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      Who is Thomas Partey’s fiancée Janine Mackson?

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      THOMAS Partay and his Arsenal teammates lost out to Manchester City on the last day of the season in the tightest of races to win the 2023/24 Premier League.But his love life seems to be on the up-and-up — here’s everything we know about the defensive midfielder’s fiancée Janine Mackson.Janine Mackson is Thomas Partey’s fiancéeCredit: Instagram @janinetomiThey share a daughter togetherCredit: Instagram @janinetomiWho is Thomas Partey’s fiancée Janine Mackson?Janine Mackson is engaged to Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey, who currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League.She is a British-born model, social media personality and influencer.The 30-year-old is signed up to the Body London modelling agency.As of September 19, 2024, Janine has over 17,000 followers on Instagram.read more on thomas parteyDespite dating a top footballer and working in the public eye, Janine keeps her personal information very private.Thomas and Janine’s relationship historyAccording to reports, they got together sometime in 2022 — but decided to keep their romance under wraps.In June 2023, Janine visited Ghana, where she was introduced to Thomas’ family.The couple’s relationship gained public attention in October 2023 when Janine announced her pregnancy on Instagram.Most read in FootballShe shared photos of her baby bump, celebrating what she described as a “new beginning” for the couple, bringing their previously private relationship into the spotlight.Do Thomas and Janine have children?On January 23, 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl.Arsenal’s Thomas Partey among six Premier League stars rushed to safety after Ghana fans invade pitch and hurl missilesJanine shared the news on her Instagram page, posting a picture of their newborn in a cot with both parents’ hands reaching out to the baby.She captioned the image with the words “The biggest blessing”, expressing their joy at becoming parents.Thomas also re-shared the announcement on his own account, confirming the news to his followers.So far the couple has not publicly revealed their baby girl’s name.Thomas proposed to Janine on an unspecified beachCredit: XTheir daughter was born in January 2024Credit: Instagram @janinetomiAre Janine and Thomas married?Their relationship progressed through yet another milestone in May 2024, when Thomas proposed to Janine.The engagement came just three months after the birth of their daughter, further solidifying their commitment to each other.Thomas proposed to Janine on Friday, May 24, 2024, while they were on holiday.Although neither of them revealed the location of their romantic trip, the footballer got down on one knee to a beautiful beach backdrop at sunset.The couple then shared a lovely dinner together, which was set up at the beachside after the proposal.READ MORE SUN STORIESThomas popped the question just five days after Arsenal lost the 2023/24 Premier League title to Manchester City.Janine shared pictures of the romantic occasion on her Instagram stories, showing the beach proposal and her engagement ring. More

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      Who are Daniel Dubois’ parents?

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      DANIEL DUBOIS has quickly punched his way to dizzy heights in the boxing world – and his father Dave couldn’t be more proud.Dynamite announced himself as a destructive puncher when he won all of his first 15 pro fights, 14 being knockouts.Daniel Dubois is quickly becoming a superstarCredit: GettyAnd his incredible talent has helped him earn title shots against the likes of Tyson Fury slayer, Oleksandr Usyk and British legend Anthony Joshua.But fans want to know who raised such a heavy-hitting boxer.Who are Daniel Dubois’ parents?Daniel Dubois’ mother has kept herself out of the media but his father Dave is a former Camden Market street trader.Dave – whose actual birth name is Stan – also used to travel to New York, United States in the 1980s where he would sell posters for a living.Read more on Daniel DuboisEvery other week he would pack a case full of African and Caribbean posters and get on a plane to Harlem to sell them.Dubois’ father revealed that he made a million dollars in one trip and by 1997, he became a dedicated single parent once his financial future was secured and both mothers “accepted the situation”.He fathers 11 children which includes Daniel and they were all born to two women – his first wife and subsequent girlfriend.Boxing runs in the Dubois bloodCredit: The SunDave first took Daniel to a boxing gym in South London when he was 9 years of age as he believed that it shapes your characterMost read in BoxingHe mentioned that Daniel could do push-ups for hours at a time by age 10.And Dave has put his two sons Prince and Solomon on the same path along with his daughter Caroline Dubois who is an Interim WBC women’s lightweight world champion.Who is Daniel Dubois’ sister Caroline?Caroline Dubois is British professional boxer who was born January 11, 2001.Caroline is one of eleven children which includes her older brother, heavyweight boxer Daniel Dubois.She also started boxing when she was nine, and her father wanted her to practice at the top club where Daniel trained.The British star has won:2016 European junior champion (54 kg)2017 European junior champion (60 kg)2018 English National Youth Champion (60 kg)2018 European junior champion (60 kg)2018 Youth Olympic Games champions (Girls’ lightweight)2018 World Women’s Youth Champion (60 kg)2019 English National Youth Champion (60 kg)2019 European Women’s Youth Champion (60 kg)2024 Interim WBC Women’s lightweight world titleDaniel Dubois has helped Caroline in her careerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWhat has been said?Daniel Dubois speaks very highly of his father and touched on the buildup to his huge upcoming fight.Speaking to The Guardian, Dynamite said: “He’s a legendary man and I’m grateful he’s been in my life from day one.”He’s in charge of most things but with boxing, he wants me to be the boss because I’m the one taking the licks.”This fight is more intense than normal and it’s definitely the biggest of my career so far. “But I love the buildup. It gets my blood boiling and I’m definitely in that killer mode.”Who is Daniel Dubois fighting next?Daniel Dubois is all set to conest in a highly anticipated all-British bout against Anthony Joshua.READ MORE SUN STORIESANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyThe two Londoners will clash for the IBF heavyweight belt after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he was vacating the world title.Dubois goes into this huge battle off the back of a stunning victory against Filip Hrgovic. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Start time, ring-walks, live stream, TV channel, PPV price and card for Wembley event

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will take on Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated all-British bout this weekend.The two Londoners will clash for the IBF heavyweight belt after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he was vacating the world title.Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in MarchCredit: GETTYDaniel Dubois beat Filip Hrgovic in June to claim the interim IBF heavyweight titleCredit: GETTYAJ was victorious in his last outing against Cameroonian powerhouse Francis Ngannou in March.Joshua knocked the former UFC champ down in the opening round before flooring Ngannou twice in the next, with the third knockdown leaving him out for the count.The heavyweight has won all four fights since his second defeat to Usyk in 2022.While, his British rival, Dubois, goes into the highly anticipated bout on the back of a stunning win over Filip Hrgovic in June.READ MORE IN BOXING’Dynamite’ has also felt the wrath of Usyk after he was knocked out by the Ukrainian in August 2023.Dubois faces Joshua, knowing that the winner of the all-British clash will put themselves in the frame to fight the winner of Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyWho are their trainers?Joshua has been cornered by Ben Davison – the former coach of Fury – for his last two wins. And Davison has been credited to getting AJ back to his brutal best as they head into their third successive fight together. Most read in BoxingDubois meanwhile is working under veteran British coach Don Charles, who has led him to two bigs wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. But worryingly, Charles has not been seen all fight week – due to apparent illness – despite rumours swirling of a dramatic late split. Trainer Ben Davison with JoshuaCredit: GettyWhat belts are on the line?Dubois is defending his IBF title for the first time. He initially won the interim version against Hrgovic but was elevated after Usyk vacated to proceed with his rematch against Fury. It allows AJ the chance to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. He would join an elite list with Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko. Dubois is the IBF championCredit: GettyWhat happened in Joshua’s last fight?Joshua faced Ngannou just five months after the MMA star dropped Fury only to lose a controversial decision. It came after Deontay Wilder squandered his super-fight with AJ following defeat to Joseph Parker. Ngannou stepped in but was brutally knocked out in two rounds. Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in two roundsCredit: ReutersWhat happened in Dubois’ last fight?Dubois challenged Hrgovic for the interim IBF belt following a big victory over brash American Miller. Hrgovic got off to an early start and looked on the verge of stopping Dubois. But the Brit fought back and poured the pressure on, cutting Hrgovic and forcing an eighth-round stoppage. Hrgovic was beaten in right rounds by DuboisCredit: GettyWhen is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois?Joshua vs Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21.The main event will likely begin at approximately 10.45pm BST.Wembley Stadium will play host and there’s set to be a record 96,000 fans in attendance after an application to have the capacity extended was granted. What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois on and can it be live streamed?Joshua vs Dubois will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office.Sky customers in the UK will have to pay £19.95 for the huge event.While TNT Sports and DAZN subscription members will need to cough up £19.99 to watch Anthony Joshua in action against Daniel Dubois.Joshua vs Dubois undercardHere is the full Riyadh Season Card:Daniel Dubois (C) vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis (middleweight)Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (European middleweight title)Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington (IBO super-featherweight titles)Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley (lightweight)READ MORE SUN STORIESWho is performing on the night?Liam Gallagher has been confirmed as the main musical performance of the night at Wembley Stadium. The Oasis frontman, who confirmed his reunion with brother Noel in August, will play three songs to 96,000 fans before Joshua vs Dubois. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Who are the commentators and presenters for huge Wembley bout?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are days away from locking horns in front of a packed Wembley crowd – so it’s only right that there is a star-studded punditry team to match.TNT Sports, Sky Sports AND Dazn will broadcast the huge all-British showdown.Anthony Joshua is all set to take on Daniel DuboisCredit: PAThis means we could witness a record-breaking figure of people tuning in to see whether AJ can continue his impressive run.Joshua, 34, hasn’t lost since his 2022 defeat against Oleksandr Uysk – the Francis Ngannou victory earlier this year made it five in a row.While Dubois left his last opponent Filip Hrgovic with cuts under both eyes before securing a TKO win.There’s no telling which way this thrilling bout will go with both itching to get their hands on the vacant IBF heavyweight belt.Read more on Anthony JoshuaBut we do know who the punditry team will be, and SunSport can reveal all.Who are the commentators and presenters for Joshua vs Dubois?TNT Sports Box OfficeTNT Sports Box Office has announced that TV favourite Laura Woods will be their main fight presenter.Former boxing champions Carl Frampton and Lennox Lewis will join Woods along with pundit legend Steve Bunce.Most read in BoxingWhile live commentary duties have been left in the safe hands of Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodhall.DAZN Mike Costello is the lead commentator for DAZN boxing coverage and will be the main man for AJ vs Dubois.Sergio Mora, Todd Grisham and former WBC Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew are also expected to be on the panel.Sky Sports Box OfficeAnna Woodhouse is the lead presenter for Sky Sports and is expected to be your lady on the mic for this huge fight.Woodhouse will be joined by Adam Smith, Andy Scott, Johnny Nelson and Matt Macklin.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyWhat time is Joshua vs Dubois?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois will take place from approximately 10:45pm BST.But this depends on the length of the undercard bouts.READ MORE SUN STORIESTNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN will all broadcast the huge event.Who else is on the Joshua vs Dubois card?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – for IBF heavyweight titleJosh Kelly vs Liam SmithJoshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – for interim WBO light-heavyweight titleAnthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington – for IBF and IBO super-featherweight titleTyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley More

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      Who is Savinho’s wife Anna Carolina Barbosa Moreira and do they have children?

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      MANCHESTER CITY will debut a new kit against Inter Milan in the Champions League.The two teams who clashed previously in the 2023 final, will battle it out again in a new kit, but no matter the jersey, Savinho’s wife cheers him on. Savinho and his wife Anna Carolina Barbosa Moreira have known one another since childhoodCredit: instagramChildhood sweetheartAnna Carolina Barbosa Moreira is a physiotherapist and the wife of the Manchester City star, Sávio Moreira de Oliveira – more commonly known as, Savinho.Born April 10, 2004, Savinho was raised on his grandparents’ farm in Sao Mateus, Brazil.The right winger proposed to Anna, his childhood sweetheart, when he was just 18 years old.The two got married one year later.READ MORE FROM FOOTBALLWith Savinho having scored nine goals and registered 10 assists in 37 league matches, Anna’s husband is regarded as one of the best young footballers in the Premier League. Man City completed the signing of Brazil international Savinho on a five-year deal from French club Troyes on July 18, 2024.The couple were thrilled with the £30.8 million signing to Man City. Speaking to Man City Savinho admits: “I’m so happy to be joining Manchester City, the Premier League champions and Club World Cup winners. Most read in Sport”Everyone knows they are the best team in the world right now.How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsors“I’m excited about the chance to work under Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest coaches ever, and someone I know will help me improve even more.“I had an amazing time in Spain and I’m looking forward to a new challenge of playing in the Premier League and alongside some of the best players in the world.”Anna’s star husband will wear the No. 26 shirt worn previously by Riyad Mahrez, which was one of his favourite players growing up. The couple do not have children.The couple often share posts of them enjoying life together on their social mediaCredit: Instagram More

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      Why are Arsenal playing in the Champions League on a Thursday?

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      ARSENAL have picked up from where they left off last season after making a superb start to the new campaign.The Gunners will be hoping they can take their recent good form in the Premier League into Europe this week.Arsenal beat North London rivals Tottenham last time outCredit: GettyArsenal bowed out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage last season after losing to German giants Bayern Munich over two-legs.This term, Mikel Arteta will be hoping he can be the man to guide the Gunners to the club’s first-ever European Cup.And Arsenal get their Champions League campaign underway against Atalanta on Thursday – but what’s the reason behind the unusual date for the fixture?Why are Arsenal playing in the Champions League on a Thursday?Arsenal’s Champions League opener away at Atalanta this week is one of six fixtures not taking place on the traditional Tuesday or Wednesday – the two days that the competition usually takes place.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes as part of a Uefa revamp, which has seen the regular 32-team group stage transformed into a 36-side league phase in the Champions League this season.Both the Europa League and the Conference League will also follow the new format.To avoid a heavily congested European calendar, Uefa has revealed that each of their three competitions will have a single exclusive matchweek during which fixtures from the other two tournaments will not be played.This will allow more matches to be highlighted and fans to tune in to competitions they may not have previously watched.Most read in Champions LeagueThe Champions League’s exclusive matchweek is matchweek one, meaning the 18 fixtures will be spread evenly across three nights from Tuesday, September 17 to Thursday, September 19.And Arsenal’s away trip to Europa League champions Atalanta has been selected for the Thursday night, just three days before the Gunners’ heavyweight clash against Manchester City in the Premier League.Aside from matchweek one, the only other Champions League matchweek that differs from the traditional Tuesday-Wednesday format is the final one, where all 18 matches will kick off simultaneously at 8pm GMT on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.What are Arsenal’s Champions League fixtures?Here are all of Arsenal’s eight fixtures for the brand-new league phase:Thursday, September 19Atalanta vs ArsenalGewiss StadiumKick-off: 8pmTuesday, October 1Arsenal vs Paris Saint-GermainEmirates StadiumKick-off: 8pmTuesday, October 22Arsenal vs Shakhtar DonetskEmirates StadiumKick-off: 8pmWednesday, November 6Inter Milan vs ArsenalSan SiroKick-off: 8pmTuesday, November 26Sporting Lisbon vs ArsenalJose Alvalade StadiumKick-off: 8pmWednesday, December 11Arsenal vs MonacoEmirates StadiumKick-off: 8pmREAD MORE SUN STORIESWednesday, January 22Arsenal vs Dinamo ZagrebEmirates StadiumKick-off: 8pmWednesday, January 29Girona vs ArsenalEstadi MontiliviKick-off: 8pm More

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      Who is Ederson’s wife Lais Moraes? Meet the City goalkeeper’s spouse

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      AFTER falling in love over a decade ago, Ederson and his wife Lais remain one of football’s golden couples.Their love story started when they were in their early twenties, and now sees them share three children.Ederson and his wife Lais have been together over a decadeCredit: GettyLais has an army of followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramAs Man City’s goalkeeper Ederson’s life has soared on the football pitch, he’s had his devoted wife right by his side.Stunning brunette Lais has been a firm fixture at the stadium, watching the keeper become one of the best in the Premier League.Born on December 1, 1994, the Portuguese beauty has amassed her own loyal fans over the years.Lais has a huge following on her Instagram handle, where she keeps her fans up-to-date with her glamourous life with her footballer husband, Ederson.Read more on EdersonWho is Ederson’s wife Lais Moraes? Meet the City goalkeeper’s spouseThe couple met in her native Portugal in 2013 and, following a whirlwind romance, they wed a year later. Brazilian Ederson was playing for Rio Ave at the time the couple met.They were both young when they got married, he was 21 and she was 20.The couple later moved to Lisbon after Ederson returned to Benfica.Most read in FootballThey then relocated to Manchester following his £35million move to Manchester City.Man City star Ederson furiously boots drinks box after being substitutedFollowing their nuptials, the couple shared their cheesy wedding video.In the clip, the pair can be seen kissing and smiling at each other as acoustic music plays in the background.It also included several slow-motion shots as they stared into each other’s eyes.But despite their long relationship, Lais previously revealed that she didn’t fall for goal keeper straight away.She wrote: “It was not love at first sight, I never imagined that it would be you… who would have the keys of my heart.”That would become so important to me, that I would live with so many beautiful things by my side and would be part of the my story.”Do they have any children?The couple live in a huge mansion in Manchester with their three children.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe couple share three children togetherCredit: InstagramThey have son called Henrique and two daughters called Yazmin and Laura.If that was’t enough the happy family have four adorable dogs. More

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      Who is Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner and how many children do they have?

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      FOOTBALL ace Kyle Walker and his estranged wife Annie Kilner have welcomed another baby. The former couple have had a tumultuous year so far, following allegations he cheated on his wife of six years. Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner pictured in 2018Who is Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner?Annie Kilner and Kyle Walker started dating in their teens.The brunette beauty said: “When we started going out it was love at first sight.” They were together for over nine years before splitting in May 2019, after reality star Laura Brown opened up about romps in Walker’s £200k Bentley. After splitting from Kilner in 2019, the England ace was embroiled in a number of steamy encounters – culminating in a coronavirus lockdown sex party with two sex workers in April 2020. Walker then became a dad for the fourth time after a short-term relationship with Lauryn Goodman. THE TIME IS NOWENGLAND face their destiny against Spain TONIGHT – hoping to end 58 years of hurt in the Euro 2024 final.Annie branded him “gutless” after he broke the news over the phone. Brave Annie told a friend: “He’s a fool for risking his family for this. “When he told me I was heartbroken. I also felt physically sick. All the air in your body leaves you. “My world completely caved in on me in that second.Most Read in Sport”It was the worst-case scenario, the one thing I dreaded most but knew was possible, given his track record with women.”I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Not only had he cheated on me but she was pregnant with his baby.” In 2020, Annie told SunSport: “Kyle says he wants his future with me and the kids. He wants to marry me but he’s caused a lifetime of damage. But when you have children they come first.“My kids want their daddy. Until you’re in this situation you don’t know what you’d do.”SunSport revealed how Annie held secret talks with lawyers over a share of Walker’s £30million fortune.Despite the challenges in their relationship, Walker and Kilner put their troubles behind them and got married at the beginning of 2022 after the England star proposed with a £250,000 engagement ring More