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    Lionel Messi’s glam Wag Antonela loving new season as ‘soccer mom’ and is joined on sidelines by special guest

    LIONEL MESSI’S wife Antonela Roccuzzo took social media by storm as she kicked off a new season as a “soccer mom”.Antonela, 36, took her son Thiago for training and posted a series of selfies with her child on Instagram.Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo took her son Thiago to training for a new season as a ‘soccer mom’Antonela was joined by an unexpected guest while sitting on the touchlineAntonela was joined by a lizard while watching her son in actionAntonela will also be supporting Messi during another season with Inter MiamiCredit: AFPMessi’s childhood sweetheart took a seat by the touchline and was joined by an unexpected visitor while watching her son in action.And that was none other than a cute lizard that just happened to be passing by.Antonela posted: “New season of soccer mom starts.”Fans went wild as the photos attracted almost 1.5million likes from her 40.2m followers.Read More on FootballOne fan commented: “The most beautiful.”Another posted: “Goddess.”A third wrote: “What a beautiful family. We love you eternally.”This fan said: “The queen.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd that one gushed: “You are the most beautiful in the whole world.”Messi, 37, is currently sidelined with an injury and watched his team Inter Miami in action from the stands alongside Antonela two weeks ago during a home match against Cincinnati at the Chase Stadium.Work out which global sporting icon lives in this waterside padBut it was the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s partner that stole the headlines as she noticed the Apple TV cameramen were keeping a close eye on her and blew a kiss directly down the lens. More

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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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    Inside hidden meaning behind Man City star John Stones’ incredible leg tattoo that he says shows his ‘dreams come true’

    MANCHESTER CITY star John Stones has inked a very meaningful tattoo on his leg that takes him back to his childhood.Stones, 30, boasts a collection of tattoos with deep personal significance from his life and professional career as a footballer.Manchester City star John Stones has a series of tattoosCredit: GettyOne of Stones’ tattoos shows the importance of following his childhood dreamsCredit: Harvey Todd – AlamyStones always wanted to play for hometown club Barnsley and EnglandCredit: GettyNot all tattoos were a success as he had to erase an image of his ex-girlfriendCredit: Instagram @vividinkstaffsAnd one of the most special ones is placed on the back of the centre-back’s left leg.It shows the England international as a little boy staring at Barnsley’s Oakwell Stadium with Wembley behind it.The Barnsley-born star always wanted to be a Premier League player and dreamed about competing for his hometown club as well as his country.The defender realised both of his childhood goals and decided to hit that tattoo to always remind him that “dreams do come true”.Read More on FootballStones told the FA Cup’s official YouTube channel a year ago: “I ended up getting kind of me looking at Barnsley Stadium with Wembley behind that, which obviously is for England.”That was kind of a dream of mine [that] I wanted to do and never thought I would.”And then obviously they both happened so I decided to get that on me and remind me that my dreams do come true and to keep striving more and more.”Stones’ love for Barnsley is also shown on his left thigh as he proudly displays a portrait of club legend Norman Rimmington.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut not all tattoos proved to be successful as he had to erase an image of his ex-girlfriend Millie Savage from his arm after they broke up in 2019.But Stones still gets to live the meaning of the childhood dream tattoo in the Premier League with City where he has won a staggering 15 major honours, including the 2023 Treble.John Stones tattoos- What are the meanings behind the England & Man City defender’s body ink-And the ex-Everton star will be in action for England, where he has played in two Euros finals, in the Nations League against Ireland and Finland.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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    Man City star Phil Foden moves house weeks after late night party at £3m mansion as removals firm shows off gift

    PHIL Foden has moved out of his £3million mansion just weeks after police were called to the property about a rowdy party.Removal firm Warrens shared a photo of a signed jersey from the Man City star on social media.Phil Foden left the removal firm with a signed Man City shirtCredit: InstagramStaff members said they were delighted with the giftsCredit: InstagramWarren’s removal firm helped the footballer and his family move out of his £3million mansionCredit: InstagramThe message from the young footballer thanked the firm for helping his family move. The firm replied: “Normally Phil provides the goals and assists but on this occasion, we provided the assist and achieved our goal.”Staff members from the firm were honoured to help the Foden move home and many left heartfelt messages to the England footballer.The move comes after reports that police were called to a late-night party at Foden’s house in Prestbury, Cheshire.read more on footballA neighbour called 999 to complain about the loud music, with one resident saying it was “like being in a nightclub”.Locals said the kids’ party began around 4pm and continued until midnight.Cheshire police confirmed they received a noise complaint but no officers visited the property.One neighbour in his 80s, who lives near the Premier League footballer, claimed the music was “excessively loud,” even though he had turned his TV up to full volume.Most read in SportAnother neighbour claimed the young footballer had other “parties with loud music” but added that it was not a regular occurrence.The disgruntled resident claimed that it was as if the Foden was “hosting a music festival”.MADDISON’S LUXURY MANSIONA Cheshire Police spokeswoman said: “We received a call on Tuesday evening about a noise issue at an address in Prestbury. “However the caller was advised that it was a matter for the council.”Foden’s former £3million mansion featured five bedrooms, a swimming pool, a cinema room, a gym and a large garden with a hot tub and trampoline.Wayne Rooney used to live nearby until he moved to a £20million mega-mansion nearby.A source told The Sun back in 2022: “Phil loves living in Cheshire but felt it was time to fly the nest now he has two young children with his partner, Rebecca.“It’s in his old neighbourhood so they feel very settled in already.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt comes after a lucky football fan secured a £3.5million house in Cheshire’s footballers’ paradise – from just a £10 raffle.And James Maddison is flogging his jaw-dropping house that comes with its own football pitch for just £2.5million.Phil Foden’s signed England jerseyCredit: Instagram More

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    Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers in ‘violent’ career switch after announcing retirement from boxing and MMA

    AARON CHALMERS is returning to the ring – and this time the fighting will be more violent than ever.The reality TV star left the Geordie Shore house in 2017 to become a professional MMA fighter – where he amassed a 5-2 record. Aaron Chalmers is coming out of combat retirementCredit: Instagram @aaroncgshoreThe Geordie Shore star has signed for BKFCChalmers then focussed on boxing and had five bouts mixed from pro fights and crossover-style exhibitions including a contest with legend Floyd Mayweather.But after a lack of offers, combined with a personal life stresses, the 37-year-old hung up his gloves. That was until Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – co-owned by UFC legend Conor McGregor and David Feldman – came knocking. Chalmers told SunSport: “I just gave up and then BKFC reached out, and I knew it was going to take something big to bring us back.READ MORE IN BOXING”I spoke to David a couple of times on the phone, and I was just like, ‘Ah, this is this definitely is right up my street.'”Obviously got a multi-fight contract and yeah, I think he’s got some big plans for us. So I’m excited.”It’s another one. I’ve done MMA, I’ve done boxing, I’ve done influencer boxing now into the bare-knuckle. “So I’ve kind of ticked off most of the top combat sports I could probably tick off.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChalmers shelved a £12,000 nose job to continue his combat career. But after taking a step back from TV work, he does not have to worry about protecting the money maker so much. Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happenedHe said: “Is this any more brutal than getting elbowed in the face in MMA? “Is it more brutal than getting kicked in the face in MMA or kneed in the face? I don’t know.”I mean, there’s only one way to find out. It’s just pure violence, really, isn’t it?”I need to learn to hit and not get hit. So there’s gonna be a lot more movement than just standing there like I do in the boxing and trying to have a scrap.”My coach, he’s like, ‘I want you to be in and out.’ So that’s all well and good doing that for eight weeks in training but as soon as you get in there, it’s a totally different story.”Like I say, listen, I’m older now and they came in with a great offer that I couldn’t turn down. So I’m not really too bothered about the face.”I’m getting on now. It’s not like I’m on TV in front of all these people, so yeah, I’m just excited.”American TikToker Bryce Hall, 25, won his BKFC debut last year while YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, is also a target for Chalmers. He said: “Bryce Hall, that would be a great fight for me. Obviously, I want to get me feet in, I wanna get my toes wet in there, see what it’s like.”Maybe have one or two, and then we can start looking at people like that. “I mean, I still think if I make a big enough splash in BKFC, the fight with Jake Paul can be there.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’ve got to make a big splash. Basically, we need to get back to back to the Bellator days, the Bamma days, where I was knocking people out cold.”That’s that’s what gets the interest. So that’s what we’re going back to.”Chalmers even faced boxing great Floyd MayweatherCredit: PAChalmers’ record was 5-2 in MMACredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Luke Littler puts brave face on after Man Utd hammering as darts star brutally trolls Liverpool legend

    LUKE LITTLER put on a brave face as he trolled a Liverpool legend just minutes after they beat his beloved Manchester United.Arne Slot’s lot ran rampant against their bitter rivals on Sunday, registering an emphatic 3-0 win at Old Trafford.Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at the weekendCredit: PAUnited superfan Luke Littler caught the score before his German Darts Masters clash with Peter WrightCredit: INSTAGRAM/MANCHESTER UNITEDLittler decided to take aim at Kop icon Steven Gerrard after the matchAnd rather than take to social media to show his disappointment, darts sensation Littler took to his Instagram to troll Reds legend Steven Gerrard.The 17-year-old – who was filmed playing darts as a toddler while wearing an England shirt with Gerrard’s name on it – posted a side-by-side picture of himself holding his Premier League Darts trophy and the Kop icon looking dejected to his story.And he emblazoned a 1-0 scoreline across the snap in a blunt reference to Gerrard’s failure to win the English top fight.Gerard has yet to respond to Littler’s dig, which came after the teen lost the Geman Darts Masters final to Peter Wright.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLittler was beaten by Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright 8-5 in a sensational final in Hildesheim.Littler was overcome with emotion after losing the match, in which he sarcastically applauded fans.And he later revealed he broke down as one of his best friends is currently mourning the loss of his father.He wrote on his Instagram story: “Not looking for sympathy or anything I was just trying to say how my best mate has lost his dad at such a young age.Most read in DartsLuke Littler lost the German Darts Masters final to Peter Wright on SundayCredit: PDC Europe”I’ve known Ellis since we both was 3,4 and it’s been on my mind all week the strongest lad I know.”And just couldn’t get the job done as I would of liked.”Luke Littler in shock split from girlfriend Eloise Milburn with darts star, 17, heartbroken after 10 months of datingFan favourite Wright received a roaring reception after winning the tournament and was also overcome with emotion.Choking back tears, an emotional Wright said: “I’m on the way back.” More

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    Footballer attacked at home by thugs after appearing in Bayern Munich shirt as police launch probe

    POLICE are investigating an attack on Nurnberg footballer Niklas-Wilson Sommer.The right-back was attacked in his home and shared images of his wounds on social media.Niklas-Wilson Sommer was attacked in his homeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/niklas.wilson/The attack is thought to be because he wore a Bayern Munich shirtCredit: https://www.instagram.com/niklas.wilson/The incident took place after he shared a picture of himself wearing a Bayern Munich shirt.The image had been deleted from social media and Sommer had already apologised for it.The 26-year-old has been supported by the club, which has condemned the attack.A club statement read: “During the night from Saturday to Sunday, there was a physical attack on one of our U23 players.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”By lying in wait on the doorstep in the early evening and then physically attacking him a few hours later in the night, these people crossed all boundaries.”The act is apparently a reaction to the player appearing in a Bayern jersey on social media three days earlier.”The photo was deleted shortly after publication and the player also publicly apologized.”The club will never accept players being physically attacked.Most read in Football”That is exactly what happened last night through the actions of individuals.”The club condemns this behaviour in the strongest possible terms. It is absolutely incompatible with the values ​​of FCN.Sommer currently plays for Nunrberg IICredit: GettyHe has also played for Mannheim and DAC Dunajská StredaCredit: Getty”The police investigation into the incident began last night.”If there are any convictions in this connection, the club will of course react accordingly.”Former Premier League star John Paintsil rushed to hospital after terrifying car crashSommer was targeted by a crowd protest during the 4-0 defeat at home to Magdeburg on Saturday.One banner read: “Club pride instead of hipster posing. Niklas Wilson, you’re s**t, like FCB.”Another stated: “Wilson, p**s off, you Bayern pig.”Sommer shared images of the wounds he suffered after the attack on social media.The pictures showed red marks and swelling across his face.Sommer posted his injuries on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/niklas.wilson/Swelling could be seen around his faceCredit: https://www.instagram.com/niklas.wilson/Who are these famous footballers? More

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    ‘Absolute poet’ Peter Drury leaves fans divided with ‘unnecessary’ pun live on Sky Sports after Man Utd vs Liverpool

    SKY SPORTS commentator Peter Drury took social media by storm with a comical pun after the Premier League derby between Liverpool and Manchester United.Drury, 56, covered the Reds’ 3-0 victory over United at Old Trafford.Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury went viral with a comical punCredit: AlamyDrury made a pun about Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s successful startThe Merseysiders’ winning streak under new manager Arne Slot was extended to three games, while goalkeeper Alisson kept a third clean sheet in a row.Drury appeared to get a little carried away amid Liverpool’s stunning start to the campaign as he went on to praise Slot.And the journalist decided to have a little fun with the use of an innocent pun.Drury said: “The Slot machine has paid out its first big jackpot.”Read More on FootballThat pun left fans divided as they stormed social media immediately after.One fan tweeted: “Peter Drury man. That’s unnecessary.”Another commented: “Even by Peter Drury’s own standards he needs locking up for that pun.”A third wrote: “Peter Drury you beauty.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThis fan said: “Where does Peter Drury drag these out from. Unreal.”And that one posted: “Peter Drury is an absolute poet.”Sky Sports News interrupt Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher’s spa day live on TV to get Man Utd vs Liverpool predictionsLiverpool are second in the Premier League table with the exact same points as leaders Manchester City who are ahead on goals scored. More