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      Who is Dele Alli’s girlfriend Cindy Kimberly?

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      CINDY Kimberly has risen to fame in her own right but also has a famous boyfriend.She’s known for going out with Dele Alli, but who is she?
      Dele and Cindy met in 2022Credit: Instagram / @dele
      Who is Dele Alli’s girlfriend Cindy Kimberly?
      Cindy Kimberly is best known for being an influencer from the Netherlands.
      The star was born in Amsterdam on November 16, 1998 and is half Spanish and half Indonesian.
      She currently works as a model and influencer and is signed to Uno models.
      Cindy always wanted to be a model and it was when a certain celebrity got involved that her dreams came true.
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      In December 2015, Justin Beiber posted a photo of Cindy on his Instagram page and added the caption: “OMG who is this??”
      The post made Cindy an instant internet sensation, and shortly after modelling companies were knocking at her door looking to sign her.
      At the time she told the Daily Mail: “When I saw Justin was asking about me I got very emotional because I’ve been a fan of his for more than six years. It seems like a fairytale.
      “A friend of mine often used to joke that one day I’d be one of the girls he talked about and I didn’t believe her.
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      “My life changed positively since Justin appeared in my life.”
      When did Dele Alli meet Cindy Kimberly?
      Cindy was first spotted with footballer Dele Alli while holidaying on a yacht in Capri, Italy in 2022.
      The pair have been going strong ever since.
      They sometimes share photos together on their social media pages.
      Who else has Dele Alli dated?
      Dele began dating model Ruby Mae in 2016.
      After splitting up briefly in 2018, Ruby broke up with Dele for good in early 2021.
      In May of the same year, he was spotted kissing Maria Guardiola, daughter of Manchester City manager Pep.
      Dele and Maria were spotted out together again that October but their relationship fizzled out shortly after. More

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      Why isn’t Leah Williamson playing for England at the Women’s World Cup?

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      ENGLAND are one of the favourites for the Women’s World Cup over in Australia and New Zealand next week. But, Lioness captain Leah Williamson will be out of action for the whole tournament.
      Leah Williamson is currently not playing for EnglandCredit: AFP
      England will begin their World Cup campaign down under next Saturday, July 22, against Haiti.
      Lioness manager, Sarina Wiegman’s 23-women’s squad are aiming for a win again after their victory at the Euros last year.
      However, only 16 of the Euro 2022 squad will return next week, as a number of big names including Leah Williamson missed the cut.
      The Arsenal defender suffered a major injury earlier this year wiping out her chances of playing.
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      Why is Leah Williamson NOT playing for England?
      Williamson, 26 is currently out of the England squad with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
      Williamson suffered an ACL injury back in AprilCredit: Alamy
      Back in April the Arsenal captain went down in the first half against their 1-0 loss to Manchester United.
      The Lioness star has since undergone knee surgery, missing the Champions League and now the World Cup.
      Williamson is one of three major England players alongside Beth Mead and Fran Kirby who will be absent from the squad.
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      She will still be watching the Lionesses from the sidelines in Australia while recovering from her injury.
      Who is playing in the Women’s World Cup England Squad?
      Sarina Wiegman’s 23-squad will play next week at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

      Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Man Utd), Ellie Roebuck (Man City), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa).
      Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Esme Morgan (Man City), Alex Greenwood (Man City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal).
      Midfielders: Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Man Utd), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Laura Coombs (Man City), Katie Zelem (Man Utd).
      Forwards: Alessia Russo (Man Utd), Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Lauren Hemp (Man City), Chloe Kelly (Man City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Katie Robinson (Brighton), Bethany England (Tottenham).
      Standby players: Maya Le Tissier (Man Utd), Jess Park (Man City), Emily Ramsey (Man Utd). More

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      Who is Man Utd forward Noam Emeran?

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      NOAM EMERAN scored the opener in Manchester United’s first pre-season game against Leeds.The youngster added to his goal with an assist later on in the match and put in a Man of the Match performance in Oslo.
      Noam Emeran celebrates after scoring the opener against Leeds in pre-seasonCredit: GETTY
      Who is Man United forward Noam Emeran?
      Noam Emeran was born on September 24th 2002 in Paray-le-Monial, France.
      He started his career with Belgian side FC Brussels before joining the Entente SSG academy.
      In 2017 Emeran joined French side Amiens and remained at the Unicorns until 2019.
      The French winger was linked with European giants Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain before joining Manchester United in 2019.
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      Emeran is usually deployed on the left-wing but is also capable of playing through the middle.
      Emeran will be hoping for more opportunities to showcase his talent throughout pre-season after making a huge impact against Leeds.
      What is Man United’s pre-season schedule?
      Here are all of Man United’s pre-season fixtures and results:

      July 12: Man Utd 2-0 Leeds (Ullevaal Stadium, Oslo) – 4pm
      July 19: Man Utd vs Lyon (Murrayfield, Edinburgh) – 2pm
      July 22: Arsenal vs Man Utd (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) – 10pm
      July 26: Man Utd vs Wrexham (Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego) – 3.30am
      July 27: Real Madrid vs Man Utd (NRG Stadium, Houston) – 1.30am
      July 31: Man Utd vs Borussia Dortmund (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas) – 2am
      August 5: Man Utd vs Lens (Old Trafford) – 12:45pm
      August 6: Man Utd vs Atletic Club (Aviva Stadium) – 4pm

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      When does the Premier League 2023/24 season start?
      The Premier League 2023/24 season begins on Friday, August 11.
      The season wraps up on Sunday, May 19, 2024 and then Euro 2024 in Germany begins a month later on Friday, June 14. More

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      King Kenny vs Whindersson Nunes: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and fight card for mega Kingpyn boxing fight

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      KING KENNY will take on Whindersson Nunes in the semi-finals of the Kingpyn boxing tournament THIS WEEKEND.The two will be the co-main event in Dublin alongside AnEsonGib and Jarvis.
      Whindersson will take on King Kenny in the Kingpyn boxing semi-final
      Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
      King Kenny overcame MyMateNate inside just two rounds by way of TKO at the Kingpyn boxing event.
      Whindersson Nunes beat Filipek in the quarter-finals after the bout was cut short at the end of round two.
      The winner of the semi-final between King Kenny and Whindersson Nunes will face one of AnEsonGib or Jarvis in the final of the Kingpyn boxing tournament.
      When is King Kenny vs Whindersson Nunes?

      King Kenny vs Whindersson Nunes will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

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      What channel is King Kenny vs Whindersson Nunes and can it be live streamed?

      King Kenny vs Whindersson Nunes will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:

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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs Connor Tierney More

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      When is the FA Cup third round?

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      The third round of the FA Cup will take place later this year- as teams eagerly await their opponents. As the football season fast approaches the infamous annual competition does too, with third-round qualifiers happening in late September.
      Manchester City lifts the trophy after FA Cup final beating Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley Stadium last month.
      Then the first round proper gets going on the weekend of November 4, before second round proper on the first weekend of December.
      Then the minnows of the English football pyramid can start to dream about doing what Manchester City did by lifting the trophy.
      When is the FA Cup third round 2023-24?
      The successful teams will then take on the third round next year Saturday, January, 6th 2024.
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      This year’s FA Cup winners Manchester City will be centre stage after completing the Treble after clinching the Premier League and Champions League titles.
      What TV channel is it on and can live stream it FREE?
      You can watch the third round for FREE on BBC and ITV.
      Fans will also be able to watch it live on BBC iPlayer.
      What teams will be involved in the FA Cup third round?
      As automatic qualifiers for the round, all Premier League teams will be playing.
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      When is the FA Cup third-round draw?
      We don’t know yet. It is expected to happen by the final week of November.
      When is the FA Cup fourth-round draw?
      The draw is likely to be at halftime on the Sunday of the big game of the third round. More

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      When is the Grand National 2024? TV channel, streaming info and how to get tickets for Aintree

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      THE Grand National is back in April – and so is the world’s greatest steeplechase. The famous race takes place at the three-day event in Aintree as upcoming stars, fan favourites and shock winners will look to take home a victory.
      Horses and jockeys during the Grand National.
      Nearly every horse will have their whole campaign geared around winning the four-mile and 2½ furlong race, including Lucinda Russell’s Corach Rambler, who romped home victorious in 2023.
      But the Grand National sells out quickly, and organisers have again capped the number of fans allowed this year.
      The 2024 event will run from Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13.
      Here, we tell you all you need to know about the 2024 Grand National.
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      When is Aintree Festival 2024?

      The Aintree Festival will return on Thursday 11th April 2024.
      It will run between April 11 and Saturday, April, 13.
      The first race will take place at 1.45 pm on each day.

      When is the Grand National?

      The Randox Grand National Steeplechase will take place at 5.15pm on April 13, 2024.

      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

      The Grand National will be available live on ITV and Racing TV.
      You can follow all the action on SunSport’s Grand National live blog.

      Can I buy tickets for Aintree 2024?

      You can now buy tickets for the Grand National.
      The tickets come in varying costs for different enclosures.
      You can view all the available ticket options here.

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      Who are the favourites for the 2024 Grand National?
      Favourites for the big race include last year’s winner Corach Rambler at 16-1.
      Other favourites include:

      Fastorslow 20-1
      I Am Maximus 20-1
      Mr Incredible 20-1

      *Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and are correct at the time of publication.
      Is Rachael Blackmore riding the Grand National in 2024?
      Yes. Rachael Blackmore will be riding at the Grand National in 2024.
      Blackmore took the sporting world by storm when she won the Grand National two years ago.
      She is best known for becoming the first female jockey to win the 30-fence jump when she rode Minella Times in 2021 at Aintree.
      Blackmore also won numerous events at Cheltenham and the Gold Cup with A Plus Tard in 2022.
      Rachael Blackmore after winning the Grand National back in 2021 on Minella Times.Credit: The Times More

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      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU has been romantically linked to a fellow sports star.The Cameroonian-French professional mixed martial artist, who is set to take on Tyson Fury in the boxing ring in October 2023, is rumoured to be dating Miesha Tate.
      Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has been romantically linked to Francis NgannouCredit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
      Who is Francis Ngannou’s rumoured girlfriend Miesha Tate?
      Miesha Tate is an American professional mixed martial artist.
      She was born on August 18, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington in the US.
      Miesha, also known as Cupcake, became involved in MMA when she was attending Central Washington University and a friend encouraged her to attend a club with her.
      She made her professional debut in November 2007 and claimed her first title, the 135-pound FCF Women’s Bantamweight Championship, in 2009.
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      Miesha is rumoured to be dating “The Predator” Francis Ngannou though neither party has confirmed the speculation.
      In April 2022, the two fighters met at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, with Miesha later uploading an adorable picture of Franics and her kids to her Twitter.
      She captioned the sweet shot: “The Baddest Man on the Planet is really just a gentle giant!”
      In 2022, Miesha entered the Celebrity Big Brother house – and won.
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      Do Francis Ngannou and Miesha Tate have any children?
      Miesha has two children from her past relationship with fellow MMA fighter Johnny Nuñez.
      She gave birth to their daughter, Amaia Nevaeh Nuñez, on June 4, 2018.
      Then on June 14, 2020, she gave birth to their son, Daxton Wylder Nuñez.
      Miesha gave birth to Dax on the bathroom floor at her home in Singapore due to not having enough time to make it to hospital.
      Ngannou does not have any children.
      What is Miesha Tate’s UFC record and when did she retire?
      Miesha officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in February 2013.
      Her record is 19-9-0, meaning she has 19 wins, 9 losses and no draws.
      Tate retired from MMA in 2016 to explore options outside of the sport and start her family.
      She returned in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, revealing she had left the sport in a “dark place”.
      Tate told MMA Fighting: “I was just kind of in a dark place to be honest, the latter part of my career. A lot of things in my personal life caught up to me.”
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      She added: “I’m ready to make that comeback. I’m ready to make that second surge at my career.”
      After a second consecutive loss in July 2022, Miesha was forced to wear an eye patch due to her injuries. More

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      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card info for HUGE Kingpyn boxing semi-final bout

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      ANESONGIB will take on Jarvis in the semi-final of the Kingpyn boxing tournament on SATURDAY NIGHT.The two social media stars will co-main event a huge card set for Dublin this weekend.
      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will be the co-main event in Dublin
      Kingpyn boxing semi-final line-up
      AnEsonGib was victorious in his rematch with Austin McBroom in the previous Kingpyn card.
      The fight ended in controversy at the OVO Arena as McBroom reportedly broke his ankle and was forced to retire in the third round.
      Jarvis beat DJ Tom Zanetti to reach the semi-finals of the Kingpyn boxing tournament.
      One of AnEsonGib or Jarvis will take on the winner in the other Kingpyn boxing semi-final between Whindersson and Kenny.
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      When is AnEsonGib vs Jarvis?

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will take place on Saturday, July 15.
      The Kingpyn event is set to get underway at 7pm BST
      The 3Arena in Dublin will play host.

      What channel is AnEsonGib vs Jarvis on and can it be live streamed?

      AnEsonGib vs Jarvis will be broadcast live on DAZN.
      You can purchase a DAZN subscription for £19.99 per month (flexible pass) or an annual pass for £99.99.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Who is on the card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Kingpyn semi-final card so far:
      Winners Bracket:
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      Losers Bracket:

      Whitney vs Amber O’Don
      Daniella Hemsley vs Ms. Danielka

      Wildcard Fights:

      Kiefer Crosbie vs Aaron Chalmers
      Cian Cowley vs Connor Tierney More