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      Thiago Silva’s wife shows off outrageous restaurant bill as Chelsea star takes Wag out to swanky London restaurant

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      THIAGO SILVA’S wife shared her shock at a huge restaurant bill as the couple celebrated Chelsea’s FA Cup joy – by posting a picture of it.And below her Instagram snap of the £900.30 bill, Isabelle da Silva wrote: “A simple family dinner” – adding an astonished emoji.
      Outspoken Isabelle da Silva and Thiago Silva enjoyed a costly meal out after Chelsea’s 4-0 third-round win over PrestonCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Isabelle showed her feelings as she shared a pic of the billCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Thiago Silva enjoyed scoring Chelsea’s second goal as they ran riot in the FA Cup after the interval against Championship side PrestonCredit: Getty
      Silva service doesn’t come cheap at the Novikov Restaurant in London’s Mayfair – but fellow football legends like Paul Pogba and Harry Kane can vouch it’s nothing personal.
      Wayne Rooney, Neymar, John Terry, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Robin van Persie and Alexis Sanchez have also dined there.
      Thiago won’t have minded too much – having scored as Chelsea feasted in the second half to thump Preston 4-0 earlier on Saturday and as he also earns over £100,000 a week.
      He and Isabelle appeared to be just as ravenous that evening – with a £95 King Crab leg and £85 Peking Duck part of their packed order.
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      The restaurant, which has a “smart and elegant” dress code, offers both Italian and Asian menus.
      You could scrimp on a salad starter or pasta dishes –  starting for ‘only’ £20 – or opt for £130 “Novikov Royal Caviar” at the other end of the price list.
      And in fact the Italian lunch menu costs only £29 for three courses.
      Meanwhile, 39-year-old Thiago remains the key man in Chelsea’s defence.
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      The 113-cap Brazilian even headed the Blues’ second goal against mid-table Championship side Huddersfield.
      So his manager Mauricio Pochettino might think Silva was entitled to pouch, or Poch, some top-notch posh nosh afterwards. More

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      Former England manager Sam Allardyce labelled a ‘pioneer’ with pints of wine to hit ‘UK shelves for first time’

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      SAM ALLARDYCE was hailed a “pioneer” after pints of wine got the green light to go on sale in the UK for the first time in 50 years.As exclusively revealed by The Sun, the new legislation is set to come in next year.
      Sam Allardyce received plenty of praise after pints of wine were legalised in the UKCredit: PA

      It will see still and sparkling wine available to buy at supermarkets, pubs, clubs and restaurants in 568ml bottles.
      And that immediately prompted plenty of football fans to heap praise on Allardyce and credit him for the change.
      Big Sam was famously spotted drinking a pint of wine in undercover footage as part of the sting operation that saw the then-England boss get sacked in 2016.
      One supporter said: “Sam Allardyce is a pioneer.”
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      Another wrote: “Sam Allardyce walked so we could run / fall over.”
      A third added: “Sam Allardyce finally getting his way.”
      A fourth commented: “If his name was Sam Allardici we’d have started selling pints of wine 15 years ago.”
      A fifth quipped: “I’m not quite sure who wanted this in 2016 (apart from Big Sam obviously!) but there you go.”
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      A sixth joked: “Big Sam just knee-slid through his kitchen.”
      And a final user replied: “Big day for Big Sam.”
      Allardyce, 69, had a record-breaking 30-day stint as Leeds boss last season but could not keep them in the Premier League and now remains without a club.
      Champagne in the imperial 568ml bottles was a favourite of Winston Churchill, who claimed it was “enough for two at lunch and one at dinner”.
      However, the champagne volume was outlawed in 1973 when Britain joined the European Common Market – while still wine has never before been sold in pint size in the UK.
      Now the Department for Business and Trade have confirmed the U-turn following Brexit – with the change providing extra choice for customers.
      Still wine will also become available in 200ml containers while sparkling wine can go in 500ml bottles – both new additions.
      And it means there will be just a 68ml difference between two of the sizes while regular full 750ml and half 375ml bottles continue.
      That is despite a consultation with 100,000 responses from 2022 showing 98.7 per cent favoured using metric units when buying or selling products, either as the primary unit of sale (as currently) or as the sole unit of sale (purely metric).
      The Government said: “The move to introduce the 568ml size would sit alongside the 200ml and 500ml measures already available, offering more flexibility and choice for customers.

      “The UK’s wine sector is set for the boost as part of the Government’s smarter regulation programme to ensure regulations are up to date and agile.”
      UK wine businesses produce around 12.2 million bottles of still and sparkling wine per year.
      The new measurements will see still and sparkling wine sold in 568ml bottlesCredit: Alamy More

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      Schumacher’s ‘Italian mum’ says ‘world collapsed’ after accident & reveals F1 legend’s favourite meal at her restaurant

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s “Italian mum” has said her world collapsed after the F1 legend’s tragic skiing accident – and hopes to meet him again.Speaking about her special bond with the racing star, chef Rossella Giannini praised him and revealed his favourite meal at her restaurant.
      Michael Schumacher would visit his Italian mum’s’ restaurant after race practise every dayCredit: Getty
      Chef Rossella said to this day she remembers when Schumacher first stepped inside her restaurantCredit: Getty
      Rossella Giannini owns and runs the Montana restaurant in Fiorano Modense, which is located just a two-minute drive away from Ferrari’s factory. 
      This was the automobile factory that delivered machinery to Schumacher which helped him to achieve five of his seven championships.
      The F1 legend would spent most of his time practising at the Fiorano racing circuit perfecting his moves and after wrapping up his duties, Schumacher would visit chef Rossella’s restaurant almost every day.
      The chef revealed they both eventually built a beautiful relationship, and to this day she remembers when Schumacher first stepped inside her restaurant – February 14, 1996.
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      Rossella said his all-time favourite at her eatery was “Tagliatelle Al Ragu” – a classic bolognese dish prepared with veil.
      She also said the Ferrari racer, in exceptional cases, liked to order garlic and oil spaghetti.
      However, after hearing the horror news of Schumacher’s skiing accident, Rossella said her “world collapsed” as she learnt about the severity of his injuries.
      She told Bild: “I was on vacation at the time of his accident and heard it on the news.
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      “When it became clear how bad the extent of it was, my world collapsed.
      “I can hardly believe that the accident happened ten years ago. In the meantime, I was able to make peace with the situation.
      “I no longer suffer, but remember the beautiful moments.”
      While Rossella said she no longers “bothers” the F1 racer, she hopes one day he will again walk in through the door of her resturaunt and she would make him his favourite dish again.
      “I don’t want to be a bother. The situation is difficult enough for the relatives.
      “Every now and then I talk to people from Ferrari and ask, but I don’t want to impose myself.
      “Every day I look at the front door and hope that he will walk through again and that I will make him tagliatelle al ragu.”
      It comes after Michael Schumacher’s pal has said his wife is carrying on the way he would have wanted despite the “huge void” left by his horror ski crash.
      Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, former F1 driver and Schumacher’s teammate Johnny Herbert revealed how the family are coping almost ten years on.
      Despite the “huge void” left by the 2013 horror crash, Herbert described Schumacher’s wife Corinna as “very strong”.
      He said: “She [Corinna] has said they are trying to carry on as a family as Michael would have wanted.
      “They are getting on with their lives but private does mean private.”    
      Seven-time world champion Schumacher, 54, suffered catastrophic injuries in the devastating accident while on a skiing holiday.
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      December 29 will mark ten years since the racing icon, largely considered to be the best driver in Formula One history, suffered the crash that left him in a coma for over 200 days.
      Corinna, has protected the privacy of her husband to such an extent that only their immediate family, and closest of friends know any details.
      Rossella Giannini owns and runs the Montana restaurant in Fiorano Modense, which is located just a two-minute’s drive away from Ferrari’s factoryCredit: Getty
      Schumacher suffered catastrophic injuries in the devastating accident while on a skiing holidayCredit: AFP More

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      Inside Anthony Joshua’s training camp for must-win Wallin fight as coach reveals bold prediction and why Brit is unique

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will edge closer to world title glory with a knockout win against Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, says the man tasked with helping deliver another brutal finish. SunSport has been given exclusive access inside AJ’s gruelling training camp ahead of his must-win scrap against the Swedish slugger.
      Anthony Joshua continues his path back to world titles against Otto WallinCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Joshua, as ever, has been putting in the hard yards in trainingCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      SunSport has been given exclusive access inside Joshua’s training campCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      New coach Ben Davison is predicting AJ will secure a brutal KO winCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      A win would set up a mouthwatering February fight against Deontay Wilder – provided the American banger also does the business against former world champ Joseph Parker this weekend.
      And AJ’s new coach Ben Davison, who famously guided Tyson Fury back from an inactive 28st to the brink of heavyweight glory against Wilder, isn’t expecting his new client to fluff his lines in the desert.
      In an exclusive sit-down, the 33-year-old told SunSport: “I think there is a high chance that the fight ends early, if I’m honest.
      “I think Otto is coming out with all the talk and all the confidence and – if he genuinely does believe those things – I would not be surprised if it went early.
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      “I am not banking on that, I would not say we are specifically planning on that.
      “I just think opportunities to capitalise on what we have been working on will present themselves.”
      Davison says he has been left “excited” having worked with AJ over the last few weeks and believes the Watford brawler can continue on his journey to the very top.
      “What makes AJ different to the other fighters I’ve worked with is his level of professionalism,” added Davison, who was only drafted in at the last-minute as AJ’s normal coach Derrick James wasn’t around to take the short-notice fight.
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      Joshua has only lost three fights as a professional and has a stunning KO recordCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      AJ’s performance director agrees with Davison on the method of victoryCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Davison explained: “He’s a one per center. And I love that because it tells me the AJ story still has lots of life left in it.
      “I know he is in love with the game.
      “I know he is dedicated and the level of professionalism that he shows gives me a lot of excitement.”
      Ben Hiney, AJ’s childhood friend and Performance Director, is even more confident of his chances against 32-year-old Wallin.
      He said: “I definitely think there will be a KO.
      “I am fully aware of the gameplan that we have going into this.
      “My prediction is AJ inside six.”
      A KO finish seemingly wouldn’t surprise AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn either by the sounds of it.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes his man is there to ‘take someone’s head off’Credit: Getty

      He told SunSport: “He’s a fighter, he’s a prizefighter, he is here to take someone’s head off.
      “He is done trying to be the perfect role model and ambassador that he felt was his obligation to be.
      “He is comfortable in himself and he wants to behave how he wants to behave.”
      SunSport’s exclusive access to the inner workings of Team AJ has given a glimpse into how the former unified world champ keeps on top of his game at the age of 34.
      And this includes the fuel needed to run the machine.
      Joshua has looked nice and focused ahead of the big fightCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Joshua will lace the boots and gloves up once again out in Saudi ArabiaCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      The Brit boxer’s personal chef has revealed TWENTY eggs are consumed on an average dayCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Wesley Cannonier is the Brit’s personal chef and revealed the boxer consumes TWENTY eggs a day – and is even allowed to indulge his sweet tooth.
      Alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner, AJ will feast on two “snack sessions”, consisting of protein bars, fruit, nuts, vegetables and blended shakes.
      Wesley plans his client’s diet to total 5,000 calories a day.
      He told SunSport: “It’s around 20 eggs a day. Compared to other athletes it’s incredible what the man eats.
      “He likes chicken and he’s not too fussy. But he doesn’t like added herbs on top [of his food].
      “Every athlete has a sweet tooth, they can have snack drawers.
      “But AJ’s discipline is one of the best I’ve ever seen. I’ll make protein bars that the whole camp like, carrot cake, all with 75 per cent less sugar.

      “If you are that disciplined you can have a sweet tooth – but it’s not going to be every day.”
      And come Saturday night in Saudi, Joshua will be hoping it is sweet victory he tastes to stay in the big time.

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      Joshua will be hoping he is at his brutal best as he takes on Swedish slugger WallinCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Wallin has just one loss on his record – that came in 2019 against a certain Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Laura Woods’ loved-up Amsterdam getaway with Love Island star boyfriend Adam Collard, from spa date to rude bar

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      LAURA WOODS has enjoyed a romantic getaway to Amsterdam with boyfriend Adam Collard. Award-winning sports presenter Laura, 36, shared a video of the highlights from their trip to the Netherlands’ capital.
      Laura Woods shared a video of the highlights of her trip to AmsterdamCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      After landing Laura shared a video while on the city’s famous canal’sCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went to the city with boyfriend Adam CollardCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The pair can be seen heading into a glitzy galleryCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The loved-up couple shared a snap standing in a mirror togetherCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      The video starts out with Laura on a plane flying above the clouds.
      It then cuts to a view from the famous canals of the city.
      Laura can then be seen seeing the sights during the day including a visit to a pancake shop which saw them tuck into some gorgeous looking sweet treats under the Christmas lights.
      The point of view switches over to ex-Love Island star Adam, 27, who can be seen holding a Heineken beer glass in his hand while filming Laura laughing.
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      The holiday then continues as they head into an art gallery.
      They then descent down a flight of stairs into a purple-lit room which had a number of different coloured hearts all hanging from the ceiling.
      The loved-up couple can be seen embracing in front of an artsy brightly-coloured projection.
      Laura also gave fans a sneak peek into the digs they stayed in for the visit – a cosy spa-hotel adorned head to toe in Christmas decorations.
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      Laura could be seen standing under a crude sign for a barCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She could also be seen enjoying plenty of food and drinkCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Her food trips included a pizza placeCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      There were also plenty of sweet treats on the visitCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      There was time to catch classic Christmas film The Snowman in the morning before they headed down to enjoy some time in the spa, with the video only showing off their gowns and slippers.
      After unwinding they can be seen back in town, heading to a number of foods places and grabbing a bite to eat at a few different places.
      One meal Laura had was a steak which was followed up by a stunning drink with an exquisite head decoration.
      Laura was certainly right with the caption of her post when she said: “Went to Amsterdam. Ate a lot, drank a lot & laughed a lot.”
      Next the TNT Sports presenter could be seen standing under a sign that said “Free Willie”, with a crude but suitable art design for Amsterdam.
      Next up came a visit to Febo (imagine McDonalds but with items you pick through a window display) and a restaurant before a trip to the Christmas market.
      The video rounds off by displaying the stunning Christmas lights running above the city’s tram lines.
      Laura and Adam’s romantic trip came with the background of Adam revealing his plans for marriage and kids.
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      He said during an interview with OnlyAccounts.com: “I’m protective, whether it’s Laura, or my family, my friends.
      “I want to get married. I want to have kids as well. I’ve always thought, what type of person will I be? How can I protect my kids?”
      Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
      Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
      Laura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
      She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
      Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty
      She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
      Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
      She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
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      Fans joke Fulham need ‘instant relegation’ with ‘poshest football away day’ food spread on train to Newcastle clash

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      FULHAM fans have been mocked for their “posh” food spread on their journey to Newcastle.The Cottagers take on Eddie Howe’s side looking to make it three wins on the bounce.
      Fulham fans were mocked for their “posh” food selection
      And some of their fans made the most of their long train trip to the north-east.
      A group of supporters splashed out on prosecco and rosé along with a selection of cheese and crackers.
      There was also smoked salmon, olives and grapes on offer.
      Despite the fancy selection, other football fans poked fun at their food choices.
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      One wrote: “That’s the poshest football away day I have ever seen 😂😂”
      Another added: “Not real Fulham fans, that’s all Aldi stuff. Would have expected Waitrose or at least M&S snacks.”
      A third said: “That is SO Fulham. Reeks of Fulham.”
      And another commented: “Opening a packet of salmon on public transport should lead to instant relegation.”
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      The travelling fans will likely not mind being ridiculed if they see their team beat Newcastle, who have lost their last three.
      Fulham put five past Nottingham Forest and West Ham in their previous two matches but are still believed to be keen on signing a striker in January.
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      Jack Grealish had his own Peri-Peri sauce at private Nando’s bash – named ‘Super Jack’s Sauce’

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      JACK Grealish revealed he even had his own Peri-Peri sauce at his private Nando’s bash.We told this week how the England ace hired out his favourite eaterie for pals including former Aston Villa teammate John McGinn.
      Jack Grealish had his own Nando’s sauceCredit: Facebook
      This week, the Man City ace hired out Nando’sCredit: Alamy
      And Nando’s produced a special itemised menu, with footie-themed headings including ‘kick off’, ‘reach to tackle’, ‘full time’ and ‘off-sides’.
      Listed were the £100million man’s favourite grub – including chicken thighs and a garlic churrasco burger.
      But the Manchester City star also showed off snaps of ‘Super Jack’s Sauce’, a unique version of the restaurant’s popular Peri Peri condiment.
      After posting the cheeky menu card on Instagram, Three Lions and Arsenal player Bukayo Saka commented online: “Lemme get one of them sauces.”
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      Jack, famed for his low socks and massive calves, has often told of his love of Nando’s.
      And he happily posed for snaps outside the restaurant.
      Frustrated diners locked out of their favourite food venue, in Shirley, near Birmingham, had their spirits raised when guests including Jack and his Scottish pal McGinn stopped to pose for snaps.
      Jack, 28, admitted he “does eat a lot of bad stuff”, as Erling revealed his mate loves nothing more than “Nando’s, McDonald’s and pizza”.
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      The wing wizard, who signed for treble winners City from Villa in 2021, joked: “He’s just made me sound like the fattest footballer in the Prem!”
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      Arsenal fan told ‘you need to see a doctor’ after buying PSV sausage labelled ‘depression in food form’

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      FANS have slammed the catering at PSV Eindhoven after an Arsenal fan was served a “depressing” sausage.The Gunners travelled to the Netherlands on Tuesday and drew 1-1 in the final match of their Champions League group.
      Fans were quick to criticise the serving of a dry sausage
      But fans were left disappointed by the food options on offer at the Philips Stadium.
      That’s because one supporter was served a dry and old-looking sausage on a burger bun, with no sauce.
      Fans were quick to complain after it was shared on popular X account Footy Scran.
      One fan said: “If it’s coming out like that you need to see a doctor…”
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      Another added: “Straight relegation, 100 pt deduction.”
      A third wrote: “Depression in food form.”
      And another commented: “Dutch food is just horrible.”
      The outrage provoked a response from PSV, who tweeted: “A Dutch classic 🤌”
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      Football food on the continent has come under fire recently with fans sickened by a serving of Hungarian speciality Zsíros Kenyér sold by Ferencvarosi TC.
      Hamburger SV’s Herring sandwich was also met with disgust after a photo was shared on social media. More