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      Who is Esteban Ocon’s ex-girlfriend Elena Berri?

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      ESTEBAN OCON is famous for his career as a racing driver but his love life has also attracted much attention from the public.The Formula One star, who has raced for Alpine – formerly known as Renault – since 2020, used to date beauty Elena Berri, who was regularly seen by his side supporting him.
      Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon and his ex-girlfriend Elena Berri are thought to have split over the summer of 2023Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
      Who is Esteban Ocon’s ex-girlfriend Elena Berri?
      Elena Berri is the former girlfriend of racing driver Esteban Ocon.
      Ocon is best known for winning his first race at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix and the sportsman has started 133 Grand Prix races as of November 2023.
      Former couple Elena and Esteban started dating in 2018 but are thought to have ended their relationship over the summer of 2023.
      Rumours that their romance was over began after fans spotted that Esteban had unfollowed Elena on social media.
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      He then made his first appearance with his new girlfriend Flavy Barla at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in November 2023.
      Elena and Esteban made many public appearances together during their relationship.
      In January 2023 they attended Paris Fashion Week and just a few months later, in June 2023, they were spotted at a football match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens.
      They were also often seen at the Formula 1 Paddock together.
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      It has been reported that Elena speaks several languages, including English, Italian, French, and Spanish.
      She is thought to have embarked on a business management course in Geneva and has also previously studied in Paris, France.
      What age is Elena Berri?
      Elena was born on August 13, 1998, in Turin, Italy.
      She turned 25 in August 2023 and posted a video of herself cutting an impressive dolphin cake in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
      Elena is two years younger than ex-boyfriend Ocon.
      He was born on September, 1996, in Évreux, France.
      What does Elena Berri do for a living?
      Elena works as a model and social media influencer.
      Her bio on Instagram reveals her interests are “fashion, travel and lifestyle”.
      According to her profile on V Management’s website, Elena is a “dynamic content creator who brings her unique Italian flair to everything she does”.
      Her profile continues: “With a passion for exploring new cultures and traveling the world, Elena is constantly updating her style to reflect the latest trends and inspirations she discovers”.
      Is Elena Berri on social media?
      Elena is very active on Instagram, where she has over 98k followers as of November 2023.
      She regularly uploads snaps of herself showing off her various outfits on the picture sharing site.
      Elena’s followers also get an insight into her jet-set lifestyle as she shares pictures of her many travels with them.
      Berri’s Instagram fans are very passionate and one even told the star she was “the reason for global warming” after she shared a picture of herself in a red bikini earlier in 2023.
      She was also dubbed the “prettiest girl ever” by another follower after posting a racy Instagram snap in a braless outfit.
      While Elena and Esteban are no longer together, it seems the sportsman has not strayed too far from his usual type in his new relationship.
      His new girlfriend, Flavy, is also very popular on social media and boasts over 81k followers on Instagram.
      Like Elena, her feed is filled with glamorous snaps of her stylish outfits and trips.
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      Flavy is a medical student and beauty queen who won Miss Cote d’Azur in 2022.
      She often shares behind the scenes shots from her studies with her many followers. More

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      Why are Arsenal wearing black armbands against Lens tonight?

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      ARSENAL fans may have spotted that Mikel Arteta’s side were wearing black armbands for their Champions League clash against Lens.But what was the reason for wearing the armbands tonight?
      Arsenal stars were seen wearing black armbands during their Champions League match with Lens tonightCredit: Reuters
      WHY ARE ARSENAL WEARING BLACK ARMBANDS AGAINST LENS?
      In their penultimate Champions League group stage game Arsenal wore the armbands to pay tribute to Megs Wilson.
      Mrs Wilson recently passed away at the age of 81.
      Arsenal paid homage to her with a touching message on social media.
      The club wrote: “Remembering Megs Wilson ❤️,” alongside a picture of their kit and a black armband.
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      She was married to former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson.
      Wilson had starred for the Gunners between 1963 and 1974, making 308 appearances in goal for the North London side.
      WHO IS MEGS WILSON?
      Mrs Wilson was the co-founder of the Willow Foundation with her husband.
      The foundation was set up in 1999 in memory of daughter Anna, who died of cancer aged 31.
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      The Welwyn Garden City-based charity has put on more than 20,000 Special Days for seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40.
      Mrs Wilson’s death was confirmed by her family on Tuesday evening.
      A touching tribute was paid with her family describing her as “wonderful and inspiring”.
      A statement said: “A wonderful, inspirational wife, mother, nanny and friend, she brought joy to so many people.
      “Bob, and her sons John and Robert, would like to thank all the amazing nurses from Marie Curie, Macmillan and local NHS services who have looked after Megs with such incredible care.”
      The Willow Foundation added: “We are heartbroken to announce the death of Megs Wilson, one of our beloved founders and life presidents…
      “Megs will be sadly missed by everyone at Willow.
      “She will forever shine as a beacon of hope and compassion, inspiring us to continue fulfilling her mission and ensuring that her memory lives on through the positive impact she has left on this world.
      “Our thoughts are with Bob and the Wilson family at this sad time.”
      Arsenal legend David Seaman and his wife Frankie were named honorary presidents of the Willow Foundation in September.
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      A tribute from the couple said: “We are heartbroken today at the death of our Willow Foundation co-president and founder Megs Wilson.
      “An inspiration and friend, you will be forever missed, our love goes out to our great friend Bob Wilson, who has lost the love of his life.” More

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      Why are Man Utd wearing a changed kit against Galatasaray in the Champions League?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face Galatasaray in a must-win Champions League Group A match – and there has been a change in kit.The Red Devils are in need of a win to keep their European hopes alive this season.
      Manchester United are currently leadingCredit: Reuters
      Ant they’ll be hoping their kit change will be a good omen in this mouthwatering encounter.
      But why have they changed their kit?
      Why are Man Utd wearing a changed kit?
      United typically pair their white away strip with white shorts but wanted to avoid a potential clash with Galatasaray.
      The Turkish giants traditionally wear white shorts alongside their red and orange mixed shirts.
      Erik ten Hag’s side were forced to change their usual strip when Galatasaray visited Old Trafford in September.
      United swapped their white shorts for black on that occasion as the Turks wore an all-white kit.
      What do Man Utd need to do to qualify for last-16 of the Champions League?
      The Red Devils can only qualify for the last-16 of the Champions League by finishing second in Group A.
      That is due to Bayern Munich having already confirmed their title as group winners as the German giants have 12 points after winning all four of their games.
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      If Man Utd lose against Galatasaray
      Should United lose against Galatasaray on Matchday 5 they will be OUT of the Champions League as the Turkish giants go four points ahead with only three left to play for.
      If Man Utd win against Galatasaray
      If Erik ten Hag’s men beat Galatasaray on their own turf, they would go up to six points and would qualify for the last-16 with a win against Bayern in their final game unless Copenhagen overcome the Germans and Galatasaray in their final two matches.
      Should United claim all three points in Istanbul but lose to the Germans in their final game, they would need Bayern to win against the Danes and there not to be a winner in Copenhagen vs Galatasaray.
      If Man Utd draw with Galatasaray
      A draw in Istanbul and Bayern beating Copenhagen would mean a win over Thomas Tuchel’s side at Old Trafford would result in the Red Devils qualifying for the last-16 if Galatasaray fail to win against Copenhagen.
      Should the Danes draw in Munich and the Red Devils triumph over Bayern in their final Group A game, that would see them progress if Copenhagen vs Galatasaray ends in a draw.
      If the Turkish side beat the Danes in Gameweek 6 after drawing with Man Utd, they will go through to the knockout stages.
      If Man Utd draw in Istanbul and then beat Bayern and Copenhagen win their final group stage game after losing their penultimate Group A match, they would be both on seven points, but Ten Hag’s side would go through with a better head-to-head record as they have scored more away goals in the matches between the two. More

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      What happens if Man Utd’s Champions League match cannot be finished?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face a must-win Champions League encounter against Galatasaray – but there is a chance that the match will need to be replayed.The Red Devils are currently bottom of the group and nothing less than three points would be enough to keep their last-16 hopes alive.
      Manchester United are bottom of their Champions League groupCredit: Getty
      The sides are scheduled to play at Rams Park in IstanbulCredit: Getty
      But Istanbul has been hit with torrential rain and wind which has caused fears the match could get called off mid-way.
      And SunSport can clear up what would happen if this uncommon situation occurs.
      What happens if Man Utd’s match cannot be finished?
      UEFA regulations state that in the event of a match abandonment, “the full or remaining match time” should be played “on the next day”.
      That means United staying in Istanbul overnight and returning to the Ali Sami Yen Stadium to play either the whole game or the remaining minutes tomorrow.
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      That last happened in the Champions League was in December 2020, when PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir players BOTH walked off the pitch after an alleged racist remark by the fourth official.
      The remaining 67 minutes of the game were then played out the next day – although both “matches” were played behind closed doors because of pandemic restrictions.
      Only if the pitch was deemed unplayable again tomorrow would United be given the green light to return home, with Uefa then fixing a new date for the match.
      But one complication is that the group stage must be completed by December 13.
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      It means that if the game cannot be played, or completed, United would probably have to return to Turkey next week to get it completed before the scheduled final group match against Bayern Munich.
      That, though, would mean Wednesday’s scheduled Prem home game against Chelsea having to be postponed, presumably until next year.
      If the game IS played tomorrow, though, United would be likely to ask the Prem to postpone Saturday evening’s game at Newcastle, citing a lack of adequate preparation time.
      Has this happened before?
      Galatasaray have been in this predicament before as they had to play a restarted match against Juventus in 2013.
      And the Turkish outfit prevailed as Wesley Sneijder’s late winner in snowy Istanbul sent Galatasaray into the last-16.
      The fixture between the two European giants had to initially be abandoned after a snow storm caused the pitch to become unplayable.
      It was a goalless draw in the first match.
      Galatasaray won a snowy contest against JuventusCredit: AFP More

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      Will Man Utd’s Champions League match against Galatasaray get called off?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face Galatasaray in their most important game this season – but there are fears it might not go ahead.The Red Devils must win this evening in order to keep their European hopes alive.
      Alejandro Garnacho scored a spectacular over-head kick against EvertonCredit: Getty
      And after Alejandro Garnacho’s incredible goal inspired United to an Everton win, they’ll be oozing with confidence.
      But fans are now anxious as there have been fears that the game will get called off.
      Why could Man Utd’s match against Galatasaray get called off?
      Around 2,500 travelling United fans have been warned to take extra care due to the extreme weather warnings.
      Heavy rain has already started to flood the streets of Istanbul, with strong winds also expected ahead of kick-off.

      Despite the weather, Man Utd’s Under-19’s still faced Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League at lunchtime, winning 1-0.
      But while the full game was played, it was severely impacted by a waterlogged pitch at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium.
      A commentator for MUTV even deemed it as “unplayable” with 20 minutes remaining.
      Pitch inspections have taken place after Istanbul has been hit with torrential wind and rain.
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      When is Galatasaray vs Man Utd?

      Galatasaray vs Man Utd is scheduled to take place this evening – Wednesday, November 29.
      Kick-off is scheduled for 5.45pm GMT.
      Rams Park will play host. More

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      What do Man Utd need to do to qualify for last-16 of Champions League? Permutations explained

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will face Galatasaray TONIGHT in their penultimate Champions League group stage game.Erik ten Hag’s side face an uphill battle to qualify for the last-16 of Europe’s elite competition.
      Man Utd will be hoping to take their impressive recent Premier League form into the Champions LeagueCredit: REUTERS
      Man Utd are bottom of Group A with just one win and three losses from their four Champions League games this season.
      The Red Devils were on the end of a dramatic 4-3 loss to Copenhagen last time out.
      Man Utd’s defeat to the Danes on Matchday 4 meant that their Champions League fate is no longer in their own hands.
      What do Man Utd need to do to qualify for last-16 of the Champions League?
      The Red Devils can only qualify for the last-16 of the Champions League by finishing second in Group A.
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      That is because Bayern Munich have already confirmed their title as group winners as the German giants have 12 points after winning all four of their games.
      If Man Utd lose against Galatasaray
      Should Man Utd lose against Galatasaray on Matchday 5 they will be OUT of the Champions League as the Turkish giants go four points ahead with only three left to play for.
      If Man Utd win against Galatasaray
      If Man Utd beat Galatasaray on their own turf, they would go up to six points and would qualify for the last-16 with a win against Bayern in their final game unless Copenhagen overcome the Germans and Galatasaray in their final two matches.
      Should Ten Hag’s side claim all three points in Istanbul but lose to the Germans in their final game, they would need Bayern to win against the Danes and there not to be a winner in Copenhagen vs Galatasaray.
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      If Man Utd draw with Galatasaray
      A draw in Istanbul and Bayern beating Copenhagen would mean a win over Thomas Tuchel’s side at Old Trafford would result in the Red Devils qualifying for the last-16 if Galatasaray fail to win against Copenhagen.
      Should the Danes draw in Munich and the Red Devils triumph over Bayern in their final Group A game, that would see them progress if Copenhagen vs Galatasaray ends in a draw.
      If the Turkish side beat the Danes in Gameweek 6 after drawing with Man Utd, they will go through to the knockout stages.
      If Man Utd draw in Istanbul and then beat Bayern and Copenhagen win their final group stage game after losing their penultimate Group A match, they would be both on seven points, but Ten Hag’s side would go through with a better head-to-head record as they have scored more away goals in the matches between the two.
      What happens if Man Utd, Galatasaray and Copenhagen all finish on 7 points in Group A?
      Remarkably, Man Utd, Galatasaray and Copenhagen could all finish on 7 points in Group A.
      Here is how each team’s final two matches would need to play out:

      Copenhagen beat Bayern, then lose to Galatasaray.
      Galatasaray lose to Man Utd, then beat Copenhagen.
      Man Utd beat Galatasaray, then draw with Bayern.

      Teams that finish level on points in the Champions League group stage are sorted by the following criteria.
      Unlike the Premier League – which uses goal difference when teams are tied on points – the Champions League separates the teams on head-to-head points among the two fixtures between the sides.

      Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Away goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams;
      Goal difference in all group matches;
      Goals scored in all group matches;
      Away goals scored in all group matches;
      Wins in all group matches;
      Away wins in all group matches;
      Disciplinary points (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, expulsion for two yellow cards in one match = 3 points);
      UEFA club coefficient.

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      Which teams have already qualified for the last-16 of the Champions League?
      Here are all the teams that have qualified for the knockout stages so far:

      Bayern Munich
      Real Madrid
      Real Sociedad
      Inter Milan
      Manchester City
      RB Leipzig
      Atletico Madrid
      Lazio
      Borussia Dortmund
      FC Barcelona More

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      What does Mo Salah’s celebration mean?

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      MO Salah is one of the greatest strikers in the world, having won the Premier League Golden Boot a mightily impressive three times.The Liverpool legend has a unique goal celebration — here we take a look at what it means.
      Mo Salah celebrating his goal against Chelsea on April 14, 2019Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      What does Mo Salah’s celebration mean?
      Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring some of his goals by posing on one leg with his hands together in a yoga pose called Vrikshasana, or tree pose.
      The word Vrikhasana is derived from the Sanskrit terms Vriksha, meaning tree, and Asana, which means posture.
      The pose reportedly helps to strengthen leg muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as helping to relieve problems such as stress and depression.
      Some people on Twitter, which is now called X, suggested he was sending a message of peace to Chelsea fans after a vile video emerged of fans singing ‘Salah is a bomber’ in April 2019.
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      But yoga teacher Emma Stubbs explained: “Tree pose is about balance, so he could have been showing off how good his balance is.
      “However, it is also about grounding, about someone sending their roots into the earth and making a connection.
      “So that means Mo Salah was showing his commitment to Anfield and Liverpool by standing in a tree pose and connecting to the place and the club.”
      She added: “In the tree pose, you normally extend your hands over your head, Mo Salah had his hands in front of his heart centre on his chest.
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      “Doing that is a way of showing honour to yourself and to the other people close to you, of recognising your soul.
      “So when you put the two together, he was honouring his team mates and the Liverpool fans while showing his connection and belonging at Anfield.
      “If that’s what he was going for then he hit the nail on the head in his celebration.”
      When does Mo Salah perform his celebration?
      Mo unveiled his new goal-scoring celebration after putting away a stunning goal against Chelsea at Anfield on April 14, 2019 — a contender for goal of the season.
      Salah struck a wonderful finish, with his shot heading into the corner like an arrow, sealing a 2-0 victory for the Reds.
      Virgil Van Dijk delivered a long ball to Mo, who took a couple of touches to get away from Emerson before dispatching his unbelievable effort, giving Kepa no chance of stopping the wonder goal.
      Mo sometimes does his tree pose celebration after scoring a goal.
      He brought it back in Liverpool’s 4-0 thrashing of Manchester United in April, 2022 — during which he scored two goals.
      What has Mo Salah said about his celebration?
      After the match against Chelsea when he first performed his celebration, Mo gave a brief explanation of why he did it.
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      Salah told Sky Sports: “I am a yoga man!
      “I do yoga and it just came into my mind.” More

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      When is Champions League last-16 draw? Teams, TV channel, stream and full schedule for fixtures

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      THERE’S nothing quite like a Champions League draw to rattle your nerves – and the last-16 pairings will be revealed sooner than we think.Manchester City became the first English club to qualify and the holders can wrap up Group G with a 100% winning record should they win on matchday six.
      Manchester City currently have a 100% win record in the Champions League this seasonCredit: Getty
      Newcastle were robbed of a point after Kylian Mbappe’s late penaltyCredit: Getty
      Arsenal just need a point from their final two games to book themselves a last-16 spot.
      While Manchester United and Newcastle’s routes to the next round is a little bit more complicated.
      But when exactly is the Champions League draw?
      When is the Champions League last-16 draw?

      Fans find out the fate of the Champions League draw on Monday, December 18.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 11am GMT – 12pm local time.
      The huge draw will take place in Nyon, Switzerland.
      Group winners are set to face runners-up in other groups unless they play in the same country.

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      How can I watch it?

      Fans can watch the Champions League last-16 draw for FREE on UEFA.com.
      Alternatively, tune into SunSport’s live blog which will have the latest updates as the draw is announced.

      What teams will be in the Champions League last-16 draw?

      Atletico Madrid (ESP)
      Barcelona (ESP)
      Bayern Munich (GER)*
      Borussia Dortmund (GER)
      Lazio (ITA)
      RB Leipzig (GER)**
      Manchester City (ENG)*
      Real Madrid (ESP)
      Real Sociedad (ESP)

      *Confirmed group winners*Confirmed group runners-up
      When do the Champions League last-16 matches take place?
      The round of 16 will be played over the course of four weeks
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      First legs: 13/14/20/21 February 2024
      Second legs: 5/6/12/13 March 2024 More