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    Spurs star Dele Alli spotted snogging Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s daughter

    FOOTBALL star Dele Alli has been spotted snogging the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.The Spurs and England midfielder — who has not scored in the Premier League all season — cosied up with Maria, 20, at a rooftop bar.
    Dele Alli was spotted snogging Maria Guardiola
    Maria and Dele enjoyed a cosy night together at a rooftop bar in London
    The Spurs star recently became single after splitting with his long-term girlfriendCredit: Getty
    Dele, 25, was closely marking her as dozens of other drinkers looked on in London.
    Fittingly for a player who has spent most of the season as a sub, he made his move on Maria as they sat together on a bench.
    It appeared that he had put his bitter split from model Ruby Mae, 23, behind him.
    He leaned in for a smooch after he and Maria chatted for hours at the capital’s trendy Cloud 9 bar.
    Dele, in a white T-shirt and green baseball cap over his newly dreadlocked hair, hugged and kissed Maria, who was wearing a white hoodie.
    It is understood that Dele first met Maria last month.
    An onlooker told The Sun: “Dele and Maria didn’t seem to have a care in the world.
    Maria, 20, is the daughter of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
    It’s understood Dele first met Maria last monthCredit: Getty
    “They didn’t mind who saw them as they smooched in front of the DJ booth.
    “It was packed with hundreds of revellers watching on. All the tables had been booked and were completely full.
    “Strangers were wandering past and Dele and Maria didn’t blink an eye.
    “They were in a group together and it was very cosy. They looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.”
    Dele and Maria’s public smooch came last Sunday — a day after Tottenham’s 3-1 Premier League defeat at Leeds United.
    It was very cosy. Dele and Maria looked so cute and could have been honeymooners.
    Maria’s Spanish dad’s Man City side had also suffered a defeat a day earlier against Chelsea — but went on to be declared this season’s Premier League champions.
    A friend told The Sun: “Dele looked smitten and finally over being dumped by his long-term lover Ruby Mae.
    “Dele and Maria are young, free and single. Who knows where it will go from here?”
    Maria has become something of a style icon thanks to her impressive online following
    The student is the eldest of Pep’s three children with Cristine Serra
    Pep and his children have repeatedly posed together at his end-of-season trophy celebrationsCredit: PA:Press Association
    Maria has told pals about the rooftop encounter with Dele but says they are “just friends”.
    The Sun told how Ruby ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of his behaviour — including spending hours playing online game Fortnite.
    She has shared repeated public posts with her followers alluding to her joy at finally being free from the footballer.
    Dele has struggled for form this season — prompting speculation that he could be sold to a rival team, possibly Manchester City.
    Meanwhile student Maria, who lives in London, has won an army of online fans. She is a Spanish style icon with snaps of her jetset lifestyle shared on social media.
    She is the eldest of Pep’s three children with businesswoman Cristina Serra.
    The couple met in a shop and dated for 20 years before marrying in 2014 in Matadepera — after their children were born.
    Model Ruby Mae ended her relationship with Dele after growing tired of him spending so much time on FortniteCredit: Getty

    Maria is close to her brother Marius, 18, and sister Valentina, 13, and the family have repeatedly posed together publicly at Pep’s end-of-season trophy celebrations.
    The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has proudly beamed in front of cameras with his arm around Maria.
    Last night, a spokesman for Dele declined to comment.
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    Everton star Abdoulaye Doucoure burgled sparking fears club is being targeted by criminals

    A THIRD Everton star has been burgled — sparking fears the Premier League club is being targeted by criminals.Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure, 28, had his luxury mansion broken into last month while his team were playing away at Arsenal.
    Abdoulaye Doucoure’s luxury mansion was broken into last monthCredit: PA
    The gang forced their way inside his home and stole a safe containing several watches plus a set of car keys.
    They then returned to the rented property in Hale Barns, Gtr Manchester, and made off with a luxury motor.
    Frenchman Doucoure did not play in the Blues’ team at Arsenal but it is understood he was not at home when the break-ins occurred — some time between 2pm on April 23 and 8pm on April 25.
    The raid came just weeks after masked men broke into Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti’s home in Formby, Merseyside.
    In March, goalkeeper Robin Olsen was at home with his wife and two young children when a gang smashed their way in and demanded valuables, including cash, jewellery and designer watches.
    A source said: “The club have told players and staff to beef up security amid fears the players are being followed home from training.”
    Robin Olsen was at home with his wife and two young children when a gang smashed their way inCredit: Getty
    Masked men also broke into Carlo Ancelotti’s homeCredit: Getty
    Doucoure, who signed for Everton from Watford last September for £20million, played on Thursday against Aston Villa after returning from injury.
    Last year he had his £170,000 Lamborghini Urus seized by police in London for driving with no insurance.

    On another occasion, he was caught speeding at 102mph while at the wheel of an Audi.
    A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said of the raid: “No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”
    His club and agent did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
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    Goalkeeper scored three times in a semi-final but still ended up on the losing team

    GOALKEEPER Jordan Holt scored an incredible three times in a cup semi-final — and still ended up on the losing team.His football side was 2-0 down in stoppage time at the end of the game when he went for up a corner and headed the ball into the net.
    Goalkeeper Jordan Holt, 27, ended up on the losing team during a cup semi-final despite scoring an incredible three times
    Jordan was playing for York-based Wigginton Grasshoppers against Teesside’s Yarm and Eaglescliffe FC
    Moments later, he repeated the feat to send the tie into extra time and then penalties.
    Builder Jordan, 27, scored a spot kick and saved one for his team in the shootout.
    But their opponents won after it went to sudden death — and a teammate’s penalty was saved.
    Jordan said: “It was one of those games where I thought ‘today is my day’.
    “I was gutted to end up on the losing side.”
    He was playing for York-based Wigginton Grasshoppers in last weekend’s North Riding County Cup semi against Teesside’s Yarm and Eaglescliffe FC.
    The 6ft stopper soared above the opposition defence to score in the 91st and 93rd minutes.
    Jordan, of York, said: “I’ve never scored before as a goalie.
    His team was 2-0 down with just minutes left when he went for up a corner and headed the ball into the net
    Jordan, who had previously never scored as a goalie, repeated the feat to send the tie into extra time and then penalties
    The goalie said ‘I was gutted to end up on the losing side’

    “To get two in injury time was unbelievable. I saved their fourth pen then took our fifth and put that away.”
    Jordan, a former centre half, added: “I just hope the lads aren’t expecting that from me every week.”
    A Yarm and Eaglescliffe spokesman said: “Their keeper made it one of the most exciting and stressful games we’ve had.”
    A Yarm and Eaglescliffe spokesman said ‘Their keeper made it one of the most exciting and stressful games we’ve had’
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    England football coach who worked with Harry Kane axed by FA after boozy car smash

    AN England footie coach has been axed by the FA after being involved in a boozy car smash.Goals guru Allan Russell, 40, who worked with Harry Kane in the 2018 World Cup, was a passenger in his Audi RS6 when it rammed a Vauxhall injuring its driver.
    Allan Russell was a passenger in his Audi RS6 when it rammed a Vauxhall injuring its driver
    He was fined £2,000 after admitting letting his brother Simon drive who was twice the limit and had no insurance.
    Vauxhall Corsa motorist Danny Moss, 43 — an off-duty ambulance driver — suffered life-changing injuries in the smash in Shirburn, Oxon, last year, county magistrates heard.
    A friend said: “He was a happy-go-lucky guy. He’ll never be the same.”
    Allan, a coach at Aberdeen, masterminded England’s successful set-piece goals in 2018.
    Allan worked with Harry Kane in the 2018 World CupCredit: Getty

    The FA said last night: “We’ve agreed with Allan it’s in the best interests of all for him to leave his consultancy position.”
    Allan’s spokesman said: “He doesn’t want to be a distraction to England going into the Euros.”
    Simon, 39, admits causing serious injury by dangerous driving and will be sentenced in July.
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    Wayne Rooney splashing £500k – including £300k on handmade cabinets – on his new mansion’s kitchen

    WAYNE Rooney is spending £500,000 on his new mansion’s kitchen.The ex-Manchester United and England ace and wife Coleen, both 35, want it to be the main entertaining space in the £20million, six-bed home.
    Wayne Rooney is spending £500,000 on a top-of-the-range kitchenCredit: Rex
    They have chosen £300,000 handmade cabinets and a £100,000 top-of-the-range cooker.
    With another £100,000 spent on double ovens, worktops and American-style fridge freezers, the total is expected to end up double that of the average UK home.
    A source said: “Wayne and Coleen have spared no expense on their mansion as it’s going to be there forever home.
    Wayne and Coleen want the space to become the house’s party hubCredit: instagram.com/waynerooney
    The star has spent millions upgrading his family’s Cheshire propertyCredit: The Mega Agency

    “The attention to detail is incredible throughout, and it’s no surprise they have splashed the cash on the kitchen as it’s the focal point of any home.
    “He’s been joking to Coleen that he will surprise their mates by knocking out a cracking dinner party.”
    Their pad is being built on a 40-acre plot in the Cheshire countryside.
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    Boxing legend Frank Bruno being lined up as a guest on BBC’s Question Time

    BOXING legend Frank Bruno is being lined up for telly’s Question Time.The BBC approached the former world champion and he is “weighing up” the offer as he does not usually appear on live shows.
    Frank Bruno has been approached by the BBC to appear on Question TimeCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspaper Ltd
    Frank, 59, who is bipolar, has been a campaigner on mental health since retiring in 1996.
    A source said: “Frank’s flattered to be asked. He has strong views on what is going on in the world.
    “He is also not at all woke, so he might be quite a lively guest – which I am sure is what the BBC want.
    “But his team are a bit worried he might be a touch too blunt and forthright.”
    Insiders say the boxing legend ‘has strong views on what is going on in the world’Credit: PA:Press Association

    Bosses at Question Time – which is screened on BBC1 on Thursday nights – last year angrily denied that ratings were plummeting.
    It was claimed one episode of the show last October, which switched to a virtual audience at the start of the pandemic, had attracted just 620,000 viewers.
    The BBC declined to comment.
    Last year Question Time denied that ratings were plummeting
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