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    Elle Brooke controversially DRAWS against Paige VanZant after knocking down ex-UFC star in thrilling OnlyFans battle

    ELLE BROOKE fought to an epic draw against Paige VanZant despite scoring a big knockdown. The pair of OnlyFans stars headlined on Misfits 15 in Houston, Texas and put on a thriller over five rounds. Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle BrookeCredit: @thedumbledongBrooke, 26, got off to the perfect start by putting VanZant, 30, on the seat of her pants with a huge right hand in the opener. But ex-UFC contender VanZant used her experienced to claw back to a split-decision draw. – which was slammed by Brooke’s boxer pal Ebanie Bridges who was ringside.VanZant said afterwards: “I said it would be a tough fight, the whole camp. I knew how tough she was, I took the fight for a reason.”I was excited, I watched her past fights, I knew it would be tough. It is what it is. it sets up the perfect rematch.”READ MORE IN BOXINGBrooke believed she did enough to nick a win on the cards but credited former bare-knuckle boxer VanZant for her resilience. She said: “I think I started strong but one of Paige’s best assets is she doesn’t let a bad round affect the next one. I think if anything she got stronger at the end of the fight whereas I dipped.”After being floored in round one, VanZant came out in the second and landed a big left hook, but took one in exchange.Brooke scored with a flurry of shots in the third round to leave VanZant needing to turn things around in the final four minutes. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the American rallied back in the fourth and fifth with the busier work between the two to take the bout to the cards. And after all three judges failed to separate the pair, both called for a rematch.EXCLUSIVE: I make hundreds of thousands on OnlyFans but now I want to become a world champion after boxing changed my lifeVanZant said: “I signed a multi-fight contract for a reason, so yeah it looks like we’re going to do it one more time in Dubai, it sounds like.”And Brooke added: “I mean it’s one of those things, you have to rewatch it because when you’re in there you’re getting hit but you’re also hitting.”I don’t think I’m experienced enough to think, ‘I’m 100 per cent winning this.’ “But because of the knockdown I can see me winning it but I’ll have to watch it back.”I was just saying to Paige, we now we get a big money rematch! This is perfect.”Misfits Boxing co-founder Mams Taylor – manager to YouTuber-turned boxer KSI – revealed the rematch will be run back in the UK, not Dubai, as VanZant believed.Taylor confirmed: “We’re going to see them back in the ring in the UK. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Elle came out here on Paige’s turf, now Paige is going to return the favour in the UK.”It was decided in that very ring moments after the announcement of it being a draw. They both want it. Let’s run it back.” More

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    Fans gush ‘those legs’ as ex-Premier League Wag and ‘world’s hottest woman’ Viktoria Varga stuns in revealing dress

    VIKTORIA VARGA has left fans in awe with her latest Instagram post.The model and wife of ex-Southampton ace Graziano Pelle stunned in a leggy dress while in Dubai.Viktoria Varga stunned with her latest Instagram postCredit: Instagram vikyvargaShe posed in a classy dressCredit: Instagram vikyvargaViktoria was wowing while in DubaiCredit: Instagram vikyvargaShe showed off some accessories in another picCredit: Instagram vikyvargaViktoria, who has been labelled as the “world’s hottest woman”, posed for the camera in a chequered dress with some matching accessories.The social star posted the photos with the caption: “Admiring the palm shadows as the sun sets.”And her adoring fans were left with their jaws on the floor at the sight of the snaps.Many flooded to the comments section to shower Viktoria with compliments.READ MORE IN SPORTOne wrote: “Best legs ever!”While another added: “Beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful beautiful… the most beautiful. Simply fabulous.”A third simply commented: “Those legs”.And a fourth wrote: “Every day that passes you become more and more beautiful and wonderful.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSViktoria is always wowing her followers with her uploads including most recently when she was crowned “Queen Viktoria” after a bikini snap.She is no stranger to posing in a bikini as the founder of her very own swimwear brand, Vama.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024Her uploads have earned her an army of followers with over 600,000 fans keeping up to date with her Instagram exploits.As well as her successful social career, Viktoria works as a model.She is also married to ex-Premier League striker Graziano Pelle.The Hungarian married Pelle in July of 2022 in the south of Italy.Pelle spent two years in the Premier League with the Saints where he scored 23 times in 68 appearances and most recently played for Italian outfit Parma.And the pair previously spent some time in China after Pelle was offered a monster £260,000-per-week contract at Chinese Super League side Shandong Lueng.TAKE A PEEK INTO VIKTORIA’S GLAMOROUS LIFESTYLE…Viktoria Varga works as a modelCredit: InstagramShe also has an incredible social media followingCredit: Instagram @vikyvargaViktoria runs her own swimwear companyCredit: Instagram / @ vikyvargaShe is regularly wowing her fans with her uploadsCredit: Instagram / @ vikyvargaViktoria heralds from HungaryCredit: Instagram @vikyvargaShe was previously labelled as the ‘world’s hottest woman’Credit: Instagram @vikyvargaVikroia is married to former Premier League star Graziano PelleCredit: INSTAGRAM @vikyvarga More

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    Elle Brooke in stunning body transformation as she shows off toned abs and vows to ‘snatch Paige Vanzant’s soul’

    ELLE BROOKE did everything but spar in her bra as she stripped to her underwear for a routine alerting Paige VanZant she is fighting fit.The two sporty influencers who were OnlyFans models clash on Sunday in the latest Misfits Boxing event in Houston, Texas.Elle Brooke reckons she looks sharp for her big nightCredit: InstagramElle is in prime condition for the fight on SundayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/Th Brit has already had an awkward face-off with VanZantCredit: InstagramAnd Elle, 26, confirmed her abs are more taut than ever as she aims to teach the 30-year-old ex-MMA star a surprise lesson.The Brit has completed a body transformation designed to suggest the fight between the popular pair can match the hype.Elle flexed her biceps like a body-builder as she did a slow spin for the camera.And she insists she can leave her American opponent in a whirl after a build-up that has included two dramatic face-to-face encounters.READ MORE ON ELLE BROOKEFans were given a silent fright when the pair went uncomfortably quiet for ages at their second meeting earlier this week.The awkward exchange came when they were asked to give each other nicknames.That followed Elle delivering an early blow – by claiming Paige has “fallen off” as she’s lost her last two bareknuckle fights and three of her final four UFC outings.She then dished out a follow-up pounding by adding: “You had your hype when you were in the UFC but now you’ve lost that pull.”Most read in BoxingPaige responded by all but forcing Elle to admit it was her “first time in a main event”.Both are thought to be worth about £3million-plus.EXCLUSIVE: I make hundreds of thousands on OnlyFans but now I want to become a world champion after boxing changed my lifeBut Paige’s Instagram following of 3.1m eclipses Elle’s total of 936,000.Now it’s up to the social media dazzlers this weekend to show whose banter has got the ring of truth about it – by adding real wham to their glam.Elle Brooke has a huge following onlineCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongElle Brooke traded in OnlyFans for boxingCredit: PAShe also showed fans a red outfitCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongElle always embraces the seasons traditionsCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongLast week she posed in laceCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongShe recently posed in a pink lingerieCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongAnd also embraced yellowCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongThe influencer posed with a championship beltCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongElle recently visited the USCredit: Instagram @thedumbledongIncluding visiting TexasCredit: https://www.instagram.com/thedumbledong/ More

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    Chelsea legend’s daughter puts on busty display in very daring see-through corset top

    JADE LEBOEUF planted more French bliss on her fans as she looked captivating in a corset.The daughter of Chelsea defensive legend Frank Leboeuf came out on the attack with more striking photos.Jade Leboeuf was seeping with glamour in Sunset BoulevardCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufThe digital creator could not have dressed more distinctivelyCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufJade was even called ‘Queen Joan’ by one of her French admirersCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe influencer is known for her elegant shotsCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufIn exotic snaps posted on her Instagram story, she tagged Chateau Marmont – an upmarket hotel in Sunset Boulevard.The influencer has become Jade LA-bouef this week as she dazzles her admirers during a trip to Los Angeles.She wore a see-through top with a long golden necklace in one shot.And for another mirror selfie, she put on an open leather-style jacket – this time with a simmering pearl-coloured chain and matching square ear-rings.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThe digital creator is famed for sharing sultry, elegant pictures with her army of social media followers.And after arriving in LA, the globe-trotting trendsetter revealed she “felt cute” in a mini-skirt on Melrose Avenue – much celebrated for its high-end restaurants.Japanese food was on her menu  – while still providing her online admirers with plenty to savour.Jade dazzled in an all-black outfit, accompanied by a huge smile, which drew praise such as “magnificent” and sublime”Most read in FootballIn fact, one enthusiast was driven to near poetry.The fervent follower wrote: “The beauty of a woman is a gentle whisper of the divine, lighting up the world around her.”Chelsea icon’s daughter flashes underwear on camera before going braless in elegant black dress to leave fans speechlessSuch words sum up how Jade’s style in pics is matching the elegance of her father on the pitch – in their own different ways.Lebeouef Senior won the World Cup with France in 1998, as well as the FA Cup twice with Chelsea.Now his daughter has 243,000 followers on Instagram alone, offering fashion shopping amongst her array of enterprises.Jade describes herself as a digital creatorCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe stunning model is followed by over a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe regularly shares risque contentCredit: 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 @jadeleboeufHer posts tend to draw hoards of comments with fans often describing her as ‘beautiful’ and ‘sexy’Credit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear revealing outfitsCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramSee-through outfits are a favouriteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHe won two FA Cups during his time in West London when Jade was still a kidCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHe was also a World Cup winner with France in 1998, giving him legendary status in his home countryCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeuf More

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    ‘You’re only here because of your t**s’ – Newcastle Wag and sports presenter Diletta Leotta opens up on sexist abuse

    LORIS KARIUS’ partner Diletta Leotta has opened up on the sexist abuse she receives as a TV presenter. Diletta – a regular on DAZN in Italy – revealed the hate she got right from the start of her career.Diletta Leotta has opened up on the sexist abuse she receives as a TV presenterCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe is the partner of goalkeeper Loris KariusCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe couple have been together since 2022Credit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe told F Magazine: “The worst thing was: ‘You’re only here because of your t**s.’ “A colleague from Sky Sport told me how people were talking about me.”I had just arrived, I was twenty years old: it hurt like crazy. At home that evening I let out a liberating cry. “That brought out the lion in me, I learned a lot. I got my degree [in law] so that no one could ever say something like that to me again.” READ MORE IN football Keeper Karius – who has had a string of glam girlfriends in the past – is believed to have met Diletta in Paris.They then began dating in 2022 and welcomed their baby daughter Aria in August 2023.Karius – formerly of Liverpool – has been at Newcastle since 2022 but looks set to leave in the summer. And it comes after Diletta – who he proposed to in February – called for him to LEAVE as she lives back home in Italy with their daughter. Most read in FootballShe told Tuttosport: “Loris has people at his side who work for him. I live in Milan, so let’s say being close to Milan would be ideal for us.“I always tell him, players who come to Serie A then fall in love with Italy and often stay there forever. I think that could happen to him too.“[He should join] Monza or any other team in Italy. I would be happy if he came to Italy to play near his family. “Newcastle is very inconvenient because there are no direct flights. Neither about Paris nor about Amsterdam.”The couple are now engagedDiletta is a regular on DAZN in ItalyCredit: InstagramShe publicly called on Karius to leave NewcastleCredit: Getty More

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    Laura Woods gives health update after horror injury worried fans as TNT Sports presenter ‘looks forward’ to Euro 2024

    LAURA WOODS is “looking forward” to hosting ITV’s Euro 2024 coverage as she provided a health update on her horror injury.Fans were devastated last week when the award-winning presenter was forced to pull out of the coverage for the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight.Laura Woods appeared in public for the first time yesterday after her accidentCredit: GoffThe star suffered a nasty cut to her face and arm on holidayCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoods was taken to hospital to receive treatment by her boyfriend Adam CollardCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyITV announced Woods as presenter when confirming their Euro 2024 line-upCredit: ITVThat was due to a nasty-looking injury she suffered in a freak accident that left her hospitalised with Becky Ives replacing her on TNT Sports. Woods posted a heartfelt note on Friday to announce her nasty news that occurred while on holiday with boyfriend Adam Collard.The TNT Sports and ITV star explained how she accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.That left her with some nasty injuries surrounding her eye and a large gash on the back of her arm but Woods bravely stepped out in public again yesterday.READ MORE ON LAURA WOODSThe 36-year-old, dressed in a smart black outfit and white trainers, covered her eyes with a pair of large sunglasses and kept her injuries protected by a bandage.Now concerned fans will not have to wait long to see the star back on their screens following the injuries.Rival channel BBC first announced their Euro 2024 line-up before ITV followed suit with their list of pundits and confirmation that Woods would be on presenting duties yesterday.As the broadcaster posted the news on X, Woods then shared the announcement along with a message that read: “Looking forward to this.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne of her many fans then replied: “How’s your face, girl? Hopefully recovering well.”To which Woods responded with: “Healing really well, I’m chuffed.”Laura Woods gets hair done and dresses up for award show Another asked her: “How’s your recovery going Laura?”And once again she reassured worried followers that she was well on the mend.“Really good thanks,” Woods responded. “A lot better than I thought it would go, so I’m really happy.”There was also one more confirmation that she would be back on our screens.A fellow follower said: “Great line up. Don’t come into contact with any glass ! We need you there!”And that led to her replying with a reassuring one-word answer that read: “Promise.”The action in Germany gets underway on June 4 when ITV provides live coverage of the opening match between the hosts and Scotland in Munich.READ MORE SUN STORIESITV will also show England’s final group game against Slovenia.And they will have picks one, two and three of the Round of 16 as well as first pick of the Semi-finals with Mark Pougatch also sharing hosting duties with Woods.The award-winning star has become a huge favourite with sport fansCredit: RexThe 36-year-old also fronts TNT Sports’ football coverageCredit: RexLaura Woods is in a relationship with Adam CollardCredit: InstagramWoods regularly wows her followers on social mediaCredit: InstagramShe has over 760,000 followers on Instagram aloneCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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    Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann looks stunning as she shows off skills in a bikini leaving fans ‘jealous of Douglas Luiz’

    ALISHA LEHMANN has wowed her fans by showing off her football skills on social media.The WSL star is in Brazil enjoying a holiday following the end of the season.Alisha Lehmann showed off her skills on InstagramCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7The Aston Villa star is in BrazilCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann, 25, helped Aston Villa to a 7th placed finish in the league with two goals in 15 appearances.The winger has built up an enormous online following with her glamourous posts.She often incorporates football into her posts and did the same while visiting Brazil.Lehmann shared pictures of herself practising her skills poolside while wearing a brightly coloured bikini. READ MORE ON SPORTIn a video, she managed to juggle the ball onto the back of her neck and perform some press-ups.She shared the images and video on Instagram for her 16.6million followers.Her fans loved the post as they flooded the comment section.One fan pined: “Beautiful.”Most read in FootballA second posted: “Nice skills! You might be the coolest.”A third commented: “Baller!!”Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024A fourth said: “Jealous of Douglas Luiz.”A fifth joked: “I would like to be this ball.”Another added: “My favourite player.”Lehmann is dating Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz, with the couple first making their relationship public back in 2021.And in March they shared a clip of them together as they celebrated Valentine’s Day.The two split up for a period last year, but announced they were back together with a New Year’s Instagram post in January.Scroll down to see more of Alisha’s glam lifeAlisha Lehmann plays for Aston VillaCredit: RexLehmann is one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Lehmann has 16 million Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Alisha posed for her 2024 calendarCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has scored 10 goals in 60 games for VillaCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann is set to start against Blackburn tonightCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Fans will be cheering her onCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann looks delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagramLehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirtsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She received a surprising request from rapper DrakeCredit: instagramAn A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More

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    ITV snap up daughter of Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand-man as stunning commentator joins Euro 2024 coverage

    ITV’S latest addition to their Euro 2024 coverage is the daughter of a former Manchester United assistant manager.Pien Meulensteen, daughter of Sir Alex Ferguson’s former right-hand-man Rene, will be part of ITV’s commentary team out in Germany this summer.Pien Meulensteen will be part of ITV’s coverage of Euro 2024Credit: instagram @pienmeulensteenPien graduated university with first class honours in broadcast journalismCredit: instagram @pienmeulensteenThe 27-year-old was announced as part of ITV’s broadcasting team for the highly anticipated tournament.She will join Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson and Joe Speight as the lead commentators live from the stadiums.Pien is no stranger to getting behind the mic with the Dutch-born journalist working for Sky Sports, DAZN, Amazon Prime and the Premier League in the past.Growing up in England to Dutch parents means Pien is able to speak fluently in both English and Dutch.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe impressive talent has allowed her to work for Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport in the past too.This summer won’t be her first major tournament either, as she worked for the BBC in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup.Pien studied broadcast journalism at Salford University and graduated with first class honours.Her incredible rise was recognised last year when she was named as the “One to Watch” at the 2023 Sports Journalism Awards.Most read in FootballBBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:

    BBC presenters:
    Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
    ITV presenters:
    Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
    BBC pundits:
    Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
    ITV pundits:
    Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
    BBC commentators:
    Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
    ITV commentators:
    Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
    BBC co-commentators:
    Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
    ITV co-commentators:
    Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

    Football has always been in her blood thanks to her coaching icon father Rene Meulensteen.Rene had two spells as a coach at Manchester United, initially working as the reserve team manager between 2001 and 2006.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024He later became Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant manager, a position he held for five years from 2008 until 2013 when Fergie retired.During that period he helped the Red Devils achieve eight major trophies, including four Premier League titles and one Champions League.After leaving the club he tried his hand at management himself with brief spells as the boss at Fulham, Maccabi Haifa and Anzhi Makhachkala.He is now the assistant manager for the Australian national team where he has been assistant to Graham Arnold since 2018.TAKE A PEEK INTO PIEN MEULENSTEEN’S LIFE IN BROADCASTING…Pien has previously worked for Sky SportsCredit: instagram @pienmeulensteenShe was named as the ‘One to Watch’ at the 2023 Sports Journalism AwardsCredit: instagram @pienmeulensteenShe has covered Premier League, World Cup, WSL and European footballCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteenPien’s father is Rene MeulensteenCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteenRene Meulensteen was assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe now works as an assistant for the Australian national teamCredit: ReutersPien is a rising star in the world of sports broadcastingCredit: instagram @pienmeulensteenShe also boasts an impressive social media following with over 22,000 followersCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteenPien was born in the Netherland, but raised in the UKCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteenShe documents her life on social mediaCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteenPien works as a commentator and a reporterCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteen More