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    Dominic Calvert-Lewin gets engaged to girlfriend Sandra Herze as Everton star posts beautiful 12-word message

    EVERTON striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has announced his engagement to Sandra Jerze with a heartfelt social media post.The 27-year-old shared the news with a series of Instagram pictures on Monday afternoon.Dominic Calvert-Lewin proposed on a beach while on holidayCredit: Instagram / dclCalvert-Lewin announced his engagement to Sandra Jerze on InstagramCredit: Instagram / dclSandra showed off her engagement ring on social mediaCredit: Instagram / dclHe wrote: “Ich Liebe dich (I love you) in all languages… SCL coming soon let’s goooooooo.”Several Premier League stars were keen to wish the couple well, with Jack Grealish writing: “Congrats bro 🙌.”Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson commented: “Congratulations brother!!”And Calvert-Lewin’s former Everton team-mate Tom Davies wrote: “Congratulations to you both papi 🤍🤍.”Read More on FootballThe Everton star’s fiancee, Sandra, also shared some photos with her own Instagram post.She said: “Dominic Calvert-Lewin my heart is fully yours and I will always put you first. I‘m beyond grateful for the life we have and there is no one better to share it with than you.”Lets enjoy the rest of our life together, I love everything about us. Thanks for the big fat one… 💍 your soon to be SCL.”Calvert-Lewin and his fiancee became parents last year after welcoming a baby in August.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCalvert-Lewin could leave Everton this summerThe striker could be on the move this summer, with two Premier League clubs allegedly interested in signing him from Everton.Chelsea could turn to the 11-cap England star if they are unable to sign Benjamin Sesko or Victor Osimhen.Everton set for squad firesaleAnd Newcastle are said to be interested in signing both him and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen in a double swoop.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Who is Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson and how long has she been dating the England and Arsenal star?

    BUKAYO SAKA is one of England’s very best players and will be a key man in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 plans this summer.The Arsenal star appears to have some further support off the pitch too, dating long-term partner Tolami Benson who will be cheering him on in Germany.Tolami Benson on her InstagramCredit: InstagramTolami Benson in the stands to watch Saka at Euro 2024Who is Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson?Tolami Benson is 23-years of age, making her one year older than Bukayo Saka.Benson, who has 47,000 Instagram followers, is regularly spotted on social media relaxing on holiday, sometimes with the Arsenal ace by her side.She is also quite the Gunners fan, posting pictures of herself in the shirt as well as following the club on Instagram.Tolami Benson wears an Arsenal jersey on her InstagramCredit: InstagramHow long have they been dating?The pair are thought to have started dating in late 2020 but have kept their relationship secret until recently.They do not share pictures of them together, and don’t even follow each other on social media.Most read in Euro 2024Dating rumours started when Benson posted a picture with someone in a mask back in 2021.Tolami Benson on Instagram, with who fans believe is Bukayo SakaCredit: InstagramTheir romance was later uncovered by fans in February 2022, when the pair shared individual photos of themselves on a yacht in Dubai.However, neither are yet to actually confirm their relationship.Most recently Tomali has shared snaps of herself at the Emirates Stadium alongside the partners of Arsenal stars Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard and Ben White. More

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    Trent Alexander-Arnold gives girlfriend Iris Law a lift as the pair model Guess Jeans in new deal as brand ambassadors

    ENGLAND’S Trent Alexander-Arnold turns ­supporter for his girlfriend, model Iris Law.The Liverpool footie star, 25, gave the 23-year-old daughter of actor Jude Law a lift as they modelled Guess Jeans in a new deal as brand ambassadors.Trent Alexander-Arnold was joined by girlfriend Iris for a Guess Jeans shootCredit: Guess JeansTrent is looking likely to start for England at the upcoming EurosThe Sun revealed their growing romance last month.It came as England skipper Harry Kane gave a Three Lions roar with Phil Foden and Ivan Toney in the team’s official Euros 2024 portraits.Real Madrid are keen to snap Trent up and he is all set for a starring role in the Euros after limited game time at previous tournaments.And actress-model Iris, who shaved her head for a role in Danny Boyle’s Sex Pistols drama Pistol, made an eye-catching appearance at the Cannes film festival last month wearing a sheer white mini-dress on the red carpet.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe couple have been taken on as ambassadors by Guess to promote its new Airwash jeans, a greener version of the stonewash denim it introduced in the 1980s.A spokesman said: “Trent Alexander-Arnold and Iris Law embody the modern evolution of the brand.”Iris and Trent met while filming on a shoot with Guess.A fashion insider said: “They hit it off immediately, swapped numbers and started to follow one another on Instagram. Most read in Football”Since then they’ve been regularly WhatsApping and getting to know each other.”Who is Iris Law and is she dating footballer Trent Alexander Arnold More

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    I’m a former England Wag – when I was driving my Bentley and dripping in diamonds I was f***ing miserable

    STEVEN GERRARD’S former Wag Jennifer Ellison has opened up about going out with the England icon.The actress dated the Liverpool and Three Lions legend in 2002, before she and pal Alex Curran ended up trading boyfriends. Actress Jennifer Ellison has opened up on dating Steven GerrardCredit: Youtube @JamesEnglishJennifer dated Gerrard briefly in 2002Credit: PA:Press AssociationJennifer revealed she was ‘miserable driving my Bentley and dripping in diamonds’Credit: Youtube @JamesEnglishFormer Brookside star Jennifer landed Tony Richardson, who would go on to abuse her over the course of their relationship.Now speaking on James English’ Anything Goes podcast, Jennifer has opened up about her time with the ex-Reds captain.She said: “When I first started going out with Steven everyone around me was just going on and going mad, saying he’s a new big signing, he’s the new big thing. “But to me he was just Steven. I’d never followed football, and I also supported Everton!READ MORE ON WAGS”The biggest lesson I’ve learned in life is that you can look up someone and think that because they’ve got material things they’re like they’re flying high and they’re happy.”It means absolutely nothing and there’s nothing that you can buy now that you’ll give a shit about in ten years.”Your happiness, it’s just invaluable. When I was driving my Bentley and dripping in diamonds and everything, and I was fucking miserable.”Jennifer has previously told how she is happy things worked out for the best with Gerrard and doesn’t envy Alex’s lifestyle of leisure.Most read in FootballShe said: “It was never an option for me to end up as just a WAG – I always knew I would have a career.”I have always wanted to be madly in love and me and Steven just weren’t so that was that.Liverpool fans blown away by ‘beyond humble’ Paul Scholes as Man Utd legend compares himself and Steven Gerrard”Even if we had stayed together, I would have worked and had my own career and life. “I would definitely have wanted to do my own thing.”Jennifer Ellison turned down six-figure Playboy paydayJennifer Ellison has revealed she turned down an eye-watering six-figure cheque to pose naked for Playboy.
    She was offered such a high sum because she was one of the biggest TV stars in the noughties.
    Jennifer is best known for her role in the soap Brookside, where she played Emily Shadwick.
    She also appeared in The Phantom of the Opera in 2004, The Cottage in 2008, and Hotel Babylon in 2006.
    She was regularly on the covers of magazines, including the now defunct Zoo and FHM.
    Speaking on the appeared on the Anything Goes With James English podcast, she said: “I did turn down Playboy for nearly half a million because I just thought, ‘if I ever have little boys’ – and I’m so glad that I turned it down because the Internet’s crazy now.
    “Even when they’re playing rugby, they’ll go, ‘you’re mum this or that’.
    “Because they’ve seen me in the mens mags, not now, but obviously they’ve had a little google, so if there was anything like that out now, I would’ve been mortified.” More

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    Widow of ex-Premier League star reveals footballer had secret double life & married another woman

    THE widow of a former Premier League star has revealed the footballer led a secret double life and married another woman.Jlloyd Samuel, who died in 2018 at the age of 37 after his Range Rover collided with a van after he had dropped his kids off at school, is profiled in a new documentary on Netflix which launched this week.JLLoyd Samuel with his first wife Emma PritchardCredit: Supplied as a technical service. No is implied or inferred.The Prem star is then said to have married singer Helia Sahimi as his second wifeCredit: InstagramSamuel in action for Bolton Wanderers against Arsenal in September 2008Credit: Getty Images – GettyPritchard says her husband led ‘another life’ in Iran with his second wifeCredit: NetflixThe show, called ‘The Footballer, His Wife and the Crash’, was first screened by ITV in 2022, and tells the story of how Samuel is said to have led a double life.In the 2000s, Samuel played in the Premier League for Aston Villa and Bolton before heading to Iran.Appearing in the programme is his first wife Emma Pritchard who says that Samuel had “another life” in the Middle Eastern country with a second wife, who he married in 2013, having converted to Islam for her.She said: “I was trying to grieve my husband and find he has another life. Who is my husband – do I really know him?”Read More on Jlloyd SamuelThe two women even met while Pritchard was on a trip to Dubai, but the second wife introduced herself as a fortune teller.The second wife turned out to be a singer, Helia Sahimi, who once referred to Samuel as “the best husband I could have ever asked for”.Pritchard, who is mum to Samuel’s three kids, was said to have been in shock after she learned of the relationship, which he maintained until he died.Pritchard said: “About four weeks after Jlloyd’s death, my friend said I’ve got something to tell you.Most read in Football“Jlloyd’s got another wife, another woman, and she’s just plastered herself all over his Instagram as his wife. I threw up everywhere. I said let me see the Instagram and I looked and said ‘oh my god’.”She described the discovery about their relationship as a “stab in the heart”.Some of the best moments from former Aston Villa and Bolton footballer Jlloyd SamuelPritchard admitted she was “obsessed” with the Instagram account of her husband’s secret wife.She said: “There were even shots of Jlloyd that he’d sent to me on trips to Africa, with crocodiles and then I’d see another picture on Helia’s of her with Jloyd in Africa with the crocodiles.“It was like a stab in the heart. I’m trying to grieve for my husband and then I find out he’s got a full-on other life for seven years. Never ever has he asked me for a divorce.“As far as I was concerned we were fine, we were great. The night before he passed away he was swinging me around the kitchen telling me how much he loved me.”Later, Samuel’s sister Leslie-Ann accused Pritchard of faking the former player’s death, even though a coroner ruled the body belonged to the footballer.A 2019 inquest heard that Samuel was more than twice the drink-driving limit when he died.Sahimi, speaking in the documentary, says she believes Samuel is “still alive”.Jlloyd Samuel’s playing career
    As a youngster, he played for Sunday League side Senrab and supported Manchester United.
    The former Trinidad and Tobago international began his career in Charlton’s academy before penning a professional deal with Aston Villa.
    He made almost 200 appearances for the Villans before signing a four-year deal with Bolton in 2007.
    Samuel then spent stints with Cardiff City and Leeds United before ending his playing career in Iran.
    Samuel was born in Trinidad and Tobago but grew up in South East London.
    He was selected by the Three Lions in 2004 after featuring for the U21 squad.
    But he later opted to play for the country of his birth, where he went on to make his debut in 2009.

    Pritchard uses her Instagram account @wagtowidow to detail her grief in the wake of her husband’s death.The couple had three children together – Javarne, Lakyle, and Amara.Lakyle is a footballer who plays for Manchester City.The documentary has picked up praise from viewers on social media.One user on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: “That Jlloyd Samuel Netflix documentary was wild!”Another said: “Jlloyd Samuel is no longer here to answer the many questions.. it’s a crazy situation.”A third posted: “This Jlloyd Samuel documentary on Netflix quickly gets bizarre and then just gets even more bizarre.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile a fourth added: “Has anyone seen the Jlloyd Samuel doc on Netflix? What an utterly mental double life he was leading. Tragic ending but crikey if it was a Hollywood script it would be considered far-fetched.”The Footballer, His Wife, and the Crash is available to stream on Netflix.Pritchard describes learning about her husband’s second marriage as being like stabbed in the heartCredit: Supplied as a technical service. No is implied or inferred.Aston Villa and Middlesbrough pay tribute to Samuel before the game in March 2018Credit: Action ImagesSamuel in action for Villa during a friendly against Wolves in July 2005Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Rose Bertram wows in sexy blue bikini ahead of boyfriend Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid

    ROSE Bertram looks like she’s licking forward to her boyfriend Kylian Mbappe moving to Real Madrid.The curly-haired Belgian beauty, 29, clutched a lollipop as she posed in a blue bikini for PrettyLittleThing.Model Rose Bertram clutched a lollipop as she posed in a blue bikini for PrettyLittleThingCredit: PrettyLittleThingThe Belgian stunner has been linked to football aces as well as actor Leonardo DiCaprioCredit: AFPIt comes after striker Mbappe, 25, confirmed his transfer from PSG.Real fans will hope he doesn’t suck. In May 2023, Rose was rumoured to be dating actor Leonardo ­DiCaprio, 49 — after being previously linked to then-24-year-old French football ace Kylian Mbappe.Rose previously dated Gregory van der Wiel, once of Ajax and capped 46 times by the Netherlands.READ MORE ON MODELSThe two got together when she was just 19, and had a whirlwind romance – where she followed his career from Paris to Istanbul to Sardinia and Toronto.They would welcome two children in their time together.But cracks began to form in their relationship as van der Wiel suffered some mental health problems such as anxiety and panic attacks, which began to affect the couple.In 2023, Rose said: “There are a lot of people who deal with this.Most read in Football”It’s not talked about enough and in my case if you don’t know enough about it, it’s very difficult to understand that person. “It hasn’t always been easy to deal with. It breaks my heart that he feels this way and that I can’t help it.”Kylian Mbappe’s crazy Real Madrid contractRose is currently dating Real Madrid star Kylian MbappeCredit: AFP More

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    Alex Scott reveals struggles of dating Jess Glynne after her dad ‘banned her from “showing emotion”‘

    ALEX SCOTT has revealed her struggles dating Jess Glynne after her dad banned her from showing emotion.The BBC presenter shared her life story in her autobiography, in which she describes the abuse her mum Carol suffered at the hands of her dad, Tony.Alex Scott struggled to show affection in her relationship with Jess GlynneCredit: SplashPast traumas have affected the presenter’s emotionsCredit: GettyScott revealed she was even unable to hug Glynne at firstCredit: SplashThe couple were hesitant about going public despite being spotted at Wimbledon togetherCredit: GettyThe pair went official earlier this yearCredit: InstagramThey now feel comfortable expressing their love publiclyCredit: GettyScott still finds it difficult to show emotion after being warned not to by her father, who has denied allegations of domestic violence.Tony left the home when Scott was eight years old but his lessons stuck with her, and to this day she struggles to express emotion.Scott told The Times: “We weren’t allowed to express emotion. “Dad didn’t allow us to hug each other or say ‘I love you’. It had a huge impact on us all. To this day, if I want to show people love, I’ll do it by taking them out to dinner and paying.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSo when she first got with Glynne, Scott was even unable to reciprocate a hug.She recalled the story, saying: “I remember one of the first times Jess hugged me. I was like… [rigid]”“She was like, ‘Are you not going to put your arms around me?’ But I didn’t know how to do that. We laugh about it to this day.”Scott is not the only one in her family who finds affection difficult, with her mum and brother, Ronnie, also unable to hug.Most read in FootballShe added: “I’ve worked through it all, but for them there’s still that awkwardness. The love’s absolutely there but it doesn’t come naturally to them.”Scott’s relationship with Glynne has likely helped in her development, though the couple were cautious about going public.Alex Scott looks incredible in bold see-through dress as she holds hands with Jess Glynne at amfAR Gala in CannesThey were spotted together for months including at Wimbledon and awards shows, before going official earlier this year.Scott explained: “It took us a while because we knew what we have is so special, so it has been about trying to protect that and keep that for us in such a way that it continues to be beautiful.”The pundit no longer keeps in contact with her father, who denied allegations he “bullied and abused” Scott during her childhood.Tony said: “I have no idea why she’s saying all this stuff. I was raised in a strict but loving Jamaican family and Alex should know what they are like. I taught her discipline, I did a lot to help her.”Perhaps she is judging me by today’s standards, I don’t know. “Parents were a lot tougher back then. But I was never violent, that’s just not me. I never beat Alex or anyone else in the family or did anything like that.” More

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    Miss Universe, glam rapper and an ex army recruit… meet Real Madrid & Dortmund WAGs ahead of Champions League final

    AS the world tunes in to watch Dortmund take on Real Madrid at Wembley, eyes will also be on the glamorous spectators cheering on the players. The wives and girlfriends of the two Champions League teams will be keenly watching the match, hoping their significant others will lift the trophy.The wives and girlfriends of the Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund players will be cheering on their menCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavStunning Israeli model Mishel Gerzig, who is dating Real Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois, served in the IDFCredit: Capture Media AgencyAfter meeting on Instagram, the pair married in June of last yearCredit: Instagram / @mishelgerzigFrom a Miss Universe and a journalist to a dressage rider and rapper, they have proved that they are the ultimate combination of beauty and brains. Here, we look at the WAGs of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, who are set to battle it out for the title on Saturday.Real MadridMishel Gerzig The stunning Israeli model captured the heart of former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after meeting through Instagram in 2021. READ MORE FEATURESThe pair enjoyed a whirlwind romance before tying the knot in June 2023. She’s the proud stepmother to Courtois’ two children from a previous relationship, lovingly describing them as “amazing.”Her grid is full of bikini-clad pics on sun-soaked beaches. But she’s more than just a pretty face, the 27-year-old model has even served in the Israel Defense Forces.Mina Bonino Most read in Champions LeagueMina Bonino and Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde have two sons togetherCredit: Social Media – Refer to SourceFederico Valverde has shown that he’s not afraid to defend his wife’s honourCredit: Instagram / @minaboninoThe Argentine journalist boasts both brains and beauty and is happily married to midfielder Fede Valverde, 25.Last April, Mina, 30, released an emotional statement after her husband allegedly punched Villarreal’s Alex Baena following a comment about Mina’s pregnancy scare with her second son.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024The incident occurred after Real Madrid’s 3-2 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu. Valverde reportedly confronted Baena as he boarded the team bus and punched him in the face.Mina and Valverde have two sons, Benicio, born in 2020, and Bautista, born in 2023. Andrea Martinez Andrea Martinez is a former basketball player and was crowned Miss Universe Spain in 2020Credit: Instagram/andrea.martinezfKepa Arrizabalaga and Andrea Martinez have been married for three yearsCredit: Instagram @kepaarrizabalagaAndrea Martinez is a multi-talented Spanish star. Known for her impressive career as a former basketball player and her work as a model, the 31-year-old is a true powerhouse.In 2020, she was crowned Miss Universe Spain in her homeland. Three years later, she tied the knot with Real Madrid keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at a stunning wedding in Marbella.Several of Kepa’s former Chelsea teammates attended. Laura Celia ValkLaura Celia Valk is Jude Bellingham’s gorgeous new girlfriendCredit: Gooseberry IntimatesIt has been reported that the model is ‘completely smitten’ with JudeCredit: GettyJude Bellingham and his new girlfriend, Laura Celia Valk, have enjoyed a series of luxurious dates.The 20-year-old midfielder has moved on from his split with Asantewa Chitty last year and is reportedly dating the 25-year-old Dutch model, who seems to be ‘completely smitten’ with him.The stunning blonde boasts nearly 500k followers on Instagram and has modelled for a string of brands, including PrettyLittleThing.Shalimar Heppner Shalimar Heppner is a PR manager whose family owns restaurants across the worldCredit: Instagram/shaliimaarThe married couple often show off their luxurious lifestyle on their social mediaCredit: Instagram/shaliimaarThe wife of Real Madrid star David Alaba, 31, is a multifaceted talent in her own right. At 29 years old, she’s a German model, social media personality, and PR manager known for her glamorous presence both online and offline.Her father, Frank Heppner, is a renowned restaurateur and hotelier with establishments across the globe. The couple’s love story began in 2017, and since then, they have built a beautiful family together, raising two children.Anastasia TamazovaAnastasia Tamazova got married to goalie Andriy Lunin after six years of datingCredit: Instagram/a.nastasicaThe pair broke the internet with their wedding pictures, which showed the goalie in a tracksuitCredit: Instagram/a.nastasicaAfter six years of dating, goalkeeper Andriy Lunin married Anastasia in a tracksuit in 2021.The stopper revealed the news during the low-key civil ceremony in the Spanish capital.The Ukrainian, 25, wrote: “A very special and important day in our life. I love you.”Dressed in all white, Anastasia, also 25, posted: “Husband, love you. The best day of my life.”She is an influencer who shares glimpses of her luxury lifestyle on TikTok and Instagram. Dortmund Lisa Marie StraubeThe stunning WAGs will be there to provide some moral supportCredit: twitter/lisamsatrubeLisa Staube is the rumoured of Mats Hummel after his shocking divorceMats shares a son with his ex-wife, Cathy FisherCredit: GettyThe 23-year-old Instagram model is rumoured to be dating central defender Mats Hummels, 35, after his shock divorce from his ex-wife Cathy Fischer. Cathy, a former playboy model, gained recognition when she was named Germany’s WAG of the Year in 2013. She and Mats tied the knot in June 2015 but sadly parted ways in 2022, with Cathy confirming the separation via Instagram. The former couple share a son Ludwig.Scarlett Gartmann Scarlett married Marco Reus after four years of datingCredit: Instagram/scarlettgartmannThe pair welcomed their first child in 2019Credit: Instagram @scarlettgartmannThe 30-year-old beauty was born in Hagen, Germany, just 13 miles from Dortmund’s Marco Reus’ hometown. They began dating in December 2015, welcomed their first child four years later, and married in the same year. She is passionate about dressage riding and is dedicated to fitness, often sharing workout videos on her Instagram account.LoredanaLoredena is an Albanian rapper with a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram/loredanaKarim has been forced to deny claims that his poor form has been due to his relationship with LoredenaCredit: Instagram/loredanaThe Albanian rapper, 28, boasts a massive Instagram following of over 3m fans and is currently in a relationship with Karim Adeyemi. They were first seen together last summer. He found himself defending her when critics blamed his relationship for his poor performance last season. He expressed his frustration, stating: “I understood the scrutiny that comes with being in a public relationship, but I was taken aback by the backlash following a bad game.”It’s not unfair to me because of my performance, but it’s unfair to my girlfriend.”Lisa FüllkrugLisa is a regular face in the stands whenever Niclas is playingCredit: GettyThe couple share a 5-year-old daughter called EmiliaCredit: GettyShe’s the loyal wife of Niclas Füllkrug, 31, who’s always seen cheering on her hubby from the stands. The couple share an adorable 5-year-old daughter, Emilia. Despite being married for years, their bond remains strong and unwavering.The pair often give fans a glimpse into their happy life by uploading loved-up family snaps together. Katja Kuhne Katja Kuhne is nine years older than her beau, Marcel SabitzerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/katjakuehne_/?hl=enKatja first gained fame by starring in Germany’s version of The BachelorCredit: INSTAGRAMAt 38, the Ukrainian model is nine years older than midfielder Marcel Sabitzer.Katja rose to fame starring in the German version of the reality TV show The Bachelor.The pair met in 2017 and Sabitzer popped the question on a romantic getaway to MaldivesThe Austrian dropped to one knee to ask for her hand in marriage. They share a daughter, Mary Lou, who has changed their lives.Priscilla HallerUnlike many other WAGS, Priscilla Haller likes to keep a low profileCredit: Instagram/priscilla.hallerSebastian has credited her for her support during his cancer battleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/priscilla.haller/?hl=enSebastian Haller has revealed that the hardest part of his cancer fight was telling his children about his illness. The 29-year-old Borussia Dortmund – who used to play for West Ham – received his diagnosis of a testicular tumour merely two weeks after joining the club as a replacement for Erling Haaland.READ MORE SUN STORIESThroughout his cancer battle, he praised his wife, Priscilla, for her unwavering support. Although details on her are scant, she is consistently seen by his side and is a dedicated mother to their cherished two children. More