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      Former Premier League star sees plans to open new pub right outside stadium REJECTED for bizarre reason

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      FORMER Premier League midfielder Scott Arfield has seen his plans to build a pub in Glasgow rejected by the local council.The 35-year-old wanted to convert a former bookies into a pub next to Ibrox Stadium, the home of his beloved Rangers.Scott Arfield’s plans to build a pub next to Ibrox have been rejectedCredit: Willie VassThe old bookies, situated next to the stadium, is the proposed site and has been abandoned for two yearsCredit: Andrew BarrBut his proposal was turned down due to the potential impact on neighbours and bin storage concerns.An appeal was subsequently launched on behalf of the ex-Rangers ace – who now plays for Bolton – which claimed the venue would serve as a “mini fan zone” on match days.Councillors were split on whether to grant permission but the proposal was rejected after planning review committee chairman, Cllr Ken Andrew, SNP, made the decisive vote.Glasgow Live claim Cllr Andrew wanted more clarity over a number of issues including noise impact and waste storage.Read More in FootballA noise impact assessment was provided but officials said environmental health staff found it to be “quite inadequate”.The appeal suggested Arfield’s plan would “upgrade and repair” the property – which has been empty for over two years.It was also argued that the opening hours could be limited to Ibrox matchdays and ticketed events to ensure minimal impact on local residents.And it said the opening of the pub would create jobs in the area and waste would be handled within the property by a private removal firm.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe bar was considered to be a “major boost” for the local economy by Cllr Imran Alam, Labour.He said: “The building has been lying empty for a couple of years now.Rangers legend Scott Arfield reveals what happened during ‘goosebumps’ moment he bumped into WWE superstar in a lift”We know what happens when buildings stay vacant for a long time, they become rundown and impossible to renovate and improve.”Cllr Thomas Kerr, Conservative, appeared to agree and said: “I think the economic benefits outweigh any of the possible concerns that have been raised by officers.”Two neighbours objected to the initial application due to concerns.One claimed “anti-social behaviour” already takes place in the area on matchdays due to alcohol consumption.Arfield spent five years with Rangers between 2018 and 2023.During that time he scored 43 goals in 233 appearances.Before joining the Scottish giants, the midfielder played for Burnley and Falkirk.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter leaving Ibrox he spent a year in the MLS with Charlotte FC.He now plays for Bolton in League One. More

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      Incredible display shows Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick for England and Team GB Olympic hero winning gold

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S overhead kick at the Euros has been honoured on a shop display.One of three installations paying tribute to the nation’s most joyous moments of 2024, it depicts the Real Madrid star’s injury-time bicycle kick against Slovakia.Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick has been honoured in a displayCredit: SWNSThe goal was voted the third most joyous moment of the yearCredit: GettyOlympic hero Keely Hodgkinson has also been shown in a displayCredit: SWNSShe won gold at the Paris OlympicsCredit: The TimesAll three installations were crafted by prop maker Andy Billett using food from the chain’s seasonal menu, including items such as mince pies and gingerbread.Bellingham’s goal is not the only sporting moment of the year to be honoured.Keely Hodgkinson is part of the display as it shows her celebrating her gold for Team GB in the 800 metres at this summer’s Olympics.The displays are on show at the Pret A Manger in New Street, Birmingham.READ MORE ON SPORTThey are completely made out of food and are good enough to eat.Bellingham’s overhead kick was rated third for in the list of most joyous moments in the nation for 2024.Hodgkinson’s achievement came fifth in the rankings.The list was compiled through research of 2,000 adults, which was carried out by Pret.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEngland men’s football team reaching the final of Euro 2024 topped the poll, while second place went to Sir David Attenborough for his 70 years on TV.Katherine Bagshawe, Pret’s UK food and coffee director, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to depict some of the most joyous moments that helped define 2024, as chosen by the nation.Keeley Hodgkinson rings Olympic bell“With 25 per cent of respondents saying they associated joy with their favourite foods.”We felt paying tribute through food was a fitting way to celebrate joyous moments.”Other moments that sparked joy in the nation included Oasis reforming and Luke Littler reaching the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship.Andy Murray’s emotional farewell retirement match at Wimbledon also made the top ten.Almost half (45 per cent) believe they’ll look back on this year fondly as a time which brought them happiness – with 22 per cent describing 2024 as their most joyful one to date.READ MORE SUN STORIESOn average, those polled have experienced 44 moments of joy so far this year – around four a month – and 30 per cent expect to see an increase next year.But it emerged 50 per cent believe they don’t prioritise their own joy enough, with 33 per cent unable to recall the last time they did something for themselves which gave them such a boost.TOP 10 – 2024 MOMENTS OF JOYHere are the top 10 most joyous moments for the Nation in 2024 according to Pret’s research…1. England men’s football team reaching the final of Euro 2024.2. David Attenborough celebrates 70 years of service as a conservationist and broadcaster3. Jude Bellingham’s overhead goal for England against Slovakia at Euro 20244. The announcement of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special5. Keely Hodgkinson’s 800 meters gold at the Olympics for Team GB6. Sixteen-year-old Luke Littler reaching the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship7. Andy Murray’s emotional retirement match at Wimbledon8. Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour9. The announcement Oasis are reforming10. The Coronation Street 65th anniversary special More

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      Major update in case against Man City for 115 alleged breaches as it could drag on BEYOND end of season

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      THE Premier League legal battle against Manchester City is heading into extra time – with the expectation it may now only finish shortly before Christmas.And that could see NO verdict in the case being made before the end of the season.Manchester City’s trial will continue until DecemberCredit: GettyAn independent commission began hearing evidence in September into the “115 charges” – actually totalling 130 – that City were hit by in February 2023.That hearing was scheduled to last “10-12 weeks” as both sides unleashed an army of highly paid KCs and other sports and commercial law experts.But it has emerged that the case, being heard at the International Dispute Resolution Centre near St Paul’s in the City of London, has now been placed on a brief pause before the final arguments from both sides are made.That part of the case is due to start next month and potentially last a fortnight.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd it means the chances of the final verdict not being made before the end of the season have increased.Legal experts anticipate the commission will need a minimum of two to three months to weigh up the huge amount of evidence being offered by both sides.Prem legal chiefs have to prove their claims that City failed to provide accurate financial information about the source of sponsorship deal cash plus revenues and salary payments to players and managerial staff.City have always vehemently denied any misconduct, insisting they would be completely “vindicated” by the end of the process.Most read in FootballThe Etihad club’s defence is being led by £10,000-per hour super-lawyer Lord Pannick KC but both sides have a huge retinue of legal aces.It is expected that the final verdict will come with written reasons potentially amounting to 400 pages, with a second part to the hearing due to argue sentencing options IF the charges are upheld by the commission.Man City face Premier League EXPULSION or points deduction after they’re charged with more than 100 financial breachesHowever, the likely extension of the timetable could cause a major issue if the charges are proved unless the commission confirms any punishment is suspended pending an appeal.The PSR points deductions against both Everton and Nottingham Forest last season were immediately imposed before being reduced at the two clubs’ appeals.But if City are found guilty in the spring, it is unlikely any appeal would be completed until after the June AGM of the Prem clubs when the “shares” of relegated teams are transferred to promoted clubs. More

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      Ruben Amorim takes brutal swipe at Ed Sheeran as Man Utd boss admits Sky Sports pundit ‘is the real star’

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      RUBEN AMORIM has had a dig back at Ed Sheeran for gatecrashing his Sky TV interview at the weekend, claiming he was standing next to the “real star” in Roy Keane.Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time.Ed Sheeran was in attendance for Ipswich Town’s clash with Manchester Unted last weekendCredit: PAThe ‘Shape of You’ star awkwardly gatecrashed Ruben Amorim’s post-match interview with Sky SportCredit: SKY SPORTSAmorim has jokingly claimed United legend Roy Keane was the biggest star in the interviewCredit: PAHe is also an Ipswich fan and was clearly a bit giddy after his side earned a creditable draw at home to Manchester United on Sunday.He blundered in on Sky’s post-match pitchside interview with new Manchester United boss Amoim being questioned by Kelly Cates, Roy Keane, Izzy Christiansen and Jamie Redknapp.Amorim looked less than impressed having overseen a poor United display in drawing 1-1 with the relegation-threatened Suffolk side having taken a second-minute lead.Sheeran was trying to interact with Redknapp before Cates told him they were interviewing Amorim.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSheeran looked across to Amorim and said: ‘I don’t think he wants to speak to me’.Asked about the embarrassing situation ahead of United’s Europa League clash with Bodo Glimt tomorrow, Amorim put Sheeran in his place.He said: “Here you are used to that, in Portugal it’s different.“For me, it was nothing. I was with Roy Keane, he’s a real star, it was really, really okay.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSheeran issued an apology on social media, admitting he felt like “a bit of a b******.”Amorin has moved on from the Sheeran debacle and is now focused on getting his strikers, Marcus Rashford included, firing on all cylinders.Is Amad Diallo the key to transforming Ruben Amorim’s attack at Manchester United?Rashford launched the new era under Amorim with a goal inside two minutes away to Ipswich on Sunday before the team slumped to a miserable 1-1 draw.Now new boss Amorim says it is down to Rashford to take the first steps to get his best form back before he can start helping him.Amorim said: “ We’ll try to find the right solution for him, as for the other players.“But he has to be Marcus, first of all, to try to return to that moment and then he will have all the help of the staff, the club and the fans.”Because he’s a Manchester United boy. But he has to be the first one to want it.”Amorim played Rashford as a number nine through the middle from the start at Portman Road while he named strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Jushua Zirkzee on the bench.Amorim put paid to any ideas that would be a permanent role for Rashford, however, with him ready to put him back on the flank for tomorrow night’s Europa League tie with Bodo Glimt.He said: “That position is not the best one for him, especially in a game like that,“We have to kick with high pressure, we have to kick the ball so many times and he was like fighting with two giants.“We have to find the right solutions for him and other players.”United’s lack of goals has been a problem for some time now.Marcus Rashford bagged the first goal of the Ruben Amorin era at Manchester UnitedCredit: REXThe Portuguese gaffer wants to academy graduate to rediscover his love for footballCredit: PAAmorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.They were the lowest scorers in the top half of the table last season alongside Crystal Palace with just 57 goals.This season United sit 12th and only three teams in the league have fewer than their 13 goals.Rashford is their current top scorer with five, while Zirkzee and Hojlund have only one each.And Amorim admits the lack of goals is a problem.He said: “Of course, there is a concern in that but I think we have to improve as a team.“Because we have quality players who can score so many goals.“But you could feel it in the second half on Sunday we controlled possession of the ball but we were not dangerous.“Maybe because we spend the week trying to work on build-up and then the rest was not working.“We will try to improve as a team and Rasmus, Josh and Rash will score more goals.“Even Bruno (Fernandes )has to score more goals! Amad has to be better near the goal.READ MORE SUN STORIES”All these guys need to improve and we can score so many goals.“We need to improve as a team and these players can score goals.” More

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      Former international striker who SPAT at Steven Gerrard in England clash now a cheese-maker in shock career change

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      SWITZERLAND’s record scorer Alex Frei plans to swap goals for Gruyere – by going into the CHEESE BUSINESS.The former Borussia Dortmund, Rennes and Basel ace struck 42 times in 84 Swiss appearances.Alex Frei has swapped football for cheeseCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)The former international forward is now a cheesemaker in SwitzerlandCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)He completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisationCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)He played 84 times for Switzerland during his playing daysCredit: AP:Associated PressFrei won four Super League titles with hometown club Basel.  He has since managed four different sides.But the 45-year-old has now completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisation.He has gained a diploma as a “cheese sommelier” – which entitles him to work in one of his homeland’s most famous industries.Frei was invited on the course after revealing his interest outside football was to open a cheese shop.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “The course was very interesting, and something completely new for me.”I learned everything about milk consistency, cheesemaking and consumption.  I have always been a big cheese fan.”It was very impressive to see everything that goes into it.  The course took four months, and I had to take four exams at the end.”The SCM invited me on it while I was still FC Aarau’s coach, and when I left the job in March I approached them as I had more time on my hands.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I won’t open a cheese shop straight away, but I will definitely do something with cheese next year.”It will be small-scale at first – but I will think big about the future.”Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiHe was hit with a three-match ban in 2004 after spitting at Steven GerrardCredit: AP:Associated PressFrei has “fondue” memories of Manchester United after scoring three Champions League goals against the Red Devils in 2011.But he lost his “Em-mental” composure during Switzerland’s 3-0 Euro 2004 loss to England in Portugal.The striker was seen to spit at Three Lions midfielder Steven Gerrard, and landed a three-match ban.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      ‘I’ve taken experiences from Marta but I’ve always had the belief to be here’ says England’s Anna Moorhouse

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      ANNA MOORHOUSE is ready to push Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton all the way in the battle to start in goal for England.Like her Orlando Pride team-mate and Brazil legend Marta the uncapped shot-stopper, 29, hopes to leave her mark on the game. Anna Moorhouse hopes to make her first senior appearance for England after helping Orlando Pride become NWSL championsCredit: GettyMoorhouse, who began her senior club career at Everton, received her first Lionesses call-up in JulyCredit: ReutersMoorhouse says her experience with Orlando Pride has helped her come out of her shellCredit: ReutersMoorhouse’s first England call-up came ahead of their July camp and Euros qualifier duels with the Republic of Ireland and SwedenCredit: Getty2024 has been a standout year at club level for Moorhouse.One preceded by seasons battling for game time during stints with Everton, Doncaster Rovers Belles and Arsenal before a two-year spell at West Ham from 2018 to 2020. The Oldham-born player, who once was part of a Doncaster Rovers Belles side relegated from the WSL in 2016, has been “riding the crest of a wave” at Orlando. This month she helped her club make history in the United States’ women’s top-flight with the team winning the National Women’s Soccer League title. Read More Football StoriesA first-half goal netted by Orlando star striker Barbra Banda in a 1-0 defeat of Washington Spirit led to them being crowned NWSL Champions for the first time. And four months ago Moorhouse received her first call-up to the Lionesses squad, 12 years after beginning her senior club career with the Toffees. The Orlando shot-stopper said: “I cried when I got the phone call from Sarina Wiegman. It was a dream come true. “I’ve been called up to a couple of camps and I’m starting to settle down a little bit and become more comfortable. I can let my personality out a little bit more.Most read in Football”I still have a long way to go on that journey. “I want to win an (England) cap. I’m not here just to train and be around the team.”This year Moorhouse etched her name into the NWSL’s history books keeping the most clean sheets in one season with 12 in 29 appearances for her club. She adds: “I’m sure after this week I’ll look back and realise what an incredible achievement I’ve had this season.”I haven’t really looked back and processed it. I’ve been riding the wave of what it is and what it has been”As a team, we didn’t really listen to pressures from outside, from the media, from opposing teams’ fans and stuff like that. “We were just so focused on getting the job done and bringing the trophy home.”Orlando’s triumph saw football icon Marta, 38, lift the NWSL Shield in the 24th year of her professional playing career. Playing football with a forward who has competed in six World Cups has influenced Moorhouse’s own international aspirations.I really want that cap and I want to push Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton to get that.Anna Moorhouse The goalkeeper, who joined the US club from Bordeaux two years ago, adds: “I’ve taken experiences from the way Marta acts around the team, but I’ve always had the belief that I had the ability to be here. “Things didn’t go my way when I was younger but I still made it and everyone’s journey is different. “I’m kind of a shy person which is weird for a goalkeeper. “This year I’ve definitely been able to come out of my shell a little bit at Orlando Pride.”Like Marta, who retired from international football this year after a Paris Olympics silver medal win, Moorhouse hopes to shape the growth of women’s football.She said: “We all want to grow the game and be that role model. It’s definitely something I want to do.”Moorhouse was in goal for West Ham when they competed in an FA Cup final in 2019 where the fell to a 3-0 loss to Man City at Wembley.This Saturday could see her back at Wembley again when the Lionesses host the USA. The friendly duel with Emma Hayes’s side and with Switzerland at Bramall Lane next Tuesday will be England’s final fixtures for this year. Both are being used as preparation for Nations League games in February and the Lionesses’ bid to retain their Euros champions title. Securing a place in Wiegman’s squad for next year’s Euros is a target for Moorhouse.And the 6ft tall shot stopper reckons her height could give her an edge in addition to her skills between the sticks. She adds:  “I really want that cap and I want to push Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton to get that.”Mary and Hannah are really good goalkeepers in their own rights respectively. Moorhouse hopes to give England boss Wiegman food for thought on her goalkeeper optionsCredit: Getty”I think I can add a little bit of something different. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m very tall. I think that’s a big part of my game. I definitely want to be a part of the Euros squad. “Hopefully I can impress Sarina in this camp.” More

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      Chris Coleman’s contract as AEL Limassol manager ripped up after just 11 GAMES in another disastrous stint

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      CHRIS COLEMAN has left AEL Limassol by mutual consent after 11 games .The ex-Wales, Fulham and Sunderland boss, 54, moved to Cyprus in May.Chris Coleman has left AEL Limassol after just 11 gamesCredit: GettyBut Cookie leaves his job with the club in eighth place in the Cypriot top-flight table with four wins and 13 points this season.AEL Limassol released a statement which read: “The Board of Directors of AEL announces the mutual consent of the cooperation with the coach Chris Coleman.”We sincerely thank Mr. Coleman for his contribution to our team during our partnership.”His ethos and character are elements that have won the respect of all who make up our football department.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We wish him every success in the next phase of his career, as well as health and happiness on a personal level.”Coleman has also managed several times overseas with Real Sociedad in Spain, Larissa and Atromotis in Greece and Hebei China Fortune in China.It is believed he has some future managerial options with interest from home and abroad.But the Welshman is best remembered for leading Gareth Bale and co to the last four of the Euros in France eight years ago.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSpeaking in March, Coleman declared that Bale was the best player he’d ever worked with – and Britain’s greatest-ever export abroad.Coleman said: “(Bale) is the best player Wales have ever had.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fan”I also think he’s the most successful British player to ever go abroad, he won four Champions League titles, no one has ever done that from Britain. “You don’t have to coach players who are that good, you’ve just got to make sure they have got what they need.”Chris Coleman’s managerial statsThose numbers in full:Fulham, 2003-2007: P176 W61 D44 L71Real Sociedad, 2007-2008: P21 W8 D7 L6Coventry, 2008-2010: P117 W34 D37 L46Larissa, 2011-2012: P12 W6 D4 L2Wales, 2012-2017: P50 W19 D13 L18Sunderland, 2017-2018: P29 W5 D8 L16Hebei, 2018-2019: P21 W7 D6 L8Atromitos, 2022-2023: P60 W16 D21 L23AEL Limassol, 2024: P11 W5 D1 L5 More

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      Pep Guardiola’s emotional rock is wife and partner of 35 years Cristina Serra and family including model daughter Maria

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      MAN CITY boss Pep Guardiola is in need of his family’s support more than ever.The Catalonian tactician, 53, cut a frustrated figure after seeing his side throw away a 3-0 lead in the Champions League against Feyenoord.Pep Guardiola’s stunning wife Cristina Serra has been his support system for 35 yearsCredit: Getty – ContributorCristina and his children Marius, left, Valentina, centre, and Maria, right have celebrated his successes with himCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe Spaniard appeared with red scratch marks over his face and head at full-timeIncredibly, the Premier League champions are now winless in six games, and it has Guardiola scratching his head… literally.In an interview after the game, he was seen with scratches on his head and nose.Guardiola was quizzed about how he got the cut on his nose and responded by saying: “My finger, here [makes a scratching motion]. My nail.The Spaniard then joked that City’s woeful form over the last few weeks has driven him to self-harm, saying: “I want to harm myself.”Read more football newsGuardiola later apologised for his comments and insisted he wasn’t making light of mental health issues.In the wake of City’s bad form, and the worst run in Guardiola’s career, he will be able to lean on his wife and partner of 35 years Cristina Serra.While his kids will also offer a distraction away from the stresses of football management.SunSport looks at the support team behind the world’s greatest coach.Most read in FootballThe missusPep met beautiful Cristina in Catalonia, when they were just starry-eyed teenagers.Guardiola left scratching his head as City blow 3-0 lead against FeyenoordShe comes from a fashion family dynasty, who own the Serra Claret boutique in Barcelona.It was there their paths crossed for the first time.Guardiola, then a youth star, was doing a modelling shoot for the late Spanish designer Antonio Miro in the shop, when he fixed his gaze on his future missus.They finally walked down the aisle in 2014 at a town hall on the outskirts of Barcelona.Earlier in the year, he revealed his wife is his fashion guru.He said: “My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion. So she says normally to me, don’t wear this or wear that, so I follow her.”I am smart enough to know that when people are much much better than me, follow their advice and hers is really good.”Whenever City taste success, Cristina is often seen at the Etihad alongside Guardiola.She happily poses with the trophies his team has won, alongside their kids.Cristina Serra comes from a fashion family dynastyCredit: Bongarts – GettyGuardiola and Cristina met when they were teenagers at her family’s fashion boutiqueCredit: AFP – GettyCristina, daughter Maria and Pep enjoyed Wimbledon earlier this summerCredit: APread more sport featuresModel daughterPep’s eldest child is daughter Maria, 23, who has branched out on her own.To almost one million followers on Instagram, she shares her glam lifestyle.Unsurprisingly, the beauty is a model and has appeared in sexy bikini shoots for swimwear brand iBilovesyou.She also once reportedly dated a footballer.Back in 2021, Maria was spotted with ex-Spurs star Dele Alli in a romantic clinch.As we exclusively revealed, the pair didn’t care who saw them as they snogged each other at Cloud 9 rooftop bar in front of the DJ booth.Daughter Maria Guardiola has branched out on her ownCredit: INSTAGRAMUnsurprisingly, stunning brunette Maria is a modelCredit: INSTAGRAMMaria once dated Premier League footballer Dele AlliCredit: INSTAGRAMA few months later, they were spotted getting lunch at trendy Mayfair hotspot Novikov, before grabbing a coffee at Starbucks.However, six months later it was reported that Alli had split with Maria.Family timeIn 2023, after Pep’s most gruelling and successful season as City boss – winning the treble – family time was important.Pep and Cristina took their three children on a trip of a lifetime to visit to Egypt.Maria, son Marius, 21, and youngest daughter Valentina, 16, joined their parents to tour Cairo and Luxor and visit the Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza.Wearing a white outfit and a red baseball cap bearing the letter P, Guardiola received a special ‘Pharaoh’ trophy in photos taken by officials at the Ministry of Tourism.READ MORE SUN STORIESMarius Guardiola is Pep’s only sonCredit: SuppliedThe Guardiola family enjoyed a once in a lifetime trip to EgyptPep and his family pose in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza in matching outfitsCredit: SuppliedShowing a family that all pull the same way together, they were all dressed in neutral shades of white, as they beamed for photos.They’re a support system for Pep that never wanes. More