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    Fans love Jude Bellingham’s cheeky transfer message to Jack Grealish on Man City star’s Instagram post

    FOOTIE fans were left abuzz after seeing Jude Bellingham’s transfer message to England team-mate Jack Grealish.Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham is one of the most sought-after players in the world and speculation is rife over his future with the German giants.
    Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham have become good pals while playing for EnglandCredit: REX
    And Bellingham has jokingly called for Grealish to ditch Manchester City and join him at Borussia DortmundCredit: INSTAGRAM
    But he may have dropped a hint that he intends to stay at the Westfalenstadion with a cheeky Instagram comment to Grealish.
    Hours after England’s 2-0 win over Ukraine in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday, Grealish wrote: “Perfect week away with the boys.
    “What a group of lads.”
    And Bellingham was quick to comment, writing: “Come to Dortmund x.”
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    Bellingham’s comments received a barrage of replies from City fans, some of whom believe Grealish is doing his best to convince him to move to the Etihad.
    One of the Etihad faithful tweeted: “Agent Jack.”
    Another said: “Trying to get involved.”
    And another said: “He’s coming, isn’t he?”
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    One remarked: “He wants us.”
    Another chimed in: “Guess Jack tells him to join City every time.”
    Bellingham has shone for club and country over the last 18 months, impressing for the latter during last winter’s World Cup.
    And the teenager has ambitions of one day captaining The Three Lions, saying: “I think that would be the biggest dream.
    “It’s the biggest honour in football, I think, captaining your country, especially when you’re playing for a nation like England.
    “At the minute there’s obviously a long pecking order I highly respect.
    “H [Kane] and Hendo, all of the lads that fall below that.
    “I’ll wait my turn but in the meantime, it’s all about picking up from those guys in terms of leadership.
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    “In Dortmund, I’ve been given a bit more responsibility this year in that sense so it’s just about trying to learn all the time, really, and this is the best place to do it.”
    Bellingham and his Dortmund team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to the Allianz Arena to take on defending German champions Bayern Munich.
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    Pregnant Wag Diletta Leotta channels Pamela Anderson in red swimsuit as she shows off small bump on holiday

    NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Loris Karius’ girlfriend Diletta Leotta channelled her inner Pamela Anderson with a stunning pic on social media.TV presenter Leotta posed in a red swimsuit on the beach with her small baby bump as she expects a child with Karius and shared the image on her Instagram account.
    Diletta Leotta channelled her inner Pamela Anderson on the beachCredit: instagram
    Diletta Leotta reminded fans of Pamela Anderson from BaywatchCredit: Rex
    Diletta Leotta is a TV presenter for DAZN and dates Newcastle’s Loris KariusCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    Diletta Leotta and Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius are expecting a childCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    The 31-year-old looked very much like famous actress Anderson on her role as CJ Parker on Baywatch.
    The American sex symbol won the hearts of millions of fans across the world as part of the famous TV series where she played the iconic bombshell lifeguard.
    This comes after fans compared the Italian presenter to Anderson on social media following some pics she shared during her time in Naples.
    Fans took to the comments’ section to compliment Leotta amid her ongoing pregnancy.
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    One supporter commented: “What a beauty.”
    Another wrote: “Another curve has been added… the most beautiful!”
    A third said: “Love for children will make u more beautiful than ever.”
    This fan posted: “Karius you are my hero.”
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    And that one commented: “Excellent quality, you are beautiful beyond perfect.”
    Leotta currently covers Serie A for DAZN, while Karius plays for Newcastle in the Premier League.
    The ex-Liverpool goalkeeper has played once for the Magpies since joining the club in September.
    The 29-year-old stepped in for the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United last month with Nick Pope suspended and Martin Dubravka cup-tied.
    Leotta jetted into London to watch the German keeper in action at Wembley.
    Diletta Leotta flew to London to watch Loris Karius in action at WembleyCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    Diletta Leotta received a lot of compliments on Instagram from her fansCredit: Instagram / @dilettaleotta
    Diletta Leotta and Loris Karius will soon become parentsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/ More

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    Jake Paul shows off brand new tattoo collection including full leg sleeve with angel and massive tiger on his foot

    JAKE PAUL has shown off his new set of tattoos, including an angel sleeve on his leg.The social media star turned-boxer also got a tiger inked onto his foot.
    Jake Paul has had a lot of new tattoosCredit: INSTAGRAM
    He showed off his new body art on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The designs include a leg sleeve of an angelCredit: INSTAGRAM
    As well as a tiger’s face on his footCredit: INSTAGRAM
    He shared images of the tattoo preparation on Instagram in a post to his 22.4million followers captioned “a week in review”.
    And then, he posted the completed work onto his Instagram story.
    The work is extremely detailed and shows a warrior skeleton and a moth before going to an angel set on a cloudy background.
    The body art then continues into a tiger’s face on the boxer’s foot.
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    Paul already has plenty of tattoos and caused confusion during his defeat to Tommy Fury after one of his designs was missing.
    He had got a blue raspberry Au Vodka bottle tattooed onto his arm which after a wager with BBC DJ Charlie Sloth, who owns the drinks company.
    However, fans could not spot the design during his fight with Fury, leading some to question if it was real.
    Meanwhile, Paul recently slammed KSI as “insecure” after broadcaster Wade Plemons was sacked from Misfits Boxing amid a furious row.
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    It did not take long for Paul to interject in the feud – which he is partially involved in – to back Plemons.
    He tweeted: “Such insecure clowns. Wade is quality. Plays it down the middle.
    “Says things about me I don’t like, but that just means he’s keeping his opinions real. Now back to my vacation.” More

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    Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah in incredible six-month body transformation as he shows off new ripped figure

    TREVOH CHALOBAH has shown off his incredible new ripped physique after six months of hard graft.The Chelsea star has committed to getting himself into better shape and is now reaping the rewards.
    Trevoh Chalobah started putting in more fitness work six months agoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jr_athletesedge/
    And the results are now clear to seeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jr_athletesedge/
    Working with football performance coach James Ralph, the defender has massively developed his body.
    James uploaded a post to his Instagram showing the progress Chalobah has made in the last six months, in which he praises the player’s recent commitment.
    He wrote: “When Hypertrophy and Body Composition wasn’t even a goal.
    “I know this picture will get a lot of traction, and rightly so – the progression that can be seen is phenomenal for a ‘normal’ person in six months, let alone an elite athlete IN season who does a lot of cardio and when Hypertrophy wasn’t even a thought.
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    “The reason I would want this post to get traction, though is to highlight things you cannot simply see on a picture.
    “Trevoh’s attitude is incredible – he (I don’t think he would mind me saying this) has in the past not been as consistent.
    “As soon as he was, and was able to commit to the long-term plan, his results have skyrocketed on all fronts – strength, power and speed.
    “Always a pleasure to work with, Trevoh has been through so much to get to where he is now.
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    “Multiple loans, played in various positions and often thrown in and excelling after periods of not being involved.
    “Consistency pays off.”
    The 23-year-old will be hoping his improved fitness can help him earn a regular spot in Graham Potter’s Chelsea side.
    This season Chabolah has played 41 per cent of available minutes in the Premier League as he is behind Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly in the pecking order.
    And his fans were full of approval for his progress, as one commented: “Serious gains.”
    A second wrote: “Man like Trev 👏.”
    A third said: “The difference is clear 🔥.”
    While a fourth added: “This is hard enough to achieve, even being a pro athlete. Respect.” More

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    Premier League cult hero looks unrecognisable with massive moustache as he poses with his mum

    THIS Premier League cult hero looks unrecognisable as he shows off a massive moustache while posing with his mum. The former Tottenham and Middlesbrough star made 94 appearances in England’s top division.
    The Premier League cult hero sports a huge moustacheCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The Egyptian also made appearances for Wigan and West Ham.
    Overall he netted 22 times, also adding two assists.
    He arrived in England with Tottenham in 2005 from Roma on an initial loan move, before it was made permanent the year after.
    However, he failed to build on the 11 goals he scored in his first season, scoring just one league goal in his second campaign with Spurs.
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    The striker was soon shipped to Middlesbrough, but things did not go to plan there either, with him going on four loan moves at the club.
    He would ultimately not leave English shores on a permanent basis until 2010.
    The mystery star in question? Egyptian forward Mido of course.
    On the latest post to his Instagram, which has 1.5million followers, Mido wished his mum a happy birthday.
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    He shared a picture of himself in a striking T-shirt alongside the caption: “Happy birthday mum ❤️.”
    Fans online rushed to offer their own birthday wishes.
    One user said: “May you live a long life, mum, and may God bless you 😍.”
    A second user said: “May God give her health and bless her life 😍😍.”
    A third user said: “Many happy returns to the dear mother 💐🤲.”
    Mido was previously seen posing topless on a yacht, while he also recently revealed why his legendary Soccer AM crossbar challenge went so poorly.
    Mido scored 22 goals in the Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association
    The Egyptian participated in a legendary crossbar attemptCredit: Soccer AM, Sky Sports
    Mido spent six seasons in England’s Premier LeagueCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd More

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    I once dated Cristiano Ronaldo and when we broke up I lost 11m Instagram followers in 24 hours

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has plenty of ex-girlfriends.But one lost 11 MILLION Instagram followers in just 24 hours after they split.
    Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk dated for five yearsCredit: Getty
    Shayk is a Russian supermodel with a huge following on Instagram
    The pair met in 2010 and stayed together until 2015Credit: AFP
    Supermodel Irina Shayk, 37, and Al-Nassr star Ronaldo, 38, dated between 2010 and 2015.
    The Russian stunner met Ronnie when he had just left Manchester United for Real Madrid in 2009.
    But they took their time and didn’t start going out for another year.
    The pair stayed together for five years after becoming football’s No1 couple.
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    However, things came to a end in 2015 over an alleged disagreement about starting a family together.
    Further reports claim Irina refused to go to the birthday party of Ronaldo’s beloved mother.
    This was denied by Irina, who said via a representative: “She has been close with his family throughout the course of their relationship. 
    “Any negative rumours with regards to Irina and the Ronaldo family are completely false, and have not been a factor in the cause of the spilt. Irina has no further comment at the time.”
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    Shayk lost 11million Instagram followers after splitting with RonaldoCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Shayk went on to date Hollywood star Bradley Cooper
    Shortly after breaking up with Ronaldo, Irina began dating Hollywood superstar Bradley Cooper.
    And in 2016 Ronaldo met now-partner Georgina Rodriguez.
    That same year, Irina told her fans on Instagram to unfollow if they “only know her as Cristiano Ronaldo’s ex-girlfriend.”
    This amazingly saw Irina’s followers drop by 11m in just 24 hours — a loss of 75 per cent of her subs.

    Fast forward to 2023 and Irina now has 21m people following her on Instagram.
    But her ex Ronaldo is miles ahead with 564m followers — more than any other user on the social media platform.
    Irina is now said to be single after splitting from Cooper in 2019.
    However, reports in November claimed the pair could be back together after being spotted with each other on several occasions. More

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    Tragic Charlotte Vellar’s haunting last posts reveal how much she loved football before her sudden death aged just 16

    A TRAGIC teenage football star proudly shows off her team strip in haunting social media posts weeks before her sudden death.MSV Duisburg defender Charlotte Vellar, 16, is also seen smiling and lip-synching to pop tunes in a series of fun TikTok posts just days ago.
    Charlotte Vellar has fun with Duisburg youth teammates in a TikTok video posted a few weeks agoCredit: Tiktok
    The fun-loving youngster also filmed herself lip-synching in her bedroomCredit: Tiktok
    The cause of Lotti’s sudden death aged 16 has not been revealedCredit: MSV Duisburg
    Duisburg, whose women play in Germany’s top flight Bundesliga, announced the shock news of her death on Sunday evening.
    The cause has not been revealed.
    Tributes poured in for the talented youngster, known as Lotti.
    She was a regular with Duisburg’s under 17s and also trained with the adult A team.
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    Last month she posted a TikTok from the dressing room, using an editing trick to show her and teammates instantly switch from tracksuits to match kit.
    The fun-loving teenager is also seen larking around with pals behind the scenes at training.
    Others videos as recently as last week show Lotti lip-synching in her bedroom like thousands of other girls her age.
    And one from December shows her giggling while lip-synching along with her mother. The vid is captioned: “Mum didn’t know the lyrics.”
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    One TikTok follower said in the comments yesterday: “I feel so sorry for her, look how happy she looks with her daughter.”
    Another online pal said: “Rest in paradise Angel xx.”
    Lotti had been at Duisburg – one of Germany’s biggest women’s teams – since 2018 when she was scouted from Kapellen’s youth team.
    She last played on February 26, leading her U-17 team club to a 9-0 victory over Bayer Uerdingen.
    There was an outpouring of grief after MSV Duisburg posted a tribute on Twitter on Sunday evening.
    It said: “There is no consolation in this incredible pain.
    “MSV mourns the loss of Charlotte Vellar, who died far, far too early at the age of 16.
    “Our condolences to family, friends and team members.
    “We wish you strength for these incredibly difficult moments.”
    Her former club TV Kapellen also paid tribute.
    It said: “We are shocked and incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Charlotte Vellar. Lotti just turned 16 years old.
    “Lotti, as she was called, always had a smile on her face and found her great passion in soccer.
    “She was a cheerful and passionate soccer player.
    “No matter what, she always had a smile on her face.
    “Five years ago she was discovered by MSV Duisburg and moved there.
    “We were so proud of Lotti because she was the first player in Kapellen to play in a Bundesliga club.
    “Our sympathy goes to the family, friends and their U17 team from MSV Duisburg.
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    “We wish you all a lot of strength for these incredibly difficult moments.
    “Lotti, we will always keep you in our hearts.”
    Lotti lip-synchs with her mum in another TikTok videoCredit: Tiktok
    MSV Duisburg announced Charlotte Vellar’s sudden death on SundayCredit: MSV Duisburg
    Former club TV Kapellen said Lotti ‘always had a smile on her face’Credit: Frauen und Mädchen Fußball TV Kapellen
    Lotti also had thousands of followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram More

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    Alejandro Garnacho quickly deletes Instagram story and re-posts it after Man Utd fans spot vape on sofa

    ALEJANDRO GARNACHO deleted and re-posted a slightly altered Instagram story after Manchester United fans spotted a vape on his sofa.The 18-year-old shared an image of him watching the 3-1 win over Fulham from his home as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
    Alejandro Garnacho deleted and re-posted an image after removing a vape from his sofaCredit: EPA
    Garnacho initially shared this picture with a green vape on his sofaCredit: @garnacho7
    He then deleted and re-posted this image without the vape in shotCredit: @garnacho7
    But he then swiftly removed the picture when his followers spotted a green vape sitting in front of him on the sofa – before he re-uploaded the snap without the vape.
    SunSport understands the electronic cigarette belongs to his dad.
    Man Utd declined to comment when approached.
    Garnacho, who has contributed five goals and six assists in 32 games this season, suffered his ankle injury during Man Utd’s goalless draw with Southampton last weekend.
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    And last week he was spotted hobbling on crutches with his right foot covered in a protective boot.
    It is not known how long he will be sidelined for.
    It was also confirmed earlier this week that Garnacho – born in Spain but a citizen of Argentina – has decided to play his international football for the World Cup winners.
    Meanwhile, Man Utd booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a dramatic win over Fulham on Sunday afternoon.
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    Erik ten Hag’s men were trailing 1-0 with 20 minutes remaining when Willian’s handball led to three sendings off as the ex-Chelsea man was handed his marching orders along with manager Marco Silva and striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
    Bruno Fernandes converted the resulting spot kick, before Marcel Sabitzer completed the turnaround moments later.
    Fernandes then added a late third as the Red Devils booked their spot at Wembley against Brighton on the weekend of April 22/23. More