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      Who is Dani Olmo’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt? Meet the German influencer in love with Spain & RB Leipzig midfielder

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      DANI Olmo and his seemingly unstoppable Spanish teammates have swept all comers aside on their journey to the Euro 2024 final, where they take on England.Here we get to know the midfielder’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt.Laura Abla Schmitt is in a relationship with Spain star Dani OlmoCredit: Instagram @lauraablaWho is Dani Olmo’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt?Laura Abla Schmitt is probably one of the few Germans who was not rooting for Germany’s national side at Euro 2024.She is the girlfriend of RB Leipzig and Spain midfielder star Dani Olmo, and has said that her allegiances lie with whichever team he is playing for.Nevertheless, she also said doesn’t want to be associated with football.The 26-year-old has 167,000 followers Instagram, where she regularly posts photos of herself in various stylish outfits from all over Europe.READ MORE ON EURO 2024On TikTok the model has over 270,000 followers and has racked up 25.9 million likes.Despite being in a relationship with the Spanish international, she wants to let everyone know that her content is not focused on the beautiful game.Laura told Tribuna: “My reels are never about football, it’s about me or my boyfriend.“I don’t say anything about football, that’s not my place. I know far too little about that.Most read in Euro 2024“I don’t say anything about clubs, I don’t do any analysis. I do it for myself, for entertainment.“I can’t take myself seriously in that environment.RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo shows what he is made of in training “Everyone tells me: you’re a player’s wife. I don’t see it that way myself. I make fun of it.”Even so, her videos about football are some of her most popular.She explained: “What people don’t understand is that when I post something about football, I do it on purpose because it’s a guaranteed million-view banger because I get hate.”Laura often has to deal with trolls and negative comments, especially when she is reduced to just being Dani’s girlfriend: “If you tell me that the club my boyfriend plays football for is crap, then I don’t care.Dani Olmo controlling the ball during the Euro 2024 semi-final against France at Munich Football Arena on July 9, 2024Credit: Getty“That’s so stupid. As if I have the right to decide or if I care at all.””He could play for Blau-Weiß Papenburg tomorrow, then that would be my favourite team.“It’s as if my boyfriend were a doctor: then I would tell my friends to go to the practice.”How long have Dani Olmo and Laura Abla Schmitt been dating?According to the Instagram page Football Wags/Families, the couple started dating in the summer of 2023. The picture Laura posted on Instagram confirming the relationship in January 2024Credit: Instagram @laurablaLaura posted a picture of herself and Dani confirming their relationship on the platform on January 1, 2024, along with a message reading “Bevor jemand anderes ihn zeigt” — which roughly translates to “before someone else points it out”.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd in another Instagram post from April 16, 2024, she wrote: “Ich hab mit vollster Zufriedenheit mein Cheerleader-Jahresabo heute verlängert 💃💃 to many more years with you @daniolmo ❤️”The German in this post roughly translates to: “I have, with complete satisfaction, extended my annual cheerleading subscription today”. More

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      Who is Dani Carvajal’s wife Daphne Canizares? Meet the Spain & Real Madrid’s defenders spouse

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      DANI Carvajal and his Spanish side have been exceptional so far in Euro 2024, making it all the way to Sunday’s final against England.Here we get to know the right-back’s wife Daphne Canizares.Daphne Canizares enjoying a swim with Dani CarvajalCredit: Instagram @daphnecanizaresWho is Dani Carvajal’s wife Daphne Canizares?Dani Carvajal is married to Daphne Canizares, the twin sister of Melanie Canizares.Melanie is a flight attendant and model who is married to Dani’s former Real Madrid and current Spain teammate Joselu.This means the Spanish internationals are brother-in-laws.Both players came through the ranks at Madrid around the same time and met their respective partners during the early stages of their careers.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Joselu and Melanie got married in 2016 and have been together for well over a decade, with Dani and Daphne following suit and exchanging vows years later.Daphne was born in Madrid on May 30, 1990, and grew up in a poor family.She dreamt of becoming a model, and went on to work with major clothing and jewellery brands, star in TV ads and take part in fashion shows.Daphne owns a company called Blue Weddings, which specialises in organising social events.Most read in Euro 2024She also works as a professional model and influencer — she has been paid to promote products on her Instagram, where she has over 267k followers.Daphne is two years older than her husband Dani.Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal involved in furious spat with Barcelona boss Xavi during heated Copa del Rey El ClasicoHow did Dani Carvajal and Daphne Canizares meetDani and Daphne reportedly met through her twin sister Melanie, who is married to Al Gharafa and Spain striker Joselu, and started dating in October 2018.At the end of 2020, the couple welcomed their first child — a boy named Martin.Following the birth, Daphne took a break from her modelling career.In July 2023, the couple welcomed their second child — another boy named Mauro.Melanie and Daphne Canizares are twins who are both married to Spain international footballersCredit: InstagramDaphne announced the exciting news via Instagram, posting: “We are very happy to share with you that we will be parents again in a few months.“Mauro, we are looking forward to holding you in our arms and giving you all the love in the world.”When did Dani Carvajal and Daphne Canizares get married?Dani and Daphne got married in 2022, having dated since 2018.The couple enjoyed a June wedding at a rustic former Franciscan convent in Ayllón, Segovia, Spain.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey tied the knot in front of just 250 close friends and family, and were even serenaded on stage by a singer during the ceremony.Unsurprisingly, Daphne organised the big day herself, as she owns and runs a company specialising in organising such events. More

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      Who is Robin Le Normand’s girlfriend Sira Martinez? Meet the Spain & Real Sociedad centreback’s partner

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      ROBIN Le Normand and his Spain teammates have been the talk of the tournament so far, impressively sweeping away side after side to make it to Sunday’s Euro 2024 final against England.Here we get to know the defender’s girlfriend Sira Martinez — who has some sporting pedigree of her own.Sira Martinez is reportedly in a relationship with Spain star Robin Le NormandCredit: Instagram / @siramartinezcWho is Robin Le Normand’s girlfriend Sira Martinez?Robin Le Normand was born in France and started his playing career at Brest.But he obtained Spanish nationality in 2023 and was part of the Spain squad that won the Uefa Nations League the same year.The 27-year-old, whose younger brother Theo is also a professional footballer, and 24-year-old Sira Martinez are reportedly in a relationship.The Spanish beauty is a distinguished equestrian who has been riding horses since she was a child.READ MORE ON EURO 2024She is also a popular influencer on social media, having amassed over 342k followers on Instagram.Her father is new PSG manager and former Barcelona midfielder Luis Enrique’s daughter.Robin Le Normand of Spain dribbling the ball during the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany at Stuttgart Arena on July 5, 2024Credit: GettyShe said of her dad: “My father gives me the best advice.”He has no idea about horses, but as an athlete and trainer he gives good advice focusing on my figure as an athlete.”Most read in Euro 2024How long have Robin Le Normand and Sira Martinez been together?Reports about the showjumper and Real Sociedad centre-back dating first emerged in Spain.In April 2024, as reported in El Nacional, a source told Spanish magazine show Telecinco: “We have caught them in a loving attitude.England stars put through their paces in final training session before Sunday’s Euro 2024 final v Spain in Berlin“We have been called by a witness who has seen them.“They arrived by car in a loving attitude, she did not hide that they were a couple, [Robin] left [Sira] at the airport to go to Paris to see her father, who trains the PSG team.“The [relationship] was born recently… from March 2024″.Robin and Sira are yet to comment on the reports linking them romantically, however.We have caught them in a loving attitudeA SourceTelecincoWho has Sira Martinez dated in the past?Sira used to date former Premier League star Ferran Torres.The forward met Sira while playing he was playing for Manchester City.The pair began a long-distance relationship before his move to Barcelona in 2022.Torres was at Manchester City between August 2020 and January 2022.Sira Martinez is the ex-girlfriend of Ferran TorresHe made his first senior appearance for Spain in a 1-1 draw with Germany just a month after arriving at the Etihad. READ MORE SUN STORIESFerran and Sira lived together in Barcelona after his £55m move to the Nou Camp.But they went their separate ways in May 2023 after Sira reportedly broke up with the footballer because she wanted to focus on her equestrian career. More

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      John Stones tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Man City defender’s body ink?

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      MANY England players proudly display tattoos, each telling a unique story.Here we explore how John Stones’ tattoos serve as symbols of dedication, inspiration, or cherished memories.John Stones has many tattoos on his bodyCredit: GettyHow many tattoos does John Stones have?John Stones boasts a collection of tattoos with deep personal significance.He has many tattoos on his left arm but also some on his left thigh.Portrait of ex-girlfriend Millie Savage on left tricepVivid Ink Stafford tattoo that done John Stones armCredit: Instagram @vividinkstaffsAmong his notable inkings is a portrait on his left tricep depicting his ex-girlfriend Millie Savage with a clock around her neck.John Stones is removing the tattoo of his childhood sweetheart from his arm after they split upread more john stonesA source told The Sun in 2019: “John has been having a lot of work on his Millie tattoo for the past year or so.”He’s trying to have it erased because as far as he is concerned, there is no going back between them.”Millie is in the past and he doesn’t want a reminder of her every time he looks down at his arm.”Laser tattoo removal uses high-intensity light beams to break down tattoo pigment into smaller particles, which are then absorbed and eliminated by the body’s immune system. Most read in Euro 2024The process involves multiple sessions spaced weeks apart to fade the tattoo gradually. Norman Rimmington portrait on left thighStones tattooed Norman Rimmington on his body as tributeOn his left thigh, Stones proudly displays a portrait of Norman Rimmington.Norman Rimmington, affectionately known as ‘Mr. Barnsley,’ was a legendary figure in the history of Barnsley Football Club.Rimmington played as a goalkeeper for Barnsley FC during his active playing career.After retiring as a player, Rimmington continued his association with Barnsley FC as a coach.Furthermore, on his left thigh, Stones displays two additional portraits encircled by roses. These may serve as tributes to significant figures in his life or embody qualities and memories he holds dear.Love You Always Left ArmJohn has a tattoo saying “love you always”Credit: GettyOn the same arm as the portrait of ex-girlfriend Millie Savage, Stones has a tattoo that reads “Love you always.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCollection of smaller tattoos on left armJohn Stones has a collection of different tattoos on his left armCredit: AlamyCloser look at his tattoosCredit: GettyStones also has a collection of smaller tattoos such as an authentic heart, a feather, flowers, butterflies and many more.He also has a small tattoo on his right arm, featuring a rose and Roman numerals, which translates to 19.11.2018.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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      Who is Anthony Gordon’s partner Annie Keating?

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      ANTHONY Gordon’s football journey is intertwined with the steadfast support of his partner, Annie Keating, who quietly champions him as he climbs the ranks of the sport.Here is everything about her and their relationship and how she supports him during the Euro 2024.Annie Keating and Anthony Gordon know each other since childhoodCredit: SplashShe supports him throughout his careerCredit: GettyWho is Anthony Gordon’s partner Annie Keating?Annie Keating is Anthony Gordon’s longtime partner..Anthony Gordon, the promising winger from Newcastle, is widely discussed as one of England’s prominent young players.Annie is known for her reserved presence on social media.They have made a few public appearances together, including at his introduction at Newcastle United.read more on Anthony gordonWhile her Instagram is private, she occasionally uses her X, formerly Twitter, account to show her support for her boyfriend.Former Everton player Anthony Gordon has shown unwavering determination to compete in the Euros without hesitation.Talking about booking a holiday, he said: “I don’t think that I should.“My missus has been nagging me, ‘Can we book a holiday? Places are getting full.Most read in Euro 2024“I’ve told her, ‘Germany is very nice’.”Gordon earned his call-up to the England senior squad in March 2024, featuring in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.He made his debut on 23rd March, starting in England’s 1–0 loss to Brazil at Wembley Stadium.Gordon was selected as part of England’s 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024.England is facing Spain in the final on Sunday July, 14, 2024 in Berlin at the famous Olympiastadion.How did Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating meet?Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating, both native to Liverpool, have known each other since childhood.Their relationship blossomed from their early years together in their hometown.How long have Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating been together?Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating have been together for several years.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever it is not know since when they were dating.The couple welcomed a baby boy in November 2023.Meet England’s Euro 2024 WagsEngland Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here More

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      Declan Rice tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Arsenal defensive midfielder’s body ink?

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      ENGLAND football star Declan Rice has enjoyed an impressive career on the pitch which has seen him earn a place on the England squad.Like his fellow Three Lions team mates, the Arsenal star is a fan of body art. Here we look at what tattoos he has.How many tattoos does Declan Rice have?Declan Rice has two tattoos imprinted on his body forever.He got one tattoo to honour the birth of his son and the other tattoo is a tribute to himself.Arm band tattooThe inking wraps around Declan’s arm and has his son’s name and birth dateCredit: RexIn 2022, Declan Rice has a simple arm band tattoo.The delicate inking can be seen wrapped around his lower left arm.Read more on Declan RiceHe debuted the tattoo during his a match against Brighton, back when he played for West ham.The small body art was done to commemorate the birth of his only son, who he shares with girlfriend Lauren Fryer.The tattoo shows his name, Jude, and his date of birth – August 7, 2022.Declan also had the symbol for Jude’s star sign, a Leo, tattooed onto him in the same inking.Most read in Euro 2024Legacy Knee TattooLDeclan Rice tattooed his England player legacy number on his kneeCredit: GettyDeclan tattooed his international legacy number 1241 on his left knee.In football a legacy number is a unique identifier assigned to players based on their sequence of appearances or caps for a particular national team. It serves as a historical record to denote the order in which players have represented their country in international matches.In 2023 fans noticed his new tattoo commenting on X, formerly Twitter: “Is that a tattoo on his knee?”Another user wrote: “@_DeclanRice legacy number. #tattoo #ink”How to watch the Euro 2024 finalThe Euro 2024 final will be broadcast live on BOTH BBC One and ITV1.All of the games at the European Championships have been aired on either BBC or ITV during the tournament. You will be able to live stream the final for FREE on either BBC iPlayer or ITVX.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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      Who are Cole Palmer’s parents? What we know about the England & Chelsea midfielder’s mum and dad

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      COLE Palmer and his heroic Three Lions teammates are on the brink of bringing football home, having made it all the way to the final of Euro 2024.Here’s everything we know about the England ace’s parents.Cole Palmer with his parents Marie and Jermaine and sister HallieCredit: Instagram / @colepalmer10Who are Cole Palmer’s parents?Cole Palmer’s father is Jermaine – and the Chelsea player credits him with teaching him “everything” about football.His mum is called Marie.The couple has two children – Cole, who was born on May 6, 2002, and his older sister Hallie, who was born in December 2000.Like his son, Jermaine used to play the beautiful game.READ MORE ON COLE PALMERIn July 2022, Cole told the Player’s Tribune: “Dad doesn’t play anymore since he done his knee, and I don’t really remember any specific games, but he’ll tell you how good he was.“‘Top scorer from centre back, one season.’ That’s what he says, anyway. “I reckon he’s lying. Sorry, Dad. Hahaha!”What does Cole Palmer’s mum do for a living?Marie works as a dyslexia assessor.Most read in Euro 2024This involves carrying out assessments to identify what reasonable adjustments, aids or adaptations might be helpful for a person with dyslexia.They also investigate support for employees and students in order for them to carry out their work or complete their studies effectively.Roy Keane singles out ‘unpredictable’ England star who ‘has X-factor’ and always makes things happen’What does Cole Palmer’s dad do for a living?Jermaine is a dental engineer.As well as helping to fix people’s teeth, Jermaine has also had a massive impact on his son’s football career.Cole said: “Even my first memories are of football. I know a lot of players will say that, but it’s true!”I actually have two ‘first’ memories. They both involve football. And they both involve my dad.”One is watching him play Sunday League every weekend for his pub team, Blackboy FC, in Manchester.Cole Palmer with his dad Jermaine after signing for Chelsea”He used to sit me down on the bag of balls on the sidelines, wrapped in one of his rain jackets. “I would just take it all in — the crunching tackles, the shouting, the arguing.”He fixes dental equipment as his real job, but to listen to him you’d think he’d had a 20 year career in the Premier League!”He added: “I don’t like admitting it to him, but Dad taught me everything about football growing up. “He was Pep before I met Pep.”You see, the other really early memory I have is when I was like four or five and my dad used to take me over the road to the park opposite our house in Wythenshawe.”I remember walking with him through the gates, past the cage and skate ramps to this little patch of grass.”He would throw the ball up and I would just control it, over and over again. Control it and then protect it. “He used to say: ‘No point trying to shoot if you can’t keep hold of the ball in the first place.'”We would do that every single day whatever the weather.”Cole Palmer in action during the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands in Dortmund on July 10, 2024Credit: EPAHow does Cole Palmer pay homage to his heritage?Cole’s grandfather emigrated to the UK from the Caribbean island of St Kitts in the 1960s.His dad previously revealed how popular his son is on the Caribbean island.In April 2024, Jermaine told The Telegraph: “I went over for the first time in January and it was great.“Speaking to my dad’s cousins who are still over there they said the island is going crazy about Cole.“So when he does go himself he’s probably going to need a police escort! They’re all Chelsea fans over there now!”Cole pays tribute to his roots via his football boots.He said: “… my dad’s family is from St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He hates going out in the cold. But he’d do it for me anyway.”That’s why I got the St Kitts flag on my boots, as a little tribute to him and his family.” More

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      Who is Rodri’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias? Meet Rodrigo Hernández’s medical student missus

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      RODRI’S girlfriend Laura Iglesias is a medical student training to become a surgeon – but she still makes time to support him on the pitch.But who is she and is she in Germany supporting him at the Euro 2024 final?Rodri and Laura Iglesias keep their life privateRodrigo Hernandez and Laura Iglesias met during universityWho is Rodri’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias?Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias is a medical student.She is training to become a surgeon.Laura supports him in her free time and was seen with him at the French Open in May 2024.The couple do not have any children together, and keep their lives off social media.read more on EURO 2024Rodri has previously said that she records her reaction to his goals which he watches later.Rodri is a defensive midfielder who plays for Manchester City after joining them in 2019.He began his career at Villarreal, where he played for the senior squad from 2015-2018.He signed for Atlético Madrid for the 2018/2019 season before moving to the UK.Most read in Euro 2024Rodri is also a Spanish international.He is part of the squad set to face England in the Euro 2024 final at the famous Olympiastadium on Sunday, July 14, 2024.Rodri celebrates after opening scoring for Man City in Champions League finalHow long have Rodri and Laura Iglesias been dating?Rodri and Laura met during university.He was studying business studies and economics at the Universidad de Castellon in eastern Spain.Rodri even lived in student halls in a shared place.His friend Valentin Henarejo told Marca about their time at university: “People were shocked when they saw Rodri, who was playing in the top flight but still living at the university residence.”After the first few days of getting to know him, there was normality.People were shocked when they saw Rodri, who was playing in the top flight but still living at the university residence.Valentin Henarejo”He shared a space with everyone, he liked being with his friends and sitting on the sofa with everyone.”But, of course, at the start it was strange seeing him playing table tennis or doing his washing.”He said about Laura: “When I get to score, I always have a video of Laura celebrating the goal at home and I always watch it in a locker room.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair keeps their relationship private.Laura even has a private Instagram account.Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More