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      We had 5 hours of hell as Siena had life-saving op…but she’s fixed now. She’s our heart warrior, says Jack Wilshere

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      FORMER Arsenal and England star Jack Wilshere suffered “five hours of hell” as his five-year-old daughter Siena had life-saving cardiac surgery.And he said he had been “100 per cent” sure she would die during the operation to fix a hole in her heart in February.Retired football star Jack Wilshere suffered ‘five hours of hell’ as his five-year-old daughter Siena had life-saving cardiac surgery, pictured with wife Andriani, leftCredit: Eleven Miles.Siena had a rare kind of heart issue which required swift actionCredit: Eleven Miles.Jack, 32, also recalled how he and his wife Andriani spent 45 minutes crying as they were gripped by the fear of losing her.Only a month earlier, doctors had told the father-of-four that Siena — his second-youngest child — had the heart condition.While it can be fatal, it often does not need surgery — but Siena had a rare kind which required swift action.Arsenal ace Jack, who played 34 times for his country, told The Sun how he lost almost a stone due to stress during the month between her diagnosis and the surgery.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSEven worse was the moment when Siena, now six, was given an anaesthetic just before the op began.He said: “When I took Siena down to the surgery I had to drag my wife out of the anaesthetic room and we went to a room upstairs and we were just crying, both of us, for about 45 minutes.Heart murmur“It was five hours from hell, waiting for the phone to ring. It was a blur.”Jack and Andriani have now become ambassadors for the British Heart ­Foundation, and he praises the charity’s work in helping to keep poorly children like their daughter alive.Most read in FootballHe also hopes to alert other parents to the signs of heart problems.In Siena’s case the early symptoms for a congenital heart defect, which means it was present from birth, were not ­obvious.Four Arsenal stars confronted Arsene Wenger after huge stars sold to bitter rivals, reveals Jack Wilshere Jack said: “She was probably a bit more out of breath than her friends when she was on a trampoline, and chest infections hung around for longer.”Medics thought it may be due to asthma, because Andriani had ­it as a child.But it took two years for the real cause to be discovered, during a family holiday in Cyprus, where many of Andriani’s relatives live.Jack said: “My kids got ill — nothing serious — ear infections. The doctor listened to her heart and said, ‘I don’t want to worry you, but I can hear a bit of a murmur in her heart’, and said, ‘You should get it checked when you get back to the UK’.“That doctor saved my daughter’s life.”A cardiologist carried out a series of tests on Siena, and days later, rang Jack, who coaches Arsenal’s under-18s, just as he was about to go away with his squad.He recalled: “At the time I found out I was with my assistant.“I was at the training ground and I virtually broke down in his arms when I told him. All my staff were brilliant.”The hole in Siena’s heart was so serious that surgery was arranged for just a month later.Tests had revealed the gap in the muscle wall between the lower ­chambers of her heart meant it had to work much harder, which is why she was so out of breath.A tearful Andriani, 33, said: “I remember just falling to the floor and crying, I just couldn’t believe the news. It was shocking.”Siena after the life-saving February operationCredit: BBC SportOnly 40 per cent of people born with a heart defect need heart surgery.Often the issues are spotted while the child is in the womb.But the worst cases carry the chance of sudden death, and it is necessary to carry out the operations while patients are still young.Siena had a rare condition in which, Jack said, her veins had rerouted because they were leaking into her lungs.The wait for the day when she would be “fixed” was almost impossible for the doting dad to bear.And there was also the fear of his daughter undergoing a precarious operation.He said: “I remember the date she got diagnosed — the 27th of January — and she eventually had the surgery on the 27th of February, and that whole month I lost six kilos.Bag of nerves“I can’t even remember it, it was so stressful, because obviously there were risks involved in the surgery.”There was a one per cent chance she wouldn’t wake up.”His wife was equally anxious.Andriani said: “The night before, we were a bag of nerves. I remember having this feeling in the pit of my stomach.”A team of medics had to close the defect in Siena’s heart, which could have caused sudden death.She had surgery on Monday and we were back home on Friday. She was laughing, she’s really bubbly, she loves lifeJack WilshireAfter crying with his wife, Jack went for a coffee with his parents and took a walk around the block.Thankfully, they got the message that Siena had pulled through.Andriani recalled: “When we went down to the intensive care unit, it was all such a blur.“I heard Siena cry and it was then that I knew she was going to be OK.”Jack is in awe of the way his brave daughter had dealt with the terrible ordeal.He said: “I have been through surgery. I had a lot of injuries as a player, and it took me ages to recover.“She had the surgery on the Monday and we were back at home on the Friday and she was laughing.“She’s really bubbly, she loves life. It’s great to have her fixed.”And he added: “We call her our heart warrior. The bravery and strength she’s shown has been incredible.”Three months on, it seems that Siena is making a good recovery.Jack said: “The surgery has made all the difference and she has so much energy now.”Up against itThe breathlessness and coughing fits have relented.The couple are far from alone, because every day 13 babies in Britain are diagnosed with congenital heart disease.It was the British Heart Foundation which helped Jack and Andriani to understand what they were up against.Andriani said: “We didn’t know anything about congenital heart conditions and never thought our daughter would ever require open- heart surgery.“Turning to the BHF made us feel less alone and gave us the answers and support we needed.”The charity has been funding research into heart conditions for more than 60 years and put £99million into the field during 2022-2023.Wilshere and partner Andriani have become ambassadors for the British Heart FoundationCredit: BBC SportProud dad Jack says: ‘We call her our heart warrior’Credit: Eleven Miles.Jack said: “We’re supporting the British Heart Foundation because without life-saving research keeping children’s hearts beating, we might not have Siena here with us today.”It is not the first time the star has faced a health crisis with one of his children.His eldest son, Archie, 12, from his relationship with Lauren Neal, often had to be rushed to hospital in the middle of the night, suffering from seizures.Under controlJack, who also has daughter ­Delilah, ten, with Lauren and a four-year-old son, Jack Junior with Andriani, said in 2019: “My wife and I would sit up most nights because most of the seizures were happening at night.”Fortunately, doctors got the ­condition under control.Now Jack’s aim as a British Heart Foundation ambassador is to raise awareness of the charity’s important work and to encourage people to have any problems or concerns properly assessed.Many adults don’t even know they have a hole in the heart.Jack said: “There are people ­suffering cardiac arrests who have gone undiagnosed.”And he added: “You know your child better than anyone. If you think something isn’t quite right, don’t take no for an answer.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It is the most common defect you can be born with.”
      To donate £5 please text FIVE to 70507 and help British Heart Foundation fund more life-saving research.
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      Kyle Walker was given ‘unrealistic demands’ by Lauryn Goodman to keep second baby secret & slams her ‘wild’ stories

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      KYLE Walker claims Lauryn Goodman gave him “unrealistic demands” to keep their second love child a secret.The Man City star, 33, insists the influencer’s claims they were in an “intimate and loving” relationship are “wild and untrue”.Kyle Walker is now a dad six, sharing four sons with wife Annie Kilner and a boy and a girl with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: AFPBut Walker says Lauryn gave him ‘unrealistic demands’ to keep their second love child secretCredit: InstagramAnnie was heavily pregnant with her and Kyle’s fourth boy, Rezon, when Lauryn gave birth to her and Kyle’s second childCredit: Darren Fletcher – The SunSpeaking to MailOnline, the now dad-of-six admits the affair left him pondering a move to Bayern Munich just to get out of the UK.Kyle said: “That was a moment in my personal life that I felt I wanted to move away from England and it was nothing to do with footballing reasons.”It was something personal to me where I thought that taking a break from England might have been right for me.”But first and foremost I have to think about the football.Read More on this story”It’s what I love doing and I felt that come the end of it I would be a lot happier at Manchester City than I would at Bayern Munich.”Kyle fathered Kairo with Lauryn Goodman in April 2020 during a short relationship when he was temporarily split from his wife Annie Kilner.A bitter row ensued as Lauryn, 33, branded Annie a “wicked stepmother” trying to “eradicate” her son’s existence in a social media post.Annie took Kyle back and the pair – who now have four sons together – got married in November 2021.Most read in FootballIn March last year, Lauryn revealed she was expecting her second child – and kept tight-lipped about her daughter’s paternity, only revealing he “is a footballer”.At the time, Annie was heavily pregnant with her and Kyle’s fourth boy, Rezon.Kyle Walker risks explosive showdown between wife Annie and Lauryn Goodman after ‘inviting’ ex and two kids to EurosThe footballer carried the tot onto pitch at the Etihad Stadium ahead of City’s league-winning game against West Ham this weekend.Last month, pals claimed Lauryn gave Kyle three ultimatums to keep their love child a secret.One friend told MailOnline: “He wasn’t allowed to buy a bigger house with Annie and the kids and he couldn’t have another baby with Annie.”She also wanted him to put his money in a trust fund so she could have an equal share and continue getting what he was already paying her if it came out.”Lauryn denied making such demands but has since taken a fresh swipe at Kyle, claiming Kairo now asks: “Where is my daddy?”In an extraordinary Boxing Day showdown, Lauryn messaged Annie to tell her Kyle was the dad of her second baby.Tearful Annie confronted the Man City full-back and the pair argued before she ordered him to leave the family home.But earlier this month she welcomed her shamed hubby back into the marital home.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnnie has allegedly warned Lauryn to “stay away” from the Euros in Germany next month over fears she could damage England’s chances.But Lauryn is determined to take the defender’s two kids to the tournament. More

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      Kyle Walker reveals newborn son to world after Man City clinches record-breaking fourth league title in a row

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      MANCHESTER City captain Kyle Walker showed off newborn son Rezon as his side won a record-breaking fourth league title in a row.The England defender strode on to the pitch at the Etihad Stadium with all four boys he shares with wife Annie Kilner.Manchester City have lifted a record-breaking fourth Premier League title in a rowCredit: ReutersClub captain Kyle Walker took advantage of the historic moment to show off newborn son Rezon for the first timeCredit: Pixel8000It was the first time Rezon had been seen since then-pregnant Annie took a break from Kyle — having learned of his second child with influencer Lauryn Goodman.They are now working to reconcile and Annie, 31, was there ­yesterday with their other sons Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five, to support Kyle, 33.A pal told The Sun: “His family are immensely proud of their dad. Seeing him captain the team to the fourth title in a row is special.”Later, Kyle was the last player called on to the stage before lifting the trophy with his teammates.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe admitted his off-field struggles had almost led to him leaving City last summer, but said of his team-mates: “These lads are my family — I see them more than I see my family.” City clinched the title by beating West Ham 3-1, with rockers Noel Gallagher and Johnny Marr roaring on Pep Guardiola’s team.Manager Guardiola was visibly emotional as he marched out for the trophy presentation wearing a City shirt.Goalscorer Foden said: “Its so hard to put into words what we’ve done today. I think now we’ve put ourselves in the history books, no team’s ever done it and you see what it means to the fans and what it means to us.Most read in Football“We’ve been working all year for this moment. It’s such a special feeling today.“You never get bored of it. I want this feeling every time. When you win something there’s no better feeling. I just want to keep winning as much as I can.Man City’s six key moments this season UPDATED“All the lads have played in important games over the years, we’ve played this scenario a couple of times as well so I think it helps with the nerves.“I thought today we looked confident and just played our football and in the end it paid off.”City won it despite still facing 115 charges from the Premier League.Noel Gallagher was at the Etihad to watch the matchCredit: PABracescorer Phil Foden is snapped celebrating with manager Pep GuardiolaCredit: ReutersShirtless fans celebrate in the Manchester sunshineCredit: RexWalker’s partner Annie Kilner going into the ground with newborn RazenCredit: MCPIX LTDArsenal’s final-day anguish
      By Joe Hadden
      ARSENAL fans were left devastated after falling agonisingly short of a Premier League title win.
      The Gunners did their job by beating Everton 2-1 at the Emirates, although they left it late with an 89th-minute winner.
      But it was all in vain after West Ham failed to beat leaders Manchester City at the Etihad.
      It comes after Arsenal were mocked for rehearsing a trophy lift in anticipation of clinching the title.
      A video showed staff stepping on to the winners’ podium next to a plinth bearing the trophy. More

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      Scotland star’s Wag dubbed ‘Britain’s most beautiful woman’ breaks big baby news as she shows off bump in skimpy bikini

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      SHE’s previously been described as Britain’s most beautiful woman.And she’s now revealed she is expecting a baby with her Scotland star beau.Robyn Keen is in a relationship with Scotland star Jack HendryCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskScotland defender Hendry is now a dad-to-beCredit: Kenny RamsayThe couple have announced they are expecting a childCredit: InstagramRobyn Keen, girlfriend to Euro 2024 hopeful Jack Hendry, has announced to her followers on Instagram that she is pregnant.She has regularly wowed fans with her figure in the past, particularly when on holiday with the former Celtic star.Robyn was also compared to Barbie last year at the time of the hit Hollywood movie’s release.The blonde beauty is training to become a clinical psychologist, having studied psychology at the University of Nottingham and neuroscience at King’s College London along with gaining a certificate in functional neuroanatomy from the University of Cambridge.Robyn showed off her adorable baby bump for the first time on social media today, posing in a skimpy blue bikini in a picture with Al-Ettifaq defender Jack.The caption on her Instagram post read: “Half me and half you.”Melissa Hendry, Jack’s sister, said in response: “The best news! Auntie Mel can’t wait to meet you baby bear.”Another fan said: “Wow stunning mummy to be.”Most read in Football”So happy for you both!” said another fan.And this fan commented: “Omg I’m in shock so happy for you guys! What a blessing gonna be so lucky with a mum like you.” as dozens of others wished them congratulations.Robyn also shared an adorable picture of the couple’s dog, Hector, standing beside some balloons with “big brother” written on them.Scotland World Cup Squad 1982 – We Have A DreamRather fittingly, the pair confirmed the news on the day of Jack’s birthday.The footie ace was born on May 7 1995, with today marking his 28th birthday.He is all but certain to represent Scotland at the Euros in Germany this summer.The centre-back has won 30 caps for his country and has been a regular in the Saudi Pro League for Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq this season.He has been one of Steve Clarke’s preferred choices at the back in his commonly-used 3-5-1-1 formation.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn Scotland’s most recent two games against the Netherlands and Northern Ireland, he played the full 90 minutes.Robyn is training to be a clinical psychologistCredit: Instagram @robynemmakeenKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Man City’s Kyle Walker welcomed back into Annie Kilner’s £3.5million home after Lauryn Goodman scandal

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      KYLE Walker has reportedly been welcomed back home by Annie Kilner after they split following the Lauryn Goodman scandal.The couple, who now have four sons, took time apart in January after it was revealed Walker had a second child with model Lauryn Goodman, 33.Kyle Walker recently become a father for the sixth time after his wife Annie ­Kilner gave birth to a boyCredit: BackGridThe Man City defender has reportedly been welcomed back into the family homeKyle and Annie with three of their four kids after a matchCredit: AFP-GettyThe Manchester City defender, 33, relocated to a home close by, paying £20,000 per month rent as the couple’s marriage hit the rocks.But the Prem ace has since returned to live in the £3.5million family home in Cheshire four months later, according to one source.And it is claimed that the pair are trying to “get their marriage back on track” after Kyle’s infidelity.A source told MailOnline: “Kyle is now living back with the Annie and the kids as they try and put their difficulties behind them and get their marriage back on track.Read More in Football”She needs a lot of help around the house and a lot of emotional support. Kyle’s very happy that he’s back in the family home but things are still very strained between them.”The source added that Man City and England star Walker has been doing more household chores than previously, such as the school run and also tidying upThe Sun revealed in January that Annie had kicked Kyle out of the family’s £3.5million home in Cheshire.But Annie, 30, gave birth last month with the England footballer right by her side.Most read in FootballSince her latest childbirth, Annie who’s already mum to Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five, is said to be “doing well”.The source added: “It would be an understatement to say that he needs to get back into Annie’s good books and he’s doing his best by making himself more useful around the house. Kyle Walker eyes up mega-money move away from Man City in wake of frenzied speculation about his turbulent love life”But there are people within her circle who feel that she’s taken him back too quickly.”But her hormones are all over the place and she’s decided that its worth putting in the effort to save their marriage. A lot of women wouldn’t have done this but at the end of the day, it’s her choice.”Their split came after Lauryn revealed Kyle was the father of her young son and daughter.In a bombshell interview with The Sun, Kyle said he bitterly regretted hurting “soulmate” Annie.The footballer said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.”A lot of women wouldn’t have done this but at the end of the day, it’s her choice.Anonymous sourceHowever, more recently pals said Annie was keen for Kyle to remain a stable fixture in their young family’s life.Friends of the England and City ace said he “couldn’t be happier” after Annie gave birth to their fourth son together last month.It comes after speculation that Walker could change clubs and move abroad with his family in the future.FUTURE PLANSKyle, who is expected to play for England in the Euros in Germany this summer, is said to be “very happy” at title-challengers City.But pals say he is “exploring all options further down the line” in the wake of the frenzied media speculation about his turbulent love life.Wife Annie Kilner — mother to four of his kids — is also open to a move when the time is right.A source told The Sun: “Kyle has been thinking about his future after the Premier League and thinks a move to Saudi could be perfect for him, Annie, and their kids when he is done here.“He has been speaking to Riyad about the football clubs out there and what life is like for people who move there. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Obviously, the lifestyle is vastly different.”Obviously, the lifestyle is vastly different.“Kyle loves playing for Man City and is devoted to the club but he has his head screwed on and has been thinking about what the future holds for him when his time in the Prem and for England is done.”Inside Kyle & Annie’s RelationshipAnnie Kilner and Kyle Walker started dating in their teens.
      The brunette beauty said: “When we started going out it was love at first sight.”
      They were together for over nine years before splitting in May 2019.
      Walker then became a dad for the fourth time after a short-term relationship with Lauryn Goodman.
      Despite the challenges in their relationship, Walker and Kilner put their troubles behind them and got married at the beginning of 2022 after the England star proposed with a £250,000 engagement ring.
      In March 2023, the pair were spotted kissing in public, with life seemingly back to normal.
      The couple then split in January 2024 after Goodman revealed the footballer was the father of her two children. More

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      Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho reunites with mother of his baby – four months after ‘shock split’

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      MANCHESTER United ace Alejandro Garnacho has reunited with the mother of his baby – four months after fans were convinced they’d split.
      The pair, who went public in 2021, seemingly went their separate ways in January after influencer Eva Garcia, 19, unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Alejandro Garnacho and Eva Garcia are back togetherCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe footballer plays for Manchester UnitedCredit: AlamyBut now it seems that everything is back on between the couple.Alejandro, 19, and Eva recently went on a romantic family holiday with their son Enzo. The mum shared sweet snaps from their travels on Instagram, with the caption: “miss u already Tenerife🌞.”Eva was also spotted attending Manchester United’s match against Burnley last week.The couple have also hit follow on Instagram again.More on Alejandro GarnachoA source close to Man Utd insisted that the couple didn’t officially split up in January.Back in January Eva set chins wagging by posting a selfie photo with their son and the message: “You and me against the world.”Fans also spotted that at the time she was no longer following her beau on social media. Alejandro and Eva welcomed their son Enzo into the world back in October. Most read in FootballThey wrote: “Enzo Garnacho Garcia 04/10/23 👶🏼.”Alejandro Garnacho ‘performs disgusting act on bench’ as fans joke ‘it’s peak Man Utd at the moment’They announced the exciting news that they were expecting in April 2023.Alejandro, who was born in Spain, but plays for the Argentia national team.The footballer currently plays as winger for Manchester United. He joined Manchester United’s youth system in October 2020.He celebrated the birth of his son Enzo just months after he signed a new contract at the pro football club based in Old Trafford.Eva followed Alejandro over to the UK.She boasts 557k followers on Instagram and is verified on the social media platform. Three clues that Alejandro and Eva were back together The pair seemingly split earlier this year… but now they’ve reunited again. Let’s take a look at three clues that hinted this.

      Holiday time

      Alejandro and Eva jetted off to Tenerife, Spain, together. The influencer shared adorable family snaps on her Instagram page.

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      On Sunday Eva was seen pushing baby Enzo at the Manchester United vs Burnley game.

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      The pair now follow each other again on Instagram – which is a very telling sign that they are back on.

      The pair share a son called EnzoCredit: Instagram @eevichuuMaria shows her support at football matchesCredit: Instagram @eevichuuThe two made it official in 2021Credit: Instagram @eevichuu More

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      ‘Stay away from Euros’ warns Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner to his ex Lauryn amid concerns scandal could impact team

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      KYLE Walker’s wife Annie Kilner has urged his ex-mistress to stay away from the Euros amid fears that her presence may damage England’s chances.Senior FA officials are said to be desperate to avoid any unwelcome distractions in Germany.England and Man City ace Kyle Walker with Annie Kilner and three of their sonsAnnie, pictured above with Kyle, has urged his ex-mistress to stay away from the EurosCredit: Refer to CaptionLauryn Goodman, 33, is determined to take the two kids she shares with Kyle to the tournament in JuneCredit: GettyAnd mum-of-four Annie, 30, fears the “relentless” focus on her husband’s tangled love life could hurt the Three Lions’ hopes of long-awaited glory.It comes after the Sun on Sunday revealed last week that influencer Lauryn Goodman, 33, is determined to take the defender’s two kids to the tournament in June.Annie will also be there to support Kyle, 33, with their four sons – Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, Reign, five, and newborn Rezon.She told a friend: “Lauryn says she’ll go to Germany and, whilst that’s her right, I don’t understand why she is making it such a public affair.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Presumably she will post images of her children wearing England shirts with ‘Daddy’ on the back.“It will inevitably create a drama and the noise surrounding it will be an unwelcome distraction for the team. “England have the best chance of winning a major trophy since 1966 and they don’t need this.“Kyle is focused on what he needs to do on the pitch and that has never wavered — but the gossip off it affects me and the children.”Most read in FootballSources close to the couple have accused Lauryn of fuelling the feud to boost her own profile. In stark contrast, Annie, who gave birth two weeks ago, has remained silent.Man City star Kyle Walker confesses to betraying ‘soulmate & best friend’ Annie Kilner in astonishingly honest interviewBut she is concerned about the impact the latest development will have on her kids.Annie told the friend: “We all need some breathing space. “The spotlight feels relentless. “I’m trying to draw a line under everything that has happened and do my best for my children.”Sources said the defender is also desperate for Lauryn to stay away from the Euros.We all need some breathing spaceAnnieAnnie’s world was shattered in December after the Man City star confessed to fathering a second child — a baby girl — with the Instagram influencer.Lauryn is also mum to his four-year-old son, Kairo.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn a bombshell interview with The Sun in January, Kyle said: “The only person to blame is me. “I have roles and responsibilities I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices.”Annie will be at the Euros with their four sons to support KyleCredit: SplashAnnie fears the focus on her husband’s tangled love life could hurt the Three Lions’ hopes of gloryCredit: Getty More

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      Ryan Giggs ‘nervous about what his kids would think’ as he’s set to become a dad for the 3rd time aged 50

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      RYAN Giggs was said to be “nervous” about what his kids would think as he prepares to become a dad for the third time aged 50.The former Manchester United star and girlfriend Zara Charles, 36, are due to welcome the new arrival together later this year.Ryan Giggs, 50, is expecting a baby later this year with girlfriend Zara Charles, 36Credit: BackGridThe Manchester United legend with kids Zach and Libby after a Premier League title win in 2011Credit: ReutersGiggs is said to be living a ‘simple life’ with ZaraCredit: SplashZara also has a child from a previous marriageGiggs is already dad to Sheffield United footballer son Zach, 17, plus daughter Libby, 19, from his marriage to Stacey Cooke.Friends of the couple have said they are thrilled and eagerly anticipating the birth of their child.But the footballing legend was reportedly “nervous” at first when thinking about how his kids would take the news, according to a source.A source said: “Ryan was nervous about what his kids would think but they’ve got to know Zara over the last few years and really like her.Read More in Football“They’re happy because they know he’s happy.“But they’ve joked that he might struggle with the early mornings and lack of sleep.”Lingerie model Zara — his partner since 2021 — also has a daughter from a previous marriage.It means that when the baby is born their combined brood will be four.Most read in FootballThe couple live in a £2.1million, seven-bedroom mansion which Giggs bought last year.And they are said to have a “solid loving relationship” which is thriving on the simple things in life.The source added: “Ryan and Zara are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents again.“They have a very solid, loving relationship and are building a long-term future together.”Their life is very simple, they go for walks, they go for coffees and love keeping fit.”A separate source said Stacey — who divorced Giggs in 2017 after ten years of marriage — has also given her blessing.Stacey and Ryan divorced in 2017 after it was revealed he had been having an eight-year affair with his brother’s wife, Natasha.The marriage survived the affair but they separated in 2016.According to Leiper Gupta Family Lawyers, the divorce could have cost Ryan £20million, but the pair’s lawyers said they remained “firm friends”.Stacey, Giggs and Zara spent Christmas together in December 2022 as a “blended family”, a source confirmed.They added: “Stacey approves of Zara. Her and Ryan have been through a lot but they have moved on and she’s only interested in him being happy, because that makes him a good dad to their kids.”There is no animosity.”Ryan Giggs’ stellar careerA one-club man throughout an illustrious playing career, Ryan Giggs is a footballing legend of Manchester United and of the Premier League as a whole.
      Flying winger Giggs joined Manchester United as a 14-year-old and stayed at the club for over two decades.
      A member of the famous Class of ’92, he went on to amass an incredible trophy haul with the Red Devils.
      He scooped 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions Leagues.
      The Prem icon made 963 appearances and managed the club for four games at the end of the 2014 season after David Moyes was sacked.
      He even made a historic appearance while as a player-manager in that season.
      Giggs then worked as an assistant to Louis van Gaal for two years before leaving when Jose Mourinho was appointed manager.
      He won 64 Wales caps and was appointed national team boss in January 2018.
      Giggs led his home nation to Euro 2020 qualification and promotion in the UEFA Nations League.
      Current boss Rob Page was appointed in his place in 2022.

      In November Giggs celebrated his 50th birthday with a trip to Dubai with Zara, who surprised him by having red rose petals scattered across their hotel bed.She posted: “Yesterday was my best friend’s Big Birthday. Happy 50th, Ryan.”So grateful we got to spend it in one of our happy places. I will love you forever.”READ MORE SUN STORIESLast month it emerged Giggs – who is one of the Premier League’s most decorated players – was working again as Salford City’s director of football.Giggs is co-owner of the League Two club along with his ex-United team-mates Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes.Giggs won the lot as a Manchester United playerCredit: GettyHe was a famous member of the Class of ’92Credit: Jamie McPhilimeyRyan Giggs and Zara Charles chattinh together while out in CheshireCredit: SplashStacey, who divorced Giggs in 2017, is said to have given the couple her blessingCredit: The Picture Library ltd More