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      Adorable moment Lisandro Martinez’s mum helps Man Utd star with rehab after devastating injury KO’d season

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      INJURED Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez warmed hearts after sharing snaps from his mum’s visit.Martinez is in post-surgery rehab after tearing his ACL in the closing stages of Man Utd’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on February 2.Lisandro Martinez posted adorable snaps showing him hugging his mumMartinez is out for the season after tearing his ACL last monthSilvina helped her son with his rehab exercisesThe pair laughed as she urged Martinez to lift his leg higherThe Argentine is out for the rest of the season and is being supported by mum Silvina and his pregnant girlfriend.In his latest update after surgery, Martinez shared pictures from his mum’s visit to his Manchester home.The defender shared snaps of the pair hugging on his doorstep and a hilarious video of her helping him with exercises.His heartwarming Instagram post was captioned: “Thank you for hugging my heart and making me smile. 😁💖 I love you Ma!”READ MORE ON MAN UTDHis mum appeared to keeping his spirits up as she urged him to lift his injured right leg higher in the air.Martinez was wearing his Man Utd training kit and the clip showed him watching his team-mates lose 1-0 to Spurs last Sunday.The centre-back was laying on a rehab bed in his living room and his knee was covered in supportive tape.And fans praised the adorable moment, with one writing: “There’s nothing like a mother’s love and motivation.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile another said: “This is so adorable.”A third added: “You’ve got this warrior.”Man Utd ratings: Casemiro disappearing into irrelevance as Real Madrid legend saved again by Bruno Fernandes One more wrote: “Even football players need their mothers.”The 27-year-old was stretchered off at Old Trafford against Palace after injuring his knee.The World Cup winner tussled for the ball with Eagles star Ismaila Sarr late on.But he appeared to get his leg stuck in the turf and was in serious pain.United have not won in the Premier League since his injury, losing to Spurs and drawing 2-2 with Everton this weekend.Martinez underwent surgery this month and gave up an emotional update on social media.He wrote on Instagram last week: “Today, after going through several stormy days where I allowed myself to feel and accept my sadness, helplessness, insecurities, fears, and a deep emotional imbalance, I am reconnecting with my essence and my values, which help me see things from a kinder and more positive perspective.”Thanking his club and the Argentine national team, he added: “I feel immense gratitude for the incredible work and support of @manchesterunited , @afaseleccion , my family, friends, team-mates, and everyone who took the time to send me a message of encouragement.Martinez showed he had the support of long-term partner MuriMartinez showed he had the support of childhood sweetheart Muri Lopez Benitez and their much-anticipated first child.The couple went public with 26-year-old Muri’s pregnancy last October.Martinez and Muri posted a photo of them holding their baby scan, with the defender writing in a message alongside their snap: “We are so happy that you came into our lives. Thank you for choosing us.”They later revealed they were expecting a daughter and have decided to name her Aurora.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince his £56.7million move from Ajax, the defender has had two operations on his foot and damaged the medical ligament in his right knee, although that injury didn’t require surgery.The Red Devils are hoping Martinez will be back to fitness for the start of next season.Martinez has been ruled out for the rest of the seasonThe defender left the field in tears on a stretcher at the start of the month More

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      £45m Premier League star reveals he spends summers working as a farmer four thousand miles away

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      MATHYS TEL has revealed his farming pastime — as Tottenham prepare to take on the Tractor Boys.The 19-year-old, signed on loan from Bayern Munich for the rest of the season, was born in Paris but his family hails from Guadeloupe.Mathys Tel has revealed his love for farming with his family in GuadeloupeTel joined Tottenham on a six-month loan from Bayern Munich in JanuaryTel goes over to the French colony in the Caribbean every year to see them.And the striker — whose side face Ipswich at Portman Road on Saturday —  is happy to get his hands dirty helping his grandpa out with growing fruit and vegetables.The France Under-21 star said: “That’s my country. My parents and my sister come from there. I was born in a small part of Paris.“Every year I go — one week, two weeks  — but I need to go there, for myself, for my confidence.READ MORE TOTTENHAM NEWS“Just to see my father happy, my little cousin happy, it brings me a lot of energy.“I help out my grandfather with agriculture.“I take some gloves and big shoes, so that’s good!“It doesn’t matter where I play my football, you have to be humble.  That’s why I go to Guadeloupe to see my family whenever I can.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTel ended up being one of the most exciting transfers of the January window.He completed a deadline-day loan move from Bayern to Spurs, who hold a £45million option to sign him permanently.Spurs fans hold sit-in protest against board and owenrs after Man Utd winGiven Spurs’ horror injury crisis since November – Tel was thrown straight into the deep end in North London.Despite being a Tottenham player for only 21 days, the teen has already played three times.He was subbed on during the club’s 4-0 Carabao Cup second leg defeat at Anfield and started in their 2-1 FA Cup exit to Aston Villa.The forward was then handed a full Prem debut in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday. More

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      England’s best keeper grew up helping lambs give birth and spent summer working on FARM – now he’s set for Prem transfer

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      JAMES TRAFFORD has always been good with his hands.Right now they are the most talked about in football, with the Burnley keeper, 22, having not conceded for ONE THOUSAND minutes.James Trafford is currently the most talked about EFL playerCredit: INSTAGRAM @burnleyofficial and @eflTrafford has conceded just nine goals all season, keeping 23 clean sheetsCredit: GettyThe 22-year-old grew up with his family in CumbriaCredit: CollectTrafford was raised and worked on a North Cumbrian family-run farmCredit: CollectThe Burnley stopper – who was at Man City’s academy – spoke exclusively to SunSportCredit: CollectAnd he has only let in NINE goals all season, keeping 23 clean sheets.And tonight, as Burnley host  Sheffield Wednesday, Trafford — the Sky Bet Championship player of the month for January — is aiming for an incredible 12th successive shutout.But those safe hands have been put to other uses — such as being shoved up the backside of sheep or mixing manure  with lime!Trafford was raised and worked on a North Cumbrian family-run farm in the Lake District, where his duties included lambing and mucking out.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd he grimaced as he told SunSport: “The first time I did lambing was aged 11. I had to put my hand up them and pull. “That was far too disgusting and, although it was cool to have experienced that, it wasn’t the best thing.“I also had to muck out. We mixed manure with lime to get the right soil pH acidity. And being in the slurry pit was horrible — the stench. “Only last summer I was helping wrap fleeces and clipping sheep.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTrafford — brought up in Cockermouth, where England Test captain Ben Stokes lived during his teens — was even driving tractors on the farm years before he had a driving license.He laughed: “About 14 or 15, way before I was allowed on the roads.” Video emerges of Cole Palmer losing his mind over England starlet James Trafford after Newcastle ‘agree personal terms’Despite his growing reputation as one of Europe’s finest goalkeeping talents, with a host of Premier League clubs hoping to snap him up, the youngster still loves getting his hands dirty on the farm.He said: “I enjoy it. I do it to spend more time with dad because I always go out for lunch with my mum when I go home and he’s always working.“When I was with dad last month, I was bedding up all the sheep and putting hay out for the ones outside.“We’ve always done that. I remember as a kid on the tractor where he’d sit on the seat and I’d be on the arm-rest, and our dog would be down there.”Trafford revealed that, had his grandfather had his way, he would have been a JOCKEY.The 6ft 6in keeper said: “Grandpa Bill, god bless his soul. I have two cousins then my sister and I.  “Grandpa always said, ‘He has to be a farmer’ but he really wanted one of us to be a jockey — but we were all too tall!”Trafford’s dad James Sr has learned to love football for his sonCredit: CollectTrafford told SunSport that he was ‘helping wrap fleeces and clipping sheep’ last summerCredit: CollectTrafford, pictured with sister Charlotte, says his grandfather wanted him to be a jockeyCredit: CollectHis dad James Sr was never a football expert but has been learning through watching YouTube videos and going to his son’s games.Trafford said: “He’s even using  football terminology now and I’m thinking, ‘You haven’t thought about this, you’ve just listened to it and repeating it’. “But dad loves it for me. As long as I’m happy, he’s happy.”Trafford developed a strong work ethic from his years on the farm that stood him in good stead as he progressed through Manchester City’s academy after being signed from Carlisle aged 12.And he went on to play on loan at Accrington Stanley and Bolton, where he won the EFL Trophy by beating Plymouth at Wembley in 2023, before going on to play in the Prem last season after Burnley signed him in a £19million deal.Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer had seen so much of Trafford’s heroics as team-mates growing up at City that he was videoed on the touchline predicting his old friend would save Spain’s late stoppage-time penalty in the Euro Under-21s final in Georgia two years ago.Not only did he dive to his right to keep out Abel Ruiz’s spot-kick, he made an incredible reflex stop from Aimar Oroz’s follow-up.Trafford burst on to the scene after saving Spain’s late stoppage-time penalty in the Euro Under-21s final two years agoCredit: GettyCole Palmer had predicted that Trafford would win the game for EnglandCredit: GettyThat save saw the Young Lions win the trophy — and he became the first keeper in the competition’s history to go through an entire tournament without conceding a goal.And in his recent incredible run, he made TWO late penalty saves in last month’s  goalless draw against Sunderland at Turf Moor.Asked if the double penalty heroics at Turf Moor were among he finest, he said: “All the noise around those saves has been great but there are other things  since  that have brought me more enjoyment. Anyone can save a penalty.”Trafford — who looks set for a summer move to Newcastle — was named in the most recent England squad that faced Ireland and Greece in the Nations League in November.That was after he was in the provisional Euro 2024 squad but was cut from the final party.His call-up came after he was axed by then-Clarets manager Vincent Kompany — but Trafford reckons that made him stronger.He said: “I got taken out the team and it was hard to deal with.“Then I knew I was going away with the national team, I was excited.“When I came back  this season, it was my aim to get into the England squad even though I was in the Championship.”Trafford saved two penalties from Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor last monthCredit: RexThe boyhood Chelsea fan was delighted the FA appointed ex-Blues boss Thomas Tuchel.He said: “He’s a brilliant manager who has won numerous things and got a massive reputation.“He will be the best man to win us the World Cup in 2026.”Former NFL star JJ Watt, at the start of this incredible run, vowed to come out of retirement and play for Trafford’s favourite team, the  Cincinnati Bengals, if he does not concede another goal this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere are 13 games left and Trafford said: “When it gets down to single digits he should start worrying!”If he achieves another 13 clean sheets, you can bet Trafford will  continue talking about this season until the cows come home!Trafford progressed through ManCity’s academy after being signed from Carlisle aged 12Credit: Collect More

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      Joseph Parker opens up on challenging family life after being forced to miss birth of all five of his children

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      JOSEPH PARKER’S entire family is fuelling his bid to become the Daddy of boxing — and a two-time heavyweight world champion.The Kiwi, 33, ditched his usual Home Alone training regime for a camp with pregnant wife Laine and his five children in the Saudi Arabian desert.Joseph Parker’s dedication to his sport meant missing the births of all of his girlsCredit: GettyParker will face Martin Bakole, who replaced Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyParker was due to face Daniel Dubois on Saturday before Britain’s IBF heavyweight champ was taken sick in Riyadh.Saudi chiefs last night desperately drafted in 6ft 6in Scottish-based Congolese fighter Martin Bakole, 33, as a replacement for a non-title clash after Dubois was KO’d by a doctor.But Parker, on a thrilling resurgence since losing his WBO crown to Anthony Joshua in 2018, declared: “I’ve put in all the hard work and I’m ready to go.”Parker’s dedication to his sport meant MISSING the births of all of his girls, while he spent Christmas Day at Tyson Fury’s house when he otherwise have been all alone with a plastic tree.Read More on BoxingSo this time, he has swapped the solitude of his last nine training camps in Morecambe for get-togethers with Laine, their four daughters and son during his four-week build-up to this fight. Parker beamed: “I got to see my family every day for four weeks after training.“That gives me strength. Other fighters have to tuck themselves away, be away from their family, but I feel better having them around.“Boxing is only here for a while but your family is here forever. I don’t want to miss out on them growing up and seeing them every day.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I had a house with my training team and had my family in another house, six minutes up the road.“I had two or three hours every evening with them after a hard day’s training.Daniel Dubois given huge boost in rematching Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed titles ahead of Joseph Parker fight“It’s important to get the balance but also the rest. You can’t rest when the kids are running around.“The kids are eight, six, five, two, ten months — and one on the way. I love training and pushing my body to different levels and then being able to relax with the family.“I love being around the chaos — it’s relaxing being around that chaos.”But Parker has no plans to top pal Fury’s current brood of seven.He explained “My wife got us a home-schooling exemption so the kids could travel with us.“My wife is teaching them — she’s a superwoman, it’s crazy. Being a parent is harder than boxing. Boxing is hard but you train, get the best food, best rest and you’re in shape.“Being a parent, you’re surrounded by kids non-stop, it’s way tougher. Tyson and Paris can have the record, I’m done! I think my wife is done, she needs her body back so she can enjoy her life.” More

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      ‘Thirteen years of lying’ – Chelsea manager opens up on secret relationship with assistant who she has children with

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      CHELSEA manager Sonia Bompastor opened up on her secret romantic relationship with assistant Camille Abily, which they had kept under wraps for 13 years.Bompastor, 44, took over the Blues’ women’s team last May after legendary predecessor Emma Hayes ended her glittering 12-year stint at Stamford Bridge to coach the US national team.New Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor (right) revealed she’s been in a relationship with assistant Camille AbilyCredit: GettyChelsea coaches Bompastor and Abily kept their relationship secret for 13 yearsCredit: RexBompastor (bottom left) and Abily (top left) enjoyed immense success, such as in 2012 when they beat Eintracht Frankfurt to win the Champions LeagueCredit: AlamyThe French tactician brought over Abily, 40, having spent years playing together for Montpellier, Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain and France.The pair then switched to coaching after hanging up their boots and enjoyed a stunning three-year run at Lyon.Together they led OL to three consecutive league titles, one French Cup and the 2022 Champions League trophy.To the outside world, Bompastor and Abily seemed the perfect coaching duo, but their relationship was more intimate behind the scenes.Read More on FootballThe new Chelsea boss revealed in her recent autobiography A Life of Football – published in France on Wednesday – that she has been in a relationship with her assistant for 13 years.And the couple also have FOUR children, who are now aged between three and nine years old.The Lyon legend admits this was a “heavy” secret to keep all these years.Bompastor told L’Equipe: “Revealing my life together with Camille, our couple, after – as I say in the book – these 13 years of lying, is still a subject on which today we are not entirely comfortable.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We are rather discreet and we like to have a completely normal life. Finally, we realised that having lied for 13 years is a heavy secret to keep. “With hindsight and our different experiences, we say to ourselves that we should have revealed it from the start.”Enzo Maresca criticises Chelsea after 3-0 defeat by Brighton Abily, who was also interviewed before the book’s launch, revealed their decision to keep their relationship secret had to do with their public profiles.However, the Chelsea coach hinted she didn’t feel the need to disclose her personal life anyway.Abily said: “There is modesty, self-acceptance. Then, we were still two well-known players. We were already associated a lot on a lot of things.”These are not subjects that I necessarily like to discuss. I think it’s a self-acceptance already. “Everyone around us, our children, know there’s no problem. But I’m not going to be the first to tell someone who doesn’t know. And yet, we were really lucky, it went really well.”Nevertheless, Bompastor and Abily retain a strictly professional relationship while on duty at Chelsea.The couple maintained the same stance during their time in charge of Lyon, and it led to immense success.READ MORE SUN STORIESBompastor added: “Camille isn’t my wife at work. Camille is my duo, my partner. “We know each other very well, we complement each other very well in qualities that as a result, we’re very effective at what we do.” More

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      Wayne Rooney spotted training his England teammate Kyle Walker’s six-year-old son at £8k Dubai holiday camp

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      WAYNE Rooney is training up the next generation of football stars – including former England teammate Kyle Walker’s six-year-old son.Ex Manchester United ace Rooney has been spotted at an £8,000 kids’ football camp based at a five-star Dubai hotel.Wayne Rooney’s son Cass and Kyle Walker’s son Reign are at the footie campWalker remains in Milan for football training after last night’s drawCredit: ReutersRooney is coaching the kids’ team after a setback in his own careerCredit: Football EscapesThe legendary goalscorer, 39, is back coaching this February half-term – two months after being sacked as Plymouth Argyle manager after just seven months in charge.Pictures show Wayne’s son Cass, also six, playing footie with Walker’s third child Reign as his dad’s AC Milan team were knocked out of the Champions League.Walker, 34, looked gutted last night to lose out at the play-off stage with a 1-1 draw to Dutch team Feyenoord, having quit Man City for the Italian club and admitting: “Winning the Champions League would be a dream come true. I have experienced it in a great final with City.”Meanwhile his football mad son Reign is almost 4,000 miles away in Dubai with his mum Annie Kilner and brothers Roman, Riaan and Rezon, where Rooney is hosting a special event at the stunning Jumeirah Beach as the new Football Escapes ambassador.READ MORE ON WAYNE ROONEYRunning from February 17-21, Wayne is putting the kids through their paces as they learn from one of England’s all-time greats.A spokesman for Football Escapes posted on social media: “Wayne Rooney’s first Football Escapes course is in full flow, and it’s been nothing short of amazing. “Expert coaching, plenty of laughs, and memories being made on and off the pitch.”Since leaving Plymouth Argyle, Rooney landed a punditry gig for Amazon Prime’s live coverage of Man City’s Champions League efeat to Real Madrid last week.Most read in FootballHe’s now back coaching again in his new role as ambassador for Football Escapes – after being sacked for winning just four of his 23 Championship matches.He’s being used as a way to entice parents to splurge on the package, with prices for a family of four averaging between £7,500 and £8,650.Wayne Rooney starts new job in Middle East as Man Utd legend touches down for first day after leaving Plymouth “While the children learn from one of football’s most celebrated players, parents can relax by the private beach”, says the event website.”Indulge in fine dining, or explore the many family-focused activities the resort has to offer.”From football coaching with a Premier League legend to relaxing in Dubai’s luxurious setting, this Football Escapes holiday strikes the perfect balance of fun, learning, and quality family time.”Rooney got involved as he put the kids through their pacesCredit: Football Escapes More

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      Prem star’s brother hasn’t paid penny towards our daughter despite living in six-bed £2.9m mansion, says his furious ex

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      A PREMIER League star’s ex-footballer brother has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyle in a £2.9million mansion and carrying a £3,000 manbag.Fisayo Adarabioyo, brother of Chelsea defender Tosin, lives in a six-bed, five-bathroom mansion.Nadia Messaoud says Fisayo Adarabioyo has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyleCredit: PP.The 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase last weekCredit: PP.Last week the 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase. But his ex Nadia Messaoud, 41, said despite his millionaire’s lifestyle he has failed to pay any child support for his two-year-old daughter Anara.She said: “I’ve not received a penny from Fisayo to help with our daughter. I’ve been rebuffed at every opportunity.“I have offered contact because I believe my daughter should know her paternal family, but it was declined.Read More on Sport“She is almost three years old and I also have a young son. All I want is a reasonable level of financial support and I don’t understand why I’m not getting it when he’s living a footballer’s lifestyle.”According to Land Registry documents, Adarabioyo’s 27-year-old brother, thought to be on £120,000 a week at Chelsea, owns the Cheshire mansion in which Fisayo lives.The Department of Work and Pensions has awarded unemployed Adarabioyo a “nil rate” on child support for the past three years because he claims he does not earn enough to pay.Adarabioyo was convicted of harassment without violence in 2022 after turning up at Nadia’s terraced home in Cheshire, banging on her door and leaving her terrified.Most read in FootballHe also bombarded her with texts, saying he hoped she miscarried the baby and threatened to kill her.Striker Adarabioyo started his career at Manchester City’s youth academy and has been on the books of Birmingham City and Crystal Palace.Why Chelsea v Brighton hangs on Tosin v Rutter battle – Experts pick the best bets | Weekend WagerHis last appearances were for non-league sides Altrincham FC and Ashton United in 2021. He has been approached for comment.Adarabioyo was seen with a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcaseAdarabioyo in action for Altrincham’s clash with HartlepoolCredit: Getty More

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      Thiago Silva’s Wag Belle enjoys sunshine break on luxury yacht as their son Isago, 16, makes debut for Chelsea U-18s

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      LIFE doesn’t get much better for Thiago Silva’s family.Or that’s what the Chelsea legend’s wife and elder son might tell him!Belle Silva’s army of online fans loved her bikini snapsCredit: Instagram / @bellesilvaShe has 724,000 followers on Instagram aloneCredit: Instagram / @bellesilvaBelle rated this adventure with friends as ‘therapeutic’Credit: Instagram / @bellesilvaShe named three special things in her life while at seaCredit: Instagram / @bellesilvaSocial media star Belle looked in balmy bliss on a “therapeutic” trip with friends aboard a luxury yacht off the sunny Brazilian coast.Meanwhile, the couple’s 16-year-old son Isago took another huge step forward to fulfilling his and dad Thiago’s dream.Isago made his Chelsea Under-18s debut, having joined the Blues’ youth team along with younger sibling Iago four years ago.Thiago would dearly love his two sons to follow him all the way into the Stamford Bridge first team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 40-year-old centre-back is still playing after returning to home-country giants Fluminense last May.Defender Isago, who normally plays in Chelsea’s U-16s, came on for the final 25 minutes as the U-18s beat Leicester 3-1 on Saturday.Mum Belle was sometimes a fiercely outspoken fan when her husband was at Stamford Bridge.But she will have had only an extra big grin on her face after Isago’s age-group elevation.Most read in FootballThiago Silva said a tearful goodbye from Chelsea in May 2024, with wife Belle plus sons Isago and Iago in attendanceCredit: ReutersJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHowever, it would be difficult to top the huge smile she wore when soaking in every second out in the water off secluded beaches.Super-toned Belle relaxed in a bikini as she shared snaps and named the three things that made it all so special.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleAlong with her Instagram photos, she wrote: “Bathing in the sea, friends getting together and my Rio de Janeiro… “There are things that are not therapy, but they are therapeutic, right?”And far from sounding envious, Belle’s online admirers lapped up her love for life.One said: “Wonderful as always, thank you for providing a weekend in my week.””Congratulations! You know how to enjoy life,” commented another, while a third simply claimed: “You are the best!”And one fan appeared to suggest Belle’s online offerings were literally out of this world.He called her the “best digital influencer in the universe”.Fans are used to Belle sharing snaps in perfect weatherCredit: Instagram @bellesilvaShe lists ‘fashion, family & lifestyle’ as prime interestsCredit: Instagram @bellesilvaHer smile suggests locations don’t come more dreamy than thisCredit: INSTAGRAM/BELLE SILVABelle was happy to speak her mind while Thiago was at ChelseaCredit: instagram @bellesilva More