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    Meet the glamorous Finland Wags including interior designer and influencer who will cheer on their men against England

    MANAGER Markku Tapio Kanerva will need his Finland team to be on top form to beat England.The two nations go face to face at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday in the Nations League.Kirsikka is married to a Premier League cult heroCredit: Instagram / kirsikkapukkiJanni Lod lives with hubby Robin in the USCredit: Instagram / jannilodTuomas Ollila’s girlfriend Isa is an influencerCredit: Instagram / isaemiliaaThe Three Lions have a near-perfect record against the Scandinavian side, having won nine out of 11 matches, drawing the other two.The last time the two nations clashed was in March 2001, with England winning the World Cup qualifier 2-1.Aki Riihilahti had put Finland ahead before Michael Owen and David Beckham scored to win the game.The visitors will be expecting plenty of travelling fans to come and show their support.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMeanwhile, the players will be cheered on by their stunning Wags.SunSport takes a look at Finland’s players’ partners that could make history should they beat Lee Carsley’s men.Henriikka KemppainenHenriikka Kemppainen is the partner of Finland international Robert Ivanov.She got engaged to the Eintracht Braunschweig star back in June.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe enjoys a glam lifestyle and recently jetted off to the French Riviera with Ivanov for a holiday during the off-season.Henriikka Kemppainen is one of the Finland star’s WagsCredit: Instagram / henriikkaiidaShe is engaged to Robert IvanovCredit: Instagram / henriikkaiidaIida TenhoIida Tenho is married to Finland defender Miro Tenho, who plays for Djurgården in Sweden, having tied the knot in July this year.Meet model Marta Marchena, the Prem’s newest Wag who joined on deadline day, loves exotic trips and shares bikini picsShe works at the Lumene Group, which provides sustainable beauty products.Iida is the company’s global lead for content and social media. Iida Tenho will also be cheering on the Fins against EnglandCredit: Instagram / iidatenhoShe is married to Miro TenhoCredit: Instagram / iidatenhoShe works at the Lumene GroupCredit: Instagram / iidatenhoIsa EmiliaIsa Emilia is the girlfriend of Paris FC ace Tuomas Ollila.She is a digital creator and influencer with 1.8k followers on Instagram and 2.6k on TikTok.The blonde stunner often shares make-up tips and snaps of her trips.She has recently visited the glamorous cities of Paris, Barcelona and Helsinki.Isa Emilia is a digital creatorCredit: Instagram / isaemiliaaShe is dating Tuomas OllilaCredit: Instagram / isaemiliaaLinda MelissaLinda Melissa is the partner of Finland midfielder Kaan KairinenLinda is a fashion stylist and often shares pictures of her stunning outfits on social media.She is based in Prague as Kairinen currently plays for Czech outfit Sparta Prague.Kaan Kairinen is dating Linda MelissaCredit: Instagram / lindammmelissaLinda is a fashion stylistCredit: Instagram / lindammmelissaJanni LodJanni Lod is the wife of Finland’s Robin Lod.The couple have two children together, Louisa and Leon, and live in the US with Lod starring for MLS side Minnesota United.She used to work as a marketing coordinator at an IT company.Janni Lod used to work in ITCredit: Instagram / jannilodShe is married to Robin LodCredit: Instagram / jannilodKirsikka PukkiKirsikka Pukki is married to Premier League cult hero Teemu Pukki.She is well known to English football fans due to the striker’s time with Norwich City.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe stunning brunette works as an interior designer and has her own company, Pukki Interiors Design Studio.Like Lod, Pukki, 34, is currently playing his football for Minnesota in the MLS.Kirsikka will be cheering on FinlandCredit: Instagram / kirsikkapukkiShe is married to Teemu PukkiCredit: Instagram / kirsikkapukkiShe works as an interior designerCredit: Instagram / kirsikkapukkiLee Carsley’s first senior England squad More

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    Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing icon

    FRANCIS NGANNOU gave Jake Paul a brutal warning about his fight against “specimen” Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing royalty Tyson on November 15 in Texas.Francis Ngannou told Jake Paul that Mike Tyson will beat himTyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: RexTyson with former protege NgannouCredit: AFPIron Mike spent time last year helping Ngannou bridge the gap from MMA to boxing ahead of his ring debut against Tyson Fury.And Paul heard that Ngannou was backing his old boxing mentor to do the business despite being 30 YEARS older. Paul said to Ngannou on his podcast: “You spoke to some reporter yesterday or the day before and you said that Mike Tyson is going to beat my ass.”Ngannou bluntly responded: “I do. Listen, I have seen Tyson move around to show me stuff and I was like, ‘Calm down.’ He has still got it….READ MORE IN BOXING”Either way I think Mike Tyson will beat you. We’re talking about Mike bro. Mike is something else, he is a specimen.”Paul took it well and laughed: “I love it when people stand on business and say the other person is going to win.”This is great for me, Francis Ngannou says I’m going to get knocked the f*** out.”Ngannou, 37, dropped Fury, 36, only to lose a controversial split-decision in Saudi Arabia.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe then faced Anthony Joshua, 34, in March but was knocked out and now returns to MMA on October 19 to face 6ft 8in Renan Ferreira, 34. But Paul, 27, was quick to try and find out what he could learn from Ngannou after his training sessions with Tyson, 58. And Ngannou said: “You need to watch out for everything. Mike will move from this side to this side without you knowing.”In another circumstance, I would be like ‘OK, let’s go Jake’, but with this I’m like, ‘Bro, let’s be real’.”Jake Paul warned Mike Tyson will ‘beat his ass’ as boxing legend’s ex-protege Ngannou gives insight to legend’s training More

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    Danny Simpson reunites with Wayne Rooney in charity game as Prem winner eyes boxing fight with Man Utd legend

    DANNY SIMPSON reunited with Wayne Rooney on the football pitch – after previously eyeing a fight with his team-mate.Simpson – who won the Premier League title in 2016 with Leicester – crossed over to boxing after retiring from football. Wayne Rooney and Danny Simpson during their Man Utd daysCredit: GettyHe drew with YouTuber Danny Aarons over four rounds in a Misfits Boxing main event in Dublin. In the build up to the bout Simpson was probed on facing other potential footballers including Manchester United legend Rooney.Simpson, 37, told iFL TV: “I’m seeing him next Saturday because we’ve got a charity game at Old Trafford against Celtic. “Listen, I’d have a go with Wazza. He’s a boxer, I know he is. He’s been around it, everyone’s gotta back themselves, so why not?”READ MORE IN BOXINGSimpson – who came up the United ranks during Rooney’s Old Trafford prime – lined up with the ex-England captain against ex-Celtic stars.He posed for a picture with Rooney and Phil Bardsley and said: “Getting some boxing tips off these 2 legends before our game.”Rooney, 38, himself was in shock talks to fight in a Misfits bout but instead focused on management after taking the Plymouth job.He used to box as a youngster and was infamously knocked out by Bardsley in a drunken kitchen spar – which he later mocked himself in a celebration.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMisfits – co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – welcomes celebrity-style crossover bouts. And Simpson was the first former footballer to make the move – but he revealed others at tempted to do the same. He said: “I’m not going to say the names now, I’ve had a few people messaging me last few days. Hopefully they’ll be more now after seeing that. “I had a lot of lads from Leicester in the WhatsApp group so hopefully everyone’s seen it and hopefully they fancy it and they can all come along.”Danny Aarons and Simpson drewCredit: SportsfileRooney was once knocked out in a drunken spar with Phil BardsleyRooney mocked his KO in an infamous celebrationCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunRooney with Simpson and BardsleyCredit: @dannysimpsonDanny Simpson fought to SPLIT DRAW by YouTuber Danny Aarons with rematch AGREED More

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    Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-up

    TOMMY FURY has revealed when he plans to make a return to boxing – amid his public break-up with Moly-Mae Hague. The 2019 Love Islander – who met Molly-Mae in the ITV villa – last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI. Tommy Fury is planning a boxing returnCredit: SplashBut he is in the midst of a public break-up with Molly-Mae HagueCredit: GettyBut he underwent hand surgery following his controversial points victory over KSI in October. Since then, he has split up with Molly-Mae following cheating allegations, which he denies. But Fury is hoping to be back in the ring by the end of the year despite the troubles in his personal life. He said on his YouTube channel: “I’m feeling good. I’m feeling fresh.READ MORE IN BOXING“My hand is back in use. In the last two weeks, I’ve started using my hand again. That’s feeling good. Hopefully, stay on track and fight in December.“That’s what I’d like to do but right now it’s just about getting fit and getting back in shape. 7lbs down already.”Fury, 25, put years of feuding with American Paul, 27, to bed with a split-decision win in Saudi Arabia. He then became the first to beat KSI, 31, in a disputed decision in Manchester with both social media sensation’s wanting a rematch. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury teased big things to come before the year ends. He said: “I’ve got some very exciting collaborations coming up this month.“Two very big ones. Heavyweight-style big ones. I think I’ve got something very, very exciting lined up for the back end of the year.“Obviously, I’ve got my recovery. My hand it back in play. I can use the right again. “So, it’s all about getting fit now, getting back in shape and finishing off the year with a fight. So, plenty of things to look forward to. Stay tuned, I guess.”Tommy Fury says he ‘feels incredible’ in video after Molly-Mae Hague split More

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    Jake Paul knocking out Mike Tyson, 58, would be a ‘travesty’ and no real boxing fan wants to see it, blasts Eddie Hearn

    JAKE PAUL knocking out Mike Tyson would be a travesty for boxing in the eyes of any true fight fan, Eddie Hearn believes.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash that has attracted huge controversy over the massive age gap.Mike Tyson is due to fight Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GettyPromoter Eddie Hearn is not a fan of the boutCredit: GettyFurther outrage was sparked when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date amid an ulcer flare-up in his stomach. But organisers – including streaming platform Netflix – turned a blind eye to reschedule the bout. Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, are set to share a huge $80million (£60m) cash pot as Netflix mark their first move into live boxing. So while millions are expected to watch the fight for the ages – promoter Hearn fears it will come at the cost of boxing’s reputation. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “I don’t think there’s one boxing person that really wants this fight to happen.“So they’re looking at it from a different angle, they’re looking at it from numbers, they’re looking to it for hype and I get it. I understand that this freak show may well do good numbers.“But, I think if you genuinely care about the sport and the history of the sport and particularly the legacy of one of the greatest fighters of all time, it’s not something you’d ever consider.“But, I understand their strategy and the business and if it does numbers, they don’t really care how it looks in terms of the empathy of it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I don’t think it’s ever something you’d see a real boxing person get involved with.”Tyson retired in 2005 off the back of two dismal defeats and years of trouble outside the ring. How rumours of Anthony Joshua being ‘carried out of the ring’ with Daniel Dubois fulled bitter bout years in the makingBut by 2020, he was reformed and returned for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr – which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session. That will not be the case – so we’re told – this time around as he prepares to fight Paul in a professionally sanctioned bout. Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson must take additional brain and heart exams due to his age. Paul is 10-1 with only a 2023 points defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record. And he plans to put love and respect aside to KO boxing hero Tyson – something Hearn and every other fan dreads. He said: “It’s just a different world isn’t it? This new generation.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But good luck to him, I’m sure it will do good numbers and hopefully Mike Tyson doesn’t get hurt because it would be a travesty for boxing.”Meanwhile, WWE legend Hulk Hogan More

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    Georgina Rodriguez dazzles on front cover of Forbes magazine as Cristiano Ronaldo Wag’s amazing rise to top continues

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’S partner Georgina Rodriguez has made it to a special front cover.Georgina, 30, burst onto the scene in 2016 when she started dating Ronaldo, 39, and quickly became the most followed WAG on social media with 62.6million fans on Instagram alone.Cristiano Ronaldo’s WAG Georgina Rodriguez posed on Forbes’ 30 Under 30Georgina is the most followed WAG on social mediaCredit: Instagram / georginagioGeorgina and Ronaldo have been dating since 2016Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9r-X6SNFff/?hl=en-gb&img_index=1Georgina shares a series of glam snaps on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9r-X6SNFff/?hl=en-gb&img_index=1Georgina has also launched a series of ad campaignsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9r-X6SNFff/?hl=en-gb&img_index=1The couple met at a Gucci store, where she was a sales assistant during a time when she was living in a cramped, shared house and made £250 per week.But the model quickly built a £9million net worth and that ultimately led her to the cover of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 edition.Georgina posed in a brown figure-hugging top with a pair of black tights.The publication’s special issue celebrates 30 notable people under 30 years old in various industries.Read More on FootballGeorgina’s wealth is bumped up by the Netflix documentary I Am Georgina, as well as ad campaigns for Prada, Gucci and Chanel.The Argentine’s social media accounts keep growing as she shares pics from a series of glam photoshoots.She also posts regular content from her everyday life with Ronaldo and their family.The pair have two children together and formed a family with CR7’s three kids born to two surrogate mothers.Most read in FootballShe also shares snaps from various high-profile events she attends, such as the recent Venice Film Festival.Georgina wowed on the red carpet as she posed in an eye-catching white dress.Cristiano Ronaldo squeezes Georgina Rodriguez’s bum on holidayMeanwhile, Ronaldo continues to compete despite his advanced age as the captain of Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.Inside the glamorous world of Georgina Rodriguez…Georgina lives a life to be enviedCredit: InstagramThe stunning partner of Ronaldo offers insights into her world using her social channelsCredit: instagram @georginagioShe has over 50 million followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPAGeorgina now resides in Saudi Arabia follower her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagramGeorgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagioBoats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to CaptionShe travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina RodríguezThe Argentine beauty is a regularly at the Venice film festival where she can be seen turning headsCredit: GettyGeorgina is loved by fashion magazines for her sense of styleCredit: AlamyShe models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/InstagramRodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: InstagramGeorgina’s love of travel is something she regularly shares on her social channels, including this trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram, @georginagio More

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    Meet the glamorous Ireland Wags including footballer and TikToker who will be backing their men against England

    MANAGER Heimir Hallgrimsson will need the luck of the Irish and support from his team’s stunning Wags to beat England.Whether it is influencers or footballers, Ireland’s squad has several beauties who will be in Dublin for Saturday night’s game.Sofia Lepore is engaged to Will SmallboneCredit: Instagram @Sofia_LeporeGracie May Cook is going out with Ireland striker Evan FergusonCredit: Instagram @graciemaycookGracie often posts in her Irish shirtCredit: Instagram @graciemaycookSophie Lawlor is an influencer and Jake O’Brien’s boyfriendCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrHallgrimsson has got one over on England before as he was in charge of Iceland when they dumped the Three Lions out of Euro 2016.SunSport take a look at the Irish players’ partners that could be adopting that iconic thunderclap should they beat Lee Carsley’s men in the Nations League.Sophie LawlorSophie is Everton star Jake O’Brien’s long-term girlfriend.The blonde bombshell is a make-up artist and influencer with over 15,000 followers.READ MORE ON WAGSShe regularly posts on TikTok and Instagram, with O’Brien centre stage in many videos.Sophie lives a glam lifestyle away from social media too, jetting off to Marbella, Tenerife and joining her boyfriend on the pitch at the end of the season for Lyon last term.Sophie has been with O’Brien for many yearsCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrSophie is passionate Ireland supporterCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrShe has been cheering on her boyfriend at Goodison Park this seasonCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrSofia LeporeSofia is Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone’s fiancee.The Saints ace popped the question to the love of his life this summer on a rooftop in Los Angeles.Most read in FootballAnd she is no stranger to a life-long memories abroad as the couple have holidayed in Miami, Dubai and Mykonos.Sofia lives the life of luxuryCredit: Instagram @Sofia_LeporeThe beauty got engaged in LA earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @Sofia_LeporeSofia and Smallbone love to travelCredit: Instagram @Sofia_LeporeGracie May CookIreland and Brighton’s star striker Evan Ferguson is going out gorgeous Gracie.She is a keen footballer too, playing for semi-pro side Newhaven.Ferguson often leads the line on his own – but off the pitch Gracie is always by his side and they spent time in Florida over the summer.Gracie May Cook is a footballer as wellCredit: Instagram @graciemaycookShe plays for Newhaven FCCredit: Instagram @graciemaycookEngland’s new Wags set to take Euro 2024 by stormShauna Browne LyonsAlan Browne will be up against it in the centre of the park for Ireland against England.But he is no stranger to having plenty of energy around him as he has three young kids with his wife Shauna.The couple finally tied the knot earlier this summer.Shauna and Browne tied the knot this summerCredit: Instagram @___ab8They have three kidsCredit: Instagram @___ab8Lauren CullenJosh Cullen is not in the squad to face England due to an injury and will instead be at home with his wife Lauren.The couple are childhood sweethearts and have been together since 2015.Lauren has been with the midfielder since they were teensCredit: Instagram @josh.cullenThe beauty recently married the Burnley starCredit: Instagram @josh.cullenMeet the WAGS of the England footballersEngland Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here More

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    ‘He’s going to kill somebody’ – Fears for Mike Tyson, 58, in Jake Paul fight after WWE legend watches YouTuber train

    WWE legend Hulk Hogan revealed genuine fears that Jake Paul could KILL Mike Tyson in their fight. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the heavyweight great on November 15 in Texas in a controversial clash scrutinised for age difference.Hulk Hogan has fears for Mike Tyson in his fight with Jake PaulJake Paul is due to fight Mike Tyson on November 15Paul has started training for the bout and pro wrestling legend Hogan – real name Terry Gene Bollea – got a close up look of his preparations. And the 13-time WWE champion – speaking with Paul’s brother Logan – raised deep concerns for close friend Tyson. Hogan, 71, said: “Your brother’s too strong, bro. He’s strong. “Last night, as soon as I saw him set the guy up with the left, he kept throwing the overhand right, I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s going to kill somebody.READ MORE IN BOXING”No, I mean really. It was scary. I love Mike to death, I don’t want him to kill Mike, Jesus.” Logan, about to record his podcast, said: “He’s like really, actually super f***ing strong. “He doesn’t look like it – maybe he does look like it a little bit- but like the weight he pushes in the gym is f***ing impressive. “No seriously, and he has a left hand now which he looks like is firing off.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul is 10-1 in his boxing career with just a 2023 decision loss to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record. Tyson, 58, meanwhile retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and years of struggles outside the ring. KSI vs Jake Paul takes new twist with veteran promoter drafted in to revive talks for £100m grudge matchBut by 2020, his life was turned around as he returned for an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session. Although his fight with Paul, 27, is a professionally-sanctioned bout with records on the line. Both will be subjected to drug testing while Tyson will have further heart and brain exams due to his age. He was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But Tyson has since insisted he is medically fit to fight in what will be Netflix’s first foray into live boxing. This is not the first time Hogan has harboured fear for Tyson and even pulled Paul up on it. Hogan told TMZ: “I’m friends with both guys. “I love Mike to death, but I was in Miami for the Formula 1 races with Jake Paul, I pulled Jake aside and said, ‘Hey brother, what’s up with this thing?’ Is this a work like wrestling, or are you guys going to really go at it? READ MORE SUN STORIES”He says, ‘I’m gonna knock him out.’ So I’m excited about it. I’m glad it is rescheduled because I don’t want any excuses. “I want both men at 100 per cent. I get a feeling this will be the fight of the century, brothers. This is going to be a good one.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More