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    ‘Albanian Laura Woods’ leaves little to imagination in eye-popping dress as fans brand her ‘Queen of Champions League’

    EVA MURATI has turned heads with her latest eye-popping outfit.The Champions League presenter has been dubbed the ‘Albanian Laura Woods’ by adoring fans.Eva Murati has wowed with her latest Champions League outfitCredit: Sportitalia tvThe 29-year-old host appeared on SportsItalia for Tuesday’s actionCredit: Sportitalia tvEva is also an actress and modelCredit: Sportitalia tvMurati, 29, hosts big European nights for both Tring TV and Vizion Plus.But on Tuesday she joined up with SportItalia in Milan for a special broadcast.Murati was on hosting duties for Liverpool’s huge clash against PSG, as well as Inter Milan’s home clash with Feyenoord.The 29-year-old rocked a stunning plunging black dress for the occasion.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShe paired the eye-catching look with matching shoes before hitting the airwaves alongside colleague Michele Criscitiello.Murati shared her night in Milan with her 1.1 million followers on Instagram.Captioning behind-the-scenes snaps from the set, she wrote: “Great night on Sportitalia!”Passion, football and lots of energy in the studio.Most read in Football”Thanks to everyone for this special evening!”One fan gushed: “Just stunning as always.”Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiWhile another simply replied: “WOW.”And a third added: “Queen of the Champions League.”Murati has been presenting on TV since the age of 17. Along with her presenting work, Eva is also a model and actor.She starred in several films and TV shows in her early 20s before returning to hosting duties in 2017.Murati recently hit out at “haters” and online trolls after receiving hurtful messages. Speaking on TikTok, she wrote: “I started working on TV at 17 years old.”I got bullied by haters online and had to learn to validate myself.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I stopped seeking external approval and found strength in internal validation.”Now your words mean nothing to me.”Murati, 29, is also a model and actressCredit: INSTAGRAM @evamuratiShe supports Juventus and is a regular on Tring TVCredit: Instagram / evamuratiThe 29-year-old boasts over 1 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / evamurati More

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    KSI called out by footballer who infamously knocked out Premier League legend for Misfits Boxing fight

    KSI has been called out to a fight by football hardman Phil Bardsley. Bardsley infamously knocked out Wayne Rooney in a drunken kitchen sparring session in 2015. Football hardman Phil Bardsley has called out KSICredit: PABardsley infamously knocked out Wayne Rooney in a drunken kitchen sparring session in 2015KSI is the founder of Misfits BoxingCredit: PAHe only retired from playing in 2023 and moved into coaching – but now he fancies a switch to the boxing ring. Bardsley, 39, told BoyleSports, who offer Premier League odds: “I would step in there with anyone, including KSI.“I had an operation recently but it won’t take me long to get my fitness up when I’m back in the gym. “I’d love to give it a go and I think I’d really enjoy the routine of it, it’s something I’d really look forward to.READ MORE IN BOXING“I’d never turn down a fight on one of the Misfits cards, but it’s not in my nature to go out there promoting myself. Let’s see what happens.”Bardsley came through Manchester United’s academy and was signed with the Red Devils from 2003-2008. During that period, he also had loan spells with Royal Antwerp, Burnley, Rangers, Aston Villa and Sheffield United. The right-back later played for Sunderland, Stoke, Burnley again and finally Stockport County – where he retired. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBardsley is an avid boxing fan watched on as former United team-mate Danny Simpson also made his boxing debut. Simpson, 38, drew against YouTuber Danny Aarons, 22, last August and continues training for another bout. KSI’s sparring partner says he snubbed Love Island return to focus on Misfits Boxing and reveals how hard YouTuber hits Misfits is the home to celebrity-style crossover bouts headed up by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI. KSI, 31, returns against MMA star Dillon Danis, also 31, in Manchester on March 29. But Danis replaced Wayne Bridge, 44, after the ex-Chelsea player pulled out when KSI referenced his infamous feud with John Terry. Danny Aarons and Danny Simpson drewCredit: GettyKSI facing off with Wayne BridgeCredit: misfits boxing More

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    Who is Clint 419? Everything we know about the fashion designer internet personality starring in the Baller League

    THE slightly mysterious Clint – who has never revealed his full name – is the founder of Corteiz Rules The World (CRTW).The label is a cult London streetwear label founded in 2017, a brand whose main message is rebellion against convention.CRTW exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and its logo depicting the former prison island Alcatraz has become a recognisable signature on the streets of London and beyond. Its owner is now expanding further into mainstream recognition as a manager in the forthcoming Baller League, which takes place in London later this month.Early life, influence and a brief history of Clint 419The label first launched a limited collection of screen-printed T-shirts and crewnecks and has since expanded its product offering to include tracksuits, shoes and bags. A native of north west London, Clint quickly gained a reputation for his approach which infuses a gritty London identity into social media content and limited-run products. Items are sold via a password-protected ecommerce site or gamified physical drops that have attracted thousands of young shoppers in London, New York and Paris.Clint 419 has more than 700,000 followers on InstagramThe scarcity strategy has created an air of exclusivity around the brand.In January 2023, Clint 419 launched a collaboration with Nike, releasing three limited edition Air Max 95 colourways, and sold it at eye-catching physical drops in London, New York and Paris. Clint 419’s ascendancy to the fashion mainstream was again recognised in September 2023 when the brand was nominated by the British Fashion Council for its New Establishment Menswear award.Most read in FootballAs of March 2025, Clint has nearly 700,000 followers on his Instagram account.Guerilla marketing strategiesClint 419 is known for its use of guerilla marketing strategies. In 2021, the brand launched their T-shirt in Soho, where customers could exchange their underground tickets for a limited edition T-shirt.In 2022, the brand launched Da Great Bolo Exchange, with Clint, via Twitter, now X, inviting Clint 419 customers to swap their jackets from high-end brands such as The North Face and Canada Goose, for the new Corteiz Bolo jacket. The jackets collected were donated to the homeless.What is his involvement in the Baller League?He will manage a team – FC Rules the World – in the league.The Baller League began in Germany, created by entrepreneur Felix Starck and aided by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. It is a six-a-side indoor football competition, with the first UK season taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London on March 24.Michael Ndiweni is among the players in Clint 419’s Baller League teamCredit: GettyThe influencer-led league – headlined by KSI for the UK version – sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams to win the Baller League.Clint’s squad includes Michael Ndiweni, who swapped the Premier League for the Scottish third tier. More

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    Who is YouTube star TBJZL? Everything we know about the internet personality starring in the Baller League?

    TBJZL – aka Tobijizzle – is a streamer, rapper, businessman, and influencer but is probably best known as a member and co-founder of the Sidemen, the hugely popular YouTube group, which includes internet personality KSI.His profile is expected to skyrocket later this month when he manages a team – VZN FC –  in the forthcoming Baller League, which begins on March 24, and features a star-studded managerial line-up, including Gary Lineker and John Terry.TBJZL, second left, with his fellow SidemenEarly life, influence and business interestsBorn Tobit John Brown in Hackney, London, on April 8, 1993, the 31-year-old’s business interests are as wide-ranging as his influence across YouTube, and include co-owning XIX Vodka, Sidemen Clothing, the restaurant chain Sides, and the cereal brand Best Breakfasts.In September 2019, he was listed as the 38th most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. As of March 2025, his main YouTube channel had more than 5 million subscribers and 567 million views.TBJZL – who is of Nigerian heritage – joined YouTube in 2011 while studying at university after seeing his friends’ success; after completing his degree he became a full-time YouTuber, before joining the Sidemen in 2013, having met future fellow Sidemen member Josh Bradley a few years earlier at Bexley Grammar School.TBJZL, far left, with his fellow Sidemen before their charity match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, March 8Music careerIn December 2019, he released The Gift with the rest of the Sidemen, which reached number 77 on the UK singles chart, while in early 2020 he released his debut single, Destined for Greatness, with his brother Manny and featuring his sister Janellé.The song charted at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, making it his first UK top 40 single; it also debuted at number 18 in New Zealand; that year he also featured in a remix of his fellow Sidemen member KSI’s song Wake Up Call.What is his involvement in the Baller League?He will manage a team – VZN FC – in the league.The Baller League began in Germany, created by entrepreneur Felix Starck and aided by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. It is a six-a-side indoor football competition, with the first UK season taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London.The influencer-led league – headlined by KSI for the UK version – sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams to win the Baller League.Most read in FootballTBJZL’s squad includes Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair and Remy Mitchell. More

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    ‘I’m shaking’ – Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn Castro releases emotional statement on relationship history

    JUDE BELLINGHAM’s girlfriend has released an emotional statement on her relationship history.The Real Madrid star was revealed to be dating Ashlyn Castro in January following a string of dates.Ashlyn Castro has released an emotional statement on her relationship historyCredit: TIKTOK @ ashlyncastro17She is dating Real Madrid star Jude BellinghamCredit: La LigaShe is a model and influencerCredit: InstagramAshlyn, 27, from Los Angeles, has made her name as an influencer and model.She has a huge social media following with over 500,000 fans on TikTok and Instagram.The stunning brunette has previously been romantically linked to US basketball star Terance Mann, actor Michael B. Jordan and LaMelo Ball.However, she has now released a ten-minute video statement on her relationship history.READ MORE ON SPORTIn the statement she claims that she has only had three boyfriends and that people have “made up” a lot of things about her.Ashlyn also debunked false claims that she was in another country with a potential partner and one that suggested she was on a boat when it was not even her.Taking to TikTok, Bellingham’s beau said: “I don’t even know where to begin, but I’m going to try my best to just get into it.”It makes me super uncomfortable talking on camera about my personal life.Most read in Football”I’ve never even really spoken on camera too many times, so bear with me.”Every angle you can think of, people have attacked me, harassed me, been so disrespectful. It’s just been too much.Inside Jude Bellingham’s new romance with stunning Instagram modelAshlyn looked glamorous in this one-pieceCredit: instagramShe has tried to debunk speculation over her past relationshipsCredit: instagramEx-partner Terannce Mann has defended Ashlyn in publicCredit: Getty”Let’s talk about this dating history. I’ve had three boyfriends over the last eight years.”In 2017, I was in my very first relationship and he’s a public figure, so because of that, I’ve dealt with people talking about me, making up things about me.”There was nothing on the internet about me prior, so people kind of just made up a bunch of things to justify hating me because of who I was dating at the time.”And then over the last six years after that, I’ve dated two people.”So three relationships in total.”Ashlyn’s ex Mann has even come out publicly and defended her.He has shot down cheating allegation claims and insisted most stuff about her on the internet is “false”.Ashlyn also refuted claims that she has created fake social media accounts in the past.She said: “I’ve never made a fake page or a fake account to say anything.”If I’m going to say something it’s going to come from my real page.”I think people should be held accountable for what they do and say.”The same people claiming that I’ve retweeted offensive things when the only Twitter account I’ve ever had I made in 2013 and I tweeted one time.”I have no retweets, no favourites, no nothing.”Ashlyn insisted that the video was not easy for her to make as the information is “extremely personal”.She added: “I’m like shaking because I’m not ready to talk about this on the internet.”This is extremely personal. This is my real life. I shouldn’t have to talk about this.”But moving forward I will talk about things that are important such as mental health.”This is something that I wanted to use my platform for but I just wasn’t ready.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAshlyn met Bellingham’s mum Denise and dad Mark in the Spanish capital last month.The couple were snapped watching Real Madrid together from the stands as Bellingham was suspended.Ashlyn has a huge online followingCredit: instagramShe has 485k followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe also boasts 142k followers on TikTokCredit: Instagram More

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    Sidemen charity match presenter Elz the Witch leaves little to imagination in bold skintight leather outfit at Wembley

    ELZ the Witch left little to the imagination with a bold skintight outfit to present the Sidemen charity match.She is well known for her work in the gaming world and returned to the role after presenting the event twice before.Elz the Witch stunned in a red leather dressCredit: INSTAGRAM @elzthewitchShe wore the outfit as she hosted the Sidemen charity matchCredit: INSTAGRAM @elzthewitchShe has hosted the event twice beforeCredit: INSTAGRAM @elzthewitchShe spoke to the Sidemen team after the matchCredit: INSTAGRAM @elzthewitchShe also interviewed ZerkaCredit: INSTAGRAM @elzthewitchThe charity match saw the YouTube group Sidemen play the YouTube All Stars at a packed out Wembley Stadium.The latter won the match after a penalty shootout was needed to separate the teams following a 9-9 draw.But it was Elz who stole the show with her bold outfit.She rocked up to the event in a red skintight leather dress with matching boots and tights.READ MORE ON SIDEMENTo complete the look, she had a red coat that hung down to her calves.She shared a post after the match thanking the Sidemen for inviting her back.It read: “So I hosted at Wembley in front of 90,000 people.”Thank you Sidemen for having me back for a third time.Most read in Football”£4.7million raised for charity, on international women’s day.”The post was accompanied with multiple pictures of Elz in the stunning outfit.Sidemen 9 YouTube All Stars 9- iShowSpeed scores crucial penalty as AngryGinge spared of last-gasp howlerElz made her name in the gaming worldCredit: GettyShe has built an enormous following onlineCredit: GettyShe has over half a million followers on YouTube and InstagramCredit: GettyShe often wows fans with her daring looksCredit: InstagramThere were also snaps of her interviewing YouTube stars such as Mr Beast, KSI and Zerker.The post was seen by her 342k followers on the platform who flooded the comment section with praise.One posted: “Woman of the day.”A second wrote: “She was the real half time show.”A third commented: “The outfit ate so hard.”A fourth said: “The red fit is so iconic.”Another added: “You killed it as always!! Still not over the outfit.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe match also had plenty of drama as Max Fosh tried SHREDDING a yellow card he was shown by referee Mark Clattenburg.Meanwhile, Logan Paul suplexed Joe Weller in a WWE-style celebration after the first goal of the game.She hosted the match back in 2023 at the London StadiumCredit: X @elzthewitchShe looked devilish with this outfitCredit: GettyShe often stuns in cosplay outfitsCredit: GettyElz rocked a figure-hugging pink outfitCredit: GettyShe pulled off a brilliant Jessica Rabbit lookCredit: GettyShe looked glamorous at the world premiere of ‘Dune: Part Two’ at Leicester SquareCredit: Getty More

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    Eddie Hearn leaps to defence of Jake Paul after Canelo fight is blocked… and compares HIMSELF to YouTube star

    EDDIE HEARN leaped to Jake Paul’s defence amid the collapse of his Canelo Alvarez fight – and even compared HIMSELF to the YouTube star.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and Mexican great Canelo were close to announcing a shock May 3 bout in Las Vegas. Eddie Hearn leaped to Jake Paul’s defence after the Canelo Alvarez fight collapsedCredit: RexCanelo walked away from a deal to fight Jake PaulCredit: GettyBut Canelo pulled the plug at the last minute to instead sign a bumper four-fight deal with Saudi supremo Turki Alalshikh. Paul claimed the powers that be did everything they could to prevent the mega-fight – sickened at the thought of him fighting boxing’s best.And Hearn actually agrees with the American’s sentiment – even seeing a bit of himself in the self-proclaimed Problem Child. He told SunSport: “I do believe that Jake Paul was ready to fight Canelo Alvarez.READ MORE IN boxing “I know that there’s criticism that he’s never fought a real fight before while he was trying to.”I think anyone that has power, anyone that has a little bit of a big mouth, people will try and block, disrupt. I mean, I have it myself.”So yeah, there’s gonna be a lot of people that will try and stop Jake Paul in his tracks but he’s a very determined young man, smart man. I’m sure he’ll be just fine.”Paul, 28, and Canelo, 34, were on the verge of confirming a cruiserweight clash to be streamed on Netflix. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut powerful Saudi advisor Alalshikh stepped in to offer Canelo a May 4 bout in Riyadh before his super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, in September. Paul now looks set to turn his attention to a new opponent with SunSport understanding an announcement is close. Eddie Hearn reveals latest on Anthony Joshua’s boxing returnMeanwhile, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and Hearn struck a deal to confirm Katie Taylor’s trilogy with Amanda Serrano on July 11.Taylor, 38, has won two controversial decisions over Serrano, 36, in New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2022 and Texas last November. Now they renew their epic rivalry once more at the famous MSG live on Netflix in an all-women’s card. Hearn said: “I felt the size of the second fight, obviously the size of the first fight, the platform as well. “Amanda and Katie could fight 100 times and it would be Fight of The Year contenders every time. “So we were pleased to get a deal done with MVP and looking forward to the trilogy.” Katie Taylor, Hearn, Jake Paul and Amanda SerranoCredit: RexTaylor won the rematch against Serrano in TexasCredit: GettySerrano lost a controversial decision to Taylor in 2022 in New YorkCredit: AP More

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    Lauryn Goodman fires eight-word swipe at Kyle Walker after he was spotted with two party girls on night out in Milan

    LAURYN GOODMAN has taken aim at Kyle Walker with an eight-word dig on social media.England right-back Walker, who is on loan at AC Milan from Manchester City, was seen partying with two women last month.Lauryn Goodman took aim at Kyle Walker with a social media commentCredit: GettyWalker was spotted out in Milan with two women just hours after Annie Kilner flew back to the UKCredit: BackGridWalker partied with two women one day after his wife, Annie, left the city with their childrenCredit: SplashThe 34-year-old took them to Tocqueville 13 in Milan, one of the city’s most popular nightclubs.It all happened just one day after his wife, Annie Kilner, and their children flew back to the UK.Kyle and Annie were reported to be going through a divorce last year in the wake of his his affair with influencer Lauryn.The full-back fathered two children with the social media star while still married to Annie.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERHe publicly apologised to his family in an interview last January.Now, Lauryn – who went to court in a fight for cash with Walker – has hit out at him on social media following his night out in Milan.Commenting on an Instagram post, she wrote: “But the judge said he’s honest and reliable…”Lauryn was understood to be preparing to move abroad to Italy in recent weeks to be closer to the father of her children.Most read in FootballBut for now she is staying in England.Meanwhile, Annie and her footballer husband have called off their divorce.They still regularly see each other, although Annie does not tend to wear her wedding ring.Inside Kyle Walker’s night with 2 party girls in Milan day after wife Annie flew home – & his whopping bar bill revealedWalker is currently on loan at AC Milan from Man CityCredit: Getty More