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      England football legend working on warts-and-all documentary

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      FORMER England star Wayne Rooney is making a sequel to his sensational Prime Video documentary after it netted a big following last year.The show, simply called Rooney, was a warts-and-all look at his professional and private life — and the follow-up promises to be just as indepth.
      Wayne Rooney is making a sequel to his sensational Prime Video documentaryCredit: Getty
      The doc will focus on Wayne’s attempts to develop his career as a manager in the US, pictured with wife ColeenCredit: Splash
      Only this time the programme, which has yet to get a working title, will focus more on Wayne’s attempts to develop his career as a football manager in the US.
      A TV insider said: “It is in the very early stages of development but, given how big the first show was, there’s a real appetite for more.
      “There’s continued interest, not just in Wayne but his entire family, particularly after the epic Wagatha legal battle which saw wife Coleen Rooney centre stage for a change.
      “It’s not certain which channel or streaming service would air the show, but Prime Video would be the obvious choice as they aired the first profile.”
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      Disney+ will imminently release Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story, focusing on her courtroom battle with Rebekah Vardy last year.
      But there’s unlikely to be any clash between shows as Wayne’s film probably won’t drop until at least 2024.
      There’s certainly plenty to explore thanks to his move Stateside, where he became manager of DC United in Washington DC last year.
      The programme is being developed by top production company Lorton, which made Prime Video’s Rooney and is behind Coleen’s documentary too.
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      It produced We Are Newcastle United and backed Boom! Boom!: The World VS Boris Becker. Prime Video and Lorton declined to comment.
      Shirley: Angie’s my girl
      STRICTLY head judge Shirley Ballas has a clear favourite – news anchor and TV host Angela Rippon.
      She said: “I’m really looking forward to fan-girling over Angela! She announced me during the UK championships many times during my competitive career so her voice brings fond memories.”
      Her fellow judges are equally excited about the BBC One series, which continues on Saturday at 6.15pm.
      Anton Du Beke said: “To have been part of a show that is part of the fabric of British consciousness – and the world’s – blows my mind.”
      Craig Revel Horwood said: “Strictly embraces everybody and it has won the hearts and minds of so many.”
      Motsi Mabuse agreed: “It’s such a special time of the year when Strictly starts.

      AL MURRAY leaves the Pub Landlord at the door to host a Sky ­History series.
      The comic – known for playing the stereotype of a xenophobic Brit – puts the Empire, from Jamaica to Australia, in the spotlight in Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?
      It airs from October 23.

      Daisy is royally stumped
      THIS Country’s Daisy May Cooper has revealed she met Royalty – with hilarious results.
      While working as a shop assistant, she served Princess Anne.
      Daisy May Cooper revealed she met Royalty – with hilarious resultsCredit: Getty
      Daisy – who this year was rumoured to be in talks to join the Bond franchise as spy chief M – revealed: “I’ve met Princess Anne but I didn’t know it was Princess Anne . . .  She was buying towels.
      Daisy continued, on tonight’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks, on Sky Max: “I was working in House of Fraser and we had a manager who used to say, ‘You’ve got to push House of Fraser cards on people’.
      “So Princess Anne came up and I said ‘would you like a Fraser card? I just need to take a few details like your bank details and mum’s maiden name’.”
      Think of the points you would rack up furnishing Buckingham Palace.

      STRICTLY champ Hamza Yassin is back to the day job after a final dancefloor outing at last weekend’s launch.
      The wildlife presenter’s one-off special Hamza: Strictly Birds Of Prey airs this Sunday on BBC1 at 7pm.
      He said: “Birds of prey are powerful, majestic, beautiful, intelligent.”

      RNID hail Tasha in Bake Off
      CAMPAIGNERS have praised the Great British Bake Off for welcoming its first deaf contestant.
      Tasha Stones, 27, a participation officer from Bristol, was joined by her sign language interpreter in the famous tent for the 14th series, which starts next Tuesday.
      Tasha Stones is the Great British Bake Off’s first deaf contestantCredit: PA
      Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith revealed they had learned sign language for the Channel 4 show.
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      Now the Royal National Institute for Deaf People says it is “very excited” that millions of viewers will get a taste of “rich and beautiful” British Sign Language (BSL).
      Teri Devine of the charity, said: “We hope this season of Bake Off will raise the profile of BSL, and that Tasha’s presence encourages everyone to learn some basic BSL so everyone is included.” More

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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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      Fraudster conned football charity out of £200K and used the cash to fly to Qatar for World Cup

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      A FRAUDSTER who conned a football charity out of £200,000 used the cash to fly to Qatar to follow England at the World Cup.Fraser White, 24, splurged £7,000 of his loot on designer clothes and posed for photos with a Three Lions banner.
      Fraser White conned a football charity out of £200,000 and used the cash to fly to Qatar to follow England at the World Cup
      White was jailed for 32 months at Reading crown court
      He attended qualifier matches in Malta, Spain and Italy — and shared photos of his travels, including at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium during the tournament in December 2022.
      As director of a youth academy, he used his ­knowledge of the industry to defraud the Football Foundation, the UK’s biggest sports charity.
      He made 34 false grant applications claiming to be for nine real clubs across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire between June 2020 and February 2023.
      White bought subscriptions for computer programs to create forged documents with false aliases and he set up ten different bank accounts.

      Prosecutor Jack Walsh said he applied for £231,038 and obtained £199,433 — all of which he had spent.
      The Football Foundation told a court it was oversubscribed for grants to help save clubs after Covid so some missed out because of the fraud.
      White, of Maidenhead, Berks, ran the All Star Football Academy in the town and worked as a ticketing executive at Reading FC.
      He admitted what the judge called a “well-planned and sophisticated fraud” and was jailed for 32 months at Reading crown court.
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      Man City ace Kyle Walker buys his ex Lauryn Goodman ‘massive’ £2.5m seaside mansion to live in with her two kids

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      ENGLAND star Kyle Walker has bought a £2.5million seaside mansion for ex Lauryn Goodman to live in with her two children.The luxury five-bedroom house is situated in an exclusive area on the coast.
      Kyle Walker has bought a £2.5million seaside mansion for ex Lauryn Goodman to live in with her two childrenCredit: instagram/@lauryngoodman91
      The 4,000 sq ft detached four-floor home in East Sussex boasts sea views
      Lauryn gave birth to a little girl last month but has refused to name the father — although friends believe he is a footballer.
      She already has a three-year-old son, Kairo, with the £160,000-a-week Three Lions and Manchester City defender.
      The 4,000 sq ft detached four-floor home in East Sussex boasts sea views.
      A source close to the 33-year-old ace said Lauryn is thrilled about the new pad.
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      Ex-Towie star Lauryn, 32, first got pregnant during a brief relationship in 2019 while the footballer was on a break from wife Annie, mother to his three older children.
      Since then the two women have had very public spats.
      The source said: “Kyle has spent so much on this house. It cost a fortune.
      “Lauryn is obviously pleased Kyle has finally done the right thing. She wants the kids to feel happy and secure.
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      “Lauryn has been living with her mum for ages — with both kids cramped in one room — and it hasn’t been easy.
      “It is an amazing house, she is thrilled. It’s like something out of Footballers’ Wives. It’s massive.
      “Lauryn isn’t living there yet. First she is spending an absolute fortune on doing it up exactly how she wants it.
      “She’s working with a fancy interior designer and plans on filling the huge garden and terrace with high-end furniture and a fire pit.
      “She is splurging on bespoke curtains and blinds alone worth £40,000.”
      The source added: “Lauryn says she is single. She won’t even say who the dad of her daughter is.
      “Her friends think it is a footballer and they have asked her outright but she just won’t tell anybody and refuses to say who it is, saying only that it will be known when the time is right.
      “The baby is adorable and Lauryn is loving every second of being a mum again. She says it is so much easier the second time around.
      “The baby has a huge amount of hair, a full head just like Kairo had when he was born. But Lauryn still hasn’t said what she is called.”
      Lauryn got pregnant while the footballer was on a break from wife Annie, mother to his three older childrenCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Lauryn has three-year-old son, Kairo, with the £160,000-a-week Three Lions and Manchester City defenderCredit: PA More

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      David Beckham’s supportive text to Harry Maguire after Scotland blunder revealed

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      FORMER England captain David Beckham has given his support to under-fire defender Harry Maguire.Becks, 48, texted Maguire urging him to prove his doubters wrong after the Man Utd star’s own goal in the 3-1 friendly win against Scotland on Tuesday.
      Harry Maguire has been bombarded with criticism after he scored an own-goal in England’s 3-1 win over Scotland for the 150th anniversary matchCredit: Getty
      David Beckham understands Harry’s situation after he endured heavy criticism following his sending off in the 1998 World CupCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He told Maguire to ignore the trolls and praised him for the way he has handled months of ridicule and abuse.
      Beckham himself endured heavy criticism after his sending off in the 1998 World Cup.
      A source said: “Becks told Harry to keep his head up.
      “He knows what it’s like to be targeted. He got through it and is certain Harry can do the same. Getting a message from someone like Becks meant the world to Harry.”
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      Despite 59 caps for England and starring in two World Cups, Maguire has been bombarded with hatred on social media.
      He was sent a bomb threat in April last year.
      After the Scotland game, England boss Gareth Southgate said he had “never known a player treated the way he is”.
      Maguire’s mum Zoe said: “The level of negative and abusive comments my son is receiving is disgraceful.
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      “It’s totally unacceptable in any walk of life, never mind someone who works his socks off for club and country.”
      Meanwhile her son has vowed to “handle the flak”.
      He said: “I have been through a lot in the last couple of years.” More

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      Man Utd must drop ‘abuser’ Antony just like Mason Greenwood, says star’s ex Gabriela Cavallin

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      THE woman at the centre of the new Manchester United abuse allegations says accused star Antony should be axed.Model Gabriela Cavallin, the ex-girlfriend of the £85million winger, urged Old Trafford bosses to ban him from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.
      Gabriela Cavallin told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disgusting he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation’Credit: Instagram
      Brazilian Antony in action for Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Gabriela claimed Antony threw a glass at her in May, injuring her fingerCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      Her revelations come after Brazilian Antony, 23, gave a tearful TV interview in his home country on Friday denying the claims and vowing to clear his name.
      Gabriela told The Sun on Sunday: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
      “I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him? They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
      Gabriela, 22, demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.
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      The club is already reeling from criticism over the way it handled abuse allegations against Mason Greenwood.
      It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that £150,000-a-week Antony assaulted her four times.
      She previously alleged she was first attacked in June 2022 while pregnant and on holiday in Brazil.
      And she claimed in January Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel, damaging a breast implant.
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      And she claimed he threw a glass at her in May, injuring her finger.
      Antony, who has made 31 appearances for United since the alleged incidents, has denied all wrongdoing.
      For legal reasons, Gabriela has been careful not to speak about the allegations themselves in our interview as there is a police investigation.
      She first filed a complaint in Brazil in June.
      Last Monday — after the allegations were reported by Brazilian media — Antony was dropped from the national squad.
      Two days later United issued a statement insisting they were taking the matter seriously but would not act during the police inquiry.
      In tears, Gabriela told us: “Why did it take United three months?
      “It’s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.”
      Two more women have made similar claims against the winger.
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
      Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.
      Gabriela vowed to keep fighting for her claims to be taken seriously.
      She said: “I will do everything in my power.
      “I will not give up. People need to be held accountable.
      “It doesn’t matter what profession or how famous someone might be.
      “If they took action against his teammate, I don’t see why Antony should be treated differently.”
      United suspended striker Greenwood, 21, when he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault last year.
      All charges against him were later dropped and he has been loaned to Spanish club Getafe.
      Antony insisted in his Brazilian TV interview: “I know the truth and it will come out.”
      He also spoke out against domestic violence and insisted he would never harm a woman.
      He said: “I’m 100 per cent sure I’ve never touched a woman, and I’ll come up with the evidence. People will see the truth.
      “I have never assaulted and I will never assault.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
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      United said yesterday: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries.
      “Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.”
      Gabriela says Antony hurt her fingers in an alleged attackCredit: instagram
      Gabriela talks exclusively to The SunCredit: The Sun
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      Arsenal fans urge club to ban for life Gunners fan who ‘tried to headbutt Roy Keane’

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      ARSENAL fans rallied behind Sky pundit Roy Keane— urging the club to ban for life a Gunners fan who allegedly tried to butt him.Scott Law, 42, is accused of trying to attack the Man United legend after Arsenal beat the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium.
      Arsenal fans have rallied behind Sky pundit Roy Keane after a Gunners fan ‘tried to headbutt him’Credit: The Sun
      Former Minder actor Gary Webster wrote: ‘’Roy Keane is a hero to fans of all clubs. Who is this man to think he can do that at our home?”
      Ex-EastEnders star Sean Maguire said: “Well said.”
      Fan John O’Shea added: “Roy Keane is a treasure.
      “He just donated a new car to Marymount Hospice here in Cork and does a lot for charity.
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      “Hopefully this clown is banned for life.”
      Dad-of-two Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, has been bailed on suspicion of ABH.
      Law told pals he was goaded by Irish hardman Keane, 52, who is said to have ‘’antagonised’’ him from the punditry studio as he celebrated Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute goal which was then ruled out for offside by VAR.
      Law, who has a £2,500 hospitality season ticket in the Emirates’ West Stand, is then said to have confronted Keane at full-time after the Gunners won 3-1.
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      Riyad Mahrez marries Taylor Ward for the second time – and they’ll tie the knot AGAIN next year

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      FOOTBALLER Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married yesterday in London.The Man City ace, 32, and Taylor, 25, said their vows at the 5* Londoner hotel with their closest friends and family.
      Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married for the second time yesterday in LondonCredit: Instagram
      This was the second wedding for the couple, who had a Muslim ceremony last January.
      They plan on having a third lavish wedding abroad next year.
      A source said: “Taylor and Riyad had their ceremony yesterday with their loved ones watching on.
      “It was the legal ceremony before their proper wedding next year but they went all out at the Londoner – with a posh dinner after their vows for their family and pals.
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      “They’ll have wed three times by the time their proper big bash comes around. Riyad and Taylor certainly don’t do things by half.”
      Taylor, who is the daughter of Real House Of Cheshire star Dawn, shared pictures of herself enjoying a night out with her friends at Cipriani in the capital the night before the big day.
      They stayed in a suite at the Londoner and had videographers catching all the special moments on film.
      The Sun revealed how Taylor and Riyad had a Muslim ceremony, known as the Nikah, last year which meant they were legally able to marry under Islamic law.
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      During the service, the couple repeated the word “qubool”, meaning “I accept”, three times,
      Riyad and Taylor, who live in a £2million mansion in Cheshire, got engaged in June 2021 after 16 months of dating.
      Riyad went down on one knee with a £400,000 ring during a holiday in Mykonos, Greece, with Taylor’s parents —Dawn, 47, and former footballer Ashley, 51.
      He was previously married for six years to the mother of his two daughters, Rita Johal, 29. More