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    Who is Brazil winger Vinicius Jr girlfriend Maria Julia Mazalli?

    VINICIUS JR has many fans as he is one of Brazil’s and Real Madrid’s brightest star wingers.But his biggest supporter surely has to be his stunning girlfriend Maria Julia Mazalli.
    Vinicius Jr has been dating Maria Julia Mazalli since 2019Credit: Instagram/@majumazalli
    Who is Brazil winger Vinicius Jr girlfriend Maria Julia Mazalli?
    Maria Julia Mazalli was born on October 30, 1995, and she’s Brazilian just like Vinicius Jr.
    Maria didn’t gain fame from dating the Real Madrid youngster though.
    She already had many people following her on Instagram through her influencer posts and her appearance on the Brazilian reality TV show De Férias com o Ex.
    Contestants are chosen to go on vacation in a tropical paradise, however, it soon turns into hell as their ex-lovers start showing up.

    As for influencer content, Maria creates posts about fashion and travelling.
    She is very body-positive and embraces her curves in what she shares online.
    Maria promotes a healthy lifestyle which involves eating good food and working out.
    She loves travelling and can occasionally be seen supporting her boyfriend in the stands when he’s playing for Real Madrid or representing their nation.
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    Family is also close to her heart and she often posts pictures of her spending some quality time with her father and her siblings – a sister and a brother.
    When did they meet?
    The relationship was made public in early 2019 after Vini denied rumours of the two dating.
    Brazilian newspaper Lance broke the story that Vini and Maria were in a relationship.
    It was all after fans speculated something between the two when they noticed selfies shared on their social media.
    The selfies were taken in the same bathroom in Madrid, which fans were quick to notice and from there the secret was out.
    They never shared how they met or whether they knew each other before they started dating.
    Does Maria Julia Mazalli have Instagram?
    You can find Maria on Instagram through her username – majumazalli.
    She gained one million followers thanks to the great fashion content that she produces.
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    As per her bio, she is an ambassador to clothing brand Fashion Nova.
    Maria is a very creative individual and it is clearly evident from her Instagram feed. More

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    Dele Alli’s ex-girlfriend Ruby Mae stuns fans in naked bodysuit after moving on from Everton star

    DELE ALLI’S ex-girlfriend Ruby Mae has stunned fans in a naked bodysuit. The model posted the revealing snap on her Instagram where she boasts just over 100,000 followers.
    Ruby Mae has sent fans wild with this racy photoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1frpIj7rr/
    Ruby Mae dated Dele Alli for a number of years before they split last yearCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1frpIj7rr/
    Ruby and Dele first begun dating in 2016Credit: INSTAGRAM/RUBY-MAE
    Ruby has modelled for ChanelCredit: Instagram
    Ruby flew to Russia for the World Cup in 2018Credit: Getty
    She split from the former Tottenham and England star back in March 2021.
    They were a couple for a number of years and Ruby rose to fame when she was spotted attending Three Lions games when Alli was in the squad.
    However, their relationship which was described as “turbulent”, ended due to the footballer’s obsession with playing video game Fortnite.
    Since going their separate ways Ruby has been pictured getting close to Pete Wicks known for starring in The Only Way is Essex.
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    She was also reportedly with former Ex On The Beach contestant and club owner Adam Gabriel.
    As for Alli, he has also moved on and is now with girlfriend Cindy Kimberley.
    The Dutch model recently celebrated her birthday and was posted on the midfielder’s Instagram for the first time with the caption: “Happy birthday mi amor. I love you.”
    This comes after it appeared he was dating Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria for short period after his split from Ruby.
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    They were seen kissing at a rooftop bar and going out for lunch a year ago but are no longer together.
    Alli may be busy off the pitch but since his loan move to Turkish side Besiktas where he hoped to rejuvenate his career – not everything has gone to plan.
    He has netted two goals in ten appearances and has only played the full 90 minutes once.
    His manager Senol Gunes also criticised him saying: “He is below expectations in terms of efficiency.”
    Dele Alli is now with girlfriend Cindy KimberlyCredit: Instagram / @dele
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    Who is France manager Didier Deschamps’ wife Claude and how many children do they have?

    DIDIER Deschamps is one of the best known figures in football, thanks to his highly successful playing career, as well as a trophy-laden spell as a manager.What isn’t well publicised is his family life. So who is Deschamps’ wife Claude and how did they meet?
    Claude Deschamps has been married to current France manager Didier since 1989
    Who is France’s manager Didier Deschamps’ wife Claude?
    Claude Deschamps was born in 1966, in Concarneau, in Brittany.
    She studied speech therapy.
    Claude has been married to French national team manager, Didier, since 1989.
    They tied the knot in the same year that Deschamps signed for Marseille, a side he would later captain.
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    When did they meet?
    They first met in Nantes, when Didier had just graduated from the FC Nantes academy.
    They have been together for over 35 years, meeting when Deschamps was 18 and she was 20.
    How many children do they have?
    The couple have one child, called Dylan, who was born in 1996.
    He is a master of science and lives in London with his girlfriend, entrepreneur Mathilde Cappelaere.
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    How long has Didier Deschamps been France manager for?
    Deschamps has been manager of France since 2012, replacing his former international teammate Laurent Blanc in the hot seat.
    Qatar 2022 is his third World Cup in charge of the team, having led them to the quarter-finals in 2014, hosted by Brazil, as well as winning the cup in Russia in 2018.
    In winning the title, Deschamps became only one of three men to have won the World Cup as a player and a manager, following Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer.
    Deschamps was captain of the victorious 1998 winning team, that also won the European championships two years later.
    Deschamps has also overseen two European championships as manager, losing in the final in Paris in 2016, before an early round of 16 exit against Switzerland in the delayed 2020 tournament.
    He successfully led France to the Uefa nations league title in Italy in the 2020/2021 season.
    They took the title 2-1 in the final making Deschamps the second France manager to win two major trophies as manager, after Roger Lemerre. More

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    Brazil legend Adriano ‘splits from wife after just 24 days of marriage as he cancels plans to watch World Cup’

    BRAZIL legend Adriano has reportedly split from his wife after just 24 days of marriage. The 40-year-old tied the knot with stunning hairdresser Micaela Mesquita, 25, earlier this month.
    Adriano and Micaela Mesquita have reportedly split up only weeks after marriageCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Adriano was dubbed as the next Ronaldo at the beginning of his careerCredit: AFP
    The pair had enjoyed a whirlwind romance before a low-key marriage as they shared pictures of themselves signing official papers on Instagram.
    But Brazilian news site Extra Globo reports the couple have separated only weeks after getting married.
    They claim that the pair had planned to have an intimate party with friends and family this weekend but it did not go ahead.
    Adriano and Mesquita are believed to have had an argument after he went to visit friends in Penha, south Brazil, to watch the national team take on Switzerland in the World Cup.
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    Glamorous hairdresser Mesquita has had an on-again off-again relationship with RonaldoCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    It was only last month that the two confirmed they had signed marriage papersCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Extra report he returned home two days later and had a row with Mesquita over his whereabouts.
    They have now reportedly stopped following each other on social media while Mesquita has no pictures of the ex-footballer on her account.
    The pair have had an on-off relationship and it is just the latest in many public romantic flings Adriano has been involved with.
    The former striker had a short-lived relationship with medical student Ceu Oliveira at the start of last year.
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    In-between dating fitness fanatic Oliveira and rekindling his relationship with Micaela, he enjoyed a brief fling with an 18-year-old called Bia Miranda.
    During his career the dad-of-three was considered among the world’s best players.
    He spent several years at Inter Milan during the noughties and notched up a number of fantastic goals.
    He was also part of Brazil’s exciting magic quarter that also included stars such as Kaka, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo that emerged before the 2006 World Cup.
    Adriano retired in 2016 at the age of 34. More

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    Meet Cody Gakpo’s stunning girlfriend who could become latest Man Utd Wag as they target January transfer

    HOLLAND star Cody Gakpo won’t be coming alone to Old Trafford if he signs for Manchester United in January.Gakpo will be bringing along his model girlfriend Noa van der Bij, who he has been dating since at least December 2020.
    PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo has been dating model girlfriend Noa van der BijCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa van der Bij has followed Cody Gakpo in Qatar to cheer him on at the World CupCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa van der Bij has been supporting Cody Gakpo while playing for the NetherlandsCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa has been working as a junior booker for Cachet Models ever since completing her studies in management at Avans University of Applied Sciences.
    The blonde beauty is very active on social media and that has helped her attract over 17,000 followers on Instagram.
    And she appears to be very much into the high life as she has posted photos of her in various exotic places, such as Monaco, Ibiza, Saint Tropez and Curacao.
    Noa may be set for another trip as this time she could be on her way to the UK with her boyfriend Gakpo.
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    The PSV Eindhoven star has been enjoying a stunning World Cup campaign with three goals in four matches for Holland in Qatar, with Noa cheering him on from the stands.
    SunSport understands United are ready to swoop in for the winger in the January transfer window in a £50m deal.
    The Red Devils and PSV have yet to enter talks, but there is a belief a deal could be ironed out next month.
    That is because United manager Erik ten Hag and Gakpo share the same agent.
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    Cody Gakpo will be bringing Noa van der Bij with him to Manchester United if he joinsCredit: @noavdbij
    And Eindhoven are willing to sell the 23-year-old at the right price, as they want to cash in on his current World Cup success.
    The Manchester giants tried to sign the Dutchman in the summer but instead got Antony from Ajax.

    Gakpo still had the chance to move to the Premier League but refused to board a private jet to Leeds and wasn’t attracted by Southampton’s club-record bid.
    However, United have rekindled their interest as they need a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
    Noa van der Bij appears to be loving the high life with some stunning tripsCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa van der Bij has travelled to various luxurious places while in a relationship with Cody GakpoCredit: @noavdbij More

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    Who is Pele’s wife Marcia Aoki and do they have children together?

    MARCIA AOKI is happily married to arguably one of the best footballers of all time – Brazilian legend Pele.But she’ll be fearing the worst as her footballing icon husband is currently going through some severe health issues.
    Pele and Marcia are long-time loversCredit: Reuters
    Reports suggest that Pele has been moved to palliative end-of-life care in the hospital.
    As the Brazil superstar is said to be no longer responding to chemotherapy during his battle with cancer.
    And he’ll need all the support he can get from his wife through these dark times.
    Find out more about who Marcia Aoki is below…
    Who is Pele’s wife Marcia Aoki?
    Born to parents Paulo Aoki and Isaura Aoki, Marcia is of Japanese descent.
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    Pele’s wife was born in Sao, Paulo, Brazil, and has a brother named Carlos Alberto Aoki.
    Marcia attended her local school in Brazil before heading off to high school to secure a bachelor’s degree, and that led to Aoki starting a business in the medical supplies sector.
    Aoki reportedly met Pele in the 1980s at a New York Party but they were rumors never surfaced of a relationship until 2010.
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    And despite being pictured together often, the lovers never confirmed their relationship until July 2016 when they announced their marriage.
    Marcia is now Pele’s third wife.
    Have they got any children together?
    The lovebirds do not have any children together but Pele has seven children from previous marriages and reported affairs.
    Pele had three kids from his first marriage with Rosemeri dos Reis Cholbi – Kelly Cristina, Edson Jr and Jennifer.
    He then had twins Joshua and Celeste with second wife Assiria Nascimento.
    And he also has two more children named Flavia and Sandra Regina Machado. More

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    Meet Francisca Cerqueira Gomes, the stunning Portuguese model dating rising F1 star Pierre Gasly

    FORMULA ONE star Pierre Gasly has reportedly BEEN dating model Francisca Cerqueira Gomes.The rumors started earlier this year when Francisca, 19, was spotted with Gasly in a nightclub in Porto and there were images of them dancing together.
    Formula One star Pierre Gasly is reportedly dating Francisca Cerqueira GomesCredit: Rex
    Francisca Cerqueira Gomes, known as Kika, is a model and actressCredit: Instagram
    Francisca has appeared in popular Portuguese TV seriesCredit: Instagram
    Speculation heated up when the AlphaTauri driver was accompanied by the model at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix paddock last month.
    As it stands, it doesn’t look like the pair have confirmed they are dating yet.
    Francisca, who is known as Kika, was born in 2003 in Portugal.
    She is the daughter of TV presenter and model Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes and supercar driver Goncalo Gomes.
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    She has followed in the famlily trade by becoming a model and also an actress, appearing in Portuguese TV shows.
    Francisca works for Central Models Portugal and has collaborated with several brands such Calzedonia and Natura Portugal.
    And it looks like she will accompany Gasly in a very exciting F1 journey.
    The Frenchman is considered as one of the sport’s biggest rising stars.
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    The 26-year-old icame 14th in this season’s F1 rankings with 23 points.
    Gasly has yet to win a race or climb up the podium, but he certainly looks on the right road to success.
    Francisca Cerqueira Gomes was seen accompanying Pierre GaslyCredit: Instagram
    Francisca Cerqueira Gomes and Pierre Gasly were together at the Abu Dhabi Grand PrixCredit: Instagram More

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    Shakira and Gerard Pique in court showdown after bitter divorce row over their kids & £12million mansion

    SHAKIRA and Gerard Pique have appeared in court today following a bitter row over the custody of their children and their £12m mansion.The Colombian pop star and her footballer ex-boyfriend reached a custody settlement for their two sons after a 12-hour marathon meeting with lawyers.
    Shakira and Gerard Pique have appeared in court following their bitter splitCredit: Getty
    The footballer and the singer did not meetCredit: AFP
    Shakira arrived wearing a pair of dark sunglassesCredit: EPA
    The former couple reached a custody agreement for their two sons
    And the former couple also agreed to sell their five-storey Barcelona property following theirshocking split.
    Today Shakira and Gerard had to ratify in court the child custody agreement they signed last month, which sees the pop star moving to Miami with sons Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven.
    The singer and the ex-footballer arrived at Barcelona’s family court No18 separately, both accompanied by their lawyers around 9.30 am.
    Shakira arrived first, wearing dark sunglasses in the company of her brother Tonino.
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    A few minutes later Pique arrived wearing a sports cap, La Vanguardia reports.
    None of the two made any statement to the reporters outside the court.
    The outlet reports that Shakira entered the building and signed first before her ex-boyfriend.
    They both left the building about half an hour later.
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    The next step of their divorce is to repeat the procedure in the US, where Shakira is planning to move with her children.
    Shakira and Gerard released a joint statement following their 12-hour talks for a child custody deal.
    It said: “Our sole objective is to provide them with the utmost security and protection, and we trust that their privacy will be respected.
    “We appreciate the interest shown and hope that the children can continue with their lives with the necessary privacy in a safe and calm environment.”
    The document was signed, “Shakira and Gerard”.
    Pique is said to have ceded to Shakira’s wishes to avoid an ugly court divorce battle. 
    Pique, 35, who retired from football last week after he was sent off as a substitute for Barcelona, is currently living in a penthouse apartment with his new girlfriend, 23-year-old Clara Chia.
    Shakira and Pique announced they had split in May following unconfirmed claims Pique was cheating on his long-term partner with a younger woman.
    The soccer star’s relationship with 23-year-old Clara Chia emerged shortly after he and Shakira confirmed they were no longer an item.
    Shakira appeared to hit out at her ex in a new song she released last month called Monotonia with references to the “narcissism” and “cold as Christmas” attitude of a man she is breaking up with.
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    It comes as the singer faces separate legal woes over a £13m tax fraud case.
    In September, a Spanish court said the singer must face trial over six different charges. More