, made his name as the sports presenter for Radio 1’s Newsbeat and was part of Sara Cox’s team when she hosted the station’s Breakfast Show.
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    He later went on to perform the same role for Scott Mills before going on to become a fixture at 5 Live and BBC television, which also saw him front the corporation’s NFL coverage before it moved to Channel 4.
    This is Mark’s first relationship since wife Sara died of cancer in 2020 aged 44Credit: Twitter
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    Premier League Wag reveals her favourite activity is sex in very cheeky response on Married To The Game

    JAMES TARKOWSKI’S wife has revealed her favourite activity is sex on Married To The Game.Samantha Tarkowski gave a very cheeky response after being asked what she enjoys doing with her husband.
    Samantha Tarkowski revealed her favourite activity is sex on Married To The GameCredit: Twitter @primevideosport
    The fitness influencer started dating James Tarkowski in 2015 before they wed last yearCredit: Instagram @samanthajtarkowski
    The couple feature in Amazon Prime Video’s new series, which follows the lives of footballers and their partners.
    Everton defender Tarkowski started dating Samantha in 2015 before they tied the knot last year.
    In episode three of the show, the couple host a wedding party for friends and family.
    Cuddling up on the sofa, they are asked: “What’s your favourite thing to do together?”
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    Samantha responds by asking: “What time is this show going out?” before Tarkowski adds: “Past the watershed?”
    The fitness influencer then shouts “shagging!” as the pair burst out laughing.
    She went on to add: “Do you remember when we were younger and we used to get in bed and I was like ‘this is my favourite part of the day’?
    “Just getting in bed at the end of the day, just us two. And then shagging. But I do quite like it…”
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    Later in the episode, Samantha admitted: “I got some that night!” whilst discussing Tarkowski being made Everton captain.
    The 31-year-old, who has two caps for England, joined the Toffees from Burnley back in 2022.
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    His cheesy lines on the show have also gone viral, with fans comparing his flirting skills with Samantha to popular dating show Love Island.
    Tarkowski caught the eye by saying “especially you” when Samantha told him “everyone looks so gorgeous” during a party.
    He then added: “I planned that for you,” to the delight of his wife.
    Married To The Game also features Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, ex-Manchester City pair Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matt Turner along with their partners.
    Samantha did not hold back when discussing what her and Tarkowski get up toCredit: Instagram @samanthajtarkowski
    The Everton defender also appears in the Amazon Prime Video seriesCredit: Twitter @primevideosport
    Jorginho is the latest star of the show to go viral after delivering a brutal response to partner Catherine Harding.
    Fans were left in hysterics on social media as he remained tight lipped when Catherine pressed him on when he was planning to propose. More

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    My husband was a Premier League star but I’m making my own way as an Olympic gold medal skiing champion

    LARA GUT-BERHAMI is to many just the wife of a former Premier League star.The 32-year-old is married to former West Ham and Fiorentina midfielder Valon Behrami, whom she tied the knot with in the summer of 2018.
    Lara Gut-Berhami is the wife of former West Ham midfielder Valon BehramiCredit: EPA
    But the 32-year-old is an Olympic and World Championship downhill skierCredit: GETTY
    Lara has a slew of medals in her trophy cabinetCredit: EPA
    But she’s much more than Mrs. Berhami.
    Lara – who is fluent in FOUR languages – is a Swiss alpine ski race sensation who has a slew of major medals in her trophy cabinet.
    She participated in her first-ever race at the FIS races at the tender age of age FIFTEEN back in December 2006.
    Appearances at the Alpine Youth World Championships and World Cup followed in 2007, with the then-teenager winning silver in the downhill race in the former competition.
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    The year 2007 proved to be a successful one for Lara, who became the second youngest Swiss national champion of all time in the super-G.
    A slow recovery from a hip would prevent Lara from competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Canada.
    But she would fulfil her dreams four years later when she competed at the Sochi Games in Russia.
    And it was at those Games where she picked up her first Olympic medal in the downhill, winning a bronze medal.
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    That year’s World Cup would see Lara win the super-G season title and claim a third-placed finish.
    Lara claimed a bronze medal in the super-G at the 2017 World Championships, although she would suffer a horrific ACL injury in the ensuing combined event.
    I was a top skiing star – now I’m making my way in new job after sporting career ended in tears aged just 23
    After a long and arduous recovery, she returned to action at the 2019 World Championships – although she was a shell of her former self.
    But a mere two years later, she claimed gold medals in the Giant Slalom and super-G events.
    She would take the winning form into her second Olympics – the 2022 Games in Beijing.
    And the tournament proved to be the highlight of her career as she left China with a gold medal after winning the super-G event.
    After fulfilling her childhood dream, she said: “I am really happy to have got that gold.
    “But you can’t build your life around winning gold.
    “I just thought it was probably going to be my last Olympic super-G of my life and I just wanted to show something great. I just wanted to ski.
    “I am happy that this time I am fast enough because last time for sure I was fourth and it was always tight.
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    “It’s not bad to have the hundredths by my side this time.”
    Lara was in World Cup downhill action last Friday, stretching her lead in the heated race for the crystal globe with victory at Crans-Montana.
    Lara Gut-Behrami has two World Championships and one Olympic Gold medal to her nameCredit: AFP
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    Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz risks girlfriend’s wrath with shock revelation about former team-mate

    REAL MADRID hot-shot Brahim Diaz is risking the wrath of his girlfriend – by admitting he talks to Theo Hernandez more than her.Diaz produced a moment of solo magic as Madrid beat RB Leipzig 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday.
    Diaz and Luz Mendez together at dinnerCredit: Instagram
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    But Diaz claimed he keeps in more regular contact with Milan’s Theo Hernandez
    Diaz copied Jude Bellingham’s iconic celebration to the delight of his team-mates.
    The English midfielder is out with an ankle problem, after scoring two against Girona in LaLiga on Saturday.
    Diaz explained his close relationship with his AC Milan ex-teammates and the respect he shares for the club he won the 2022 Serie A with.
    But his Spanish partner Luz Mendez will no doubt be keen to know who means more to him.
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    Diaz told Sky Sports: “I will always thank AC Milan. I had three fantastic years there. I am grateful to everyone. I will always follow them, even in the future.
    “I often hear from Theo Hernandez, I talk more with him than with my girlfriend.”
    Diaz has been linked Mendez, who was said to be secretly dating a Real Madrid player.
    But the 24-year-old winger prefers to keep his personal life private.
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    She has stunned fans with over 100 posts on Instagram
    The actress is a year older than Madrid man Diaz
    Mendez and Diaz have reportedly known each other since childhood
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    Despite the spotlight, he has managed to maintain a low-key relationship with Mendez.
    Rumours were that the pair had been seeing each other on-and-off since September last year.
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    Their status has not be confirmed, but Diaz does feature on her story often.
    The 25-year-old, who boasts 35k Instagram followers, and has appeared in numerous TV shows in Spain.
    Passionate about the sun and fashion, she recently stated that she is ‘The luckiest girl alive.’
    Meanwhile, in 19 appearances for Madrid so far this season, Diaz has notched four goals and assisted once.
    He returned there after three years on loan with the Rossoneri.
    Diaz was a product of Malaga and then Manchester City’s youth set-up after moving to the Etihad from Spain at the age of 16. More

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    Lauryn Goodman in talks for ‘high drama’ reality TV show with other Premier League ‘mistresses’ amid Kyle Walker scandal

    LAURYN Goodman is in talks with TV producers to star in a “high drama” reality show with other Premier League “mistresses”, a source has claimed.The influencer shot into the headlines last month when she revealed Kyle Walker had fathered both of her children. 
    Lauryn Goodman is in talks to star in a new TV showCredit: Alamy
    She revealed last month that Kyle Walker is the father of both her kidsCredit: Getty
    Model Lauryn Goodman plays football with Kyle Walker’s son Kairo and their new baby on the beach in the Dominican RepublicCredit: Click News and Media
    Walker and Annie have three sons and another baby on the way
    Love rat Walker was dumped by his wife Annie Kilner after she was sent a message about a “second love child” with Lauryn.
    Now, sources have revealed that Lauryn is in talks with TV producers to launch a show with “five other footballer’s mistresses”.
    An insider told The Mirror: “One of the producers who has worked on shows like TOWIE and other big reality formats clocked Lauryn’s story and realised it’s very much a tale of our times.
    “There are a whole generation of girls on the fringes of football. It’s like its own little ecosystem and when you get behind the scenes of it it’s absolutely fascinating. 
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    “They’re all glamorous, they live flash lifestyles and go to all the same top clubs as the premier league players. And along with the players they are all falling in and out of love and lust by the minute. It’s pretty high drama, great telly.”
    Broken Annie, 30, is still reeling after Lauryn contacted her over Christmas and revealed the Manchester City defender had fathered a second child with her.
    The baby girl was born in July but her name has not yet been revealed.

    Annie, who is has three kids with Kyle and is currently is seven months pregnant with their fourth, is said to be at “breaking point” due to the spotlight and stress of their split.
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    Her friends told The Sun: “She is in the final stages of her pregnancy and is terrified about going into labour early.
    “Annie is wrestling with her emotions because of her separation from Kyle and is deeply concerned about the impact of all the children involved.”
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    Meanwhile, Kyle told The Sun he bitterly regrets betraying his “soulmate”.
    He also admitted to making  “idiot choices and idiot decisions” after sleeping with reality TV star Lauryn.
    He added: “The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.
    “There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.
    “The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.
    “My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.”
    My move to Munich to escape
    KYLE told how he almost followed Harry Kane to Bayern Munich to escape the looming baby scandal.
    The defender verbally agreed a reported £15million move to the German champions in July.
    He said: “I tried to escape. Did I want to leave City? No, of course I didn’t. We’re the best team in the world at the minute.
    “But it was a chance to get away from England and the media I was going to get.
    “I was aware the clock was ticking. I came very close to moving. We were having conversations. I was going to a great club, a massive club. But in the end I couldn’t go.
    “If I’m in Germany and this happens, Annie leaves and I’m now in Germany on my own.
    “My kids wouldn’t be around the corner where I can see them.
    “There’s pain and emotion at the moment but I can go to the house, take the kids to school, and my little lad to football.”

    Annie ditched her wedding ring since kicking him out.
    She has hired Coleen Rooney’s Wagatha Christie lawyer, Paul Lunt, and PR guru Rachel Monk.
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    Shortly after the New Year she announced in a statement that she was taking “some time away” from Kyle.
    The Sun has contacted Lauryn’s representatives for comment.
    Walker was dumped by his wife Annie KilnerCredit: AFP
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    I’m a former Premier League Wag who went to war with Manchester’s food scene – now I miss the city after moving to Spain

    SARA GUNDOGAN has admitted she misses Manchester – despite previously slamming the city’s food scene.The TV presenter and model now lives in Spain with her husband Ilkay Gundogan after he left Manchester City for Barcelona in the summer.
    Ilkay Gundogan’s wife Sara has admitted she misses ManchesterCredit: Reuters
    Sara Gundogan now lives in Spain after her husband’s move to BarcelonaCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    Gundogan spent seven years with City, making 304 appearances and winning 14 major trophies, including last season’s Treble.
    He began dating Sara in 2021, before the couple tied the knot a year later and welcomed their first child, son Kais, in March 2023.
    Sara is now set to star in Amazon Prime Video’s new series Married To The Game, which follows the lives of football Wags.
    Riyad Mahrez’s wife Taylor Ward also features, having gone viral when he brutally shut down her concerns over moving to Saudi Arabia in the trailer.
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    She has now revealed what life is really like in the country, while Sara has changed her views on living in Manchester.
    During her time in the city, she infamously criticised the food scene, despite City boss Pep Guardiola owning a tapas restaurant called Tast in the area.
    Sara wrote on Instagram: “Sorry, I’m sad to be honest but nothing. I tried so bad to find a good restaurant but horrible food everywhere.
    “Can’t find a real Italian or good sushi or just fresh food… everything frozen.
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    Sara went to war with the Manchester food scene whilst living in the cityCredit: Instagram
    She infamously claimed there was ‘horrible food everywhere’Credit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    “Restaurants here are focus on making money with drinks and shots like nightclubs, not quality food. Maybe in London but in Manchester nothing. I’m sorry.”
    Seven months after relocating to Barcelona, though, she has admitted she came to enjoy life in Manchester.
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    Speaking to the Daily Mail, Sara explained: “When I was in Manchester, my whole life was (originally) around football.
    “My friends were football, the people I met through my husband, and then I didn’t have anything that was just my world outside of that.
    “And I’m a social person. So it took me a bit of time, but I made friends and it was really nice.
    “After making friends, I was really happy. I had my own life and routine in Manchester and I have one of my best friends there.”
    As for leaving, she added: “Over the years I would see friends moving so it’s something that’s always around in football and you would suddenly just have a phone call from them telling you they’re going to another country.
    “So, it’s always around, it’s always happening but I didn’t imagine that it would be us and when it’s you it’s a big shock.
    “It’s always sad, especially because you make friends, you’re happy somewhere, you build your life and then you have to leave all the people you love.”
    Despite her previous comments, Sara misses Manchester, revealing: “I think it’s really hard to live in England when you are alone in the house and you can’t meet anyone.
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    The TV presenter and model has now admitted she came to enjoy life in ManchesterCredit: Instagram / @sarabenamira
    Sara wed Gundogan in 2022 and the couple welcomed their first child last yearCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    “But when you start to know a bit more about it, how to go around and have friends, I think the place changes completely and you can enjoy it. 
    “I started to enjoy everything and I kind of miss Manchester now.” More