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    Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois’ WAG Mishel Gerzig wows in lacy lingerie set

    MODEL Mishel Gerzig is making sure her footballer fiancé Thibaut Courtois is putting his World Cup blues behind him.The Israeli, 25, posed in a lacy lingerie set for a shoot for fashion brand Hunkemoller.
    Model Mishel Gerzig showed off her stunning figure in this lacy lingerieCredit: Hunkemoller
    The stunner, 25, is dating football ace Thibaut Courtois
    Mishel had cheered on Belgian stopper Courtois, 30, and his team-mates in Qatar.
    But after they crashed out in the group stages, the couple have gone on a romantic trip to the Maldives.
    Courtois captioned the post: “Maldives with wifey to be.”
    The Real ace also enjoyed snorkelling.
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    Fans flooded to Israeli Gerzig’s comments to shower her with compliments.
    The couple have been an item since August last year and became engaged in June.
    The couple have gone on a romantic trip to the Maldives
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    Who is Croatia’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll at the 2022 World Cup and who has she dated?

    CROATIA have been one of the bright sparks of the 2022 World Cup, defying the odds to reach the semi-finals in Qatar.While the performances on the pitch have been particularly spectacular, a fan in the stands has caught the eye of fans across the globe.
    Ivana Knoll is catching the eye in QatarCredit: PA
    Ivana Knoll is often spotted in the stands supporting her team, dressed in the colours of her country during their run in the tournament.
    And she will be back in front of the cameras when Croatia take on Argentina in the semi-final THIS WEEK.
    But just who is Knoll? We have all the information on the Croatia fan.
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    Who is Ivana Knoll?
    Knoll is a renowned Croatian model and social media influencer.
    The 30-year-old has over 2.4million followers on Instagram and her content has blown up during her time in Qatar.
    Ivana Knoll has gained many fans during her time in QatarCredit: Splash
    As the founder and owner of clothing brand ‘wearknolldoll’, the model has been showing off her outfits at the World Cup.
    This has included an several impressive pieces of clothing which showcase the Croatia flag.
    However, not is all as it seems with Knoll.
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    Where was Ivana Knoll born and why does she support Croatia?
    Some fans may be surprised to learn that Knoll was not actually born in Croatia, according to several sources.
    She was in fact born in Frankfurt, Germany, where she spent seven years before moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    So why does she support Croatia? Well, she currently resides in Zagreb and is a fan of the national team.
    Ivana Knoll is former Miss Croatia and a modelCredit: Splash
    Who is she dating and who has she dated?
    Knoll keeps her private life behind closed doors, not showcasing a boyfriend on social media.
    Therefore, fans of hers have speculated that she is currently single but this is unknown.
    The same goes for her ex-boyfriends, who will no doubt be kicking themselves now after her rise to fame in Qatar.
    Knoll is sure to have plenty of suitors when she lands back in Croatia as the model hopes to return to Zagreb with the trophy with Croatia. More

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    Raheem Sterling vows ‘I won’t go back to the World Cup until my family is safe’ after terrifying raid on his mansion

    DISTRAUGHT Raheem Sterling has vowed he will only return to England’s World Cup campaign when his family are “safe”.The Three Lions ace’s mansion was targeted by a gang who stole £300,000 worth of watches and designer jewellery — he is said to be the fourth Chelsea FC player hit by them in recent months.
    England ace Raheem Sterling has vowed he will only return to England’s World Cup campaign when his family are ‘safe’ – pictured here with fiancée PaigeCredit: Getty – Contributor
    A security patrol is seen at the home of couple, in SurreyCredit: LNP
    The horrific raid took place on Saturday night – less than 24 hours before England’s clash against Senegal – pictured Sterling with Bukayo SakaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Police understand his fiancee Paige, 27, discovered the raid on Saturday night, less than 24 hours before England’s clash with Senegal on Sunday.
    Raheem, also 27, pulled out of Gareth Southgate’s squad and dashed home after learning of the terror raid. He is hoping to return to Qatar for Saturday’s quarter final against France — but only if he thinks his home is secured and his family are not at risk.
    A source said: “Raheem has told everyone, ‘There is no way I’m going anywhere unless I’m 100 per cent sure that my family can be kept safe’. He is security conscious and part of the reason they moved into the property was that it is on a very exclusive estate, with regular security patrols.
    “Despite this, he has still managed to be targeted, which is very upsetting for Raheem and Paige. They have just moved back to London and want to feel safe.”
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    The family moved into the property in Oxshott, Surrey, after Chelsea paid Man City £47.5 million for the winger this summer.
    ‘Patrol night and day’
    It is understood Paige returned to the UK from Qatar with his three young children after cheering on Raheem in the group stages.
    She had a work commitment related to her property firm. Yesterday, Raheem met with detectives from Surrey Police who are investigating the crime.
    One of the other Chelsea victims defender Reece James, 22, was raided by a gang who targeted his home in Cobham, Surrey, in September 2021. They stole his safe containing his Champions League, Super Cup and Euro 2020 medals.
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    Two other teammates have also suffered similar crimes in recent months, with cops now looking into potential links.
    It is feared a highly organised criminal gang has the club’s wealthy players in its sights. Yesterday, England ace Harry Maguire blasted the thugs who targeted Raheem.
    Man United star Harry, 29, said: “It’s extremely disappointing to hear that when we are out here playing for our country and giving everything there are people back home targeting us.
    “The game could have gone different and we might have needed Raheem.”
    And England skipper Harry Kane, also 29, was yesterday helping to calm his teammates worried by the raid.
    A Three Lions source said: “Harry knows the players’ families are really shaken up by what has happened and that is a worry for the players themselves.
    “He sees it as his job as skipper to keep the morale of the team up and to focus everyone on the France match.”
    England manager Gareth Southgate said he and the FA had discussed security arrangements with the squad prior to leaving for Qatar.
    Harry knows the players’ families are really shaken up by what has happened and that is a worry for the players themselves. A Three Lions source
    When asked if the FA had offered to increase security, he said: “We had offered that to players. I think there’s a little bit [for Raheem] in the midst of moving house that played a part in that.”
    And other Wags have offered Paige their support. Meanwhile, Raheem plans to beef up security at his home once the police have finished their investigations.
    A source said: “He has got a firm on standby to go straight in to install 24/7 security with enhanced infra red night vision. He’s looking to get dozens of cameras installed.
    “And he’s going to employ a security firm to patrol his house night and day, and will keep them in place until the World Cup is over. All the jewellery of value has since been removed from the house to a safe deposit place.”
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    Last night, a security guard ­provided by Chelsea FC stood watch outside the house.
    Police said no arrests had yet been made. More

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    Tyson Fury in desperate hospital dash after family emergency sees him miss training

    BOXER Tyson Fury had to take a break from training for his big fight next week after his mother fell ill.The heavyweight boxing champ, 34, went to be at her bedside after mum Amber was taken to hospital.
    Tyson Fury, due to fight Derek Chisora next Saturday, rushed to be at his mum Amber’s bedside after she was taken to hospitalCredit: Getty
    The Gypsy King has taken a break from training but ‘will return as soon as possible’Credit: AP
    He is said to have headed to Manchester after leaving his training camp at his gym in Lancaster, where he is preparing for next Saturday’s fight against Derek Chisora.
    A source said: “Tyson was really worried when he heard his mum wasn’t well. They’re really close and he just wanted to be with her.
    “It’s all been a bit of a whirlwind but he’s determined he’ll be able to fight next week. After making sure she’s OK, he will return to training as soon as possible.
    “His fans mean everything to him and he doesn’t want to let them down.”
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    Fury is now thought to be back at his training camp and is determined to fight Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    But even without the health scare, it is unlikely Amber would have watched the Gypsy King’s bout.
    Fury said: “She has never been to one of my boxing fights, amateur or professional, and never been in the public eye.
    “She’s a private person. I don’t think it means anything to my mum. She doesn’t care if I’m world champion or not, as long as I’m healthy and happy.
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    “That is the only thing that means anything to her.
    “She doesn’t want to be anything that she isn’t already and that is what she has been all her life and brought up to be.” More

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    Joe Lycett ‘shreds’ £10,000 in protest at Beckham’s £10m deal with Qatar

    JOE Lycett has “shredded” £10,000 in protest of David Beckham’s £10 million deal with Qatar.The comedian, 34, put his money where his mouth is by destroying the currency after Beckham refused to pull out of his World Cup ambassador role.
    Joe Lycett, 34, destroyed £10,000 after Beckham refused to pull out of his World Cup ambassador roleCredit: PA
    The comedian posted the stunt to his Twitter pageCredit: PA
    He threw two large bundles of £5 notes into a woodchipper, leaving a shredded bundle of money on the floor before walking awayCredit: PA
    In a clip posted to his Twitter page, Lycett threw two large bundles of £5 notes into a woodchipper, leaving a shredded bundle of money on the floor before walking away.
    Openly pansexual Lycett gave England legend Beckham, 47, an ultimatum last Sunday, telling the star, who he called a “gay icon”: “Qatar was voted one of the worst places in the world to be gay.
    “If you end your relationship with Qatar, I’ll donate this £10,000 of my own money.
    “However if you do not, at midday next Sunday I will throw this money into a shredder, just before the opening ceremony of the World Cup.”
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    Beckham made his first public appearance at the controversial tournament on Saturday ahead of yesterday’s opening ceremony and first match.
    On Saturday FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended Qatar’s human rights record in a bizarre rant, with the Swiss accusing Western nations of “hypocrisy” and “racism”.
    Some online slammed the comedian – and said he should have donated the money to charity.
    Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said: “Shredding £10k will earn Joe Lycett far more than it will cost him and is in effect a paid-for publicity stunt which has worked.”
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    One former fan said the stunt had changed his view of the comic, saying on Twitter: “I liked Joe Lycett but he’s just shown what a privileged life he lives that he can afford to shred £10,000.”
    But actor Chris Addison defended the comic, labelling Lycett: “A force for good”.
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    I’m a career WAG and made loads of money off my marriage, we dropped thousands on champagne alone, says Lizzie Cundy

    MOST people know I’ve made my career out of being a WAG. While married to former-Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur footballer Jason Cundy, I lived it up at two World Cups – and enjoyed every minute of it.
    ‘I’ve made my career out of being a WAG,’ says Lizzie Cundy, ‘and enjoyed every minute of it’Credit: David Cummings
    The WAGs of England’s Euros 2020 teamCredit: TIM STEWART NEWS
    Pictured from left Paige Millan, Lucia Loi, Sasha Attwood, Fern Maguire, Megan DavidsonCredit: Alamy, Getty Images, Backgrid
    Despite Jason and I splitting in 2010, much of my money has been made on the back of our marriage.
    But the new breed of WAGs (wives and girlfriends) is a very different species.
    They keep such a low profile that I don’t think many people could even name half the England team’s partners.
    Sasha Attwood, Jack Grealish’s girlfriend, is a successful model, but the rest are not exactly household names.
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    Despite most being in their 20s, many of the WAGs of 2022 are married to their other halves, have kids together and their own careers – some as influencers with hundreds of thousands of social media followers.
    They can’t be seen to be getting drunk on Veuve Clicquot and dancing on tables – they have reputations to protect.
    It’s all a million miles away from the tournament where the term “WAGs” was coined.
    During the infamous 2006 World Cup in Germany, the wives and girlfriends went wild in the England team’s base of Baden-Baden, shopping up a storm and dropping tens of thousands of pounds on booze.
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    The women – including Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole – were treated like movie stars.
    While these days, their every move would be charted on social media, back then everything they did made the headlines.
    In the beginning, some of the girls liked it, but others were a bit scared, having never faced such scrutiny before.
    You have to remember that some, like Coleen Rooney, were barely out of school.
    Then they realised they could make a career from all the attention they were getting, and their attitudes changed.
    I remember Nancy Dell’Olio, the girlfriend of then England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, called me and said: “I’m queen of the WAGs, I’m with the boss.” Of course she was.
    Who would have thought she would visit Downing Street for a reception with Prime Minister Tony Blair in a daring red catsuit?
    It was unbelievable and made all the front pages. We’d never seen such sights before – and I don’t think we will see them again.
    The girls had a lot of power, but Sven got right behind it. He liked the attention being on the women, as it meant it wasn’t on the men, and they could just concentrate on the game. 
    I’m queen of the WAGs, I’m with the boss.Nancy Dell’Olio
    Sven loved women and the glamour; it’s what he was all about. He wanted his players on the back pages of the newspapers, but he didn’t mind the girls being on the front, too.
    He wanted them there on the sidelines supporting their partners. It was amazing. It made the atmosphere incredible – there was a real buzz about it.
    But ultimately, the WAGs became the story.
    After England lost to Portugal in the quarter-finals, the WAGs shouldered the blame.
    Two years after that tournament, England defender Rio Ferdinand said: “We became a bit of a circus. Football almost became a secondary element. People were worrying more about what people were wearing or where they were going than the England football team.”
    Things changed at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
    Unlike Sven, new manager Fabio Capello hated press attention. He didn’t want the players’ girlfriends or wives there.
    It suited him that it was held in South Africa, as he could say it was too dangerous and that was a reason for the women to keep a low profile. He wanted the attention on the football.
    Victoria Beckham leads the WAGs into action 2006 World Cup in Germany – where they attracted all the attentionCredit: REX FEATURES
    Sasha Attwood, Jack Grealish’s girlfriend, is a successful model, but the rest are not exactly household namesCredit: Instagram
    Katie Goodland, wife of Harry Kane, is a fitness instructor who likes ice-swimming in Finland and rarely drinks
    We became a bit of a circus. Football almost became a secondary element. People were worrying more about what people were wearing or where they were going than the England football team.Rio Ferdinand
    For that reason, the atmosphere at the football matches was totally different. It just wasn’t as fun. It was never the same after that.
    The decline of the WAGs began – they were no longer centre stage.
    Perhaps some of the players got a bit jealous of the attention their partners were getting, too.
    They would say: “Why are they all focused on you? What do you know about football? 
    It should be about me.” So you had that battle of the egos as well.
    Sadly for Rebekah Vardy – who wanted to get in on the WAG act at the 2018 World Cup in Russia – it was just that little bit too late and interest was waning.
    And as the World Cup 2022 kicks off today, it’s unlikely you’ll see much of the WAGs at all.
    If you do, it’s likely to be on their carefully curated Instagram stories than paps snapping them falling out of bars.
    Despite Jason and I splitting in 2010, much of my money has been made on the back of our marriage. Lizzie Cundy
    Back in Baden-Baden, Elen Rivas (then-girlfriend of Frank Lampard), Lisa Roughead (girlfriend of Michael Carrick) and Terri Poole (girlfriend of John Terry) let their hair down.
    They were there to have a wild time and they didn’t have to worry about losing commercial deals or – as is the case this year – going to jail or bringing shame on their country.
    The army of WAGs accompanying the players to Qatar will reportedly be staying on a £1billion cruise liner off the coast of Doha, with their husbands not allowed on board.
    They’ve been warned that if they put a designer-shoe-clad-foot out of place in strict Qatar, they could end up behind bars.
    No booze, no skimpy outfits, no PDAs, no singing in public and no selfies – well, not outside official buildings at least.
    It’s hardly fair on the WAGs going to support the Welsh team in its first World Cup in 64 years, is it?
    However, it’s not likely these girls would get up to anything like that, even if they were allowed. They are a different breed.
    Katie Goodland, wife of Harry Kane, is a fitness instructor who likes ice-swimming in Finland and rarely drinks.
    And back-up goalie Aaron Ramsdale’s other half, Georgina Irwin, part-owns a gym that gives a portion of its profits to the mental health charity Mind.
    To be honest, WAGdom is probably best left in the past anyway, because you can never recreate those golden days.
    And of course, now we have a generation of women wanting to follow in our Euros-winning Lionesses’ footsteps – to be on the pitch and be the stars themselves.
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    Though I doubt we’re gonna see the rise of the HABs (husbands and boyfriends). 
    Sadly, I think the idea of WAGs causing mischief and being centre stage at the World Cup is a thing of the past.  More

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    Peter Crouch’s wife Abbey Clancy wows in sexy Victoria’s Secret lingerie just in time for Christmas

    ABBEY Clancy unwraps husband Peter Crouch’s gift in time for Christmas.The model, 36, who has four children with the former England striker, 41, posed in a series of seasonal lingerie sets for the first UK festive campaign for Victoria’s Secret.
    Abbey Clancy unwraps husband Peter Crouch’s gift in time for ChristmasCredit: Victoria’s Secret
    The model has four children with the former England striker Peter CrouchCredit: Victoria’s Secret
    She has posed in a series of seasonal lingerie sets for the first UK festive campaign for Victoria’s SecretCredit: Victoria’s Secret
    That puts Santa’s suit firmly in the shade.
    The ex-Tottenham and Liverpool striker told a hilarious tale about the couple which ended with Abbey fuming at him.
    He told Chris Moyles on Radio X: “My career finished when Abb was locked out the house and I was playing Call of Duty.
    “I had the headphones on and the mic and she was locked out the house and I had no idea.
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    “I was telling people to ‘get down! Frag out!’ And she’s been outside for ages banging on the door. She’s gone to the neighbours and they let them in.
    “And I’m still in there, dark room, full headphones on, telling 12-year-olds to get down and cover me.
    “The look she gave me was like ‘you loser!’ And that look was the moment I thought I better leave this.”
    The ex-Tottenham striker told a hilarious tale about the couple which ended with Abbey fuming at himCredit: Getty
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    Gary Neville isn’t my friend, he uses me for TV fame, says Ronaldo after blanking ex-Man United team-mate

    CRISTIANO Ronaldo has accused Gary Neville of criticising him to get more fame — and declared the TV pundit is no friend of his.The Portuguese superstar blasted his former Man United team-mate in an explosive Talk TV interview with Piers Morgan, saying: “We’re not ever having dinner together.”
    Cristiano Ronaldo revealed Gary Neville is not his friend in his interview with Piers MorganCredit: Alamy
    The football ace also accused his former teammate of criticising him to attract more fameCredit: Reuters
    The Portuguese superstar also criticised former teammate Wayne Rooney while talking to Piers
    He blanked Neville live on TV at the end of last month — ignoring the ex-Red Devils skipper while warming up ahead of a game against West Ham.
    The fixture came days after Ronaldo was left out of the squad to play Chelsea because he refused to come on as a substitute against Spurs.
    After the Chelsea game, Neville — who shared a dressing room with Ronaldo for seven years — said: “We know him, we love him but he can’t accept not being the star man. He’s going to have to leave, that’s it.” 
    Ronaldo responded: “To listen as ex-colleagues or team-mates criticise you, when they only see one point of view. It’s easy.
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    “It’s easy to criticise, I don’t know if you have a job in television that they must criticise to be more famous. I really don’t understand it.
    “It’s hard when you see people who was in the dressing room with you criticising that way.”
    When asked if Neville had used his name to get attention, he responded: “I think they take advantage of that because they are not stupid.
    “I’m the number one followed guy in the world. It’s not by coincidence.”
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    Neville was mocked in a tweet by fellow Sky Sports colleague Jamie Carragher after Ronaldo ignored him but greeted other pundits Louis Saha and Jamie Redknapp at Old Trafford.
    Ronaldo, 37, has also singled out another ex-United teammate Wayne Rooney for frequent negative comments about him since his return to Old Trafford last September.
    He admitted he was “surprised” by Rooney’s criticism since he rejoined United last September — despite Wayne and his kids enjoying play dates with Ronaldo’s kids at his home.
    Ronaldo said: “It was one year ago, or six months ago. We’re here in my house, he picked up his kids here and he invited (12-year-old son) Cristiano to go to his house to play football.
    “I really don’t understand people like that. Or if they want to be on a cover of the paper in the news or they want new jobs or whatever.”

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    DC United boss Rooney had also had a dig at him for refusing to go on as a sub for United manager Erik ten Hag during the Premier League clash against Spurs.
    Rooney told TalkSport: “Cristiano should get his head down and work and be ready to play when the manager needs you. I think if he does that, he’ll be an asset. If he doesn’t, I think it’ll become an unwanted distraction.”
    When asked if he counts Rooney and Neville among his friends, the striker responded: “They are not my friends, they are colleagues. We play together, they’re not coming, we’re not ever having dinner together.”
    The wantaway former favourite also blasted United’s controversial US owners the Glazer family, saying “They don’t care about the club.”
    He said they had turned United from a football club into a “marketing club”.
    But Ronaldo insisted he remained on good terms with former teammates Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane.
    He praised Keane as “my best captain ever” and his friendship with Ferdinand existed on and off the pitch as they were neighbours.
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    Calling them “very good guys”, he added: “Not just because they speak good about me, but they was there in the dressing room.
    “They are football players. They know how players think and behave.”
    The Portuguese ace greeted Louis Saha and Jamie Redknapp but ignored NevilleCredit: Sky Sports
    Host David Jones teases Neville on Sky Sports’ Super SundayCredit: Sky Sports
    Ronaldo insisted he remained on good terms with former teammate Rio FerdinandCredit: Getty
    He also praised Roy Keane as ‘my best captain ever’Credit: Getty More