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    Is Didier Drogba married and does he have any children?

    DIDIER Drogba is known for being a football ace, thanks to his impressive career at Chelsea.But his life away from the pitch is often a hot topic of conversation, especially when it comes to his love life.
    Didier Drogba with girlfriend Gabrielle LemaireCredit: Getty
    Who is Didier Drogba’s girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire?
    Didier Drogba isn’t married anymore, but he does have a long term girlfriend.
    The Chelsea legend is in a relationship with Gabrielle Lemaire.
    According to her Instagram profile she is an entrepreneur, and CEO of Barons Agence Consil En Communication.
    Drogba and Gabrielle went public in early 2022, when they attended a Formula E race together in Saudi Arabia.
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    The former footballer also often posts pictures of them enjoying their time together.
    One Instagram post read: “A date with my Date @gabrielle__lemaire.”
    Who is Didier Drogba’s ex-wife Lalla Diakite?
    Drogba announced his split from his now ex-wife Lalla Diakite in January 2021 after ten years of marriage.
    Having met in the late 1990s, the pair wed in 2011.
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    Drogba took to Instagram at the time to explain their marriage had come to an end.
    Speaking to his followers wrote: “I’m not in the habit of discussing my private life.
    “But, because of speculation in the media today, I can confirm that sadly, after 20 years together, Lalla and I took the difficult decision to separate last year.
    “We remain very close, and our main priorities have been to protect our children and our family’s private life.
    “May God bless you.”
    Does Didier Drogba have any children?
    Along with his ex-wife, Drogba has three children.
    They have two sons – Issac and Kieran – and a daughter called Iman.
    Issac has followed his father into the world of sport, and is also a footballer.
    What is Didier Drogba’s net worth?
    Drogba has an reported net worth around £75million.
    He is thought to have earned round £150,000 a week during his first spell at Chelsea.
    His impressive wealth has been built up, thanks to his incredible career as a footballer.
    Drogba first came to prominence at Marseille, where he helped the French club to the 2004 UEFA Cup final.
    The next season, he was signed by Jose Mourinho to lead Chelsea’s attack, for £24million.
    Success came instantly, with Drogba winning the Premier League in his first season.
    He retired in 2015, but during his time at Chelsea, he scored 164 goals for the London club.
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    Drogba also had a successful career on the international stage as well, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances for Ivory Coast, and appearing in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 editions of the FIFA World Cup.
    In 2022, he was inducted into the Premier League hall of fame. More

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    Love rat footballer Jermain Defoe seen with woman at hotel days after taking girlfriend to awards do

    LOVE rat Jermain Defoe took his new flame to a £1,200-a-night hotel — days after he was at a red-carpet event with his girlfriend.The former England footie ace was pictured with wedding planner Paige Mallabourn­ Edmondson a year after ditching his wife for influencer Alisha LeMay.
    Jermain was seen sharing a kiss with wedding planner Paige Mallabourn­ EdmondsonCredit: Splash
    The pair were pictured together in a hotel car park in Lancashire on October 14Credit: Splash
    It came days after Jermain took Alisha LeMay to an awards do on October 8Credit: Splash
    She was seen at his £3million mansion on October 20 after his weekend away — and was with him at the Pride of Britain Awards on October 8.
    But on October 15 he was on a romantic birthday getaway with Paige — and her pals say he bough a £10,000 Cartier watch and £2,500 Dior bag to celebrate her turning 29.
    They enjoyed an overnight stay at the five-star Northcote Hotel near Clitheroe, Lancs, and in the morning were seen kissing in the car park.
    The pair have enjoyed a whirlwind romance after first meeting on August 14.
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    Defoe, 41, who retired from playing last year, attended a coaching conference in Burnley and stayed at the five-star Crow Wood and Spa hotel, where Paige has been working
    She has introduced Defoe to her family and has announced on her Instagram she is moving — believed to be south to be with Defoe, who now works as a coach at his former team Spurs and as a TV pundit.
    A pal said: “Paige has found her soulmate in Jermain and he seems serious about them. They are really happy together.”
    The Sun on Sunday revealed in September that they were seeing each other.
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    But Alisha, 31 — who flew with Defoe to a wedding in Bali last month — has been living at his Hertfordshire home since May, pictured there as recently as October 20.
    The pair were also photographed together at the Pride of Britain Awards at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
    Alisha shared a picture afterwards wearing a stunning black dress, captioned: “A night I’ll never forget.”
    Pals claim that same night Paige had travelled to London from her home near Accrington, Lancs, to stay at The Dorchester Hotel where she met up with Defoe.
    Jermain was seen back with Alisha on October 20, days after he was seen with PaigeCredit: NB PRESS LTD
    Alisha has been living at Jermain’s Hertfordshire home since MayCredit: Andrew Styczynski
    He left his wife Donna Tierney, 40, for Alisha earlier this year — less than six months after their £200,000 OK! magazine wedding in June 2022.
    He and beautician Donna wed in front of 360 guests — including Alisha.
    But The Sun on Sunday told how he began pestering a nurse for sex a month after getting hitched.
    And he also messaged another woman on Instagram and asking her to meet up.
    He and Donna split last December and officially separated earlier this year.
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    Pals have joked as recently as last month that wedding bells could be on the cards for Defoe and Alisha.
    Defoe was approached for comment.
    Jermain tied the knot with Donna Tierney but their marriage lasted just a few monthsCredit: instagram
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    Rebecca Donaldson shows off her incredible figure in lime bikini on the beach after being linked to F1 star Carlos Sainz

    REBECCA Donaldson appears to be in pole position as she takes to the beach for a swimwear shoot.The Scottish model, 28, wore a lime bikini and matching bag for Aussie brand Sea Level Swim.
    British model Rebecca Donaldson shines in a swimwear photoshoot for Sea LevelCredit: Sea Level Swim
    Rebecca won her first beauty pageant at just 17 years oldCredit: Capture Media Agency
    She was linked to Ferrari F1 driver Carlos Sainz, 29, after they were seen together in June.
    The UK based model briefly dated Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-husband Scot Disick.
    Last month, Rebecca’s lover Carlos was robbed of his £500,000 watch just hours after his third-place finish in the Italian GP.
    According to reports in Italy, the Ferrari driver was targeted by thieves near the Armani hotel in Milan around 8:30pm.
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    However, Sainz, who was still in his Ferrari kit, chased them with members of the public, who saw the robbery take place.
    The Spanish driver managed to catch the robbers and recover the precious Richard Mille watch while police have now arrested two suspects.
    Britain’s Lando Norris had his £144,000 Richard Mille robbed from him after England’s Euro finals loss to Italy.
    But the young racer never got the watch back and a man was found not guilty of robbery.
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    Rebecca has been linked to Ferrari F1 driver Carlos SainzCredit: Splash
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    Gemma Owen dating Prince Naseem Hamed’s son Aadam as pair go public following luxury holiday together in Dubai

    MICHAEL Owen’s model daughter Gemma is dating the son of former world boxing champ Prince Naseem Hamed, The Sun can reveal.The couple confirmed their romance on Instagram with a picture of them holidaying in Dubai.
    Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma is dating the son of former world boxing champ Prince Naseem Hamed, The Sun can revealCredit: PrettyLittleThing
    Aadam Hamed, 23, is following in his father’s footsteps in the ringCredit: Instagram / @aadam.naseem
    Gemma with dad Michael Owen, scored 40 goals for England during his careerCredit: Paul Edwards
    Aadam Hamed, 23, who is following in his father’s footsteps in the ring, posted a selfie of the couple by the pool.
    They had earlier enjoyed a dinner date at five star luxury seafood restaurant Nammos.
    A source said Aadam, who made his professional debut in August with a first-round win, is smitten with Gemma, whose dad Michael scored 40 goals for England during his career.
    The source added last night: “They’ve been getting close for a while but this Dubai trip is them making it properly official.
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    “He’s not had many serious girlfriends but he’s really serious about her. They’re smitten with one another.
    “They mix in the same circles, and she’s successful in her own right which appeals to him. They’re a lovely couple.”
    Love Island star Gemma, 20, fell for Aadam after splitting from Prince William’s pal, polo player Tommy Severn.
    Gemma, who has represented Team GB in dressage competitions, starred in Love Island in the summer of 2022.
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    She was a runner-up with then boyfriend Luca Bish, 23, but they split in November.
    Since then she has amassed an estimated fortune of £1million by signing a string of deals — including one with fashion empire Pretty Little Thing.

    Aadam’s dad Naz held multiple featherweight world titles during his career between 1992 and 2002, and won 36 of his 37 fights.
    The Sun approached representatives of Gemma and Aadam for comment. More

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    Laura Woods hits back at sexist troll – with a savagely perfect response

    LAURA Woods has clapped back at a sexist troll with a savage Instagram swipe.The sports pundit, 36, who is dating Love Island lothario Adam Collard, 27, had the perfect response for a creepy social media user who poked fun at her on-air blunder.
    TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods clapped back at a sick online troll in the best way possibleCredit: Getty
    Laura replied to a fan after Erik Ten Hag left her hanging in a handshakeCredit: Twitter/@ootballontnt
    The popular sports broadcaster, 36, is dating Love Island lothario Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
    Laura had taken to her page on X, formerly known as Twitter, following coverage of Premier League team Manchester United’s latest footballing clash.
    As part of her on-screen duties for TNT Sports, Laura interviewed the Old Trafford side’s boss Erik Ten Hag after his side’s 1-0 victory over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League.
    Yet in a surprise turn of the events, the Red Devils’ gaffer grabbed the microphone and chatted to her instead.
    As Laura tried to wrap up the chat Laura attempted to shake his hand – yet found he turned around to her co-hosts Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand instead, leaving her hand flapping in the air.
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    She remarked to the duo: “How weird was that? I didn’t know what to do with my hands with no microphone.”
    After the clip was posted to X, one troll remarked: “I’ll give you something to do with your hands,” presumably referring to a sexual act.
    Ex TalkRadio anchor Laura – who has long been subject to sexist comments – re-posted the sordid remark and swiped: “And will you provide the microscope too?”
    The remark is thought to be a catty reference to the size of the troll’s manhood, and left her fans in hysterics.
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    Meanwhile, off-screen, Laura’s love life is blossoming.
    Love Island star Adam and Laura were first linked to each other back in September when The Sun revealed that they had enjoyed a string of dates.
    Recently, Adam spoke exclusively to The Sun on how he wooed Laura – even branding her “the one.”
    Geordie lad Adam has now revealed how he wooed Laura through a series of flirty social media exchanges, before wining and dining her on an “undercover date”.
    Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Adam said: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened.
    “Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.
    “It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.”
    He then told us at The Best Heroes Awards: “I would never get in a relationship with someone at least at one point [unless] I thought they were The One.”
    Laura made a cheeky quip about a ‘microscope’ in response to the trollCredit: Twitter/@ootballontnt
    Adam has previously branded Laura ‘the one’Credit: Instagram
    Sadly Laura is subject to a slew of sexist comments in her high-profile roleCredit: Reuters
    She had been on a series of incognito dates with Adam before their romance was revealedCredit: Rex More

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    Premier League’s hottest Wag puts on busty display and shows off cheeky hint of lace bra in bathroom selfie

    VICTOR LINDELOF’S wife Maja stunned fans in her latest selfie.The Swede was enjoying her downtime following her husband’s part in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Copenhagen on Tuesday.
    Maja Lindelof stunned fans with her latest selfieCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    And gave fans an insight into her minimalist tasteCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    Maja was found to be statistically the Premier League’s hottest wagCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    Maja is a fashion entrepreneurCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    The fashion entrepreneur and blogger paired black jeans with a simple white vest top.
    And she kept the minimalist theme going with an insight into her very Scandi-looking bathroom in her Manchester home.
    The 29-year-old has amassed a massive social media following through her blogging and fashion business and boasts over 250,000 followers on her Instagram.
    Maja was crowned statistically “the hottest wag” after a survey was carried out by  Betting Sites.co.uk last year.
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    The levels were determined by an app called AttractivenessTest.

    The artificial intelligence system calculates the level of attractiveness of the person using machine learning and computer vision algorithms.
    It then gives people a score out of 10.
    She also works as a blogger for a glossy magazineCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    And the two have worked with UNICEF since 2017Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    Maja is founder of the fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier, and also writes blogs for a glossy magazine.
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    She also teamed up with Victor, who moved to Old Trafford from Benfica in 2017, to become a human rights ambassador for UNICEF.
    And the pair regularly use their platform to highlight the work being done to protect children around the world.
    Maja reportedly began dating Lindelof in 2013 and the couple tied the knot five years later.
    They announced the birth of their first child in March 2019, with their second arriving in October 2021.
    A glimpse into the glamorous life of the Prem’s hottest Wag…
    The two began dating in 2013Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    The two married in 2018Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    And had their first child together in 2019Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    They had their second child in 2021Credit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    Maja with her husband VictorCredit: Getty
    Maja is a fan of a selfieCredit: instagram
    She recently switched up her haircutCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
    Maja showing her support for SwedenCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
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    Laura Woods responds to brutal description of Geordie partners live on TV after public romance with Adam Collard

    LAURA WOODS brilliantly responded after being given a brutal description of what to expect from Geordies amid her romance with Adam Collard.The TNT Sports presenter was in position at St James’ Park ahead of Newcastle’s Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.
    Laura Woods was on duty for Newcastle’s clash against Borussia Dortmund
    Woods was given a brutal description of Geordie partnersCredit: Reuters
    She is dating Newcastle native Adam CollardCredit: Getty
    Les Ferdinand (right) gave the description on TNT Sports
    Woods, 36, recently broke hearts as she went official with the Love Island star from Newcastle.
    However, according to former Magpies star Les Ferdinand, she may have to deal with being second best at times.
    During TNT Sports’ coverage of the European tie, Ferdinand claimed that football is the most important thing in the area.
    Ferdinand told Woods it was “football, the wife and then work” up in North East, leaving the presenter looking shocked at first.
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    Woods was then able to brilliantly respond as she jibed back as she appeared to say: “What about the wife and work?”
    Ferdinand then simply claimed that “football is everything” in the community.
    Last month, The Sun revealed that Woods had enjoyed a string of dates with Collard.
    They then became official and last week were spotted on a romantic dog walk in London after Laura posted her own snaps with very intimate pictures of Adam in bed and on the sofa.
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    The reality TV star has now revealed how he managed to bag his first date with the TV presenter.
    He told The Sun: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened.
    “Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.
    “It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.
    Laura is a favourite among sports fansCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She used to work at talkSPORTCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    But made the career change earlier this yearCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
    “I’m kind of glad in a way as well, as I feel like there’s an element of having to hide too much now.”
    Woods is still a favourite among sports fans. However, they have had to come to terms with her no longer being available.
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    Gary Lineker tells ‘awkward’ story in front of son Harry about having ‘kiss and a cuddle’ in car with his ex-wife

    GARY LINEKER left his son blushing as he told a story about having a ‘kiss and a cuddle’ with his ex-wife during a detour on a drive home.The former England star recounted the memory on a podcast alongside Micah Richards and Alan Shearer.
    Gary Lineker has told a story about having a ‘kiss and cuddle’ with Michelle Cockayne during their relationshipCredit: PA:Press Association
    The car they were in had Lineker’s name written on the side of it
    Lineker told the ‘awkward’ story in front of his son HarryCredit: Getty
    Lineker, 62, revealed that he deviated from the way home in his old sponsored car with his ex-wife Michelle Cockayne.
    However, to make the storytelling a bit more awkward for the ex-Barcelona and Tottenham star, his son Harry Lineker, 29, was present.
    He said on The Rest is Football podcast: “I had this car, and this is a little bit awkward because I have just remembered that Harry’s mother is a part of this story.
    “We are driving this car and I have got Michelle, when we were dating, and we were driving home from somewhere and we kind of went down a little country lane and parked up.
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    “As Harry is here, let’s say a kiss and a cuddle and all that. And the fact that he is one of four children suggests that he knows what went on between his mother and I.
    “The car then starts steaming up and we suddenly get a knock on the window.”
    The retired striker and his partner were disturbed by a passerby shouting “alright Gary”.
    Lineker then admitted that he had forgotten that his name was plastered on the side of the vehicle.
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    This left Shearer and Richards balling with laughter at Lineker’s misfortune.
    The car had “Uno1” on the bonnet and “Gary ­Lineker LCFC Drives a Fiat” on the doors, as well as “Supplied by Kilby Bridge Motors”.
    The current Match of the Day host has previously admitted that the interruption took the “wind out of his sails,” and it brought an end to his and his former flames fun.
    Lineker and Michelle’s marriage came to an end after 20 years in 2006 as they divorced. More