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      Who is Rodri’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias? Meet Rodrigo Hernández’s medical student missus

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      RODRI’S girlfriend Laura Iglesias is a medical student training to become a surgeon – but she still makes time to support him on the pitch.But who is she and is she in Germany supporting him at the Euro 2024 final?Rodri and Laura Iglesias keep their life privateRodrigo Hernandez and Laura Iglesias met during universityWho is Rodri’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias?Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias is a medical student.She is training to become a surgeon.Laura supports him in her free time and was seen with him at the French Open in May 2024.The couple do not have any children together, and keep their lives off social media.read more on EURO 2024Rodri has previously said that she records her reaction to his goals which he watches later.Rodri is a defensive midfielder who plays for Manchester City after joining them in 2019.He began his career at Villarreal, where he played for the senior squad from 2015-2018.He signed for Atlético Madrid for the 2018/2019 season before moving to the UK.Most read in Euro 2024Rodri is also a Spanish international.He is part of the squad set to face England in the Euro 2024 final at the famous Olympiastadium on Sunday, July 14, 2024.Rodri celebrates after opening scoring for Man City in Champions League finalHow long have Rodri and Laura Iglesias been dating?Rodri and Laura met during university.He was studying business studies and economics at the Universidad de Castellon in eastern Spain.Rodri even lived in student halls in a shared place.His friend Valentin Henarejo told Marca about their time at university: “People were shocked when they saw Rodri, who was playing in the top flight but still living at the university residence.”After the first few days of getting to know him, there was normality.People were shocked when they saw Rodri, who was playing in the top flight but still living at the university residence.Valentin Henarejo”He shared a space with everyone, he liked being with his friends and sitting on the sofa with everyone.”But, of course, at the start it was strange seeing him playing table tennis or doing his washing.”He said about Laura: “When I get to score, I always have a video of Laura celebrating the goal at home and I always watch it in a locker room.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair keeps their relationship private.Laura even has a private Instagram account.Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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      Who is David Raya’s girlfriend? What we know about the Spain and Arsenal goalkeeper’s girl

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      TATIANA Trouboul is one of the Spanish Wags supporting their men in Germany.She is supporting her boyfriend David Raya at Euro 2024, with Spain playing in the finals, and here is everything we know about her.Tatiana Trouboul is supporting her boyfriend David Raya at his gamesCredit: instagram/t.trouboulThe pair often enjoy jetting off on holiday togetherCredit: Instagram @t.trouboulWho is Tatiana Trouboul?Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya, the Premier League goalkeeper for Arsenal.She is from Barcelona.With her life now set in Britain’s capital, she has been happy to give a glimpse into her epic lifestyle.As of February 2024, she has over 16,800 followers on Instagram.Read More on David RayaYou can find her account under the username @t.trouboul.Over on her page, the Catalan bombshell is no stranger to flaunting her gorgeous figure in sizzling bikini snaps. Her profile is filled with holiday posts of her soaking up the sun at the beach, many of which include Raya.Raya and Tatiana certainly enjoy living the high life and can often be seen jetting off on holiday together.Most read in Euro 2024In 2023, they enjoyed a break in Ibiza where they showed off matching lightbulb tattoos on social media.They also spent some time in Sardininia, after last season drew to a close.ARSENAL star David Raya has vowed to keep his XL Bully despite the dangerous breed being bannedBut with a big net worth, the pair do not need to worry about money.The football star has an estimated net worth of roughly £10.6million.As a player for Arsenal, he receives an annual salary of approximately £4.4million.He has a four-year deal with the club, with the option for the club to purchase his services for £27million.After he was on loan to the club for a year, it was announced on July 4, 2024 that he is joining Arsenal permanently.He said: “After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I’m an Arsenal player for the coming years.“I’m excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present.“It’s a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year.”Raya is currently playing for Spain at the Euro 2024 in Germany and Tatiana was spotted supporting him.Spain is playing England at the final on Sunday July 14, 2024 in Berlin at the famous Olympiastadium.When did David Raya and Tatiana start dating?The pair reportedly began dating in 2021.However, they didn’t go public with their relationship until June 2022.In the beginning of their relationship Tatiana divided her time between Spain and London.Now the couple live together in North London.Raya and Tatiana do not have any children but are the owners of an adorable – now banned – XL Bully dog.The footballer is said to have obtained an exemption certificate for pet Goku in the hope that the dog will help protect their North London mansion.The goalkeeper hired experts from Elite Protection Dogs to train Goku as a guard dog amid a spate of robberies on footie stars’ homes.A spokesperson for the company told The Sun: “David Raya has one XL Bully.”He is called Goku, he is a one-year-old. “David’s had him since a puppy.”Everyone with XL Bullys is ­worried. “But David is a responsible owner, he wants to be responsible with him.”We are training Goku on a long-term contract.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhat did Tatiana do before meeting David Raya?According to reports, Tatiana used to work in a nightclub before she met the Spain goalkeeper.The beauty now works as a model.Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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      Who is Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and what has he won?

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      SPAIN are eyeing their fourth European Championship title on Sunday as they take on England in the Euro 2024 final.La Roja have been one of the stand out sides in Germany, winning all of their games at the tournament so far.Luis de La Fuente is looking to lead the Spanish national team to the Euro 2024 titleCredit: GETTYLuis de la Fuente has been the man in the Spanish dugout at Euro 2024 – and SunSport has the lowdown on the impressive gaffer.Who is Spain manager Luis de la Fuente?Luis de la Fuente was born in Haro, Spain, on June 21, 1961 – and is the head coach of the Spanish national team.His footballing journey began as a player, coming through Athletic Bilbao’s youth system, making his senior debut for the reserves in 1978.Three years later, De La Fuente made his first appearance for Bilbao’s first team as a left-back, coming on as a substitute in a 0-0 draw with Valencia.READ MORE IN EUROSThe Spaniard went on to make 179 appearances for The Lions before making the switch to Sevilla in 1987.After four years in the south of Spain, he returned to Bilbao for a 20 million pesetas fee.In 1993, De La Fuente moved to Alaves in the Spanish third tier – and after one season, he decided to hang up his boots aged 33.At international level, the left-back made one appearance for the Spanish Olympic team in 1988 but was never selected for La Roja’s senior side.Most read in FootballWhen did Luis de la Fuente go into management?De La Fuente was appointed manager of Club Portugalete in 1997, just three years after retiring.In the summer of 2000, the Spaniard was then appointed at third-tier side Aurrera but was sacked the following year.He then had a spell in charge of the Sevilla academy before returning to Bilabo to manage their youth and reserve teams during a six-year stint.In 2011, he was appointed coach at another former club in Alaves but was dismissed after just eleven games in charge.After two years away from management, De La Fuente joined the Spanish national team set-up in 2013.He enjoyed stints as manager of Spain’s U18, U19, U21 and U23 sides before being appointed head coach of the senior team, replacing Luis Enrique in 2022.De La Fuente boasts an impressive record in charge of La Roja, winning 18 of the 21 games he has been at the helm.The 63-year-old will is aiming to lead Spain to Euro 2024 glory on Sunday as they take on England in the huge Berlin final.England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain.What has Luis de la Fuente won?As a player, De La Fuente enjoyed a successful career, winning successive La Liga titles in 1983 and 1984 with Bilbao.The 1984 season was a double-winning campaign, with The Lions also winning the Copa del Rey.Bilbao have not won the Spanish top-flight ever since those back-to-back triumphs.As a coach, De La Fuente had success with the Spanish youth teams, winning the European U19 Championship and European U21 Championship in 2015 and 2019, respectively.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2020, he led Spain to a silver medal at the Japan Olympics after they lost to Brazil in the final.Last summer, De La Fuente secured his first title with the Spanish senior team – as La Roja edged passed Croatia on penalties to win the Uefa Nations League title. More

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      Kieran Trippier tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Newcastle defender’s body ink?

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      KIERAN Trippier is well known for his incredible passion for football which has seen him earn a place on the England squad.But the Euro 2024 star also has another great love and that’s his tattoos.:Kieran Trippier sports a huge collection of tattoosCredit: GettyHow many tattoos does Kieran Trippier have?Kieran Trippier is enjoying the career of his life on the Euro 2024 pitch.But along with a lot of the England squad – like Kyle Walker, Ivan Toney and Phil Foden – he also has a HUGE passion for tattoos.The sportsman’s body art includes sleeves on both arms and a poignant inking on his chest.Fans regularly get a glimpse of his impressive body art when he is on the pitch.Read more on Kieran TrippierDiamond on his chestThe defender has a huge diamond on his chestCredit: GettyEngland defender Kieran Trippier has several tattoos across his body which includes a huge diamond on his chest.Although he hasn’t revealed what it means, the gem could symbolise the wealth he has enjoyed thanks to his glittering football career.The diamond is likely to represent personal achievement and value.The Newcastle United player has certainly built up a huge fortune since beginning his career as a premiership footballer.Most read in FootballThanks to being hot property on the pitch, Trippier has a personal wealth of £33M which could buy a lot of diamonds.Birds on his backThe birds on his back symbolise freedomCredit: GettyTrippier also sports two birds on his back that are placed either side of his shoulder blades.This type of tattoo are generally seen as symbols of freedom due to their ability to soar high in the skies.My mascot son wants to walk out with Mbappe instead of me They can also symbolise transformation as they draw parallels from the mythical phoenix that rises from the ashes.Full sleeves on both armsThe footy star has tattoo sleeves on both armsCredit: GettyA lot of footballers sport full arm sleeve tattoos, and Trippier is no different.The popular defender has full body ink on both of his arms.Trippier’s impressive collection of interconnected tattoos go from shoulder to wrist. Tattoo specialists say that full sleeves are often a “canvas for storytelling and personal expression”.One person who also has their arms completely covered is former England ace David Beckham, who is known for his extensive collection of tattoos.A woman on his forearmTrippier has a woman on his right forearmCredit: GettyAnother very prominent tattoo is Trippier inking of a woman.The inking can be found on his right forearm.It’s not known who the woman is, but portrait tattoos typically represent a loved one.The impressive body art could be to show the love he has for his wife Charlotte.The couple got married in June 2016, after getting engaged the previous year.How to watch the Euro 2024 finalThe Euro 2024 final will be broadcast live on BOTH BBC One and ITV1.READ MORE SUN STORIESAll of the games at the European Championships have been aired on either BBC or ITV during the tournament. You will be able to live stream the final for FREE on either BBC iPlayer or ITVX.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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      Who is Alvaro Morata’s wife Alice Campello and do they have children? Meet the Spain & Atlético Madrid striker’s family

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      ALICE Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer married to Spanish footballer Álvaro Morata.She is currently in Germany supporting her husband at the Euro 2024 championships. Here is everything you need to know about her and their relationship. Alice Campello at the Euro 2024 semi final supporting her husband Campello poses in the Lavezzi Islands The married couple pose in Ibiza just after their wedding Alice poses in this selifeWho is Alice Campello?Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer.She was born on March 5, 1995, in Mestre, Italy.Alice has been successful in the fashion industry, with her own brand of bags called Avril Gau.She has collaborated with several high-profile brands such as Dior and Chanel.READ MORE ON ALVARO MORATAThe couple met in 2016 when Morata was playing for Juventus.Alice said about their meeting:“He wrote to me (on Instagram).”I answered him after a long time and, in the end, we met.”The couple started dating shortly after and on December 10, 2016, Morata proposed on stage during a magic show in Madrid.read more in footballThey tied the knot in 2017 and got married in Venice in front of a star studded audience including Isco and Simone Zaza.Since their wedding the pair have welcomed four children.Chelsea flop Morata branded ‘so unintentionally funny’ as he gets stuck in flag during Atletico Madrid celebrationTheir twins, Alessandro and Leonardo, were born on July 29, 2018.As a tribute to them, Morata changed his shirt number from 9 to 29 at Chelsea.In 2020, they welcomed their third son Edoardo.And in 2023 their daughter, Bella, was born. Alice Campello with their youngest daughter Bella at the Euro 2024 The pair welcomed twins in 2018Alice suffered complications during that pregnancy and ended up in intensive care after the birth.Alvaro said: “Alice has left intensive care and is in a room doing much better and recovering with Bella.“I am still coming to terms with what happened.“Thank you Alice for teaching me a lesson once again.You’re the best thing that has happened to me and my life without you would have no meaning.Alvaro Morata’s message to his wife”You are without doubt a fighter and an example for me.“These have definitely been the worst days of my life but I’m fortunate to have you in it.“You’re the best thing that has happened to me and my life without you would have no meaning.“Thank you to everyone who has been close to us and once again thank you to everyone at the University Hospital of Navarra for their delicacy and treatment.”Alice has been see on the sidelines supporting Morata in Germany at the Euro 2024 finals.Spain advanced to the final and is playing England on Sunday July 14, 2024 at 8pm.It is yet unclear if he will play in the final after he injured himself during the semi-final celebrations. The model frequently uploads raunchy pictures to Instagram Alvaro Morata and Alice Campello enjoyed their wedding in VeniceCredit: Flynet Pictures The model has 1 million followers on InstagramDoes Alice Campello use Twitter or Instagram?Alice is an Instagram star, boasting 3.4 million followers on the social media site.She uploads multiple photos most days, and can be found at @alicecampello.Her Twitter account has the same handle as her Instagram account, however she is not active on it. The couple pose in a photo uploaded days after their wedding The couple pose with their two dogsMeet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife) Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together. Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife) Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together. Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend) Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model. Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend) Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years. Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife) Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024. Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend) Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university. Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend) Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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      Who is Marc Cucurella’s partner Claudia Rodriguez and do they have kids? Meet the Spain and Chelsea defender’s family

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      CLAUDIA Rodriguez is a communications professional, mother of three and long-term girlfriend of Marc Cucurella.She is in Germany supporting her long-term boyfriend at the Euro 2024 championships, and here is everything you need to know about her and their relationship.Claudia is supporting her boyfriend at the Euro 2024 in GermanyCredit: instagram/@_claurodriTheir children are in Germany as wellCredit: instagram/@_claurodriMarc Cucurella and his girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez have been dating for six yearsCredit: instagram/@_claurodriWho is Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez?Claudia Rodriguez, 24, is known for being the girlfriend of Spanish professional footballer Marc Cucurella.She works in communication, and in February 2023 launched her maternity and baby accessories collection at Elevenmia.Elevenmia shared on Instagram about the “important” collaboration: “Today, after many months of work, we finally present our new collection CLAUDIA x Elevenmia”A collection full of prints, colour, and joy. read more on marc cucurella”Soft, pleasant, and fresh textures.”The baby accessory brand added: “Claudia, mother of two beautiful little ones and a princess on the way, offered her hand to create a collection together.”Today, we have no words to describe how grateful we feel. “It is an incredible pleasure to meet people like her.Most read in Euro 2024″We saw in her all the values that we try to convey every day at Elevenmia.”We hope you like it!”A thousand thanks for this, Claudia.”The Wag has three children with Marc.Their first child Mateo was born in October 2019, with Claudia saying “the most beautiful thing in our lives has arrived”.Second son Rio was born on August 15, 2021. On his first birthday, Claudia posted on Instagram: “How lucky are all those people who have been lucky enough to cross paths with you at some point in their lives… you are light, you are joy, you are magic. “Thank you for your thousand and one daily smiles, my dear. We love you so much little one.”Third child Bella was born on February 21, 2023, with Claudia sharing a picture of her daughter online with the words: “Welcome to the family Bella.”She is active on social media platforms with 63,300 followers on Instagram where she shares pictures of her family and life.In 2024, she and her kids headed to Germany to support her fella at the Euros.Spain has reached the final, where they will face England on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Berlin.Claudia revealed that Marc made a promise to her if Spain won Euro 2024.She said: “Marc promised somewhere that he would dye his hair red.”But he didn’t promise me anything and I won’t force him to do it.”Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez have three children togetherCredit: instagram/@_claurodriShe and the children support Mark Cucurella at his gamesCredit: instagram/@_claurodriHow did Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez meet?Cucurella and Claudia met in Barcelona when he played for the club.They met in 2018, though the exact details of their meeting remain unknown.Their romance blossomed, and Claudia soon followed him to Madrid, where he starred for Getafe in 2019.The family relocated to the UK when Cucurella signed for Brighton in 2021.After a season at the club he joined Chelsea in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESHow long have Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez been together?Cucurella and Claudia have been together since 2018.As of 2024, they have been in a relationship for six years, though the couple has yet to marry.Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Iglesias (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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      Kyle Walker tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Man City defender’s body ink?

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      ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker is well known for his love of body art.But fans may not know that many of the Euro 2024 star’s tattoos have emotional reasons behind them.Kyle Walker’s arm tattoos on display as he turns out for EnglandCredit: RexHow many tattoos does Kyle Walker have?Euro 2024 star Kyle Walker is well known for his passion for football.But the England star also has a love of tattoos.The sportsman’s body art includes sleeves on both arms and multiple inkings across his torso.They reflect different parts of his life and the people who are important to him.Read more on Kyle WalkerSpeaking to Unscripted, Walker has previously revealed how each tattoo is special to him.He said: “At the time I wanted to do it so I don’t regret it.”First tattoo Kyle Walker got his own name on his hand for his first tattooCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker kicked off his tattoo collection with something simple.The footballer opted to have his own name inked on his hand along with a star.Most read in FootballThe Man City star revealed: “The first tattoo that I ever got was ‘K. Walker’ on my hand and it actually had one star.“But I got a lot of stick for it from my friends saying ‘well, you are only one star, is that how much you rate yourself?’”Annie Kilner arrives to cheer on Kyle Walker with other Wags (1)Right arm messageWalker has an inspirational quote on his right armCredit: GettyWalker has a huge tattoo inked across his right arm.The poignant body art reads, “To the stars through difficulties”.This inspirational phrase is likely to be as a reminder to himself to stay focused through tough times.Tribute to grandfatherKyle Walker dedicated one tattoo to his grandfatherCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker’s body art collection includes dedications to family members he has loved and lost.This includes the man responsible for kicking off his brilliant football career.My sister had a baby who passed away as well so up here I have got an angel carrying a baby (tattoo) and it says ‘God gained an angel’.Kyle Walker Explaining the inking, the Three Lions ace said: “I got this eye for my grandad who took me to Sheffield United and got me into football, he passed away.”I got the eye to say that he’s always looking down on me and he guides me through a lot.”Tribute to nieceKyle Walker has a tribute to his niece who sadly died as a babyCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Another heartbreaking tattoo is an angel on his right shoulder.The footballer had this artwork done as a tribute to his niece who passed away.Kyle said: “Also, it’s a very deep one, my sister had a baby who passed away as well, so up here I have got an angel carrying a baby and it says ‘God gained an angel’.”Kyle’s kidsManchester City defender Kyle Walker will never forget his son’s birthdayCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2The England ace has also got dedications to his two oldest sons, which includes a giant one across his torso.Kyle said: “Underneath here I have my youngest boy’s birthday and my oldest son’s footprint and handprint here.”Walker is yet to reveal if he’s had a new tattoo done to honour the birth of his youngest son Rezon, who was born in April 2024.Wedding tattooWalker has K inked on his wedding fingerCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP)Both Kyle and his wife Annie Kilner have matching K tattoos on their ring fingers.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen they were going through a difficult time in the marriage in early 2024, her inking was visible as she had taken her wedding band off.However, the couple are making a go of things again, with Annie seen supporting her husband at the Euro 2024 tournament.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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      Will there be an open-top bus parade in London if England win Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND will be on the brink of making history on Sunday as they take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024. It is the first major final on foreign soil for the Three Lions, who were beaten in the final of Euro 2020 by Italy on penalties at Wembley. England beat Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to Ollie Watkins’ late goalGareth Southgate’s side have stumbled their way through the Euros with a series of nerve-wracking but thrilling performances en route to the Berlin showpiece. England have needed last-minute goals, extra-time and penalties in all three of their knockout games so far, including their 2-1 win over Netherlands on Wednesday night. And Sunday could be Southgate’s crowning moment as England boss, with celebrations expected to take place next week if his side are victorious. So just how will the country celebrate if England beat Spain at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin?Will there be a bus parade if England win Euro 2024?According to The Standard, there are plans in place for an open-top bus parade if England beat Spain in the final of Euro 2024. It’s said that preparations for a parade are already at an advanced stage, with a bus set to drive towards Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, July 16. The route would start at Guildhall and drive past Trafalgar Square en route to The Mall and the Palace. On Monday, the team would be expected to meet new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Most read in Euro 2024England’s route to the Euro 2024 finalENGLAND began their Euros final campaign in Germany on June 16.Starmer will attend the final on Sunday in Berlin. However if England lose the final, there will be no parade. An England win would be historic and the men’s national team’s first major trophy since they won the World Cup in 1966. England beat Slovakia, Switzerland and Holland en route to the final while Spain overcame Georgia, Germany and France. More