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    Who is West Ham striker Michail Antonio’s ex-wife and how many kids do the pair have?

    HAMMERS striker Michail Antonio met his ex-wife Debbie Whittle in January 2011.The pair formed a strong relationship, growing from best friends to husband and wife, but split up after the birth of their fourth child.On December 7 2024, West Ham United confirmed Michail Antonio was involved in a horror car crash.Who is Michail Antonio’s ex-wife?On July 6 2017, the couple agreed to tie the knot before holding their wedding ceremony at Staffordshire stately home.In January 2024, Antonio appeared on the High Performance Podcast opening up about his recent divorce from his ex-wife and the role of therapy throughout his career. The striker said: “‘I was going through my divorce and stuff, and I honestly couldn’t get my head around it. “After we won, the whole team went out, the gaffer (David Moyes) went out, got steaming, a couple of boys didn’t sleep for two days, just got drunk for two days.Michail Antonio and his ex-wife Debbie Whittle on their fifth wedding anniversary”I was asleep on the coach and went back to the hotel. I was just mentally drained because of everything that was going on outside of my football and then I went back to the hotel and went to sleep while everyone was out partying.”It wasn’t until probably December where I was in a better place where I was like “Oh my God, I’ve won a European championship.”Antonio opened up about the pressure to perform for a new contract at the elite level.Most read in FootballHe said: “As soon as your life depends on it, as soon as you have people constantly berating you and criticising you, it becomes a job.”So, it doesn’t matter how good it is, it doesn’t matter how much you love the game, it becomes an actual job for you.”I started therapy because I was really struggling. And how I grew up, it was never a thing. I thought therapy was for crazy people. But therapy changed my life. “At first it was awkward, I’m not going to lie. You’re sat in the room, someone was there and goes, “How are you?””And your natural response is “Fine”. So, he’s like, ‘So why are you here?’ I was like, “To be honest, like, football, I’m struggling with football, I split up with my missus”.’How many children does Michail Antonio have?The Hammers striker likes to keep his private life out of the public eye but it is known that he has four children with ex-wife Debbie.Junior, Miles and Myla have all featured on Antonio’s social media.In June 2020, the striker announced the birth of his fourth child with Debbie Whittle. During lockdown, Antonio home-schooled his eldest three children whilst juggling the birth of his youngest.The West Ham striker and his family on Christmas eveHe said: “I’ve got three kids and my wife was pregnant until she had a baby on Sunday, so it was difficult home schooling and getting the time to go for runs and stuff.”But knowing that the season was going to get back on, we just needed to get on top of it and ensure we stayed fit because we knew we weren’t going to have much time to get back into it.“Aaaarghhhhh! I feel like home schooling should be a torture! “If someone is doing something wrong, you should send kids to them and go ‘teach these kids!’ because, do you know what, it was the hardest thing I’ve done in my life and it made me emotional. “Teachers, I appreciate you!”Horror car crashOn December 7 2024, West Ham United confirmed the striker had been involved in a horror car crash.In a post on X, they wrote: “West Ham United can confirm striker Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident.”The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and friends at this time.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The Club will issue an update in due course.”Photographs from the scene showed extensive damage to the front of the vehicle. More

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    Who is Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father Gjert?

    NORWEGIAN middle and long-distance runners Jakob, Filip and Henrik have all become champions under the tutelage of their dad Gjert. But since stepping down as their coach, his Olympian sons have accused him of mental and physical abuse — here’s what we know.Gjert Ingebrigtsen coached his sons Jakob, Filip and Henrik until 2022Credit: AlamyAll three have alleged that their father exhibited abusive behaviourCredit: NikeWho is Gjert Ingebrigtsen?Gjert Ingebrigtsen is the father and former coach of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers, who are also professional athletes.Respected for coaching his sons to international success in middle-distance running, he has recently become the subject of serious allegations and legal proceedings.Gjert coached his sons Jakob, Filip and Henrik until 2022.Remarkable successUnder his dad’s guidance, Jakob achieved remarkable success, including winning gold in the 5,000m at Paris 2024 and becoming a two-time world champion in the same distance.more on Jakob IngebrigtsenHis other sons also excelled, with Henrik and Filip both claiming European 1500m championships in 2012 and 2016 respectively.In 2022, Gjert stepped from coaching his sons for ‘medical reasons’ after Jakob secured the 1500m gold at the Tokyo Olympics.Abuse allegationsIn November 2023, Jakob and his siblings publicly accused their father of abusive behaviour, with the allegations outlined in Norwegian newspaper VG.The brothers expressed ongoing feelings of “discomfort and fear” regarding their father, describing him as “very aggressive and controlling”.Most read in AthleticsThese allegations led to legal action against Gjert Ingebrigtsen.Legal chargesIn April 2024, Gjert Ingebrigtsen was charged with physical abuse by Norwegian authorities.I was a reality TV star dubbed the ‘cardio Kim Kardashian’ – now I’m making my own way and targeting Olympic goldOn November 29, 2024, Gjert was indicted by the Norwegian public prosecutor’s office for physical and mental abuse of Jakob Ingebrigtsen.The trial is expected to take place in the first half of 2025, with the prosecution requesting at least 30 days for the proceedings.Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s denialsSince the allegations were first made, Gjert Ingebrigtsen has consistently denied any wrongdoing.Through his legal representatives, he has maintained that he does not accept criminal responsibility for the accusations.Henrik Ingebrigtsen (left) with his brothers Jakob and Filip (right)Credit: AFPGjert’s lawyers John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang said in a statement: “Gjert Ingebrigtsen maintains what he has said all along, that he does not admit criminal guilt for the offences he has been charged with and that he has never subjected any of his children to either physical or mental abuse.”DevelopmentsThe case has seen some developments since the initial charges were made.While Gjert currently faces one charge, five additional allegations were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother was dropped due to time limitations.Mette Yvonne Larsen, representing the Ingebrigtsen children, has indicated that they intend to appeal at least one of the dismissed cases. More

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    Who is BBC snooker and ITV sports presenter Seema Jaswal?

    Seema Jaswal has an outstanding CV in sports broadcasting with appearances across ITV and BBC sports coverage. The 39-year-old from Richmond became the first female presenter to present a Men’s World Cup Quarter final for a UK broadcaster – Morocco vs Portugal for ITV at Qatar 2022.Jaswal also spent three years working for Channel 5’s The Wright StuffNow, Jaswal works with Premier League productions on their global Matchday Live coverage and makes appearances across a wide array of sporting events.ITV employed Jaswal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, working as a reporter.Since, Jaswal has covered the Premier League, Cricket World Cup, Euro 2020, FA Cup, and 2022 FIFA World Cup.. Jaswal is expected to get involved in more snooker coverageThe presenter has the CV of dreams when it comes to sports broadcasting. Having presented the World Snooker Championship with the BBC, Jaswal is ecurrently on snooker fans’ screens at the UK Championships 2024.She also appeared on Channel 4’s coverage of the BDO Darts and the BBC for Snooker’s Triple Crown events.How old is Seema Jaswal?Jaswal has now been in TV and radio for over a decade, starting her career as a runner for Sky Sports.That is after she got her big break on CBBC presenting Newsround as Sportsround’s ‘roving reporter’ in 2008.Most read in Euro 2024Born in 1985, she is currently 39 years old. Is Seema Jaswal married?Seema’s maiden name is Pathan but she likes to keep her private life out of the public eye.Former England boss Fabio Capello says ‘fear’ will end Euro 2024 dream as he identifies player as the weakest linkShe is married but prefers to keep her husband out the limelight. More

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    Who is YuddyGangTV aka Elijah Smith and when will he be fighting Ree Moo aka Lil CraCra on Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard?

    ELIJAH Smith is an American boxer and influencer who is also known as YuddyGangTV.The star will be taking on his boxing nemesis Ree Moo, also known as Lil CraCra, on the Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard.Elijah Smith became famous for videos where he would eat massive amounts of foodCredit: YouTubeElijah is one of the highest ranked lightweight boxers at MisfitsCredit: YouTubeElijah will be taking on Ree Moo AKA Lil CraCraCredit: YouTubeOnline superstardomElijah is a lightweight boxer who was born on July 22, 1992.The star has made a name for himself on TikTok when he began sharing skits and hilarious videos on the platform. Most social media users will recognise him from videos where he takes part in gargantuan mukbangs.Mukbangs originated in South Korean and are events where YouTubers eat massive amounts of food. Read More on BoxersOn YouTube, Elijah also takes fans behind the scenes of his boxing career and often shares videos of himself training.His work ethic has clearly paid off, as he now has 6.3 million followers on TikTok and 232,000 subscribers on YouTube (as of November 2024).On the Misfits cardElijah will appear on the Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard.He is the second highest ranked lightweight boxer on the ticket, just after the raining champion Deen the Great. Most read in BoxingHis rival, Lil CraCra, is the third highest ranked lightweight boxer at Misfits. Misfits is a boxing promotion company founded in August 2022, which became famous in sporting circles for holding influencer boxing events.The brand’s CEO is the YouTuber KSI, who is also a successful boxer.Long-running feud Elijah will take on Lil CraCra AKA Ree Moo on November 28, 2024. Ree Moo is a Filipino-American boxer who has had a similar career to Elijah.He also made a name for himself online, though his online content is more fitness-focused than Elijah’s comedic videos.Despite their similarities, the pair have very different boxing styles. Ree Moo favours the Southpaw stance, a left-handed position which is the complete reverse of Elijah’s right-handed Orthodox stance.The pair have clashed previously but neither one has been able to get an advantage over the other. READ MORE SUN STORIESThey were meant to clash on March 23, 2023, but the fight was cancelled and their second match on May 25, 2024, ended in a split decision.Fans can watch the tie-breaking match between Elijah and Ree Moo when it streams on DAZN. More

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    Who is Roy Keane’s daughter Leah and which England star is she engaged to?

    ROY Keane joked that his daughter’s marriage could yet be cancelled after her fiancé scored on his England debut against Ireland in the Nation’s League.Here’s everything we know about Keano’s daughter Leah and her future husband — a rising star in the Three Lions set-up.Roy Keane with his daughter LeahCredit: officialkeane16 / InstagramWho is Leah Keane?Leah Keane is the daughter of former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland footballer Roy Keane.The former Red Devils captain has five children with his wife Theresa Doyle — Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah and Alanna.Roy met his wife in 1992, when the midfielder was playing for Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough.Despite her initially not seeming impressed with “Roy Keane, the great footballer”, the couple eventually got together and married three years later.read more on roy keaneThe happy couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Church of Our Lady Crowned in Keane’s hometown of Mayfield, Cork, in 1997.Roy and Theresa went on to have five children together – with Roy referring to Leah as No4.She was born on July 12.The former midfielder has got Leah’s name tattooed on his right arm – along with that of his other four other children.Most read in FootballHowever, his wife’s name is not included in his inkings.Roy reportedly said: “The wife did ask me why didn’t I get hers.Man Utd ace Roy Keane declares WAR on noisy neighbours who use their leaf blowers before 8am”I said, ‘They’ll always be my kids but you won’t necessarily always be my wife,’ which she wasn’t too pleased about.”When he retired in 2006, before going into management, Roy initially planned on spending more time with his family.He wrote in his autobiography: “My plan when I first stopped was, we’re going to go on some family trips, we’re going to be like the Waltons.”We’re all going to spend time together, go walk in the park and after a month or two they didn’t have the same plan as me so I think they were kind of missing me going to work.Things can change very quickly in the Keane householdRoy KeaneITV”I got offered the job at Sunderland and I was away on a family holiday and my family were looking at me… not saying it directly but going we kind of enjoy your company but not too much of it so when the job came back up they were saying you should go for it.”Engagement to Taylor Harwood-BellisIn November 2024, Leah gained media attention due to her engagement to Taylor Harwood-Bellis.The defender plays for Southampton, having moved there from Manchester City, where he rose through the ranks of the academy from age six.Leah Keane is engaged to Taylor Harwood-BellisCredit: GettyTaylor captained England Under-21s to Euros glory in 2023, and was handed his first senior call-up by Lee Carsley in November 2024.He comes from a sporting family — the defender’s uncle Steve is Stockport’s president, and his twin sister Becky was a top basketball player.And his football-mad father Martin was Stockport’s mascot Vernon Bear for many a year.Asked about his family, starting with his costume-wearing dad, Taylor said: “He did it a few times to be fair, it wasn’t just once.Taylor Harwood-Bellis of England celebrating his goal against IrelandCredit: Rex“He must have been good at it. It was sad to see him stop.“My sister doesn’t play any more but she represented Great Britain. She was good at basketball. We’re a sporty family.”Funny future father-in-lawOn November 17, 2024, after Taylor scored against Ireland on his senior England debut, heading in the fifth in the 5-0 Wembley win, Roy mad a wisecrack about the defender marrying his daughter — or not.Roy Keane pictured with his children in 2000Credit: EmpicsITV host Mark Pougatch joked to Roy that the Southampton defender would be discussing his goal over Christmas dinner — especially as it took the Irishman three years to score for his country.But Roy immediately quipped back: “Bittersweet for me, this.”It [the wedding] is not done and dusted yet!”Things can change very quickly in the Keane household.READ MORE SUN STORIES”No, he’s a really nice kid, his family have done a good job.”It’s nice for him, it’s good for him, he’s a bit of a goal threat.” More

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    Ex-Brazil striker Hulk to marry his ex-wife’s NIECE in huge beachfront wedding ceremony

    EX-BRAZIL striker Hulk has organised a beachfront wedding ceremony to marry his ex-wife’s niece.According to Portal Leodias, Hulk is due to marry Camila Angelo in December after they already tied the knot at a civil ceremony in 2020.Hulk poses with his wife Camila AngeloCredit: NewsflashCamila is the niece of Hulk’s ex-wifeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJeod9LceX/Hulk’s former wife Iran, left, pictured with her niece CamilaThe footballer was previously married to Camila’s aunt, Iran Angelo, with the couple together for 12 years.They have three children together; sons Ian and Tiago, and a daughter, Alice, who are already cousins to his new wife.Hulk stunned many in 2020 when he married Camila following the end of his 12-year relationship with Iran.Now their wedding ceremony is set to take place on a beach on the coast of Paraiba.READ MORE IN footballThe couple welcomed their second child, Aisha, into the world in June after daughter Zaya was born in April 2022.Hulk scored 11 goals in 49 games for Brazil between 2009 and 2021 and was part of the Confederations Cup-winning squad in 2013.At club level be came a star Porto between 2008 and 2012, which included him a Europa League and four league medals.The 38-year-old also enjoyed spells with Zenit St Petersburg in Russia and Shanghai SIPG.Most read in FootballReports of Hulk and Camila’s relationship emerged in December 2019, just five months after his marriage with Iran ended.The couple married in September 2020 while Hulk was still playing in China for Shanghai SIPG following his split from the mother of his three other children – two sons and a daughter.It is believed Hulk told his family about his relationship with Camila in December 2019 – including his children.Watch ex-Brazil star Hulk incredibly miss from a yard out with chance that was easier to score for Atletico Mineiro More

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    Who is Nicolas Pepe’s rumoured girlfriend and adult film star Teanna Trump?

    ARSENAL flop Nicolas Pepe has found some form competing for Villarreal in La Liga.And life off-field appears to be going well too – after he was romantically linked with adult entertainment star Teanna Trump.Rumours are swirling that Nicolas Pepe is seeing adult film star Teanna TrumpCredit: GettyA pic of the pair enjoying dinner together was shared by the winger’s sisterCredit: InstagramIvorian professional footballer Nicolas Pepe joined Arsenal in 2019 for a club-record fee of £72 million.Despite high expectations, he struggled for consistency and didn’t perform at the level required of him.He spent the 2022-23 season on loan at Nice in Ligue 1, where he showed some improvement in form.In August 2024, Pepe, 29, joined Villarreal on a free transfer after a brief spell playing in Turkey with Trabzonspor.read more on nicolas pepeHe signed a two-year contract with the Spanish side.Who is Teanna Trump?Real name Keanna Nichele Jones, Teanna Trump is an American adult film star and social media personality.Born on August 19, 1995, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she entered the adult entertainment industry in 2014 at the age of 18.Teanna went on to become a well-known figure in porn, but now focuses on self-made content using subscription site OnlyFans.Most read in FootballShe claims she hasn’t worked with a porn website since March 2020.Teanna has amassed a huge following on various social media platforms.Porn star Teanna Trump visits Wimbledon to cheer on fellow American Chris Eubanks but is left disappointedAs of November 18, 2024, she has a whopping 1.4million followers on Instagram.Teanna is rumoured to be in a relationship with former Gunner Nicolas Pepe.EvidenceShe has been rumoured to have been dating the football star since sometime in July 2024.In November 2024, Pepe posed for a picture with Teanna while out for dinner — and the footballer’s sister Corrine shared the picture on Instagram.Pepe used to play for ArsenalCredit: GettyTeanna was spotted in the VIP section at Villarreal’s Estadi de la Ceramica during their first game of the season — a draw with Atletico Madrid.She also posed for a selfie wearing a Villarreal shirt while watching one of Pepe’s games.It has also been claimed that the two have holidayed together since rumours of their romance emerged.And the Mail reported that Teanna has been seen with Pepe’s children on her private Snapchat channel.READ MORE SUN STORIESOther hints at their potential relationship include Pepe having the 29-year-old as his phone background, as well as photos of the pair visiting an aquarium in each other’s company.While neither Pepe or Teanna have officially confirmed or denied their relationship, the restaurant selfie is the latest in a string of cryptic hints suggesting the pair are involved. More

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    Who is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s model girlfriend Estelle Behnke?

    TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD is in a new relationship with Instagram model Estelle Behnke following his recent split in September 2024.The Liverpool and England star was dating actress Iris Law.Estelle Behnke is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new girlfriendCredit: instagram/Estelle BehnkeTrent and Estelle were seen enjoying a meal together in Hale, CheshireCredit: mancpicss66But wasting no time in moving on, the Liverpool ace has been spotted wining and dining his new girlfriend Estelle Behnke — here’s everything we know about her.Enter Estelle BehnkeTrent started liking Estelle’s Instagram posts of her jet-set lifestyle on October 17, 2024 — just a month after his split from Iris Law.The influencer has almost 29,000 followers on the platform as of November 18.This digital flirtation soon blossomed into real-world romance.more on Trent Alexander-ArnoldEstelle Behnke has almost 29,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares snaps of her jet-set lifestyleCredit: instagram/Estelle BehnkeIn late October, Trent and Estelle took a romantic trip to the £6,000-a-night five-star Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds.Eagle-eyed fans noticed the duo had tagged themselves in separate posts from the private members’ club.And the following month they enjoyed a 2½-hour meal at celeb haunt Cibo in Hale, Cheshire.A source told The Sun: “It’s very early days but they are officially dating — they seem really into each other.Most read in Football”Trent hasn’t been single long and is enjoying spending time with Estelle.“They’re just really enjoying each other’s company and seem quite smitten.”[Trent and Estelle] seem really into each otherA SourceTrent’s relationship with Iris LawTrent’s romance with Iris Law became public knowledge in April 2024, when they were snapped enjoying a drink together on the fashionable Portobello Road in Notting Hill.In May 2024, the couple was also spotted on a date night in Monte Carlo, Monaco.They met while filming an advert for Guess Jeans, who both of them work for as ambassadors.Their five-month relationship was characterised by social media connections and high-profile vacations.Some of Iris’ pals opened up to The Sun’s Ellie Henman about why the couple decided to call time on their relationship.They said: “Trent and Iris had a really fun summer together and it was going great.“But life is about to get really busy for them both, with Trent’s schedule packed with first-team football and Iris having jobs all over the world.“They went on holiday with his family in July and they got on so well.Roy Keane says ‘looked like he’d never played right-back’ in savage criticism of England star Trent Alexander-Arnold“So even though they are not dating any more, Iris and Trent will definitely stay friends.“She was really into him and loved spending time together. But Iris is a career woman and she is focused on her own success.“And being a Wag was never really going to be her bag, especially as Trent lives up North and she’s based in London.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They’ve cooled things off now and are just going to stay mates.“There is no bad blood between them and Iris only has good things to say about Trent.” More