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    ‘The man of my life has come in’ – DAZN host Diletta Leotta opens up on first time she met husband Loris Karius

    DILETTA LEOTTA has lifted the lid on the first time she met her husband Loris Karius.It was “love at first sight” for the TV presenter, who has since married the goalkeeper and birthed a child with him.It was love at first sight for Diletta Leotta when she saw Loris KariusCredit: GettyThe couple have had a whirlwind romance and wed last yearCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThey have a one-year-old daughterCredit: AFPThe couple met at Paris Fashion Week in 2022Credit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta was smitten right awayCredit: instagram @dilettaleottaThe couple met in late 2022 and have enjoyed a whirlwind romance since.Leotta knew Karius was the one after first laying eyes on him at Paris Fashion Week, although he made the opening move.She told Bild: “Loris comes in and I said, ‘Girls, the man of my life has come in.'”That was absolutely amazing.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLeotta fell pregnant a few months into their relationship and their daughter Aria, 1, was born in August 2023.A year later they married in Sicily in a star-studded ceremony that involved 160 guests.The pair previously had to spend time apart when Karius was still a Newcastle player, but it is now easier for Leotta to attend his matches for Schalke.The Italian watched on as Karius returned to his position between the sticks after a lengthy absence, helping his side to a 1-0 win over Munster with a string of saves.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKarius’ wages are understood to be dwarfed by his wife’s.Bild say he will pocket around £125,000 for his half-season deal – compared to the estimated £840k-a-year that Leotta earns as a star DAZN broadcaster covering Italy’s Serie A.Sports presenter and ex-Premier League Wag Diletta Leotta stuns in see-through top for live TV broadcast And she has a growing army of social media fans, including 9.1million followers, partly due to sharing snaps in incredible outfits from the Italian top flight. More

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    I was more nervous to meet my girlfriend’s parents than I was to push BGT golden buzzer or for boxing fights, says KSI

    NOT EVEN fighting in front of thousands of people or being watched by millions on TV can make superstar KSI nervous. No, only meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time did that.KSI admits meeting his girlfriend’s parents was more nerve-wracking than boxingCredit: GettyKSI hitting the BGT golden buzzerCredit: ITVHe is a guest judge on the ITV showCredit: ITVThe social media influencer, rapper and boxer has lived more than half his life in the public eye after shooting to fame on YouTube. And his career climbed to new heights after being announced as a guest judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. KSI pushed his first golden buzzer to automatically send 29-year-old singer Stacey Leadbeatter into the semi-finals. But the new panelist reveals that decision – and boxing in front of sellout crowds – was nothing compared to first meeting his partner’s parents. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said: “What would I say is more nerve-wracking? I don’t know, meeting my girlfriend’s parents probably was a lot more nerve-wracking than those two events.”Yeah, definitely. Before that, I’m always like sweating and everything. Like I only get nervous when it comes to relationships.”In terms of fighting or in terms of pressing the golden buzzer or in terms of performing in front of thousands, I never get nervous because I just know what I need to do.”I’m prepared and I’m ready, whereas I guess with meeting someone’s parents, you never know what could happen.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDespite his celebrity fame, KSI keeps his girlfriend private and away from the public eye – but he cherishes the time they spend together. The 31-year-old might just have the most packed celebrity schedule of all time, squeezing in TV and charity appearances into his boxing training. KSI sparks carnage on press conference stage after slapping Dillon Danis with a PANCAKE ahead of boxing grudge fightKSI returns to the ring on March 29 in Manchester against old rival Dillon Danis – three years after the collapse of their original bout. By the time KSI laces up the gloves, he would have played in two charity football matches, in Qatar and the Sidemen match at Wembley. That is also after filming for BGT – but how does he fit it all in? KSI laughs and reveals: “Honestly, I don’t know, I just do it. That’s just how I am. I just make it work.”With the Sidemen match at Wembley Stadium, that’s gonna be insane, 90,000 people screaming.”I don’t even think I’m gonna be able to hear myself. I think that’s gonna be good. “I’m seeing it as like a training session, keeping fit, just running around, passing the ball, having a good time with my mates and raising a lot of money for charity.BGT stars Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, KSI and Bruno TonioliCredit: The Mega AgencyKSI poses with his fellow BGT judgesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/noholdenback/3479470000301991191/?hl=enKSI, pictured in the 2022 Sidemen match, will play in this year’s gameCredit: Alamy”During that, I’ve got like a couple shoots here and there, a couple bits here and there just that I need to do but I just make it work.”I find time to train, whether it’s me waking up early, just to find time to train, I do it. That’s just my mentality, that’s how I am.”KSI has not fought since October 2023 when he lost a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, his first defeat in the ring. He was then forced to cancel his August comeback bout after suffering a hand injury – which he has since recovered from. He also had a fight on his hands just to find an opponent after failing to strike a deal with up to FIVE different names. Even ex-Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge, 44, was bizarrely drafted in before promptly pulling out when KSI made reference to his infamous John Terry feud. It forced the KSI camp to go back over old ground and call upon Danis – a controversial MMA fighter known as Conor McGregor’s training partner. Logan Paul beat Dillon Danis in their 2023 fightCredit: PADanis was DQd for trying an MMA submissionCredit: AlamyIt sparked a mass brawl in the ringCredit: ReutersDanis, 31, pulled out of fighting KSI in January 2023 but made his boxing debut against Logan Paul, 29, last year. It ended in a farcical sixth-round disqualification after Danis attempted an MMA submission in the ring – sparking a mass brawl. The American attacked Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal online before the bout and is still being sued by the Danish model. So KSI admits to hesitating when offering Danis another opportunity and payday – but vows to put the feud to bed once and for all.KSI, who slapped Danis with a pancake at their press conference, said: “He was the fourth, fifth choice. It’s not the first person I wanted to fight.”I think at the time, I was happy to fight him because when I was just coming back from boxing it made sense.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And now I guess it’s frustrating to have to platform him but you know there isn’t many options, there just isn’t many options.”So fair play for him saying yes, but I’m going to punish him for all the things he’s done to me.”KSI slapping Danis with a pancake ahead of their fightCredit: PA More

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    Jermaine Jenas & wife of 16 years SPLIT – months after he was sacked by BBC for ‘inappropriate texts’

    JERMAINE Jenas and his wife Ellie Penfold have split up after 16 years together – only months after he was sacked by the BBC.The former footie star was fired as a Match of the Day pundit and One Show host over “inappropriate texts” sent to female colleagues.Jermaine Jenas and wife Ellie have separatedCredit: InstagramEllie shared the separation statement on InstagramCredit: InstagramFormer Match Of The Day presenter Jermaine issued a public apology to Ellie, the mother of three of his children in The SunCredit: Andrew StyczynskiHeartbroken ex-model Ellie announced the couple were separating in an Instagram post earlier today. It read: “I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it’s necessary.”After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways. “We will remain friends and continue to co-parent. We kindly ask that you respect our children’s privacy during this challenging time. read more in Sport”Thank you, Ellie.”The pair have been married for 14 years since they tied the knot in 2011.They also share two daughters, Geneva and Olivia, and boy, Jacob, together.Jenas, 42, also has an older daughter, Sancha, from a previous relationship who lives in the United States with her mother.Most read in FootballThe ex-England midfielder had spent the last few months apologising to his family and the public since the texts came to light.Jenas’ dad Dennis openly admitted last year that Ellie had kicked him out of the main bedroom the couple shared at their £1million home in Hertfordshire.Jermaine Jenas says he regrets ‘cheating’ & is unsure if wife will forgive himSpeaking to the Sun at the time of his sacking from the BBC, Jenas apologised to his wife but denied being a sex pest.He insisted he had done nothing illegal but said he was sorry if he made the women involved uncomfortable.Speaking less than 24 hours after The Sun revealed he had been fired from Match of the Day and The One Show following the complaints, Jenas said: “I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry.He was sacked in an excruciating online meeting with HR and senior corporation execs, including being shown a string of X-rated messages he’d sent.He told the Sun: “I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry.”In the same interview, he confessed to lying to wife Ellie during a family holiday and sneaking off to take a Zoom call with BBC bosses over his X-rated messages.He told The Sun in August: “We’ve not really spoken properly since. She’s absolutely raging.”In 2023, Jenas and Ellie clashed as he started spending more time socialising with his One Show work colleagues.The pair had explosive rows but, Jenas admitted, they quietly worked through their issues with the help of couples therapy.Jenas only returned back to work last month as he appeared on talkSPORT after a six-month break.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe made it clear he was “coming back as a better person” and has spent the time off “looking inwards, making some improvements”. The pundit made an initial return to broadcasting in October – at the Emirates stadium covering Arsenal v Liverpool for an overseas network but it wasn’t shown on British airwaves.Jermaine Jenas Scandal TimelineJERMAINE Jenas was dismissed in August for sending inappropriate messages to the women he worked with.Here’s what happened:August 22The BBC receives complaints about Jenas workplace behaviour, in regard to text messages.August 22 – Jenas is sacked by the BBC amid allegations he sent inappropriate messages to a female colleague.The presenter is taken off air from both Match of the Day and The One Show.Other colleagues begin to come forward.Jenas responds to BBC sacking: “Right now I can’t talk about it. I can tell you I’m not happy – there are two sides to every story – and I’m going to be speaking with my lawyers on the issue.”The BBC responds to Jenas’ sacking: “We can confirm Jermaine Jenas is no longer part of the presenting line-up.”In an exclusive interview with the Sun on Sunday, Jenas revealed he wanted to say sorry to girls he texted but the BBC blocked him.September 7November 24The couple share four children togetherCredit: InstagramJenas leaves News UK in August after his last appearance on talkSPORTCredit: Peter JordanJenas was a promising footballer with England and made more than 300 Premier League appearancesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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    Harrowing story of undefeated boxer who ‘lost his mind’ after drugs binge before ‘murdering wife’ and committing suicide

    IT appeared Edwin Valero had the world at his feet as an undefeated champion with a beautiful wife and two children. But outside the ring he was battling a fight against drug addiction which would ultimately cost him his life.Edwin Valero had 27 wins all by KOCredit: AFPEdwin Valero pictured with wife JenniferBut he led a dark life in privateCredit: ReutersValero committed suicide in 2010Credit: AFPWBC president Mauricio Sulaiman told SunSport: “He had unbelievably heavy hands. “Very unfortunately his life ended in tragedy, in controversy, but what happened inside the ring was tremendous by him. “Valero grew up in Merida, Venezuela and began boxing at 12 in a bid to combat the anger that raged inside of him. He had an 86-6 amateur record with 57 knockouts, winning national titles three years in a row before turning professional in 2002. READ MORE IN BOXINGValero broke the record by winning his first 18 fights all by KO in a display of power never-before-seen. He was also becoming somewhat of a myth behind-the-scenes in boxing gyms, regularly KOing sparring partners in chilling fashion. By 20 bouts, Valero was WBA super-featherweight champion and later won the WBC belt in 2009. WBC boss Sulaiman – his father Jose in charge at the time – befriended Valero on the boxer’s rise to stardom. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSulaiman told SunSport: “He was very nice, very quiet. He had a great charisma, macho type, but he was a family man.” Valero shared son Edwin Antonio and Jennifer Roselyne with wife Jennifer.Mike Tyson doesn’t hesitate when revealing heavyweight who would have beaten him Heading into the late 2000s and Valero was making huge waves in the sport, linked with massive fights against the likes of Manny Pacquiao.But he also led a secret life of drink and drugs, which caused a strain on his relationship. In 2010, Valero was accused of assault after his wife was hospitalised with bruises and a damaged lung. The feared fighter denied wrongdoing – while wife Jennifer told cops she hurt herself falling down stairs. Valero’s troubles outside the ring also included being denied a 2009 fight on Pacquaio’s undercard after his visa was rejected due to a DUI in Texas. The boxer continued to KO opponents around the world, from America, Asia and Mexico. But he would celebrate with drug binges back home in Venezuela – something that would have fatal consequences. Valero was one of boxing’s hardest hittersCredit: AFPHe knocked out every one of his opponentsCredit: GettyHe was world champion in two weightsCredit: AFPSulaiman said: “The sky was the limit for Valero because he was young and talented and powerful. “Very unfortunately, he experienced the evil of cocaine. In just a short period of time, he lost his mind.” Valero’s final fight was against Antonio DeMarco in February 2010 in Mexico – he won via ninth-round KO and retained his WBC lightweight title.But just two months later and he was dead alongside his wife.Sulaiman said: “After his fight in Mexico – he fought in Monterrey, Mexico – he flew back to Venezuela and some people introduced him to cocaine and he had a horrible week.”We were contacted by his family and friends and my father was a couple of days away from getting a humanitarian visa so that he could travel to a rehab facility in the United States.”And there was also one in Cuba that was ready to receive him. And unfortunately, history turned that way and it didn’t happen.” Valero’s 24-year-old wife was found stabbed to death on April 18, 2010. Valero walks after being arrested in a police station in 2010Credit: ReutersHe would commit suicide one day laterCredit: ReutersValero was arrested after Jennifer’s body was discovered in a hotel in the city of Valencia, Carabobo.The 27-0 champion – who won every fight by KO – was considered the prime suspect – but he never faced his day in court. Valero was discovered hanging in his jail cell just a day after his arrest – committing suicide only 24 hours after allegedly killing his wife. Reports in Venezuela claimed Valero admitted to hotel security and police that he had murdered his wife.Jennifer’s family accused Valero of being a violent, drug-addicted bully who stopped eating or sleeping before taking it out on his wife.Sulaiman and his dad saw Valero and his family dining out after his last fight – unaware of the horrors that would follow. He said: “I never could have believed what happened.Very unfortunately his life ended in tragedy, in controversy but what happened inside the ring was tremendous by him. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman”I was completely shocked. Heartbroken in disbelief because he was a real good friend.” “He was a very dear, fighter, dear friend. And it’s just a tragedy.” Both Valero and his wife had public burials in Venezuela.Their kids were taken in by Jennifer Carolina’s sister and their daughter later took up amateur boxing in her father’s honour. A 2016 film titled El Inca – Valero’s boxing nickname – was selected as Venezuelia’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.Valero’s brother-in-law – Jennifer’s brother Yoel Finol – also became a boxer and represented Venezuelan at the 2016 Olympics. In the run up to the Rio Games, Finol revealed he had forgiven Valero for his alleged horrors and only began boxing as a kid due to his influence. Finol is now a 3-0 pro bantamweight but he has not fought since 2020.READ MORE SUN STORIESValero remains the WBC’s only champion with a 100 per cent KO ratio with his career in the ring still celebrated to this day. But the questions he left unanswered also still remain.Yoel Finol, left, is Valero’s brother-in-law and an Olympic boxerCredit: Reuters More

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    A house of fury & the truth about Lauryn Goodman’s move… what’s really next for Annie & Kyle after THOSE pics?

    FOR a man who fathered two children with his ex-mistress, enjoyed a covid-busting orgy with hookers, exposed himself in a bar and romped with a reality star in his Bentley, this is by no means a disaster for Kyle Walker.So what if he was pictured leaving an Italian hotel with two women late at night before heading off to a nightclub – merely hours after playing happy families with his estranged wife and four kids on a shopping trip?Love rat Kyle Walker got touchy-feely with Annie lookalikes at a hotel bar and club until around 2amCredit: BackGridHe treated the pair to £5,300 Super VIP extravagance at the Italian city’s star-studded Tocqueville 13Credit: BackGridAn onlooker said: ‘The women looked at ease in Kyle’s company, sticking close by his side’Credit: BackGridHe’s done far worse, surely. And yet, that’s the problem, isn’t it? He has set the bar so low that being photographed with two women leaving a hotel and heading to a nightspot is unlikely to cause him a sleepless night in the grand scheme of misdemeanours.But what about Annie?Those close to the couple have been at pains in recent weeks to stress that they are in the best place they’ve ever been since the scandal involving his former lover Lauryn Goodman erupted long over a year ago.In public, his representatives insist that the pictures taken outside the Casa Cipriani hotel are entirely innocent and there is no reason to believe otherwise. In private, they will be tearing their hair out that he could have put himself in this position, yet again.Sources tell me he flew home at the weekend (he’s currently injured) to collect more of his belongings to fill his £10,000-a-month apartment in Milan which is now ready for him to move into.He jetted back before the images of his latest night out emerged – no doubt thankful of the timing.FINAL NAILS IN COFFINBut whilst Casa Walker will be filled with fury today, those who advise him will also feel a twinge of exasperation. They had repeatedly warned him to behave from the moment he touched down.It was a near daily mantra for the England full-back. He was desperate for breathing space to gather himself away from the prying eyes of the British tabloid media.Man City star Kyle Walker confesses to betraying ‘soulmate & best friend’ Annie Kilner in astonishingly honest interviewBut far from using it to reflect, he appears intent on adding a few more final nails to the coffin for good measure. The images, however innocent they may be, will undoubtedly upset Annie.Sure, she’ll have been far angrier in the past, and with good reason. But it’s the lack of thought for her feelings that will sting most.He must have known how it would look just 24 hours after Annie and the kids made a flying visit to Italy? The images, however innocent they may be, will undoubtedly upset AnnieCredit: BackGridAnnie was pictured without her wedding ring this weekCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeLauryn’s proposed move to Italy appears to be off – despite posing next to a removal truckCredit: BackGridOne source said: “He doesn’t care. It’s as though he is deliberately sabotaging any hopes they have of staying together. “And nothing is going to change. The bar has now been set at baby. If that can’t end their marriage then being pictured with two women outside a hotel isn’t going to cause any problems for him.”It’ll be put down to Kyle being Kyle. It’s what he does. It’ll anger Annie without a doubt, but he’s been doing this to her for years and it’s now an accepted part of their relationship.”They’re up and down. It changes from week to week. But the chances are this is going to be a bad week.”But they will no doubt take some comfort from the fact that Lauryn’s proposed move to Italy appears to be off. After vowing to emigrate to Italy to be closer to the £150,000-a-week footballer – whilst posing next to a removals truck with her worldly goods on the back – she remains in Blighty. More

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    Inside Kyle Walker’s night with 2 party girls in Milan day after wife flew home – & group’s whopping bar bill revealed

    FOOTIE love rat Kyle Walker hits the town with two party girls — 24 hours after wife Annie flew home to England.The Three Lions and AC Milan ace, 34, got touchy-feely with the Annie lookalikes at a hotel bar and club until around 2am.Kyle Walker hit the town with two party girls — 24 hours after wife Annie flew home to EnglandCredit: BackGridThe love rat got touchy-feely with the Annie lookalikes at a hotel bar and club until around 2amCredit: BackGridHe treated the pair to £5,300 Super VIP extravagance at the Italian city’s star-studded Tocqueville 13Credit: BackGridWalker has found a new club — whisking the two girls to the nightspot a day after his wife and boys ­jetted back to England.The Man City ace, on loan at AC Milan, enjoyed a £5,300 Super VIP extravagance with the pair at the Italian city’s star-studded Tocqueville 13.Sources at the nightclub say the group partied into the early hours.Earlier Kyle was seen with his arm around one of the dark-haired women, both lookalikes of wife Annie, as they left a hotel bar to go to the club at 2am. Read More on SportOur exclusive photos show Kyle, who was wearing his wedding ring, appearing to touch one woman’s hair as she flicks it back flirtatiously.At Tocqueville, the £150,000-a-week England defender’s group spent £2,474 on a table at the heart of the club. They paid £1,200 for a magnum of Dom Perignon champagne and £1,600 for a 1.75-litre bottle of Clase Azul Reposado tequila.Sources say the group partied until 4am, although Kyle left before then. Most read in FootballOne said: “Kyle made sure he got one of the best tables for him and the girls and didn’t hold back. He played it cool in terms of ­dancing — but seemed to have a great time.”A day earlier, on Monday, Kyle, Annie and their four boys were seen shopping in Milan.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleKyle and Annie, currently going through a divorce, were seen leaving the Prada shop at tourist hotspot Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.She and the boys are thought to have flown back to the UK that evening.The following night, on Tuesday, Kyle, currently sidelined by injury, went to the Casa Cipriani Hotel where he arrived at 10.45pm.The hotel offers £1,000-a-night suites and a private members’ restaurant and bar, the Living Room, which was packed with celebrities for Milan Fashion Week including Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and his Italian girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.Kyle, in blue trousers, white Prada T-shirt, a striped cardigan and baseball cap, is understood to have met the two women inside the Living Room, which has live entertainment and DJ sets.The women were seen giggling as they left the Living Room at around 2am on Wednesday.Kyle ushered them into an electric BMW iX7 which was driven two miles to Tocqueville 13. The women were dressed elegantly, with one in a white fur coat and the other a long burgundy coat.An onlooker said: “The women looked at ease in Kyle’s company, sticking close by his side.“It appeared as if they had spent a good few hours together, they were laughing and joking as Kyle’s driver collected keys at the valet.“At one point one woman flicked back her long brown hair and Kyle reached over to touch it.“He then had his arm around the woman’s waist. He looked like the cat that got the cream.An onlooker said: ‘The women looked at ease in Kyle’s company, sticking close by his side’Credit: BackGridThe women were dressed elegantly, with one in a white fur coat and the other a long burgundy coatCredit: BackGridThe onlooker said: ‘At one point one woman flicked back her long brown hair and Kyle reached over to touch it’Credit: BackGridA day earlier, on Monday, Kyle, Annie and their four boys were seen shopping in MilanCredit: BackGrid“Kyle was obviously having a good time, but whatever the situation, it doesn’t look good when Annie had just flown home following a family get-together.”Tocqueville 13’s Instagram page is crammed with images of scantily clad women writhing on the dance floor, and that night was dubbed ICON, with DJs spinning hip-hop, reggaeton and afrobeat music.The venue, which is spread over two floors and closes at 5am, has built a reputation for hedonistic late-night partying.On social media, revellers can be seen crossing the dance floor waving magnum bottles of Moët & Chandon champagne with bottle sparklers attached.Another Milan nightlife source said: “Tocqueville 13 is notorious for footballers, basketballers and wealthy Milano men because it’s filled with hot women.“They can go there and splash their cash and are sure to end up with a woman on their arm.Walker joined AC Milan on loan in the January transfer windowCredit: GettyThe love rat fathered two kids while still married to Annie with ex Lauryn Goodman“The club doesn’t open until 11.30pm so is very much a late-night spot and by the time it closes the sun is coming up.”Kyle’s two companions were spotted together the next day, later on Wednesday, wearing sunglasses, outside the swish Portrait Hotel.Sources close to Kyle said the women were friends of a man — his Italian agent — he was having ­dinner with in the private members’ club at Casa Cipriani Hotel and were sitting on a nearby table. The source said they were later joined by other people known to Kyle’s agent when they moved on to the club.They insisted Kyle didn’t drink any alcohol and left the club earlier than the others.Kyle joined AC Milan on loan in the January transfer window after asking Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola if he could leave for a new challenge.WHAT HE ORDERED£1,600 1.75l Reposado Tequila£1,200 magnum of Dom Perignon£2,474 for VIP tableKyle and wife Annie married in 2021 and have four sons — Roman, 12, Riaan, nine, Reign, seven and baby Rezon, born last April.The star has been at the centre of a love spat between Annie and his ex Lauryn Goodman, 34, with whom he fathered two kids while still married to Annie.After confessing to fathering the second child with Lauryn, Kyle was kicked out of the family home in December 2023.Annie, heavily pregnant at the time, vowed it was the last straw after several previous scandals and filed for divorce in August.In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the footie ace apologised and begged for forgiveness, vowing to clean up his act.Despite the strains placed on her relationship with Kyle, Annie brought the kids over to Italy to watch their dad’s AC Milan debut.Last month she whisked her kids to Dubai during half-term. While there they enjoyed a night out with the Rooneys, before flying to Milan to see Kyle again.Since his move Kyle has been staying in a suite at a five-star hotel in Milan.The right-back played through a muscular problem to his left thigh when AC Milan were knocked out of the Champions League by Feyenoord on February 18.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has missed games against Torino and Bologna and was said to be unlikely to feature in tonight’s match against Lazio.Annie, who ditched her wedding ring weeks ago, was seen out in Cheshire on Friday.Big-time player to dad of 6 By RYAN PARRYKYLE Walker’s complex lovelife began in 2019 when he and sweetheart Annie Kilner briefly split.He had a fling with influencer Lauryn Goodman and she gave birth to son Kairo in April 2020.Kyle and Annie reconciled and wed in 2021. In 2023 Lauryn said she was pregnant again. Daughter Kinara was born in August.At Christmas 2023 Lauryn texted Annie to say Kyle was the dad.He apologised in a Sun exclusive in January 2024.That April Annie gave birth to fourth son Rezon.She filed for divorce from the ace last October. More

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    Sandro Tonali and stunning partner Juliette Pastore get engaged as Newcastle star’s Wag shows off sparkling ring

    SANDRO TONALI is set to tie the knot with stunning partner Juliette Pastore after proposing with a huge ring.The Newcastle star announced their engagement on Instagram with a loved-up post.Sandro Tonali is set to tie the knot with partner Juliette PastoreCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreJuliette showed off her gleaming ring on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @anitamorii via @juliette_pastoreThe loved-up couple have been together since 2019Credit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreJuliette is a fashion designer and modelCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreTonali and Juliette shared a kiss, while the model and fashion designer flashed her gleaming ring at the camera.The Italian midfielder simply captioned the post “YES” alongside a wedding ring emoji.Toon team-mates Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Dubravka and Emil Krafth commented on the post to say congratulations to the happy couple.Tonali and Juliette, both 24, reportedly began dating in 2019.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe duo are believed to have briefly split, before rekindling their romance in 2021.Juliette proved an instant hit with Newcastle fans when Tonali joined the club from AC Milan in the summer of 2023 in a £60million deal.She was on the private jet that initially brought him to the North East, hopping off in a cleverly chosen black and white top.Away from cheering on her husband to be at St James’ Park, the influencer runs her own clothing label named Juliette.24 Club.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSShe specialises in taking old vintage clothing and transforming it into something up to speed with modern trends.March has the potential to be an extra special month for Tonali, with Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on the 16th.Newcastle’s Alexander Isak talks to Alan Shearer about Champions League desires After serving the end of his ten-month betting ban, Tonali has featured 32 times this season, scoring three goals.She has her own fashion business called Juliette.24 ClubCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastoreJuliette and Tonali both hail from BresciaCredit: Instagram / @juliette_pastore More

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    Pep Guardiola and estranged wife Cristina Serra begin divorce proceedings with pair even using the same lawyer

    MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola and his estranged wife Cristina Serra have begun divorce proceedings – and are even using the same lawyer.The couple announced their shock split in January after agreeing to end their 30-year relationship at showdown talks in Barcelona.Pep Guardiola has split from wife Cristina after 30 years togetherCredit: RexThe break-up was announced last monthCredit: GUSTAVO GONZALEZBut they are determined to avoid an ugly court battle and remain on such good terms they will share the same legal team.Sources say they have already agreed the initial terms of a multi-million pound settlement agreement that could be finalised in a matter of weeks.Pep’s extraordinarily rare “one couple, one lawyer” divorce means the formal end of their marriage will not be contested by either side.Respected Spanish journalist Lorena Vazquez, who broke the story of their split, revealed: “They want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”As you can imagine money is not going to be an issue and they have already agreed the initial terms to make sure this separation is the most cordial possible.”They have a very good relationship, so much so that the same lawyer is arranging the whole thing.”The divorce is on the way and is being left in the hands of people with their absolute trust.”She told Spanish TV programme ‘Y Ahora Sonsoles’ the couple split after Pep signed a two-year extension at the Etihad to keep him at City until 2027.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSPep and Cristina celebrate after the Champions League finalCredit: GettyThe Guardiola family pose together at Wembley in 2018Credit: AFP via GettySince then his reigning champions have been in freefall amid his worst spell as a manager.City are 20 points adrift of league leaders – and Champions-elect Liverpool – after suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Arne Slot’s side on Sunday.Watch hilarious moment Pep Guardiola tells fan ‘your wife is going to kill me’ after bizarre tattoo stunt But as he begins the mammoth task of rebuilding his side, pals insist Pep is still clinging onto hope of an unlikely reconciliation.He has previously been pictured wearing his wedding ring in a sign that he has not yet given up.But sources say he is “more amenable” to the idea than fashion entrepreneur Cristina.Their marriage is said to have hit the rocks five years ago after Cristina decided to return to Barcelona alone.Since then they have lived separate lives as Pep chased sporting immortality in Manchester.The couple first met when an 18-year-old Pep went to a fashion store owned by Cristina’s family to model some outfits by Spanish designer Antonio Miro.At the time, he was playing for Barcelona’s B team, while she was an actress who had appeared on Spanish TV.Pep’s sister Francesca once said: “He was very handsome, a good student, always getting good marks, the teachers drooled over him, he was already seductive when he was little.”Guardiola celebrates winning the Champions League with wife Cristina and daughter MariaCredit: GettyThe couple had been together throughout Pep’s playing and managerial careersCredit: AlamyCristina gave up acting to concentrate on her successful clothing business and is now said to be worth over £30million.Meanwhile, Pep established himself as one of the best midfielders of his generation, winning multiple titles with Barcelona’s first team, before entering management.He became the youngest manager to win the Champions League in 2009, lifting the most sought-after trophy in his first season in charge of Barcelona’s first team.The demands of day-to-day management took their toll though, and in 2012 he quit as boss in order to take a year out.He admitted: “I’m drained and I need to fill up.”Cristina has since said she was “feeling great” after news of their split emerged but has refused to speak publicly about the break up.Their influencer daughter Maria, 24, recently opened up about the lessons her parents have taught her.She told a Spanish magazine: “My parents have always advised me to find what I am passionate about.”They encourage me to try new things, to accept failure and to keep searching until I find my calling, because when I do, full dedication will come naturally.”They also remind me that the most important thing in life is to love and be loved.READ MORE SUN STORIES”In the end it all comes down to feeling loved.”Even in situations where we feel out of place, they tell me to listen carefully to others, there is always something valuable to learn from each person we meet.”Maria Guardiola attended Wimbledon alongside her parents last summerCredit: AP More