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    Who is Steph Catley’s partner Dean Bouzanis?

    STEPH Catley announced her engagement to football player Dean Bouzanis in January 2023.The couple’s love story began on the football field when they were both playing for Melbourne City teams in Australia.
    Dean and Steph are engagedCredit: Instagram @stephcatley
    Who is Dean Bouzanis?
    Dean Anthony Bouzanis is a professional footballer born on October 2, 1990.
    He grew up in Sydney, New South Wales, and was raised by Greek parents.
    His talents were first recognised at his local soccer club, Lilli Pilli FC, whilst playing in the Under 6’s, before moving to Carrs Park FS.
    When he turned 14 he played in the NSW State League for St George Saints before joining the NSW Institute of Sport.
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    Dean was then once part of Liverpool’s youth system after joining the Premier League side in 2007.
    He had a four-year spell with the club, as well as loan spells at Sydney FC and Accrington Stanley.
    From 2011, he spent two years with Oldham Athletic before brief spells at Greek side Aris FC and Carlisle United.
    He then returned to Australia in 2014 to join Western Sydney Wanderers before spending four years at Melbourne City.
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    During this time he had a loan spell at Dutch side PEC Zwolle for the 2018/19 season.
    Dean returned to England in 2020 and joined Sutton United.
    What is Dean Bouzanis known for?
    Dean is known for playing as a goalkeeper for EFL League One side Reading.
    Upon signing the footballer, club manager Ince said: “Dean is a goalkeeper who I know will put his body on the line and throw everything into keeping the ball out of the net for this football club.
    “He becomes part of what is now a solid-looking goalkeeping department, led by the hugely experienced Tony Warner, and I am confident he will be a real asset to the club this season and beyond.”
    How long have Steph Catley and Dean Bouzanis been dating and do they have any children?
    Steph announced her engagement to fellow Aussie Dean in January 2023.
    She revealed the exciting news along with several snaps of the special moment in an Instagram post.
    “My forever family,” she posted with an engagement ring emoji and a love heart.
    The pair met in 2016 while both playing for Melbourne Victory.
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    They later relocated to the UK where Steph now plays for Arsenal and Dean plays for Reading. 
    As of August 2023, they do not have any children. More

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    Ultimate Premier League Wags Insta rich list includes ‘world’s hottest Wag’ & savvy reality star who out-earns boyfriend

    THEY say that behind every successful man, there stands a great woman. That appears to ring true for players of the English Premier League, who are cheered on by their stunning wives and girlfriends.
    English Premier League footballers have some of the most glamourous WAGS by their side (pictured is Melanie Martial)Credit: Instagram/@melaniemartialdc
    With the season having kicked off this weekend, many will be in the stands cheering on their fellas, while others support them from afar.
    Some wags have amassed armies of fans of their own – and can rake in thousands by sharing a single Instagram post.
    The amount they can earn – estimated by HypeAuditor’s Instagram Money Calculator – is dictated by how many followers they have, average likes and the reach of their account.
    Here we reveal the ultimate Premier League Wag Instagram rich list – and some can even out-earn their footballer partners.
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    Cindy Kimberly – £9K
    Cindy gained social media attention when Justin Bieber posted a picture of herCredit: Instagram
    She is now with Everton star Dele Alli, who she’s been dating since last yearCredit: Instagram
    Dutch model Cindy, 24, has managed to build a huge online presence, largely thanks to Justin Bieber launching an internet hunt to find her.
    He posted her picture to millions of his followers with the caption “Omg who is this!!” back in 2015, when she was 17.
    Cindy has since modelled for huge fashion brands like Marc Jacobs, Savage x Fenty and Boohoo, and posed for Sports Illustrated among other top titles.
    She began dating Everton midfielder Dele Alli in 2022 and they’ve been spotted enjoying holidays and sharing loved up snaps of each other.
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    With 7million followers, Cindy reigns supreme when it comes to Instagram and is reportedly able to charge brands up to £9,000 per post – around the same as Dele, who has 8.5m followers.
    Dani Dyer – £5.7K
    Dani Dyer made a name for herself after winning Love Island in 2018Credit: Instagram
    She and Jarrod Bowen announced the birth of their twins earlier this yearCredit: Getty
    Love Island star Dani Dyer, 27, who won the series in 2018 with ex Jack Fincham, went public with West Ham star Jarrod Bowen in 2021.
    The pair delighted fans in May when Dani gave birth to their twins Summer and Star. Dani already has a two-year-old with her jailbird ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence.
    As one of the most popular Love Island stars, Dani has over 3.8m followers on Instagram – and with her likes averaging 221.7k, she’s allegedly able to demand £5,749 per post.
    Meanwhile Jarrod has 351K followers, and can earn an estimated £3,473 per post.
    Marta Diaz – £5.4K
    Marta, who is dating Sergio Reguilon, often posts racy pictures on InstagramCredit: Instagram
    She is only one of a few WAGs to have more followers than their significant otherCredit: Getty
    Marta Diaz, 23, certainly knows how to set pulses racing – she’s famous for her racy snaps on social media.
    The Spanish beauty is dating Tottenham star Sergio Reguilon, and previously admitted the couple went months without having sex because they were separated during lockdown.
    She is just one of a select few WAGs to have more followers than their partners.
    On YouTube she has over 2m subscribers, while over on Instagram she has more than 3.3m, and can make an estimated £5,400 per post.
    Sergio, meanwhile, has 1.8m Instagram followers – and can reportedly net £6,237 per post.
    Vlada Zinchenko – £3.9K
    Vlada is a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the biggest footballers in the worldCredit: instagram.com
    She and Oleksandr kept their relationship secret until they were ready to tell the worldCredit: Instagram

    Manchester City’s Oleksander Zinchenko married Vlada in 2020 after a romantic proposal inside the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv.
    The Ukrainian’s teammates helped keep their romance a secret until they were ready to tell the world.
    Now they are proud parents to two kids and regularly give fans glimpses into their family life on social media.
    Before becoming Mrs Zinchchenko, Vlada, 27, made a name for herself as a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the world’s top football players.
    On Instagram she has 683k followers, and can earn an estimated £3,900 per sponsored post. Her hubby has 2.5m followers.
    Melanie Da Cruz – £3.3K
    Melanie began dating Manchester United’s Anthony Martial in 2016
    Their relationship initially courted some controversyCredit: Getty
    Melanie, 32, is no stranger to the limelight – she made a name for herself on French TV and has been with Manchester United star Anthony Martial since 2016.
    Their relationship did not get off to a smooth start, however – eyebrows were raised when he dumped his former lover Samantha Jacquelinet and got together with Melanie soon after.
    Despite past allegations of infidelity, the pair appear to be loved up and regularly share snaps of them on holiday in destinations like Dubai and Santorini.
    Anthony is dad to son Peyton, whom he shares with Samantha, and also has Swan, who was born in 2018 with Melanie.
    Melanie’s 4.5million followers on Instagram means brands aiming to work with her could be paying up to £3,300 per post. Anthony has 6.3m followers and can ask up to £7.8K.
    Ainê Coutinho – £2.4k
    Ainê has been married to Philippe Coutinho since 2012Credit: Instagram
    They have adorable tattoo tributes to each otherCredit: Instagram
    The romance between Ainê and childhood sweetheart Philippe Coutinho has been hailed as one of football’s ‘great love stories’.
    The Brazilian pair first met as teenagers – Phillipe was 14 – at a friend’s party and have been inseparable ever since.
    She has always supported his football career and follows him whenever he moves to a new club.
    Ainê, 30, and Aston Villa star Phillippe, who married in 2012 and share three children together, often post adorable snaps of each other and their family. They even have sweet tattoo tributes to each other.
    With 979k followers on Instagram, Ainê is reportedly able to pocket up to £2,362 per post.
    Meanwhile her husband boasts a whopping 24.9m followers – meaning he can allegedly command up to £20K per post.
    Anna Mariana Casemiro – £2.2k
    Anna Mariana is married to Manchester United star CasemiroCredit: Instagram
    The couple share two childrenCredit: Instagram
    Anna Mariana, 34, has been extremely successful in her own right – she has a successful make-up range and works as a model on Instagram – when she is not busy being a mum.
    She is married to Manchester United star Casemiro and they share two kids. They began dating in 2011 and married three years later.
    Brazilian Anna – who holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – met Casemiro while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo.
    With 504.6k followers on Instagram and an engagement rate of 3.6%, she is reportedly able to make up £2,284 on Instagram. Her hubby has 22.1m followers and can command an estimated £21K.
    Maja Nilsson Lindelof – £2K
    Maja has been named the hottest WAG in the Premier LeagueCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
    She is married to Manchester United’s Victor LindelofCredit: Getty
    She has been called the sexiest WAG in the world and has been building an incredible Instagram empire.
    Married to Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Swedish beauty Maja, 29, is founder of the fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier and also writes blogs for a glossy magazine.
    She’s also a human rights ambassador for UNICEF and often highlights the work being done to protect children around the world.
    Maja has an Instagram following of 252k and can allegedly charge up to £2,000 each time she posts an advert. Her husband has 2.3m followers, but can reportedly only command £2,684 per post.
    Izabel Kovačić – £1.9K
    Izabel often posts pictures of herself on holiday at exotic locationsCredit: Instagram @ izakova
    The couple got married in the same church they met as teenagersCredit: Instagram @izakova
    As far as glam WAGS go, it doesn’t get much better than Izabel, who is the wife of Manchester City central midfielder Mateo Kovačić.
    The pair’s relationship has been wholesome from the beginning – they even met at church while they were teenagers.
    And in 2017, they returned to that same church for their wedding.
    Since then, she has been living the ultimate Wag dream and is often seen vacationing at exotic locations.
    Isabel, 30 has an impressive social media presence – she’s followed by 457k people and is able to make £1,965 on the platform.
    It pales in comparison to her husband’s five million followers, however.
    Isabelle da Silva – £1.8K
    Isabelle da Silva is extremely active on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM/BELLE SILVA
    She has been married to Thiago Silva since 2015Credit: Splash News
    In 2020, Isabelle da Silva put her family’s business out in the open when she revealed she was trying to convince her Brazilian husband Thiago to have a vasectomy.
    The mum-of-two, 36, has been married to the Chelsea star since 2015 after being together for years.
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    She is extremely active on social media where she has over 669k followers. Isabelle regularly posts snaps of Thiago and their kids alongside sultry bikini shots.
    On Instagram, she is reportedly able to earn up to £1,817 each time she agrees to a sponsored post. Thiago, who has 22m followers, can earn an estimated £17K per post. More

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    Meet Moises Caicedo’s model girlfriend and carnival queen Paola Salazar who Chelsea target has been with since his teens

    MOISES CAICEDO and his stunning girlfriend Paola Salazar are ready to head to London as he nears his move to Chelsea.Brighton have accepted a British record £115million bid with the player undergoing a medical at his new club.
    Moises Caicedo is nearing a move to ChelseaCredit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55
    Paola Salazar has been with the midfielder for five yearsCredit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55
    The couple met while Caicedo was playing in his homeland of EcuadorCredit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55
    Caicedo was wanted by Liverpool, who agreed a £111m fee only for him to turn them down.
    The 21-year-old’s girlfriend Paola will soon be cheering him on from the Stamford Bridge terraces.
    They have been together for five years, first dating when they were just teens.
    Caicedo met her while he was playing for Independiente in his homeland of Ecuador.
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    She works as a model and has been crowned the queen of the Carnival of the Americas in the province of Los Rios.
    Caicedo likes to keep his private life under wraps but she made an appearance on his Instagram earlier this year.
    Paola celebrated her 22nd birthday by joining the midfielder at a restaurant in London.
    The couple enjoyed a huge cake before they went shopping.
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    Moises Caicedo keeps his private life under wrapsCredit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55
    Paola is a model and carnival queenCredit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55
    Caicedo bought her a huge bunch of roses and posted a snap of him kissing her on the cheek.
    The 32-cap international is the youngest of ten siblings and often visits his hometown of Santo Domingo, where he reportedly plays football with the locals.
    He comes from a poor family but often returns while funding new facilities in the area.
    Moises Caicedo and Paola Salazar went to London for her 22nd birthdayCredit: Instagram @moises_caicedo55 More

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    Married footie star Andy Carroll filmed stroking and ‘dirty dancing’ with DJ at house party

    MARRIED football star Andy Carroll was filmed at a house party stroking a DJ called Kitty McPaws.The former England striker went to the bash after running up a £2,000 bar tab at a club.
    Married football star Andy Carroll has been filmed at a house party stroking a DJ called Kitty McPawsCredit: Supplied
    Carroll and Kitty were seen ‘dirty dancing’ as if oblivious to the others in the roomCredit: Supplied
    Carroll is wed to Towie star wife Billi MucklowCredit: Focus Images
    Carroll and Kitty were seen dirty dancing as if oblivious to others in the room.
    One onlooker said ex-­Liverpool, Newcastle and West Ham star Carroll, who was pictured in bed with two women on his stag do, was also ­coming on to other women.
    The female guest added: “He was talking about what he wanted to do with them.
    “It was shocking for someone who is married.”
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    His Towie star wife, Billi Mucklow, has since been ­holidaying in Spain with their three children while he begins the new season with League One Reading.
    Meanwhile DJ Kitty, real name Georgia Sims, has been thrilling fans online by posing in figure-hugging latex gear.
    On the night of the party Carroll was with pals at the Aura Bar and Grill in Loughton, Essex, where Kitty was with a DJ pal called Lady Roc.
    A dozen-strong group then went to Lady Roc’s home nearby.
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    Carroll and Kitty gazed into each other’s eyes as she wrapped her leg around his waist.
    The party guest said: “He caressed her bum. It was very flirty.
    “Someone made a joke that Kitty McPaws was living up to her name because they were pawing each other.
    “Andy was very carefree. He knew others were watching and that at one stage he was filmed with Kitty.”
    Carroll, 34, and Billi, 35, wed in May last year despite the shock picture from his Dubai stag do.
    The two women insisted he had passed out and that “nothing had happened”.
    Earlier tonight, Kitty said: “He was on a night out and I was DJing. We had a quick chat before my set. That was it.”
    Carroll was approached for comment
    Today, he missed a penalty in Reading’s 1-0 defeat at Port Vale.
    One party guest said that it was very flirtyCredit: Supplied
    They said Kitty McPaws was living up to her name, as they were pawing each otherCredit: Supplied
    Carroll’s wife Billi has been holidaying in Spain with their kids while he begins the new season with League One ReadingCredit: Supplied More

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    Harry Kane’s wife Kate joins star in Germany after Wag spent time ‘hunting for houses & schools for their three kids’

    HARRY Kane’s wife Kate Goodland has joined her husband in Germany after she spent time hunting for houses.The striker flew into Germany alongside his childhood sweetheart this afternoon to complete his £104million Bayern Munich transfer.
    Harry and his wife Kate today arrived in Munich
    His wife was last month reportedly spotted house hunting
    Kane looked excited ahead of his switch to Bayern Munich
    It comes after Kate, who he married in 2019, was last month reportedly in Munich to explore international schools and properties in the district of Grunwald in Bavaria.
    The couple currently has three children together, Ivy, Vivienne Jane and Louis.
    However, three will soon be four as the pair have announced that they are expecting a fourth child.
    Harry met Katie, a fitness instructor and sports science graduate, while they both attended Chingford Foundation School – the same school as David Beckham.
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    After landing today Harry was escorted to what is believed to be a hospital, where he was mobbed by welcoming fans.
    The striker is set to undergo a medical before finalising his switch to the German champions.
    The deal agreed between the clubs will see Spurs receive an initial fee of £86m plus easily attainable add-ons to round it up to £104m.
    It was then up to Kane to decide his future with only one year remaining on his contract – and up until Thursday afternoon, the forward was believed to be keen on staying in North London.
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    But late on Thursday night, the England captain opted to move to Germany and agreed personal terms, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
    Kane, 30, is understood to have penned a four-year deal worth £415,000 a week – more than double his Tottenham earnings.
    SunSport understand Bayern believe the transfer will be officially confirmed within 24 hours.
    Kane has just one year left on his current Spurs contract and had rejected a £400,000-a-week extension earlier this summer.
    Bayern had multiple bids rejected by Tottenham before finally settling on a fee, but they were at risk of having their deal hijacked.
    Reports claimed Kane had been offered a “significantly better” contract to sign as a free agent next year by an unnamed club. More

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    Who is Daniel Sturridge’s girlfriend Jamilla Ferreira as ex-Liverpool and England star lands new job

    DANIEL STURRIDGE was for a time one of the Premier League’s most lethal strikers.The former England international finished his career in the top flight with an impressive 77 goals in 218 appearances.
    Daniel Sturridge is dating Jamilla FerreiraCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The two have been together for seven yearsCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Jamilla works as a modelCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Sturridge, 33, featured for the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Bolton and West Brom while in the Prem.
    He then had a spell in Turkey with Trabzonspor before his most recent club Perth Glory in Australia for the 2021/22 season.
    The striker has embarked on a new career, landing a job as a pundit on Sky Sports for the upcoming Premier League season.
    And supporting the footy ace will be his girlfriend Jamilla Ferreira.
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    Who is Daniel Sturridge’s girlfriend Jamilla Ferreira?
    Jamilla has been dating Sturridge long before he made the switch to Turkey in 2019.
    They are currently enjoying their seventh year as a couple.
    It is thought that they lived together in the striker’s rented Cheshire mansion worth £6million.
    Jamilla and Sturridge have a daughter together, Mila who is two-years-old as well as a six-year-old pomeranian dog called Lucci.
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    Jamilla has had a child with SturridgeCredit: INSTAGRAM
    She also lived with him while he played for LiverpoolCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Jamilla, who is 32 years old herself, works as a model.
    She has modelled sunglasses for the Californian company Leisure Society.
    She has built up an Instagram following of 13.4K followers on Instagram.
    On the social media platform, she often updates her followers on Mila and how they cook together.
    Jamilla also shares snaps of herself going out for dinner and enjoying the world through travelling.
    Last year the family were spotted strolling in Chelsea after he was released by Perth Glory.
    Speaking about his new role, Sturridge told Sky media: “The Premier League season kicks off tonight and I am excited to be a part of it all with Sky Sports.
    “I’m looking forward to using my experience on the pitch and bringing this insight to the fans watching at home.
    “It is set to be an exciting season ahead and it’s great to be part of the Sky Sports team bringing you all the action.”
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    Sturridge made two appearances on Sky Sports earlier this year and impressed fans with his insight.
    Although he is yet to officially retire from football, he has not played professionally in 14 months.
    Jamilla has over 13,000 followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Sturridge is a former Premier League starCredit: Getty
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    Who is Robert Helenius’ wife?

    ROBER HELENIUS will fight former two-time unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Saturday night at the O2 Arena.’The Nordic Nightmare’ stepped in last minute after AJ’s original opponent Dillian Whyte was forced to pull out.

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    The bout was cancelled after ‘The Body Snatcher’ returned an ‘adverse finding’ from his VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association) testing.
    In stepped Helenius, who only fought last week in Finland, to go toe-to-toe with Joshua at the O2 this weekend.
    And to support him all the way from ringside will be his wife, Sandra.
    Who is Robert Helenius’ wife?
    Robert Helenius is married to his wife, Sandra Helenius.
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    Sandra is reportedly from Finland and she had been with ‘The Nordic Nightmare’ for 17 years.
    Robert Helenius is often supported by his wife at ringsideCredit: GETTY
    The couple largely keep their private lives out of the spotlight, but Sandra is often seen supporting her husband at his boxing matches.
    They have three children together, aged 15, 13 and ten – who the boxer exclusively revealed to SunSport he had to face the wrath of after cancelling their family holiday for the AJ bout.
    Helenius told SunSport: “They’ve been in this game a long time, the kids have been in this game since they were born.
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    “They don’t know anything else. Of course they were sad, they wanted their holiday now! But life happens.”
    Who is Robert Helenius?
    Robert Helenius is a Finnish professional boxer.
    He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, but moved to Finland when he was a child.
    Helenius’ father began training him in boxing when he was just five years old.
    He went on to win bronze at the 2000 European under-17 championships and the 2001 European Championships.
    The sportsman finished second at the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships and then turned professional in 2008.
    Helenius won the European Championship title in 2011, an accolade he would win for a second time in 2016.
    Other notable wins for Helenius include the IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight belt, which he won in 2018, and the WBA Gold heavyweight title, which he claimed in 2020.
    When is Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius?

    Joshua’s clash with Helenius will take place on Saturday, August 12.
    The fight will be held at the O2 Arena in London.
    The main card is set to start at 7pm BST.
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    Ryan Giggs goes shopping with girlfriend Zara Charles as couple enjoy day out together in posh Cheshire

    RYAN Giggs has been spotted shopping with his girlfriend Zara Charles as the pair enjoy a day out together in Cheshire.The former Manchester United star, 49, was seen looking casual in a black gym t-shirt and shorts and held a bag full of shopping.
    Prem legend Giggs was pictured out and about in Cheshire in all black sports gearCredit: Splash
    Zara wore her gym gear and had sunglasses perched on top of her headCredit: Splash
    Ryan Giggs and Zara Charles chatted together while out in CheshireCredit: Splash
    While 34-year-old Zara dressed sportily in a tight fitting cropped white t-shirt and a pair of running shorts.
    The model also had a pair of sunglasses perched on their head and clasped a small bag.
    The couple seemed to be enjoying the sunshine together as they made another public appearance.
    Giggs and his girlfriend were recently seen in public together in July after the footballer’s retrial collapsed.
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    Last month prosecutors dropped the retrial against Prem legend Giggs, which was due to take place on July 31.
    The former Man Utd ace, 48, was accused of assaulting Kate Greville, 36, at his £1.7million home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
    He was also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on the same date and controlling or coercive behaviour against Kate over a three-year period.
    But Prosecutor Peter Wright KC told Manchester Crown Court they were formally offering no evidence.
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    Speaking after the decision, Giggs’ lawyer said he was “deeply relieved” after “fighting throughout” for three years to clear his name.
    He added: “He will now seek to rebuild his life as an innocent man”.
    In May, the couple were pictured enjoying the sunshine as Giggs visited a hairdresser.
    They were also spotted attending Salford’s League Two defeat to Leyton Orient in April.
    Ryan Giggs made 672 appearances for Manchester United between 1990 and 2014.
    The former-midfielder is one of only 28 players in football history to have been capped over 1,000 times.
    He managed the Wales national team from 2018-2022 and in 2014 took over League Two side Salford City alongside a raft of Man United legends
    Giggs made another public appearance after his retrial was scrappedCredit: Splash More