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      Megabucks life of ‘world’s sexiest footballer’ Alisha Lehmann as she builds fortune with Prime deal & sizzling calendar

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      SHE’S the Swiss sports star who has been branded the “world’s sexiest footballer”.And it’s not just on the pitch where Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann is achieving her goals – thanks to a whopping 15.2million Instagram followers that have made her one of the most valuable stars in the women’s game.
      Alisha Lehmann has been branded the ‘world’s sexiest footballer’Credit: alisha-lehamann.com
      She reportedly earns £160,000 playing for Aston Villa but makes way more on the sideCredit: PA
      The 24-year-old is bagging extremely lucrative deals away from her sporting career, including partnerships with Boohoo, EA Sports and Adidas.
      Recently, Alisha was unveiled as the first female ambassador for sports drink Prime in a deal that PR expert Carla Speight could be worth up to £1million.
      And now she has just unveiled a sizzling 2024 calendar – selling signed limited-edition copies for £149.99 and normal ones for nearly £50.
      Carla tells us: “Alisha is the David Beckham of the women’s football world. She’s snapping up sponsorships with the likes of drinks, fashion and sportswear. 
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      “Like David Beckham, Alisha has realised football won’t last forever and she has to develop a lucrative career outside of it to secure her future.”
      Alisha’s latest deal is one of many money-spinning ventures that’s helping her to transcend football and live a lavish lifestyle – all while earning a tidy sum in the process.
      On her Instagram, there are scores of photos of the star soaking up the sun in exotic locations – on one occasion seemingly travelling by quadbike.
      Alisha regularly shares bikini snaps from her holidays abroadCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      The footballer is often pictured in fancy hotels and barsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      Last year, she shared snaps from a break in Miami, Florida, where she swamp with dolphins.  
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      Alisha also took a trip to Brazil in 2022, where she visited animal sanctuaries, and high-end nightclubs, went fishing and played golf. 
      During these trips, she has been seen sporting branded merchandise from hotel chains including Waldorf Hilton London and Melia Hotel Resorts.
      Additionally, she regularly gives shout-outs to car rental companies while posing alongside flashy Lamborghinis. 
      Sizzling side hustles
      It’s reported that Alisha earns £160,000 a year playing for Aston Villa but it seems the star could be topping up her earnings with her side hustles. 
      PR expert Carla points out that if just one per cent of her 15.2million Instagram followers buy her cheapest calendar, it could earn her nearly £7.6million. 
      The footballer also shares photos and talks to followers on the subscription site FanTime, where she charges £67 ($84) for a year’s membership and just over £8 ($10) per month. 
      Carla adds: “If only one per cent of her followers subscribe at the lowest rate, she will be bringing in £1.2 million per month.
      Alisha has launched a 2024 calendar and is charged nearly £150 for limited edition copiesCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      She also has a Fantime account where she shares photos and talks to her fanbaseCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      “Given that we know her engagement rate is around seven per cent, she could bring in even more than that amount in calendars, subscriptions – and she can do that for brands too.”
      Alisha was audaciously approached to produce saucier content last year, when she was offered an £83,000 ($100k) signing-on fee from the adult site My.Club.
      Mike Ford, the company’s vice president, told SportBible that she could earn a fortune posting “training photos, thirst traps and personally field questions from fans”. Sadly for the executive, she did not take up the offer.
      According to sources, it was Alisha’s decision to showcase her “sexy side” that contributed to her break-up with Aston Villa men’s team star Douglas Luiz.
      Last year, we were told: “When asked to do a calendar, she jumped at the chance to show off her sexy side but he was not happy.
      “He didn’t think it was something she should be doing. They rowed a lot and in the end, Alisha simply had enough.”
      Alisha also has a range of products, including hot pink cushions for £29.99, journals for £20, water bottles for £30 and even mousemats for £10.99.
      Before her deal with Prime, Alisha collaborated with a number of companies including Adidas, Bootbag and EA Sports, who create the video game Fifa.
      She has appeared in multiple videos for the football game including one alongside the musician Big Zuu and another unveiling her own “Be Brave” kit.
      PR expert Jack Cooper, from Ed Hopkins PR, told us: “Collaborations with brands like Adidas, EA Sports, and Bootbag further highlight her appeal to diverse industries, from sportswear to gaming. 
      Alisha has worked with a variety of companies ranging from Coca-Cola to EA SportsCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      “Her diverse content – from football training videos to lifestyle and fashion showcases – means she can attract a broader range of brand partnerships.”
      Alisha has also worked with other companies including CocaCola Switzerland, Bootbag and Gisada.
      Carla says: “For longer-term deals, such as sportswear, lingerie, fashion and even fragrances, she could command six figures and receive commissions too.” 
      ‘Breaking the mould’
      Alisha is women’s football’s most followed star on Instagram and her fanbase is increasing regularly thanks to her daily posts.
      From July to September alone, she gained nearly two million followers and regularly gets more than one million likes on her posts.
      PR expert Jack says: “Alisha is breaking the mould, proving that today’s athletes are more than just players.
      Alisha has recently bagged a deal with Prime, which our expert claims could be worth £1mCredit: Instagram
      “With a robust following on Instagram, she’s more than just a footballer; she’s a digital influencer and brand in her own right.
      “Her collaboration with Prime, one of the largest streaming platforms globally, is indicative of the powerful confluence of sports, entertainment, and influencer marketing.”
      Pundit potential
      While Alisha has cultivated an engaged following on social media, she insists her focus is on football.
      Earlier this year, she told Sky Sports: “Obviously I have a lot of followers, but I never dreamed to have it. I just played and shared my life. It just became like this.
      “I don’t see myself as someone with loads of followers on social media, obviously I’m proud of it – alongside my football – but it doesn’t change anything.”
      Our experts predict she’s likely to capitalise on her knowledge of the game by providing match analysis, which could also earn her huge sums. 
      Carla says: “Alisha also has a fun and bubbly personality, which means she has the potential to take up a career in sports presenting. 
      “Sports programmes would snap up the chance to hire her as she has the potential to bring her 15.2 million followers and convert them into viewers for each programme she’s on. 
      “That’s a huge number for any show to get, so I expect she will be paid very well.”
      Alisha was part of Switzerland’s 2023 World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Humble beginnings
      While Alisha lives a life many could only dream of today, her upbringing in Tägertschi, Switzerland, was very different.
      There she used to play “street football” daily from the age of five alongside her brother and cousins and credits them as “the main reason I play today”.
      Alisha started her career at Swiss club BSC YB Frauen, where she scored 25 goals in 52 appearances. 
      In 2018, she moved to the Women’s Super League after being signed by West Ham United and helped the squad reach the FA Cup final a year later.
      Alisha went to Everton on loan in 2021 before being signed by Aston Villa, where she has scored seven goals.
      She has also scored a combined total of 22 goals from 82 appearances for Switzerland’s youth and adult national teams.
      It’s clear there are big things in the 24-year-old’s future both on and off the pitch – but her main focus is staying humble and focused on her footballing career.
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      Last year, she told Sky Sports: “I don’t think that I’m better than anyone else, I come from humble beginnings with how I grew up with my family in Switzerland.
      “The people who know me always see the footballer. Every time I’m with my friends and family, I just speak about football.” More

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      We’re brothers with 10 MotoGP world champion titles, countless crashes and broken bones between us – but we won’t retire

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      OVER the years, tennis fans have witnessed some of the biggest sibling rivalries of all time, including Serena and Venus Williams as well as Andy and Jamie Murray.And the MotoGP world has one of the most exciting brotherly battles too.
      Alex and Marc Marquez have spoken exclusively to The Sun about their sibling rivalryCredit: Getty
      8-time world champ Marc has become known as the “Senna of the MotoGP world”Credit: Estrella Galicia
      8-time world champion Marc Marquez, 30, has been called the “Senna of the MotoGP world” and became the youngest ever rider to win the MotoGP title in 2013, at the age of 20.
      He went on to win the world championship every year following, until 2020, when he came crashing into the air at around 100mph, suffering a fractured humerus, leading to surgery.
      Marc returned the following year, only gaining 7th place, followed by 13th in 2022.
      And, as he prepares for the 12th competition in San Morino this Sunday, he’s placing at 19th.
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      Meanwhile, his younger brother, Alex Marquez, 27, won the Moto2 Motorcycling World Championship in 2019 with Team Estrella Galicia, and has been coming up behind him, hot on his (w)heels.
      ‘Jealous’ of older brother
      For the first time in the boys’ careers, throughout this year’s world championship, Alex has been much higher up the league table than Marc, currently in 9th place in the GP.
      And, as we sit down with him at Estrella Galicia’s bar at Silverstone, Alex admits his success is down to the competition he’s had with his brother.
      “I look up to him quite a lot, I’m quite jealous of him,” he tells us. “I’ve achieved much more than what I imagined when I was young, and I think it’s because I’ve been fighting him. 
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      “When I was younger, I was comparing myself to him quite a lot.
      “Later, I started to actually follow him.”
      Marc and Alex were both in Honda until this year, as Alex has moved to Ducati – and he feels much more relaxed racing against him now.
      He says: “Competing against each other is really nice, but it’s something that, if you can avoid it, it’s better, because when you see your brother crashing or something like that, it’s hard to not take it with you. 
      “But I love being in a different team to him. I feel more relaxed. 
      “In the same team, we’re on the same bike, we’re fighting, it’s something that in the first moment is nice, but later on, it gets hard.”
      And Marc has loved having his brother around him as they’ve travelled the world together every year for each Grand Prix.
      “Having my brother there is one of the coolest things I have in my career and in my life because it’s become a lifestyle,” he says. 
      “To spend your profession with your brother, race the same racetracks, it’s something very special and very nice. And yeah, we’re travelling around the world together. 
      “We are competing against each other, but also I try to help him, and he tries to help me. So this is very nice.”
      Horror crash
      Marc had a horror crash in 2020 and then had many more in the following yearsCredit: Estrella Galicia
      Since Marc’s 2020 crash, he’s suffered complications with the metal plate in his arm, and has been back for surgery twice more, and he’s no longer able to extend his right arm out fully, meaning he finds controlling the bike on corners more difficult.
      A later crash in 2022, during a warm-up session for the Indonesian GP, saw Marc flung from his bike while travelling at 115mph after his rear tyre gave way.
      He suffered concussion and damaged a nerve in his eye after being flung 15 feet in the air, leading him to be diagnosed with diplopia, meaning he was seeing double.
      At the time, BT Sport commentator Gavin Emmett said: “That’s a shocking crash for Marc Marquez. That’s one of the biggest high-sides I’ve seen in 25 years covering this sport.
      “He must have been 12 to 15 feet in the air, the Repsol Honda man.”
      Thought about retiring
      Marc did think about retiring after losing confidence in his abilitiesCredit: Instagram/@marcmarquez93
      And when we spoke to him, he confessed he was starting to lose confidence prior to this year’s GP, and he did think about retiring.
      He says: “I never feel scared but it’s true that sometimes you lose confidence and, in the last races, I crashed many times and then I started to lose more and more confidence, and then, when you lose confidence, you are slower and even more unsafe.
      “These last three years, with the four different injuries, four different situations on the arm, with a lot of injuries, I was thinking about stopping, and saying ‘okay, why am I doing this?’ 
      “But it’s my passion, and I can not imagine, right now, a life without riding a bike, without riding in MotoGP. 
      “So at the moment, it’s my passion and I still feel competitive.”
      Marc and Alex have been sponsored by Estrella Galicia, since 2012, and both tell us how important the relationship with the Spanish, family-run beer brand is to them.
      Marc says: “It’s been such a long relationship, so it’s been very nice to see us grow together. 
      We’ve got bigger and bigger, step by step, and we’ve helped each other a lot.
      “It looks like a very big company, but it’s a family company, and you can feel it.”
      Alex adds: “We’ve had many years together, and they’ve invested in me.
      “It’s really important, especially when you start, in smaller championships, and have less visibility to have help, because you need the money and to pay, because it costs a lot. 
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      “So to have them on your side is important.”
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      Alex and Marc have been sponsored by Estrella Galicia since 2012Credit: Estrella Galicia More

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      Meet the Sidemen & YouTube All-stars’ WAGs – from ‘Merch Queen’ to Mr Beast’s girlfriend who had a tricky first date

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      IT’S the hotly anticipated charity football match that will see some of the biggest streaming stars on the planet battle it out.Tickets for the Sidemen VS YouTube All-Stars at London Stadium sold out within hours back in June and tens of millions more are likely to be watching online. 
      Sidemen star KSI dodging a tackle from YouTube All-Stars’ IShowSpeed last yearCredit: PA
      The Sidemen are a collective of British streaming stars including KSI, Zerkaa and Vikkstar123Credit: Instagram
      The annual football match will see famous British stars including KSI, Miniminter and Zerkaa take on the likes of Mr Beast, IShowSpeed and Chunkz.
      Last year, they raised more than £1million for charity in a thrilling 8-7 win to the Sidemen before 35,000 spectators at Charlton Athletic’s Valley Stadium. 
      This year will be even bigger, with 62,000 cheering from the stands of the West Ham ground – including the streamers’ glamorous girlfriends, fiancées and wives. 
      From the ‘Merch Queen’ to the novelist and a popular singer with 1.9million monthly listeners, we reveal the love interests of the online-obsessed stars.
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      Miniminter 
      Talia Mar is a musician with 1.9million monthly listeners on SpotifyCredit: Instagram
      She’s engaged to Simon Mintor, who’s known as MiniminterCredit: Instagram
      Miniminter, whose real name is Simon Mintor, has been engaged to beautiful British singer Talia Mar, 26, since last summer.
      The 31-year-old Sidemen star met his glamorous beau at Wireless Festival back in 2017 and they confirmed their relationship a year later, according to The Tab.

      Talia, who is best known for her 2022 song Stay The Night, has a whopping 1.9million monthly listeners on spotify and a considerable online following.
      She has more than a million fans following her content on both YouTube and Instagram as well as 757,000 on Twitch, where she plays video games and sings.
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      Away from music, Talia had her own fashion line with PrettyLittleThing and was an ambassador for clothing range The Martian Club. 
      The songstress, who released new hit Forget About Your Ex last month, also posts make-up, hair and beauty tip videos online. 
      Zerkaa
      Freya Nightingale is known as ‘Merch Queen’ due to wearing so much Sidemen clothingCredit: Instagram
      She’s dating the Sidemen’s Zerkaa, real name Joshua BradleyCredit: instagram
      Joshua Bradley, known as Zerkaa, is among the Sidemen XI and has been dating Freya Nightingale since 2010. 
      The 29-year-old influencer is often dubbed the “Merch Queen” due to regularly sporting Sidemen’s clothing range online. 
      Freya has her own YouTube channel, which has 268,000 subscribers, where she posts video gaming content and gives fans an insight into her relationship. 
      On Instagram, where she has 436,000 followers, she shares holiday snaps from stunning locations around the world and is often pictured in the fashionable outfits.
      Freya also has 104,000 TikTok subscribers and nearly 1million likes as well as more than 282,000 followers on Twitch.
      Behzinga
      Social media influencer Faith Kelly in a barely-there bikini before her pregnancyCredit: Instagram
      She and dad Ethan Payne, aka Behzinga, is now the mum of daughter OliveCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Ethan Payne, known as Behzinga, became a dad to daughter Olive Ottilie Payne just hours after his win alongside his Sidemen teammates at last year’s charity football match. 
      It’s not known when he started dating girlfriend, Faith Kelly, 23, but she started to appear on his social media channels in June 2021. 
      She’s also an online star with an impressive 1.6million followers on TikTok, where she posts beauty tips along with sharing insights into her life with Behzinga.
      Faye, who has 804,000 Instagram followers, often shares photos of herself with baby Olive and her partner as well as snaps of her horses Cali and Lorenzo.
      Last month, she and Ethan spoke out about the “hate” she received online for dating Behzinga and he described her regularly “getting smoked” by trolls. 
      Vikkstar123
      Vikram Barn, aka Vikkstar123, has been engaged to Ellie Harlow since 2021Credit: INSTAGRAM
      The YouTube star proposed to his girlfriend in front of the Burj Al Arab hotelCredit: Instagram
      Sidemen star Vickram Barn, who is known as Vikkstar123, proposed to girlfriend Ellie Harlow in front of Dubai’s iconic seven-star hotel the Burj Al Arab back in 2021.
      Unlike the Sidemen stars’ other halves, the Brit is very private and is said to be “not really interested in having a lot of followers”.
      That came as a relief to her partner Vikkstar123, who admitted: “I quite like it as well because I like that there’s some part of me that isn’t on YouTube.”
      It’s not known what Ellie, who is believed to be 25, does for work but she is regularly seen in her fiancé’s YouTube videos and at red carpet events. 
      Mr Beast
      Mr Beast’s girlfriend Thea Booysen in one of many glamorous holiday photosCredit: INSTAGRAM
      She’s been dating the All-Star player, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, since 2022Credit: INSTAGRAM
      YouTube All-Star player Jimmy Donaldson, from Greenville, North Carolina, is known as Mr Beast online and has been dating Thea Booysen since late last year. 
      In a podcast, the gaming streamer revealed he “tested” his future beau, 24, on their first date with a list of pre-made questions to test their compatibility.
      And it seemed they had plenty of chemistry because they couple are still together today and regularly feature on each other’s streaming channels. 
      Thea, from Cape Town, South Africa, has 163,000 followers on Instagram and regularly shares gaming videos on Twitch and YouTube, where she collectively has 54,000 subscribers.
      Away from gaming, she has a degree in psychology and law and is believed to be studying For a Master’s degree in neuropsychology.
      She’s also self-published a book last year titled The Marked Children, which she claimed to have started writing for seven years. 
      IShowSpeed
      IShowSpeed revealed his girlfriend Ermony Renee back in 2021Credit: Tiktok
      She’s been dating Darren Jason Watkins Jr, aka IShowSpeed for around two yearsCredit: Rex
      IShowSpeed, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be joining Mr Beast on the All-Star team.
      He met glamorous Ermony Renee at ice cream shop United Dairy Farmers and the pair revealed they were dating back in 2021.
      Unlike her YouTube star partner, she keeps her private life to herself and has a private social media account with 10,600 followers.
      Not a lot is know about Ermony, who was nicknamed ‘Dream’ by IShowSpeed, apart from her having studied at Walnut Hills High School and the University of Cincinatti. 
      Chandler Hallow
      Chandler Hallow and Cara Davis got married in 2022Credit: instagram
      Chandler Hallow, who is one of Mr Beast’s closest friends, has more than four million fans on Instagram alone. 
      The 24-year-old, from North Carolina, revealed he was in a relationship with Cara David back in 2020.
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      The pair got engaged a year later and married in 2022.
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      How Laura Woods overcame sexist trolls and sad split to become TV’s hottest new star – and Prem footballers’ celeb crush

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      SHE’S the TV presenter famous footballers want to date – and women look up to.With killer looks, an enviable wardrobe and a new Love Island beau on her arm, Laura Woods might just be the sporting world’s answer to Maya Jama.
      Laura Woods’ star is on the riseCredit: The Sun
      Gorgeous Laura has stolen the hearts of Premiership starsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      This week we revealed Laura enjoyed a low-key date with Adam Collard, 27, in a County Durham pub – after splitting from long-term love England rugby player Alex Corbisiero.
      The TNT Sports host – who won praise for her coverage of the Women’s World Cup for ITV –  is being tipped to become a household name with the potential to earn millions.
      One expert reckons stylish Laura, 36, could bag major fashion deals and presenting jobs away from sport as her star rises.
      Brand and culture expert Nick Ede, who runs a PR firm in London, told The Sun: “There are people out there who are stand out stars and Laura is definitely one of them.
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      “Female sports presenters like Gabby Logan and Kirsty Gallacher will always be iconic but Laura is fresh blood and looks like the perfect person to take on the reins.
      “She’s very intelligent and did great coverage of the Women’s World Cup and has shown off her knowledge of different sports.
      “Yet she’s not too pigeon-holed in sport that other presenting roles won’t be offered to her and she could even branch out to fashion and produce her own collections.
      “She’s a British celebrity but her job means she has an international profile and that will really help in her quest to become a big star.”
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      Nick says Laura dating Adam won’t do her profile any harmCredit: �ITV Plc
      Nick described Laura as the ‘perfect package’Credit: Instagram
      Nick added that dating some like Adam Collard – known for his bad boy antics on Love Island and recent dalliance with Lottie Moss on Celebs Go Dating – will “only elevate her status”.
      “It means Laura might find herself propelled onto the front of newspapers as much as the back, which is something new for her, but she can utilise it in a strong way to raise her profile,” he said.
      “She’s clever and gorgeous and really is the perfect package. She could be on her way to earning millions just like Maya Jama.”
      Humble start
      Laura with Jack Grealish after Manchester City won the FA CupCredit: Reuters
      Laura with former England player Jill ScottCredit: Getty
      Laura, who played rugby as a kid, started her career as a humble runner at Sky Sports in 2009 before working her way up to a producer role.
      She kicked off her presenting career with behind-the-scenes interviews on the darts coverage for Sky Sports’ YouTube channel.
      Laura then got a job on the Saturday morning kids’ show Game Changers before joining the Soccer AM online presenting team.
      By 2018 she was a regular pitch-side reporter on Super Sunday before leaving Sky Sports four years later.
      She was also Talksport’s breakfast show host with Ally McCoist from 2020 until June this year.
      She joined TNT Sports as the lead presenter for the UEFA Champions League and boxing coverage.
      But it was Laura’s knowledgeable coverage of the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup that has really propelled her into the limelight. 
      Hurt feelings
      Laura with Ally McCoisCredit: Instagram
      Laura on A League of Their OwnCredit: Instagram
      She had already won over leading sportsmen with her knowledge and good looks.
      Ex Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admitted she is his celebrity crush live on air, leaving her giggling.
      And in April boxer Anthony Joshua told her she was his “dream date” after he flirted with her during an interview.
      Laura has also bagged two major presenting awards and has won plaudits on social media for her stunning dress sense.
      But her stratospheric rise to fame has not been easy.
      When she first hit our screens Laura faced criticism that she’d only landed on TV because of her looks – something that hurt her feelings.
      She said: “I accept that as presenters we are putting ourselves out there; we’re essentially targets. I’m learning to live with it because that’s part of our job. You’re never going to please everybody.
      “It would hurt me a lot more if I took it all to heart, so I take it with a pinch of salt now as much as I can.”
      Boxer Anthony Joshua told Laura she was his dream dateCredit: YOU TUBE
      But Laura soon proved the haters wrong, proving herself a worthy adversary to the male presenters.
      She said she “wouldn’t get in the door” without her knowledge adding: “If you don’t have a grasp of what’s going on, you’re never going to get to the top.”
      Laura added: “We are all striving for equality but the reaction to a woman on screen or radio is still not equal. A producer once told me that women reporters have higher to fall from.
      “It stuck with me. It’s not just what you say, it’s how you look, the way your voice sounds.
      “I have had it all in tweets and stuff. ‘You are underweight’. ‘You are overweight’. ‘You have too much make-up’. ‘You look tired’.
      “Men have to deal with scrutiny, too. I know. But their knowledge is never attacked in the same way.
      “Women have transitioned into some sports such as cricket incredibly well. But what is it about football that people can’t accept something if it’s coming out of a woman’s mouth?”
      As well as succeeding in a mainly male dominated world, Laura is famous for slapping down sexist Twitter trolls with witty one-liners.
      On Instagram, when one man told her to get ‘back in the kitchen’ she swiftly replied: “Ohh Mick. Nothing screams ‘I have a small penis’ more than this old phrase.”
      Sad split
      Laura in happier times with ex, Alex CorbisieroCredit: Instagram
      She might be in the public eye but Laura is fiercely protective of her private life.
      Laura dated her ex Alex for eight years and was by his side while he battled testicular cancer in 2019, which later spread to his lymph nodes.
      The retired prop, who played for London Irish and Northampton Saints, now hosts The Scrum Down podcast.
      Laura said the split was her decision, and she’s “never regretted it”.
      “We’d lived in each other’s pockets and breaking up with him felt like coming up for air,” she explained.
      She recently told The Sun: “I am single, but I’m also dating. That’s a part of my life that I have learned to keep private.
      “I don’t want to put my whole life out there for everybody to see. I want to keep some things like ‘that person’ more sacred.”
      Laura grew up in the north east before her family moved to Dagenham, London. Her mum Michelle coached rugby, and dad Steve is a former English cricket player.
      A huge Arsenal fan, Laura says that while she’s living the dream in a job she loves, she wishes she could spend more time with her family.
      She said last month: “I’d really love to get healthy. I want to be able to exercise more and take my dog for long walks.
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      “I’m just tired of feeling tired. I want to give my family and friends more of my attention. I really want to prioritise that part of my life more.”
      Tipped to be propelled to superstardom, it may be a while yet before Laura gets that rest…
      Laura headed to Glasto this yearCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
      Laura would like to spend more time with her familyCredit: C1 Media More

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      We live INSIDE Luton Town’s famous entrance – footballs smash our windows but there are some surprising perks

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      STROLLING along Oak Road in Luton, the row of Victorian red brick terraced houses feel just like any other street.But halfway down the road, homes have effectively been cut in half to make way for two entrances to the town’s football ground, Kenilworth Road.
      The entrance to Luton Town FC’s ground, Kenilworth Road, is cut into a row of terraced housesCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Abdul Ali lives right next to the entrance for home fans at the groundCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Home to Luton Town FC – who next play at the stadium against Gillingham in the EFL Cup on Tuesday – the ground was built in 1905 and is one of the most unique in the football league.
      Visiting fans climb bright blue metal staircases perched above resident’s gardens to access the away stand, while patios from adjacent houses back onto the stadium.
      Their new stand and stadium upgrade build meant their first home Premier League match was postponed.
      Since then, they’ve faced a race against time after the club were handed an estimated £10million bill to rebuild its long-standing ground.
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      For locals who live on the street, the thought of the team moving to a new ground throws up mixed feelings.
      Abdul Ali’s family home is metres away from the entrance and backs onto the ground.
      “I’ve lived here my whole life,” he tells The Sun. “Until about seven years ago it was really easy to see into the stadium.
      “We used to have footballs smashing our window every so often when they accidentally got kicked out when teams tried to score.
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      The stand entrance has been cut into a row of Victorian terrace housesCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Stairs lead up to the Oak Stand, running above residents’ gardensCredit: Getty
      “It was kind of annoying at the time, it used to drive my dad mad.
      “We complained and complained and the club finally put up netting and some corrugated iron to stop it.
      “It means that my view of the pitch is gone unless I jump up and down on my bed. Then I can see a little bit of the grass, but not enough to watch the game.”
      On match days, Abdul says there is always a sea of police on the street – which, he adds, comes with an unusual perk.
      We used to have footballs smashing our window every so often when they accidentally got kicked out when teams tried to score… it drove my dad madAbdul Ali, Oak Road resident
      “I went out during Sunday’s game to get some food and then police escorted me back to my house,” he says.
      “It’s kind of cool being escorted home.”
      One of the unique entrances on Oak Road provides access to The Bobbers’ Club – part of the Luton Town football ground for 89 years.
      On leaving the street – where house prices cost an average of £222,500 – fans are led down a small alleyway before they clamber the iron stairs to a terrace leading onto the Oak Stand.
      Stray balls
      Anu’s garden is directly next to the stairs leading the seats for away fansCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Rear gardens back onto the stadiumCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Mum-of-four Anu’s garden runs beneath the terrace, and she tells us stray footballs often end up landing in it.
      “They’ve only ever asked for the ball back once,” she admits. “We’ve kept the others.”
      Anu, 52, says local families in the area used to get complimentary passes to matches from the club, but that’s not happened since Covid.
      “We used to get a family ticket to go in the summer which was nice,” she says.
      “We’d go and see a match against one of the smaller teams. It was good to get in the ground.
      “My son’s bedroom in the attic enables him to see a bit of the ground so he can sometimes see the games.”
      My son’s bedroom in the attic enables him to see a bit of the ground so he can sometimes see the gamesAnu, local mum-of-four
      Anu’s neighbour LeeLee says she loves the buzz of match days, adding: “It makes me feel alive. I love it.
      “It keeps things interesting around here. I rarely have any problems with the fans.”
      Sadly Anu doesn’t share her enthusiasm.
      She claims she’s fed up of hooligans chucking rubbish from the steps into her garden as they come and go.
      “Last week my house was egged by fans, they leave cans and bottles in front of my house,” she tells us.
      “They spray alcohol on to mine and my neighbour’s windows and drop litter from the stairs as they go into the stands.”
      ‘I’ll never leave’
      Residents say some fans can be disruptive and cause problems on game daysCredit: Getty
      Many families living on Oak Road have grown up in the area and are lifelong fans of the club.
      Joumna’s childhood home backed on to the stadium and she’s since moved into her own property across the road.
      The 49-year-old admits she’s noticed fan behaviour has changed over the years, adding: “I remember as a child we didn’t have as many problems.
      “Now, whichever team loses, the fans are shouting and swearing. It’s a shame.”
      She adds: “The stadium is alright with me. I was born on this road and I’ll probably never leave.
      “It was fine when I lived overlooking it. We never had any issues.”
      Driven to despair
      Resident Amanpreet is fed up of having to move her car to accommodate match goersCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      Residents are required to move their cars on match daysCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      But there is one issue that drives all residents up the wall – parking.
      Everyone who keeps a car on the street – a permit for which costs £60 a year – has to move it off Oak Road on game days or it will be seized.
      “Parking is such a problem around here,” resident Amanpreet, 34, tells us.
      “The stadium is a problem now because it attracts so many people. We have to move our car on match days but finding a space can be hard.”
      Fellow resident Malik, a 37-year-old customer services worker, shares her frustration.
      He claims he wouldn’t have bought a house if he’d realised how disruptive the road closures would be.
      Malik says he wouldn’t have bought a house on the road if he’d realised how disruptive the road closures would beCredit: JOHN McLELLAN
      “I’m not happy because I pay to park my car on this road and I have to move it regularly,” he says.
      “If the game is at 5pm we have to move the car at around 10am. It’s really difficult with two young kids – it’s frustrating.”
      Another local, Khuram, 38, adds: “The parking issue is a struggle.
      “I have two young kids and walking them several streets over to the car on match days between fans is stressful.
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      “There are lots of police on match days which is good, but we often have to show that we live here to get through at the end of the road.
      “The only time I have an issue with the stadium is match days because it’s disruptive.”
      Luton Town are on the cusp of moving up into the Premier League, which would mean all changeCredit: GOOGLE EARTH More

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      Inside Harry and Kate Kane’s glitzy life in ‘Germany’s Hollywood’ – from restaurant serving £450 caviar to glam WAG pals

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      IT’S been dubbed Bavaria’s Beverly Hills due to its luxurious mansions and high-end restaurants – and now it could be the new home of the Kane family. Harry and Kate, who have just welcomed their fourth child Henry, have reportedly been scouting properties and schools in Grünwald, Munich, where mansions cost up to £18million.
      Harry and Kate Kane look set to move to the stunning, leafy suburb of GrünwaldCredit: Getty
      The couple welcomed their fourth child Henry Edward Kane this weekCredit: Instagram
      Grünwald, which means “green forest”, is a picture-perfect spot with stunning forest walks, an exclusive golf course and plenty of lush restaurants nearby which offer caviar for £450 a pop.
      It’s also a hotspot for some of Harry’s new teammates at Bayern Munich, after he completed a £104million move from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. 
      £10k per night hotel
      While finding a new pad, Harry has been staying in Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, which is one of Munich’s most prestigious and exclusive hotels.
      The five-star resort, located in Maximillian Strasse, is popular with celebrities and footballers and costs £10,000 per night to stay in one of their suites.
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      It’s believed Kane’s suite has a separate living room, two bathrooms kitted out with plush Carrara marble, silk curtains, six televisions and a range of designer furniture. 
      The hotel has a luxury spa, three award-winning restaurants and a rooftop pool that boasts views of Munich. 
      Harry is currently staying in the five-star Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski hotel, in MunichCredit: Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski hotel
      The plush spot boasts pools and stunning views of MunichCredit: Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski hotel
      £18m mansions
      Located 7.5 miles (12km) southwest of central Munich, Grünwald is a popular spot for Bayern players due to being just a 15-minute drive from the club’s training ground.
      The secluded and sleepy town, known as the “Bavarian Hollywood”, is Germany’s wealthiest municipality and unsurprisingly comes with a hefty price tag to live.
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      It’s claimed that Bayern has already found a place for the Kanes – should they choose to live there – and local estate agents have revealed what they may go for.
      A source told MailOnline: “Grünwald is the Bavarian Beverly Hills. It’s the home of the rich and famous and offers the very best in luxury mansions. 
      Grünwald has 11,000 residents including several Bayern Munich starsCredit: Alamy
      There are a number of sports cars that line the streets in GrünwaldCredit: Chris Eades
      Just one of the sprawling properties in GrünwaldCredit: Chris Eades
      “I can assure you that the Kane family will be in one of them and will enjoy their new life here.” 
      The source believed the family would move into a 12-bed home, which had both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a wine cellar, a home cinema and a wellness area. 
      But should that not fit the bill, there are numerous high-end properties for the Kane family to consider. 
      At the top end is the Meleven development, which is described as “an art lover’s home” online and listed for a whopping £18million. 
      The eight-bedroom mansion has its own “small sandy beach”, breathtaking views of the bay Liscia di Vacca and stunning interiors including floor-to-ceiling glass.
      There’s also the luxury home of ex-Bayern defender Jerome Boateng, which boasts 10 bedrooms, a heated swimming pool and a well-stocked wine cave.
      According to Bild, the property is on the market for £10million – despite being bought for £6.4million back in 2016.
      Another among the current listings is a £7.6million  Bauhaus villa, which has a home cinema, sauna, jacuzzi and sprawling gardens.
      There’s also a six-bed villa, which is on the market for £5.5million and has features including open fireplaces, an indoor pool, sauna and spa.
      £450 caviar & pick ‘n’ mix sushi
      The area has a wealth of trendy restaurants and workers say they are loved by current and former Bayern stars. 
      They include Chang, a Michelin guide-listed Asian restaurant, which offers pick ‘n’ mix style sushi for £100, caviar for £450 and ribeye steak for £40.
      Another Bayern star hotspot is H’ugo’s, which specialises in truffle pizza and pasta.
      But should Kane fancy more traditional Bavarian meals – including pork knuckle and schnitzel – it can be found at Alter Wirt and Forsthaus Wornbrunn.
      MailOnline reported that the average price of a meal is £50 per person, a litre of beer costs nearly £10 and snacks are close to £10.
      Bayern Munich stars donned traditional clothing for Oktoberfest back in 2018Credit: AFP or licensors
      And it seems the WAGs aren’t against lapping up the Bavarian spirit eitherCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Aside from upmarket restaurants, Grünwald is but a short distance away from the celebrations for Oktoberfest, which take place in central Munich. 
      The 16-day festival brings in more than six million visitors to the city every year including an array of Bayern stars.
      In recent years, the team has donned traditional Lederhosen alongside their wives and girlfriend to lap up the Bavarian spirit. 
      Celeb pals
      Grünwald is home to 11,000 people and among them are a number of former and current Bayern players and their glamorous other halves.
      Among the current squad living there are Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Benjamin Pavard and Leroy Sane.
      And Harry’s wife could very easily find herself a new group of WAG pals including Anika Bissel, 22, who is a professional handball player.
      She’s the partner of Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Peter Neuer and could bond with personal trainer Kate through their love of sports.
      There’s also Leroy Sane’s wife Candice Brook, a US model, TV personality and singer, and Mathea Fischer, the partner of Leon Goretzka.
      Lisa Muller is among the many WAGs Kate could cosy-up toCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Grünwald’s Bel Hair and Spa is reportedly loved by WAGsCredit: Chris Eades
      Harry could soon settle in thanks to a nearby exclusive golf clubCredit: Instagram
      Additionally, she could befriend Lisa Muller, who has been married to Thomas for 12 years and loves horses.
      Should Kate fancy a bit of TLC, she will be able to pamper herself at the local Bel Hair and Spa.
      It’s a popular Bayern WAGs spot, where a wash, cut and blow dry costs £50 and a range of beauty treatments start at £300.
      And for Harry, when he’s not training or enjoying the area’s breathtaking walks, there’s also the exclusive Munchener Golf Club.
      £975-per week schools 
      There are plenty of International schools for the Kanes to choose from for their new little one, including the International Preschool Munich, which has fees of up to £975 per week. 
      The Bavarian International School in Munich-Schwabing describes itself as the “school of the future, today”. 
      The website continues: “Top international teachers there make learning fun and joyful for the 250 children from over 30 nations.”
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      There’s also the Munich International School, which would set them back £7,500 a year.
      And should Harry’s children wish to follow in his footsteps by playing football, German legend Lothar Matthaus coaches the youth teams at local club TSV Grünwald. More

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      Ultimate Premier League Wags Insta rich list includes ‘world’s hottest Wag’ & savvy reality star who out-earns boyfriend

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      THEY say that behind every successful man, there stands a great woman. That appears to ring true for players of the English Premier League, who are cheered on by their stunning wives and girlfriends.
      English Premier League footballers have some of the most glamourous WAGS by their side (pictured is Melanie Martial)Credit: Instagram/@melaniemartialdc
      With the season having kicked off this weekend, many will be in the stands cheering on their fellas, while others support them from afar.
      Some wags have amassed armies of fans of their own – and can rake in thousands by sharing a single Instagram post.
      The amount they can earn – estimated by HypeAuditor’s Instagram Money Calculator – is dictated by how many followers they have, average likes and the reach of their account.
      Here we reveal the ultimate Premier League Wag Instagram rich list – and some can even out-earn their footballer partners.
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      Cindy Kimberly – £9K
      Cindy gained social media attention when Justin Bieber posted a picture of herCredit: Instagram
      She is now with Everton star Dele Alli, who she’s been dating since last yearCredit: Instagram
      Dutch model Cindy, 24, has managed to build a huge online presence, largely thanks to Justin Bieber launching an internet hunt to find her.
      He posted her picture to millions of his followers with the caption “Omg who is this!!” back in 2015, when she was 17.
      Cindy has since modelled for huge fashion brands like Marc Jacobs, Savage x Fenty and Boohoo, and posed for Sports Illustrated among other top titles.
      She began dating Everton midfielder Dele Alli in 2022 and they’ve been spotted enjoying holidays and sharing loved up snaps of each other.
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      With 7million followers, Cindy reigns supreme when it comes to Instagram and is reportedly able to charge brands up to £9,000 per post – around the same as Dele, who has 8.5m followers.
      Dani Dyer – £5.7K
      Dani Dyer made a name for herself after winning Love Island in 2018Credit: Instagram
      She and Jarrod Bowen announced the birth of their twins earlier this yearCredit: Getty
      Love Island star Dani Dyer, 27, who won the series in 2018 with ex Jack Fincham, went public with West Ham star Jarrod Bowen in 2021.
      The pair delighted fans in May when Dani gave birth to their twins Summer and Star. Dani already has a two-year-old with her jailbird ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence.
      As one of the most popular Love Island stars, Dani has over 3.8m followers on Instagram – and with her likes averaging 221.7k, she’s allegedly able to demand £5,749 per post.
      Meanwhile Jarrod has 351K followers, and can earn an estimated £3,473 per post.
      Marta Diaz – £5.4K
      Marta, who is dating Sergio Reguilon, often posts racy pictures on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      She is only one of a few WAGs to have more followers than their significant otherCredit: Getty
      Marta Diaz, 23, certainly knows how to set pulses racing – she’s famous for her racy snaps on social media.
      The Spanish beauty is dating Tottenham star Sergio Reguilon, and previously admitted the couple went months without having sex because they were separated during lockdown.
      She is just one of a select few WAGs to have more followers than their partners.
      On YouTube she has over 2m subscribers, while over on Instagram she has more than 3.3m, and can make an estimated £5,400 per post.
      Sergio, meanwhile, has 1.8m Instagram followers – and can reportedly net £6,237 per post.
      Vlada Zinchenko – £3.9K
      Vlada is a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the biggest footballers in the worldCredit: instagram.com
      She and Oleksandr kept their relationship secret until they were ready to tell the worldCredit: Instagram

      Manchester City’s Oleksander Zinchenko married Vlada in 2020 after a romantic proposal inside the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv.
      The Ukrainian’s teammates helped keep their romance a secret until they were ready to tell the world.
      Now they are proud parents to two kids and regularly give fans glimpses into their family life on social media.
      Before becoming Mrs Zinchchenko, Vlada, 27, made a name for herself as a sports journalist and has interviewed some of the world’s top football players.
      On Instagram she has 683k followers, and can earn an estimated £3,900 per sponsored post. Her hubby has 2.5m followers.
      Melanie Da Cruz – £3.3K
      Melanie began dating Manchester United’s Anthony Martial in 2016
      Their relationship initially courted some controversyCredit: Getty
      Melanie, 32, is no stranger to the limelight – she made a name for herself on French TV and has been with Manchester United star Anthony Martial since 2016.
      Their relationship did not get off to a smooth start, however – eyebrows were raised when he dumped his former lover Samantha Jacquelinet and got together with Melanie soon after.
      Despite past allegations of infidelity, the pair appear to be loved up and regularly share snaps of them on holiday in destinations like Dubai and Santorini.
      Anthony is dad to son Peyton, whom he shares with Samantha, and also has Swan, who was born in 2018 with Melanie.
      Melanie’s 4.5million followers on Instagram means brands aiming to work with her could be paying up to £3,300 per post. Anthony has 6.3m followers and can ask up to £7.8K.
      Ainê Coutinho – £2.4k
      Ainê has been married to Philippe Coutinho since 2012Credit: Instagram
      They have adorable tattoo tributes to each otherCredit: Instagram
      The romance between Ainê and childhood sweetheart Philippe Coutinho has been hailed as one of football’s ‘great love stories’.
      The Brazilian pair first met as teenagers – Phillipe was 14 – at a friend’s party and have been inseparable ever since.
      She has always supported his football career and follows him whenever he moves to a new club.
      Ainê, 30, and Aston Villa star Phillippe, who married in 2012 and share three children together, often post adorable snaps of each other and their family. They even have sweet tattoo tributes to each other.
      With 979k followers on Instagram, Ainê is reportedly able to pocket up to £2,362 per post.
      Meanwhile her husband boasts a whopping 24.9m followers – meaning he can allegedly command up to £20K per post.
      Anna Mariana Casemiro – £2.2k
      Anna Mariana is married to Manchester United star CasemiroCredit: Instagram
      The couple share two childrenCredit: Instagram
      Anna Mariana, 34, has been extremely successful in her own right – she has a successful make-up range and works as a model on Instagram – when she is not busy being a mum.
      She is married to Manchester United star Casemiro and they share two kids. They began dating in 2011 and married three years later.
      Brazilian Anna – who holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – met Casemiro while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo.
      With 504.6k followers on Instagram and an engagement rate of 3.6%, she is reportedly able to make up £2,284 on Instagram. Her hubby has 22.1m followers and can command an estimated £21K.
      Maja Nilsson Lindelof – £2K
      Maja has been named the hottest WAG in the Premier LeagueCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      She is married to Manchester United’s Victor LindelofCredit: Getty
      She has been called the sexiest WAG in the world and has been building an incredible Instagram empire.
      Married to Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Swedish beauty Maja, 29, is founder of the fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier and also writes blogs for a glossy magazine.
      She’s also a human rights ambassador for UNICEF and often highlights the work being done to protect children around the world.
      Maja has an Instagram following of 252k and can allegedly charge up to £2,000 each time she posts an advert. Her husband has 2.3m followers, but can reportedly only command £2,684 per post.
      Izabel Kovačić – £1.9K
      Izabel often posts pictures of herself on holiday at exotic locationsCredit: Instagram @ izakova
      The couple got married in the same church they met as teenagersCredit: Instagram @izakova
      As far as glam WAGS go, it doesn’t get much better than Izabel, who is the wife of Manchester City central midfielder Mateo Kovačić.
      The pair’s relationship has been wholesome from the beginning – they even met at church while they were teenagers.
      And in 2017, they returned to that same church for their wedding.
      Since then, she has been living the ultimate Wag dream and is often seen vacationing at exotic locations.
      Isabel, 30 has an impressive social media presence – she’s followed by 457k people and is able to make £1,965 on the platform.
      It pales in comparison to her husband’s five million followers, however.
      Isabelle da Silva – £1.8K
      Isabelle da Silva is extremely active on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM/BELLE SILVA
      She has been married to Thiago Silva since 2015Credit: Splash News
      In 2020, Isabelle da Silva put her family’s business out in the open when she revealed she was trying to convince her Brazilian husband Thiago to have a vasectomy.
      The mum-of-two, 36, has been married to the Chelsea star since 2015 after being together for years.
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      She is extremely active on social media where she has over 669k followers. Isabelle regularly posts snaps of Thiago and their kids alongside sultry bikini shots.
      On Instagram, she is reportedly able to earn up to £1,817 each time she agrees to a sponsored post. Thiago, who has 22m followers, can earn an estimated £17K per post. More

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      Inside F1 drivers’ globe-trotting hols that make even footballers’ look budget – including Ibiza party with superstar DJ

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      THEY quite literally live life in the fast lane, so it’s not surprising Formula 1 stars love to slow down, relax and unwind in absolute luxury. With the summer break upon them, F1 drivers like Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly and George Russell have jetted off around the world on jaw-dropping trips that put even millionaire footballers’ to shame.
      Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet were recently seen enjoying a family boat trip out in the Sardinian seaCredit: BackGrid
      From Sardinia to Ibiza to jet-packing and raving – often with their glam other halves – this is how the super rich stars are spending their vacations.
      Max Verstappen
      World champion Verstappen extended his title lead at the Belgian Grand Prix, securing his eighth straight victory, so no doubt he’ll be feeling very happy going into the summer break.
      The 25-year-old and his model girlfriend Kelly Piquet, 34, have been enjoying a romantic getaway to Sardinia, Italy, flying in on a private jet days after the final race.
      Kelly has posted on Instagram, showing off the beautiful surroundingsCredit: Instagram
      Max and Kelly have been together since 2020 and are one of the golden couples of the sportCredit: Getty
      The pair jetted off to SardiniaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/kellypiquet/?hl=en
      Since then, the couple have been enjoying the beautiful scenery and coastal views, and have visited the local towns with Kelly’s daughter Penelope, who she welcomed in 2019 with her ex, Daniil Kvyat.
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      Kelly began dating Verstappen in late 2020 – one year before he won the F1 World Championship – and the pair have been going strong ever since.
      Pierre Gasly
      Pierre Gasly and Francisca Gomes have been spending time together in the Algarve, PortugalCredit: Instagram
      Pierre is enjoying some down time, pictured here relaxing in the hot tubCredit: Instagram
      The star took his foot off the pedal to enjoy a round of golfCredit: Instagram
      Pierre Gasly, 27, and his girlfriend Francisca ‘Kika’ Gomes started dating last year and went Instagram official with their romance at the beginning of 2023.
      And it seems the pair are clearly still very much enjoying the honeymoon phase.
      They are currently spending some time in the Algarve, Portugal, and they’ve both posted a series of loved-up photos together.
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      Pierre has been enjoying time relaxing in the hot tub, and earlier this week Francisca even posted a ‘cheeky snap’ showing off their tans – and derrieres – at the beach.
      While away, Gasly’s swapped driving for a spot of golf, and while he posted a photo enjoying an ice cream, he hasn’t gone full ‘holiday mode’ – still making sure he goes to the gym while abroad too.
      The driver’s girlfriend Francisca posted this cheeky snap showing off their golden tansCredit: Instagram
      Naturally, Pierre has a snazzy motor at the readyCredit: Instagram
      Francisca found a perfect spot to sunbatheCredit: Instagram
      George Russell
      Among the most adventurous couples are Brit George Russell, 25, and investment broker girlfriend Carmen Mundt, who have been together since 2020.
      The pair are currently away with their families and have spent a lot of time at sea, paddle boarding, jet skiing, hoverboarding and even playing around with hydro-jet packs.
      Posting photos of their adventures, George wrote: “Really fun times trying some new things.
      “I’ve never been very comfortable in water but have enjoyed pushing myself outside my comfort zone. A few small bruises later, we’re away!”
      George and Carmen have been together since 2020, and are spending the summer break spending time with their familiesCredit: Instagram
      Carmen was previously a student at the University of Westminster and studied for a degree in business management and financeCredit: Instagram
      The sporty pair had a go at paddleboardingCredit: The Mega Agency
      Even hydro jet packs were on the itineraryCredit: Instagram
      Daniel Ricciardo
      While Aussie racer Daniel Ricciardo has won eight Grand Prixs, last August he hit a career low, getting ditched by McLaren and failing to secure a seat for the 2023 season.
      He went on to make a surprise F1 return at the Hungarian GP, and since the season ended he’s enjoyed a much-needed trip to Ibiza alongside DJs Martin Garrix and Tiesto.
      Garrix posted a photo on his Instagram of the trio enjoying a lunch captioned: “CRAZY day in Ibiza!! thanks for partying in the rain.”
      Ricciardo, 34, – who is dating Heidi Berger – also owns a luxury mansion in Los Angeles, and is said to enjoy spending most of the summer in LA, telling the West Australian: “The weather, having the beaches close by, I feel like you can escape the madness of it all.” 
      Daniel Ricciardo has been spending time in IbizaCredit: Instagram
      Lewis Hamilton 
      He recently posted a cool underwater snap of himself, and while it’s not known where Lewis Hamilton is holidaying currently, it will no doubt be phenomenal.
      He’s no stranger to lavish trips, having previously travelled around America and Mexico in his summers off, and has enjoyed jaunts to Jamaica and Costa Rica.
      The driver, 38, is rumoured to be dating singer Shakira, 46, and the pair are reportedly embracing a “hot summer romance” and have become “inseparable”.
      Lewis Hamilton uploaded this photo to his Instagram, with the caption ‘Out of office’Credit: LEWIS HAMILTON / INSTAGRAM
      Lewis previously posed with his arm around Shakira as they went out for dinnerCredit: Instagram – Mustafa
      Lance Stroll
      He managed to crash his car and fall down the stairs at the Belgian Grand Prix, so Lance Stroll was probably feeling ready for a break.
      The 24-year-old shared a selection of photos showing his break so far on Instagram captioned: “Summer dump”, showing him enjoying an ice cream and wake-surfing.
      There’s been no sign of girlfriend Sara Pagliaroli in his summer pics as yet, who he’s dated since 2021.
      Lance Stroll is making the most of the summer breakCredit: Instagram
      Lando Norris
      He recently posted a video if himself jumping off a yacht into the crystal blue sea, so it seems Lando Norris is finally taking some much earned rest with his family.
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      However, as soon as the season finished, the 23-year-old first hopped in a helicopter alongside Max Verstappen to visit their mutual friend DJ Martin Garrix.
      In true ‘work hard, play hard’ style, the pair partied at Tomorrowland dance festival in Belgium together before taking a much needed proper break.
      After the last race, Lando Norris boarded a helicopterCredit: Instagram
      Lando and pal Max Verstappen flew into Belgium for the Tomorrowland festivalCredit: AFP More