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    YouTuber feared dead after ‘leaping overboard’ on Neymar’s party cruise ship in front of horrified girlfriend during row

    A YOUTUBER is feared dead after “leaping overboard” on Neymar’s party cruise ship in Brazil.Carlos Alberto Mota Candreva reportedly jumped from the 18-storey MSC Preziosa in front of his horrified girlfriend following a row in the early morning of Saturday (Dec 30).
    YouTuber Carlos Alberto Mota Candreva is presumed dead after falling overboard on football superstar Neymar’s party cruise shipCredit: Jam Press
    Carlos had been travelling with a woman called Vitória Bárbara Momenso, who he’d been in a casual relationship with for two yearsCredit: Jam Press
    Neymar had already left his party cruise ship by the time Carlos and Vitoria had boardedCredit: Rex
    The vessel had set sail from the Port of Santos just after the couple had got on board and Neymar got off.
    Carlos, 32, was declared missing as it sailed towards Angra dos Reis, west of Rio de Janeiro.
    He had been travelling with a woman called Vitória Bárbara Momenso, who he had been in a casual relationship with for about two years.
    Bárbara said the pair had a row on the boat before he suddenly jumped overboard.
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    She said “There was no way to run after him.
    “It happened very quickly.”
    She added: “I was in shock, I was frozen.”
    After being treated by onboard medics, Bárbara disembarked the cruise the next day and spoke to the police.
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    Carlos worked as a programmer at a bank and part-time as a DJ in São Paulo.
    He had also written two books of poems and had a YouTube channel where he commented on current affairs.
    Two vessels were involved in the hours-long search for Carlos, which failed to locate him.
    Afterwards, the “New Year at Sea” cruise resumed its journey, but a concert by singer-songwriter Alexandre Pires was cancelled.
    Carlos’s sister accuses Momenso of exploiting him financially.
    Christiane Mota da Silva, 44, told local media: “Carlos was practically broke. She financially consumed him. He funded the trip because it was her dream.”
    She added: “She will never admit it, but she is responsible for what happened. She didn’t throw him, but she is the one who pushed him to this point.”
    MSC Cruises said in a statement: “A thorough search was conducted on board, and it was confirmed that the guest intentionally jumped into the sea.”
    The MSC Preziosa had hosted Al Hilal and Brazil star Neymar’s extravagant party cruise from December 26-29.
    Prices began at upwards of £800, according to the Mirror, with some setting passengers back almost £5,000 for its luxury suites.
    Staterooms are also available on board for a premium experience, with options to cater for families, too.
    Ample amenities to keep passengers occupied include a 4D cinema, bowling alley, casino, games room, gym, spa and water park.
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    Neymar, himself, has been getting around with the aid of a cane thanks to his untimely season-ending knee injury while playing for Brazil two months ago.
    The Al-Hilal forward had only played five games for his new Saudi Pro League club since they signed him from Paris Saint-Germain for £77.6m plus add-ons.
    The 18-storey MSC Preziosa had set sail from the Port of Santos, Brazil, just after Neymar got offCredit: Jam Press
    Neymar is currently out of action for both club and country and suffering a season-ending knee injury two months agoCredit: AFP More

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    Jake Paul told how to get world title fight after YouTube star announces boxing return following Andre August KO

    JAKE PAUL has been told his change in boxing trajectory puts him on the path to challenging for a world title. The YouTuber-turned-boxer started out his career beating stars of the social media, basketball and MMA world.
    Jake Paul knocked out Andre August in one roundCredit: Most Valuable Promotions/Esther Lin

    But when he stepped up to fight unbeaten boxer Tommy Fury, 24, in February, he was beaten by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
    He bounced back in August on points against UFC veteran Nate Diaz, 38, but it would be the last time Paul, 26, took on a non boxer.
    Paul returned against little-known 10-1-1 Andre August, 35, and knocked out the seasoned American in the first round.
    Now the American is set to return on March 2 in Puerto Rico on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s homecoming bout.
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    No opponent has been named but all signs point towards another traditional boxer as Paul looks to build real credibility in the ring.
    Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico – a 9-1 middleweight – has been left impressed by Paul’s change of lane.
    Nico, 23, told SunSport: “I give him a ton of respect. His last fight he fought a legitimate boxer, a no-name boxer and I heard he did well.
    “That’s what it’s going to take to get to contender status, to get to champ status, to get to a title fight.
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    “It’s going to take fighting someone that nobody knows about, not making any money from it.
    “Just building your resume and then just fighting for millions one day.”
    Nico – whose last fight was documented in an OnlyFans series called Rise & Grind – has been linked with a crossover-style spectacle bout against Paul in the past.
    But he has no interest in stepping into that realm – such is the admiration he has for his legendary grandfather.
    Nico said: “I have so much respect for this legacy, it’s bigger than me. I can’t be selfish with it because a lot of people care for it. 
    “Just going to Africa and seeing so many people chant, “Ali” just for the love and respect they have for my grandfather was crazy. 
    “So, this legacy is bigger than me. I can’t be greedy and be like, ‘I’m going to do a money-grab and start fighting YouTubers.’ 
    “That’s insane, I didn’t get into boxing for the money. I think the money will come in time and I love what I’m doing right now, taking the long road. 
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    “I want to be champ one day, I want to get to that undisputed level and you can’t do that fighting YouTubers.” 
    *Nico’s episode of “Rise & Grind” is now available to watch on OFTV.
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    Jermain Defoe brings on-off girlfriend Alisha LeMay back into his tangled love life

    FOOTIE pundit Jermain Defoe has brought on-off girlfriend Alisha LeMay off the bench and back into his tangled love life.The ex-England star, 41, was seen jogging with the influencer, 31, near his Herts home.
    Jermain Defoe was seen jogging with on-off girlfriend Alisha LeMay near his Herts homeCredit: Splash
    Paige Mallabourn-Edmondson moved in with the footie ace in September
    They also had a recent date at Claridge’s in London.
    In September, they looked over as Paige Mallabourn-Edmondson, 29, moved in with him.
    He had earlier split from wife Donna Tierney, 40.
    Defoe got his start in youth football, playing from 1997-1999 before moving up to senior level.
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    He played professional football from 1994 until 2022 for a variety of Premier League teams.
    He began his career with Charlton Athletic, joining their youth team aged 14, before moving to West Ham United when he was 16.
    Defoe made his first team appearance for West Ham in 2000 and was then loaned to AFC Bournemouth for a season.
    He returned to West Ham, establishing himself in their lineup before the team was relegated in 2003.
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    Following their relegation, Defoe moved to Tottenham Hotspur in January 2004.
    He played for Hotspur for four years before being sold to Portsmouth in January 2008.
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    Jake Paul in talks over next fight but fans call YouTuber ‘shameful’ for ‘cherry picking’ his opponent

    BOXING fans have accused Jake Paul of “cherry picking” his next boxing opponent after it was revealed who he was in talks to fight with next.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul moved to an 8-1-0 record after beating Andre August in his last fight earlier this month.
    Jake Paul has been accused of ‘cherry picking’ his next opponentCredit: Getty
    But Paul weighed 50lbs heavier than his potential opponenet’s average weightCredit: Getty
    And Paul appears to have already lined up his next opponent in Neeraj Goyat.
    Boxing reporter Michael Benson shared a screenshot of the two fighters in conversation on Instagram.
    Goyat, 32, called out Paul on his Instagram page.
    Paul, 26, then responded by commenting: “Any time any place.”
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    Goyat has a record of 18-4-2 and normally weighs between 144lbs and 147lbs when fighting.
    Meanwhile, Paul weighed in at 199.4lbs when he knocked out August.
    Paul highlighted this weight difference during their exchange.
    He said: “Brother you too small. Walking around at 150 lbs? Maybe I tie one arm behind my back?”
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    To which Goyat replied: “The bigger they are the harder they fall. I’m ready to fight you at any weight.
    “My walking weight right now is 158 lbs (and) I don’t care about yours.
    “Your both hands and your brother’s both hand will be less to even touch me.”
    Paul’s promoter Most Valuable Promotions then revealed talks were now underway with a comment of their own.
    However, fans were not happy with the match up.
    One fan said: “So Jake has a 50lb advantage against this dude? He’ll probably run around saying he’s a future world champion after knocking him out.”
    A second said: “Joke Paul fighting lightweight at 135 is disrespectful.”
    A third said: “That’s so shameful.”
    Another said: “Making a mockery of the ‘sweet science’.”
    While a fifth added: “Jake Paul cherry picking his opponents again.”
    Paul’s only defeat was at the hands of Tommy Fury.
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    In 2019, Goyat was once lined up to fight Brit Amir Khan.
    However, the fight did not happen after Goyat was injured in a car accident.
    Neeraj Goyat called out Paul for a fight on social mediaCredit: PA:Press Association
    Goyat was lined up to fight Amir Khan in 2019 before their fight was cancelledCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    World’s sexiest swimmer Andreea Dragoi soaks up winter sun on Dubai vacation wearing barely-there bikini on sunlounger

    SAN Jose State star swimmer Andreea Dragoi dazzled her adoring fans with her latest social media post showing off her vacation.The 21-year-old Romanian model and college swimmer took to social media on Tuesday to share a series of photos showcasing her voyage to Dubai.
    Andreea Dragoi is a swimmer at San Jose StateCredit: instagram @dragoi_andreea
    Dragoi stuns in her latest post on social mediaCredit: Instagram/dragoi_andreea
    Dragoi is enjoying a much-needed vacation as the collegiate swimmer is in the middle of her junior season for the program.
    She’s a freestyle and butterfly specialist, and the Bucharest-born model scored a first-place victory against California State University East Bay last season.
    Dragoi studies kinesiology, sports management, and psychology. 
    She regularly provides her fans with stunning selfies, beach vacations, and workout videos.

    And, on Tuesday, the collegiate swimmer displayed her time at a waterpark in Dubai.
    She shared the experience on her Instagram story, showing her outfit and figure. 
    Dragoi posed in a white and sheer print bikini as she stretched out on a lawn chair, soaking up the sun of the Persian Gulf.
    The social media star has had a hectic year, traveling back and forth across the country for school and modeling gigs. 
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    Earlier this month, she shared pictures from a trip to Hawaii as she recapped her November.
    Fans were left gushing as one said: “So beautiful.”
    Another commented: “Golden princess.”
    And her modeling career has blown up after appearing at the New York Swim Week earlier in the summer.
    In July, Dragoi modeled for multiple brands at New York Swim Week.
    Dragoi is vacationing in Dubai.Credit: Instagram/dragoi_andreea
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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn shows off incredible curves in swimsuit as fans say ‘yes please’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN stunned fans as she posed in a daring swimsuit.The boxing ring girl struck a striking pose with her hands on her hips as her silver thigh-high boots caught the eye.
    Apollonia Llewellyn stunned in a designer swimsuitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/apolloniallewellyn/
    Fans complimented the ring girl on her lookCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia stunned on a recent trip to New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The influencer stunned as a naughty Santa over the festive period
    Apollonia wore a swimsuit made by the designer brand Balmain Paris.
    She has been hard at work in the gym since enjoying Christmas and captioned her Instagram post: “Grind mode.”
    Her 576,000 followers went mad for the look and quickly began complimenting Apollonia.
    One said: “Unreal 😍”
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    Another added: “Yes please.”
    A third wrote: “Gorgeous 💖”
    And another commented: “Wow 😍”
    Apollonia, 23, sent her fans wild over the festive period as she dressed up as a naughty Santa.
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    The influencer also delighted fans with some snaps from a recent trip to New York, visiting the Big Apple with her footballer boyfriend Jair Rowe.
    Apollonia recently stunned fans with a series of bikini shots from a trip to California.
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
    Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
    Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
    She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia has over 570,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Jake Paul reveals phone call with ‘scared’ Tommy Fury as American admits why rematch WON’T happen

    JAKE Paul has sensationally claimed that a rematch with Tommy Fury will not happen because his old rival is “scared”.The two met in Saudi Arabia in February this year, with professional boxer Fury emerging victorious.
    Both fighters claimed they had one the boutCredit: Getty
    Fury went on to beat KSI in October as he continued his foray into the influencer boxing game.
    Paul, meanwhile, dispatched pro-fighter Andre August in their bout this month.
    The social media star revealed that he would like a rematch with Fury but does not see it happening.
    He took to X to post: “Had a call with Tommy and his dad John about a month ago.
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    “It was clear their main concern was money and not about actually getting the fight done.
    “After offering him the largest guarantee on the biggest stage he’d ever receive they have gone silent.
    “I smell fear. Real fighting man would jump at the chance to make his biggest payday ever and actually live up to his claim that he’s going to KO me.”
    Fury meanwhile, appeared to call out Jake’s brother Logan in an interview with SportBible.
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    That’s led to speculation that the fight could happen.
    Fury said: “If Logan Paul wants some, he can get some. I don’t even think about men like Logan Paul.
    “I’m the type of guy to go down and fight Logan Paul after 20 pints of beer, he’s not a fighter. 
    ‘”Jake on the other hand, he prepares well and he wants it. Logan is a wrestler, YouTuber and actor. Logan doesn’t want to fight me because he doesn’t want a death wish.” More

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    Tommy Fury slams ‘cheapskate’ KSI and demands he pay up £250,000 after beating YouTuber in boxing fight

    TOMMY FURY has called on “cheapskate” KSI to honour a bet with his dad John by paying him £250,000.Tommy, 24, claimed a unanimous decision victory over the YouTuber, 30, in October.
    Tommy Fury beat KSI by unanimous decisionCredit: Alamy
    KSI is yet to pay John Fury for a bet they made about his fight with TommyCredit: Getty
    KSI appealed the decision – with many boxing fans believing he deserved to have his hand raised.
    But Fury’s victory was upheld as he handed the internet sensation his first defeat.
    Prior to the bout, KSI bet Tommy’s father, John, £250,000 that he would get the victory.
    Following the result, John has been demanding payment for his son’s win.
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    But with KSI yet to stump up the money, Tommy has now taken aim at his former opponent.
    Speaking to SPORTbible, he said: “He’s in the dustbin. I hate him. KSI’s in the bin.
    “How you enjoying that loss? KSI rejected appeal. He’s the only man I’ve ever known in boxing history to appeal a loss. You lost fair and square, mate. Deal with it, get back on YouTube and do your thing.
    “And pay me dad the 250 grand as well, you cheapskate…
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    John has demanded KSI pay up for the betCredit: Getty
    “Listen, if you’re about that Mr Money, paychecks and all that, Misfits, whatever you want, pay game. 250 grand. It’s nothing for you.
    “Pay up. Sore loser. Kicking billboards. What an idiot.”
    His comments come after John told iFL TV: “He lost. He’s got to man up and pay because I will not let this go. I’ll hound him to death.
    “So there you go mate, pay up. You were the one that wanted to bet in the first place. Be a man.
    “You were a sore loser when you got pipped on the night. But you’re going to pay this money because I’ll never leave you alone.
    “I will ruin your career. I’m on you like a dog on a rabbit. So don’t worry about that. Pay up.”
    Tommy’s win over KSI, his 10th as a pro, came after he had beaten another YouTuber earlier in the year in Jake Paul. More