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    World Cup’s sexiest fan Ivana Knoll lands DJ role at festival set up by ex-Arsenal star and featuring Backstreet Boys

    THE WORLD’S “sexiest football fan” Ivana Knoll is set to make her debut as a DJ thanks to former Arsenal star Lukas Podolski.The German striker, now with Polish club Gornik Zabrze, began a new career as a concert promoter last year.Ivana Knoll is set to make her DJ debut thanks to Lukas PodolskiCredit: ReutersThe model has been practising her remixes in the studioCredit: Instagram @knolldollIvana will perform at Podolski’s Glucksgefuhle music festivalCredit: GettyShe hopes to connect with fans despite her broken legCredit: Instagram / knolldollPodolski has become a multi-millionaire thanks to his kebab and ice cream empireCredit: SplashPodolski has co-organised the Glucksgefuhle music festival at Germany’s Hockenheim motor racing circuit.Headlined by the Backstreet Boys, the four-day event is set to attract 200,000 fans before ending on Sunday.And the ex-Gunner, 39, has invited World Cup sensation Ivana to DJ at the festival under her stage name Knolldoll.The former Miss Croatia is set to perform despite breaking her shin while leaving a nightclub on Greek island Mykonos last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGerman-born influencer Ivana, 31, said: “Even a broken leg won’t dampen my spirits. The doctors told me I’d need to use crutches for three weeks.”But I was able to walk unaided after a fortnight. I can lift 40 kilos once again, and the physio told me he’s never seen such a quick recovery.”I’m very excited about the festival, even though I can’t yet jump around, dance or wax my leg.”But I hope to transmit my energy to the fans. I’m preparing my set at home, and working on my own remixes in the studio.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPodolski’s £180m empirePodolski has built a business empire which includes a chain of kebab shops and an ice cream brand.He first launched his dessert brand Ice Cream United in 2017, two years after leaving Arsenal.A year later, his first Mangal Doner kebab shop opened in the city and now consists of around 30 branches across Germany.His business acumen has seen him raise his net worth to a reported £177.5million.That figure includes his career earnings as a player, with Podolski one of Arsenal’s highest paid players during his time at the club.He has also launched a music festival, sports centre and a football tournament featuring influencers, former players and fans.”I hope to get them finished in time for Friday. I’m really looking forward to the festival and all the artists.”Especially the Backstreet Boys – I’ve never yet seen them play live before.”I’m a former Arsenal star – now I’m worth nearly £180MILLION after building kebab empire and ice cream brandGlucksgefuhle, which translates as Happy Feelings, has been likened to the Coachella mega-festival in California.Podolski and partner Markus Krampe first staged the event last summer.The striker spent three years with Arsenal, winning the 2014 FA Cup and scored 31 goals in 82 games.Polish-born Podolski went on to play in Turkey and Japan before retuning home to join Gornik. He is under contract with the Ekstraklasa club until 2025.The Backstreet Boys are set to headline the festivalCredit: Getty More

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    Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa joins OnlyFans just days after surprise transfer to Sydney FC

    FANS wonder if Douglas Costa will show what’s he’s got Down Under – after the star joined Sydney FC AND OnlyFans in a shock double move.But the former Juventus and Bayern Munich winger explained he’s not linking up with the adult site for the usual explicit reasons.Sydney FC say Douglas Costa may be the A-League’s best ever signingCredit: GettyPaige VanZant is another top athlete to join the subscription websiteCredit: InstagramMadelene Wright raked in huge sums on OnlyFansCredit: instagram / @madelene_wrightA-Leaguers Sydney have unveiled the former Brazil star, 33, as a marquee signing.But it’s unlikely he’ll be doing any unveiling on OnlyFans.Instead the ex-LA Galaxy man will use the subscription site to promote his status as a “brand ambassador” for elite athletes.A string of other sporting celebrities have opened OnlyFans accounts – for varying reasons.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSTennis bad-boy Nick Kyrgios promised “it’s all on the table” when he signed up last year – including “gaming, tattoos, my intimate side”.MMA icon Paige VanZant has amassed more than 1.3million likes for her exclusive content on the often X-rated site.English footballer Madelene Wright told SunSport she raked in more than £500,000 from just her first year on OnlyFans.And Team GB’s Olympic bronze-winning swimmer Jack Laugher also revealed he has been cashing in on the way to splashing wins.Most read in FootballYorkshire swimmer Jack Laugher is also on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @jacklaugherFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCosta launched his account on August 8 – and so far it’s FREE.At the moment it contains just a handful of photos from his footballing career and a video of him boxing.Football icons’ strange hobbiesBut he promised to “create exclusive content for my fans they will not be able to see on any other social network” – to make a “big difference”.In a statement to The Sydney Morning Herald, he added: “I decided to join OnlyFans because I believe in the credibility of the company and its potential for global reach.”Overall, this alliance has everything to be very interesting and successful. “The segment in which OnlyFans seeks to have athletes as brand ambassadors has a great impact on the market.”I am more than happy to be part of it, especially as one of the pioneers in the football segment.”Meanwhile, Sydney are cock-a-hoop to recruit such a famous name, someone who has won the Bundesliga and Serie A three times apiece.Club coach Ufuk Talay claimed it was “exciting to be able to attract” a player of his “calibre”.Talay said. “He is a world-class talent with 24 career trophies.”His experience and knowledge will be a positive influence on the playing group.”Sydney chairman Scott Barlow went even further in his Costa assessment.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe raved: “He is one of the most high-profile footballers to ever play on these shores and the eyes of the football world will be on Sydney FC and the A-League this season.”The club’s two other international signings are both midfielders – uncapped Brazilian Leo Sena, 28, and  26-year-old Anas Ouahim, who played for Morocco Under-23s.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Former Premier League star shares beach pic with stunning bikini-clad wife… then savages troll in brutal five word blast

    RAPHINHA showed off a beach break with his bikini-clad wife as he tore into trolls.The Barcelona winger shared loving photos as he relaxed with a smile and ravaged critics with some brutal comebacks.Many fans reckon pictures speak louder to trolls than wordsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphinha/Raphinha and Natalia Rodrigues are one of Brazilian sport’s glamour couplesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphinha/Raphinha split opinion by deciding to hit back at sad jibesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/raphinha/Raphinha posed in just swim shorts with his arms round Natalia Rodrigues, a childhood friend who he began dating three years ago and wed in February 2022.But followers of the former Leeds hero were divided between praise for his straight-talking and shock that he took time out to deal with “keyboard warriors”.One of the strangest pieces of abuse faced by Raphinha was this message: “I’m not ugly I just don’t have money.”But the 68-cap Brazilian responded with: “You ugly even with money.”READ MORE TOP STORIESRaphinha arguably fired into the top corner even more fiercely with another reply.One social media user queried: “What would happen to you if you weren’t a Barca player?”The ex-Rennes and Sporting Lisbon ace retorted: “A lot more man than you, monster.”Prem giants like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with Raphinha since he switched from Elland Road to Barca in July 2022.Most read in FootballRaphinha’s partner Rodrigues is a huge star onlineCredit: Instagram @taia_belloliBut the Spanish giants have generally insisted he is not for sale.And in fact transfer talk over the 27-year-old faded dramatically over the last summer.Who are these famous footballers?FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNow the main speculation is over why Raphinha has engaged with sad comments online.One fan wrote: “Why is he entertaining keyboard warriors.”Watch Raphinha PUNCH Marcos Alonso’s seat repeatedly in meltdown after Barcelona star is subbed against Man UtdRaphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds two years agoCredit: RexAnother said of the “ugly” flare-up: “The crazy thing is Raphinha is handsome so makes no senseA third observer handed out this advice: “Raphinha should stop replying and just enjoy life.”And a fourth put snide remarks down to jealousy.He posted: “Raphinha is living there dream lives playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world making 6 figures weekly lol whilst they do nothing but hate.”Meanwhile, the superstar is recuperating on the international break with his partner Natalia.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd many of his fans reckon the 25-year-old Instagram star is the only person who should be an influencer on him when it comes to online views.Rodrigues starting dating the footballer in 2021 and wed the next yearCredit: Instagram / @taia_rodriguessShe has been known as the fashionista of the Brazilian WAGsCredit: Instagram / @taia_rodriguessNatalia shares exotic fans with her army of online followersCredit: Instagram @taia_belloliNatalia has known Raphinha since childhoodCredit: Instagram / @taia_rodriguess More

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    Chelsea legend’s daughter sends fans wild in black see-through lingerie as they say ‘how can you be so wonderful?’

    JADE LEBOUEF has stunned her fans with her latest post on Instagram.The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf wowed as she posed in classy outfit for her followers.Jade Leboeuf has stunned on her Instagram once againCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe French influencer is regularly wowing her fansCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufJade paired some flowing cream trousers with black lingerie for the photoshoot.She posted the snaps alongside a thoughtful caption that read: “True strength lies in the gentleness with which we face life.”Being both tender and powerful is where all the magic lies.”Her fans were blown away by her words, but even more taken aback by the snaps themselves.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMany rushed to the comments section to shower her with compliments.One wrote: “Always gorgeous and classy!”While another added: “You are perfect”.A third asked: “How can you be so wonderful?”Most read in FootballAnd a fourth gushed: “You are so beautiful Jade”.Jade has amassed a huge number of adoring fans with her social media stardom and is regularly sharing posts that send her followers into a frenzy.Chelsea legend’s daughter cheekily shows off her bum in bold outfit as stunned fans say ‘excuse me?’ The 33-year-old boasts over 235,000 followers on Instagram and is no stranger to a racy picture.Most recently she risked an Instagram ban while posing in a white top for her followers. While she sent her fans into a meltdown with a snap of her wearing some lace lingerie back in July.Jade is married to French reality TV personality Stephane Rodrigues and the pair have a three year old son together.Dad Frank earned himself an impressive 50 caps for his country and was part of their 1998 World Cup winning squad.At club level he made over 200 appearances for Chelsea and picked up two FA Cups in the process.Take a look inside Jade’s glamorous life…Jade is followed by nearly a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe is always driving her fans madCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe French national works as a modelCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe was used to the limelight from an early age as the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeufJade is always showing off her fashion senseCredit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear bold looksCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramHer fans are always complimenting her looksCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHe was also a World Cup winner with France in 1998, giving him legendary status in his home countryCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufJade is now making her own way on social mediaCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf More

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    Football club hire topless model labelled ‘the Czech Pamela Anderson’ to raise stars’ morale

    A CZECH football club has found a way to raise its players’ morale… by hiring a topless model to conduct post-match interviews.Usti nad Labem have been trying to rise up once again since dropping out of the top flight in 2011.A Czech football club have hired topless model Tana BystronovaCredit: INSTAGRAMTana, right, conducts post-match interviews with playersCredit: INSTAGRAMUsti nad Labem have improved results since her arrivalCredit: INSTAGRAMTana has mostly worked as a topless modelCredit: INSTAGRAMShe is also an actress and influencerCredit: INSTAGRAMAnd combines her job with work as a make-up artistCredit: INSTAGRAMTana is known as the ‘Czech Pamela Anderson’Credit: INSTAGRAMThey have recently recruited glam model Tana Bystronova to work in their media department.Tana, labelled the Czech Pamela Anderson, interviews Usti’s players for the club’s social media channels.The Bohemia-based side has responded well to go top of the third division with 13 points from six games.And interest in the club, newly renamed FK Viagem Usti nad Labem, has gone wild in central Europe.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBlonde Tana has worked as an influencer and model as well as a make-up artist.She said on her new role: “This is a new opportunity in my life, even though I have been modelling for a long time.”This is a completely different challenge, and I really like it because I love football.”We are doing a bizarre promotion, but there is also a sporting core to it. Everyone can find what suits them.Most read in Football”The key is to attract attention, because in today’s world this is the only way to succeed.”Tana has taken her influencer persona into the club, and boasts more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.Premier League stadium given subtle makeover during international breakShe boasts more than 100,000 Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAMHer social media is full of glamorous picsCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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    Laura Woods names her all-time Premier League XI with Man Utd and Arsenal legends dominating

    LAURA WOODS has named her all-time Premier League XI and boss – with a shock midfield three and NO Sir Alex Ferguson.The footie presenter’s best starting line-up is also dominated by four Arsenal and Manchester United legends.Laura Woods was asked to pick her Premier League all-time XIArsenal hero Patrick Vieira made the cutWoods, 37, mocked up her ultimate Prem XI for BETMGM, with only ONE current player making the cut.In goal, Woods went for Peter Schmeichel, pointing to the impressive accolades achieved by the former Man United keeper.The Denmark international won 15 major honours under Ferguson, including the Treble in 1999 and five Prem titles.Arsenal fan Woods only included one of Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard – solely opting for the ex- Liverpool captain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe said: “In the team that Gerrard was in, I think he just dragged everybody up to his level, and I don’t think Liverpool would have had the success of that generation without him.”The rest of the midfield trio was made up by former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira and Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne.Woods said: “Vieira is an incredible player. Again, another leader, so strong. I loved him and Roy Keane going at it in the tunnel.”Vieira won three Premier League titles, while former Man United captain Keane lifted seven.Most read in FootballGary Neville, Rio Ferdinand, Tony Adams and Ashley Cole made up Woods’ back-four.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd it’s hard to argue with her front-three of Cristiano Ronaldo, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.But in a true to shock to everybody – or maybe no one – Woods finished her dream matchday squad with Invincibles manager Arsene Wenger.How Euro 2024 host Laura Woods finally tamed Love Island’s biggest bad boy Adam Collard who made Joey Essex look like a puppyShe said: “Wenger changed the Premier League. No one’s done it unbeaten since. “Everything about the way he treated those players and the way he dragged them from the pubs to the most professional era football in England had ever seen. I think he changed the game in this country.”Meanwhile, Woods hosts Prem football every Saturday on TNT and is a lead presenter on the channel’s Uefa Champions League coverage, after stepping down from her role at talkSPORT.The award-winning broadcaster is expecting her first child with former Love Islander boyfriend Adam Collard, 28.The loved-up couple recently enjoyed a romantic getaway to Ibiza at the end of August.Arsenal manager Arsene Wengergot the nod ahead of Fergie More

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    Meet Jenny ‘The Tennessee Gangster’ Savage – the glam bare-knuckle star named after Macho Man who fights Elle Brooke

    JENNY SAVAGE is the bare-knuckle star named after a WWE legend who is challenging for Elle Brooke’s Misfits Boxing throne.Savage – real name Jennifer Clausius – faces Brooke at Misfits 18 in Newcastle on Saturday night.Jenny Savage is the bare-knuckle star named after a WWE legendCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Her nickname is based on WWE star Macho Man Randy SavageCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Savage crossed over from MMA and bare-knuckle to boxingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/Elle Brooke fights Savage in NewcastleCredit: @ellebrookeukThe American has also earned the nickname “The Tennessee Gangster” throughout her bare-knuckle and MMA career.But she now crosses over to boxing in a move which has been a long time coming.Savage, 31, told Fred Talks Fighting: “I’ve always wanted to be a boxer, with gloves on, not without.”This is actually a dream come true to have what I would consider my first boxing match.READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ve had two exhibitions prior. But I’ve had to find them myself at the last minute in weird circumstances and I feel like this will be my first boxing test.”I haven’t worn 8oz gloves at all. I mean, I’ve had 6oz gloves, MMA gloves but this will be my biggest fight to date and my first time wearing these kind of gloves.”It’s not like bare-knuckle boxing, I believe it’s more comparable to a collision where bare-knuckle is more superficial with the cuts and things of such, you can break your hand like I did.”But I feel like I’m battle-tested because of bare-knuckle, I’m battle-tested because of my mixed martial arts background and overall I’ve just been submerged in boxing.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Overall, I just feel like it’s going to be my night and I have no doubts.”The boxing newcomer took inspiration from WWE icon “Macho Man” Randy Savage.Elle Brooke’s 10 most liked Instagram postsBut she earned her nickname the hard way having debuted in MMA professionally in 2018. That night, she featured on UFC boss Dana White’s “Lookin’ for a Fight” series but she suffered defeat to Jamie Milanowski.After seven MMA fights and three losses, she crossed over to bare-knuckle boxing where she had six fights, winning three.Now it is time to put on the boxing gloves to fight Brooke – in what is a literal dream come true.Savage said: “I predict that I’m going to knock her out in the second round or I’m going to TKO her. I’m going to stop her.”I just have dreams about it. I have actually had dreams about getting this opportunity before.”I want to say, I was really down wondering what I was going to do next. “My first boxing fight in Nashville almost didn’t happen due to confusion in information.”I was like, ‘Dude, I really want this fight.’ I asked myself why and I went within.”And then I took a nap and had a dream that I was fighting Elle.”I’m pretty prophetic and when I commit, when I get away from fear and doubt, magical things happen.”Savage has a teenage son Cayden – whose father tragically committed suicide during the coronavirus pandemic.And she uses his sad passing as a form of inspiration to better her and son Cayden’s life.Savage opened up: “He lit a fire underneath me for my son – not spitefully because I was upset with him – but just to be the strong person that my son needs.”Because my son is just like his father; he’s bright, intelligent, misunderstood, a very beautiful human and I believe we all have our own beauty that we should embrace for ourselves.”We always anticipate the love for others but at the end of the day we’re the ones in that ring, in that cage, on that mat in the gym a lot of the times alone.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to have that inner strength and be reminded that life is within us and we’ve got to pull it out sometimes ourselves.”It’s not easy but I believe it’s worth living and life is beautiful.”Savage says she even dreamed of fighting Elle Brooke one dayThe American has had boxing exhibitions beforeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thetennesseegangster/ More

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    Lionel Messi’s glam Wag Antonela loving new season as ‘soccer mom’ and is joined on sidelines by special guest

    LIONEL MESSI’S wife Antonela Roccuzzo took social media by storm as she kicked off a new season as a “soccer mom”.Antonela, 36, took her son Thiago for training and posted a series of selfies with her child on Instagram.Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo took her son Thiago to training for a new season as a ‘soccer mom’Antonela was joined by an unexpected guest while sitting on the touchlineAntonela was joined by a lizard while watching her son in actionAntonela will also be supporting Messi during another season with Inter MiamiCredit: AFPMessi’s childhood sweetheart took a seat by the touchline and was joined by an unexpected visitor while watching her son in action.And that was none other than a cute lizard that just happened to be passing by.Antonela posted: “New season of soccer mom starts.”Fans went wild as the photos attracted almost 1.5million likes from her 40.2m followers.Read More on FootballOne fan commented: “The most beautiful.”Another posted: “Goddess.”A third wrote: “What a beautiful family. We love you eternally.”This fan said: “The queen.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd that one gushed: “You are the most beautiful in the whole world.”Messi, 37, is currently sidelined with an injury and watched his team Inter Miami in action from the stands alongside Antonela two weeks ago during a home match against Cincinnati at the Chase Stadium.Work out which global sporting icon lives in this waterside padBut it was the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s partner that stole the headlines as she noticed the Apple TV cameramen were keeping a close eye on her and blew a kiss directly down the lens. More