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    Who is Sadio Mane’s wife Aisha Tamba?

    FORMER Liverpool star Sadio Mane has married his ”long-term” partner Aisha Tamba.The pair married in January 2024, with the private wedding taking place in the footballer’s native country of Senegal. From the couple’s nuptials to Mane’s sporting career – here’s everything you need to know.
    Ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane has married Aisha TambaCredit: Magvision Evens
    Who is Sadio Mane’s wife Aisha Tamba?
    Professional footballer Sadio Mane, 31, has married his girlfriend, Aisha Tamba.
    Unlike her sports star spouse, Aisha, who is thought to be his long-term partner, appears to remain out of the spotlight and has no presence on social media.
    Therefore, not much information has been publicly disclosed regarding Mane’s new wife.
    When did Sadio Mane and Aisha Tamba get married?
    Sadio Mane and Aisha Tamba wed on January 7, in Dakar, Senegal.
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    According to Business Day, the couple married in a mosque in Keur Massar in January – an area in Dakar, Senegal’s capital.
    The pair hail from the same area of Senegal.
    Photos from the couple’s wedding have been shared on online, with a photography company posting pictures to the social media platform Instagram.
    In the photographs, Mane and his wife can be seen holding hands and posing for photographs following the wedding ceremony.
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    In one snap, the pair can be seen photographed in front of a decorative sign that reads ”Mrs Mane”.
    A video was also shared of the pair sitting together as they posed for photos.
    Photos of the wedding shared on social media received more than 85,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
    Before their nuptials, the footballer had kept the details of his relationship private.
    However, back in 2022, Mane did discuss the kind of person he was looking for as a partner.
    In an Interview with Tribune, the former Liverpool forward said: “I’ve seen a lot of girls asking me why I am not married, but sorry you might be wasting your time. The woman I marry will not be on social networks.
    “I want to marry a woman who respects God and prays well. Everyone has their own way of making their choice of love.”
    What team does Sadio Mane play for?
    Sadio Mane, born April 10, 1992, is a Senegalese professional footballer, who plays as a forward or a winger for Al Nassr, and the Senegal national team.
    He joined Saudi Arabian Al-Nassr in the summer of 2023, following a 12 month spell at Bayern Munich.
    However, his most prolific sporting stint came at Liverpool – where he scored 120 goals and provided 48 assists in 269 games.
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    Mane also helped Liverpool to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Club World Cup.
    The footballer is now preparing to captain Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast later in January 2024. More

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    Ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane marries ‘long-term girlfriend’ in secret ceremony in native Senegal

    FORMER Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has married a woman thought to be his long-term girlfriend in a secret ceremony in Senegal.Al-Nassr star Mane, 31, is preparing to captain Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast this month.
    Sadio Mane married Aicha Tamba in a secret ceremony on SundayCredit: Magvision Evens
    The pair are from the same area of SenegalCredit: Magvision Evens
    The words ‘Mrs Mane’ could be seen behind a bed they sat onCredit: Magvision Evens
    But just days before their campaign gets underway, the ex-Bayern Munich man has tied the knot with Aisha Tamba.
    It was originally reported that his new bride was 18 years old, but there are claims on social media that she is 26
    According to Business Day, the couple married in a mosque in Keur Massar on Sunday – located in Dakar, Senegal’s capital.
    The pair are from the same area of Senegal.
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    Photos of the wedding were shared on Instagram and received more than 85,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
    A video was also shared of the pair sat together as they posed for photos.
    The wedding comes after Pulse Sports reported that Mane opened a new stadium in his home town of Bambali earlier this month.
    Mane did not disclose any personal relationships during his six-year spell at Liverpool.
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    Mane and Aisha married one week before the forward begins Senegal’s defence of the Africa Cup of NationsCredit: Magvision Evens
    The couple looked incredibly happy to have tied the knotCredit: Magvision Evens
    Mane taking a look at his wedding picturesCredit: Instagram / @magvision_evens_official
    Forward Mane spent six years at LiverpoolCredit: AFP
    Mane won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022Credit: AFP
    It was rumoured he had been dating Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy.
    However, neither confirmed this to be true.
    Back in 2022, Mane discussed the kind of person he was looking for as a partner.
    He told Tribune: “I’ve seen a lot of girls asking me why I am not married, but sorry you might be wasting your time. The woman I marry will not be on social networks.
    “I want to marry a woman who respects God and prays well. Everyone has their own way of making their choice of love.”
    Aisha has no presence on social media.
    Meanwhile, Mane’s Senegal begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Gabon on Monday.
    Mane is now Cristiano Ronaldo’s team-mateCredit: Alamy
    He joined Saudi Arabian Al-Nassr last summer after just 12 months with Bayern Munich.
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    But his most prolific spell came at Liverpool where he scored 120 goals and provided 48 assists in 269 games.
    He helped Jurgen Klopp’s men to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Club World Cup. More

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    Who was Franz Beckenbauer’s wife Heidi Beckenbauer?

    FORMER football ace Franz Beckenbauer has passed away aged 78.The German sports star – who is widely-regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time – sadly leaves behind his beloved wife and his children.
    Heidi Beckenbauer with her late husband Franz BeckenbauerCredit: Getty
    Who was Franz Beckenbauer’s wife Heidi Beckenbauer?
    The late Franz Beckenbauer married his wife Heidi in 2006, and they were together up until his death.
    During their time together they welcomed two children, Francessca and Noel.
    Sadly it was announced on January 8, 2023, that Beckenbauer had passed away.
    A family statement read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce that husband and father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family.
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    “We ask that you be able to mourn in silence and refrain from asking any questions.”
    Tributes have flooded, which read: “We’ll miss you Kaiser. Legend forever. Rest in peace.”
    Another added: “The best defender of all-time. RIP.”
    A third commented: “I am absolutely speechless, rest in peace Kaiser.”
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    More said: “RIP legend. Commiserations to his family.”
    Beckenbauer played 103 games for the former West Germany, and played at three World Cups.
    He was captain of the World Cup-winning team in 1974 when they beat Holland.
    And he then repeated the feat as manager, when he led his country to the World Cup in 1990.
    Beckenbauer – nicknamed Der Kaiser, or The Emperor – is one of only three men, along with Brazil’s Mario Zagallo and France’s Didier Deschamps, to have won the World Cup as a player and as a manager.
    Was Franz Beckenbauer married before?
    Beckenbauer was married three times in his life.
    His first wife was Brigitte who he wed in 1966, but the marriage ended 24 years later.
    Next Beckenbauer married his second wife Sybille in 1990, but they divorced in 2004.
    Did Franz Beckenbauer have any children?
    During his life Beckenbauer had five kids.
    His son Stephan, was also a professional footballer, who died after a long illness on July 31, 2015, at the age of 46.
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    His son Luca is also a professional footballer, playing for SV Wacker Burghausen in the Regionalliga Bayern. More

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    Inside Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz’s romance, from sour break up to rekindling love on New Year’s Eve

    BOTH are at top of their game and both are lucky in love AGAIN.Alisha Lehmann, 24, is one of the stars of the WSL – gaining traction as a social media influencer and international women’s footballer for Switzerland.
    Football’s sexiest couple Douglas Luiz and Alisha Lehmann are seemingly back together
    Stunning Alisha has become a sex symbol outside of football
    Douglas Luiz is one of Aston Villa’s starsCredit: Rex
    While Brazilian midfielder and Arsenal target Douglas Luiz, 25, has been one of Aston Villa’s standout performers in a campaign that has seen Unai Emery’s outfit become unlikely Premier League title contenders.
    They made a glam pair until a sour break up in 2022, reportedly because of her raunchy calendar, saw them part ways.
    However, they rang in 2024 TOGETHER – celebrating their reunion with a loved-up Instagram post.
    It appears that the beautiful game now has its beautiful couple once more.
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    How they met
    They play for the same club, and are blessed with good looks, so you could be forgiven to think Alisha and Douglas met on a photoshoot to launch Aston Villa merch.
    But that wasn’t the case here.
    They like to let their hair down when they’re not working hard on the pitch and embrace the Birmingham nightlife.
    One evening, in a Midlands hotspot, their paths crossed.
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    She was recently single, following a split from fellow Switzerland star Ramona Bachmann and open to love.
    Instantly, Alisha and Douglas clicked.
    They bonded over football and soon became inseparable.
    And they were sure to let their audience know.
    Insta love
    Smitten Alisha took to Instagram to share her news with her then five million followers (she has 16 million today) in 2021.
    She uploaded a boomerang on her Instagram story that showed her and Douglas sharing an intimate moment.
    He reciprocated by reposting the short and sweet clip on his own story adding the caption: “Princess”.
    It was then they became football’s sexiest couple.
    There were reports that their relationship might provide a distraction on the pitch.
    That was nonsense, though. Both continued to thrive, happy with the support they gave one another.
    Alisha and Douglas went Instagram official in 2021
    Their romance played out in front of their followers’ eyesCredit: INSTAGRAM @alishalehmann7
    On the defensive
    Alisha and Douglas continued to serenade each other online over the coming year, as their love played it out in front of our eyes.
    Selfies together and loving messages to each other were regularly appearing on their social media feeds.
    She soon gave up her rented penthouse apartment to move into his £1.5million five-bed house in Sutton Coldfield.
    Then, Douglas played the role of protective boyfriend.
    One particular incident showed loyalty and respect to his stunning partner.
    In 2022, South American TV host Milton Neves, 72, felt the wrath of the Brazil international.
    He tweeted a clip of Alisha scoring and celebrating a goal by jumping and turning her back.
    The video appeared to zoom in on her bum during the goal celebration in a game against Man City, which her team won 4-3.
    Aston Villa ace Alisha celebrates scoring for her clubCredit: Getty
    A disrespectful video of Alisha was shared by a Brazilian TV journalist
    Douglas Luiz leapt to the defence of his girlfriend and called out the sexist clip onlineCredit: Rex
    The sexist post ends with the question: “Without rewinding the video what number was on her shirt?”
    Neves posted the video alongside a caption: “Watch and comment.”
    Furious Douglas launched an attack on the presenter – calling his fellow countryman “disrespectful”.
    “You’re old, years in soccer and you post a video that does not respect women’s soccer or the player herself, who is also my girlfriend,” Luiz said on Twitter, now known as X.
    “You have not learned what respect is, that’s bulls***.”
    Sex symbol
    Alisha slowly become a pin-up outside of her glittering career.
    Her good looks landed her modelling shoots and notoriety.
    She celebrated her beauty – showcasing her incredible and athletic body wearing sexy bikinis in glamorous locations -and captured her fabulous lifestyle on Instagram.
    Alisha also became a fashion icon, revered for her sense of style – taking that on to the pitch by donning false eyelashes and make-up.
    Soon Alisha became a fashion icon off the pitchCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
    She shares her glam outfits on Instagram to her 16 million followersCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
    Beautiful Alisha shows off her stunning bikini bodyCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
    Femininity is important to Alisha on the football pitchCredit: Rex
    Quite rightly, she was unapologetic about her appearance.
    “The message I want to give to people [is] that you can literally be however you want and still play football,” she told The Times.
    “Use make-up or do the things you like, do your nails, do your eyelashes, and still play football. It’s not a side you have to pick.
    “It’s really important that no one changes because people tell you to. When I was younger a lot of people told me, ‘Oh, you can’t wear make-up. You can’t wear your lashes when you play’. At one point I thought, ‘Why not?’ It’s normal and it doesn’t hurt anyone if I do it.
    “I feel like we should see this as normal. Because I’m someone that likes it a lot. I want to look really feminine. It’s my passion.”
    Trouble in paradise
    However, by November 2022 cracks in the romance of Alisha and Douglas began to appear.
    As we exclusively revealed, they called off their relationship after several heated arguments about the release of her 2024 calendar.
    A source close to the pair said: “Douglas was completely smitten with Alisha. When she first arrived, he was like, ‘Who is this girl?’.
    “He quickly asked her out and they became a footballing power couple. They were so loved up.
    Alisha’s glam lifestyle began causing rifts between her and DouglasCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
    As Alisha became more in-demand, she and Douglas parted waysCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
    “But, sadly, as Alisha became more in demand off the pitch, the cracks started to appear in their relationship.
    “When asked to do a calendar, she jumped at the chance to show off her sexy side but he was not happy.
    “He didn’t think it was something she should be doing. They rowed a lot and in the end Alisha simply had enough.”
    Water under the bridge
    Simply put, you can’t keep these two apart.
    The festive period has a habit of bringing out the romantic side in us all.
    Alisha and Douglas are clearly suckers for it too.
    It appears that they have rekindled their love – if a set of snaps together celebrating New Year’s Eve is anything to go by.
    She gave fans a glimpse of how she celebrated the arrival of 2024, pictured alongside loved ones and a host of white balloons.
    And in a couple of the images was her former beau.
    One showed the pair gazing into each other’s eyes while smiling.
    Alisha and Douglas recently appeared to be back together in this posed snaps with loved onesCredit: Instagram
    Love is well and truly back in the air for football’s sexiest coupleCredit: INSTAGRAM @alishalehmann7
    Another saw Luiz placing a hand around Lehmann’s waist.
    Lehmann added the caption: “Happy 2024 🎉♥️.”
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    And Luiz responded: “I love you ❤️.”
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    Thiago Silva’s wife shows off outrageous restaurant bill as Chelsea star takes Wag out to swanky London restaurant

    THIAGO SILVA’S wife shared her shock at a huge restaurant bill as the couple celebrated Chelsea’s FA Cup joy – by posting a picture of it.And below her Instagram snap of the £900.30 bill, Isabelle da Silva wrote: “A simple family dinner” – adding an astonished emoji.
    Outspoken Isabelle da Silva and Thiago Silva enjoyed a costly meal out after Chelsea’s 4-0 third-round win over PrestonCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Isabelle showed her feelings as she shared a pic of the billCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Thiago Silva enjoyed scoring Chelsea’s second goal as they ran riot in the FA Cup after the interval against Championship side PrestonCredit: Getty
    Silva service doesn’t come cheap at the Novikov Restaurant in London’s Mayfair – but fellow football legends like Paul Pogba and Harry Kane can vouch it’s nothing personal.
    Wayne Rooney, Neymar, John Terry, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Robin van Persie and Alexis Sanchez have also dined there.
    Thiago won’t have minded too much – having scored as Chelsea feasted in the second half to thump Preston 4-0 earlier on Saturday and as he also earns over £100,000 a week.
    He and Isabelle appeared to be just as ravenous that evening – with a £95 King Crab leg and £85 Peking Duck part of their packed order.
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    The restaurant, which has a “smart and elegant” dress code, offers both Italian and Asian menus.
    You could scrimp on a salad starter or pasta dishes –  starting for ‘only’ £20 – or opt for £130 “Novikov Royal Caviar” at the other end of the price list.
    And in fact the Italian lunch menu costs only £29 for three courses.
    Meanwhile, 39-year-old Thiago remains the key man in Chelsea’s defence.
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    The 113-cap Brazilian even headed the Blues’ second goal against mid-table Championship side Huddersfield.
    So his manager Mauricio Pochettino might think Silva was entitled to pouch, or Poch, some top-notch posh nosh afterwards. More

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    Boxing champion announces birth of first son and then divorces wife just TWO HOURS later

    RYAN GARCIA has announced both the birth of his first son and his divorce from his wife.The former WBC interim lightweight champion confirmed his split from Andrea Celina just two hours after revealing the news of the birth.
    Ryan Garcia announced the birth of his son and divorce just hours apartCredit: Getty
    The former WBC interim lightweight champion confirmed the arrival of son Henry LeoCredit: Instagram @kingryan
    In an Instagram post on Friday, Garcia announced to his followers that son Henry Leo had been born.
    Alongside a snap of the newborn baby, he wrote: “Honored To announce my beautiful first born son.
    “Praise the lord. I am so thankful, I love him so much already. He is so fast already haha. Took him just 8 min to arrive.
    “You know where he got that speed from lol. God did! And God will.
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    “Henry Leo Garcia. He will be ten times stronger, ten times wise, ten times better looking but he will need to work ten times harder. Thank you lord I love you.”
    However, shortly afterwards, he uploaded a statement confirming his and Andrea’s divorce.
    The pair tied the knot in 2021 and have two other children together.
    In his statement, Garcia told his fans: “As I step into a new chapter in my life, it’s with a heavy heart to share that Drea and I have decided to divorce.
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    Garcia also announced he and his wife Andrea Celina have splitCredit: Instagram @dreacelina
    Andrea has two children with the 25-year-old boxerCredit: Instagram / @dreacelina
    “While this decision marks the end of our marriage, it’s important to emphasise that our relationship as co-parents remains our top priority.”
    King Ry has amassed a 24-1 record with 20 knockouts since making his professional debut aged 17.
    He has since become one of the sports biggest stars and moved up to a 136lbs catchweight for a super fight with Gervonta Davis last April.
    The seventh round KO loss is the sole defeat on his record to date.
    Garcia bounced back by knocking out Oscar Duarte Jurado in Houston in December.
    The 25-year-old’s next bout has yet to be confirmed as he targets a 25th pro victory.
    The couple had been married since 2021
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    Footie love rat lies about age & height on dating profile after affair with dominatrix destroyed his relationship

    FOOTIE love-rat Jermaine Pennant has been caught offside again — fibbing about his age and height as he hunts for dates.The ex-Liverpool star, dumped by his reality TV partner for cheating with a dominatrix in May last year, says on his Hinge profile that he is 34.
    Jermaine Pennant has been caught offside yet again — with fibs spotted on a dating app profileCredit: Rex Features
    His Hinge profile states he has lost six years and gained two inchesCredit: Supplied
    But he has lost six years — he was born in January 1983 and will be 41 in nine days.
    The 5ft 8in former winger also wrongly lists his height as 5ft 10in.
    There is also no mention of his colourful personal life, including a string of broken relationships, allegations of cheating and his self-confessed reluctance to be faithful.
    A source said: “Jermaine has a cheeky side to him but lying about his age and height is not a great start when he’s trying to impress women.”
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    The talkSPORT pundit is looking for dates again after we revealed last month that he had split from TV star Jess Impiazzi, 34.
    She was told by pals that he had taken the flame-haired dominatrix to his hotel room during a stag do in Ibiza.
    But he seems to have forgotten his wild ways on his Hinge profile in which he lists his simple pleasures as “sofa, movie, wine”.
    He may also be understating it a little when he asks potential hook-ups, “Don’t be boring live a little.”
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    Jermaine, who has appeared on Celebrity SAS and Celebrity Big Brother, also shares a series of holiday snaps in which he is decked out in shorts, a shirt and sunglasses.
    Another sober image shows him in a smart suit and tie.
    But if anyone takes him on, they might struggle to tame one of football’s wildest spirits.
    At 15, he was sold by Notts County to Arsenal for £2million — a then-record for a trainee.
    His career never quite reached the expected heights and in 2005 he was jailed for drink-driving and played while electronically tagged.
    Off the field, he dated glamour models and actresses — but, by his own admission, struggled to remain faithful.
    In January last year, he was declared bankrupt and living in Jess’s apartment in Surrey.
    Friends hoped he was finally settling down and the couple were having fertility treatment as they tried for a baby.
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    Jess, who appeared in Towie and Ex on The Beach, even tried to move on from his alleged stag do fling in Ibiza — but said she soon suspected he was sending flirty messages to other women and ended their two-year relationship.
    In 2022, Jermaine revealed he had ADHD, which he blamed for his impulsive actions.
    Reality star Jess Impiazzi split from Jermaine after she suspected he was sending flirty messages to other womenCredit: PA
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    Neymar ‘expecting third child after having affair with model two months after breaking up with stunning Bruna Biancardi’

    NEYMAR is set to become a father for the third time, according to Brazilian media reports.Brazilian showbiz website LeoDias says the mother is a model who is three months pregnant.
    Neymar is reportedly expecting his third child after an affair with a modelCredit: Getty
    Neymar and Bruna welcomed their daughter shortly before their splitCredit: brunabiancardi/instagram
    Bruna confirmed their split in November shortly after Neymar was accused of infidelityCredit: Instagram
    It says the news of the pregnancy came as a surprise to the 31-year-old, who is currently recovering from knee surgery which is expected to keep him out of next year’s Copa America.
    Another entertainment website, called Segue A Cami, flagged up comments said to have been posted by an influencer called Jamile Alima by photos of Neymar’s six-week-old daughter Marie saying: “Beautiful baby.
    “You’re going to get a little brother from daddy Ney. There’ll be only a year’s difference.”
    The influencer denied making the comments in a second post, but by then well-known showbiz journalist Leo Dias said he had confirmed news of the pregnancy.
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    His entertainment site said today in a breaking news article: “Neymar is going to be a father for the third time.
    “The mother is a Brazilian model who is three months pregnant.
    “She fell pregnant while they were having an affair, including while the footballer was recovering from a knee injury.
    “There is concern about the health of the baby’s mother, who recently had to undergo some treatments. The pregnancy was a surprise, but they were having a romance.”
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    There has not yet been any response from Neymar. His ex Bruna Biancardi, Mavie’s mother, confirmed she and the Brazil international were no longer together at the end of November.
    The model and influencer took to social media to address for the first time rumours they had ended their relationship after the footballer was accused of asking an OnlyFans model for nude photos and trying to flirt with another woman at a party he hosted at his Brazilian mansion.
    Bruna, 29, gave birth to their daughter at a luxury maternity clinic in São Paulo on October 6, just weeks after the injured Al-Hilal striker was forced to respond to claims he had cheated on her after he was filmed partying with two women in a Barcelona nightclub.
    The pretty brunette was still being referred to as Neymar’s girlfriend following a robbery at her parents’ home at the start of November although reports in their homeland were beginning to hint their love affair was over.
    On November 28 Bruna, who has more than nine million Instagram followers and went official on her relationship with Neymar in January last year, told her fans: “This is a private affair but as I’m linked on a daily basis to news reports, suppositions and jokes, I’m informing you that I’m not in a relationship.
    “We are Mavie’s parents and that’s the reason for our link.
    “I hope that with this people stop linking me to these frequent pieces of news. Thank you.”
    She spoke out just hours after screen grabs purporting to show a WhatsApp conversation between Neymar and OnlyFans model Aline Farias were published in Brazilian press.
    The footballer reacted by claiming the exchange was years-old.
    He was also reported at the time to have had a bust-up with an actress at a party he hosted at his mansion in the paradise resort of Mangaratiba near Rio de Janeiro.
    Brazilian reporter Fabia Oliveira said he lost his rag because the actress resisted his advances at the bash for around 35 guests.
    Neymar, who has a 12-year-old son with former girlfriend Carolina Danta, was accused of cheating on his partner in October after he was filmed partying with two women in a Barcelona nightclub.
    Bruna reacted to the video and cheat claims by admitting she was “disappointed” but focusing on her pregnancy.
    She said in a social media message before giving birth: “Good afternoon, I’m aware of what happened and once again I am disappointed but in the final stage of my pregnancy.
    “My focus and worries are directed to my daughter and that is all I will think about at the moment. I thank you all for the messages of love.”
    In June, Neymar posted a grovelling apology to Biancardi and their unborn child on social media after previous allegations of infidelity.
    He wrote: “Bru. I do this for both of you and for your family. Justify the unjustifiable. No need to. But I need you in OUR lives
    “I saw how much you were exposed, how much you suffered with all of this and how much you want to be by my side. And I want to be by your side.
    “I did wrong. I did wrong to you both. I risk saying I’m wrong every day, on and off the pitch. But I like to resolve my mistakes in my personal life within my own home with my family and friends…
    “All of this affected one of the most special people in my life. The woman I dreamed of following beside me, the mother of my child. It affected your intimacy at this special moment which is maternity. Bru, I ask for forgiveness for my mistakes.”
    The soccer star, who recently became Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer, collapsed on October 17 as he competed for the ball with Uruguay’s Nicolas de la Cruz just before half-time in his last international match.
    He left the pitch in tears with cruciate ligament and meniscus damage.
    He jumped on a private plane to be reunited with Bruna before his injury after being told she was going into labour.
    Although he missed the birth itself he arrived at the maternity clinic shortly afterwards and posted a touching picture of him holding the tiny left hand and arm of his sleeping new-born daughter as he relaxed in front of the TV with his feet up on his bed.
    His last serious girlfriend before Bruna Biancardi was Brazilian actress Bruna Marquezine. They split for the second time in 2018.
    The footballer was linked with Argentinian singer Emilia Mernes, but never confirmed they were an item, before starting to date the woman who has just officially confirmed their break-up.
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    Neymar hosted an extravagant party cruise on board MSC Preziosa from December 26 to December 29.
    A passenger who boarded the ship after the footballer got off and a new cruise started is missing feared dead after allegedly leaping overboard on December 30 following a row with his girlfriend.
    The news comes two months after his split from Bruna BiancardiCredit: Instagram More