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    Declan Rice & Lauren Fryer’s pals reveal toll of online abuse on relationship & truth about THOSE X-Factor star rumours

    IT started out as an innocent TikTok video – posted on a fan account – showing Declan Rice canoodling with his long-term partner Lauren Fryer.But days later, unfounded accusations linking Rice to an X Factor popstar began appearing in the suggested search bar below it – vicious rumours fuelled by a greedy social media algorithm.Midfielder Declan Rice and girlfriend Lauren Fryer have been together since 2017Credit: Instagram @laurenfryer_Declan pictured on a luxury yacht with girlfriend Lauren while holidaying in Formentera in 2021Credit: BackGridLauren, the mother of Declan’s toddler son, has rarely been seen in public since being bullied off social mediaVicious, unfounded accusations linking Rice to an X Factor popstar began appearing on TikTokCredit: GettyWhile many of the bonkers headlines that appear on the app – including ‘Tom Cruise dead’ and ‘Katie Price confirms pregnancy’ – are obviously fabricated by clickbait-hungry AI machines built to increase engagement on the Chinese social media site, this one gained unwanted – and unwarranted – traction.A year has passed since Lauren was forced off social media after being fat-shamed by vile online trolls who cruelly told the Arsenal star to dump her in favour of an “upgrade”.Lauren, the mother of Declan’s toddler son, has rarely been seen in public since.Perhaps bots – knowing the furore that ensued following the horrific incident last year – are smart enough to know spinning a web of lies about her clearly besotted partner would get football fans clicking.Lauren was briefly seen in the stands at the Euros in Germany last year, when Declan ran to hug her after England’s victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals.It was a rare occurrence, as friends say Lauren will never put herself in a position where she can be hung out to dry in the court of public opinion.Meanwhile, Declan has been seen letting his hair down following the Euros at Wayne Lineker’s Ocean Beach in Ibiza – and contacts tell me he mingled with the A list at You Me Bum Bum Train in February.These two outings were enough to fuel the fires amongst the cesspit of social media bullies.“The torment Lauren endured because of those pathetic people was horrific,” one confidante tells me.“She had never lived a public life, so to be torn apart on social media felt even more unfair.Inside Declan Rice and Lauren Fryer’s romance“Lauren wasn’t the kind of WAG you saw out and about, or going to big events or fashion shows. That wasn’t her style.“She virtually lived in the shadows anyway. To then be attacked so viciously and with such fury left a lasting mark.”Lauren is expected to be among the guests at Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen’s huge wedding later this month – but it’s unlikely she’ll be pictured on the WAG social channels afterwards.“Lauren has managed to carefully navigate life now where she is present at events but isn’t seen,” the friend continues.“Those close to her know she doesn’t want to be shared in pictures unless they are on totally private accounts.“She has her own private account which is just for her friends and family but she’d never share things publicly again.“It’s not because she’s scared, it’s because she just wants a quiet life doing what she loves with Declan and their family.”Relationship timelineRice and Lauren have been together for eight years:2016 – Rice and childhood sweetheart Lauren get together as teenagersMay, 2017 – Rice makes his West Ham debut in a clash with BurnleyMarch, 2019 – The Hammers ace makes his England debut after switching allegiances from the Republic of IrelandAugust, 2022 – Rice confirms the birth of his son, JudeNovember, 2022 – Lauren heads to Qatar to support her man at the World CupJuly, 2023 – Rice leaves West Ham to join Arsenal, with Lauren regularly supporting him at games at the EmiratesApril, 2024 – Lauren wipes her Instagram account after vile bullying by trollsA quick glance at social media this morning shows the trolls have still not abated when it comes to stirring up egregious and unsubstantiated rumours about Lauren and her relationship with Declan – who she started dating as a teenager in 2017.On TikTok, the completely false allegations he “cheated” with a former X Factor star are rife, while the no-marks who use gossip cesspit Tattle Life continue to stir up rubbish about their nine-year relationship.“It’s pathetic,” a friend says. “But it’s all nonsense.“Don’t these people have something better to do? Get a life and stop typing out b*****ks on your iPhone.”Lauren’s private Instagram account has 295 followers, showing just how tightly she keeps her inner circle.Arsenal star Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson is among those who keep up to date with the account, along with Kennedy Alexa – the partner of Spurs star James Madison – and, of course, Jarrod’s fiancée Dani.By contrast, Lauren’s old public account has almost 100,000 followers, but features no photographs.Previously, Lauren liked to share posts – glamorous selfies and snaps of her and Declan with their beloved cockapoo Raffa covered her grid.Previously Lauren liked to share posts, glamorous selfies and snaps of her and Declan with their beloved cockapoo RaffaCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_Declan would regularly comment underneath her photographs with love heart emojisCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_Declan would regularly comment underneath her photographs with fire and love heart emojis.Underneath one picture, he wrote: “Your support has been incredible, couldn’t ask for better.”But a year ago, Lauren deleted all the photographs and memories she had shared.The decision was a reaction to the brutal and downright disgusting barrage of hate aimed at her after snaps of her and Declan on holiday four months prior.The comments on Instagram were far worse, and from behind their anonymous usernames, the lowlife keyboard warriors went on the attack.But while Lauren and Declan ignored the barrage of hate, it changed after quotes – purporting to be from Declan – started to circulate online with ferocity.The hate and the awful comments was one thing. But this whole saga meant the conversation just kept rolling on and people started picking apart Lauren and Declan’s relationship.At the time, thousands believed the quotes – allegedly given by Declan at a press conference – were real.During the work of fictional nonsense, an internet idiot claimed Declan had hit back and said: “My woman is the love of my life, and there is no upgrade that exists for me.”In truth, the press conference never happened. Declan never addressed what was being said and everything shared or written about it is completely false.It didn’t stop the quotes from being shared thousands of times online – fuelling what had already become a painful and incessant barrage of nonsense.Just three days after this rumour first started, Lauren deleted her entire account.INCESSANT BARRAGE“It all got too much,” a friend explains.“The hate and the awful comments was one thing. But this whole saga meant the conversation just kept rolling on and people started picking apart Lauren and Declan’s relationship.“Bloggers started picking up the quotes as fact which meant it was being shared even more widely, even though the wider media ignored it because it was totally untrue.“The sheer scale of it all became too ridiculous for words.”The deletion saw an outpouring of love and support for Lauren, from the tens of thousands of people who genuinely took an interest in Lauren’s life and her posts.“Lauren Fryer you are a beautiful young woman,” one wrote online. “Stay strong.”Arsenal’s Declan Rice has had a good woman behind him in Lauren throughout his careerCredit: PALauren’s private Instagram account has 295 followers, showing just how tightly she keeps her inner circleCredit: Lauren Fryer InstagramAnother added: “Appreciation post for this beautiful woman Lauren Fryer.“We’re sorry to see that in 2024 women are still subject to so many disgusting comments.”It was so hard for her [Lauren], the trolling, as she doesn’t put herself out there.Dani DyerThe damage was done however, and while Lauren is still occasionally active on the account – she only comments and posts within her private domain.Her good friend Dani, who bonded with Lauren at last year’s Euros, spoke out in her defence after the competition and told us: “It was so hard for her, the trolling, as she doesn’t put herself out there.“I think it’s harder when you are not in [the celebrity world] and you are being personally attacked. I found that hard.“She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that.“It was so cruel.“Attacking a girl because of what she looks like, in this day and age, I don’t agree with it.“She got a lot of support from all of us, which she definitely needed.”Those close to Lauren say she has no interest in ever putting herself into the public domain again – and after all of this, who could blame her? More

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    Meet the stunning Europa League Wags cheering on Man Utd & Tottenham… from a glam doctor to Molly-Mae’s bestie

    WITH 80,000 fans heading to Bilbao and millions more glued to TV sets, the Europa League final is one of the biggest sporting events of the year.And there’s plenty at stake as Tottenham face off against Manchester United tonight in the much anticipated match.Famous WAG Fern Hawkins is married to Harry MaguireCredit: GettyMan Utd’s Diogo Dalot proposed to his stunning girlfriend Claudia Pinto LopesCredit: Instagram / @diogodalotThe winning team could receive up to £54.4million and will earn a place in the Champions League for next season.It’s a dream ticket for the victorious team, and they’ll be cheered on all the way by their glamorous wives and girlfriends.The supporting stars are a talented bunch themselves and have proved to be true keepers in the lads’ lives. BETTING OFFER – GET EITHER TEAM TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1READ MORE SPORT We take a look at some of the stunning Manchester United and Spurs WAGs who might make you take your eye off the ball – from a star philanthropist to the daughter of a mayor.MANCHESTER UNITEDClaudia Pinto and Diogo Dalot The couple have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ClaudiaspintolopesClaudia posts her lavish WAG lifestyle on her social mediaCredit: Instagram/laudiaspintolopesClaudia Pinto, 25, is engaged to Portugese full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, and they have a one-year-old daughter. The pair, who have been dating since 2020, regularly post loved-up snaps on social media. Claudia joined Dalot in Italy when he spent a year with AC Milan during 2020.Most read in FootballEarlier this month she posted snaps from her glamorous hen party online. The WAG appears to live the life of luxury and keeps fans up to date with her regular outfit and make-up Instagram posts. Fern Hawkins and Harry MaguireFern and Harry tied the knot in 2022Credit: InstagramFern now owns her own businessCredit: InstagramHarry Maguire slow dances with wife Fern Hawkins at lavish wedding Science graduate and former physiotherapist Fern has been married to Harry since 2022 but they met when they were just 18 years old. The pair have two daughters, Lillie Saint Maguire, six, and Piper Rose, four. Last year entrepreneur Fern decided to open her own florist. She targeted the celebrity party market and even named her business venture after her daughters – The Saint Rose Floristry. Loyal Fern, 30, previously spoke out in support of her husband, 32, after he was arrested in Mykonos following a drunken bust-up outside a nightclub in August 2020.She slammed “lying” Greek cops for trying to ruin the Man United defender’s “reputation”. Melanie Kamayou and Andre Onana Melanie Kamayou is a pharmacist doctorCredit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie first started dating Andre in 2019Credit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie Kamayou, 29, is a pharmacist doctor and businesswoman, acting as co-chair of the Andre Onana Foundation. Melanie and goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, married in 2023 after first being spotted together in 2019. She was left devastated after being robbed of her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and a Rolex watch outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire earlier this year. The pair still look loved-up and support each other on and off the pitch, with Melanie travelling across four different countries to watch Onana play.The social media star and model has been in the stands supporting Onana at Ajax in the Netherlands, Inter Milan in Italy, Manchester United and away on international duty for Cameroon.Anouska Santos and Luke ShawAnouska Santos is close friends with Love Island star Molly-MaeCredit: Getty ImagesThe pair typically keep their relationship privateCredit: Instagram @anouskasantosAnouska Santos, 28, owns an accessories brand, Treats Studios, and is good friends with influencer and former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague. While Anouska is a familiar face among the Premier League WAGs, she and boyfriend Luke Shaw keep a very private relationship but have been posting together on social media since 2017. The pair have three children – a boy, four, and two girls, one and two. Anouska recently jetted to Germany to support England star Luke, 29, and fans were quick to compliment her flawless outfit. Maja Nilsson and Victor Lindelof Maja has been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest WAGCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja is a popular Instagram modelCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofThe pair got married in 2018Credit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja Nilsson, 25, and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof, 30, tied the knot in 2018 and Maja has since been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest Wag, with fans calling her the “finest of the finest”. Maja is a keen influencer and fashion entrepreneur, with more than 250,000 followers on Instagram.She recently starred on the cover of a glossy magazine and showed off her flawless bump as she is currently pregnant with the pair’s third child. Sadly the family experienced a horrific break-in during 2022 and Maja was forced to lock herself and her children in a room after intruders broke into their home. Anna Mariana and Casemiro Anna has two children with her football crazy husbandCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroAnna Mariana is a makeup artistCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroCasemiro plays for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAnna Mariana Casemiro, 35, is a Brazilian makeup artist and shares two children with the United midfielder. It was rumoured in 2023 that Casemiro had been cheating on his wife for years, but Anna hit back on social media. She said: “Oh man, really? Best to investigate your sources first, I just look around and know it’s not him.”The pair got together in 2011 and tied the knot three years later.Anna made headlines last year for defending her husband on Instagram after his performance during a clash against Liverpool was criticised. She swiftly posted a picture of Casemiro’s trophy cabinet – reminding fans of his talents. Ana Pinho and Bruno Fernandes Ana Pinho and United captain Bruno Fernandes met when they were teensCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana stuns fans in her bikiniCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana and United captain Bruno, both 30, are childhood sweethearts and got together at just 17 years old. Bruno has since revealed that Ana used to pay for the pair’s dates as he was broke as a teenager. He wrote online: “Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.”The couple met in their hometown of Boavista and they share a daughter, seven, and a son, four.Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian EriksenThe loved up couple at the 2023 Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen with their son AlfieCredit: chriseriksen8/InstagramTrained hairdresser Sabrina has been in a relationship with midfielder Christian since 2016 and they have a young son called Alfie. Sabrina worked for a clothing company when they first moved to the UK. The Danish couple prefer to keep a low profile, but Christian has previously spoken out about how tricky life on the go is for his girlfriend. He said: “You have to learn how to cope physically and mentally, but I can handle the pressure and the demands because I live seven days a week for my job.“That is very tough for my girlfriend. Of course, I would like to go out in the city with her and friends, but it just doesn’t fit in with playing in England.”In June 2021, Christian collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game against Finland. Distraught Sabrina thought he had died and leapt over the barriers to run to his side. She was comforted by Leicester City’s Kaspar Schmeichel who made a beeline for her.Kaspar’s dad Peter said: “He said that Christian is breathing. She actually thought that he’d passed away, and just to confirm that (he was breathing) he went back to be absolutely sure that he wasn’t saying anything that was out of order.”Eva Garcia and Alejandro GarnachoEve is a Spanish influencerCredit: Instagram/evagarciaThe pair have a young son togetherCredit: GettyPopular influencer Eva, 20, has over 600,000 followers on Instagram and has been with Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, since 2021. The pair are both from Spain and share a young son, Enzo, and Eva is also a co-owner of a jewellery store. Rumours flew when Eva allegedly unfollowed her partner on Instagram last year after she gave birth, but the pair have recently been posting snaps of their happy family. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURSKennedy Alexa and James Maddison Kennedy is a supportive girlfriend of the star footballerCredit: instagram @kennedyalexaKennedy is a modelCredit: InstagramKennedy and James have been together for five yearsCredit: InstagramKennedy, 30, and Spurs midfielder James, 28, are parents to three young children and have been together for five years. The English-American model has a keen fan base with whom she regularly shares stunning outfit posts on social media. The pair went public with their relationship in 2020 but tend to keep it on the down-low. Kennedy gave birth to twins in 2023 and was later championed by mums online for showing off her stretch marks. Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall on the model’s InstagramCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockThe Swedish influencer is new to the public eyeCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockSwedish social media influencer Mackenzie has over 20,000 followers on Instagram and loves sharing their luxe lifestyle on social media.The teen couple are fairly new to the public eye and Mackenzie had to turn off comments on her Instagram last year, after Barcelona fans got angry due to Lucas turning down the Catalan club.Lucas, 19, plays as a midfielder for Spurs. Karen Romero and Cristian Romero Cristian and Karen Romero with their sonCredit: Instagram @cutiromero2The pair met in 2018Karen, 25, is from Argentina and has worked as a human resources manager. Unlike other WAGs, her social media is private. She met Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, in 2018 and they have two children, Lucy and Valentino. Cristian shared an adorable video in 2023 which showed him jokingly teaching his young son football, with fans going wild for the rare glimpse at their family life. Ioana Stan and Radu DragusinIoana and Radu have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ioanastan_Ioana Stan sharing her fashion look onlineCredit: Instagram/ioanastan_Radu Dragusin of Tottenham HotspurCredit: GettyArchitecture student Ioana regularly shares romantic snaps online with her footballer boyfriend Radu Dragusin, 23. She too is from Romania and is the daughter of Gabriel Stan, the former deputy mayor of Constanta in the country. The pair have reportedly been dating since 2020, and Ioana has moved to England with Radu while he plays for the north London club.Indira Ampiot and Mathy Tel Fans have gone crazy for the French pair’s relationshipCredit: Instagram/indira.ampiotIndira is a beauty pageant queenCredit: GettyMathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur in action in MayCredit: GettyFrench beauty queen Indira, 20, has been dating 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, 20, since December 2024. Indira was crowned Miss France in 2023 and went on to compete in Miss Universe the following year. Read More on The SunShe also has a degree in communications and the blossoming love story has caught the attention of fans online. Mathys Tel is also from France and is on loan from Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He plays for the French U21 national team.  More

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    England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins marries long-term partner Ellie after getting engaged at Lake Como

    OLLIE WATKINS has wed long-term partner Ellie  – ten months after the most romantic of proposals.The England and Aston Villa striker, 29, got engaged to the 28-year-old at Italy’s Lake Como last July.The newly weds have one son, Marley, and a daughter, Amara MayOllie Watkins proposed to Ellie Alderson at Lake ComoCredit: @olliewatkins/InstagramThe couple live in Birmingham after dating since 2018Credit: Instagram @ellsaldersonEllie shared that perfect moment on Instagram – as the footballer went down on one knee on a scenic balcony bedecked in snow-like flowers, with the couple also wearing white.Now they have announced their marriage on social media too – six days before Villa end their season with Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester United.Ellie posted: “Legally Mrs Watkins” – with emojis of a white heart and a house.Again the couple, who have two children, went for a classic look.REASD MORE IN FOOTBALLEllie chose a lacy white dress, while her partner went for a classic black-suit look, without adding a traditional tie.As congratulations flowed in, one message came from a club and country team-mate of Watkins.Emerging star Morgan Rodgers added a red-heart emoji below Ellie’s post.Her photo attracted nearly 44,000 Instagram likes within just three hours.Most read in FootballResponses from well-wishers included: “Just so beautiful”… “Your dress is amazing”… and “So stunning”.One fan did put: “Could have waited until the end of the season.” The couple went to the pitch as Watkins acknowledged fans after Villa’s final home game of the season, Friday’s 2-0 win over TottenhamCredit: PAEllie has posted many glam images on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @ellsaldersonBut that was in good spirits too as he added: “Only joking – congrats, record breaker.”The newly-weds began dating in 2018 and have set up home in Birmingham.Ellie’s twin sister Sofie often shares pictures of them on Instagram.Their first child, daughter Amara May was born on September 15 2021.And their second kid, son Marley, arrived on April 17 two years later.The couple proudly showed on social media the moment Amara met her little brother for the first time.Read More on The SunNow the couple have had their own big day.And not surprisingly. they look as blissful in their marriage snap as they do in just about all their pics together.Watkins has won 18 England caps since joining Villa in 2020Credit: AlamyEllie’s engagement ring was on display on hols before they wedCredit: Instagram / @ellsalderson More

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    Meet Jeremie Frimpong’s stunning partner Tamira who was left with ‘jaw on the floor’ by romantic incoming Liverpool star

    JEREMIE FRIMPONG left his girlfriend Tamira Blankson with her “jaw on the floor” after an incredible romantic gesture.And Liverpool fans could soon be loving him just as much as he closes in on a move to Anfield.Tamira Blankson is Jeremie Frimpong’s stunning girlfriendCredit: Instagram @tamirablanksonThey have been together for a yearCredit: Instagram @jeremiefrimpongTamira has 35,000 followers on TikTokCredit: Instagram @tamirablanksonFrimpong made an incredible romantic gesture on Valentines DayCredit: TikTok/tamirablanksonFrimpong, 24, is completing his medical today ahead of his £29.5million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.The switch from the German side will see him replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, who is leaving to join Real Madrid this summer.And making the move to Merseyside with him is his stunning partner Tamira, 25.The couple have been together for just over a year and are no strangers to showing their love for one another online.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFrimpong displayed his romantic side on Valentines Day this year, putting on an incredible candlelit dinner for his girlfriend.There were roses, balloons and gifts with the words “I love you” written on them as Tamira videoed the beautiful setup and posted it on social media.She captioned the upload: “My jaw was on the floor”.And Tamira showed her supportive side by joining her man on the Leverkusen pitch at the end of last season.Most read in FootballHe lifted the Bundesliga title alongside her and his family as she wrote online: “Proud of you bae.”Tamira has also seen donning a Holland shirt in the stands while cheering on the right-back at the Euros.Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong reveals why he snubbed Liverpool and chose Man City last time Reds tried to sign himThe brunette beauty is rumoured to be of Ghanaian descent just like Frimpong.And she has 35,000 followers on TikTok thanks to her make-up routine videos.Aside from the occasional loved-up posts, both Tamira and Frimpong choose to the keep their private lives off the internet.But all eyes will soon be on the Dutchman once he signs for Liverpool.He is set to pen a five-year deal to add to the reported £20m contract he has agreed to be the new face of sportswear brand New Balance.Tamira is supposedly of Ghanaian descent like FrimpongCredit: Instagram @jeremiefrimpongTamira admitted her jaw was on the floor after Frimpong’s Valentines surpriseCredit: Instagram @tamirablanksonShe is set to move to Liverpool with himCredit: TikTok/tamirablankson More

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    Will Still, 32, RESIGNS as Lens manager and returns to England as Sky Sports presenter partner battles illness

    WILL STILL has resigned as RC Lens manager – and is reportedly in advanced talks with a Premier League club.The manager left after just one season to move back to England and be closer to partner Emma Saunders following her battle with cancer.Will Still has resigned as RC Lens managerCredit: AFPHe wants to spend more time with his partner Emma SaundersCredit: Instagram / @wrstillThey went public with their relationship last yearCredit: Instagram / @wrstillEmma has been battling illness since 2024Credit: https://www.instagram.com/emmasaunds/?hl=enSouthampton are said to have approached Still over becoming their new boss as they prepare for next season in the Championship.Still, 32, went public with his relationship with the Sky Sports presenter during Euro 2024.He announced his decision to leave Lens after their final game of the season which was attended by Saunders.He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.”The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.”Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.”I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.Most read in Football”The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.”Lens finished their time with Still as manager with a 4-0 win over AS Monaco.Emma shared this snap on her Instagram pageCredit: InstagramShe is a Sky Sports presenterCredit: Instagram / @emmasaundsFans have showed their support for the couple in the pastCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/emmasaunds/3589641464853836405/She has been treated for thyroid cancerCredit: Instagram / @emmasaundsNeil El Aynaoui netted twice while Adrien Thomasson and Anass Zaroury wrapped up the scoring.The victory sealed an 8th-placed finish in the Ligue 1 table.Still will now be able to close to Saunders as she battles health issues.She had revealed that at the start of the season she had been treated for thyroid cancer.She is now recovering from a brain infection called encephalitis which is a condition in which it becomes inflamed.Emma attended Still’s final game at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis and shared a snap with him on the pitch.The fans have previously shown their support towards Emma and Still as they held a banner that read “Courage Emma et Will.”In her career, she has also worked for the likes of BBC Sport, fronting women’s football on the channel alongside her work at Sky.The two cosied up as they posed for the picture and she captioned the post: “Bravo”.Still made a name for himself as the youngest manager in Europe’s top five leagues.He was just 30 when he took over at Reims – even before getting his Uefa Pro Licence, costing the club £22,000 per match.Read More on The SunStill guided the club to ninth in Ligue 1 last season before announcing his exit to take over at RC Lens.He has already picked up some work in England as he was a special guest on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football in April. More

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    ‘Most beautiful woman’ – Dele Alli’s girlfriend Cindy sets pulses racing in barely-there bikini leaving fans stunned

    DELE ALLI’s recent move to Como has sparked his relationship with Cindy Kimberly back into the spotlight. Dele, who was signed by the Italian club in January following a successful trial, has only played eight minutes with the Cesc Fabregas-led side – but has seen his relationship with Cindy blossom.Dele Alli and Cindy Kimberly have enjoyed a fruitful relationship so farCredit: InstagramKimberly has teased the release of her new swimwear on her InstagramCredit: LOBAKimberly crafted the brand LOBAwomanCredit: LOBAKimberly has a strong presence on InstagramCredit: LOBAThe pair have been dating since June 2022.Cindy, who currently works as a model and influencer and is signed to Uno models, has sent fans of her work into a frenzy with her recent Instagram post. The 26-year-old with Spanish-Indonesian descent posed in a bikini as she promoted her new line of swimwear for her clothing brand LOBAwoman – which is the Spanish term for she-wolf.Cindy, who boasts a whopping 7.1MILLION followers on Instagram, donned a brown set for a collection of photos. READ MORE IN SPORT”Our first swim comes out tuesday 🐚 @lobawoman,” she captioned the reel of six-snaps. Fans seemed to be in awe of the release as they they flooded to the comments section to shower her with compliments.One wrote: “Girlll I’m so proud of u over 5 years I have followed u and see u grow!!!”Another said: “She’s just so beautiful I wanna be you when I grow up gosh.Most read in SportA third wrote: “You always make my day.” Another posted: “My jaw dropped to oblivion.”And a fifth shared: “What a preciousness pleaseeeee.”The brown set has been shown to her millions of followersCredit: LOBACindy showed revealing snapsCredit: LOBACindy’s photos were met with thousands of comments and likesCredit: LOBACindy has been in regular attendance at Como gamesCredit: Instagram / wolfiecindyDele and Cindy have matching tattoo’s as their relationship continues to blossomCindy’s photos amassed over 92,000 likes in the space of a couple of hours. The LOBAwoman brand has grown since it debuted exclusively online at REVOLVE.COM on May 2023, with the Instagram account growing to over 73k thanks to Cindy’s reach. The multi-tasked individual has been seen featured alongside Dele at Como games also stunning on the Italian shores. More

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    Ruben Dias’ ex appears to take aim at Man City star in cryptic new song after he went public with Maya Jama

    RUBEN DIAS’ ex-girlfriend appears to have taken aim at the Manchester City star and Maya Jama in a cryptic new song. Dias and TV presenter Maya went public with their relationship last month after first meeting in November.April Ivy is the ex-girlfriend of Manchester City star Ruben DiasCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusicApril Ivy appeared to take a dig at Dias in her new songCredit: TIKTOKApril Ivy was with Dias until 2021Credit: INSTAGRAM @aprilivymusicShe is a singer from PortugalCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusicShe is believed to have split from Dias amid ‘lifestyle differences’Credit: INSTAGRAM @aprilivymusicThey were first reported to have dated in 2018Credit: INSTAGRAM @aprilivymusicMaya Jama has gone public in her relationship with DiasThe City defender was previously in a relationship with Love Island’s Arabella Chi and Portuguese singer April Ivy before that.Dias and Ivy – real name Mariana Barreiros dos Santos Goncalves – were together from 2018-2021 and even lived together in Manchester.But reports in Portugal suggested they split over lifestyle differences.Ivy took to Instagram to preview an upcoming track and included English subtitles to reveal the extent of her cryptic lyrics. READ MORE IN football She sings: “I saw a picture. You guys look so good together. “The both of you, you both look so happy. Just as everyone says, I created a monster. He learned everything with me, then became a danger and left. “To give some context, what you see doesn’t come from thin air. I know you’re going to love what was tiring me.”What he wears, I bought. His perfume, I gave. His favourite song, I showed. He is me. Keep him now, he’s yours.”Most read in FootballDias and Ivy reportedly split after a holiday to Greece in the summer of 2021.According to magazine Flash! – Dias’ desired a “more discreet” life which clashed with his Ivy’s “exuberance”.Maya Jama with her boyfriend Ruben Dias who plays for Manchester CityThe centre-back kept his relationship with Maya a secret for months after initially meeting at the European Music Awards last year. But they have since gone public, recently looking loved up during a romantic lunch date in London.The couple were spotted at the The Summerhouse, which is a fancy seafood restaurant in London.It sits alongside the Grand Union Canal in Little Venice and is the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch.In April, they were seen out for the first time at a Ballers League game – headed up by KSI – in which Maya manages a team. Earlier in the month, Maya watched Dias play at Wembley as City beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in their FA cup semi-final.During the international break in March, Maya flew to Lisbon when Dias played for Portgual.The Love Island host was pictured in the stands at the José Alvalade Stadium when Portugal’s beat Denmark 5-2. She was seen with a pal and glasses of wine in a VIP hospitality box – reserved usually for friends and family of players.Maya also posted a picture of the two celebrating together at their romantic fireside retreat at 3.30am the following morning.The snap is said to have been taken at the Dias’ home in the Cascais region of Portugal – with a swimming pool spotted in the picture.Maya was gifted a bouquet of roses on her return to the UK from Cape Town in February following the conclusion of the 2025 Love Island All Star season.Read More on The SunThe pair were then spotted wearing matching £5,000 Cartier ‘LOVE’ bracelets. Maya wore the pricey gift in the Instagram post before Dias was spotted wearing the same item as he arrived for training in February.Dias signed for City in 2020Credit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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    Play-off final goalkeeper is TikTok sensation who won reality TV series and has Miss Universe star girlfriend

    ALEXIS ANDRE Jr is not your typical footballer.For the Maidstone United goalkeeper is also a social media influencer who won a hit reality television series and whose girlfriend competed in Miss Universe.Alexis Andre Jr met model girlfriend Zoe Brunet while filming a major TV showCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/Andre aims to return to the National League with play-off-final successCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrThe much-travelled Maidstone keeper will take on Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on SundayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/The France-born stopper has around five million followers on TikTok and Instagram, something he started at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic when he was at Bristol Rovers.Andre, whose Maidstone side face Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on Sunday, said: “I had nothing to do during the first lockdown.“I make content about anything, about my life and career and everything.“After the first lockdown, I came back to Bristol Rovers and I was bigger than the club because I had so many followers!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Now they have their own TikTok account.“But I don’t want people to think I am just a social media content creator and not a footballer.“It has never been an issue wherever I have played because I am a professional and respectful, too.”His most recent TikTok videos include dancing with his girlfriend to the latest dance craze, a behind-the-scenes look at Maidstone’s play-off semi-final win against Eastbourne, modelling for a number of fashion houses and quizzing his team-mates on their football knowledge.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe son of a man from Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean, he was abandoned aged four by his Moroccan mother at a railway station in his native Mulhouse.And it formed his “secret” on TV show Secret Story, where contestants all have a secret they are trying to hide.Andre’s partner Zoe competed in the 2018 Miss Universe competitionCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrAndre, who bagged £105,000 after winning it last year, said: “My dad raised me and I have no contact with my mother.“I didn’t miss the love of a mother because my dad, Alex, has given me everything.”He also met his girlfriend, Belgian TV presenter Zoe Brunet – who finished in the top 20 in the 2018 Miss Universe – during filming.Now he is hoping for another win, this time with Maidstone as they look to return to the National League after a two-season absence.The game will take place at the Wood’s Meadow Park ground as they finished higher in the league than the Stones.Andre, who has recorded a divisional best of 23 clean sheets, said: “We have no problem playing there because we are more confident being the away side and we have been all season.“But we know this is a one-off game and we know we have to perform.”Andre spent seven years in the Strasbourg youth set-up and played lower-league football in France and Germany before he joined the Nike Academy, at St George’s Park National Football Centre.Read More on The SunFrom there, he went on trial at Bristol Rovers and signed for the Gas, but only made one senior appearance.Andre, who is also signed to leading model agency SELECT, was signed by Maidstone manager George Elokobi last summer and rates the ex-Wolves defender as the best coach he has worked with.Andre has become a fans’ favourite in his first season with the StonesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/ More