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      Mauro Icardi posts steamy pic of stunning wife Wanda Nara topless sending fans into meltdown

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      HOTSHOT Mauro Icardi shared an even hotter shot – a topless photo with model wife Wanda Nara.The Argentina striker’s snap was touching in every sense of the word – as he posted a romantic message alongside the couple posing naked torso to naked torso across a table.

      Wanda and Icardi appear to have put relationship sagas behind themCredit: Instagram / @wanda_nara
      Wanda now presents Argentine’s version of MasterChef in her home countryCredit: Instagram
      Icardi, 30, who is on loan at Galatasaray from PSG, seemed keen to show their relationship is blossoming again after they split last year.
      Aside the arty but intimate pic, he wrote: “It’s not my fault that I like you; it’s your fault for having everything that I love.” 
      On seeing the couple sprawling over a table, one fan urged Icardi: “Dude, don’t tire yourself, there’s a derby on Sunday” – a reference to a huge clash with fellow Turkish giants Besiktas
      Wanda, 36, has also more than hinted all is happy once more.
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      She showed off holiday snaps with her 16.2million Instagram followers.
      And Icardi was a surprise guest as she presents Argentina’s version of MasterChef.
      They were even seen kissing in a trailer for the hit reality series.
      Wanda has previously revealed the couple are just as energetic in the bedroom as she is in the gym and he is on the pitch.
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      She’s also claimed that he went off sex after defeats.
      And he could be off again in the summer – as he’s unlikely to be wanted by parent club PSG.
      The model likes to match her husband for keeping in shapeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIeLO2OgEl/?hl=en
      The TV presenter always finds time to share snaps with her 16.2m Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @wanda_nara More

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      Gerard Pique spotted romancing girlfriend Clara Chia with red roses on romantic trip to Dubai after Shakira split

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      GERARD Pique seems to be trying to rescue his gentlemanly reputation by pulling out all the stops on a romantic trip with his new beau. The ex-Barcelona ace, 36, was spotted romancing his girlfriend Clara Chia Marti, 24, as the controversial couple holidayed in Dubai.
      Pique was seen romancing his girlfriend Clara Chia Marti with red roses on their tripCredit: @shathahassoun/CEN
      The pair are believed to be enjoying their first romantic holiday in DubaiCredit: @shathahassoun/CEN
      The former footballer whisked his beau away to celebrate her 24th birthdayCredit: Instagram
      The pair are believed to be enjoying their first loved-up holiday in the United Arab Emirates since they went public with their relationship.
      Ironically, it is where Shakira sought solace with their two sons, Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven, over Christmas as their messy split unfolded.
      Pique has reportedly spoiled his new woman by booking a luxury hotel and whisking her away to celebrate her recent birthday.
      The lovers were seen having fun at a luxury beach resort when eagle-eyed fans spotted a sweet gesture the dad-of-two had made.
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      A clip of the couple that circulated on social media initially shows Pique dressed in patterned shorts and a white t-shirt.
      He seemingly apologises to a woman and child who appear to have asked him for a picture, which he is said to have politely declined.
      Blonde Clara then walks into the shot, while clutching two giant red roses in her hand as she leaves the resort with her fella.
      The PR student seemed impressed with Pique’s romantic gift as she trotted through the crowds with them held firmly in her right hand.
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      But her holiday high is set to come crashing down with a bang after she and the retired footballer return to Spain at the end of the week.
      Pique is set to leave his other half behind as he travels to Miami to visit his two kids following their relocation to the States.
      Shakira ditched Barcelona for a fresh start in April, saying the trio were “starting a new chapter in the search for our happiness.”
      According to local media, Pique will spend ten days with the youngsters, as per the custody agreements.
      The Colombian songstress doesn’t seem phased that her ex is flying into town though – as she was spotted looking chic during a house hunt.
      Pictures showed the glam popstar hitting the affluent streets of Florida as she visited more than six prospective mansions.
      A real estate agent was seen taking Shakira and her brother Tonino on the tour, with the whole party appearing to look in good spirits.
      In another blow for Pique, her explosive diss track that he inspired will see her be crowned as Billboard’s first Woman of The Year at their inaugural Latin Women in Music gala.
      The brutal song “Sessions” currently holds the record for the most-streamed Latin track in 24 hours ever in Spotify’s history.
      It earned its stripes on YouTube as the most-viewed Latin track on YouTube in 24 hours with over 63 million views, as well as breaking 14 Guinness World Records.
      Shakira will be honoured at the upcoming two-hour special, also known as Mujeres Latinas in la Música, alongside other Latina icons.
      The former couple have been engaged in a bitter falling out since their high-profile split after 11 years last summer.
      Since then, their dirty laundry has been aired globally as cheating rumours concerning Pique and Clara have swirled.
      Shakira and her ex confirmed in November they finally reached a child custody agreement after a protracted negotiation, which came to a head with a marathon 12-hour meeting with their lawyers.
      They signed the accord at a court in Barcelona the following month.
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      As part of the agreement, Pique will spend holiday time with his children.
      Shakira’s wish to move to Miami, where she used to live and part of her family is based, is understood to have been the principal sticking point in their bitter custody battle.
      Shakira moved Stateside after her explosive break up with the father of her childrenCredit: AFP
      Pique is set to return to Barcelona before flying to Miami to visit his two sonsCredit: Instagram More

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      Martin Odegaard and stunning partner Helene Spilling seen together for first time as pair hold hands on London date day

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      MARTIN ODEGAARD has been spotted with stunning girlfriend Helene Spilling during a London date.The Arsenal skipper looked to be happy as he spent some quality time with his girlfriend.
      Martin Ødegaard and girlfriend Helene Spilling were spotted on a date in LondonCredit: The Mega Agency
      It is the first time the loved-up couple have been seen togetherCredit: The Mega Agency
      The couple were seen in London together going for a walk around the city.
      Odegaard, 24 and Helene, 27, also grabbed a coffee and a snack from a cafe.
      After walking hand in hand the pair visited the Japanese restaurant Roka for some more food.
      It is the first time the two have been spotted together since starting their romance.
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      Last month, she joined Odegaard as he picked up the Premier League player of the year gong at the London Football Awards ceremony.
      Helene is a dancer who has featured on ‘Skal vi Danse’, Norway’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.
      She went on to win the dancing competition in 2021.
      Helene currently has over 70,000 followers on Instagram, on which she regularly posts her dancing skills and pictures of herself enjoying life.
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      Odegaard appeared relaxed despite Arsenal’s potential title-deciding clash against Manchester City on Wednesday evening.
      If the Gunners suffer defeat at the Etihad Stadium, then it would hand the impetus to the Citizens ahead of the final Premier League run-in.
      It will be Arsenal’s hardest match of the season with the most on the line.
      The Opta supercomputer has predicted that Man City will win the game and likely go on to win the Premier League title. More

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      How Fernando Alonso became ultimate Formula One playboy as supermodel-loving star fuels rumours of Taylor Swift romance

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      FERNANDO Alonso lives life in the fast lane – on and off the track.The Formula One ace, 41, is back to his best this season racing for Aston Martin, and his love life must be keeping him busy when he’s not chasing podium finishes.
      Fernando Alonso is one of F1’s biggest starsCredit: Instagram
      The star has been a legend of the sport for two decades and has raised eyebrows with his cheeky antics. Pictured, with model Michelle Marsh at Silverstone in 2005Credit: EPA
      Fans were sent into a frenzy last week when Spanish magazines began linking Alonso to newly-single pop star Taylor Swift.
      The two-time world champion fuelled the flames last night when he posted a video of himself winking as he listened to one of the 33-year-old’s hit songs, Karma.
      It came just weeks after Alonso announced his split from long-term partner Andrea Schlager, explaining in a statement: “We have been lucky enough to share a fantastic time together, and it will continue to be so, but on a different form of affection.”
      Here, we steer a path through the flamboyant star’s long relationship history, from supermodels to a romance with one of his Formula One rival’s pals.
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      Alonso and Raquel Del Rosario married secretly in 2006Credit: Reuters
      The singer performed in the Spanish rock band El Sueno de MorfeoCredit: Eyevine
      Alonso and singer Raquel Del Rosario – who was lead singer for Spanish rock band El Sueno de Morfeo – met in 2005 after she performed at a concert to mark his first F1 title.
      He told her on-stage in front of thousands of adoring fans that he was “single and romantic” – and it clearly did the trick.
      Spending their time living first in Oxford and then Switzerland, they married secretly in 2006 but only confirmed it publically two years later.
      In 2011, however, the couple confirmed their break-up in a jointed statement, saying: “This has been a very thought about and mutual decision.
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      “We are separating from marriage, but never as friends, and there is still a very strong affection and mutual admiration to ensure the happiness of the other.”

      The banker
      Alonso moved on with former Miss Switzerland runner-up Xenia TchoumitchevaCredit: BackGrid
      After his split from Raquel, Alonso quickly moved on with former Miss Switzerland runner-up Xenia Tchoumitcheva.
      The talented Russian model, who has a degree in economics, has had an even more colourful career than her ex.
      After bagging an internship at JP Morgan, she was offered roles at Merrill Lynch and Duet Group, but decided to swap the stock market for the pop charts – releasing a rap single.
      A JP Morgan worker told the Mail that Xenia ‘brightened up the office’ when she worked there, but sadly it wasn’t to be. Neither was her romance with Alonso, which ended in late 2011.
      The model
      His next relationship was with Russian model Dasha KapustinaCredit: Alpha Press
      The following year, Alonso found another Russian model, stepping out at the German Grand Prix with Dasha Kapustina.
      The besotted pair were snapped on a holiday in Majorca as they relaxed on board a private yacht and were frequently seen together around the paddock.
      In 2013, Alonso whisked Dasha off to Las Vegas ahead of the British Grand Prix, taking selfies along the strip and even enjoying a David Copperfield show.
      After two years together, though, their romance quietly fizzled out.
      The journalist
      Alonso was engaged to Lara Alvarez but the relationship didn’t lastCredit: Reuters
      Alonso quickly fell head over heels after meeting journalist Lara Alvarez in December 2014.
      The star popped the question to his fellow Spaniard, who was previously linked to Real Madrid footballer Sergio Ramos.
      But by 2016, the 16-month relationship had come to a sad end, as pictures emerged of Lara stepping out without her silver ring.
      A source told a Barcelona-based newspaper that there was no bad blood between them, citing “the distance and demands of their jobs” as the reason behind the split.
      The rival romance
      Viki Odintcova was linked with Alonso in 2016Credit: INSTAGRAM
      She previously told how she ignored Cristiano Ronaldo’s DMsCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Alonso’s next flame, Viki Odintcova, has no shortage of admirers in the sports world – even claiming she ignored Instagram DMs from Cristiano Ronaldo.
      She said: “That happened… He (Ronaldo) even wrote to me. It was a long time ago. He wrote, ‘Hi, how are you?’
      “I deleted the message and didn’t reply.”
      The Russian model was rumoured to be dating Alonso in April 2016, but he would have risked the ire of her “most famous” pal.
      Viki previously told Russian TV: “The most famous person in my phonebook is Lewis Hamilton. The last time he messaged me was November 15, to congratulate me on my birthday.
      “I go to his races occasionally, the last time was in Sochi (at the Russian Grand Prix). We’ve been friends for three years. When I met him, I could barely speak English, I could only understand it.”
      The lingerie star
      Linda Morselli stuck by Alonso after his horror car accident in 2021Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Italian lingerie model Linda Morselli has a truly racy relationship history, having previously dated MotoGP rider and nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi.
      After being snapped supporting Alonso at races in 2016, the pair confirmed their relationship with an Instagram post the following year.
      Linda – who was once crowned Miss Elegance at the Miss Italy beauty pageant – was there for her partner in 2021 when he was hit by a car on a roundabout while cycling in Switzerland.
      Alonso, who was training on a £5,500 road racer ahead of his return to F1 after a two-year absence, was rushed to a nearby hospital for X-rays and underwent surgery on his jaw.
      After half a decade together, the couple went their separate ways last year.
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      Alonso and Andrea Schlager announced they had broken up earlier this monthCredit: Instagram
      He met the journalist while she was working in the paddockCredit: Instagram / @andrea.m.schlager
      Alonso’s latest relationship was with Andrea Schlager, a sports commentator known for her work in F1 and MotoGP.
      The pair first met in the paddock while she was working as a sports presenter for ServusTV, dropping a series of cryptic clues on social media before going official.
      Just hours after Alonso secured a podium finish at the Australian Grand Prix earlier this month, he released an Instagram statement announcing their break-up.
      In a statement, he wrote: “We wanted to tell you that our relationship as a couple ended. 
      “We have been lucky enough to share a fantastic time together, and it will continue to be so, but on a different form of affection.
      “As you have probably seen, we have continued working on and off track on various projects together also during this time, and we will keep doing so with deep love and respect for each other.
      “We thought it is appropriate to share this as you have all been very supportive. Thanks for that. Love Fer & Andrea.”
      Alonso’s cheeky video this week sent Taylor Swift fans into meltdown, with one TikTok user commenting: “Oh my god Taylor X Fernando confirmed????”

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      Meet Man City and Arsenal’s Wags, from a British Airways flight attendant to a reality TV star, as the teams face off

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      ALL eyes will be on the Premier League’s biggest game of the season on Wednesday at the Etihad.Man City play Arsenal in a crucial match that could have huge significance in where the title ends up.
      Ines Tomaz will be cheering on Man City
      Tomaz with her partner Bernardo SilvaCredit: Instagram
      The hosts know a victory would put them in pole position for their third consecutive championship in a row.
      While a Gunners win would reignite their challenge, after stumbling of late.
      Glued to the action, like the rest of us, will be the team’s amazing Wags.
      From a flight attendant to a reality TV star, here’s the beauties who will be watching the drama unfold – starting with the hosts…
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      Ines Tomaz/Bernardo Silva
      Model Ines Tomaz, 24, and Silva met in 2020 and announced their engagement just two years later.
      She has amassed over 100,000 followers on Instagram.
      She often posts pictures of her in swimwear on the platform and likes to promote brands that are friendly to the environment.
      Ines is currently signed to NXT management, a modelling agency based in Portugal.
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      Sasha Attwood/Jack Grealish
      Sasha Attwood is a model and influencerCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Attwood is the longterm girlfriend of Jack GrealishCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sasha__rebecca/?hl=en
      Sasha’s stock rose when partner Grealish signed for Man City for £100million.
      The 26-year-old is a model and influencer, who has starred in huge ad campaigns.
      Most recently, she scored a massive deal with online fashion retailer boohoo.
      And she appeared to drop a massive hint to Jack about their future – modelling a range of maternity wear.
      Taylor Ward/Riyad Mahrez
      Taylor Ward starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire
      Riyad Mahrez and Ward got secretly married last year and had a baby together

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      Reality TV beauty Taylor, 25, ‘secretly married’ Mahrez last year, according to reports.
      She appeared in Real Housewives of Cheshire alongside her mum Dawn and former footballer dad Ashley Ward.
      Taylor, 24, was once linked to City legend Sergio Aguero, before she began dating Mahrez – who popped the question with a £400,000 ring in 2021 on a romantic holiday in Mykonos.
      Last year they welcomed a daughter together called Mila.
      Isabel Haugseng Johansen/Erling Haaland
      Isabel Haugseng Johansen is the reported girlfriend of Erling Haaland
      Haaland met Isabel when he played for ByrneCredit: Alamy
      The pair, who keep their relationship hush-hush, were recently spotted in London’s West End together.
      The 19-year-old brunette is a footballer herself, having played for Byrne in Norway where she met hotshot Haaland.
      The pair grew up together at the club’s academy and it’s believed they began dating during his time at Dortmund.
      Sara Arfaoui/Ilkay Gundogan
      Sara Arfaoui sparked fury when she slammed the Manchester restaurant sceneCredit: Instagram
      Ilkay Gundogan and Sara married in 2022
      Italian model Sara, 28, met Man City star Ilkay Gundogan in 2021.
      They were engaged later that year, before marrying last year in a private ceremony.
      Sara was born in France but moved to Italy when she was young, where she worked as a TV presenter.
      She once sparked fury when she called the Manchester restaurant scene “horrible”.
      Georgina Irwin/Aaron Ramsdale
      Georgina Irwin is a flight attendant and has worked for British Airways
      Aaron Ramsdale and Irwin got engaged last year
      Georgina, 27, met goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in 2019, and they have since become engaged.
      The blonde stunner is a flight attendant who has worked with British Airways.
      She has since become a huge favourite on social media and boasts over 18,000 followers.
      Georgina loves travelling – often sharing glam photos lapping up the sun at go-to destinations like Miami Beach or Tulum in Mexico.
      Vlada Zinchenko/Oleksandr Zinchenko
      Vlada Zinchenko is now an avid Arsenal fan after her husband moved to the Gunners from Man CityCredit: Instagram
      Vlada is a TV reporter for the Ukraine’s Premier League coverageCredit: Instagram
      Beautiful Vlada, 27,  is a TV presenter and journalist in Ukraine for their Premier League coverage.
      Back in 2020, she caused a stir when she criticised Pep Guardiola’s tactics following a shock Champions League elimination to Lyon.
      But since her husband swapped City for Arsenal, she’s become an avid Mikel Arteta fan.
      Don’t expect her to get booed by the home support.
      Gabrielle Figueredo/Gabriel
      Brazilian beauty Gabrielle Figueredo shows off her amazing bikini body
      Figueredo is married to Arsenal ace GabrielCredit: Instagram
      Gabrielle, 25, was born in Rio de Janeiro, and comes from a religious family.
      But that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing a career in modelling – often showing off her curves in an array of bikinis on social media.
      Gabrielle has her own fashion brand and is a make-up and beauty expert.
      She is popular on Instagram – having amassed over 100,000 followers.
      Milly Adams/Ben White
      Milly Adams is a model from Hertfordshire
      Adams is engaged to Arsenal defender Ben White
      Last summer, romantic White got down on one to propose to goddess Milly, 25.
      A model from Hertfordshire, she graduated from Nottingham Trent University.
      Their whirlwind romance began last year, when they showed their love for one another with matching ‘I Love You’ wrist tattoos.
      Her Instagram is full of adventure and romantic getaways with the defender.
      Tolamo Benson/Bukayo Saka
      Tolami Benson is Bukayo Saka’s rpeorted girlfriendCredit: Instagram
      Benson joined Saka at the World Cup in Qatar to cheer him onCredit: PA
      Saka is believed to be in a relationship with Tolami Benson, who at 22 is one year old than her footballer beau.
      The pair are thought to have started dating in late 2020 but have kept their relationship secret until recently.

      They do not share pictures of them together, and don’t even follow each other on social media.
      However, she was spotted alongside Three Lions Wags in Qatar for last year’s World Cup. More

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      Fernando Alonso fuels Taylor Swift dating rumours as F1 legend posts hilarious TikTok video

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      FERNANDO ALONSO has fuelled rumours that he is dating Taylor Swift after a recent online post.The F1 legend shared a hilarious video on TikTok of him scrolling on his phone while sitting down.
      Fernando Alonso shared a cheeky video to TikTok of himself listening to Taylor SwiftCredit: TIKTOK – @fernandoalonso
      He then did a wink at the cameraCredit: TIKTOK – @fernandoalonso
      The F1 driver has been linked with the American singerCredit: Getty
      In the clip, the Aston Martin driver looks up and gives the camera a cheeky wink and smile.
      During the song Karma by Taylor Swift, 33, is playing in the background.
      Alonso, 41, commented on the video “Feeling 33”, which is thought to be a reference to the singer’s song “22”.
      The caption for the post says “Race week era”, along with a winky emoji in another reference to Swift’s current Eras tour.
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      The Spaniard was first linked with romantic ties to Swift after an post on the DeuxMoi Instagram account last week that quoted an anonymous email.
      It read: “A couple of Spanish magazines have been posting about TS [Swift] and Spanish F1 driver Fernando Alonso.
      “According to them, the couple has been seeing each other for a week now. Nothing serious tho since they are both recently single.”
      However, the account did list the post in a section titled “for entertainment purposes only” and joined it with the disclaimer that “some of the emails posted are complete BS”.
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      But this did not stop fans from getting excited by Alonso’s response.
      One TikTok user commented: “Oh my god Taylor X Fernando confirmed????”
      A second wrote: “Fernando please confirm or deny, was mastermind (A song by Swift) written about you.”
      A third said: “Never did we think in our Wildest Dreams this would happen.”

      Swift split from her boyfriend Joe Alwyn earlier this month at a similar time that Alonso announced that he had separated from girlfriend, Andrea Schlager.
      The former couple met in the F1 sports paddock.
      Alonso said in a statement: “We wanted to tell you that our relationship as a couple ended.
      “We have been lucky enough to share a fantastic time together, and it will continue to be so, but on a different form of affection.
      She is currently on tour after splitting from long-term boyfriend Joe AlwynCredit: The Mega Agency
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      I’m a former Prem star but lost millions in divorce.. I’ve tried pro golf, dog breeding and owning a pub to claw it back

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE football hardman has told of battling back from bankruptcy through a cocktail of golf, breeding dogs and serving behind the bar.The former Liverpool defender lost his top-flight fortune after splitting from his wife.
      Julian Dicks played 315 times for West Ham but hit tough times after retiringCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Julian Dicks tried his hand at professional golf after hanging up his bootsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      But West Ham legend Julian Dicks – known for his tough tackling, frequent red cards and fierce spot-kicks – has insisted he is on the up again after a string of post-retirement setbacks.
      And his modern-day fans include Lionesses all-time top scorer Ellen White, a key part of the England team which won the European Championship last summer.
      Dicks notched four England Under-21 caps in a career which began at Birmingham City, took him to West Ham and then a £3million transfer to Graeme Souness’s Liverpool in 1993 – before a return to the Hammers a year later.
      Yet despite his multi-million-pound earnings in the early years of the lucrative new Premier League, financial strife struck after Dicks’ final match for West Ham against Arsenal in February 1999.
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      The player nicknamed “The Terminator” married wife Kay in 1998, the same year they had twin daughters Jessica and Katie – and the couple ran a dog kennels business after winning planning permission for their £500,000 Essex country home.
      Yet the pair split in 2001, saying at the time 12-year-old Jessica would live with him while Katie stayed with their mother – and Dicks paid a hefty price in the divorce settlement.
      He recalled: “When I quit West Ham I had enough money in the bank to never work again.
      “Then, in 2001, I got divorced and my wife took it all. We’d set up professional kennels and were looking after other people’s dogs.
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      “That was great because I love animals, especially English Bull Terriers. Some people find them threatening but it depends on how you bring them up.
      “I had 13 of them at one time and two young girls and there was never any problem.”
      Keen golfer Dicks was encouraged to take up the game professionally, including by a surgeon treating him for the knee injury that ended his football career.
      Dicks trained with Denis Pugh, a golfing pro at his local club who had previously coached Ryder Cup winner Colin Montgomerie.
      But his new career was short-lived, with Dicks admitting: “There’s only so many times you can pay £500 to play in a competition and not get anything back.”
      He then went into the pub trade, buying the Shepherd and Dog in Langham, near Colchester, with new partner Andrea Milton in 2002.
      In his landlord days, Dicks told: “We have loads of football supporters come in just to say hello to me – not just West Ham fans but Arsenal and Tottenham fans too.
      “They used to boo me from the terraces but now we have a laugh.
      “Mostly they give me stick about the tackles I used to make.
      “When it’s closing time there’s no need for me to give it The Terminator treatment, because people know they’ve got to drink up.
      “I don’t think I’ve ever lost my temper in the pub, although there was one time recently when a couple of kids had too much to drink.
      “That was it. I just chucked them out. Most punters know that closing time’s closing time. They know there’s not going to be a lock-in, because I just want to go home and get to bed.
      “I always give 110 per cent in whatever I do, it doesn’t matter if it’s playing football, playing golf or running my pub.”
      Julian Dicks revealed all about his love of animals, especially dogsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      But he put the pub up for sale in 2005 and went back into football, coaching non-league clubs such as Wivenhoe Town and Grays Athletic – both in Essex – before a stint as ex-West Ham team-mate Slaven Bilic’s assistant at Championship side Watford last year.
      He also played a cameo role in 2014 comedy movie The Hooligan Factory, which also featured actors Danny Dyer and Craig Fairbrass and Towie personality Chloe Sims.
      During his football career the Bristol-born defender was tipped for a full England call-up by then-manager Terry Venables in 1995, but his hopes were hampered by a series of disciplinary problems.
      And Dicks had no luck with Venables’ successor Glenn Hoddle either – though assistant manager John Gorman, bumping into him on holiday, told skinhead Dicks he might have a better chance if he grew his hair longer.
      But Dicks insisted in 1997: “I don’t want to play for England. It doesn’t interest me anymore. If they rang me up, I wouldn’t play.”
      He has, however, tipped current Hammers captain Declan Rice to wear the Three Lions armband in future.
      Dicks was sent off nine times in his career, including one for a foul on Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright at Highbury in September 1995.
      And his hot-headed nature was not just confined to the football field.
      He has confessed: “Golf’s meant to be a gentleman’s sport but I tended to lose my rag when I fluffed a shot.
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      “I ended up smashing loads of my clubs.
      “That’s me though – I like to do things properly and I can get frustrated if things aren’t working out.” More

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      Georgina Rodriguez gives fans an eyeful as Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend shows off her bum during workout

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has given fans an eyeful as she showed off her bum during a gym workout. The Spanish influencer has been Cristiano Ronaldo’s long term girlfriend since 2016.
      Georgina showed off her bum whilst working outCredit: Instagram / @georginagio
      Georgina has been dating Cristiano Ronaldo since 2016Credit: Instagram / @georginagio
      The pair started dating in after meeting at a Gucci store she worked in whilst Ronaldo was at Real Madrid.
      In the second series of her hit Netflix show I am Georgina, she reveals what it was like when the pair first met.
      She said: “He’s such a handsome man.
      “When I saw him, he was so handsome I felt embarrassed to look at him.
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      “Let’s just say it was butterflies in my stomach.”
      Georgina took to her Instagram story to post a video of her working out in which her 49 million followers could see her showing off her bum.
      The 29 year old is adjusting back to life in the middle-east following the move from Manchester.
      In 2017 she gave birth to their daughter Alana Martina and four years later the pair announced they were expecting twins.
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      Devastatingly their son Angel died at birth but their daughter Bella Esmeralda survived.
      The pair were forced to deny rumours that they had wed in a private ceremony on Mexico in 2019.
      Ronaldo is currently playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League following his departure from Manchester United. More