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    I proposed to wife in shameful way but she’d never say no because I’m Ukraine’s Brad Pitt and was wearing only my boxers

    OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO has revealed he proposed to his wife Vlada Zinchenko in his boxers at 4am.The Arsenal fullback described the proposal as shameful and labelled it as the worst way to propose.
    Vlada Zinchenko has interviewed Oleksandr Zinchenko post-game as part of her job
    The 26-year-old spoke to FootballersLives about the proposal, admitting he was ashamed of the way he did it.
    He said: “The way I proposed is the worse proposal ever, ever – it’s impossible, it’s so shameful.”
    He and Vlada are now married after she said yes, despite the embarrassing circumstances.
    She works as a broadcast journalist and has interviewed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo as well as occasionally reporting on Zinchenko’s games.
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    The former Manchester City man went on to explain how the proposal occurred.
    He said: “Honestly I am going to regret all my life my proposal – the worse thing ever – it’s incredible.
    “What happened (was) we had a game against Portugal at home, qualification for the Euros. I was going to propose. I knew Vlada was going to work on that game.
    “I will ask her boss to call me for the interview and I wanted to do it in the interview. This idea is perfect – we won the game 2-1. My ring was in my bag and I wanted to do it.
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    “But I knew from growing up that before you propose to your wife you have to ask permission of her parents. Not on the phone, but face to face.
    “It was so difficult to find some time. I was going to ask the manager if I could go on some personal issues and be back in five hours. I couldn’t do it, didn’t want to do it beforehand, before I had asked permission.
    “Instead of this, I did it that night around 4am, or 3am in her apartment, being in just boxers, almost naked.”
    The Ukrainian captain was asked why Vlada had said yes despite the below expectations proposal.
    He joked around saying: “First of all because I am the Ukrainian Brad Pitt and I’m in my boxers – amazing body as well.”
    The pair have been married since 2020 and Zinchenko made sure that he made up for his initial mistake by repeating a public proposal in front of the 70,000 seat Olympic stadium in Kyiv.
    They now have a daughter who was born in 2021 and things are going well on the pitch for the full-back too.
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    Gerard Pique ‘very annoyed’ at ex-Shakira’s plan to move family to Miami after being given ‘days notice’

    GERARD Pique is said to be “very annoyed” after he was given just “days notice” that his ex Shakira will be moving to Miami with their two sons this week.The Colombian singer is reportedly planning to leave Barcelona to start her new life with her parents and sons Milan, ten, and Sasha, eight, before the end of this week.
    Pique is reportedly annoyed over Shakira’s planCredit: Getty
    Shakira will be moving to Miami with her parents and her two sonsCredit: Twitter
    Shakira’s lawyer Pilar Mane told Pique’s lawyer Ramon Tamborero in a formal announcement that the star was leaving definitively, according to journalists Lorena Vasquez and Laura Fa.
    They said Shakira, 46, had phoned the former Barcelona defender to confirm the news.
    They also claimed the two boys would start school in Florida on April 11- the day US school kids will return to classes after spring break.
    Pique was said to be furious and in the dark still about exactly which day they will be flying to the States.
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    Fa and Vazquez said: “He is very annoyed because he has been told with very little time.
    “He disagrees with the children not finishing the school year in Barcelona.”
    Neither of the couple’s lawyers could be reached for comment early today.
    Fa, said earlier this month the artist was looking at a new date of April 1 to leave Barcelona with her children after initial reports it would happen at the end of the school year in June.
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    That was before her mum Nidia Ripoll was hospitalised in the Catalan capital after a blood clot was found in her leg.
    Shakira was expected to move to Miami in January after signing a child custody agreement with Pique in December but the plans were delayed due to her 91-year-old father’s poor health.
    The couple, who split last May after 11 years together, confirmed in November they had reached an 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.
    As part of the agreement retired footballer Pique, now dating 24-year-old Catalan beauty Clara Chia, 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 the former couple’s previous failure to strike an out-of-court settlement. 
    Vanitatis is saying Shakira, her parents and her children will all live together when they reach Miami.
    The artist, who has relatives and several close friends in Miami, owns a £14 million mansion in the city she is said to have put up for sale in 2018 before removing it from the market a few months ago.
    At the start of the week, Spanish media claimed Shakira might have found love with a new man in Miami.
    News website OK Diario said it had been told the 46-year-old mum-of-two met the mystery man several months ago before she penned her latest diss song targeting Pique and his new girlfriend Clara Chia.
    Pique is now dating 24-year-old Clara Chia
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    I slapped a football manager’s bum on a dare.. but I didn’t realise who it was until it was too late, jokes Abbey Clancy

    ABBEY CLANCY has revealed that she once slapped a football manager’s bum for a dare.Former Premier League star Peter Crouch, 42, and wife Abbey, 37, were hosting their joint podcast, when the model divulged the story.
    Abbey Clancy revealed that she smacked a football manager’s bumCredit: Getty
    She told the story on her and husband Peter Crouch’s podcastCredit: Rex
    The model and retired footballer have been married since 2011Credit: Getty
    Abbey said that she spanked a well-known manager after being dared by a friend.
    She said on The Therapy Crouch Podcast: “So I actually slapped a football manager’s bottom, by mistake.
    “It was a dare that someone made me do, without telling me it was a football manager.
    “And now every time I see him he’s like [bends over] ‘go on, you know you want to’.”
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    Crouch then jumped in to stop Abbey from saying which cheeky manager it was by telling listeners: “Make your own minds up [as to] who that is.”
    Abbey replied: “You don’t want to expose him, the bumee haha … I’m the bum smacker and he’s the bum smackee.”
    While the identity of the manager remains a secret, the couple did drop one hint.
    The response from the manager and the encouragement would suggest they are English.
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    Crouch spent the majority of his career in English football as he enjoyed successful spells with Southampton, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Portsmouth, Tottenham and Stoke City.
    He also had a short loan spell at Swedish side IFK Hasselejolm in 2000, playing eight times and scoring three goals.
    The striker also earned 42 caps for England in which he scored 22 goals.
    The model and Peter are parents to four children, Sophia, 11, Liberty, seven, Johnny, four, and Jack, three.
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    Shakira posts cryptic selfie referring to ‘light and dark’ after ‘being seen with mystery man’ following Pique split

    SHAKIRA has shared a cryptic selfie referring to “light and dark” following her bitter split from Gerard Pique.It comes after the Colombian superstar was said to have been spotted with a new mystery man.
    Shakira posted a cryptic selfie and message on social mediaCredit: Twitter
    She and Gerard Pique split last summer after 11 years togetherCredit: Getty
    Pique, 36, and Shakira, 46, called time on their 11-year romance last June before he went official with his new girlfriend Clara Chia, 23.
    The Hips Don’t Lie singer then penned a scathing diss track with multiple references to Pique and his new girlfriend.
    Shakira fans believe she may have had another dig at the pair in her latest post on social media.
    The selfie shows half of her face lit up while the rest is shadowed.
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    She is not smiling in the photo, and is instead looking down at the camera.
    Alongside the snap, Shakira wrote: “Chiaroscuro.”
    Chiaroscuro is an Italian word which translates to light-dark.
    It is most commonly used to describe the balance of light and dark in artwork.
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    Web sleuths claim the use of the word could be a swipe at Pique’s new girlfriend, and it contains part of her name – Chia.
    It comes after Spanish press claimed the pop star has been moving on with a man based in Miami.
    Shakira is due to move Florida after signing a child custody agreement with former Barcelona star Pique.
    Fans had been left guessing whether she will leave Spain with her sons Milan, ten, and Sasha, eight, in June at the end of their school year, or sooner.
    But Spanish news website OK Diario says Shakira may have another reason to accelerate her move to Miami – a “mystery man”.
    It claims to have been told she met him several months ago before she penned her latest diss song targeting Pique and Clara.
    A representative for Shakira denied reports.
    Meanwhile, sources claim Pique’s mum Montserrat Bernabéu helped him hide his reported affair from Shakira.
    It was reported that Shakira recruited a team of professionals to snoop on her ex before their messy break-up.
    She is said to have hired a private investigator to trail Pique to confirm her suspicions.
    The super sleuth spotted the Spaniard frequently visiting the nightclub where his now girlfriend worked, Marca reported.
    Rumours had also swirled that Shakira first smelt a rat after taking a look in her fridge at their five-storey Barcelona property.
    The songstress is said to have returned home from a period of travelling to find her strawberry jam had been eaten, which Pique didn’t like.
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    Journalist Laura Fa claimed: “Everything is because when the relationship between Piqué and Clara Chía began, they took refuge in a house that Piqué’s parents have in Cabrils (Spain).
    “While Shakira cried on her mother-in-law’s shoulder, she was an accomplice in hiding this new relationship.”
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    Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend quits controversial reporter job in Germany as Tottenham look to bring him to London

    JULIAN NAGELSMANN’S girlfriend will leave her job at Bild after his shock dismissal as Bayern Munich manager, the publication confirmed.Nagelsmann and reporter Lena Wurzenberger went public with their relationship in 2022 after the German tactician separated from his wife of 15 years.
    Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend has left her controversial job after his Bayern Munich exitCredit: Getty
    Lena Wurzenberger no longer works for Bild and will take up a position at BMWCredit: Getty
    Nagelsmann has been linked with a move to Tottenham to replace Antonio ConteCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Various reasons have been touted behind his sudden sacking by Bayern, such as a lack of player development and “negative sporting development”.
    Reports suggest the 35-year-old and Wurzenberger’s affair was also among the causes.
    That is because it created distrust in the dressing room at the Allianz Arena as she was working for one of Germany’s biggest publications.
    That is despite the fact the top newspaper axed her from their Bayern coverage last year to avoid a conflict of interest.
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    But Bild confirmed the 30-year-old will leave her position and assume a role at BMW on April 1.
    Wurzenberger will become the car manufacturers’ “spokeswoman for the supplier network and sustainability”.
    Nagelsmann found out he was dismissed by Bayern during a skiing trip with his girlfriend.
    He was promptly replaced by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.
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    Now the former RB Leipzig boss has been linked with a move to Tottenham to replace Antonio Conte, who was recently dismissed as well.
    Reports also suggest the ex-Hoffenheim head coach is open to talks with Spurs.
    But the North Londoners are in no hurry to find Conte’s replacement, which is why they replaced him with his assistant Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
    Tottenham are also keeping tabs on other free agents, such as Luis Enrique and former manager Mauricio Pochettino. More

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    Arsenal star Jorginho’s stunning girlfriend Catherine Harding shows off bikini body as she plunges into cold bath

    JORGINHO’S girlfriend Catherine Harding showed off her bikini body by plunging into a cold bath. The singer songwriter – who starred on The Voice in 2020 – has 24,500 Instagram followers and regularly gives fans an insight into her life with Jorginho.
    Catherine Harding shows off her toned body whilst vloggingCredit: Instagram / @cat_cavelli_
    Catherine Harding braves the ice cold bathCredit: Instagram / @cat_cavelli_
    And now Catherine has revealed her current “health kick” routine of taking a cold bath.
    She braves the cold for four minutes with some deep breathes before getting out to dry off.
    Catherine shot to fame on the BBC’s talent show and was mentored by pop star Olly Murs.
    She also has a seven-year-old daughter Ada with actor Jude Law following their brief relationship in 2014.
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    Catherine met Jorginho in 2019 after the Italian international split up with ex-wife Natalia Leteri.
    The couple welcomed their first child, son Jax, to the world in September 2020.
    They live in London together, where Jorginho moved in 2018 after signing for Chelsea.
    But he swapped West London for the North in January following a shock move to league leaders Arsenal.
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    And the driving force behind the deal has been revealed as Arsenal director Edu.
    Jorginho’s agent Joao Santos said: “Two days before the transfer market closed, we saw that Chelsea worked to sign Enzo Fernandez.
    “Edu Gaspar wanted the boy and so we made it happen. A new project – he did very well at Chelsea, winning a lot as a team and personally.”
    Catherine Harding appeared on The VoiceCredit: @cat_cavelli
    Jorginho with partner Catherine HardingCredit: @cat_cavelli
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    Fans can’t believe Morata’s wife’s stunning figure after four kids as she poses in bikini by pool

    FANS struggled to believe that Alvaro Morata’s wife Alice Campello has four children after she shared bikini snaps of her “perfect physique”.The Italian model will be focusing on more important things than such compliments, having been in intensive care just two months ago following the birth of the couple’s first daughter, Bella.
    Alice Campello amazed her Instagram followers with these snapsCredit: Instagram
    Alongside this photo, businesswoman Alice wrote: “It looks like a relaxing bath but behind me there are 4 screaming kids”Credit: Instagram
    Italian model Alice stands tall and proud as she finally finds time to unwindCredit: Instagram
    Alice shared this picture of her with new daughter Bella on Instagram in January and both are now doing well
    But she was happy to share the revealing poolside photos with her 3.3million Instagram followers.
    The fashion designer, 28, looked utterly relaxed in the Marbella seafront pictures she captioned “sunsets”.
    But it’s just weeks after her post-childbirth problems that Atletico Madrid striker Morata called the “worst days of my life”.
    Now Alice appears back to her happiest self – while her husband is enjoying his new appointment as Spain skipper, including Tuesday night’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Scotland.
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    The couple wed in Venice six years ago after the ex-Chelsea, Real Madrid and Juventus star proposed on stage during a magic show.
    And many of Alice’s followers want to know if she has any special tricks for staying in shape.
    One posted: “But are you sure you have 4 children??? I have no words… Divine ”
    Another wrote: “4 children and a perfect physique.”
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    A third said: “Where exactly do your children come from? Asking for a friend.”
    And a fourth suggested she has the ideal world.
    That fan posted: “4 children and a crazy physique ….. lucky in everything .. beautiful husband …. money ….. beautiful children.”
    Alice had twins Alessandro and Leonardo with Morata in July 2018 and their third son, Edoardo, in September 2020.
    And daughter Bella was born on January 9 this year – unfortunately followed by a few days of worry over Alice’s health.
    But it all appears to be going swimmingly again now – with Alice back to prime health and Morata bursting with pride at being his national team’s skipper.
    Alvaro Morata and Campello are happy to share their holidays on social media
    Alice’s 3.3m followers though they’d won the lucky dip when she posted her pool picsCredit: Instagram
    Alice and Alvaro Morata look like a couple who appreciate all they have
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    Jake Paul linked with ‘world’s hottest speed skater’ Jutta Leerdam after split from model ex-girlfriend Julia Rose

    JAKE PAUL may have suffered his first boxing defeat to Tommy Fury after splitting with model Julia Rose.But the American looks to be getting over both setbacks after being linked with the “world’s hottest speed skater” Jutta Leerdam.
    Jake Paul is being linked to ‘world’s hottest speed skater’ Jutta LeerdamCredit: Getty
    Paul split with model Julia Rose in DecemberCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Jutta is a world champ in her sportCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
    Paul split with long-term girlfriend Julia late last year.
    And he flew solo as he was beaten on points by Fury in Saudi Arabia.
    But according to De Telegraaf, Paul has found love again with Dutch beauty Jutta.
    The 23-year-old is a star of the speed skating world.
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    In December she won a gold medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary.
    Jutta took first place in the 1000m race, her FOURTH consecutive top finish in the event.
    She boasts a massive 3million followers on Instagram.
    And Jutta is now said to be dating Paul after the pair were apparently seen together at an event in Miami.
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    The Dutch beauty sizzles in her online snapsCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
    Jutta and Paul met via InstagramCredit: Instagram
    The pair were spotted together in MiamiCredit: instagram
    Jutta took gold in the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary.Credit: Getty
    A source told De Telegraaf: “They’ve been in contact with each other for months. It originated through Instagram.
    “Jutta was already in Miami a few weeks ago… She is now back in Miami for a Jake Paul show.
    “Then she returns home without him.”
    Jutta herself was in a relationship with fellow speed-skater Koe Verweij until last summer.
    Speaking in December, she said: “I’m having fun, although I’m not the type to stay single for the rest of my life.
    “It’s fine for now but in the end I like to really build a relationship with someone.
    “I still have a lot of love to give.”
    She has won her 1000m event four times in a rowCredit: Getty
    Jutta is a star name in the skating worldCredit: Rex
    Jutta and Paul are said to have linked up in the StatesCredit: instagram
    Jutta is helping Paul get over his Tommy Fury defeatCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam
    Jutta has since jetted back home from AmericaCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdam More