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      Who is Gabriel Jesus’ ex-girlfriend Raiane Lima and do they have any children?

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      RAIANE Lima officially got WAG status when she got together with Arsenal hotshot Gabriel Jesus.Often seen with the Premier League star since they started dating, we look into the life of the stunning brunette.
      Lima is well-known in her native BrazilCredit: instagram/@raianelima8
      Who is Raiane Lima?
      Raiane Lima is a social media influencer who has some 432k followers on Instagram.
      Since dating Gabriel Jesus she has shared pictures of the two spending time together on the platform.
      The Brazilian model often shares pictures of her gym workouts which has seen her followers rocket.
      She was born in Serra Talhada, Brazil to wealthy parents.
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      When did Raiane Lima start dating Gabriel Jesus?
      Lima and Jesus began dating in July 2021.
      While rumours were rife about the relationship, neither confirmed it until Lima shared pictures of herself on the pitch with Gabriel Jesus after a Man City game.
      Do they have any children together?
      Raiane Lima gave birth to daughter only two days after Gabriel Jesus has secured another Premier League title with Man City.
      It was the striker’s first child, naming her Helena Jesus.
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      The pair both shared plenty of pictures to their social media platforms and were seemingly overjoyed with the addition to their family.
      When did Raiane Lima and Gabriel Jesus split up?
      Lima took to her Instagram to notify her followers the couple had split up but she has since deleted the post.
      In it, she cited external pressures as the reason for their relationship ending.
      It comes only 8 months after the couple welcomed their daughter into the world.
      Raiane Lima stated “Before gossip spreads, I myself make a point of letting you know that Gabriel and I are no longer a couple.
      “And whoever wants to judge can judge. Anyone who wants to say some bad things, can speak.
      “After this post, you know that you will never again see me talk about what we went through, or about any subject related to our daughter.
      “It wasn’t betrayal, it was just pressure from everyone and everything.
      “We got along well, but because of other people’s problems, it always got to us.
      “I can’t take it anymore, and I’m not going to force myself into something that’s killing me.”
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel for London exhibition bout

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set for his first fight in the UK as he takes on ex-Geordie Shore Aaron Chalmbers. Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
      Mayweather will face Chalmers in a clash at the O2 Arena in LondonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/floydmayweather/?hl=en
      The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
      Having won a few MMA bouts, most notably with Bellator, Chalmers launched his boxing career last year, winning on points.
      But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.
      When is Mayweather vs Chalmers?

      Mayweather’s clash with Chalmers will take place on Saturday, February 25.
      The event will be held at London’s O2 Arena.
      Expect ring-walks for the event to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      The TV channel has yet to be announced for Mayweather vs Chalmers.
      Maayweather’s clash against Deji took place on DAZN PPV, but his fights have also been shown on Fite TV before.

      Mayweather vs Chalmers full card
      The undercard for Mayweather vs Chalmers has yet to be announced.
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      Check back at SunSport for all the latest news for the event.
      What has been said?
      Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “Different face, different name, same results.
      “London we are still rocking and rolling on Feb. 25th at the O2 Arena. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned!!”
      While Chalmers said: “ITS ON. I’m fighting @floydmayweather at the 02 London on 25th feb!!
      “It doesn’t get much bigger than this for me!! Someone’s 0 has to go. The king is back @KSI, @tommytntfury, @jakepaul. Let’s fight this year once I smoke @FloydMayweather.” More

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      Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr: Ronaldo can secure a Super Cup final spot just two games in to his new Saudi life – TV, stream

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO got off to a winning start with new club Al-Nassr – but he’ll be determined to follow that up by helping his side secure a Saudi Super Cup final spot.The Portuguese legend failed to hit the back of the net in his official league debut.
      Cristiano Ronaldo started life at Al-Nassr with a winCredit: Getty
      However, Anderson Talisca’s first-half strike was enough for Al-Nassr to secure all three points against Ettifaq.
      But now, Ronaldo and Co will need to readjust their focus on the mouth-watering cup contest with Al-Ittihad.
      And it could prove to be a fiery exchange as there has been a red card shown in the last FOUR consecutive games between the two Saudi clubs.
      When is Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr?

      Al-Ittihad’s highly-anticipated Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Nassr takes place on Thursday, January 26.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 6pm UK time – 9pm local time.
      King Fahd International Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 68,752 supporters.
      It ended 0-0 when the side’s last met in October 2022.

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      Is Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr on TV and what channel is it on?
      Unfortunately, Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      How can I live stream Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr?

      International fans can live stream the entire action through Shahid.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.

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      What is the team news?
      Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be in from the start once again despite still having the huge bruise under his eye from Keylor Navas’ whack.
      But former Arsenal keeper David Ospina will continue to recover in the treatment room. More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Ten Hag’s men travel to City ground for tasty Carabao Cup semi-final – Stream, TV, odds

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Nottingham Forest in their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final tie. The Red Devils overcame Charlton 3-0 in the last eight to book their spot in the semis.
      Man Utd beat Charlton 3-0 to win their Carabao Cup quarter-finalCredit: PA
      Forest overcame Wolves in a tense penalty shootout in their quarter-final
      Forest beat Wolves on penalties to set up their match-up with United, who are looking to win their first trophy in six years.
      United have already beaten Forest 3-0 recently in the Premier League, and they’ll be out for a similar result here.
      But Steve Cooper’s men have won four of their six games since then.
      The winner of this tie will take on Newcastle or Southampton in the final at Wembley.
      When is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United?

      United’s trip to Forest will take place on Wednesday, January 25.
      The match will get underway from 8pm UK time.
      The game will be held at the City Ground.
      The second leg will take place on Wednesday, February 1.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      United can welcome back Casemiro after the Brazilian missed the 3-2 loss against Arsenal with suspension.
      But ithe game comes too soon for Diogo Dalot, who is still out of action with a hamstring injury.
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      Anthony Martial is also set to miss out with a leg injury.
      Odds

      Forest 90 mins – 4/1
      Draw 90 mins – 14/5
      Man Utd 90 mins – 8/13
      Forest to qualify – 11/2
      Man Utd to qualify – 1/10

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      Southampton vs Newcastle: Magpies looking to end trophy drought as they face Carabao semi-final – Stream, TV info, odds

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      NEWCASTLE are up against Southampton in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Magpies are looking to win their first major trophy since 1969 and have a brilliant opportunity to do so this season.
      Southampton beat Man City 2-0 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finalsCredit: AFP
      Joelinton scored in Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Leicester in the last eightCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe’s men have been in spectacular form all season, losing just twice in all competitions.
      Southampton are rock bottom of the Premier League and lost 4-1 to Newcastle when the two sides played each other at St Mary’s in October.
      But the Saints were fantastic in beating Manchester City in the quarter-finals to set up their two-legged tie with Newcastle.
      Whoever comes out on top will travel to Wembley at the end of February for the final, where they will play Manchester United or Nottingham Forest.
      When is Southampton vs Newcastle?

      Southampton’s home clash against Newcastle will take place on Tuesday, January 24.
      The match will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      The first leg will be held at St Mary’s Stadium.
      The second leg will be held on Tuesday, January 31.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Southampton vs Newcastle will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Bruno Guimaraes looks set to start again for the Magpies after recovering from an ankle injury he picked up in the win over Fulham earlier this month.
      Matt Targett, Jonjo Shelvey and Emil Krafth are all out of contention as they are still struggling with injuries.
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      Alexander Isak and and Allan Saint-Maximin could both start for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Che Adams is the competition’s top scorer and he is expected to start with quarter-final hero Sekou Mara.
      Odds

      Southampton 90 mins – 15/4
      Draw 90 mins – 5/2
      Newcastle 90 mins – 3/4
      Southampton to qualify – 5/1
      Newcastle to qualify – 1/8

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      Fulham vs Tottenham: Marco Silva’s men are out to conquer out-of-form London rivals Spurs – odds, TV and stream info

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      TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR will be determined to end their winless run against London rivals Fulham on Monday – but it won’t be easy.Spurs were humiliated on their own turf by noisy neighbours Arsenal last weekend.
      Arsenal comfortably beat Tottenham 2-0 in the North London derbyCredit: Getty
      A Riyad Mahrez masterclass sunk Spurs at the EtihadCredit: PA
      And things went from bad to worse four days later as Antonio Conte witnessed his side surrender a two goal lead only to lose to Manchester City at the Etihad.
      However, the Tottenham boss hopes that the second-half collapse against City can be a turning point in Spurs’ season.
      But upcoming opponents Fulham will be motivated by the fact that three points would see them leapfrog Tottenham on the Premier League table.
      When is Fulham vs Tottenham?

      Fulham’s mouth-watering fixture against Tottenham will take place TOMORROW – Monday, January 23.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm UK time.
      Craven Cottage in West London is the allocated arena for this derby and it can host approximately 25,700 fans.
      Spurs ran out 2-1 winners when the side’s met in September last year.

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      Is Fulham vs Tottenham on TV and what channel is it on?

      Fulham vs Tottenham will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm UK time – one hour before kick-off on both channels.

      How can I live stream it?

      Sky customers can stream the match on NOW and on the Sky Go app.
      You can follow all the action through SunSport’s live matchday blog.

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      What is the team news?
      Marco Silva will be delighted to have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Fulham’s London derby against Tottenham.
      And to add to that, Antonee Robinson should return to the fold having served his one-match ban suspension.
      However, long-term absentees Neeskens Kebano and Shane Duffy continue their recovery processes.
      Elsewhere, Antonio Conte has admitted that Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski and Bryan Gil will all need to be assessed before Monday’s clash.
      But Lucas Moura is the only definite player who will miss the short trip across London.
      What are the odds?

      Fulham 9/4
      Draw 27/10
      Tottenham 23/20

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      Why does Marcus Rashford point at his head when celebrating goals for Man Utd?

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      MARCUS RASHFORD is in the form of his life this season after scoring again for Manchester United at Arsenal.The England forward, 25, has turned a page under Erik ten Hag, since the Dutchman took over as Old Trafford boss.
      Marcus Rashford has been celebrating by pointing at his head when he scores for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      And Rashford has cited a clear mind as the reason why he is doing so well for Manchester United.
      Why does Marcus Rashford point at his head and what does his celebration mean?
      After putting the ball in the back of the net, Rashford has been raising his finger to his temple.
      The celebration is an ode to his clearer head space under Ten Hag’s regime at United.
      He said: “It’s a complete different energy around the club and the training ground.
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      “That puts me in a better headspace and I just feel really motivated now. That’s the area I was struggling in.
      “I was struggling at times with more mental things. It wasn’t really my own performance but other things off the pitch. That’s the biggest difference from last season.
      “Too often last season, I wasn’t in the right headspace for games. I wasn’t surprised by some of the stuff that was happening.”
      Does Bukayo Saka copy Marcus Rashford’s celebration?
      The Arsenal star also pointed to his head after scoring against Manchester United in the Premier League.
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      The celebration looked to be a carbon copy of Rashford’s.
      Although it looked to be a compliment to his England team-mate rather than a parody from Saka.
      Rashford and Saka were in the same boat in the summer of 2021 as they both missed penalties for England in their Euro 2020 final shootout against Italy.
      Both players were targeted by vile trolls after the match and have fought back to the top of their games.
      Bukayo Saka points to his temple after scoring for Arsenal against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More

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      What happened to Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge and where is he now?

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      DANIEL Sturridge was a member of one of the deadliest frontlines in Premier League history.Since leaving Liverpool in 2019, his career has faded, with problems on and off the field. This is what we know about the former England international.
      Sturridge made 26 appearances for England, scoring eight goals
      What clubs has Daniel Sturridge played for?
      Daniel Sturridge first came to prominence as a youth team graduate at Manchester City.
      He was previously part of the youth teams at Aston Villa and Coventry City.
      After making his first team debut in 2007, he ended up making 32 appearances and scoring six times.
      He signed for Chelsea in 2009 after his Manchester City contract expired, but struggled to find regular first team football at the London club.
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      This in part was due to the vast amount of attacking talent that the blues had on their books, including Didier Drogba and Nicholas Anelka.
      After winning a Premier League and FA cup double in his first season, Sturridge joined Bolton on loan until the end of the 2010/11 season.
      The move proved to be a succesful one, with the striker scoring eight goals in just 12 appearances as he helped them to safety from relegation.
      Sturridge returned to Chelsea for the following season, but despite getting regular game time, was rarely played in his favored position, often finding himself on the wing.
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      He won the Champions league and FA cup with Chelsea in what was his best scoring season for the club, scoring 13 goals in 43 appearances.
      The 2012/13 season saw him move to Liverpool in the January transfer window, after again finding opportunities limited at Stamford Bridge.
      He soon struck up a prolific partnership with Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, and together they led Liverpool to a second-place finish in the league, two points off of the title.
      The pair combined to score 52 goals that season, with Sturridge scoring 21 and providing seven assists.
      This was as good as it got for the Englishman though, who struggled badly with injuries for the rest of his time at the club.
      He struggled for game time under Jurgen Klopp, who used him sparingly because of his fitness problems.
      This eventually led to a loan to West Bromwich Albion in January 2018, where he struggled to make an impact and the team were relegated. He returned to Liverpool at the end of the season.
      After winning his second Champions league winner’s medal in 2019, Sturridge was released by the Merseyside club.
      The Birmingham born striker won 26 caps for England, scoring eight times, including at a World cup and a European Championships.
      What happened to former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge?
      He joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on a free transfer in 2019, where he made sixteen appearances, scoring on seven occasions.
      He was released in March 2020 through mutual agreement, and on the same day received a four-month ban for breaching betting rules.
      Where is Daniel Sturridge now?
      After spending 18 months without a club, Sturridge signed for Australian A-league side Perth Glory in November 2021.
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      The move was unsuccessful, with Sturridge only making six appearances before being released in 2022.
      He is currently without a club. More