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    Who is Patrick Vieira’s wife Cheryl Plaza Vieira and how many children do they have?

    PATRICK Vieira was sacked as manager of Crystal Palace after a run of 12 games without a win in March 2023.Vieira’s Selhurst park dismissal means he will now have more time to spend with his family. This is what we know about his wife Cheryl.
    Cheryl Plaza Vieira has been married to former Arsenal hero Patrick since 2005
    Who is Patrick Vieira’s wife Cheryl Plaza Vieira?
    Cheryl Plaza Vieira is the wife of former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira.
    She was born in 1968 in Trinidad and Tobago to parents Cecil Blackman and Marcelline Wilma Plaza.
    Cheryl and Patrick met in 1998, during his early years at the London club.
    He was just 24 at the time.
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    Cheryl is eight years older than her husband, and had been married twice before meeting him.
    Her first marriage was to grocer’s son Naseem Mohammed but ended in divorce before she wed second husband Desmond Campbell, a telecoms engineer and sports fan.
    Cheryl worked at the Treasury in London before giving it up to live with French World Cup winner, Vieira.
    She learnt French at the Berlitz language school in London.
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    The couple were first pictured together as Vieira and the France team celebrated winning the European Championship in 2000.
    When did they get married and do they have any children?
    The pair married in 2005, the same year the Frenchman left Arsenal for Juventus.
    They have one child together, a daughter named Cheries.
    Vieira is known to keep his family life private, with very little information known about his daughter.
    What is Patrick Vieira’s net worth?
    According to Celebrity Net Worth, Vieira has a net worth of over £27million.
    Vieira was reportedly earning £4million a year while at Crystal Palace, after signing at the start of the 2021/22 season.
    His final contract at Arsenal, signed in August 2003 before their invincible season, was reportedly worth £72,000 a week.
    He made 279 appearances for the Gunners before a €20million (£14m) transfer to Italian champions Juventus.
    He only stayed one season before moving to Inter Milan in a €9.5m (£6.5m) deal.
    He played 67 games for the Italian club before returning to England at Manchester City for the 2010/2011 season.
    He retired from football in 2011 but stayed on at City as Football Development Executive.
    In 2015, he signed up as head coach at New York City FC, reportedly becoming the highest paid in the MLS.
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    From there he moved to head up Ligue 1 side Nice in 2018, before his appointment as Palace boss.
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    Loved-up Chelsea star Ben Chilwell kisses stunning Aussie model girlfriend Cartia Mallan after going Instagram official

    CHELSEA star Ben Chilwell has posted a snap of him kissing model girlfriend Cartia Mallan. The left-back took to Instagram to upload the cute photo of him cuddling up with his Aussie partner.
    Ben Chilwell posted his girlfriend online for the first timeCredit: Instagram
    Cartia Mallan is the Australian model dating the Chelsea starCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
    Cartia made their relationship public last monthCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
    Chilwell’s girlfriend is pictured with her arm around him while he gave her a kiss on the cheek at a restaurant.
    Cartia adorably commented on the post: “I love you Benjaween.”
    The Brisbane-born beauty went public with their romance on Valentine’s Day just a month ago.
    She posted a series of photos with the £50million ace again snuggling up to her and by a fireplace as they shared a kiss.
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    The 24-year-old stunner also posed with a large bouquet of roses and tagged Chilwell.
    Cartia works for modelling agency Storm, which has led to her starring for the likes of Rimmel, Louis Vuitton, Prada and Dior.
    The brunette has her own fashion and beauty blog on YouTube, which boasts 484,000 subscribers.
    Meanwhile, she also hosts the Common Chaos podcast with pal Ashton Wood.
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    Cartia is not Chilwell’s first high-profile girlfriend and he has a long list of ex’s.
    He previously dated Holly Scarfone, who is an influencer and appeared on Netflix show Too Hot to Handle.
    Chilwell has also been spotted getting close to Camila Kendra, who used to go out with Lewis Hamilton and The Only Way is Essex star Frankie Sims.
    Chilwell was in actio9n over the weekend as Chelsea beat his former team LeicesterCredit: AP
    Cartia Mallan commented on Ben Chilwell’s post, revealing that she loves himCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
    Cartia is a model for several high-end brandsCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
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    Harry Maguire meets Tom Grennan backstage as Man Utd star and wife Fern enjoy night out at concert

    HARRY MAGUIRE met musician Tom Grennan backstage at one of his concerts as the Manchester United star and his wife Fern enjoyed a night out. Instagram snaps show the loved-up couple letting their hair down after what has been a few topsy-turvy weeks for United.
    It appeared to be a fun night out for Maguire, Fern and their friends and familyCredit: Instagram
    Maguire came off the bench in yesterday’s frustrating draw with SouthamptonCredit: Reuters
    Maguire has seen the club he captains go from Wembley cup wins to disastrous derby defeats to frustrating goalless draws all in the space of the last fortnight.
    But he put that on the backburner for an evening to enjoy British singer Grennan, who put together a concert in Leeds last night as part of his UK tour.
    After his performance on stage, Grennan joined Maguire and his wife and some friends and family who tagged along backstage.
    The group posed together for a couple of snaps with a grinning Maguire visible in a dark hoodie and black cap.
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    Daisy Maguire, Harry’s sister, captions her picture: “What a night” with the “raised hands” emojis.
    Others present include Daisy’s boyfriend, ex-Love Island star Brad McClelland, and Harry’s brother Laurence, defender for National League Chesterfield.
    Grennan, who was one of the stars of last year’s Soccer Aid, has concert dates going all the way until the summer.
    By the time he has finished his marathon run, Maguire will be hoping he has helped United collect more silverware.
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    The club remain in the Europa League, where they are 4-1 up from their first leg against Real Betis, and face Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.
    And they will also be aiming to keep hold of a place in the Premier League’s top four, with Casemiro’s controversial red card in yesterday’s draw with Southampton not aiding their progress. More

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    Kai Havertz reveals his girlfriend has gone through ‘tough’ time with Chelsea star’s form damaging personal life

    KAI HAVERTZ has revealed his girlfriend has also been struggling during the Chelsea forward’s poor run of form.Heading into March, the German, 23, had bagged just six goals and one assist in all competitions this season.
    Kai Havertz has struggled for goals this seasonCredit: Rex
    The German has spoken about the struggles for his partner Sophia WeberCredit: Instagram
    But back-to-back goals against Borussia Dortmund and Leicester have coincided with an upturn in results for Graham Potter’s side.
    They have secured three victories in a row to alleviate pressure from the Stamford Bridge faithful.
    And Havertz has now taken the opportunity to speak out about the issues he has been going through in his personal life, namely the stress put on partner, Sophia Weber.
    He said: “Football is our life. If you lose a game, of course you don’t have an easy life as well.
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    Sophia has 300,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
    She supported Germany’s Havertz at the World Cup in Qatar at the end of last yearCredit: Getty
    The couple have shared several pictures together on social mediaCredit: Instagram @sophiaaemelia
    “I think everyone at home, especially my girlfriend, has had some tough weeks as well in the last weeks and months. I think she is happy now again and so am I.
    “For you guys, it is the same – if you have a bad day at work… you… I won’t say the word now but you don’t feel good.
    “Football is a game where we have a lot of pressure on our shoulders.
    “We want to make the fans happy and if you don’t make them happy then you don’t have a good time.
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    “Winning is always the best, we won again so we can enjoy some days.”
    Potter came out in defence of Havertz’s selection ahead of the win over Leicester, with the ex-Brighton boss having stuck with the Germany international during a difficult run.
    He said: “I have no doubt about Kai. He’s a top player, delivers in the big moments, gives his best for the team all the time, and runs himself into the ground.
    “He probably benefited from playing a slightly different position [against Dortmund] but whenever you ask him to do he does his best.
    “That’s a great starting point. He’s still young and he’s got all the attributes to be a top player, score goals, assists, help the team. He can be an all-around fantastic attacking player.”
    Chelsea are into the quarter-finals of the Champions League following a 2-1 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund.
    Successive wins over Leeds and Leicester have also moved them to within one point of ninth-place Brentford in the Premier League table.
    However, they are still 11 points adrift of the Champions League places.
    The Blues’ final game before the international break comes at home to Everton on Saturday.
    Havertz and Sophia celebrated Chelsea’s Champions League triumph in 2021Credit: Getty More

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    I didn’t marry Geri because she’s a Spice Girl… she’s a force of nature who calls me out, says Christian Horner

    CHRISITAN HORNER has revealed he did not marry Geri Halliwell because she was a Spice Girl.The Red Bull team principal insisted that he married the singer because he “loved her”.
    Christian Horner says he did not marry Geri Halliwell because she was a Spice GirlCredit: PA
    He insists they ‘complement’ each otherCredit: AFP
    The F1 team got off to the perfect start to the season as team drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez took 1st and 2nd place at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
    However his life is just as hectic at home as he doubles up as Red Bulls’ chief executive of Red Bull Racing, Red Bull Powertrains and Red Bull Advanced Technologies at the factory in Milton Keynes.
    While his wife, Geri, has just finished writing a book for children titled Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen.
    They got together in 2014 and married in 2015, however, some thought that the relationship would not last, but Horner insists that they “complement each other well”.
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    He told The Telegraph: “You know, life works in mysterious ways.
    “I didn’t marry Geri because she’s a Spice Girl.
    “I married her because I fell in love with her.
    “It will be 10 years this time next year and we’ve been happily married for seven.
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    “We’re very different characters but we complement each other well.
    “Geri is a force of nature.”
    Horner is used to being in the limelight with the success on the track of F1, but was shocked when the Spice Girls announced their reunion tour in 2019.
    He added: “Wow, it blew my mind.
    “Suddenly you realise the power of that brand.
    “They sold out 13 stadiums in five minutes, and that included three nights at Wembley – they could have done another two nights, easy.”
    Horner also admitted that he was left embarrassed the first time he tried to kiss Geri. More

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    I met my wife because Premier League manager kept sticking me on the bench – I wanted him to come to our wedding

    JULEN LOPETEGUI was almost named Sergio Oliveira’s best man after benching him while at former side Porto.The midfielder has claimed that being benched by the Spaniard turned out to be the “best thing” ever as it allowed him to meet his wife.
    Sergio Oliveira met his wife, Cristiana, after being benched by manager Julen LopeteguiCredit: Instagram @cristianagpereira
    The couple met at Porto’s stadiumCredit: Instagram @cristianagpereira
    They have been married since 2019Credit: Instagram @cristianagpereira
    Oliveira almost asked Lopetegui to be his best manCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Oliveira married Christiana Pereira in 2019 after meeting while he was out of the Portuguese outfit’s side.
    The 30-year-old only featured three times while Lopetegui was manager of the club.
    But it turns out he’s very grateful – and almost gave the boss an important role at his wedding.
    In an Instagram Q&A, Oliveira wrote: “I met my wife at Estadio do Dragao.
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    “Thanks to Lopetegui who always left me on the bench. Best thing ever. 
    “I was close to inviting him to be the best man at the wedding.”
    The midfielder has since made the move to Turkey and is playing for Galatasaray.
    Lopetegui left Porto in 2016 after a year and a half in charge.
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    He went on to manage Spain as well as Real Madrid and Sevilla before joining his current club Wolves this season.
    However, his tenure as Spain’s boss ended on a sour note as he was sacked just one day before the 2018 World Cup in Russia after it was announced he would take over at Madrid following the tournament.
    Oliveira only played three times under the now Wolves managerCredit: EPA
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    Tuchel ‘sacked by Chelsea for mysterious off-field reasons’ with German boss trying to stop ex-wife revealing details

    THOMAS TUCHEL was sacked by Chelsea for “off-field reasons” and because the players “lost respect” for him – and is now trying to stop his ex-wife revealing the details, reports claim.The German coach, 49, was dismissed by Blues owner Todd Boehly in September and replaced by Graham Potter.
    Thomas Tuchel, left, split from wife Sissi, right, last yearCredit: Getty
    Sissi allegedly received an email detailing the reasons behind Tuchel’s Chelsea sackingCredit: Getty
    It came following a run of three wins in seven games, with the sacking put down to poor results and differences of opinion.
    But Bild has now revealed an alternative theory regarding his departure from Stamford Bridge – following a hearing at a Munich district court after his separation from wife, Sissi.
    According to the German newspaper, Sissi, 51, received a call from England stating why he was really sacked.
    The justification for his axe is said to have included mysterious “off-field reasons” and the fact that the Chelsea players had lost respect for their head coach.
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    Tuchel was married to Sissi, a former Suddeutsche Zeitung journalist, for 13 years.
    The couple, who have two daughters together, separated and began divorce proceedings last year.
    Sissi is said to have laid out the alleged reasons for Tuchel’s sacking in an email to him.
    Bild allege that the ex-Borussia Dortmund manager is trying to impose an injunction on that information to prevent it being disclosed.
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    But it was reportedly confirmed at a Munich hearing – which was held behind closed doors “because the highly personal area of life is touched on and the truthfulness of the statements is also disputed”.
    The report also states the wording of some of the claims could not be published due to legal reasons.
    Tuchel, who is said to have a new partner in 35-year-old Natalie Max, did not attend the hearing, but Sissi was present.
    Meanwhile, Tuchel is continually being linked with a return to football.

    Most recently, he has been touted to succeed Jose Mourinho at Roma or Antonio Conte at Spurs.
    But SunSport exclusively revealed on Thursday that Tottenham face a battle to convince the German to take the job. More

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    ‘This relationship isn’t working’ – Glamorous BBC and BT Sport presenter ‘breaks up’ with ‘toxic’ Tottenham

    TV presenter Reshmin Chowdhury has announced she’s broken up with “toxic lover” Tottenham.Sympathy and advice poured in from fans when the glamorous BBC and BT Sport broadcaster decided “the relationship isn’t working” following Spurs’ Champions League exit.
    Reshmin Chowdhury gave Spurs another chance but reckons they let her down as the exited the Champions League with barely a fightCredit: Twitter
    Harry Kane and Co were booted out of Europe and then dumped by ReshminCredit: Alamy
    Rueful Reshmin untied the Tott after Antonio Conte’s men made little effort to impress her in Wednesday’s 0-0 home stalemate with AC Milan.
    Shakespeare would surely have argued: “Better to have loved and drawn than never to have loved at all.”
    But the result sent Harry Kane and Co crashing out at the last-16 stage 1-0 on aggregate.
    Londoner Reshmin, 45, even revealed she had briefly dumped Spurs over the weekend when they lost 1-0 in the Premier League at Wolves.
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    But early in Wednesday’s woeful display she posted optimistically from the stands: “Tottenham – the toxic lover I took a break from last Saturday.
    “I needed space. But he’s already pulled me back in. Can he keep me after tonight?”
    However, after seeing her hopes of being charmed back wither and die, she wrote: “Spurs and I are taking an extended break.
    “This relationship isn’t working. Nothing is working. At least your comments kept me entertained! Thank you and goodnight.”
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    One fed-up fan responded: “I think I’ll join you too. Spurs are hazardous to your health.”
    Another added: “I’ve had to go for a drink on my own to calm down. I know we don’t win stuff but not giving it a go is unacceptable in my book.”
    A third moaned: “It’s so depressing watching us at the moment.”
    But a few supporters reckon Reshmin still has the hots for the Totts.
    One wrote: “Extended break…until the weekend?”
    And if she does keep a fire burning for Tottenham, some supporters suggested she should look on the bright side.
    One fan said: “Try supporting a team that is not 4th or in the Champions League. It’s not the end of the world. There’s still football on a weekend/Monday.”
    But if Reshmin does try to go cold turkey, another supporter had a helpful tip.
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    They suggested: “If there’s ever a Spurs game on TV find a movie that’s 90-95 minutes. My go-to will be American Pie, more entertaining and will have a better time.”
    Antonio Conte’s men slumped out of Europe with a drab draw vs AC MilanCredit: Alamy More