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    Who is Rodrygo’s girlfriend Bruna Rotta?

    BRUNA Rotta is the girlfriend of Real Madrid fan-favourite Rodrygo. The footballer will be competing in the Champions League as part of Los Blancos’ elite squad, as they go head-to-head with some of the biggest clubs in football.Bruna Rotta is a famous influencer and modelCredit: Instagram/@brunarottaBruna has been dating Rodrygo since 2023Credit: Instagram/@brunarottaRodrygo plays for Brazilian football team Real MadridCredit: Getty ImagesMeeting a world famous footballerBruna was born on September 23, 1998, in Brazil. She is a hugely famous TikToker who boasts over 2 million followers on the social media platform (as of April 2025).The star regularly posts videos which take fans behind the scenes of her hectic life, as well as fitness content. Bruna started dating Rodrygo in September 2023, kicking off their whirlwind romance.Read More about FootballShe made headlines, though, when she suggested that her famous boyfriend doesn’t shower. Taking part in a TikTok trend which talks about how “destiny” can “play with people”, she said that she would “never date a guy who doesn’t shower”.Bruna then posted a picture of Rodrygo, which was captioned: “I paid with my tongue.”What Luka Modric told Rodrygo in classy message after Croatia knocked Brazil out of World CupRodrygo’s fantastic careerRodrygo is one of the biggest footballers in the world and began his career at Brazilian side Santos. Most read in FootballHe moved to Real Madrid for €45million in 2019, and became an integral part of the side which won the Champions League in 2022 and 2024.His contract was extended on November 2, 2023, which means he will stay with the team until June 2028. The footballer has two sons, from a previous relationship with Pamella Cristina Costa, whom he welcomed in February 2022.  More

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    Who is Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick’s wife Gabriely Miranda?

    GABRIELY MIRANDA is the wife of Real Madrid star Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa.The teenage star has rocketed to fame in recent years, with Endrick also going from strength to strength. Gabriely Miranda is a famous online influencerCredit: InstagramGabriely Miiranda Gabriely is footballer Endrick’s wifeCredit: Instagram/EndrickGabriely’s exciting careerGabriely is an influencer who has amassed one million followers on Instagram. She regularly shares updates about her life, her friends, and partners with brands to promote their products. The star is a devout Christian and often opens up about her faith in her posts. When Endrick scored two goals on 17 January 2025, she tweeted: “Thank you, God.”Read More on Real MadridMeeting the footballerEndrick is one of the biggest football stars in the worldCredit: PA MediaGabriely has previously opened up about how she met Endrick in a shopping centre. She said: “When I first saw Endrick, I didn’t know he was a player. “He was sitting alone in a mall, I looked at him and thought ‘what a wonderful man!'”As a supporter of Brazilian football club Cuiaba, she said that Endrick would have to take her on a date if her team won that night. Most read in FootballSince Cuiaba went on to win that night, the pair began dating. In 2024, it was revealed that they had tied the knot when he was just 18 and she was 23 years old. Endrick Felipe shows his goal scoring skills playing for Palmeiras Reportedly, their relationship contract contains a clause stating that Endrick must say “I love you” to Gabriely in all situations. Endrick has been open about wanting a child with Gabriely. He said: “As I told my father and mother, I want to be a young father, I want to see my child grow, have a bond, but Gabriely is the one who has to say yes or no, right?”Endrick’s rise to fameEndrick is one of the biggest stars in football, having spent almost a year at Real Madrid. He agreed to join the club all the way back in 2022, as part of a deal worth €60 million.The star had joined Palmeiras at the age of 11, where he scored 165 goals in 169 games. Endrick has previously shared that he is laser-focused on football and rarely drinks or goes out partying. However, he has credited his wife with much of his success. Endrick said: “Thanks to my wife, to everyone who is with me every day. I’m very happy about the goals.”Read More on The SunHe also added: “I dedicate them to [Antonio] Rudiger. “For me, it’s good to score goals because I want to help my team, help everyone.” More

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    ‘We were told it was a done deal’ – KSI’s promoter reveals Conor McGregor walked away from shock fight on Alcatraz

    KSI and his team were told a fight with Conor McGregor was a “DONE DEAL” before their shock showdown fell through.The YouTube sensation was on course to throw down with the UFC icon in a boxing match on Alcatraz.Social media phenom KSI was on the brink of landing a huge showdown with UFC Icon Conor McGregorCredit: GETTYThe YouTube sensation was set to face The Notorious on AlcatrazCredit: GETTYBut the fight fell through, much to the shock of KSI’s manager Mams TaylorCredit: MISFITS BOXINGThe crossover clash was trending in the right direction before McGregor, 36, walked away from the lucrative bout.In an interview with Misfits Boxing’s YouTube channel, KSI’s manager, Mams Taylor, said: “We thought it was a done deal and we were told it was a done deal.”Taylor admits he’s in the dark over why the fight fell through, adding: “I don’t know exactly because I wasn’t part of the negotiations with Conor.“But I think Conor made a statement recently about that and referenced it subtly, so go back to that.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSFormer two-weight UFC champion McGregor confirmed he was in talks to throw down with social media sensation KSI last month.And he claimed he pulled the plug on a bout with the influencer as the offer on the table wasn’t a true reflection of his “worth”.The Irishman said: ” There was an opportunity, or should we say a deal, to fight on Alcatraz recently in June.”And they came to me, and it wasn’t my worth. As a fighter, we have to know our worth.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSConor McGregor snubbed the chance to fight KSI as the offer didn’t reflect his “worth”Credit: AP”I hold every pay-per-view record in the book. I hold every gate record in the book.”McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier nearly four years ago.Conor McGregor appears to confirm his future with two fights left on UFC deal after Donald Trump meeting He hinted that he may never fight again moments before revealing he’d snubbed the chance to box KSI.But he performed a U-turn just SECONDS LATER by doubling down on his promise to deliver the “greatest comeback in sports history”.The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion said: “My comeback would be slated as the greatest.”Or the biggest, most anticipated comeback of all time. So it has to be right.” More

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    Chelsea star Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace shows off her curves in number of tiny bikinis on holiday

    COLE PALMER’s girlfriend Connie Grace has turned heads with her stunning holiday outfits. Connie, 22, is currently enjoying a sun-drenched Easter break to Montego Bay, Jamaica.Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace is enjoying the Caribbean sunCredit: INSTAGRAM @conniegrace_The 22-year-old hit up the beach under sun-drenched skiesCredit: INSTAGRAM @conniegrace_She also headed off on a river cruise with a cocktailCredit: INSTAGRAM @conniegrace_Grace and the Chelsea star went public last NovemberCredit: instagram @conniegrace_The Manchester-born blonde stunned in a series of bikini snaps as she posed on sun-kissed beaches in the Caribbean. Connie and Cole, 22, went public last November at the GQ Men of the Year Award.And the influencer documented her trip of a lifetime to a legion of 36,000 Instagram fans. Connie hit the beach for cocktails under bright blue skies, rocking a barely-there blue bikini.READ MORE ON WAGSShe later headed up river for a relaxing cruise, stopping off at a bar en route. Connie captioned the snaps: “Montego bae.”One fan responded in the comment section: “You look amazing.”Another said: “The best ever.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile a third joked: “I liked this before Cole does!”And a fourth wrote: “Don’t listen to impolite comments, you two are a perfect couple!”Fans beg Cole Palmer ‘never change’ as footage of Chelsea star asking waiter bizarre question emerges Palmer, 22, and Connie met when they were both 17 years old.But they only went public with their relationship just before Christmas.Palmer, who cost Chelsea £42.5mllion from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, has endured a rough 2025. He has not scored for the Blues since January 14, a run that now stretches to 14 games across all competitions. Opening up on their relationship in a recent documentary, Connie said: “We met when we were 17. I think he knew me through mutual friends so I think he probably had his eye on me.”Oh, he’s warm and cuddly. Well, with me, hopefully with no one else.”When you know how much someone wants something and you know that’s someone’s dream, you just feel so proud.Palmer and Connie first went public at the GQ Mens AwardsCredit: Splash”Cole now is still the same Cole that I met when I was 17.”Obviously, he’s changed, he’s grown up, and his life now is completely different, but he’s still the same boy, he’s still laid-back Cole.”Cole will adapt to whatever situation he’s in. He’s not bothered that he’s that far from home because all he wants to do is play football. Read More on The Sun”If it means leaving home and being in a place which is completely different to where he’s from, he’ll do it.”He’s not bothered about the whole fame side of it and he’s not bothered what people think of him.The influencer boasts almost 80,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @conniegrace_ More

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    Tommy Fury will fight on same card as own brother with Love Island star set for family affair

    TOMMY FURY and brother Roman will fight on the same boxing card.The 2019 Love Islander beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI in 2023 – but has not returned since. Roman Fury and brother Tommy will fight on the same card in HungaryCredit: @romanfury_Fury had hand surgery last year and was due to face MMA fighter-turned-boxer Darren Till in January. But he pulled out after the former UFC middleweight threatened to KICK him in the head.It led to speculation over Fury’s future in boxing – but he took to social media to announce his comeback fight on May 9 in Hungary. And older brother Roman – who is 4-0 himself – is due to feature on the undercard despite neither of their opponents being confirmed. READ MORE IN BOXINGRoman, 28, posted: “May 9, Budapest, back with a BANG.” The cruiserweight was due to fight Misfits Boxing rival Chase DeMoor, 28, on KSI’s undercard in March.But KSI withdrew with illness and the event has not yet been rescheduled. Tommy – still linked with a rematch with Paul afer his split-decision win in Saudi Arabia – posted: “Two years out. One surgery. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The hardest battle I’ve faced has been the mental battle of being away from boxing. “But I’m back stronger, sharper, and more HUNGARY than ever. May 9th, Budapest… It’s showtime. Let’s go!” Tommy, 25, is also still believed to be contracted to Misfits – amid rumours of also rematching KSI, 31, following his controversial win. Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in February 2023Credit: GettyKSI was beaten by controversial decision against Tommy Fury in October 2023 More

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    Thibaut Courtois’ wife Mishel Gerzig stuns in striped bikini after topping prestigious Forbes list

    REAL Madrid Wag Mishel Gerzig has earned her stripes as an influencer – in one of the world’s most prestigious magazines.The Israeli model, 27, is wife of the Spanish club’s Belgian international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 32.Mishel Gerzig stuns in striped bikini after topping a prestigeous Forbes listCredit: AsosThibaut Courtois with stunning wife Mishel GerzigCredit: instagram @mishelgerzigAnd the mum of one has made the annual list of 30 personalities aged under 30 picked by international business publication Forbes.They are chosen for making an impact across a range of industries.She is owner of a sports-focused VIP concierge business called Be The One as well as a natural cosmetics company.She gushed to fans on Instagram: “So excited to share I was chosen for Forbes 30 under 30! Thankful for this recognition.”READ MORE ON WAGSMishel has amassed a huge social media following on the site with 880,000 subscribers.She married ex-Chelsea stopper Courtois in June 2023 and they have a daughter, Ellie, aged 10 months.Gerzig, who began her modelling career aged 13, has also served in the Israel Defence Forces as a navy commander.Watch Thibaut Courtois bizarrely throw cake at fan at Tomorrowland in ‘most random crossover of 2024’ More

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    ‘Next question’ – Jake Paul refuses to entertain Carl Froch fight after making $10m demand to British legend, 47

    JAKE PAUL has refused to even entertain the idea of fighting Carl Froch.British legend Froch retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley.Jake Paul has refused to even entertain the idea of fighting Carl FrochCredit: iFL TVFroch has been critical of Jake PaulHe has since embarked on an outspoken career in punditry, with YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul frequently on the end of Froch’s wrath.So it is no wonder the 11-1 American is not interested in a fight. Paul told media with a simile at the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano press conference: “Next question.” Froch held the super-middleweight world title twice and only lost to American great Andre Ward and Mikkel Kessler – winning the rematch.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd he has snubbed offers for a comeback fight in the past after hanging up his gloves. But Froch, 47, has maintained in the past he will return to fight Paul, 28, even offering to donate his purse to charity.Paul’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian did respond in January – challenging Froch to put $10million (£7.7m) on the table for the fight.Bidarian told SunSport: “Sure Carl, show up with an offer that makes sense – since he’s fighting for charity anyways – he’s made it clear that he’s going to donate 100 per cent of his earnings to charity.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Show up with an offer that makes sense for MVP [Most Valuable Promotions] and Jake Paul, who drive the biggest numbers in the entire sport and we’ll have happy to have a conversation.”We’re certainly not looking to come to the UK to offer a 47-year-old Carl Froch – who’s never sold a pay-per-view in his life in the US which is the most important market – and make him an offer.Shocking moment Jake Paul drops 20 stone heavyweight as fans say he would ‘end Anthony Joshua’s career’ “And, he’s fighting for charity anyways, he’s fighting for free.”So, if and when they’re ready to show us an offer that shows that he’s 100 per cent donating all proceeds that he gets paid and any entities associated with him to charity.”And that it is an eight-figure opportunity for Jake Paul – which is what Jake Paul makes in every single fight – happy to have the conversation. Absolutely.”Froch was critical of Paul’s last fight – which he won over eight rounds against Mike Tyson after returning to the ring aged 58.Paul’s only loss came against Tommy Fury, 25, in Saudi Arabia via split-decision. He is set to announce his next fight after talks with Canelo Alvarez, 34, and Gervonta Davis, 30, collapsed.Jake Paul is set to announce his next fightCredit: Sportsfile More

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    Jake Paul reveals what Anthony Joshua told him on phone after claiming Brit superstar ‘doesn’t have a chin’

    JAKE PAUL has revealed what Anthony Joshua told him over the phone following his blistering blast and viral callout. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul audaciously vowed to knock out two-time heavyweight world champion AJ. Jake Paul revealed what Anthony Joshua told him over the phoneJoshua and Jake Paul agreed to a 2026 fightCredit: Rex FeaturesAnd Joshua looked to quite literally call the American’s bluff by phoning Paul up to confront him. The pair then teased an agreement to fight in next year – with Paul opening up on his impromptu chat with Joshua. He said after the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano press conference: “We’re going to plan that for 2026. I talked to Anthony on the phone. “He called me up and said, ‘I saw you call me out, let’s run it. Let’s make it happen.'” READ MORE IN boxing Paul moved up to heavyweight for his last fight when he controversially brought Mike Tyson out of retirement aged 58 in November.He weighed 16st 2lb and won over eight rounds – with 100 MILLION watching in what was Netflix’s first live boxing event. But Paul would still be TWO STONE lighter than Joshua, 35, who was 18st for his September KO loss to Daniel Dubois, 27. The American sent social media into a frenzy when he called out AJ on his podcast – and hit out at the 2012 Olympic gold medallist. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul, 28, said: “I want to fight Anthony Joshua – exclusive – because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass.”He doesn’t have a chin, and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you Anthony, we’e friends, all this s*** but I want to fight you.” Shocking moment Jake Paul drops 20 stone heavyweight as fans say he would ‘end Anthony Joshua’s career’ Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed to SunSport that AJ is on board for the fight – and called to make it happen THIS YEAR. But Paul’s promotional partner, Nakisa Bidarian, hit back: “I saw Eddie Hearn made a comment around ‘Why 2026? Why not in 2025? It’s just clickbait.’ No, it’s not clickbait.”Jake realises he needs some more in-ring experience to be in the best position to hold his own against Anthony Joshua. So we’re not rushing into a fight against Joshua.”We’re not financially dependent on Jake having a fight against Anthony Joshua for 2025 for our business to flourish.”We’re gonna do at least two Jake Paul fights in 2025, and then we’ll definitely sit down with the appropriate parties to look at Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua in 2026.”Paul was close to announcing a shock 200lb cruiserweight fight with Canelo Alvarez on May 3 in Las Vegas.But Canelo, 34, walked away at the 11th hour to instead sign a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh.Paul then considered an exhibition bout against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis – who is seven stone lighter. But Davis, 30, is set to rematch Lamont Roach, 29, in the summer following their controversial draw. Read More on The SunPaul is due to reveal his next fight but said: “We do have an announcement next week but I’m just not going to leak anything.”We’ve had these fights pulled twice now at the one-yard line, Canelo, Gervonta, so I’m just not going to jinx it and say anything.” Jake Paul is preparing to announce his next fightCredit: Sportsfile More