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    Inside England legend Terry Venables’ relationship with wife Yvette – from meeting in his Dad’s boozer to courtroom woes

    ENGLAND legend Terry Venables leaves behind his wife Yvette after a 32-year-long marriage.Tributes have flooded in for Euro 96 boss Venables after he died at the age of 80 following a long illness.
    Terry Venables and his wife Yvette toasting his appointment as England managerCredit: Rex
    The couple at home with Terry’s childrenCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Yvette managed Terry’s Kensington dining clubCredit: Rex
    The couple at the memorial service for Bobby Moore in 1993Credit: Rex
    Yvette called Terry the man of her dreamsCredit: Rex
    His family said: “We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness.
    “We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to have had in our lives.”
    Venables met his wife Yvette in his father’s pub in Chingford, Essex in 1984.
    She accompanied the footballing icon to Barcelona when he was appointed as their manager, with the couple marrying in 1991.
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    Yvette supported Terry after he was dismissed from his job as chief executive of Tottenham Hotspur by the club’s owner Alan Sugar in 1993.
    Terry was reinstated after gaining a temporary injunction – but went to lose a three-day High Court battle, with the judge ordering him to pay Sugar’s costs.
    Yvette also managed Terry’s Kensington dining club, Scribes West for seven years.
    However, the couple decided to sell it in 1997.
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    Terry and Yvette later ran a boutique hotel and restaurant in Alicante, Spain.
    In a 1996 interview, Yvette said: “Terry has more than fulfilled all my romantic aspirations of what the man of my dreams would be like.
    “He is my best friend and confidant as well as my husband, and I don’t think any woman could ask for more.
    “I could certainly never have imagined what the future would bring when Terry and I first set eyes on each other.
    “But to this day I wouldn’t have changed anything.”
    Yvette welcomed Terry’s two grown-up daughters from his previous marriage to Christine McCann – while giving up her own own hopes of having children.
    She said: “I love children. But the one thing I would never do would be to jeopardise my relationship with Terry.
    “And I do think that babies can alter the balance in a marriage.”
    Yvette added: “Terry does nothing for himself at home. He wouldn’t know where the hoover was, let alone what to do with it.
    “He doesn’t do the washing-up, nothing.
    “And it’s probably my fault. His mum used to do everything for him and he’s got into that routine. It really doesn’t bother me.
    “If I was to say to him, ‘Oh, please pick up your shirt and put it in the washing machine’, I’m sure he’d do it.
    “But I’d never, ever put him in that position.”
    Despite being married to the Three Lions legend, Yvette hated being in the limelight.
    She said: “I particularly dislike going to big functions.
    “I never feel comfortable and dislike the fact that everyone is saying, ‘Oh look, there’s the England coach’, and then looking at me to see what his wife is like.”
    But Yvette added: “Terry is my best friend and I’m his. He’s the centre of my life.
    “He is also honest, kind and thoughtful, and we both share a good sense of humour.
    “It’s really important to be able to laugh, even when things get you down.”
    England manager Gareth Southgate has shared a heartwarming tribute to his “outstanding” former coach Terry Venables. More

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    Who are Terry Venables’ children?

    FOOTBALL legend Terry Venables was best known for leading England to the Euro semi-finals in ‘96, but off the pitch, he was a father and husband. But who are his children and what did he say about them? Here’s what we know.
    Terry Venables had two daughters, Tracey and Nancy, with his first wife, ChristineCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Who are Terry Venables’ children? 
    Former England manager Terry “El Tel” Venables sadly passed away at the age of 80.
    He had two daughters from his first marriage. 
    Little is known about Terry’s daughters, but according to a 2014 interview with the Guardian, it seems Terry’s daughters were both born in the late 60s – early 70s.
    One of Terry’s daughters, Tracey Graham, appears to have followed her father into the football industry.
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    In 1997, Terry took up a post managing Tottenham Hotspur, before being appointed chief executive in 1991. 
    In 1993, Terry was dismissed from his post, and it was reported at the time that Tracey Venables, was also sacked from her job as National Membership Secretary at the club.
    Tracey, 23 at the time, had apparently worked at Spurs for over a year. 
    It was reported at the time that Terry’s daughter Tracey appeared at the Spurs North London grounds gates and announced: “I’ve just this minute been sacked. I’m very angry. I had no idea this was going to happen.”
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    His other daughter is called Nancy, but little is known about what she does for a living. 
    Terry also has at least one grandson, Sam, who he mentioned in his 2014 autobiography, Born to Manage.
    What did Terry Venables say about his children? 
    Terry seemed to keep his private life private and rarely mentioned his children or family in public. 
    In his 2014 autobiography, he mentions the stress that his glittering football career had on his family. 
    After being appointed Barcelona manager in 1984, he recalled that the move culminated in the end of his marriage to his first wife, but that both parents “wanted to ensure that our two daughters understood they still had loving parents”. 
    The family seem close, as Terry makes references to family holidays in Majorca. 
    Who is Terry Venables’ ex-wife Christine?
    Terry married his first wife, Christine McCann, a dressmaker, in 1966. 
    In his autobiography, Terry wrote that they had met when they were 16 years old and got married while he was playing at Chelsea, his first club. 
    They had “drifted apart”, and his move to Barcelona as manager in 1984 precipitated their divorce. 
    The split was “as amicable as possible”.
    Terry was soon in a relationship with his second wife, Yvette Bazire, who he had met in his dad’s pub in Chingford, London.
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    Lionel Messi did NOT cheat on wife Antonela Roccuzzo insists Cesc Fabregas’ partner after reports of marriage ‘crisis’

    CESC FABREGAS’ wife has denied reports that Lionel Messi cheated on his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.On Friday, Brazilian outlet Direto Do Miolo claimed on social media that Messi and Roccuzzo were facing the “biggest crisis” in their 15 years of marriage.
    Cesc Fabregas’ wife Daniella Semaan, right, has denied Lionel Messi, left, cheated on Antonela Roccuzzo, centre-leftCredit: Instagram @antonelaroccuzzo
    A Brazilian outlet made the allegation about Messi committing infidelityCredit: instagram/antonelaroccuzzo
    The publication alleged that Messi had an affair with Argentine journalist Sofia Martinez.
    They also claimed the couple’s marriage was on the brink.
    But the post quoted sources from Spain that do not appear to exist.
    And Daniella Semaan, wife of ex-Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea man Fabregas, has quashed the rumours.
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    She said: “What publication is this that has no meaning.. and has nothing right.”
    Fabregas and Semaan regularly holiday with Messi and Roccuzzo.
    Messi and Fabregas played together as youngsters at Barcelona’s La Masia academy.
    They then featured alongside each other for three years in Barcelona’s first team when Fabregas joined from Arsenal in 2011.
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    The allegation was made that Messi cheat on his wife with journalist Sofia MartinezCredit: Instagram @sofimmartinez
    Fabregas, left, and Daniella, right, are good friends. of Messi and RoccuzzoCredit: The Mega Agency
    Messi and Roccuzzo, who have known each other since they were five years old, have three children together – Thiago, 11, Mateo, 8, and Ciro, 5.
    Journalist Martinez made headlines at the World Cup last year when she produced a passionate speech at the end of an interview with Messi following Argentina’s semi-final triumph.
    She said: “The last thing I want to tell you, and is not a question, but I just wanted to say; the World Cup final is coming and sure, we all [Argentinians] want to win the Cup.
    “I just want to tell you that no matter the results, there’s something that no one can take from you and that is the fact you resonated with Argentinians, every single one. I’m being serious.
    “There’s no kid who doesn’t have your team shirt. No matter if it is a fake, real or made up one.
    “Truly, you made your mark in everyone’s life and that to me is beyond winning any World Cup.
    “No one can take that from you and this is my gratitude for such amount of happiness you bring to a lot of people.
    “I seriously hope you take these words into your heart because I really believe that’s more important than winning a World Cup and you already have it, so thank you captain.”
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    Marcus Rashford sparks rumours he’s back with ex-fiancée after booking out entire posh restaurant for romantic date

    FOOTIE ace Marcus Rashford may get a replay with his ex-fiancée after booking out an posh restaurant for a date last week.The Man United and England striker, 26, sparked rumours that he is back with his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi, 26.
    Marcus Rashford booked out a posh restaurant for a date with his ex-fiancéeCredit: Splash
    Lucia Loi, 26, was still not wearing her engagement ringCredit: Splash
    Rashford hired the cellar of a French wine bar in Manchester for the occasionCredit: Splash
    He hired the cellar of a French wine bar in Manchester that seats 18.
    The bar sells bottles of champagne for £950 a pop.
    A source said: “They were there for hours laughing and joking.
    “It’s a very nice place and he booked the whole of it for just the two of them.
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    “He couldn’t stop smiling.”
    But Lucia, above with Marcus after the date, is still not wearing her diamond engagement ring.
    The Sun on Sunday told in June how the couple had broken-up two months before as Marcus holidayed in Miami.
    He was seen returning to his hotel with personal trainer Courtney Caldwell after partying at an exclusive nightclub until 5am.
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    Speculation has swirled about the star’s love life following his break-up with Lucia, who he had dated since he was 15.
    The pair fell for each other at Ashton on Mersey School, in Sale, Greater Manchester.
    After nine years together, the split in May 2021, blaming the pandemic and lockdown pressures.
    A source revealed: ‘They were there for hours laughing and joking’Credit: Splash
    The pair, pictured above enjoying a jetski ride in Barbados, split just months earlierCredit: Mega
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    Barcelona legend Dani Alves faces nine years in jail after being accused of rape

    PROSECUTORS will accuse footballer Dani Alves of rape and demand he spends nine years in jail, paying his victim £130,000, court papers have revealed.The married 40-year-old former Brazil and Barcelona defender has been held in custody without bail since his arrest in January.
    Dani Alves faces nine years in jail after being accused of rapeCredit: Getty
    Claims against him had been referred to as a “sexual assault” until the seven-page pre-trial indictment was released in Spain yesterday.
    The dad-of-two has previously confirmed he had sex with a woman in a private toilet at a ­Barcelona nightclub last December, but insisted it was consensual.
    She said he refused to let her leave the cubicle and slapped her face.
    He has publicly apologised to his wife, model Joana Sanz, for cheating on her.
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    A trial date is still to be set.
    In an exclusive interview from his prison cell he claimed: “The only person I have to ask for forgiveness is my wife, Joana Sanz.
    “I have already done that here in prison, but I have to do it publicly.
    “Because the story is public, the offence I caused her is public and she deserves that public apology.”
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    Last December in Qatar he became the oldest player to represent Brazil at the World Cup. More

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    Dele Alli’s stunning Wag Cindy Kimberly shares loved-up snaps of the pair as delighted fans gush ‘cutest couple’

    DELE ALLI’S girlfriend Cindy Kimberly shared a loved up snaps of the couple with fans rushing to call them “the cutest”.Dele recently posted a number of snaps of the two on his Instagram where he wrote “Happy Cindy day” to celebrate the model and influencer’s birthday.
    Cindy shared a loved up photo of her and DeleCredit: Instagram @wolfiecindy
    The couple have dated for over a yearCredit: Instagram / @dele
    Cindy is an international modelCredit: Getty
    The couple have been publicly dating for over a year.
    Reacting to the post, fans were quick to let the two know how good they looked together.
    One fan wrote: “You guys are cute.”
    Another commented: “Love you so much ❤️❤️❤️”
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    A third commented: “Little cuties!”
    While a fourth wrote: “cutest ever”
    Cindy originates from the Netherlands and is a professional model.
    She currently works as a model and influencer and is signed to Uno Models.
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    And successful influencerCredit: Instagram @wolfiecindy
    The model originates from the NetherlandsCredit: Getty
    Cindy shot to fame in December 2015 when Justin Bieber posted a picture of her on her Instagram and wrote: “OMG who is this??”
    The post made Cindy an instant internet sensation, and shortly after modelling companies were knocking at her door looking to sign her.
    Dele, meanwhile, is hoping to return for Everton soon.
    The midfielder is nearing a return from groin surgery which ruled him out of the start of the season.
    Toffees boss Sean Dyche praised the impact of having Dele around the dressing room as he continues his comeback from injury.
    He said that the midfielder stands out for his tactical nous during video and training sessions and his understanding is noticeably above that of other players.
    She since moved to LA but is often by Dele’s sideCredit: Instagram
    Dele Alli could return to action soonCredit: Getty More

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    Shakira ‘plans bombshell behind-the-scenes TV show on ugly split from Pique’ dubbed a ‘diss track in documentary form’

    SHAKIRA is reportedly set to bare all in a bombshell documentary about her ugly split from former Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique.Once one of the world’s most glamorous couples in showbiz, Shakira, 46, and Pique, 36, are perhaps now better known for their bitter post-breakup feud then they were for their relationship.
    Shakira arrives at Barcelona Airport on Wednesday, November 22 after settling her huge tax billCredit: The Mega Agency
    Shakira attends the 24th annual Latin Grammy on November 16, 2023Credit: The Mega Agency
    Former Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique and Shakira were together 11 years and share two sonsCredit: Getty
    The Colombian pop star has released a number of diss songs taking aim at her ex since their shock split in June 2022.
    One in January with Argentinian DJ Bizarrap appeared to reference Pique’s new relationship with 24-year-old student Clara Chia Marti and claimed he traded a Ferrari for a Twingo and a Rolex for a Casio.
    Pique responded to the track by showing up to work in an £8,000 Renault Twingo and boasting of a sponsorship deal with Casio; he added the cheaper watch would “last a lifetime”.
    In a strange turn of events, Shakira then put a terrifying life-size witch doll on her balcony, facing her mother-in-law’s house in the same street, and blasted the song on repeat, neighbours said.
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    Rumours of Pique allegedly cheating on the singer have long swirled, with Shakira reportedly learning of her ex’s infidelity upon finding an empty jam jar in their fridge.
    Neither Pique nor their children, Milian and Sasha, like strawberry jam and Shakira had only just returned from a trip, it was reported, leaving the star to conclude someone else had stayed in their home.
    Of the documentary supposedly in the works, Shakira expert and Spanish journalist Laura Fa said: “I think it will be about the drama she’s gone through and it will be called: ‘The cheating and me’.
    “It will be the Bizarrap song in documentary form.”
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    Many speculated Shakira could be filming something new when a cameraman travelled with her to court on Monday for her trial in Barcelona where she faced allegations of tax fraud.
    She was also reportedly seen flanked by two cameramen wearing “Film Crew” bibs as she left Barcelona’s El Prat yesterday to fly home to Miami.
    Pictures snapped of Shakira in the Barcelona Airport showed her smiling, looking glam with a bright lip, a red hat, and dark sunglasses.
    Another Shakira expert and journalist Lorena Vasquez said: “It’s clear Shakira is recording graphic material for an audiovisual project, a documentary or a documentary-style reality.
    “It seems nowadays like if you’re a famous person and you haven’t got your own documentary-style reality, you’re nobody.”
    The famous singer avoided a lengthy trial and up to eight years’ prison on Monday by admitting six counts of tax fraud and agreeing to pay a £7million fine in a last-minute plea bargain deal.
    It was alleged Shakira defrauded Spanish tax officials of £12.7million.
    She has previously claimed she paid the full amount the Spanish authorities said she owed before they filed charges, which came to nearly £15million with interest.
    The pop star said on Monday: “While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal well-being in this fight.
    “I need to move past the stress and emotional toll of the last several years and focus on the things I love – my kids and all the opportunities to come in my career, including my upcoming world tour and my new album, both of which I am extremely excited about.
    “I admire tremendously those who have fought these injustices to the end, but for me, today, winning is getting my time back for my kids and my career.”
    Shakira and Pique, who were together 11 years before their split, signed a child custody agreement last December following a marathon 12 hours of negotiations.
    The pop star moved to Miami with their sons in April.
    Shakira was all smiles at Barcelona Airport on Wednesday, November 22Credit: The Mega Agency
    Gerard Pique and his 24-year-old girlfriend Clara Chia MartiCredit: Instagram
    Shakira leaves the Audiencia Nacional on Monday, the day her trial beganCredit: The Mega Agency More

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    Ultimate F1 Wags Instagram rich list revealed, from Verstappen’s stunning partner to Albon’s golfer girlfriend

    THE ULTIMATE Formula One Wags Instagram rich list has been revealed.While the likes of Max Verstapen and Fernando Alonso live in the fast-lane, away from the track fans can keep up with their personal lives on social media.
    Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet have been dating since 2020Credit: Getty
    However, it is their romantic partners and relationships that most are interested in.
    In many cases, the partners of the drivers are just as famous, or even more so, than the drivers themselves.
    With this in mind, BestBettingSites.com analysed Instagram data to reveal to you exactly which F1 WAG is earning the most on Instagram.
    KELLY PIQUET
    Three-time world champion Verstappen shares his successful career with girlfriend Kelly Piquet, the daughter of racing legend Nelson Piquet.
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    The Brazilian model and PR specialist started dating the flying Dutchman in 2020 — having previously been in a relationship with Russian driver Daniil Kyvat and having a daughter together – but they only went Instagram official in 2021.
    The German-born beauty travelled from place to place, spending most of her formative years in France, and then Kelly spent 12 months studying in England before heading back to Brazil, and then going to college in New York — graduating in International Relations.
    These days she pockets nearly £3,000 on average for her Insta postings to her 1.3m followers.
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    Lily Muni is in a relationship with F1 star Alex AlbonCredit: Getty
    LILY (MUNI) HE
    The Chinese professional golfer is known by most for her performances in the LPGA Tour, but did you know she’s also been dating driver Alexander Albon since 2019?
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    The couple met through social media after Muni saw Albon in the TV show Drive to Survive.
    Now Lily Muni could earn over £2,300 per Instagram post.
    Melissa Jimenez is believed to be dating Fernando AlonsoCredit: Instagram
    MELISSA JIMENEZ
    The rumoured new flame of Fernando Alonso comes in at third.
    The sports journalist and the F1 star have both experienced recent separations – Alonso splitting from TV broadcaster Andrea Schlager and Jimenez divorcing footballer Marc Bartra.
    They allegedly started dating this year, and she can earn an average of £2,080 per Instagram post.
    Pierre Gasly is reportedly dating Francisca Cerqueira GomesCredit: Rex

    FRANCISCA (KIKA) CERQUEIRA GOMES
    The Portuguese model, 20, is the daughter of former racing driver Goncalo Gomes.
    She has been spotted alongside Pierre Gasly since 2022, with the couple finally going public this year.
    Cerqueira could earn nearly £1,900 per Instagram post.
    Carmen Mundt is dating George RussellCredit: Instagram @carmenmmundt
    CARMEN MONTERO MUNDT
    The Londoner has been in a relationship with George Russell since 2020, months after the latter finished things with his ex-girlfriend.
    The F1 ace split with former flame Seychelle de Vries, who is the sister of ex-Mercedes academy team-mate Nyck de Vries.
    Mundt was a student at the University of Westminster and studied for a degree in business management and finance.
    After graduating, Mundt took up a job working for investment firm W1 Investment group as a client relationship intern but she moved on to Ruffer LLP in 2022, becoming an investor relations associate.
    She could pocket nearly £1,100 per Insta post.
    Marilou pictured at trackside, cheering on F1 driver boyfriend Lance StrollCredit: Instagram
    MARILOU BELANGER
    Marilou Belanger has got F1 driver Lance Stroll’s heart racing.
    The 24-year-old Canadian model recently confirmed her relationship with the Aston Martin driver, also 24, with a social media post of them kissing.
    And she could earn around £950 for every Instagram post.
    Carola often shares her adventures with Sergio on her social media platformsCredit: Instagram
    CAROLA MARTINEZ
    Carola married Red Bull F1 driver Sergio Perez on June 3, 2018.
    She often shares pictures of her travels following her husband on the tour on her fan page on Instagram.
    Each post on her social media channel could net her £721.
    F1 star Valterri Bottas got together with Australian cyclist Tiffany CromwellCredit: Instagram
    TIFFANY CROMWELL
    Valterri Bottas confirmed his relationship with new girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell back in 2022.
    The Aussie road cyclist, who currently competes for Canyon-SRAM, often takes part in the Grand Tours, winning two stages of the Giro d’Italia Femminile in her career, while coming fifth at the UCI Road World Championships.
    Her Instagram posts are believed to be potentially worth £647 each one.
    Rebecca Donaldson and Carlos Sainz have been spotted together numerous timesCredit: Getty
    REBECCA DONALDSON
    Rebecca Donaldson is a UK-based model but is originally from Scotland and got her foot in the industry when she won her first beauty pageant at 17 years old.
    She is now signed with M±P Models in the UK and many of her photos are taken throughout London, Glasgow, Amsterdam, and Paris.
    Alongside her successful modelling career, Donaldson is the founder of Muse, an activewear clothing line she started during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    She has been linked to Carlos Sainz over recent months and her Instagram posts are worth almost £550.
    ELENA BERRI
    F1 racer Esteban Ocon’s Italian model girlfriend Elena Berri regularly stuns fans with her sexy snaps online.
    And they are said to be worth £437 each post.
    Elena Berri is dating F1 star Esteban OconCredit: Getty
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