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    Meet world’s biggest WAG with more fans than Georgina Rodriguez & pals like Madonna… can you guess her footie boyfriend?

    WITH 64.4 million fans on Instagram, she’s got more followers than Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.But chances are Brits may not have heard of Brazilian superstar Anitta, who can lay claim to the title of the world’s most popular WAG.Brazilian megastar Anitta is officially the world’s most popular WAGCredit: GettyDespite being worth a reported $50m, she remains relatively unknown in the UKCredit: AlamyWith multiple accolades under her belt, the singer says she’s ready to take on the English-speaking worldCredit: Savage X FentyCareer highlights for the star so far include performing at the Rio Olympics opening ceremony and joining Madonna on stageCredit: Instagram @anittaOne of the biggest Latin musicians of her generation – with more than 30million monthly Spotify listeners, a Grammy nomination, and collaborations with stars such as Cardi B and Kylie to her name – Annita is said to be worth a cool $50million.So she’ll certainly be out-earning her footballer beau, Vinicius Souza, who hails from plucky Championship side Sheffield United.From humble beginnings in a Rio de Janeiro favela, Annita has conquered South America with her chart-topping hits, even performing at the Olympics opening ceremony.Fiercely independent, she acted as her own manager for years, and has even sat on the board of Latin America’s biggest banks.Read More FeaturesAnd a viral video of her getting a tattoo on her bum spiralled into a controversial political scandal engulfing then-president Jair Bolsanaro.So just who is the “Queen of Brazilian Pop”?Humble originsWith an artisan mum and a car battery salesman dad, Anitta was born in 1993, growing up in the Honório Gurgel favela, one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro.Following her parents’ divorce when she was a toddler, the family found themselves even more strapped for cash. Most read in FootballThe future pop-megastar slept in the same room as her mum and brother, as this was where their aircon was – but they could only afford to switch it on for a few minutes every night.Anitta has spoken since about how much family means to her – and how they keep her humble.“Family is the thing that makes me feel grounded,” she said, speaking to Nylon mag.“When I come back home, I’m treated as the same motherf***er as always. I speak to them literally every day.”While she’d always declared at a young age that she was destined to be a star, it was a viral video uploaded in 2010 of her singing into a stick of deodorant that led to that becoming a reality.At just 16 years old, she caught the attention of record label Furacão 2000, which specialises in a style of music called “funk carioca”.Family comes first for the superstar, who grew up in a room with her mum and brotherCredit: InstagramRio – Brazil’s second largest city – is home to landmarks such as Christ the Redemeer and the Sugarloaf MountainCredit: AlamyAfter releasing her first single, Meiga e Abusada, in 2012, she then brought out her self-titled debut – which went straight to number one and is certified platinum in her home country.Shortly after this, the music video for her second single, Show Das Poderosas, went viral.In less than a week, it became Brazil’s most-watched music video on YouTube of all time.Now, with 32.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, she’s widely considered to be Brazil’s biggest female popstar.She’s won four Latin American Music Awards, three MTV Music Video Awards, and has been nominated for a Grammy for best new artist – while her 2022 hit Envolver spawned a TikTok challenge of twerking with your head on the floor.The star has also frequently cited Madonna as an inspiration, and performed alongside her in front of 1.6 million people on Copacabana Beach in Rio.Fiercely outspokenAnnita isn’t afraid to do things her own way, having acted as her own manager until 2019, maintaining total control over sponsorship partnerships, business deals, and directing her own music videos.She has spoken confidently about showing off her cellulite – but is also happy to talk about her plastic surgery journey, which includes a nose job, jaw-line reshaping, and multiple breast reductions. Speaking to Nylon she said: “I won’t be pretending I’m some type of way that I’m not.”Annita joining Madonna – who she cites as one of her biggest inspirations – on stage earlier this yearCredit: GettyThe superstar has only gone from strength to strength since going viral on YouTube in 2010Credit: AlamyAs one of Latin America’s biggest stars, the singer has performed with stars including Snoop Dogg and Cardi BCredit: Getty“Girls don’t need men for s**t. We got vibrators, we got friends – we got gay friends, which is way better than any other f***ing husband. Trust me.”While she proudly embraces her sexuality, she’s also made it clear that she’s so much more than just a sex object.She told Today: “I don’t care about talking about sexuality. It’s part of our life, and it’s a big part of who I am, so I don’t mind at all being asked about it. I love being a sexual person. It’s part of my character. “I just don’t like it when people think that’s just it. When people treat me as if ‘Oh, being sexy is all she knows.’ No, that’s not all I know. I was managing my own career for so many years. I’m a business woman. “I can’t be reduced to just sex – I do so much, and I still want to do much more.”Insta’s biggest WAGsWhile Anitta may take number one spot, here are the other WAGs that have stacked up the followers on Instagram… and become stars in their own right.Georgina Rodriguez – 61.6mAntonela Roccuzzo – 40.3mBecky G – 47.4mVictoria Beckham – 33mPerrie Edwards – 19.2mAlisha Lehmann – 17mPilar Rubio – 11mBruna Biancardi – 10.6mLeigh-Anne Pinnock – 10mDiletta Leotta – 9.1m‘15million boyfriends’Since coming out as bisexual in her first Netflix documentary, Vai Anitta, in 2018, the star has been open about her relationships – and the variety of her dating life.“I hate hiding things,” she told Nylon. “Yeah, [I] f*** girls too.”She’s previously been linked to stars including Brazilian singer Mr Thug, dancer Ohana Lefundes, Colombian megastar Maluma, and 365 Days actor Simone Sussina.And in 2017, she took a leap into marriage, tying the knot with Brazilian businessman Thiago Magalhães in a private ceremony in the Amazon rainforest. But things only lasted for a year before they split.Anitta – who says she has ’15 million boyfriends’ – has a love life that’s hard to pin downCredit: GettyAnitta was married to businessman Thiago Magalhaes for a yearCredit: RexThe Brazilian star has most recently been linked to Sheffield United midfielder Vinicius SouzaCredit: RexMost recently, Anitta’s been linked with Sheffield United and former Flamengo player Vinicius Souza, with the pair recently seen together at Paris Fashion Week, as reported by Billboard.But while he may be her boyfriend for now, she’s happy to admit that exclusivity in relationships isn’t exactly something she craves – and she’s been in plenty of open relationships before.“I have 15 million boyfriends, whatever,” she told Nylon.“If the guy makes me feel respected and incredible, I don’t care if he sleeps with another woman. I’ve had boyfriends who never cheated on me, but they treated me like trash.”I stopped caring about all of the things that I used to care about, like record sales, or the number of people talking about me. Now, I honestly just want to have a good timeWhile she’s always had a free-wheeling attitude to life, a hospitalisation in 2022 that left her thinking she was “going to die” led to further enlightenment.“I got really sick and was so physically ill I couldn’t work, and I hadn’t stopped working in so many years,” she told Today, adding: “It was a big wake up call.”Doctors investigated her illness for five months to no apparent avail.It was only after travelling to Mount Everest to heal with shamans that things got better.“After my health issues, I started taking better care of my spirituality. I follow Yoruba religion, and I had to jump into that. I dove into myself, and everything that makes me feel peace,” she said.“I stopped caring about all of the things that I used to care about, like record sales, or the number of people talking about me. I used to care so much. Now, I honestly just want to have a good time.”She counts celebrities such as Camila Cabello among her palsCredit: GettyAfter performances at Coachella and more recently in London, she has her sights set on global dominationCredit: GettyBum tattoo scandalWhen it comes to activities outside of music – and outside of jetting around the world to see her lovers – Anitta has also kept herself busy in the world of business.In 2019, she became Head of Creativity and Innovation for the Brazilian version of the drink Skol, launching Skol Beats – a citrus take on the beer, coming in several fruity flavours.And in 2021, she became a member of the Board of Directors of Nubank, the largest Fintech bank in Latin America – and even played a crucial role in getting the bank listed on the Brazilian stock exchange.While she’s no stranger to dipping her toe into politics, being an outspoken advocate for protecting the environment and LGBT rights, she also became embroiled in a political scandal for a very different reason.In February 2021, a video went viral showing Anitta getting “I love you” tattooed on her bum.One year later, right-wing Brazilian artist Zé Neto took a swipe at the star – because of a political debate over government subsidies for the arts, known as the Rouanet law.And I was thinking that all I was doing was an intimate tattoo“We are artists who do not depend on the Rouanet Law,” he said to the crowd.“Our fee is funded by the people. We don’t need to put a tattoo on our butt to show that we are doing well.”Anitta’s hordes of fans turned against him – and it was exposed that Zé Neto himself had relied on public money to fund his shows.READ MORE SUN STORIESEventually, the spiralling scandal led to state public prosecutors investigating funding irregularities in 29 municipalities across the country.“And I was thinking that all I was doing was an intimate tattoo,” the star later posted on X. More

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    F1 team chief Flavio Briatore, 74, ‘rekindles romance with 44-year-old model ex-wife Elisabetta Gregoraci’

    F1 heavyweight Flavio Briatore has rekindled his romance with former wife Elisabetta Gregoraci, according to reports in Italy.Briatore – who currently works as a special advisor to F1 team Alpine and part-owned QPR from 2007 to 2011 – married Elisabetta in 2008. Former model wife Elisabetta Gregoraci is the ex-wife of Flavio BriatoreCredit: InstagramElisabetta got married to Alpine special advisor Briatore in 2008Credit: InstagramElisabetta has one son with BriatoreCredit: InstagramThe couple, who split in 2017, pictured here in 2014Credit: Getty – ContributorThe couple are now linked with a rekindlingCredit: Getty Images – GettyTwo years later they welcomed son Nathan into the world but by 2017 the couple separated after nine years of marriage. Briatore, 71, already had a daughter, Leni Olumi Klum, from a previous marriage to German-American model and TV host Heidi Klum.Elisabetta, 44, has been romantically linked with Florentine entrepreneur Giulio Fratini in recent years.But reports in Italy state the two have drifted apart while Elisabetta remains close with Briatore. READ MORE IN F1Briatore meanwhile has been linked with Naomi Campbell, former Ralph Lauren model Kat Mack, and Polish model Marzena Cieslik in the past. The former team principal of Renault F1 recently posed for a “family selfie” with his two ex-wives and son Nathan and daughter Leni.Now, according to Dagiospa and Gazzetta dello Sport, Briatore and Elisabetta – who are almost 30-years apart in age – have rekindled their romance.But that is not the only love drama to hit the F1 track.Most read in MotorsportBritish driving sensation Oliver Bearman is reportedly caught up in a love triangle.The 19-year-old reserve driver is rumoured to have broken up with girlfriend Estelle Oglivy. TikToker Estelle Ogilvy’s glam life as she splits time between jetting to watch F1 boyfriend Oliver Bearman and studying But the aspiring model is said to be getting back with another up and coming F1 star ex.Bearman, who made a sensational F1 debut earlier this year for Ferrari, was previously dating Oglivy – a 22-year-old law graduate who has over 130,000 followers on Instagram.But the pair seem to have called quits on their relationship, despite Ogliviy heading out to support Bearman during his one and only F1 appearance back in March in Saudi Arabia.According to @F1GossipOfficial, a gossip social media account that follows the latest off-track news from F1, the pair have unfollowed each other on Instagram.Oglivy has also unfollowed F1 team Haas, who Bearman has secured a full-time seat with from 2025.The social media activity has sparked rumours of a split.And another online decision from Oglivy, who is of French and British heritage, is leading people to believe she has returned to date ex-boyfriend Franco Colapinto.Colapinto, 21, is currently competing in F1 for Williams where he replaced Logan Sargeant after the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Argentine driver was previously rumoured to be dating Oglivy before she went public with Bearman.And since the apparent breakup from Brit sensation Bearman, Oglivy has re-followed ex Colapinto – sparking rumours of the pair rekindling their relationship.Oliver Bearman could have found himself caught up in an F1 love triangleCredit: AlamyThe rising star appears to have broken up with girlfriend Estelle OglivyCredit: Instagram/silly_lettuceOglivy has sparked rumours of a return to an ex-boyfriendCredit: Instagram / @silly_lettuceThe law graduate has re-followed Williams driver Franco ColapintoCredit: Getty More

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    Andy Carroll seen with Lou Teasdale in first snaps since it was revealed pair had started dating

    EX-ENGLAND striker Andy Carroll steps out with celeb hairdresser Lou Teasdale — after it emerged they had started dating following his marriage break-up.The pair grabbed a coffee and a bite to eat from a Costa in London.Andy Carroll steps out with celeb hairdresser Lou TeasdaleCredit: SplashThe pair have started dating following his marriage break-upCredit: SplashIt is the first time they have been seen together in public since it was revealed they have struck up a romanceCredit: SplashIt is the first time they have been seen together in public since it was revealed they have struck up a romance.Ex-Liverpool and Newcastle United ace Andy, 35, confirmed in a statement to last week’s Sun on Sunday that he had split from wife Billi Mucklow, 36, earlier this year.It later emerged he has been on a string of dates with Lou, 40, formerly a stylist for pop star Harry Styles and the rest of One Direction.She is said to have visited Andy in France, where he is currently playing for fourth division side Bordeaux.Read More on SportHe bagged both goals in his side’s 2-1 win away at Olympique Saumur on Saturday.And he was then pictured 650 miles away from Bordeaux with Lou in London yesterday.An onlooker said: “They seemed happy together and Andy had a smile on his face.”Geordie Andy and Towie star Billi — who have three kids — secretly split in July after a turbulent two-year marriage.Most read in FootballShe is reported to have felt “blindsided” by him dating Lou so soon after their separation.Andy, who has two more kids from a previous relationship, was with Billi for 11 years.Andy Carroll and Billi Mucklow split two years after glam wedding where superstar singer Teddy Swims performedHowever, their wedding in 2022 was nearly called off after a picture emerged of him drunkenly passed out in bed with two women in Dubai on his stag do. Billi forgave him after one of the women insisted nothing sexual happened.The veteran striker, who once earned a rumoured £80,000-a-week, is on less than £3,000 at Bordeaux and says it costs him money to play there.Andy confirmed that he had split from wife Billi Mucklow earlier this yearCredit: Instagram/billimucklowLou was a stylist for Harry Styles and the rest of One DirectionCredit: Getty More

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    Ronaldinho’s son, 19, moves to England with influencer girlfriend as he follows in Barcelona legend’s footsteps

    RONALDINHO’S son has moved to England and is set to play for Burnley.Joao Mendes, 19, has made a permanent move to the UK with his girlfriend Giovanna Buscacio, 24.Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes has moved to England with his girlfriendCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes is following in his father Ronaldinho’s footsteps in footballCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashMendes is set to play for Burnley in the ChampionshipCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashMendes has moved to the UK with his influencer girlfriend Giovanna BuscacioCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashGiovanna has over 131,000 followers on InstagramCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes was pictured with a Clarets shirt in August after reportedly signing with the Championship outfit.Reports now suggest the winger, who could start out in Burnley’s Under-21 side, has now moved to Manchester.The Brazilian has reportedly been living in Manchester since September with his influencer girlfriend with whom he’s been with for two years.Giovanna has over 131,000 followers on Instagram and has been sharing several snaps on social media showing their new life in England.Read More on FootballMendes has been following in his father’s footsteps since the age of 13 when he started playing club football in Brazil.The led the forward to Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy where he played until June.Mendes’ contract with Burnley will reportedly run for the next two years.Ronaldinho, 44, burst onto the scene in the 2002 World Cup when he helped Brazil lift the trophy by beating Germany in the final.Most read in ChampionshipThat led to a lucrative move to Barcelona in 2003 where he amassed a staggering total of 94 goals and 71 assists in 207 appearances.The star forward also won two LaLiga titles, the 2005 Ballon d’Or and the 2006 Champions League during his five-year stint with Barca.Watch as Lamine Yamal, 17, stars alongside Ronaldinho and Barcelona legends in incredible new kit advertThe Brazil legend rolled credits on his 17-year career, which also saw him playing for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, in 2015 with 33 goals in 97 caps.Giovanna has already started sharing snaps from their new life in EnglandCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes is set to start playing for Burnley’s Under-21 sideCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashGiovanna shares a series of glam pics on social mediaCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashGiovanna will be rooting for Mendes from the standsCredit: @giobuscacio/Newsflash More

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    Inside Michael Schumacher’s daughter’s glam wedding with ‘celeb bonus’, 4am raving…& stricken star’s ‘likely’ attendance

    GUESTS at Michael Schumacher’s daughter’s wedding partied until 4am despite noise complaints from neighbours.Gina, 27, tied the knot with partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca on Saturday – with her F1 icon dad likely in attendance.Gina and Iain Bethke pictured in 2017Credit: GettyMichael carrying Gina as a toddlerCredit: RexHorse enthusiast Gina pictured at a competition in Germany in 2015Credit: GettyStricken Schumacher is understood to spend a lot of his time at the £27million villa on the sun-soaked Spanish island his wife Corinna bought in 2017.The seven-time F1 champion has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.But it is believed the 55-year-old was at his daughter’s wedding at the weekend.There is now speculation Schumacher could attend the wedding celebrations of his son Mick Schumacher after he got engaged at the weekend to his long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic.More on SchumacherStaff from Jardines Events, who worked at Gina’s wedding, had to hand over their mobile phones before entering the villa so no photos would be taken inside, reports Bild.Guests were also instructed to leave their mobile phones at the door and no media were given permission to attend.The ceremony at the Port d’Andratx villa lasted around half an hour and was followed by a banquet and party.Guests arrived in the Palm Garden at 4pm, and sat in a semicircle around a white pavilion.Most read in MotorsportGina and Iain, who have been together for seven years, exchanged their vows at 4.45pm.Michael Schumacher security guard ‘tried to blackmail stricken F1 star for £12million so he could pay off his debts’Her floral lace dress cost around 3000 euros (£2,500) and she wore a gold bangle on her wrist from Cartier.While it was a joyous day for the Schumachers, neighbours of the villa were left bleary-eyed as partying went on until 4am.Several residents complained they were kept awake by loud music.The bass from a specially installed music system is claimed to have caused the area to shake, reports Bild.In Majorca, authorities have been known to cut the electricity of party households when there are too many complaints from residents.But the Schumachers are said to benefit from a so-called “celeb bonus” – meaning authorities likely turned a blind eye as they’re celebrities.And the day before the wedding, around 100 guests were invited to a ‘White Party’.Security measures were ramped up in and outside the exclusive Mhares Sea Club in Puigderrós.Horse enthusiasts Gina and Iain went official with their relationship nearly seven years ago.The reports about the wedding in January did not specify whether Michael would attend.He turned 55 in January just days after the tenth anniversary of his tragic ski accident on December 29.Michael Schumacher pictured with a baby Max Verstappen, right, and his daughter GinaCredit: NetflixSchumacher pictured skiing in 2005Credit: AFPIn September 2020 it was claimed Schumacher was spending time at the villa in Majorca.Spanish press said he had been moved from his Swiss home to the exclusive property, which is located on the upmarket estate of Las Brisas near Andratx in the south-west of Majorca.The revelation came after ex-Formula 1 team boss Flavio Briatore’s ex-wife Elisabetta Gregoraci claimed: “Michael doesn’t speak, he communicates with his eyes.“Only three people can visit him and I know who they are.”Speaking on the Italian version of Big Brother, the brunette added: “They moved to Spain and his wife has set up a hospital in that house.”German tabloid Bild first linked the F1 legend to Florentino Perez’s Majorca mansion in July 2018, saying Corinna snapped it up for £27million so she could spend holidays there with family and friends.The house was bought by building magnate Perez in 2005 but he put it up for sale in 2017 after the death of his wife Mari Angeles Sandoval.The villa is part of a 15,000 square metre estate which boasts two swimming pools, a helipad, a gym and a huge palm-tree-fringed garden.Updates on the racing legend’s health have been few and far between.Gina and her brother Mick wished their dad happy birthday with touching messages when he turned 55.Gina wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday Papa! throwback to one of many of our adventures.”The post was accompanied by a picture of her and her brother as kids with the F1 star.Mick, now 25, wrote: “Happy birthday to the best Dad ever. Love you!”The message showed a photo of them both wearing helmets, with a young Mick smiling and holding his thumb up as Michael looked lovingly towards him.Schumacher’s ex-Formula One team Mercedes also posted a birthday message urging him to “keep fighting”.Michael’s younger brother Ralf, who was also an F1 driver, told Bild at the end of last year: “Nothing is like before.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “I miss my Michael from back then. Life is sometimes unfair. Michael had been lucky many times in his life, but then the tragic accident happened.“Fortunately, modern medicine has made it possible to do some things.” More

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    Michael Schumacher future daughter-in-law is one of very few with access to stricken legend’s secretive inner circle

    THE future daughter-in-law of Formula One icon Michael Schumacher is among the few people allowed inside the families secretive inner circle. Mick Schumacher got engaged to long-term partner and Danish model Laila Hasanovic, 23, over the weekend with hopes growing that Michael may be able to attend the ceremony.Mick Schumacher with his fiance Laila HasanovicCredit: InstagramThe couple recently got engaged with Laila said to be already allowed inside the Schumacher inner circleCredit: GettyMichael Schumacher hasn’t been seen or heard from in over a decade since he was badly injured in a ski accident with MickCredit: EPAIt comes after Laila was reportedly given a vote of confidence by the Schumacher’s to see Michael, 55, earlier this year.Only a handful of people have been allowed to know the latest on the former Ferrari, Mercedes and Benetton legend since his tragic ski crash over a decade ago.Michael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.Very little has been made public on Michael’s health status since the accident with his loving wife Corinna choosing to keep his life private.read more in SchumacherBut Laila has proven herself as a trusted member of Corinna’s exclusive inner circle since becoming loved up with Mick over two years ago.The lovers regularly share cute photos to their millions of followers on social media with Laila announcing their engagement via her Instagram. The lingerie model comes from Copenhagen and has Bosnian roots.She was first seen by Schumacher’s side at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix.Most read in MotorsportSince then the former Miss Denmark finalist and Mick have gone from strength to strength with her regularly being included in family events.The family are said to be “smitten” with the model, according to German newspaper Bild.I was banned from visiting Michael Schumacher – his family told me I would be sad if I saw him, says F1 rivalThey also say she is the only girlfriend of Mick’s who has ever seen Michael.Laila has even paid tribute to Michael on social media in the past with a touching tribute. In March she posted a series of photos to her 300,000 Instagram followers showing off her handbag and room.In one of the snaps her AirPod case can be seen with the iconic number 47 logo emblazoned on it.Fans of Michael quickly spotted the 47 which is still seen as synonymous with the driver as he drove under that number.THE INNER CIRCLESince 2013, Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.This includes forming a tight knit group of people allowed to see the icon and those who can’t due to fear of his private life being leaked.Schumacher is said to have regular meetings with his former teammate Luca Badoer at Ferrari.As well as his manager Sabine Kehm – who is arguably the closest non-family member to Michael both before and after the accident.The third member of the circle is Jean Todt who has been close to Michael for over 30 years.The pair reportedly still watch F1 races together but Todt has admitted in the past that the F1 legend “is no longer the Michael we knew” before the accident.Ex-Ferrari ace and Michael’s teammate Felipe Massa – regarded as “Michael’s younger brother” – has also been allowed to see his old pal occasionally.Laila is a model from Denmark with Bosnian rootsCredit: InstagramMichael with his wife Corinna who has controlled the inner circle since his horror accidentCredit: Getty Images – GettyCorinna has also been forced to make the tough decision and cut certain people out of Michael’s life in recent years.Some of these people include ex-teammate Rubens Barrichello, former manager Will Weber and ex-F1 team boss Eddie Jordan.Weber once made sensational claims that “we have only heard lies” from the distraught family.It comes after Michael appeared for the first time among people outside of inner circle earlier this year.The seven-time F1 champion is said to have attended the marriage of his daughter Gina, 27, to Iain Bethke, in a private ceremony in Spain.The pair tied the knot in Majorca, at the family’s luxury villa, near the upmarket resort of Port d’Andratx.Schumacher’s attendance has never been confirmed by the family but reports claim he was at the event.All guests were told to leave their mobile phones at the door with no media allowed near to the villa.MICHAEL’S TRAGIC ACCIDENTThe retired seven-times world champion, and his then 14-year-old son Mick set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel in December 2013.The pair were skiing down the mountain when tragedy struck for Michael.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He was not travelling at excessive speed when the freak accident happened.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two.Michael was quickly airlifted to hospital where he underwent two life-saving operations.Doctors later said the headgear is the only reason he’s still alive.Michael was then placed in a medically induced coma to try to reduce the swelling and in the decade since the F1 superstar has never been seen in public and health updates have been very rare.Mick has found the years since incredibly tough, according to former driver Johnny Herbert.Herbert said: “Mick has said he could always talk to Michael about racing before the accident. That is one of the saddest things for any sportsman.”It would have been a very important part of his development at that time. But Mick never had that unfortunately. He just had that relationship up until the skiing accident.”READ MORE SUN STORIESStricken Schumacher has spent much of his time since at the £27million Majorcan villa.It is believed to have been adapted allowing a team of doctors and nurses to provide the perfect care.What happened to Michael Schumacher?MICHAEL Schumacher’s life was hanging by a thread 10-years-ago as medics tried desperately to keep him alive after a tragic skiing crash that left him with horrific brain injuries.The F1 legend was given the best possible treatment as he was put into a medically induced coma, had his body temperature lowered and underwent hours of tricky operations on his brain.Back in 2013, the retired seven-time world champion, and his then 14-year-old son set off on the Combe de Saulire ski run in the exclusive French resort of Meribel.Footage from his helmet camera revealed he was not travelling at excessive speed when his skis struck a rock hidden beneath the snow.He catapulted forward 11.5ft and crashed into a boulder head first that split his helmet into two and left him needing to be airlifted to hospital for two life-saving operations.At one point his family were told to brace themselves for the worst case scenario as the situation was much worse than originally believed.At the time, medics said Schumacher was likely to stay in an induced coma for at least 48 hours as his body and mind recovered.But the coma ended up lasting 250 days – more than eight months.After he woke up in June 2014, he was discharged from hospital and sent to his home in Lake Geneva to get further treatment.Since then his wife Corinna and his inner circle of friends have expertly avoided almost anything leaking out about his health status.Only small amounts of information have been released including reports that Schumacher was in a wheelchair but can react to things around him.In 2019, it was said that Schumacher was set to undergo breakthrough stem cell therapy in a bid to regenerate and rebuild his nervous system.Renowned France cardiologist Dr Philippe Menasche, who had operated on him previously, was set to carry out the treatment that would see cells from his heart go to his brain.Following the treatment at the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris, he was said to be “conscious”, although few other details were given about his state.Michael’s daughter Gina got married to Iain Bethke earlier this with the F1 legend rumoured to have attendedCredit: Babiradpicture/Shutterstock More

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    Hopes for Michael Schumacher as he ‘could attend son Mick’s wedding’ amid rumours he appeared at daughter Gina’s

    HOPES are growing for Michael Schumacher as it’s speculated he could attend his son’s wedding following rumours he appeared at his daughter’s nuptials.The seven-time F1 champion is said to have attended the marriage of his daughter Gina, 27, to Iain Bethke, in a private ceremony.Michael Schumacher, seen here in July 2006, reportedly attended his daughter Gina’s weddingCredit: GettyGina and Iain went public with their relationship in 2017Credit: Babiradpicture/ShutterstockGina with her then boyfriend Iain BethkeThe pair tied the knot in Majorca, at the family’s luxury villa, near the upmarket resort of Port d’Andratx.Schumacher’s attendance has not been confirmed by his family.Stricken Schumacher has reportedly spent much of his time at the £27million villa, which is believed to have been adapted allowing a team of doctors and nurses to provide round-the-clock care.The F1 star, now 55, suffered life-changing injuries after a serious skiing accident in Grenbole in December 2013.Read More on SchumacherHe spent months in a medically induced coma and eventually returned to his home at Lake Geneva in Switzerland in September 2014.He has since been cared for by his wife Corinna and a team of medical experts.In September 2020 it was claimed Schumacher was spending time at the villa in Majorca.Spanish press said he had been moved from his Swiss home to the exclusive property, which is located on the upmarket estate of Las Brisas near Andratx in the south-west of Majorca.Most read in MotorsportHis family has opted not to give any details on his condition.Schuey’s family awarded £170k damages over AI-generated ‘chat with F1 star’Reports in the Spanish press though have claimed Schumacher attended his daughter’s private ceremony.Majorcan news outlet Ultima Hora said the service lasted around half an hour.It’s said to have been followed by a banquet and party, including a performance by a country music band.Among the guest list was Michael’s brother Ralf and his partner Etienne Bosquet-Cassagne, who also attended a pre-party at upmarket Mhares Sea Club on Friday afternoon.Guests were instructed to leave their mobile phones at the door.No media were given permission to attend.Gina did take to social media to post a picture of the newlyweds once the ceremony was over.Along with the photo, she wrote: “Forever yes to you, yes forever.”MICK NOW ENGAGEDNow, speculation has started that Schumacher could be set to attend the wedding celebrations of his son Mick Schumacher after he got engaged at the weekend to his long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic.The lingerie model shared a photo of a ring on her finger on her Instagram account, writing: “Then it’s game over.”Schumacher Jr though has yet to post about the engagement on his social media sites.Father and son were skiing together in the French Alps when Michael suffered his horror crash.However it was only in March 2017 that Mick talked openly about his dad’s influence and referred to his father as an “idol” and “role model”.Updates on the racing legend’s health have been few and far between.Gina and her brother Mick wished their dad happy birthday with touching messages when he turned 55.Gina wrote on Instagram: “Happy Birthday Papa! throwback to one of many of our adventures.”The post was accompanied by a picture of her and her brother as kids with the F1 star.Mick, now 25, wrote: “Happy birthday to the best Dad ever. Love you!”The message showed a photo of them both wearing helmets, with a young Mick smiling and holding his thumb up as Michael looked lovingly towards him.Schumacher’s ex-Formula One team Mercedes also posted a birthday message urging him to “keep fighting”.Michael’s younger brother Ralf, who was also an F1 driver, told Bild at the end of last year: “Nothing is like before.”He added: “I miss my Michael from back then. Life is sometimes unfair. Michael had been lucky many times in his life, but then the tragic accident happened.“Fortunately, modern medicine has made it possible to do some things.”His wife Corinna offered a rare insight on her husband’s state in a Netflix documentary in 2021.She said “I miss Michael every day.“But it is not just me who misses him. It’s the children, the family, his father, everyone around him. I mean, everybody misses Michael, but Michael is here.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Different, but he’s here, and that gives us strength. We’re together. We live together at home.”Mick Schumacher has now got engaged to his girlfriend Laila HasanovicCredit: RexSchumacher suffered a tragic skiing accidentCredit: AFP More