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    Inside Gareth Southgate’s marriage to wife Alison who he wooed in Tesco car park… before she gave him a bold ultimatum

    GARETH Southgate’s career has been marked by incredible highs and disappointing lows. However, one thing that has remained constant is his wife Alison’s unwavering support.Gareth Southgate has been married to his wife for over 30 yearsCredit: RexThe loved-up pair first met in the 90s when he was a trainee player with Crystal PalaceCredit: AFPThey have three kids together and live in a mansion near HarrogateCredit: Tim StewartThe couple, who have two kids together, have been together for 30 years and are still going strong. She was no doubt in his corner when he decided to quit as England’s manager after eight years in the role.In a statement, he said the position meant “everything” to him and spoke about how he joined the FA to make a change. He also thanked fans for their support.Before making his next move, Gareth, 53, is now settling back into a quiet life with Alison and their kids, who have been by his side throughout his triumphs and tribulations.READ MORE FEATURES She has been credited with helping him relax after intense matches, offering a shoulder to lean on when times get too tough.Here, we look at how their love story developed thanks to a Tesco car park – and a bold ultimatum that could have ended the relationship before it had even blossomed.An awkward startWhen Gareth first met Alson in his early 20s, he played with Crystal Palace as a trainee. She was working in a clothes shop in nearby Croydon.Although he knew he wanted to pursue a relationship with her, he couldn’t pluck up the courage to talk to her at the time as he was not confident about his looks. Most read in Euro 2024In 2020, he explained his struggles in an interview with The Guardian. He said: “It felt like a disaster before I’d even started.”All my peers seemed to so much more streetwise and I was just this kid from the suburbs with goofy teeth. Nothing about me was cool, and I felt like I’d never fit in.”When Gareth first met Alison, he was not confident enough to approach her as he was insecure about his looksCredit: ReutersFor years, Gareth was teased over his appearance, which affected his confidenceThey had to have their first dates in a Tesco car park to ensure her ex wouldn’t find outCredit: Times Newspapers LtdHe had also been teased about his nose for years, contributing to his low confidence.In Gareth’s book Woody & Nord: A Football Friendship, he detailed how he would hang around the shop Alison was working in, pretending to look for clothes. He even enlisted the help of the owner of an Italian restaurant he and Alison both frequented. He acted as the middle man between the pair.After two years, Gareth finally plucked the courage to ask her out. To his disappointment, she was in a relationship and was living with her boyfriend at the time.But when he heard that Alison had broken up with her partner, Gareth swooped in and gave her his number. Fortunately for him, she called that night.During the early stages of their romance, the pair had their dates in the car park of their local Tesco supermarket.This was reporetedly to ensure Alison’s ex wouldn’t catch wind of her blossoming relationship.Southgate’s England legacy should be celebrated, not torn downBy Tom BarclayGareth Southgate claimed that only winning Sunday’s final would earn England the respect of the footballing world.Spain proved a last-gasp comeback too far in Berlin, but defeat did not change the fact that Southgate’s eight-year transformation put respect back into the world of England football.Critics will pick apart his cautious tactics, his selection choices and his record in the most high-pressurised games – with some legitimacy.Yet what is quickly forgotten is the laughing stock our national side had become before he took over in 2016.A shambolic Euros exit to Iceland that summer had been followed up by Sam Allardyce quitting just one game into his tenure thanks to his pint of wine with undercover reporters.Then came Southgate, with his decency, his humility, his understated eloquence and his vision for a better, different future.He had analysed why England had so often failed in the past, from lack of preparation at penalty shoot-outs to players being bored out of their minds during major tournaments.Southgate took those findings and implemented a culture where players wanted to play for their country again – and it led to back-to-back finals for the first time in our history.Instead of going to war with the media, he opened his doors to them and discovered, shock, horror, that it was met, generally, with support. It did not stop him from being criticised when required – we are no cheerleaders, here – but the vitriol of yesteryear – or today on social media – was largely gone.No manager is perfect and neither was Southgate. We cannot pretend his teams played like those of Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp.But in the fullness of time, his feats will likely be revered because the results speak for themselves.Hopefully his successor can go one step further and bring football home. To do that, they must show respect to what Southgate has created and build on it, rather than rip it down.To read more from Tom Barclay click HERE. Dramatic ultimatumThey married in a low-key ceremony at his parents’ church in Crawley, West SussexCredit: GettyBefore they wed, Alison issued an ultimatum when he was transferred to Aston VillaCredit: RexWhen Gareth was transferred to Aston Villa, Alison supported the move but was not thrilled about the idea of a long-distance relationship.As a result, she issued an ultimatum that could have altered the course of their relationship. She insisted that she move to Birmingham with him or the relationship ends.He agreed, but not everyone was thrilled with the idea. His parents were skeptical about it since they had only met Alison once.Gareth explained: “[They] found it hard to believe that a son who had been so methodical, logical, and weighed up everything would behave so capriciously.”But she was able to prove to them that she was invested in the relationship for the long haul.The pair tied the knot in a small ceremony in Crawley, West Sussex. They married at Gareth’s parents’ local church, a ceremony devoid of the usual hype surrounding high-profile footballers’ weddings.The wedding had to be planned carefully as it was scheduled between the World Cup and the European Championship.Southgate’s England recordHere is a look at Gareth Southgate’s record as England manager.Overall recordGames: 102Wins: 61Draws: 24Losses: 17Goals scored: 213Goals conceded: 72Plush £3.7m padGareth says his family help him deal with the disappointing results on the pitchCredit: instagram/miasouthgateGareth and Alison have two kids – Mia, 24, and Flynn, 20. Their family home is Swinsty Hall, a huge Grade I-listed Elizabethan mansion in Middlesbrough that cost £3.75million. The family have been a huge hit with neighbours who have praised their down-to-earth and relatable demeanour. Alison has consistently supported Gareth’s football career. She has been seen in the stands cheering on his team – despite the fact that she’s not even particularly a football fan.In an interview with the Mail, Gareth’s father said: “Actually, I don’t think Alison likes football very much. Obviously, she has to take an interest because it’s Gareth’s job, and she is always very supportive.”She will sometimes go to Wembley for an international game – but not during the school term because she always puts the children first.”Gareth also credits his family for helping him overcome disappointments on the pitch. He said: “On Saturday evening, our children are not too bothered whether Dad’s team have won or lost. “Neither does Alison fret too much about football, and this is how I like it. Regardless of the result, it is up to me to ensure that no one’s evening is ruined because of things that happened on a football field. “The agonising waits until Alison and the kids are asleep.”Odds on next England bossHere are the latest odds from Ladbrokes:Here are the latest odds from Ladbrokes:Graham Potter – 11/10Eddie Howe – 2/1Mauricio Pochettino – 4/1Jurgen Klopp – 10/1Lee Carsley – 10/1Pep Guardiola – 14/1Ange Postecoglou – 16/1Michael Carrick – 20/1Steven Gerrard – 20/1Thomas Tuchel – 20/1In an with the Evening Standard, he spoke about how his family’s support keeps him grounded.”Over the last couple of weeks I’ve just had a nice time spending it with the family though, and for me that’s important because my kids are 18 and 14, and their development is as important for me as anything else in my life”, he said. “You do have to try to find a balance because my focus inevitably gets drawn towards making this team as successful as we can and driving them to be the best team in the world, but I’m also a dad and a husband.”Rebekah Vardy, who is married to England player Jamie Vardy, praised Gareth for promoting family values within the England squad. She said: “He’s got the right idea of the team mentality. He’s really relaxed with the players and he makes an effort with all of the families. “He really encourages family days after games, which relaxes the players. It brings a bit of normality in.”And it appears that when Alison does not have her hands full with her family and campaigning for human rights, she doubles as Gareth’s stylist.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn May, while talking to GQ about his hair, he said: “I’ll have one more hair cut before we go [to Germany for the Euros], I think, because my hair gets a little bit curly, which I don’t like.”Plus my wife says I haven’t got the features to have it really short.”He has been praised for encouraging the England team to spend more time with their familiesCredit: Paul Edwards – The SunAlison has often been seen in an embrace with Gareth after intense gamesCredit: Rex Features More

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    Who is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira? Meet the Tajikistani singer and boxer’s soon-to-be wife

    THREE-FOOT tall Abdu Rozik, the Tajikistani singer who came to prominence on Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16, is getting married.Here’s everything we know about his fiancée Amira — and when the couple is tying the knot.This instagram post from April 2024 shows Abdu Rozik proposing to AmiraCredit: Instagram @abdu_rozikWho is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira?The identity of Amira is somewhat of a mystery.Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Rozik said: “Her name is Amira and she is 19 years old.”She is studying business administration in a university in Sharjah.”She lives here and we both will make our home together here only.READ MORE ON Abdu Rozik”She is the most beautiful girl I have ever met.”And after accusations of his wedding being a publicity stunt, he added: “Just because I am not like others, people think I cannot get married.”Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babies.’There are so many people who are physically challenged. But they settle down and live their life happily.Most read in Boxing”I am aware how people are saying it’s a prank and that I’m doing all this for publicity.”But the whole world is watching what I’m doing through social media. I have over 8.2 million followers on Instagram. I will never fake something like that.”Abdu Rozik calls out Hasbulla for a fight and serenades our presenterAnd as to why Amira’s identity is somewhat hidden in the pictures he shared on social media, Rozik told the Free Press Journal: “I come from a country where we are not allowed to show the faces of our wives to people.”We both are very religious. We follow the same culture and even she is not comfortable sharing her pictures on social media.”How did Abdu Rozik and Amira meet?According to the man himself — whose full name is Abdu Rozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi — it was love at first sight, at least from his side.Speaking about how they first met, Rozik told the Hindustan Times: “It was so random… I had gone out to grab a bite at an eatery in Dubai.Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babiesAbdu RozikThe Hindustan Times”I never thought I would be lucky enough to meet the love of my life there.”I approached her and asked for her number, and that’s how we met.”From the moment I met her, I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.”When will Abdu Rozik and Amira marry?The wedding was postponed so Rozik can make his boxing debut.Abdu Rozik is a social media personality, reality TV star, singer and boxer from TajikistanAbdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6 — just one day before the singer was due to marry Amira.Rozik told SunSport last November: “Really I think Hasbulla is zero, nothing.”He doesn’t have any talent at all. I have singing talent. I have acting talent. I have boxing talent. I have DJ ing talent.”I’m intelligent. I have so much talent but Hasbullah doesn’t have any talent. I’m always ready, he’s scared of me.Rozik is making his boxing debut the day before he was due to get married to Amira”Because he doesn’t have any talent, he’s nothing, I don’t know why people love him so much and why people are supporting him.”He’s a chicken he doesn’t want to fight me. I’m ready. Hasbullah I’m coming for you and smashing your face in!”It is is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai, which kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai — this is 4pm BST (11am ET).Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST (4pm ET).Rozik’s opponent in his first fight is Hasbulla MagomedovThe fight will be broadcast live on Ex-Sports, and organisers have said the live stream will be free to watch on the app.Social Knockout 3’s full fight card for has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut, taking on his close friend Shero.While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.Rozik reignited his feud with Hasbulla in 2023Rozik’s combat sport bow comes one day before he was due to tie the knot with Amira on July 7, 2024 in Dubai.But the 20-year-old has said the fight will give him and his fiancee financial security going forward, adding that his wife supports the decision.He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.”After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Amira supports my decision fully as it will change a lot for us. It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”A new date for the wedding is yet to be set. More

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    Andy Carroll’s troubled history of bar brawls and stag do scandals… and how he rebranded for ‘livid’ wife Billi Mucklow

    DRUNKEN brawls, racy club nights and the most notorious stag do in football – Andy Carroll’s life off the pitch has often been a series of embarrassing own goals.We revealed this week how the footballer, 35, was filmed stumbling down a posh Mayfair street after scrapping with another man at 1am.Andy Carroll was seen brawling in London at 1am as wife Billi tried to calm him downCredit: SuppliedWitnesses claim he was yelling at members of the publicCredit: SuppliedThe former England star has never been far from scandalCredit: EmpicsAndy and Billi have stuck together through thick and thinCredit: Instagram @billimucklowHe was then seen shouting, “You f***ing want some?” at bystanders while wife Billi Mucklow, 36, and the staff from Sexy Fish restaurant, where they had dined, tried to calm the footie ace down.Towie star Billi is said to be disappointed with her husband for his outburst, with a witness saying: “She was not impressed.“It looked like they had been having a pleasant evening, knocking back the drinks and enjoying the Asian cuisine.“But Andy had a row with a guy as they were preparing to leave.”READ MORE FEATURESIt is just the latest booze-fuelled scandal to hit the former England striker, who infamously nearly torpedoed his own wedding after being pictured in bed with two women on his stag do.In recent years, he has cut a reformed figure on social media, sharing sweet ‘Instagram dad’ snaps of his kids’ birthdays and gushing posts about his wife. But unfortunately for long-suffering Billi, trouble always seems to be around the corner.Drunken brawlsThe couple have three children together, Arlo, eight, Wolf, five, and Marvel Mae, two, while the sports star also has two children, Emilie, 13, and Lucas, 12, from his previous relationship with former fiancée Faye Johnstone.Most read in FootballAndy and Billi started dating in 2013 and got engaged a year later, but she was aware that he had a troubled side before they met.Back in 2010 he was arrested and subsequently fined for assaulting a man outside a Newcastle nightclub.Footie ace Andy Carroll wrecks £130k Mercedes in horrifying head-on crash with Ford FiestaAndy went to court aged 21 for his role in a drunken brawl that left a victim in hospitalCredit: PA:Press AssociationHis time at Newcastle United was marred by his off-the-pitch behaviourCredit: APAndy claims having a family has helped him to calm downBilli is said to be disappointed in her husband over his latest brawlCredit: InstagramAndy had been drinking at the city’s Blu Bambu club on December 7 when things descended into a fight and the victim required hospital treatment.The Premier League star paid £1,000 after admitting to the assault. He was also ordered to pay an additional £2,500 compensation.Then in October 2010 he was charged with assault in an incident with his ex-girlfriend, but due to a lack of evidence, the charges were dropped.That same year, Andy was alleged to have attacked fellow Newcastle player Steven Taylor, leaving him with a broken jaw. Andy was seen with a bandaged hand.I was stupid, I was young, and I was carried away with the lifestyle that I hadAndy CarrollHowever, it was never confirmed by the club, Andy or Steven. He was also involved in a scuffle with a photographer in 2012, just a year before he started dating Billi.Paddy Cummins claimed that he was attacked by a drunk Carroll when he tried to take a picture of him apparently without his leg brace at around 2.30am following a West Ham Christmas party.The footballer was alleged to have tried to gouge the snapper in the eye for trying to take photographs.Andy denied the allegations, and it never went to court.Hotel room fiascoAndy was pictured lying in bed with two unknown women on his stag doTaylor, one of the girls, claimed nothing happened and that Andy was too drunk to try anything onCredit: Simon JonesSince meeting Billi, Andy has credited her with turning his life around – so much so that he has even taken up yoga, which she teaches.In 2019, he told Newcastle United FC: “I’ve got no doubt that I was daft when I was here, and no doubt that I was daft for a couple of years after as well.“But I met my missus, and we’ve got four kids living at home now, we’ve got animals, we’ve got responsibilities. There’s no more behaviour like it was, you know.”I was stupid, I was young, and I was carried away with the lifestyle that I had.“Now it’s completely different. I’m actually a dad, I’ve grown up, and got responsibilities, so… I’ve got a purpose.”Unfortunately for Andy, he landed himself in hot water with his wife and the nation three years later, just days before their wedding.While on his Dubai stag do in 2022, the sportsman invited two girls back to his hotel room.Taylor Jane Wilkey, then 27, was one of the women who ended up back at the accommodation with Andy, and alleged he’d been on a 17-hour bender.Billi was livid over the picturesAnnonymous sourceThe party girl also claimed that she had no idea he was celebrating his upcoming wedding and had been told it was just a lads’ holiday.She told The Sun: “It was an amazing day, the booze was flowing and Andy seemed to be having a great time.“He came over to chat to us and asked what we did, he seemed nice, a gentleman.“But at no point did anyone mention it was a stag do, we were told it was a lads’ holiday. I didn’t know he was getting married.”Taylor told that, despite how it looked, nothing had happened between the girls and the 6ft 4inch footballer.“He was honestly in no state to do anything,” she said, before adding: “I’m so sorry for all this mess — but I did nothing wrong.”The incident came to light when a photo of Andy bare-chested in bed flanked by two girls circulated on the internet.His then wife-to-be was said to be furious at his behaviour, but still opted to go through with their wedding.Wedding bellsThe couple went ahead with their wedding despite the stag do chaosCredit: INSTAGRAMBilli regularly posts photos from their wedding to celebrate birthdays and anniversariesCredit: InstagramThe couple read their vows at a lavish ceremony at Hampshire’s five-star Four Seasons Hotel, where champagne flowed.But Andy’s recent antics still cast a cloud over the happy day. One onlooker said: “Billi and Andy were both emotional when they saw one another, but the atmosphere totally changed when the officiator asked if anyone present knew why they should not be married.“Everyone in the ceremony started to laugh really loudly, and Billi and Andy joined in.“It really broke the ice in what has been a very difficult build up to the wedding for Billi.”They added: “She has been waiting for this day for a long time and after everything that has gone on over the past week, to finally get to say their vows was massive.“Billi was almost 20 minutes late, which added to Andy’s nerves, but after the hysterics, everyone was far more relaxed.”Billi has been getting fed up with Andy’s wild behaviour over the yearsCredit: InstagramAndy was spotted looking cosy with DJ Kitty McPaws last yearBut last year Andy was in hot water again after being filmed cuddling up to a DJ named Kitty McPaws on a night out.A party guest said: “He caressed her bum. It was very flirty.“Someone made a joke that Kitty McPaws was living up to her name because they were pawing each other.“Andy was very carefree. He knew others were watching and that at one stage he was filmed with Kitty.”After the video became public, Kitty said: “He was on a night out and I was DJing. We had a quick chat before my set. That was it.”Andy Carroll’s careerAndy Carroll was just seven years old when he was scouted for Newcastle United’s academy.He then went on to play for their youth team before making his first team debut in 2006.His first match was against Palermo in the UEFA cup where he was brought on as a substitute. At just 17-years-old, he became the youngest player to represent Newcastle United in a European game.While at the club he was seen as a rising star thanks to his goal scoring abilities. In 2011, Andy was transferred to Liverpool FC for a fee of £35million.After a year playing for the club we was loaned to West Ham United, who would later buy him for £15million.His time at the London club was marred by injuries and he only appeared 18 times in the 2013-2014 season. The club released him in 2019, following his ankle surgery and he returned to Newcastle United. In 2021 he was transferred to Reading and a year later moved to West Bromwich Albion.In 2022 he was back at Reading but he left again after a year to move to Amiens in FranceWhile Billi didn’t make any public statement about the incident, behind closed doors she was reportedly furious.At the time, insiders told Closer: “Billi was livid over the pictures. Andy totally denies any wrongdoing at all – he’s assured her that nothing happened and that he was just on a night out with his mates, which ended up carrying on and that it was all just innocent fun – but Billi wasn’t happy.”However, the pair managed to work it out behind the scenes and continued to share photos of their seemingly idyllic life on social media. Car crash horrorAndy was involved in a freak head on collision with another vehicleCredit: © Jeff MooreLuckily no one was seriously hurt in the collisionCredit: RexIn 2022, Andy made headlines after being involved in a horrific car crash in his £130,000 Mercedes GLS SUV.Witnesses saw him and a driver of a Ford Focus being breathalysed at the scene but neither were arrested. The cars had collided head on and the red Ford had been shunted 30 yards up the road. John Cooper, who lives nearby, said: “I heard the most awful bang.“I saw Andy Carroll emerge from his vehicle. He was wandering around in a daze.”The dad-of-three was said to go and check on the occupants of the other motor to ensure no one was seriously hurt. Just one crash victim went to hospital with chest pains. Move abroadAndy enjoys being able to spend time with his family in France without people knowing who he isCredit: InstagramThe couple share lots of photos of them with the kidsCredit: InstagramAndy and Billi doing yoga with their totCredit: InstagramThey often post loved-up snapsCredit: Instagram/@billimucklowNowadays, Andy plies his trade in France, playing for Ligue 2 club Amiens since signing last September.His life with Billi appears more settled, with his wife regularly sharing enviable snaps of their glamorous holidays abroad and pictures of him tending to the kids.For his part, the footballer says he is enjoying the level of anonymity that living in France provides him with.He told MailOnline: “Here [in France] I can walk into the bakery and get a pain au chocolat and no one’s saying, ‘How was the game? Can I get a picture?’ Here I feel like I’m normal. I just wanted to get out. Be free. Be me.”He later added: “Here I can take my kids to the zoo here and they’re not saying, ‘Come on dad’ because people are asking for photos or autographs. There’s a little pub around the corner where me and a couple of the boys went to watch Newcastle beat PSG the other week. What a game! No one said a word to me.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile Billi may not have completely tamed Andy’s wild side, she has certainly tempered it with time and patience.However, more of both might be required after his latest brawl. More

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    TOWIE’s Billi Mucklow ‘not impressed’ after Prem star husband Andy Carroll filmed in shock brawl during romantic date

    TOWIE’S Billi Mucklow was “not impressed” after her Premier League star husband Andy Carroll was filmed in a shock brawl during their romantic date.The striker was caught on video yelling “You f***ing want some?” at bystanders during the 1am Mayfair fight.Restaurant security staff joined efforts to pacify boozed-up AndyCredit: SuppliedAndy pushes onlookers who tried to interveneCredit: SuppliedBilli was reportedly ‘not impressed’ by the brawlCredit: instagram/billi mucklowAndy and his wife Billi Mucklow had been dining at Sexy Fish in MayfairCredit: Getty – ContributorHe and wife Billi had been dining at Sexy Fish in London’s Mayfair before Andy wound up “fighting a random geezer on the floor”, an onlooker said.Mum-of-three Billi was not happy after the pair’s romantic date was ruined with the dust up.A witness said: “Billi was not impressed.“It looked like they had been having a pleasant evening, knocking back the drinks and enjoying the Asian cuisine.Read more on football“But Andy had a row with a guy as they were preparing to leave.“It spilled on to the street and to everyone’s amazement he was rolling on the road with this guy.“It all happened very quickly.“The guy disappeared as security ran over to intervene.Most read in Football“Andy had his smart white shirt ripped.“People tried to calm him down but he had unfinished business and could be heard shouting ‘Where is he?’Andy Carroll pictured in bed with blonde days before wedding to Billi Mucklow“I don’t blame the other guy for doing a runner.“You’ve got to be brave to take on a 6ft 4ins powerhouse like Andy.”Footage shows the lanky frontman, 35, swaying unsteadily and pushing onlookers who had tried to intervene.Restaurant security staff joined efforts to pacify the former West Ham and Newcastle player.Andy, dressed all in white, was seen wildly gesticulating and seemingly looking for the man he swapped blows with, who had fled.Its not the first time the TOWIE star has been left fuming with her footballer husband. In 2022 the pair spent a weekend in crisis talks the ex-England striker was pictured bare-chested and asleep on a Dubai hotel bed with two blondes.Pals said Billi fled their Essex home to stay with her parents and was left heartbroken by the jaunt.But she went through with the wedding and the pair enjoyed a luxury honeymoon in Mexico.READ MORE SUN STORIESAndy could face a quiz by bosses at French League Two club Amiens, who he joined last September.Andy has nine England caps, scoring twice.Security staff from the restaurant had to try and restrain AndyCredit: SuppliedBilli was not caught in the video was was reportedly at the restaurantCredit: Instagram More

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    Who is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s wife Nitsa Tavadze? Meet the Georgian footballer’s spouse

    KHVICHA Kvaratskhelia is best known for demonstrating his sporting skills on the Georgian football team.He’s also got his wife, Nitsa Tavadze, by his side for support, but who is she?Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and wife Nitsa Tavadze got married in 2023Credit: InstagramWho is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s wife, Nitsa Tavadze?Nitsa Tavadze is married to footballer Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.She was a medical student when they first crossed paths but it is unknown is she has graduated yet.Nitsa was studying at Tbilisi Medical University which meant she could not move to Naples to be by her partner’s side full time. However, the pair would write to and call each other and would meet up during their time off or when Kvaratskhelia was on an international break.Read more on KvaratskheliaWhen Nitsa didn’t have lectures to attend, she would come to Naples and attend Napoli matches. It was previously said that she can become emotional when watching her partner playing and often finds herself crying when he scores a goal.How did Nitsa and Khvicha meet?Nitsa and Khvicha first crossed paths back in 2021.They are said to have introduced by a mutual friend but didn’t start dating until a month later.Most read in SportThe pair where first seen together when they were watching a basketball game between Italy and Georgia.When did Nitsa Tavadze and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia get married?Nitsa and Kvaratskhelia tied the knot on October 16, 2023.Watch classy moment Georgia star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cuts short Euro 2024 celebrations to console Cristiano Ronaldo Announcing the exciting news, the footballer posted a series of photos from the special day with the caption: “16.10.23,” along with a praying emoji and a red love heart.The couple got married at Mtskheta’s Samtavro monastery and wore traditional Georgian clothes.They made their way out of the monastery under a tunnel of swords held by 12 people.Despite now being married, Nitsa has remained in Georgia to pursue her medical career.What is Nitsa Tavadze’s Instagram?You are able to follow Nitsa on Instagram @nitsatavadze.As of June 2024, she boasts 116,000 followers.However, it seems that Nitsa likes to keep her personal life private as she only has a handful of posts.How much does Khvicha Kvaratskhelia get paid?Playing for Napoli, Kvaratskhelia earns an impressive £1,302,964 per year.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also plays for his national Georgian team which is currently competing in the 2024 Euros.The team managed to qualify for the knock-out stages after a shock 2-0 win against Portugal in the group stages.Who is Euro 2024’s sexiest star?EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks.But who is the sexiest?Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s bad news for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.But who is England’s sexiest star, and who makes the Euros’ hunkiest XI? Read our full story. More

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    Who is Roberto Baggio’s wife Andreina Fabbi?

    ROBERTO Baggio first rose to fame for his impressive football skills.However, for much of his career he has had his wife Andreina Fabbi by his side.The pair have three children togetherCredit: AFPWho is Roberto Baggio’s wife Andreina Fabbi?Andreina Fabbi is married to former footballer Roberto Baggio.Despite being married to a famous face, not much is known about Andreina.It seems that she likes to remain out of the spotlight and instead let her husband shine with the fame his job comes with.What does Andreina Fabbi do?Andreina has been by her husband’s side since the 1980s.Read more on sportIt’s unknown if she has a job away from supporting Roberto’s football career.She has also raised the couple’s children.When did Roberto Baggio and Andreina Fabbi get married?Roberto and Andreina first got together in 1987 but they haven’t revealed how they first crossed paths.They went on to tie the knot on July 2, 1989 meaning as of 2024 they have been married for 35 years.Most read in SportThe couple got married in a traditional Roman Catholic ceremony.Andreina met Roberto when he was at the height of his football career.The player spent the entirety of his career in Italy and was nicknamed the divine ponytail.Do Roberto Baggio and Andreina Fabbi have any children?Yes, Roberto and Andreina have three children together.Their first baby, a daughter named Valentina, was born on December 2, 1990.They then had their first son Mattia who was born on May 12, 1994 before their second son Leonardo arrived on March 3, 2005.What is Roberto Baggio famous for?Roberto played for Italy’s three most successful clubs throughout his career – Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, winning two Serie A titles over this time.In 1993 he helped Juventus win the Uefa cup as he scored two goals in the first leg of the final against Borussia Dortmund.The same year he was named Fifa World player of the year and received the Ballon d’or.He was the first Italian player to score at three different World Cups in 1998, after scoring in 1990 and 1994.In 1994, Italy reached the FIFA World cup final in the USA, where they would play Brazil.However, the game went to penalties and Roberto missed his shot which meant Brazil lifted the trophy.He took a long run up to take the penalty but his shot went right over the crossbar.Away from football, Baggio has been praised for his charity work as he became a UN ambassador in 2002 and helped to raise money for areas affected by earthquakes and illnesses.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen he retired from football, Baggio became president of the technical sector of the Italian Football Federation in 2010.But, he left in 2013 as he said that the federation had ignored his ideas about focusing on youth talent. More

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    Chelsea star Wesley Fofana and wife mysteriously unfollow each other on Instagram with photos of lavish wedding deleted

    CHELSEA’S Wesley Fofana and wife Cyrine have sparked a mystery by unfollowing each other on Instagram and deleting wedding photos.The glamorous couple only wed in 2022, at the plush Yacht Club De Monaco, after announcing their relationship the year before on social media.Wesley Fofana married Cyrine in MonacoCredit: Instagram @lawestt_Cyrine has more than 15,000 fans on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbrFofana and Cyrine have made big changes to their profilesCredit: Instagram @lawestt_But online fans of the France centre-back and his partner might be stunned to see dramatic changes to their profiles.Question marks were first raised last year when Cyrine – a vice-president at a marketing consultancy – made her page private.Speculation faded for a while once her page returned to public access.But now their latest action on Instagram has reignited talk over their relationship.READ MORE TOP STORIESFofana, who has 786,000 followers, and Cyrine, who has 15,600, have stopped following each other on their popular accounts.That means, if you go to one of their accounts, it comes out blank if you type in their partner’s name.They have also taken down photos of themselves together, – having previously offered several happy images together for the public to see.And fans might think it is particularly telling that two especially romantic pics now appear to be absent.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLCyrine had previously shared a snap of the couple about to kiss on the steps as they boarded a private jet.And another photo showed the successful Frenchwoman being lavished on a past Valentine’s Day with roses and handbags.I broke down in tears in the en-suite’ reveals Steve Sidwell as ex-Chelsea star opens up on way football career endedIn fact, the sole posts left from their wedding day and other special events only come up in the tagged sections of their profiles.In other words, they can only be seen if other people have posted them.The pair, both from Marseille, used to love posting glitzy shots together – until the latest development.For example, Cyrine was snapped in a sleeveless mini-dress and her husband in a white suit at a Louis Vuitton show last summer.It all follows their move to London two years ago after Fofana moved from Leicester to Chelsea.Meanwhile, the 23-year-old is still not fully fit following reconstruction surgery on his  anterior cruciate ligament last July.The Blues hope the former Saint-Etienne ace will be available before the end of the season.The couple have attended star-studded events together in the pastCredit: Instagram @lawestt_A puzzle has been created by Cyrine and Wesley’s recent Instagram actionCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbrCyrine regularly shares glamorous shots on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbr More

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    Humiliated Geri Horner urged to make Christian ‘grovel’ as text scandal ‘reopens old wounds’ of her turbulent love life

    SHE breathed a huge sigh of relief when husband Christian Horner was cleared over allegations of inappropriate behaviour, earlier this week.But just 24 hours later Geri Horner’s nightmare returned – when a series of sexually suggestive WhatsApp messages, apparently from the Red Bull boss to a female colleague, were leaked to journalists.Geri and Christian Horner’s seemingly perfect marriage has been rocked in recent weeksCredit: GettyGeri was heartbroken after splitting from former fiance Henry BeckwithShe has built an idllyic country life in recent yearsCredit: Instagram/TheRealGeriHalliwelThe fresh blow came as the former Spice Girl flew in to Bahrain to join her husband in a show of unity, ahead of tomorrow’s Grand Prix.That trip has now been rocked as friends say the 51-year-old is taking a fresh look at their nine-year marriage after standing by him throughout the internal probe into his conduct.After the latest leak, Horner once again denied wrongdoing, saying: “I won’t comment on anonymous speculation but to reiterate I have always denied the allegations, I respected the integrity of the independent investigation and fully cooperated with it every step of the way.”Since their lavish 2015 wedding Geri, who had a string of flings with popstars and TV celebrities before settling down, has cultivated a “country set” lifestyle, posting pictures from their sprawling estates in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire. Read More on HornersBut relationship expert Jo Hemmings believes “humiliated” mum-of-two is now facing “marriage D-day” in Bahrain.“This latest leak of messages to other women must be the mother of all public humiliations for Geri,” she says. “She may well decide to dodge the racetrack altogether and avoid the glare of the press, public and his F1 colleagues.”If she has sense she will go from the airport to somewhere private and call up her closest friends to get their support and reassurance. Most read in Motorsport”To let him stew in the knowledge that she knows and is in the country but is avoiding him.”That means he will be obliged to make the approach to her and grovel to get to see her to discuss.”Motor racing world in ‘disbelief’ at Christian Horner alleged leaked messagesWhirlwind start The couple’s relationship, which began in 2013, got off to a scandalous start – with coming just six months after the birth of Christian’s daughter, Olivia, with his ex Beverley Allen. Geri and Christian are thought to have briefly split while he attempted to repair his 14-year relationship with Beverley.But in 2014, after a romance of just nine months, the couple announced their engagement with a notice in the Times.They tied the knot at St Mary’s Church in Woburn, Bedfordshire, the following May with British designer Phillipa Lepley. Geri has described Christian as her best friend, saying: “He knows me inside out. I don’t edit myself with him. It was a big learning curve.”Geri came to the realisation that things weren’t going to work with Henry. The age gap meant he had a wandering eyeThe former pop star, who already had daughter Bluebell, 17, from a brief relationship with screenwriter Sacha Gervasi, welcomed her their son Montague George Hector Horner, in 2017.She set about shedding the image of feisty Ginger Spice, who grew up on a Watford council estate, and became the epitome of the country wife, living in lavish surroundings at the family homes – with one boasting its own duck pond and farm, housing miniature donkeys, goats and stable for 14 horses.But the latest news threatens to rock her new county set life.“Having had a controversial start to her marriage to Christian and keen to escape forever being known as ‘Ginger Spice’, Geri seemingly had everything she wanted in life,” says Jo.“She had a devoted and successful husband who had nothing to do with the music industry, a gorgeous son with him, Monty, and a lavish country pile where she could live out her role as the picture-perfect wife and mother in luxurious, rural surroundings.”Christian was previously married to Beverley AllenChristian and Geri wed in 2015Credit: Doug Seeburg – The SunShe adds Christian’s track record, having left Beverley so soon after his daughter was born, could be haunting the star now.“When the allegation of her husband’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ first surfaced early last month, she must have felt hurt, distressed and extremely anxious,” says Jo. “Could she trust Christian, who has had a pretty chequered relationship history, and dismiss it as nonsense?“She would certainly have been rocked by these allegations, whether she believed them or not, as they threatened to tear apart all that she had worked for and to destroy her hard sought-after life as a loving wife and mother living in beautiful surroundings. “But it seems like she chose to stand by her man as she was still planning to join him in Bahrain, in a show of solidarity.“However, with the latest leaks, it would seem that even though he was cleared of the original allegation, there is now no denying that he has a case to answer to Geri.”Old woundsThe leaks, which surfaced yesterday, will also open the old wounds of trust issues in previous romances, including her split from toff Lord Henry Beckwith.The couple split in 2012 after almost three years, amid reports of rows over Henry’s flirty behaviour.It was also thought Henry, who was seven years her junior, wasn’t ready to commit to marriage and children.A source told The Sun: “Geri came to the realisation that things weren’t going to work with Henry.Geri will feel so emotionally bruised now and wonder why she was oblivious to the signs or refused to acknowledge themJo Hemmings”The age gap meant he had a wandering eye when it came to other women and he was interested in partying. She doesn’t trust him.”Henry was her longest relationship, before meeting Christian, after a series of flings with famous names and high society figures.She dated polo player Jamie Morrison, the son of a pop publishing tycoon who also owns the Royal Berkshire Polo Club, in 1998, but they split because they had “nothing in common.”She moved on to DJ Chris Evans, after meeting him on Comic Relief in 1999 and she was left devastated when they split after two weeks, when he began dating Anna Friel.“It was as authentic as relationships go, in my shabby experience of relationships,” she said.How Christian Horner’s shock text were leakedBy Ben Hunt
    IT was an anonymous email sent and designed for maximum impact.
    It landed in my inbox almost 24 hours to the minute since Christian Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing following Red Bull’s internal investigation.
    Other names included Liberty Media chief Greg Maffei, who owns the rights to F1. The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Dominacali.
    The F1 team bosses were also included for good measure. As was Max Verstappen’s father, Jos.
    It was from an anonymous sender, the title was simply the date – ‘Feb Twenty Nine’.
    Inside it was a Google Drive link containing 79 files claiming to be the evidence from the independent investigation.
    There is no way of knowing if they were real or fake yet irrespectively it sent another shockwave through the F1 paddock before this season had even started.
    Horner was sitting on the team’s pitwall during second practice in Bahrain when the email dropped.
    After the session, he walked out of the team’s garage and into the hospitality unit where he remained as the nuclear fallout began.
    He’d survived the outcome of the internal investigation into improper conduct following a complaint from a female colleague.
    One wonders whether he will survive this time after this very public humiliation – again, irrespective if they were indeed real or fake.
    Just hours earlier, McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, called on the sport’s governing body, the FIA, demanding transparency.
    “I just read the statement, which was pretty basic,” said Wolff. “My personal opinion is we can’t really look behind the curtain.
    “There is a lady in an organisation that has spoken to HR and said there was an issue and it was investigated and yesterday the sport has received the message that it’s all fine, we’ve looked at it.
    “I believe with the aspiration as a global sport, on such critical topics, it needs more transparency and I wonder what the sport’s position is?
    “We’re competitors, we’re a team and we can have our own personal opinions or not. But it’s more like a general reaction or action that we as a sport need to assess, what is right in that situation and what is wrong.
    “Are we talking with the right moral approach, with the values based on the speculation that is out there? As a sport, we cannot afford to leave things vague and opaque on critical topics like this, because this is going to catch us out.”
    Brown added: “It’s the responsibility ultimately of the organisers of Formula One, the owners of Formula One, to make sure that all the racing teams and the personnel and the drivers and everyone else involved in the sport are operating in a manner in which we all live by.
    “I don’t think it’s the teams’ roles and responsibilities. That’s up to FIA and Formula One to ultimately decide and ask what they feel gives them the level of transparency they need to ultimately come to their conclusion and we just have to count on them that they fulfil that obligation to all of us.”
    The emailed file will only increase that pressure in the form of scrutiny on Horner – who has always denied the accusations.
    It does also put Red Bull in a tricky position.
    Should the emailed file be legitimate and have made up elements from the initial report, which had been thoroughly examined and presented by the independent KC, then surely this is nothing new to them and their decision to stick with their team principal remains.
    To perform a u-turn on that simply now they have become public would possibly see criticism that they intended to keep their report private to save face.
    Whatever the outcome, it is a mess for the world champions.Reports of a wedge driven between Horner and Verstappen’s father have grown in recent weeks.
    So it was interesting that Jos Verstappen was in the paddock and wearing a team jacket and seemed unmoved to the chaos happening around him.

    Robbie Williams dated the singer for six months, in 2000 and later said: “It was fun, and we were just a little gang that were sharing a very magical moment, in a magical place.”Other romances included Bobby Hashemi, millionaire Iranian-born founder of the Coffee Republic, Duncan James and Blue bandmate Lee Ryan, and David Walliams.A six week summer fling with Sacha Gervasi in 2006, resulted in her becoming a single mum to Bluebell.Two years later she announced her engagement to Italian shipping mogul Fabrizio Politi, who proposed  with a £150,000 ring.They split in 2009 with Fabrizio saying Geri suddenly got cold feet about marriage. He said: “Out of nowhere there was a very bad situation between us.”Still, he called the liaison “the happiest three months of my life”.Christian and Geri with their children (left) Bluebell, (centre) Montague and (right) Olivia in 2017Credit: Getty Images – GettyGeri previously had high profile romances with the likes of Robbie WilliamsJo says her previous romances, particularly with Henry, will now come back to haunt her.“Henry Beckwith made it clear – much to her disappointment – that he didn’t want the kind of commitment that marriage and children bring with it, so although he too destroyed her trust, it’s nowhere near the level of betrayal from Christian, who had made that commitment to her. READ MORE SUN STORIES“She will feel so emotionally bruised now and wonder why she was oblivious to the signs or refused to acknowledge them. “She’ll need a period of unconditional emotional support from her friends and family, and probably counselling to talk through and help her process her hurt and self-esteem and re-establish trust in another relationship in the future, as it will be seriously depleted and damaged. More