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      Who is Bernardo Silva’s girlfriend Ines Degener Tomaz and when did they meet?

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      BERNARDO Silva has won multiple trophies since moving to Manchester City from Monaco in 2017, and chosen in the PFA team of the year twice.Silva has been in a relationship with model Ines Degener Tomaz since 2020 and announced their engagement in 2022. But who is she and how did they meet? Here’s what we know.
      Tomaz has been with Manchester City midfielder Silva since 2020, and were engaged in 2022
      Who is Bernardo Silva’s girlfriend Ines Degener Tomaz?
      Tomaz was born on June 24, 1998. She is from Lisbon, also the area where her partner Silva grew up.
      The model has amassed over 100k followers on her Instagram account.
      She often posts pictures of her modelling swimwear on the platform and likes to promote brands that are friendly to the environment.
      Tomaz is currently signed to NXT management, a modelling agency based in Portugal.
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      Other products that Tomaz promotes include vegan fragrances and shampoo’s, which are made from natural ingredients and eco-friendly materials.
      The model regularly posts pictures and videos of her following Silva’s football career around the world, including travelling to Qatar to watch Silva represent Portugal in the 2022 World cup.
      Tomaz’s sister Mariana is also a model, and represented Portugal at the Miss Global beauty pageant in 2017.
      When did Bernardo Silva and Ines Degener Tomaz meet?
      Tomaz met Manchester City midfielder Silva just before the worldwide lockdown enforced due to Covid-19.
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      Silva had previously dated French model Alicia Verrando for two years, meeting her when he played for Monaco, but split in 2018.
      Tomaz and Silva stayed together in Portugal during the lockdown, they spent it in a large house with friends, not far from Lisbon.
      Silva and Tomaz confirmed their engagement in May 2022, shortly after Silva had won his fourth Premier League title.
      Tomaz commented on an Instagram post regarding Silva’s proposal: “Forever yes. My infinite love.”
      Do Bernardo Silva and Ines Degener Tomaz have any children?
      Silva and Tomaz do not currently have any children.
      They do however have a French bulldog, which Silva named after his Manchester City teammate John Stones.
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      Who has Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo dated?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has dated some of the most beautiful and famous women in the world on his journey from dodgy-fringed Manchester United kid to global superstar.The Portuguese hero has been linked to brief encounters with sex-tape hotel heiress Paris Hilton, as well as Mrs Kanye West; Kim Kardashian and ex-Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson.
      Cristiano Ronald and Georgina Rodriguez have been out with the footballer’s sonCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Ronaldo’s whole family have been a red carpet eventsCredit: Reuters
      Somewhere along the way he fathered a child, Cristiano Jnr, but the identity of the young boy’s mother has always remained a mystery and his most serious relationship appears to have been with Irina Shayk who he was seen out with between 2010-15 with his son.
      Irina Shayk and Cristiano Ronaldo dated for five yearsCredit: EPA
      His current girlfriend is Georgina Rodriguez and things look like getting serious after they took a holiday to France but we look at the trophy-women who have punctuated Ronaldo’s brilliant football career so far.
      Shayk and Ronaldo spent time together with his son but the model was not his motherCredit: Getty Images
      Gemma Atkinson
      The Hollyoaks star was a bombshell when she dated the Man United winger back in 2007 but their dates were far from glamorous.
      The high-profile pair spent evenings tucked away watching British sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
      The actress revealed: “We just went to my house and drank cups of tea and watched Only Fools and Horses . Genuinely. With Cristiano it was mad, because everywhere he went he was followed by photographers.

      Paris Hilton
      The hotel heiress was at the peak of her fame following the release of a notorious sex tape so was hardly wife material for the family man.
      But, in 2008, Hilton used the footballer to ensure a few more column inches in the tabloids with some over-zealous affection in celeb hangouts.
      The pair were filmed at Hollywood nightspot MyHouse before driving to her sister Nicky Hilton’s nearby home in West Hollywood at 3am but Ronaldo  reportedly grew tired of Hilton’s hunger for fame.

      Kim Kardashian
      The Euro 2016 winner jumped from one fame-famished reality TV star to another when he snuggled up to the professional celebrity in 2010.
      The pair were spotted kissing when the socialite made a three-day trip to Madrid.
      A source told the Sun: “She and Ronaldo were kissing and very affectionate. They looked to be getting on really well, laughing the whole time.”

      Irina Shayk
      2010 was a busy year for the budding actress and it was then she caught the attention of the Real Madrid man.
      The beauty landed the cover of Elle Spain for their November 2010 issue and Glamour Spain awarded her Best International Model of 2010.
      At the end of the year she was pictured nude in the GQ Spain December issue and around that time she hooked up with the footballer but it ended in January 2015 after she had grown close to Ron and his son.
      Georgina Rodriguez
      With another Ballon D’or in the bag and Ronaldo’s professional life looking sweet, he has settled down in his love life again with Spanish beauty Georegina Rodriguez.
      The loved-up pair enjoyed a covert trip to Disneyland, Paris – the city of love – back in November with the super-famous star wearing a disguise to fool fellow thrill seekers.
      Judging by Rodriguez’s Instagram account she has already enjoyed trips to the Bernabeu to watch the No9 play and things are getting serious.
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      How long have Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez been together, how many children and when did he propose??

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has asked his Spanish model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez to be his wife.The couple have been in London during the international break, with the 33-year-old Portuguese ace taking some time away from playing for his country – and they both showed off new rings.
      Ronaldo and Georgina have been spending the international break in London, including visiting his restaurant ZelaCredit: Splash News
      How long has Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez been together?
      The couple met while she was working at a Gucci store in central Madrid in June 2016.
      It is beleived that Ronaldo, who had been playing at Real Madrid at the time, had been attracted to her in the VIP area of a Dolce & Gabbana event.
      News of their relationship began hitting the headlines when they were walking arm-in-arm at Disneyland Paris in November of that year.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo was seen sporting a new ring earlier this week
      When did Ronaldo propose to Georgina?
      The Juventus star popped the question to his 24-year-old, with reports saying she said ‘Yes’
      The couple have been spending time in London during the international break, with Ronaldo taking time away from his Portugal duties amid the recent rape allegations that he firmly denies.
      They were spotted flaunting new rings while dining at his own restuarant, Zela.
      Portuguese newspaper, Correio da Manha reported: “Cristiano has already asked Gio [Georgina] to marry him and the wedding will take place, but few people know the details.
      “All that is known at the moment is that Gio has already tried on some wedding dresses.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez welcomed their first child last year, his fourth
      How many children do they have together?
      While Ronaldo has a total of four children, only one of those he shares with Georgina.
      The Spanish beauty gave birth to Alana Martina on November 12, 2017.
      The footballer’s other children, including eight-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, and 17-month-old twins Eva Maria and Mateo Ronaldo were all born via surrogate mothers.
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      What’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth and what sponsorship deals does the Portugal star have? Here’s all you need to know

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is one of the greatest footballers of his generation – and his earnings match his success. Cristiano Ronaldo played for Juventus after leaving Real MadridCredit: EPA
      CR7 is the world’s most popular athlete with over 200 million social media followers, helping him land head-to-toe sponsorships including Nike,Tag Heuer, Sacoor Brothers suits and Monster headphones.
      Here SunSport tries to fathom the most glamorous footballer in the world’s net worth…
      Cristiano Ronaldo opens his Pestena CR7 hotel in the Madeira capital of FunchalCredit: Getty Images
      What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s main income?
      While currently a free agent, Ronaldo does not collect a weekly wage.
      Meanwhile, his lifetime contract with the sportswear manufacturers Nike, which began in 2003, is worth an astonishing £1billion in itself.
      Those two agreements will push the Portuguese sensation into uncharted waters as he becomes football’s first billionaire.
      Ronaldo’s burgeoning business empire also includes two hotels at present, underwear, CR7 blankets, facial fitness devices and shampoo, to name but a few.
      The Portuguese is an ambassador for brands such as KFC
      What sponsorship deals does Ronaldo have?
      There are almost too many to mention, but Nike is the main one – and it is the single biggest sponsorship deal in the world for a sport star, bringing Ronaldo in over £169m last year alone.
      A selection of others includes:
      Armani:  He replaced his former Manchester United David Beckham for the endorsement of the Armani. Ronaldo modeling for the Emporio Armani men’s underwear and Jeans.
      Castrol: Ronaldo became the brand Ambassador of Castrol in 2009 by signing deal of £8.2m for two years. He extended his affiliation with Castrol as he renewed the contract with £5.5m.
      Tag Heuer: He joined the luxury watch brand Tag Heuer in 2014, as long term brand Ambassador.
      Others include Coca Cola, KFC, video games maker Konami and airline Emirates.
      Ronaldo models his new CR7 home range of underwearCredit: Getty Images
      Does Ronaldo have his own ranges and companies?
      You bet he does. As well as lending his name to other brands, he his own CR7 logo is hugely popular.
      Named after Cristiano Ronaldo himself, it is his personal brand of underwear – but now he has expanded it with different categories like sportswear and footwear, and sock collection.
      As well as that, he has has his own hotels in Portugal’s capital Lisbon, and his hometown of Funchal on the island of Madeira.
      His hobbies are many, but mainly include cars (he drives a £207,000 Lamborghini Aventador, along with a Maserati), as well as property and to his credit, a lot of charity work.
      The Portuguese became the best paid sportsman in the world at MadridCredit: Getty Images
      Is Ronaldo worth it?
      Ronaldo left Real Madrid as the highest scorer in their history after joining the Spanish club from Manchester United in 2009 for a then-record £80m million transfer fee.
      He led the team to three Champions League crowns, including in 2016 when Ronaldo hit the game-winning kick in a penalty shoot-out to defeat Atletico Madrid.
      Added to that, he has won a record five Ballon d’Or trophies, including one in 2008 when he was at United.
      Ronaldo topped off a magical year in 2016 with the Euro triumph over France his first international trophy.

      So what is Ronaldo’s total net worth?
      It is actually hard to estimate exactly, but somewhere between £210m and £230m factoring in our lack of exact knowledge into his various deals, and discrepancies in how much he earns.
      But what is undisputed is that he is the best paid football AND overall sportsman in the world, beating basketball start LeBron James and his Barcelona footballing nemesis Lionel Messi into second and third.

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      What club does Cristiano Ronaldo play for after leaving Man Utd?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO will go down as one of the greatest players to have ever played the game.From winning five Ballon d’Or’s to lifting Euro 2016 with Portugal and FIVE Champions League trophies, the 37-year-old is a footballing icon.
      Cristiano Ronaldo with former Manchester United boss Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Getty
      He has tested himself in four different leagues so far, but has departed Manchester United recently after his second spell at the club.
      While he is currently out in Qatar competing with his Portugal teammates as they look to win the World Cup, everyone is asking the same question.
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      Why did Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United?
      Ronaldo departed Manchester United this year after he blasted the club in his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      The forward criticised the management of Erik ten Hag and admitted that he lacked respect for the Dutch coach, who he believes did not respect him.
      In a statement released by Manchester United, it was revealed that his contract was terminated as they said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Erik ten Hag’s relationship broke down at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      “The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.”
      What club does Cristiano Ronaldo play for?
      Ronaldo is currently plying his trade for his national side, Portugal, where he is looking to win the most prestigious trophy of them all – the World Cup.
      However, he is the only player at the tournament WITHOUT a club.
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      Ronaldo is currently a free agent and will likely look to sign with a new club after the World Cup is over.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is at the World Cup with PortugalCredit: Getty
      He has been heavily linked with a move to one club in particular though.
      That is Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, where it is believed that he is set to join the club on January 1.
      However, SunSport understands that a deal is yet to be sealed as Ronaldo remains without a club. More

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      Who is Morocco vs Portugal referee Facundo Tello at World Cup 2022?

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      FACUNDO TELLO is no stranger to dishing out yellow and red cards.And the experienced Argentinian referee is in charge for Morocco’s quarter-final clash against Portugal.
      Facundo Tello is one of 39 referees officiating at Qatar and is not afraid of dishing out red cardsCredit: AFP
      Argentina’s Facundo Tello makes up a group of six South American officials travelling to the Middle East and is in charge as the Swiss take on the Indomitable Lions.
      Here is some more information on the Argentine’s career.
      Who is Facundo Tello?
      Facundo Tello was born in the Buenos Aires Province in 1982.
      Tello was quick to gain prominence in his homeland, officiating in the Primera Division after just four games in Argentina’s second tier.
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      He was asked to officiate the first-ever Superclassic in 2018, returning the same year to referee the final, defining Sarmiento’s promotion to the Primera Division.
      In 2019, the 40-year-old gained recognition on the international stage, joining FIFA’s refereeing list.
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      Tello was summoned to Chile where he was appointed the fourth official at the South American Under-20 Championship.
      A call-up to the 2021 Arab Cup followed, where he took charge of a match between Jordan and Morocco.
      He became infamous in Argentina for giving out 10 red cards during the Champions Trophy final where Racing Club played Boca Juniors and there was a massive melee.

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      Why is Morocco abbreviation MAR? Africans in action in World Cup 2022

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      APPEARING at only their second World Cup since 1998, Morocco are now in the quarter-final stages.The North Africans have one of the most exciting teams in their history and comfortably qualified for the tournament.
      Moroccan fans are hoping their side can spring a surprise in QatarCredit: AFP
      But eagle eyed fans have spotted something strange in their abbreviation.
      Morocco are playing at the World Cup in QatarCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Why is Morocco abbreviation MAR?
      You may have noticed during the tournament that the Morocco abbreviation is MAR and not MOR, as you might expect.
      This is because of the large French influence in the country, whilst the official languages of the country are Arabic and Berber.
      The French word for Morocco is Maroc – and the abbreviation MAR is therefore used for sporting events and as the official country code. More

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      Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s dad, what was his job and how old was the Portugal star when he died?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has previously opened up on his past in a revealing interview.The Portuguese superstar, has been at the very top of the beautiful game for the past decade – but revealed in an emotional interview with Piers Morgan that his father never saw him reach those lofty heights.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to kick on after captaining Portugal to a second international trophy in the summer’s Nations LeagueCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s dad?
      RONALDO has come a long way since arriving at Manchester United as a skinny teenager in 2003.
      But he has revealed that he barely knew his father Jose Dinis Aveiro – and rarely even had a proper conversation before heading off to become one of the greatest players of all time.
      Dinis was a soldier who had fought in Africa and was deeply affected by his experiences in Mozambique and Angola.
      He struggled with an alcohol issue, which has resulted in his son becoming tee-total.
      In the upcoming interview, Piers Morgan showed Ronaldo footage of his dad praising his son for Norwegian TV shortly before he died.
      Ronaldo with his mother Dolores and father DinisCredit: Collect
      An emotional Ronaldo revealed: “I never saw that video. Unbelievable.

      “I think the interview would be funny, but I didn’t expect to cry. But I never saw these images. I don’t know where you… I have to have these images to show my family.

      “I really don’t know my father 100 per cent. He was a drunk person. I never spoke with him, like a normal conversation. It was hard.
      “To be the number one and he don’t see nothing, and he don’t see to receive awards, to see what I became.”

      Ronaldo’s mother Dolores has previously spoken out how her life was made difficult by her husband’s alcohol problem.

      She explained: “He was drunk almost every day. I never really knew him well. I would have liked him to have been around more.

      “Although he never mistreated his children, I became his victim.”

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      When did he die?
      DINIS struggled with alcoholism and died of liver failure.
      He passed away in 2005, just two years after Ronaldo headed to England and Manchester United.
      As a result, he missed his son winning five Champions League titles, five Ballon d’Or awards and leading his country to Euro 2016 glory.
      Ronaldo was just 20 when his father died. More