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    My dad won the Ballon d’Or and played with David Beckham – I’m making my own way as a model and dating Spanish royalty

    LUIS FIGO’S stunning daughter works as a model and is dating Spanish royalty.Daniela is the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star’s eldest of his three daughters.
    Daniela Figo is a modelCredit: Instagram / @danielasfigo
    The beauty is Luis Figo’s daughterCredit: Instagram / @danielasfigo
    She is dating Beltran LozanoCredit: Instagram / @danielasfigo
    Beltran is the King of Spain’s cousinCredit: Instagram / @danielasfigo
    She is half Portuguese and half Swedish due to her mother Helen Svedin hailing from Scandinavia.
    And Daniela, 24, is following in her mother’s footsteps as she forges a career in modelling.
    The beauty already has a large presence on social media with her amassing 100,000 Instagram followers.
    And in several snaps she is seen with her boyfriend Beltran Lozano.
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    He is distant cousin of Spanish king Felipe VI.
    Rumours spread that they were dating earlier this year and their relationship was confirmed via a post during a romantic skiing holiday.
    Lozano is an avid golfer and he regularly posts loved up snaps of him with Daniela.
    He posted one photo of the couple enjoying date night alongside the caption: “My full state of happiness.”
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    Daniela’s dad Figo won the Ballon d’Or in 2000 and he played alongside David Beckham at Real Madrid.
    He was the first signing of the club’s Galactico era after they controversially triggered the £54million release clause in his Barca contract.
    He won eight league titles in his career with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan.
    Daniela is half Portuguese and half SwedishCredit: Instagram / @danielasfigo
    She has 100,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @danielasfigo
    Her dad won the Ballon d’Or and was one of the best players in the world during the early 2000sCredit: Instagram / @danielasfigo
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    Inside Rebecca Loos’ life with reality TV doc husband Sven Christjar Skaiaa after Beckham scandal

    REBECCA Loos has lived a seemingly blissful life after the David Beckham scandal.The glamour girl, now 46, claims she had a fling with Becks after his move to Real Madrid in 2003.
    Rebecca Loos has lived a seemingly blissful life after the David Beckham scandalCredit: Instagram
    The glamour girl claims she had a fling with Becks while he was at Real MadridCredit: Reuters
    Rebecca Loos is now happily married to her husband Sven Christjar SkaiaaCredit: Instagram
    Dutch model and reality TV star Rebecca hit the headlines in 2004 after the shock allegations were leaked during her time as the Beckhams’ PA.
    And following the hit new Netflix series Beckham, Rebecca has spoken out for the first time – slamming David for playing the “victim” – but also in a bid to put the suspected infidelity behind her.
    Since the scandalous era, Rebecca went on to marry Sven Christjar Skaiaa who she said is “nothing like” the footballing legend, reports the Mail on Sunday.
    Describing herself as “happily married” to the Norwegian doctor, the couple live in Norway with their two sons Magnus, 13 and Liam, ten. 
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    Rebecca previously said: “[Sven and I] are as madly in love as we were the day we met and I am so proud of him.
    “We are an excellent team. I’m totally supportive of everything he does.”
    The couple met when Sven was working as a medic on the TV series 71 Degrees North in 2008. 
    They went onto wed in a small ceremony four years later before moving to the mountains for a new life.
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    Describing her husband, Rebecca said: “He’d never have an affair in a million years.
    “He’s different to David [Beckham]. I would never cheat or lie to Sven because I love him so much.”
    The news outlet revealed after the doc was released, Rebecca said: “The simple truth is that I am very happily married.
    “I have a wonderful wife and two very special kids. There is nothing any third party can do to change these facts.”
    And speaking of her past that she regrets, Rebecca said she doesn’t keep anything from her kids.
    She added: “I’m very open about everything. They know Mummy’s been a naked model and been on the cover of Playboy….
    “They know their mummy has a naughty side!”
    Privately-educated Rebecca was appointed as an aide to Becks — 800 miles away from his wife Victoria, 49 — after his £25million move to Spain.
    Without referencing the liaison directly, Becks, 48, said in the documentary that stories about the alleged affair were “horrible” and left him “feeling sick every day”.
    But Rebecca last night hit back, claiming: “The stories were horrible, but they’re true.
    “It’s all, ‘poor me’. He needs to take responsibility.
    “I understand he has an image to preserve, but he is portraying himself as the victim and he’s making me look like a liar.
    “If I stay silent I will be known as the liar, the one who made up stories.
    “He is indirectly suggesting that I’m the one who has made Victoria suffer…. He’s the one that’s caused the suffering.
    “He talks in the documentary about this ultimately being his private life, shutting it down.
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    “I think it’s one thing to keep your private life to yourself. It’s another thing to mislead the public.”
    Rebecca added: “When I went public all those years ago I stuck precisely to facts, because I was this 26-year-old with no support behind me going up against the most powerful couple in the world.”
    Rebecca said she was going up against the ‘most powerful couple in the world’ when she spoke of the affairCredit: BackGrid More

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    Who is Trent Alexander-Arnold and what happened to him?

    TRENT Alexander-Arnold is a professional footballer and savvy businessman who hails from Liverpool. But he’s been in the headlines for a very different reason of late, so let’s take a look at what happened to him.
    Trent Alexander-Arnold during the England v Australia international friendly at Wembley Stadium on October 13Credit: Getty
    Who is Trent Alexander-Arnold?
    Trent John Alexander-Arnold, born October 7, 1998 in Liverpool, joined his hometown club aged at the age of six and graduated from the Liverpool FC Academy.
    Since then the youngster has risen through the ranks and into the senior squad.
    Alexander-Arnold made his first-team debut in the League Cup against Tottenham Hotspur.
    But his breakthrough came in 2017 after a serious injury to former Reds defender Nathaniel Clyne.
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    He has since won everything there is to win in English football, including the Premier League and Champions League.
    Trent is also a longtime international player, having represented England at every youth level.
    The wing-back played his first senior game for England in June 2018 in a friendly against Costa Rica at Elland road, which the Three Lions won 2-0, and has since gone on to become a regular in the international setup.
    Alexander-Arnold is also a businessman, with his limited company recording more than £3.5million in assets since he launched it aged 18.
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    All Star Sports Ltd was set up in October 2016 to focus on the Liverpool the footballer’s image rights.
    This talent for business is nothing new — as a kid he made a small fortune selling clothes worn by Liverpool and Everton players, saying the profits went to buying his parents a house.
    He also signed an extension to his boot deal with Under Armour in 2019, reportedly worth £6.4m over four years.
    Does Trent Alexander-Arnold have a girlfriend?
    According to multiple reports, Trent’s girlfriend is British model and influencer Hannah Atkins.
    Atkins does her best to keep her personal life under wraps, even opting for a private account on Instagram.
    Alexander-Arnold is also yet to confirm that they are dating, choosing to focus on football when using social media.
    However, the pair were pictured together in Ibiza last summer, enjoying a romantic getaway.
    They were also spotted having lunch two years ago in Cheshire, following an injury to the Liverpool star that kept him out of Gareth the squad for the Euros.
    What is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s net worth?
    Reports of Alexander-Arnold’s net worth vary dramatically.
    Numerous outlets including GiveMeSport have the wing-back’s net worth at around £2.5million, which seems low considering his reportedly £180,000 weekly wage, sponsorship agreements and business ventures.
    However, SalarySport puts his net worth very specifically at £28,480,400, which seems like it might be more in the ballpark.
    What happened to Trend Alexander-Arnold during Storm Babet?
    Alexander-Arnold avoided death by inches on October 19 after a 40ft electricity pylon was uprooted in treacherous 70mph winds caused by Storm Babet.
    The high-voltage power line, weighing around half a ton, smashed on to the car in front of the England ace’s £90,000 Range Rover.
    Trent slammed on the brakes and swerved before hitting the BMW X5.
    The shaken Liverpool star was then seen getting out and speaking to the other driver which was struck by the power line.
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    Both drivers miraculously escaped unharmed from the crash on a wet country lane near Knutsford, Cheshire.
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    Jack Grealish looks loved-up with Sasha Attwood as model posts ten pics including herself in daring mini dress

    SASHA ATTWOOD shared her love for Jack Grealish loud and proud by posting a TEN-PHOTO tour of glamour.The model wore a mini dress in one image to underline what she called “a lovely bit of lovely life recently”.
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    Sasha Attwood posted a string of dazzling shots
    Sasha and long-term partner Jack Grealish could hardly look happier
    The fashion model has been with Grealish more than a decadeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sasha__rebecca/
    Blissful memories wee recalled amongst the picturesCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Sasha posted an exotic array of snaps
    The couple have been together since they were aged 16 and look happier than ever in Sasha’s latest snaps.
    Her 264,000 Instagram followers variously described her as the “prettiest girl I’ve ever seen” and a “gorgeous angel”.
    The influencer, 27, was certainly sparkling – just like the fortunes of her boyfriend.
    Grealish won the hearts of football fans from many other clubs after the extended way he celebrated Manchester City’s Treble last season. 
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    The England winger, 28, slotted a three-day bender into his rejoicing.
    But after the Three Lions qualified for Euro 2024 with a 3-1 defeat of Italy on Tuesday he had no time to enjoy the achievement in similar fashion.
    After coming on as a substitute at Wembley, he again had just a late cameo in City’s 2-1 home Prem win over Brighton on Saturday.
    Off the pitch he appears to be enjoying an idyllic life with Sasha.
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    Grealish and Sash enjoyed sultry get-aways this summerCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
    Sasha took a trip down memory lane with many shots
    With flowers and all that shopping, Sasha still squeezes in a selfie
    Sasha shared big moments in the lives of loved ones
    The online star is happy to go close with some shots
    The couple, both from Birmingham, had a blissful holiday in France in July.
    And a date night in Manchester was amongst recent romantic engagements.
    Sasha’s smile in her latest batch of Instagram snaps was at its brightest when she posed with Grealish.
    The range of rosy memories included one of the Eiffel Tower and another of a large TV screen with Barbie on it – suggesting even this busy couple can sometimes squeeze in a cosy evening at home.
    Serene in yellow, Sasha enjoys a tippleCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
    Sasha’s choice for comfort viewing was clear to see
    Special settings were also part of Sasha’s mass photo posting
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    Bobby Charlton & Norma Ball: Their incredible 64-year love story from meeting at Manchester ice rink to raising a family

    BOBBY Charlton and his sweetheart Norma Ball enjoyed an incredible 64-year love story that began when meeting at a Manchester ice rink.They met the year after England and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby, whose death aged 86 has prompted worldwide tributes, survived the Munich air disaster.
    Devoted married couple Bobby and Norma Charlton had two daughters
    They wed on August 30 1961, two years after first meeting at a Manchester ice rinkCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Sir Bobby and Lady Charlton were together for 64 yearsCredit: 2013 David M. Benett
    The couple married in 1961 and raised two daughters Suzanne, who became a BBC weather presenter, and Andrea.
    Suzanne’s son Robert was named after his iconic granddad.
    It was Lady Charlton who announced in 2020, with his approval, that Sir Bobby had been diagnosed with dementia.
    Norma said they hoped the announcement could “help others” who were suffering and their loved ones.
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    Both Bobby and Norma, née Ball, were by nature private people – despite his status as a footballing golden boy and a global superstar.
    But the strength of their loving bond was clear to all who knew them, even playing a part in a family fall-out.
    Norma was there watching at Wembley Stadium when Bobby and his team-mates won the World Cup on July 30 1966.
    Days earlier he hit the two unstoppable shots against Portugal which clinched the Three Lions’ place in the final, where they beat West Germany 4-2.
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    She also accompanied him to Buckingham Palace in July 1994 when he received his knighthood.
    Sir Bobby rarely spoke about his long rift with older brother Jack, who was also part of that World Cup-winning side.
    But he did talk about it in 2007, revealing there was tension between his wife and his mother Cissie as well as Jack.
    And he revealed how when it came to a choice, he sided with his wife.
    Sir Bobby also accused Jack of making “absolutely disgraceful” statements about Norma.
    He said: “My wife is a very strong character and does not suffer fools gladly.
    “I am not suggesting my mother was a fool – there was a clash and it just never went away really.”
    He was responding after Jack claimed Sir Bobby failed to visit their mother before her death and appeared to blame Norma for falling out with her.
    But Sir Bobby insisted his wife had tried in vain to make peace with Cissie, leaving him with an agonising choice to make.
    He told The Times: “We stopped seeing each other – at the end of the day you have to have your priorities and mine was my wife.
    “I suppose if I’d made a major effort, maybe I could have changed things – but it wouldn’t have changed anything at all.”
    Jack died aged 85 in July 2020, having also suffered from dementia.
    Bobby was angry about newspaper interviews in which Jack criticised Norma, describing her as “hoity-toity”.
    The younger brother accused ex-Leeds United defender Jack of making “a big mistake”, adding: “I don’t understand why he did it.
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    “He couldn’t possibly have known her and said what he said – I was astonished.
    “I made my mind up that I would protect my wife whatever happens and that’s the way I saw it.”
    Bobby and Norma celebrated together at a reception following England’s World Cup final triumph over West Germany in July 1966Credit: 2005 Getty Images
    They lived together in Lymm in CheshireCredit: Mirrorpix
    They raised daughters Suzanne and Andrea at their Cheshire homeCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
    They travelled from Heathrow to Australia in June 1970 after that summer’s World Cup in Mexico where Bobby was subbed off in England’s quarter-final defeat
    Norma accompanied Bobby to Buckingham Palace when he was knighted in July 1994Credit: UPP:Universal Pictorial Press and Agency
    They were a regular presence at Manchester United’s Old Trafford homeCredit: Carl Recine More

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    Laura Woods reveals hilarious cooking fail after hosting dinner party and you’ll never guess what it was supposed to be

    LAURA WOODS has shared a post on her Instagram exhibiting her cooking skills.And while hosting skills seem to be up to scratch, the presentation of her food left something to be desired.
    Laura Woods showed off her cooking skills at a dinner party she hosted last nightCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    While the presentation of the cutlery received full marksCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    The presentation of the fish left something to be desiredCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    Woods hosted a dinner party for her pals where she cooked fish and chips.
    Although judging by the pics and her own admission, she may have forgotten to actually batter the fish.
    In a series of posts to her Instagram story she wrote: “Lessons from last night’s dinner party…
    “My presentation skills are 10/10.
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    “My time management is non-existent.
    “My cooking is even worse.”
    The TNT Sports presenter took particular pride in the presentation of her gold cutlery, which featured a gold knife, spoon and fork wrapped in a napkin.
    Woods went on to joke that a “shovel” may have been more useful than the cutlery given the deconstructed nature of the cod.
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    A friend was puzzled as to where the fish was to go with the chipsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    Woods left talkSPORT this summer to become TNT Sports’ lead presenterCredit: Getty
    She also presented ITV’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup this summerCredit: Getty
    She also shared a screenshot of her friend’s verdict on the presentation of the meal, with her friend saying: “Where’s the fish?”
    The presenter hit the headlines recently when she went public on her romance with former Love Island star Adam Collard, 27.
    Last week, Woods broke her silence on dating the reality star when appearing on the Monday Mile podcast with Aimee Fuller.
    She said that she did not intend to make it clear the two were ‘Instagram official’ with a loved up video, mistakenly uploading the post to her public account rather than her private one.
    She said: “So, I made a slight error, you know when you upload something to your main feed that’s meant to be like close friends? 
    “I didn’t even know I could do that to be fair, but I did, and let me tell you how much that turns me inside out, for people to see anything private about me and a relationship, is basically what it is.
    “For anyone to see that part of me fills me with dread. It sounds like it’s a bad thing but only because I associate social media and relationships in a bad way. Almost nothing good can come from sharing.
    “Maybe I’ve learned, maybe it’s something historic, I’ve never thought it was a good idea to share them.”
    Adam, for his part, appears to be extremely smitten with the presenter and last week got a romantic tattoo saying “Adore u” which many believe is a reference to his relationship with Woods.
    The 36-year-old hit the headlines recently when it was revealed she was dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Getty More

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    US Women’s star Ali Krieger hints her ex-wife Ashlyn Harris cheated on her with actress Sophia Bush in cryptic post

    US FOOTY star Ali Krieger appears to have confirmed rumours her ex-wife Ashlyn Harris cheated on her with actress Sophia Bush.The two USA internationals are breaking up four years after they tied the knot as their relationship is “irretrievably broken”.
    USA star Ali Krieger has hit the headlines after a cryptic postCredit: Reuters
    She was previously married to fellow footy ace Ashlyn HarrisCredit: 2023 Getty Images
    Since that announcement, numerous reports have claimed that Harris, 38, is already back on the dating scene.
    She is believed to be now seeing American actress Bush, star of One Tree Hill.
    Now Krieger has fuelled that speculation with her latest social media post appearing to suggest that their relationship began while she was still with Harris.
    Sharing a photo of herself in training, she wrote: “Preparing for playoffs while in my Beyoncé lemonade era.”
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    The 2016 Beyonce song she is referring to addresses the pop sensation’s husband Jay-Z’s infidelity.
    And it appears that the 38-year-old Krieger has some of the biggest names in US soccer on her side.
    The legendary Alex Morgan commented: “These comments do not disappoint.”
    Fellow US international Crystal Dunn wrote “Ooop” while Sophia Smith also commented with: “Energyyyy.”
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    The post was made on Thursday – which was Harris’ birthday.
    The USWNT’s official Twitter account had wished her a happy birthday – although that was also hijacked by angry fans.
    One response read: “Y’all knew what you were doing by posting this hot mess.”
    As another said: “Well, this is one way to drive engagement. Not the best way, but definitely a way.”
    Publication People stated this week that Bush and Harris went on a first date “weeks ago”.
    The 25-capped Harris hung up her boots in November 2022 after a distinguished career as a goalkeeper.
    Krieger, 39, is still currently playing for Gotham FC but has announced she is going to retire after the NWSL playoffs.
    She and Harris adopted a boy and girl together during their time together.
    They married in December 2019 just nine months after announcing their engagement.
    Defender Krieger made 108 appearances for USA and both she and Harris lifted the World Cup in 2015 and 2019.
    Talking previously about the difficulties of being team-mates while in a relationship, Harris said: “The team comes first.
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    “We actually don’t stay in the same room [on the road]. If we are in the same room, we’re in separate beds because sleep is a huge part of our recovery. 
    “I think that’s the hardest part. We don’t get really good time together. We have to make time even though we see each other all the time. It’s tricky.”
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    I can relate to Beckham – it’s tough being in long-distance relationship with a Little Mix star, says Oxlade-Chamberlain

    ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN says he can relate to David and Victoria Beckham as he admitted the toughness of being in a long-distance relationship.The 35-capped England international began dating music superstar Perrie Edwards from hit band Little Mix in 2017 shortly after joining Liverpool.
    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he and partner Perrie Edwards can relate to The BeckhamsCredit: Getty
    David and Victoria Beckham discussed the difficulties of their long-term relationship in the new documentaryCredit: Reuters
    Oxlade-Chamberlain left England to sign for Turkish side Besiktas during the summerCredit: Instagram @besiktas
    He has discussed the difficulties of not living with his family now he’s abroadCredit: Instagram/@perrieedwards
    While he was lifting the Champions League, European Super Cup, Club World Cup, Premier League, Carabao Cup and the FA Cup during his six seasons at Anfield, their relationship continued to blossom.
    The couple had a baby boy together in 2021 and then announced their engagement in the summer of 2022.
    However, while Oxlade-Chamberlain decided to move to Turkish giants Besiktas in August, work commitments meant that his family were not able to join him on a full time basis.
    Just like thousands of other football fans, he and Perrie did find time to watch the recent David Beckham Netflix documentary together.
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    At times, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Edwards, a high-profile England footballer and a member of a globally successful girl band, have been described in tabloid reports as “the new Beckhams”.
    Speaking to The Athletic, the former Arsenal ace said: “I think they were a bit of a bigger deal than we are.
    “I thought [the documentary] was amazing. It was a big eye-opener for me actually.
    “Even as a footballer, knowing how things can be, I didn’t realise how much Beckham had gone through. Even Perrie watched it. She loves Posh Spice.”
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    The documentary delved into how much time the Beckhams spent after his move to Real Madrid, then uprooting his family again to head to America only for him to return to Europe on loan at AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
    Oxlade-Chamberlain revealed that Perrie and their son, Axel, have been flying back and forth to Istanbul to stay with him and he admits that the distance from his loved ones is the hardest part of playing abroad.
    He said: “Even when I was at Liverpool they would often come up for a week and go back down for two weeks because Perrie has to work in London a lot of the time.
    “There were elements I could relate to [in the documentary]. Perrie could relate to a lot of it, too, travelling back and forth and recording while looking after our little boy.
    “He talks a lot now and he’s a bit more switched on at two-and-a-bit, so he’s starting to question where I am and what I’m doing, but he’s slowly understanding.
    “But these are the sacrifices you have to make for your future and your family’s future.
    “They understood [Besiktas] was the best opportunity to tick all the boxes that I need to tick and come and play some football.
    “They came here last week and it was like a little holiday for us. We’re making it work.”
    Oxlade-Chamberlain has enjoyed a rollercoaster start to life in Turkey and has already seen a change in manager in his brief stint there.
    So far he has scored once in ten appearances and he says he is loving life on the pitch despite the cauldron of pressure at Besiktas from their expectant fans.
    He added: “I’m at a proper, proper football club with ambition and a big fanbase and expectation.
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    “That need to win and that need to perform is definitely still there.
    “I just want to play. I need to play, to take this opportunity and see what I can still achieve while my legs are still moving.”
    The England international and Little Mix star got engaged last yearCredit: Instagram
    Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie posing with the Champions League trophy in 2019Credit: Reuters More