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      Lionesses winning Euros last summer was wonderful – here’s three reasons why we should roar them on again at World Cup

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      IF I tell you I have a hunch about a sporting event, then have a hunch of your own that the opposite will happen. I have a terrible track record with these things.But last year I got something right.
      Alessia Russo’s stunning surprise backheel against Sweden in the semi-finalCredit: Getty
      Ace Chloe Kelly celebrates her winnerCredit: PA
      The Lionesses gatecrash the press conference and partyCredit: Getty
      I wrote in The Sun that England’s women would win the Euros.
      And they did. Thrillingly, miraculously, brilliantly, inspiringly . . . they only went and did it.
      There were a trio of Three Lionesses moments which are right up there with anything our men have done. Moments which changed everything.
      Oh the joy of Russo’s backheel in the semi-final.
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      Very occasionally a player will do something which no one sees coming. They sell a dummy which everyone buys.
      Their teammates, their opponents, the commentators, the cameras, the crowd and the TV audience all look for the ball to go one way, but it goes ­somewhere else.
      No matter how many times you watch it back, Alessia Russo’s backheel takes you by surprise.
      This was the moment even the most cynical, not-for-me women’s football refusenik went “Oof! Wow! OK.”
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      Then there was Chloe Kelly’s winner in the final. By then we were so into it.
      Earlier, as we became true believers, it dawned on us that while everything was different, it could all yet turn out the same.
      Same old England, sure to lose in the end, to Germany, inevitably.
      But no! Into the net went the ball and over her head came Chloe’s shirt. Iconic.
      This was the moment we knew the Lionesses were different.
      They were winners. And we all felt like winners too.
      And then there was the invasion of the press ­conference.
      The all-singing, all-dancing, conga of ­mischief and joy.
      This was the moment we were reminded that, at its great beating heart, football is actually about, you know, having fun.
      Total ­uninhibited happiness.
      Great, great times.
      And this week we go again.
      Conga of ­mischief and joy
      It’s going to be harder this time.
      Not just because it’s the World Cup, nor because it’s happening a world away in a land down under.
      No, it’s because now England expects.
      Success creates its own pressure.
      And this means they need us to get behind them more than ever before.
      They gave us something wonderful last summer and now, in a sense, we need to give them something back.
      Someone once said that success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan.
      True that. We need to demonstrate that we’ve not been fairweather friends to our Lionesses.
      We need to be with them all the way.
      We can’t bide our time and wait for a moment of glory to be within our grasp.
      They need us right behind them from the off. They need us now.
      Shirt-shedding
      And it’s not just about the World Cup either.
      Last week Karen Carney, former Lioness midfielder and chair of a major review into the women’s game, published her report.
      It’s not a back-patting, look-how-far-we’ve-come exercise.
      It’s much more important than that.
      Her call is for the top two tiers of women’s football to be made fully professional; for a new regular broadcast slot on television; for better investment, better facilities, higher standards all around.
      This isn’t romantic stuff about backheels, shirt-shedding or crazy congas.
      This is the gritty, tricky, challenging stuff needing to be done to get more girls playing, and more women winning, in the environments they’ve earned the right to enjoy.
      There’s 126 pages to this report, and it’s well worth a read, but Karen sums it up rather neatly for us in just a few words.
      “Nothing can take away from our great achievements,” she says.
      “But it is like Instagram vs reality, and the latter is worrying and we need to address it.”
      She’s right. The Instagram posts tell a story of shiny new success with money to match.
      The reality is huge areas of the women’s game underfunded and underloved. The poor relation.
      The seeds of failure are often sown in times of success.
      Power is in our hands
      It would be all too easy for us to say, “Oh yeah, women’s football. Love it! I get it! We’re brilliant! Job done!”
      Never mind the facilities, let’s just admire that backheel again.
      Even if the Lionesses win the World Cup and conga all the way home with the trophy, the gap between Instagram and reality won’t be closed.
      If anything, it will be wider. The ­Instagrams will look even glossier, and the reality will change barely a jot.
      A massive opportunity could go ­begging, and that would be a dreadful thing.
      So what, you might ask, can we, the fans, do to close Karen’s Instagram vs reality gap?
      Well, much of it, to do with finance and administration and business planning, we have no direct control of.
      But the power is still in our hands.
      Because if we carry on seeing the power and potential of the women’s game, and stick with it, and demand ­better, all the good stuff will follow.
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      More than ever before, at this World Cup and way beyond, everyone from the Lionesses to the little girl in the park wanting a kickabout, need our backing.
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      I live next to world’s oldest football stadium – there are crazy benefits but I often get soaked when I sit in my garden

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      IT is thought to be the oldest professional football ground in the world.And residents living next to Mansfield Town’s One Call Stadium are having a ball – even if it means one occasionally lands in their garden.
      Mandy Colley, 49, whose house is next to the away supporters stand of Mansfield Town’s football groundCredit: Raymonds Press
      One Call Stadium – known by fans as the Field Mill – is thought to be the oldest professional football ground in the world
      In the heart of the Nottinghamshire town’s former mining community, the historic ground – formerly known as the Field Mill and dating back as far as 1850 – is slapped bang in the middle of tightly-packed Victorian housing.
      It means that on match days, locals can hear 6,000 fans celebrating a goal from their back yard – and face the double threat of rogue balls and water from the pitch sprinklers ruining sunbathing sessions.

      But there are also unique benefits, including free match tickets in seasons past and the annual spectacle of a dazzling fireworks display.
      As part of our summer series, Life’s a Pitch, which looks at life next to Britain’s weirdest and most wonderful stadiums, we took a trip down to the League Two side’s home turf.
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      Tracey Anne Pepper, 56, lives on Lord Street, where houses back on to one side of the One Call.
      The resident of 30 years says: “I absolutely love living here. We are quite lucky because although we are right next to the ground, we don’t get big crowds of people walking up here.
      “But on most match days you will get a handful of away fans wandering around looking a bit lost as they think they will be able to get in.
      “It’s also fun when balls come over during a match. They bounce down the road and people have been known to grab them before anyone comes around to collect them then pretend they didn’t see anything.
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      Tracey Anne Pepper, 56, says you used to get a free match ticket if a ball landed in your gardenCredit: Raymonds Press
      The 6,000 seater ground overlooks Victorian terracesCredit: Raymonds Press
      “In the past you used to get a free match ticket if you handed back a match ball, but that ended a while ago.
      “But the best thing is probably the atmosphere. If you are a Mansfield fan like me it’s great when you hear a goal go in. The roar is so loud and it really lifts you. You don’t even need to check on your phone or the radio if there has been a goal.”
      Last season Mansfield Town finished eighth in League Two, narrowly missing the play-offs, which would have given them the chance of getting promoted.
      The Stags’ only cup win came when they lifted the English Football League trophy back in 1987, but their loyal fanbase has stuck with them through thick and thin, with a record 5,000 season tickets sold ahead of the upcoming season.
      ‘Like it’s raining’
      Mandy Connolly, 49, lives right next to the ground, and her back garden is just 30 yards from the away stand, with just a fence separating them.
      She’s so close that the pitch sprinklers reach her garden – ruining sunbathing sessions.
      Mandy said: “If you’re not into football, I can see that it might be a bit annoying. But I like it – although I am a Leicester City fan, not Mansfield – so I find living here really interesting.
      “There are loads of funny little things you get when your house is next to a football ground. I can sit in my garden and see the fans in the away end leaping up and down if they score.
      “I have been here six years and had four balls in my garden in that time. Any that aren’t collected I give to local kids, which absolutely delights them.
      “When they water the pitch with the sprinklers it comes into my garden – sometimes it’s like it’s raining, and I have to get my washing in off the line.
      “The pitch is also used as a helipad at times, which must be the owner flying in and out. It’s fascinating to watch the helicopters as they land and take off.
      “And we get a free firework display every bonfire night as the club always hosts a really spectacular one.”
      The cul-de-sac means fans don’t crowd the roads on match days, although you still see the floodlightsCredit: Raymonds Press
      An annual fireworks display divides residentsCredit: mansfieldtownfc/twitter
      While parking can be an issue for those living close to other stadiums on match days, Mansfield locals insist it’s not a problem.
      Lord Street is a cul-de-sac, meaning there is no entrance to the stadium, and since it is so close to the town centre, the council has imposed a residents-only permit system.
      Hotel worker Lesleigh Butler, 36, said: “I’ve been here seven years and have never had a problem.
      When they water the pitch with the sprinklers it comes into my garden – sometimes it’s like it’s raining, and I have to get my washing in off the lineMandy Connolly, local resident
      “The only thing I actually don’t like is the firework display, because the street is left covered in firework casings.
      “Other than that the atmosphere is good and if Mansfield are doing well in the league or cup there is a good feeling on the street because you all feel part of it, living so close.
      “So really we have a lot of the benefits of living next to a stadium, without the negatives like traffic, crowds or litter.
      “A few years ago they were talking about buying up all the houses at the top end of the street so they could redevelop the Bishop Street Stand – but that seems to have gone quiet.
      “A lot of them are owned by people who have been here for years though – which shows it is a nice place to live.”
      Mandy Tolley, 52, works in the Sandy Pate sports bar at the ground.
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      She said: “It’s perfect for me because I can roll out of bed and get straight to work.
      “I’m not a Mansfield fan – you have supporters of all different teams living on this street. But everyone gets on, and overall it’s a pretty happy place.” More

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      Inside Man City legend Jack Grealish’s epic month long boozy bender from Champions League triumph to Ibiza partying

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      SINCE Jack Grealish belted out a version of Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac to celebrate Man City winning the Champions League, he has stayed true to his word.The £100million winger, 27, has been all over the world in party mood after a treble- winning season.
      Jack Grealish, pictured with girlfriend Sasha Attwood, has been all over the world in party mood after a treble- winning season
      On his tour of holiday hotspots, Jack, whose girlfriend Sasha Attwood is on a break in Italy, has taken his bucket hat and spade to Ibiza twice.
      He has also had a ball in Las Vegas, the South of France, Malta and Manchester after the heady Champions League final celebrations in Turkey last month.
      GRANT ROLLINGS imagines the party boy’s postcards from his ultimate bender.
      Istanbul, June 10
      WHAT a night! I’m still buzzing from that win over Inter Milan.
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      It all started with a few cans of Heineken as we passed the European Cup around.
      Jack Grealish after Man City won the European trophy
      Did I really sing Don’t Look Back In Anger with the lads in the dressing room?
      It should really have been Champagne Supernova.
      Not sure why I took so much luggage with me.
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      I didn’t need all those designer shirts after all.
      I was still in my City top at six o’clock the next morning, living it up with the big man, Haaly.
      Desperately needed fresh air.
      Took a nice nap with the trophy on the plane.
      Ibiza, June 11
      ONLY nine hours in Ibiza, going to have to hit it hard.
      Fuel up with some grub at Tatel, a nice little diner by the beach, before heading to Pacha to party with Fodey.
      Jack partied hard in Ibiza in MayCredit: Splash
      Four hours in the club.
      Kyley (Walker that is, not Minogue) gave me a shoulder to lean on when we left the hotel the next morning.
      Some cheeky so- and-so even offered me a wheelchair at the airport.
      Good job I had some shades to hide the red eyes.
      Manchester, June 12
      HONESTLY, like, what time is it? Got my Dolce & Gabbana jim-jams on and it’s dark out.
      Been at a nightclub, again. Up on the stage singing to the crowd.
      Jack on the open-top bus during the Manchester City trophy paradeCredit: Getty
      Only a few hours ago I was in the centre of Manchester on a bus.
      Makes a change from the Lamborghini.
      This coach didn’t have a proper roof on it, but there was lots of booze.
      Lads drenched me in bubbly, so I had to take my shirt off. Just for a change.
      Malta, June 15
      REALLY needed some r&r, so it was nice to chill out for a few days at a training camp with the England boys.
      Then I jumped on a plane in Birmingham and it was off to Malta for the Euro qualifier.
      Jack boarding the plane as the England team travel to MaltaCredit: Getty
      Gareth didn’t play me.
      Something about my ability to down shots not being a relevant criteria in the fitness test.
      Still, it was wicked to cheer on the boys from the stands – and add another stamp to my passport.
      Las Vegas, June 20-26
      WHAT happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?
      Six days in the party capital of the world, showing off my moves at Zouk nightclub.
      Jack poses with air hostess Yasmine
      Had my photo taken with a lovely air hostess called Yasmine.
      Off to see the missus next in France.
      South of France, end of June
      THIS spot is right swanky – it’s all chandeliers and silk.
      The marble is almost as well sculpted as my six pack, which I’ve been told not to show off so much at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
      Jack in the South of France at the end of JuneCredit: Instagram @jackgrealish
      Food portions are a bit stingy – even less calories than Pep lets us eat.
      Great to be back with Sasha for a few days. The Press call it an on/off relationship.
      I’m not sure that’s fair, just because I’m off to Ibiza next without her.
      Ibiza again, July 5
      IT’S hot, hot, hot and the air hostesses here are super-friendly.
      I had a bit of a dance with one called Dolly.
      Jack was back in Ibiza at the beginning of JulyCredit: The Mega Agency
      Jack was seen partying with different girls in IbizaCredit: The Mega Agency
      But I doubt anyone noticed me as I popped on a baseball cap and some cool, white circular shades and enjoyed chatting to some girls.
      Best to keep things low key I reckon.
      I also bumped into Wayno – no, not Rooney.
      I mean Wayne Lineker. We might have had more shots than his brother Gary.
      Some people say I shouldn’t hit the deck so much.
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      But they obviously haven’t heard me DJing!
      Jack also met up with Wayne LinekerCredit: Instagram
      Next stop…Far East
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      I’m an F1 expert – I know exactly why stars Like Cara Delevingne and Tom Cruise are making the starting grid a hot spot

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      MOVE over Cannes, take a running jump Ascot . . . the new place for any self-respecting celebrity to be seen at is Formula 1.The hallowed grid, where drivers prepare for the race, is a hotspot like no other, with incredible access to the sport’s top drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
      Shakira was one of the many celebs seen at the Formula 1 grid this yearCredit: NICOLAS GERARDIN
      Tom Cruise was seen with Shakira at the 2023 Miami Formula One Grand PrixCredit: AFP
      And the 2023 season has seen it flooded with A-listers, from Tom Cruise, Kylie Minogue and Paris Hilton to Cara Delevingne, Shakira and Brad Pitt.
      Last weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone was packed with celebs and, in a bizarre moment, even had Homeland actor Damian Lewis singing the national anthem.
      But while the stars add an even glitzier veneer to the world’s most dangerous sport, not all are willing to play the game.
      Cara’s cringeworthy refusal to speak to F1’s legendary roving reporter and former driver Martin Brundle was blasted “rude”.
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      Here, two people who know all about it – our Formula 1 correspondent Ben Hunt and former grid girl Lizzie Cundy – explain why the high-octane sport is No1 for showbiz royalty.
      ACCESS to the grid before a Formula 1 race is rather like walking out on the pitch before the Champions League Final.
      It marks one of the most exclusive areas on the planet. A rare opportunity for the worlds of F1 drivers to collide with Hollywood A-listers, sport stars and politicians.
      You are only allowed on to the grid if you are invited.
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      You cannot buy the passes that gain you entry, that’s not how it works.
      Brad Pitt filmed scenes for a new movie at the British Grand Prix in SilverstoneCredit: Splash
      And I’ve had the privilege to do it for the past 11 years as The Sun’s F1 correspondent.
      I’ve seen them all, from Pele to Pamela Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger to Sir Elton John — and many better examples.
      But in recent years, under the ownership of Liberty Media and fresh off the wave of popularity created by Netflix’s Drive To Survive show, the list of A-listers is growing.
      Last Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone was a peculiar mix of The Speaker of the House of Commons and Eurovision singer Sam Ryder.
      The idea is that celebrities are allowed on to the grid to see the cars and the drivers before they set off on their two-hour race.
      It is good for them to get the experience, it is good for F1 to have them associated with the sport, with the images beamed across the world.
      Usually, the guests are invited by the F1 teams to the races and then F1 chiefs will in turn offer them access to the grid.
      They are ushered on a few minutes before the national anthem while a team of mechanics put the finishing touches to their race cars.
      It is an assault on the senses. It is hectic.
      The mechanics and engineers are running through their checks while the engines are fired into life, prompting people to press their hands over their ears to deaden the noise.
      Then there are the additional engines powering air-blowers used to cool the cars’ radiators.
      There’s smell of fuel and usually the heat coming off the cars and from the asphalt below your feet.
      Sometimes it is all too much and I bail out, such is the crush of mechanics going about their business and the TV crews seeking out their interviews.
      The grid interviews have long been a part of Formula 1.
      The broadcasters had traditionally focused on the drivers. But now, the celebrities are fair game, too.
      It reached a point in 2021 when Megan Thee Stallion had an awkward exchange with Sky F1’s Martin Brundle.
      Cara Delevingne’s reluctance to be interviewed on Sunday was another toe-curling moment of live TV.
      The reality is, these celebrities should be made aware of the enormity of the experience of being allowed on the grid.
      F1 says it makes it clear to their guests TV interviewers will seek an opportunity to speak to them and encourage the celebrities to agree to their requests.
      But the fact is, for the best part, it is a brilliant experience.
      I just can’t wait to see who is on the grid for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix later in the year, which promises to be the biggest show on Earth.
      ‘ONLY ELITE GET IN’
      LIZZIE CUNDY, 55, worked as a grid girl at Silverstone from 1988 to 1996.
      Here, she reveals just how glamorous being at a Formula 1 race has always been . . . 
      Lizzie Cundy worked as a grid girl at Silverstone from 1988 to 1996Credit: Getty
      “AS a former Wag, I’ve been to every big, glamorous sporting event you could go to.
      But I’ve never known anything quite like Formula 1.
      These drivers are risking their lives and it’s so fast, so scary. And the noise . . .  there’s just something so special about it all.
      With the likes of Brad Pitt and Cara Delevingne attending this year’s event, you can see how glamorous and super-wealthy you have to be to get in.
      Only the elite get to go.
      I was lucky enough to work as a grid girl and experience the lifestyle with my own eyes, every year for eight years.
      As well as the talented racing drivers, including Ayrton Senna, we would see loads of cricketers and footballers, as well as Hollywood actors, all coming to watch the race.
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      We’d also work at the celebrity races too, and there would always be a big party in the evening in this huge marquee, which was loads of fun.
      There would always be so many famous faces. Anyone who was anyone was there, and it just made you feel so special.”
      Cara Delevingne had a cringeworthy moment when she refused to speak to F1’s roving reporter Martin BrundleCredit: Getty
      Kylie Minogue at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand PrixCredit: Getty
      Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand PrixCredit: BackGrid More

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      Rudest ever Formula 1 celebs as Cara Delevingne is slammed – including Hollywood legend’s excruciating gaffe at Miami GP

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      DRIVING an F1 car might look like the hardest job on the track.But try being the guy desperately chasing moody celebs around it before lights out.
      Martin Brundle got the cold shoulder from Cara Delevingne this weekendCredit: Sky Sports F1
      Presenter Martin Brundle has become the master of the awkward grid walk, with his run-in with Cara Delevingne over the weekend going viral.
      The Formula One legend, 64, was brutally snubbed by the supermodel and her team when he tried to stop her for a chat, leading him to quip: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
      Cara was then slammed by fans for her “garbage behaviour” and forced to clarify on social media that she had been told not to talk.
      At least she can take comfort from the fact that she’s far from the only prickly star to give poor Martin a hard time.

      Grovelling apology
      During the Miami Grand Prix last year, Martin was keen to chat with Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt, who was conducting some research for his upcoming film about the sport.
      When Martin approached him to ask about the project, Brad, 59, appeared to be in a rush to get away from him, saying the film was top secret.
      As the broadcaster attempted to get more out of him, Brad just ignored him with a brief “Thank you, man” and breezed past him.
      Needless to say this didn’t go down well with Formula 1 fans who slammed Brad, saying he should have known who Martin was.
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      Brad Pitt snubbed Martin but has since made efforts to apologise
      The actor was at Silverstone yesterday for his upcoming Formula One movieCredit: Getty
      It was later revealed that the Oscar-nominated actor had sent a note to Martin explaining why he was unable to stop for a chat.
      He has since gone even further, offering Martin a cameo in the film and sitting down for a gushing interview ahead of the British Grand Prix this week.
      Grovelling much, Brad?
      Double fault
      Serena Williams indicated to Martin that she couldn’t stop for a chatCredit: Getty
      Serena Williams boasts quick feet on the tennis court – and it seems on the tarmac, too.
      When Martin spotted the tennis legend at the US Grand Prix in 2021, he said: “Venus (Williams) wasn’t that keen to talk to me five years ago, I don’t know if I’ll get a double fault or an ace.”
      After waiting for her to finish a conversation, he asked her: “Serena, are you good for a chat? Martin Brundle, British TV.”
      But the 41-year-old coolly indicated she had to be somewhere else, prompting Martin to remark: “It’s a double fault, it’s a double fault.”
      After his encounter with Serena, Martin chose to avoid her altogether at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this year when he breezed past her.
      Mission impossible
      Martin had a quick chat to Tom Cruise at last year’s British Grand PrixCredit: Sky
      Tom Cruise gave very brief answers to Martin’s questionsCredit: Reuters
      Martin had an awkward run-in with Tom Cruise at last year’s British Grand Prix.
      It wasn’t the warmest reception from the Hollywood superstar, who appeared to be keen to get away and gave the briefest of answers to Martin’s questions.
      When Martin congratulated him on the success of his latest Top Gun movie and asked who he was rooting for, Tom replied: “Lewis [Hamilton] always. I love to watch him racing and he’s a good friend of mine. Hopefully, he has a great day.”
      While the actor smiled and clapped Martin on the arm with every answer, he was later criticised for not stopping to give more of his time.
      After the quick chat Martin quipped: “Got pushed around a bit. But he was lovely. Would have liked to have talked to him for a bit longer.”
      Earlier this year Martin revealed he was banned from speaking to Tom on the grid at the Miami GP.
      Awkward burn
      Red Bull boss Christian Horner made a cheeky gag at MartinCredit: YouTube/ Kaushalya KauBoy Prabuddha
      Christian Horner is known for being one of the more outspoken Formula 1 bosses, never afraid to speak his mind.
      But at the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix he got a taste of his own medicine when he tried to throw shade at Martin during an interview.
      Hyping up the incredible Marina Bay track, Christian told him: “It’s a shame you’re too old to have driven here really. You would have liked it.”
      Sharp-tongued Martin hit back: “I am too old, shame you weren’t fast enough to get to Formula 1.” Ouch.
      ‘Learn some manners’
      A member of Megan Thee Stallion’s team barged Martin away when he tried to talk to herCredit: Getty
      At the 2021 US Grand Prix, Martin had yet another clash with a celebrity – this time Grammy Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
      It all kicked off when Martin asked Megan whether she had a rap about the occasion, to which she responded bluntly “no”.
      When he tried to ask more questions, a member of her security team rudely barged him out of the way – leaving F1 fans fuming.
      Martin later took to Twitter, writing: “I have felt under pressure on the grid before but by people called Senna, Prost, Schumacher, Mansell, Piquet, and so on.
      “Bodyguards visiting the grid for the first time don’t bother me, everyone’s got a job to do, but they could maybe learn some manners and respect on our patch.”
      Star rejection
      Owen Wilson rejected Martin at the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2012Credit: Sky
      Owen n wasn’t up for much of a chat with MartinCredit: Getty
      One of Martin’s most memorable celebrity snubs happened at the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2012, when Owen Wilson clearly wasn’t in the mood for a chat.
      The Night At The Museum star rejected Martin twice, even turning his back on him at one point, before he managed to get a word in.
      When Martin finally managed to get his attention, and asked whether he had been to a race before, Owen gave the deadpan reply: “I went to one in Spain last year,” before walking off.
      Clearly miffed, Martin said: “Owen Wilson at his second Grand Prix, always interesting to know.”
      ‘No comprende’
      Footie star Roberto Carlos told Martin he doesn’t speak EnglishCredit: Sky
      At the 2003 Spanish Grand Prix, Martin was excited when he spotted then-Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos on the grid.
      Asking if he’d be able to have a quick chat for British TV, Roberto, 50, responded in a high-pitched voice: “I don’t understand English.”
      But that didn’t stop Martin probing for gossip on the rumours that David Beckham was set to move to Real Madrid from Manchester United.
      Although Carlos didn’t utter a word, the look on his face spoke volumes and Martin walked away with a smile, joking: “That’s good, ‘no comprende’.” 
      Confusing stars
      Martin thought he was interviewing Patrick Mahomes at the Miami Grand Prix in 2022Credit: Sky
      At the Miami Grand Prix in 2022, Martin suffered an epic blunder when he confused Paolo Banchero, one of the NBA’s hottest stars, for Patrick Mahomes.
      It made for a pretty awkward interview but thankfully, Paolo saw the funny side.
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      Paolo and Patrick later had a good laugh about the encounter on Twitter at Martin’s expense.
      The two men are noticeably different in stature – Paolo is 6ft 10in, while Patrick is 6ft 3in – and both play completely different sports, as Patrick is an NFL star. More

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      I live by Silverstone – F1 fans always knock on our door for annoying reason… it led to funny encounter with Katie Price

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      IAN and Sharon Horwood hoped for a quiet life away from the hustle and bustle when they settled in a quaint village in Buckinghamshire.  The last thing they expected was glamour model Katie Price banging down their door and asking to use the toilet.
      The village of Silverstone, near the infamous race track, will be abuzz this weekendCredit: Dan Jones
      Preparations for this Sunday’s British Grand Prix were well underway when The Sun visited this weekCredit: Dan Jones
      But the bizarre incident was just one of the strange encounters they have faced while living next to the Silverstone racetrack, where the Formula One British Grand Prix is held every year.
      Katie – then known by her model name Jordan – was caught short in the 1990s while stuck in the gridlocked traffic that used to snake past their cul-de-sac.  
      She had earlier been straddling a race car wearing a yellow swimsuit.
      Shaking his head at the memory, father-of-three Ian, 60, recalls: “Typical me, I was asleep on the couch when it happened.
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      “I woke up to hear someone saying, ‘Jordan is using our toilet’.
      “I couldn’t believe my ears. The kids had been out on the street waving at the passing cars and asking for flags.
      “Jordan called out to them, saying she needed to use the loo.
      “The traffic was terrible at the time and it would be blocked for hours in both directions as there were so many cars.
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      Local residents say the noise from the track does carry depending on the wind directionCredit: Dan Jones
      Ian and Sharon Horwood say fans often knock on their door asking to use the toiletCredit: Dan Jones
      “She must have been desperate. The kids let her into the house and the rest is history.
      “I will forever be able to tell people, ‘Katie Price sat on my toilet’.”
      The incident took place when reality star Katie, now 45, worked as a Formula 1 grid girl, famously straddling one of Irish businessman Eddie Jordan’s yellow race cars as a publicity stunt.
      In 1998 she posed for a similar shot at the Silverstone Circuit with fellow glamour girls Melinda Messenger and Emma Noble.
      Eddie, who ran the race team Jordan GP team between 1991 and 2005, credited the ploy with creating a boom in motorsport.
      In 2017, he said: “The idea was it should be fun. Motor racing is a very serious business, very commercial and it needs to have a very respectable return on the investment.
      “But at the same time, it also needed to show flair, excitement and all of the other razzmatazz that goes with racing.
      “We had all the major models at the time, they were so keen to get into the yellow swimsuits. Katie Price, she was the catalyst.”
      Katie Price (centre) is among the people who have stopped at the Horwoods’ house asking to use their toiletCredit: PA:Press Association
      The traffic in neighbouring villages becomes grid-locked during the F1 weekendCredit: Dan Jones
      For the Horwoods, the increased interest has hugely affected life in the village of Dadford, which sits right on the perimeter, and where they have lived for the past 38 years.
      Sharon explained: “People knock on the door and ask to use the toilet all the time when there is a big race on.
      “For the most part we don’t mind. Some people staying overnight on the campsite next door will even ask for essentials like milk or tea or whatever.
      “But there are certain annoyances.
      I will forever be able to tell people, ‘Katie Price sat on my toilet’Ian Horwood, Silverstone resident
      “The campsite can turn into a big party at night with people drinking and playing music.
      “The traffic used to be a nightmare and it would be impossible to get anywhere on event days, but it’s much better since they introduced the dual carriageway down the road.”
      Maintenance supervisor Ian added: “Overall, we don’t mind living next to Silverstone. The noise from the track isn’t too bad as long as the wind isn’t blowing in this direction.
      “But we do wish they weren’t such stingy b*****s when it comes to giving out free tickets to local residents.
      “We only get them for the Classics, never for the Grand Prix.”
      Thousands of fans will descend on Silverstone this weekendCredit: Dan Jones
      Locals in the village say festival goers bring a lot of business their wayCredit: Dan Jones
      When the Sun visited Silverstone on Wednesday, the long weekend motorsport festival was already getting underway ahead of the race on Sunday.
      F1 fans were ordering pints at The White Horse pub well before midday and a jolly atmosphere was building on the sun-dappled streets.
      One local said: “For the most part, the festival goers are alright and they do bring a lot of business to the village.
      “But we do have a problem with traffic and people parking in places they aren’t supposed to.
      For the most part, the festival goers are alright and they do bring a lot of business to the village. But we do have a problem with trafficSilverstone local resident
      “You occasionally see vehicles three deep in the middle of the street because their owners have given up looking for a parking spot.”
      Bed and Breakfast owner Mark Henry, 70, and his partner Leslie Chaplin, 66, have found an innovative solution to coping with the influx.
      They run the ‘Chaos Arms’ pub in their back garden on race days, with an Elvis tribute act performing and last orders not until 11.30pm.
      Mark has become known as ‘Captain Chaos’ since starting the charity night 10 years ago.
      Mark Henry and Leslie Chaplin set up a ‘pub’ in their back garden during the F1 weekendCredit: Dan Jones
      The couple have run the ‘Chaos Arms’ pub charity event for 10 yearsCredit: Dan Jones
      He said: “It started off small but now we get up to 100 people here some nights.
      “I’m called Captain Chaos because it’s always chaotic and I leave everything to the last minute.
      “But my attitude is, we are stuck here and we have got to live with Silverstone being on our doorstep, we might as well have a party.
      “I know other residents have started making money by renting out their drives – I think for £50 for the weekend, which is half the cost of official parking.
      “But there are downsides to living here. The traffic can be terrible and this year they are closing the road next to my B&B, so I don’t know if we are going to be able to get in and out.
      My attitude is, we are stuck here and we have got to live with Silverstone being on our doorstep, we might as well have a partyMark Henry aka ‘Captain Chaos’, Silverstone resident
      “But we always have a laugh running the pub – people really look forward to it.”
      Construction worker Colin Stanbrook, 66, and his wife Lyn, 67, are two residents that are lucky enough to get free tickets to the GP.
      That is because Lyn works on the parish council that regularly has meetings with the race organisers.
      Colin said: “We’ve got tickets in the VIP ‘Legends’ section this year, which cost about £500 each.
      “Me and my son went last year and you’re sitting directly above the track and get free food and drink but it’s hard to impossible to meet the drivers. 
      Colin Stanbrook and his wife Lyn are two residents that are lucky enough to get free tickets to the GPCredit: Dan Jones
      Most residents say they wish organisers would give out free tickets to the F1 weekend to localsCredit: Dan Jones
      “Lewis Hamilton actually got booed last year and the reason was that while the other drivers waved as they went past, he didn’t even stop and people had waited hours to see him.”
      Author Gordon Blackwell, 80, also lives next to the sprawling Silverstone Circuit, which straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border and is accessed from the nearby A43. 
      He and his wife Doreen, 78, are old enough to remember the first British GP held there in 1948.
      Gordon has written three books on Silverstone and counted legendary race driver Sir Stirling Moss as a friend until he passed away in 2020.
      Lewis Hamilton is a good driver but it’s just not like the good old daysGordon Blackwell, long-time Silverstone resident
      He said: “I actually went to the second Grand Prix when I was about seven. I can just about remember it.
      “Later, when I grew up, I worked for the circuit for about 30 years. I worked on the gate and later in the archive room until I retired.
      “It used to be that you could stroll around the paddocks and watch the drivers working and ask for their autographs.
      “Stirling Moss was a friend. I met him at the British Racing Drivers Club. He would pop into the village and speak to people and there was much more of a community feeling back then.
      “It’s not like that now and I’ve lost interest in racing, to be honest.  
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      “Lewis Hamilton is a good driver but it’s just not like the good old days. Drivers like him never have the time to meet with people like us.”
      Gordon Blackwell, pictured with his wife Doreen, worked at the Silverstone circuit for 30 yearsCredit: Dan Jones
      Some residents complained about the noise from a nearby campsite used by festival goersCredit: Dan Jones
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      Ultimate footballers’ daughters rich list – Love Islander ‘raking in £1.5m a year’ to Man United WAG and OnlyFans star

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      THEY’VE watched their dads earn millions for kicking a ball around.And now, it seems the stunning daughters of these football legends are finding novel ways to make serious cash of their own.
      Amber Wise is currently in the Love Island villaCredit: Rex
      She’s the daughter of Chelsea FC’s Dennis WiseCredit: Getty
      Ex-Chelsea star Dennis Wise’s daughter Amber strutted into Love Island’s Casa Amor this week, seemingly trying to cash in on her surname – just like Gemma Owen, daughter of Michael, did last year.
      Here, brand and culture expert Nick Ede reveals just how much the kids of footie icons could earn in a year, purely by showing off their lavish lifestyles on social media.

      Amber Wise – £500k
      Father: Dennis Wise
      At only 19 years old, and surprisingly with no current social media presence, Nick says Love Island will be “the perfect way to raise Amber’s profile and make money”.
      However, she’ll need to get back on Instagram if she wants to make millions.
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      “I can see her successfully getting a fashion and beauty deal,” he adds.
      “And, depending on how long she lasts on Love Island, bagging a hot boyfriend too, which would do wonders for business.”
      Gemma Owen – £1.5m
      Father: Michael Owen
      Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma Owen could earn £1.5 million a year after Love Island
      Since appearing on Love Island last year, and coming second with now ex-boyfriend Luca Bish, Gemma, 20, has proven she’s a savvy businesswoman, with a whopping 1.9 million Instagram followers.
      Even before she went into the villa, she had her own bikini company, OG Beachwear, which she was often seen sunbathing in on the show, and now she’s an ambassador for PrettyLittleThing too.
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      Thanks to her clothing ranges, Nick believes she could be earning £1.5million a year.
      He also thinks dressage rider Gemma could follow in the footsteps of Love Island star-turned-ITV Racing host Chris Hughes, and land lucrative TV presenting jobs too.
      Hollie Shearer – £2m
      Father: Alan Shearer 
      Singer-songwriter Hollie Shearer could earn £2 million a year
      Alan Shearer’s daughter Hollie, 28, is a singer-songwriter with a fabulous figure, great sense of style and over 70,000 Instagram followers, and Nick believes she could earn £2million a year.
      He says: “With the Shearer surname, she’s bound to get a record deal and also model too, as she always tags brands in her social posts.”
      To top that off, Hollie has been dating England rugby player Joe Marchant, 26, since April 2022, which Nick says makes her the “perfect package”.
      Taylor Ward – £2m
      Father: Ashley Ward 
      Taylor Ward is now a WAG in her own right, having married Riyad Mahrez
      With 2.6 million followers on Instagram, Taylor Ward, 25, is hot property, and can easily rake in the dosh with brand deals.
      Nick says it doesn’t do her any harm being a WAG in her own right either, married to Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, 32, and mum to their daughter Mila, who turns one this month.
      The daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire’s Dawn Ward and footballer Ashley Ward also owns a very successful jewellery brand, ASTALIA, and could be earning £2 million a year.
      Matilde Mourinho – £3m
      Father: Jose Mourinho
      Jose Mourinho’s daughter Matilde has an extremely successful jewellery brand
      It seems Jose Mourinho isn’t the only Special One in the family, as his daughter Matilde, 27, has been making waves with her jewellery brand, Matilde Jewellery.
      The company charges up to £1,850 for pieces for both men and women.
      It scooped the Emerging Brand of the Year gong at the Professional Jeweller Awards, and is worn by Stormzy in his new video Mel Made Me Do It.
      Thanks to her extremely successful business, Nick says she can earn a whopping £3million a year.
      Estelle Bergkamp – £2m
      Father: Dennis Bergkamp
      Dennis Bergkamp’s content creator daughter Estelle is a ‘new breed of WAG’
      Dennis Bergkamp’s content creator Estelle Bergkamp, 27, can “command thousands per post,” and as much as £2million a year.
      Thanks to her relationship with Man United player Donny van de Beek, and her constant posting of their one-year-old daughter, Lomee, Nick says she’s a “new breed of WAG”.
      “There’ll be no stopping brands wanting to do deals,” he adds.
      It seems football runs in the family here!
      Alicia Scholes – £1m
      Father: Paul Scholes
      Paul Scholes passed down the sporty genes to his netball star daughter Alicia Scholes
      Former Man United player Paul Scholes has passed down his sporty genes to his 22-year-old daughter, Alicia, as she’s a netball player with a big future in the game.
      After being selected for the Future Roses for the first time last year, Alicia now has her sights set on the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
      With 111,000 Instagram followers “and sports brands queuing up to sponsor her, Nick believes she can earn £1 million a year.
      Maria Guardiola – £2m
      Father: Pep Guardiola
      Maria Guardiola is a successful model and influencer, earning £2m a year
      With a whopping 700,000 followers on Instagram, there’s no stopping 22-year-old Maria Guardiola.
      Nick says: “She’s a successful model and influencer who has worldwide appeal, and could easily earn £2 million in just one year.” 
      Bianca Gascoigne – £1.5m
      Father: Paul Gascoigne
      Gazza’s daughter Bianca Gascoigne has been a glamour model since the Noughties
      Gazza’s daughter Bianca Gascoigne, 36, started out as a glamour model in 2006.
      And she has been a reality TV star for many years, having been on everything from Celebrity Big Brother to Celebrity Coach Trip.
      Most recently, she appeared on Dancing With The Stars Italia – finishing as a runner-up.
      But Nick still believes, even with over 344,000 followers on Instagram, she could only earn £1.5 million.
      Dalma Maradona – £2m
      Father: Diego Maradona
      Diego Maradona’s daughter Dalma is a successful Argentine actress
      Dalma Maradona, 36, is a successful Argentine actress, having started her career at the age of nine, in the children’s television series Cebollitas.
      The star, who has a whopping 1.8 million followers on Instagram, has since appeared on stage and in film many times.
      Her most recent role was in short film Los Inquilinos.
      Chelsea Pearce – £1m
      Father: Stuart Pearce
      Stuart Pearce’s daughter Chelsea is a successful event rider
      While she’s only got just over 7,600 followers on Instagram, Stuart Pearce’s daughter Chelsea, 23, is a very successful event rider, having won the European Silver medal for Great Britain.
      Nick thinks she could earn a million a year, from horseriding alone.
      “She is passionate about her sport,” he says. “And she has the knowledge and professional accomplishments to make her a TV expert and have equestrians throwing cash at her. 
      “She’s also very likely to go on to compete in worldwide competitions like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.”
      Jade Leboeuf – £2m
      Father: Frank Leboeuf 
      Jade LeBoeuf has starred in films and is a successful model too
      Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf went into acting after hanging up his football boots, and his daughter Jade LeBoeuf, 32, has followed in his footsteps.
      She’s a successful model and actress, having starred in 2016 film Everlasting.
      And she’s “commanding the big bucks as an influencer on social media” with 171,000 followers.
      Danielle Favatto – £2m
      Father: Romario Favatto
      Romario Favatto’s daughter Danielle Favatto has joined OnlyFans
      Since becoming a mum to Maria, with footballer Fabio Henrique, in January this year, Romario’s daughter Danielle Favatto, 25, has cashed in on her mumfluencer fame.
      She’s even created an OnlyFans account.
      “As an Insta famous star who has been a brand ambassador for a betting group in Brazil for a long time, she can command thousands for one post, and can earn £2 million a year,” Nick says.
      Sophia Peschisolido – £1m
      Mother: Baroness Karren Brady
      West Ham CEO Baroness Karren Brady’s daughter could earn £1m a year
      Apprentice star Baroness Karren Brady has a fortune that eclipses most footballers – and she’s one of the sport’s most powerful figures as the CEO of West Ham United.
      Her daughter, Sophia Peschisolido, turned down the chance to appear in Love Island, but that hasn’t stopped her raking in the dough.
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      Nick says she could earn £1 million a year, thanks to brand partnerships with brands including Jack Wills, Boux Avenue, Lounge Underwear and Boohoo.
      He adds: “Shes not using her mothers name for fame but she’s using her business acumen for sure.” More

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      Inside footballer Dennis Wise’s wild life as ‘Crazy Gang’ hardman – from £3m punch to setting teammates’ clothes on fire

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      HE’S the lovable rogue who was never far from trouble during his 20-year playing career.But these days football legend Dennis Wise is a reformed character and proud dad-of-three.
      Dennis Wise was often in the headlines for his behaviour on and off the pitchCredit: Fotosports International
      His daughter Amber has now joined Love Island as one of the Casa Amor bombshellsCredit: Instagram
      And he’s become the second Premier League dad whose daughter is turning heads on Love Island.
      Amber Wise, 19, entered as a Casa Amor bombshell last weekend – following on from Michael Owen’s eldest Gemma appearing on the ITV2 show last year.
      During his football years central midfielder Wise was embroiled in numerous scandals and controversies, and even found himself in trouble with the law.
      Here, we look back at the 56-year-old’s wild life, from setting his teammates’ belongings on fire to the punch that cost him £3million.
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      Blue Peter scandal
      In 1983 Blue Peter was rocked by controversy when BBC staff discovered vandals had broken into the show’s garden at the rear of BBC Television Centre.
      Fuel oil had been poured into the pond, which killed several goldfish, while a 100-year-old urn donated by a pensioner had been smashed up.
      A plaque made by a disabled child was also destroyed, sparking public outrage.
      Although the identities of the vandals were never discovered, it was rumoured that Wise and fellow footie star Les Ferdinand had something to do with it.
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      Blue Peter’s garden was completely trashed, sparking public outrageCredit: BBC
      Les Ferdinand was asked whether Dennis had anything to do with the incidentCredit: Rex
      In a BBC interview in 2000, Les, 56, addressed the rumours, saying: “What I will say is I helped a few people over the wall.
      “We were just kids. I didn’t do anything other than help a few people over a wall. It was just a bit of fun.”
      When asked if his mate was involved, he said: “I’m not at liberty to say whether Dennis Wise was one of them.”
      But speaking in 2017, Les appeared to backtrack on his comments, claiming the interview had been a joke taken out of context.
      ‘Crazy Gang’ years
      Wise joined Wimbledon FC, nicknamed the Crazy Gang in 1985Credit: Getty
      In his teens, Dennis kicked off his football career as an apprentice at Southampton, but that was cut short when he fell out with manager Lawrie McMenemy.
      In 1985, aged 18, he signed with Wimbledon FC, which had earned the nickname The Crazy Gang due to their aggressive style of play, macho behaviour on and off the pitch, and the expensive practical jokes they played on each other and their managers.
      The rowdy bunch had a reputation for their lack of discipline, with pundits calling out their unprofessional approach to the game.
      Wise became a prominent member of the team and admitted in 2014: “We did get up to mischief. We did some strange things and funny things and those things you can get away with in those times.
      “We did things like letting fireworks off in hotels, put Vaseline on people’s car windows, let down tyres and burning Eric Young’s Brighton bag.
      “He constantly brought it in after joining from Brighton and it got on our nerves after a while, so we burnt it… you would never see these type of things happening now.”
      Dodged jail
      Wise joined Chelsea in 1990 for a then-record fee and had on-pitch bust-ups with rivals including Ashley ColeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Wise appeared in court after attacking a taxi driver and was ordered to pay compensationCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      After a successful stint at Wimbledon, Wise’s breakthrough came in 1990 when he joined Premier League side Chelsea for a then-record fee of £1.6million.
      Despite his wild reputation he was made captain, but cracks started to show during the 1994-1995 season, when he was sent off for swearing while playing Leeds United.
      In March 1995 he was found guilty of smashing through the glass partition of a cab and punching its 65-year-old driver.
      He was ordered to pay £1,234 in compensation, including £100 for damage to the driver’s glasses, and was stripped of the captaincy.
      Although he was handed a three-month prison sentence, it was overturned on appeal.
      That [holding] cell was the loneliest place on Earth. It was cold. It was desolate. I was tearful. I was scared. I am not ashamed to admit itDennis Wise
      In 2017, Wise recalled: “That [holding] cell was the loneliest place on Earth. It was cold. It was desolate. I was tearful. I was scared. I am not ashamed to admit it.
      “It dawns on you how lucky you are outside. I realised that I could lose everything through five minutes of madness.”
      That wasn’t the end of his troubles; during the 1998-1999 season Wise missed 15 matches for bad behaviour. He received three red cards and was charged (but later cleared) for biting the arm of Real Mallorca star Elena Marcelino.
      He also had spats with Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, Olivier Dacourt and Patrick Vieira.
      ‘£3million punch’
      Wise punched his teammate Callum Davidson and shattered his nose and jaw in 2002 -incident not captured hereCredit: Karl Winter
      After 11 years at Chelsea he was sold to Leicester City for £1.6m in 2001.
      On July 18 the following year Wise had a bust-up with his teammate Callum Davidson where he punched him, breaking his nose and jaw.
      After a two-week investigation Leicester made the decision to terminate his contract, costing Wise £3million.
      While he later won an appeal to have the decision thrown out, the dismissal was eventually reinstated.
      In a chat with The Sun at the time he said: “My sacking was a disgrace. Did you see West Ham players vote to sack John Hartson when he kicked team-mate Eyal Berkovic in the face and it was shown on national TV? No.”
      ‘Calmed down’
      Wise married his wife Claire in 2004 – the couple share three children togetherCredit: Rex
      He often shares adorable snaps of him and his wife on InstagramCredit: Rex
      Wise’s best pal Vinnie Jones was the best man at the weddingCredit: Alamy
      Following a stint with Millwall Wise put his wild past behind him when he married wife Claire in 2004, after eight years together.
      Fellow hardman and former Wimbledon and Chelsea teammate Vinnie Jones was his best man at the bash in Stoke Poges, Bucks.
      Wise prefers to keep his personal life under wraps and little is known about Claire, however he regularly posts adorable snaps of them together, including some on holiday in luxury spots like Dubai.
      The couple share three children together – Henry, Amber and George.
      Reflecting on family life, Wise said: “It’s lovely having kids. I stay in a lot more now and enjoy time with them. They have calmed me down.”
      The proud dad is said to be supportive of their daughter’s Love Island appearance, and has even signed her up to ex-Love Islander Gemma Owen’s agents.
      Wise is no stranger to reality TV, having appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2017 – where hosts Ant and Dec constantly joked about him being a “very small man”.
      At the time he said the biggest “special occasions” he’d be missing by going on the show were “kids’ sporting fixtures and friends’ big birthdays”.
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      Henry, 23, has followed his father’s footsteps; he was a substitute for Watford in the FA Cup three years ago – almost two decades after celebrating alongside his dad at Wembley.
      In recent years Wise has successfully invested in property – including a golf course – and runs a non-profit organisation that raises money for people with disabilities, which is believed to have raised over £1m.
      Amber appeared as a bombshell during the show’s Casa Amor stageCredit: Rex
      Henry followed in his father’s footsteps and is also a footballerCredit: Reuters
      Wise is now a football legend but he was once one of its most controversial playersCredit: Getty More