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      ‘I’m a proper footballer’ – Alisha Lehmann says women’s football ‘is always second class’ but social media can help

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      WSL star Alisha Lehmann believes social media can help increase the viewership of women’s football.The Aston Villa winger has built up her own support on social media as she has more followers than some of sports biggest stars.
      Alisha Lehmann believes social media can help grow women’s footballCredit: Alamy
      Lehmann is not sure whether of not women’s football will be equal to the men’s game in the next 100 yearsCredit: Instagram – @alishalehmann7
      She does not always post football content on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=en
      Lehmann has 12 million followers on Instagram which is more than tennis icon Roger Federer, boxers Tommy Fury and Jake Paul as well as Man City star Jack Grealish and F1 champion Max Verstappen.
      While she gets a lot of interest for her glamorous snaps rather than her footballing skills, Lehmann has insisted that he is not distracted by it.
      She told talkSPORT: “To be honest, I don’t really think about it.
      “It’s not something where I wake up every day and think, oh my God, I have so many followers.
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      “It’s more that it’s really nice, the support and everything and it’s also a big opportunity.
      “I would like to show the world that women can actually do it in football and you don’t need to just to be normal.

      “You can also be a bit crazy, just be you, and use your personality to show the world who you are.”
      While, it has allowed the 24-year-old to grow her own brand, she does find it frustrating that she can be criticised for calling herself a footballer, without always posting sports content.
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      The Aston Villa star has 12 million followers on InstagramCredit: Alamy
      With many of her pics being from holidaysCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=en
      She added: “Some people just see Instagram and social media and don’t even know I actually play football.
      “When I don’t post a football picture for a week, people say, ‘oh she doesn’t even play’.
      “I think sometimes it’s a bit hard because obviously, I play like I train every day, like everyone else, like I play every weekend and sometimes it’s hard because they make a picture of you.
      “I’m a proper footballer. I work hard every day. I want to be the best version of myself in football and that’s my first priority in life.”
      The Swiss international also explained that many of the women that play back in Switzerland have to have second jobs to make enough money.
      But she believes that women’s football is growing and that social media can help push it forward.
      Lehmann insisted: “England probably is the picture everyone should look at because I don’t think in other countries it increased that much.
      “In Switzerland, for example, everyone’s still working, 90 per cent probably still work.
      “I don’t think you can compare like anything between women’s and men’s football because it’s just so different how people look at us and how people look at them.
      “It’s just not the same. Women’s football is always second class. I don’t think you’ll ever be first class because I think a lot of people still think that men’s football is the first priority.
      “They don’t think about women’s football and I think that’s a big problem. Now social media is really helpful because people actually see, oh, we play football, we can play football.
      “When they come to their first game, after they say ‘oh it’s not even that bad’ they’re surprised but people judge before they even saw the actual game.
      “I don’t think this [being equal to men] will ever happen to be honest, maybe in the next 100 years but we will not be here anymore.
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      “I hope that in the summer when we play the World Cup it’s a big, big thing. I hope that will push women’s football more forward.
      “We just need to live in the moment and appreciate what we have now and obviously grow it.”
      But she gets annoyed at people who follow her but don’t watch her playCredit: Alamy More

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      Shakira FINALLY reveals release date for song ‘TQG’ with Karol G as track expected to be another blistering Pique attack

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      COLOMBIAN beauties Shakira and Karol G have announced the date of their new song, “TQG” with a sensual photo.The pair published identical messages on their Instagram accounts telling fans: “We know you are waiting for it and here we are.”
      Shakira has been brutal towards Pique in her past songsCredit: YouTube
      The Columbian stunners will release the song this FridayCredit: Reuters
      Gerard may have to face the music as Shakira’s newest diss track comes out soonCredit: Reuters
      The joint post revealed the song will come out on February 24 at midnight.
      This confirms speculation that the women are both expected to diss their exes following Shakira’s revenge song last month against former partner Gerard Pique.
      In the brutal new song, Shakira takes more swipes at Pique’s new girlfriend Clara Chia, as the new song’s lyrics leaked overnight.
      Shakira sings in Spanish: “You leaving to look for something to eat outdoors and me thinking it was the monotony.”
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      Karol G sings of her ex Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA: “At least with me I kept you looking nice.”
      The singers have made it clear “TQG” stands for “Te quedó Grande”, which translates to “You were out of your depth.”
      Karol G’s collaboration with Shakira is part of an album she is due to release on Friday.
      The 31-year-old who competed on the Colombian version of “The X Factor” as a teenager said the new release with Shakira would “let a lot of anger go”.
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      Shakira has used her music to fire a series of poisoned darts at retired footballer Pique and his new girlfriend over the last few months.
      Most recently the 46-year-old shared a clip of her singing along to SZA’s hit song Kill Bill on Valentine’s Day as she lip-synced the lyrics “I might kill my ex.”

      In the footage shared on TikTok, Shakira sings: “I might kill my ex, not the best idea.
      “His new girlfriend’s next, how’d I get here?”
      The brutal lip sync comes on the back of her song with Argentine DJ Bizarrap comparing herself to a Rolex and Pique’s new 23-year-old girlfriend Clara Chia to a Casio.
      Shakira, also making it crystal clear she was referring to the new lover, also bragged: “I’m worth two 22s.
      “You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo.”
      The song was viewed more than 63 million times in its first 24 hours on YouTube, setting a new streaming record.
      On Spotify, it became the most-streamed Latin track in a single day.
      Shakira had already appeared to attack her ex in a song she released last October called Monotonia, with references to the “narcissism” and “cold as Christmas” attitude of a man she is breaking up with.
      The Colombian also wrote a New Year’s post on Instagram about betrayal and heartache, winning support from her ex’s former teammate Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo who responded with three heart emoticons.
      Earlier this month Pique, 36, referred to Barcelona-born Clara Chia for the first time in public and admitted she wears the trousers in their relationship.
      The former Barcelona defender confessed he was putty in her hands as he showed off his clothes during an on-air chat with Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos ahead of his new football competition the King’s League.
      Pique replied: “The truth is I go with my girlfriend to the shops and she buys them for me. I’m a puppet.”
      The artist and her ex announced they had split last May following unconfirmed claims Pique was cheating on his long-term partner with a younger woman.
      Pique and Shakira were together for 11 years and had two children together: Milan, 10, and Sasha, eight.
      The Colombian artist is due to move to Miami with her two sons this year.
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      She was expected to make the move in January but had to postpone her plans because of the health of her ailing 91-year-old dad who was hospitalised in Barcelona.
      Gerard Pique will get to see his children during holiday times as part of a child custody agreement the couple signed at court in the Catalan capital late last year.
      Clara Chia and Pique have been at the centre of a firestormCredit: Instagram
      Pique and Shakira have been in a bitter row following cheating allegations against the former footballerCredit: Getty
      Shakira and her ex have been to court multiple timesCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury go 10 rounds on social media as we decide who wins from partners, pups and planes to fancy dress

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      FLOAT like a social butterfly, sting like a bee.That’s not quite what Muhammad Ali said – but Jake Paul, 26, and Tommy Fury, 23, love sharing their glam lives on social media.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia on SundayCredit: Getty
      Fury likes to fly commercially, while Paul uses a private jet
      From showing off their stunning Wags to their riches – cars, private jets and designer pooches on Instagram – these two have a life to envy.
      So, before they get in the ring for their eagerly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, SunSport pitted them against one another in 10 rounds on social media.
      Seconds out…
      Round 1: Planes
      Paul has a net worth of around £25million, while Fury has an estimated worth of around £3million.
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      This allows the former to fly privately, while Tommy books business class.
      Paul edges this one, just.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Round 2: Fancy dress
      Fair play to the pair, they love dressing up.
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      And at Halloween they showed they weren’t afraid to look a bit daft.
      Paul and his ex-girlfriend Julia Rose channeled Avatar, and looked the part.
      While Fury and his missus Molly Mae had a zombie boxer and ring girl look going on.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Halloween gave the feuding pair the opportunity to play dress up
      Round 3: Famous brothers
      Jake’s older brother Logan went into boxing, but wasn’t as successful as his younger sibling.
      However, Logan teamed up with fellow YouTuber KSI to launch Prime energy drink – which is the flavour of the month, and has a career in the WWE.
      Tommy’s older brother Tyson Fury needs no introduction.
      Of course, the Gypsy King is the best boxer on the planet right now and the biggest celebrity out of them all.
      Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
      Tyson Fury is the most famous of the brothers
      Round 4: Novelty clobber
      Paul loves to embrace fashion – and seemingly fell in love with Gucci’s Mickey Mouse range – wearing their £600 shirt and sporting their £1,000 bag.
      Fury wasn’t afraid to reveal his favourite supermarket – once sporting a hoodie with Aldi emblazoned across it.
      That sells on eBay for £20.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Both Fury and Paul aren’t afraid to wear novelty clothing
      Round 5: Dogs
      Both boast K-9 friends.
      Fury invested in a protection dog after burglars ransacked his former Manchester abode and nabbed £800,000 worth of jewellery and designer gear.
      Paul has two dogs, a Newfoundland named Lil Moo and a golden retriever named Thor Puppy Paul.
      All are adorable.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Dogs are these men’s best friends
      Round 6: Jewellery
      Although Tommy and Molly had a lot of their jewellery nabbed by thieves, he still boasts a Rolex Submariner worth around £45,000.
      Paul drapes himself in diamonds and loves wearing expensive items.
      Quite brilliantly, he once had an £80,000 pendant made that featured a diamond-encrusted Conor McGregor in a sleepy pose following his defeat to Dustin Poirier.
      Brilliantly, Paul sent it to Poirier as a present.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Rolex-wearing Fury is trumped in the jewellery department by free-spending Paul
      Round 7: Romantic gestures
      They might appear to have all the testosterone in the world flowing through them, and seemingly look lad-ish.
      But romance doesn’t escape them, either.
      On Valentine’s Day, Fury showered new mum Molly-Mae with gifts and treats.
      Paul poked fun at his single status, showering his boxing gloves with roses and chocolates. True love wins this one.
      Scorecard: Paul 8-10 Fury
      Fury showered Molly-Mae Hague with gifts on Valentine’s Day, while single Paul cosied up to his boxing gloves
      Round 8: Girlfriends
      Fury met Molly-Mae on Love Island in 2019 and they have been inseparable ever since.
      And she has gone from strength-to-strength in her career – becoming creative director of online fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing in 2021.
      Paul has dated model Julia Rose on and off, but the couple are no more.
      Since they got back together a few times, don’t put it past them rekindling their romance yet again.
      Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
      Molly-Mae Hague boasts a successful career in her own right, while Paul split with on/off girlfriend Julia Rose
      Julia Rose and Paul recently split upCredit: Instagram
      Round 9: Six-packs
      Fury and Paul take working out very seriously.
      Seemingly, TNT is naturally ripped – although in 2020 Molly-Mae poked fun at him for growing a belly. A the same time, he revealed he didn’t care about having a six-pack.
      Paul, on the other hand, has undergone a series of body transformations.
      He goes to the gym daily and looks in perfect condition.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Fury and Paul both take working out very seriously
      Round 10: Cars
      Paul owns an insane car collection, including a £360,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom and a £165,000 Lamborghini Huracan.
      He’s also been seen driving a Tesla Model X – worth around £80,000.
      It’s fair to say Fury isn’t in that league, although he once had his own Rolls-Royce.
      Today, he drives a more family-friendly Mercedes G-Class – costing around £130,000.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Rolls-Royce was the vehicle of choice for both Fury and Paul
      The Judges Scores
      Result: Paul 96 – 96 Fury
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      We couldn’t separate the pair – outside the ring their social media lives are just as close as their boxing credentials.
      We’ll see on Sunday, though, who will prove to be the better boxer in Diriyah. More

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      Liverpool vs Real Madrid Wags, from models to a Little Mix singer, as the European giants meet in the Champions League

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      THEY don’t call it the beautiful game for nothing.Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      Excitement is at fever pitch ahead as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP
      And these stunning Wags will be cheering on their other halves when The Reds take on Los Blancos in the first leg of their last-16 clash.
      As the saying goes, behind every man is a great woman, so we kick off the interest early with the lowdown on some of the players’ wives and girlfriends who provide them with much-needed support at home.
      From a doctor and architect to a world-famous singer and a reality TV star, this lot are in a league of their own . . .
      Mishel Gerzig – goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
      Mishel Gerzig and Thibaut Courtois were first spotted together in 2020
      IT’S not hard to see why Israeli model Mishel, 25, caught the eye of the Belgian goalie, 30, who slid into her DMs on Instagram.
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      The pair were first spotted together in Ibiza after Belgium were knocked out of Euro 2020.
      This summer the happy couple got engaged, as Courtois dropped to one knee to ask for his beloved’s hand in marriage.
      Jordan Ozuna – striker Karim Benzema
      Karim Benzema’s Wag Jordan Ozuna used to be a waitress at Hooters
      Model Jordan used to work as a Hooters waitress in Las Vegas but is now signed to several US-based modelling agencies.
      The stunning 32-year-old has used her enviable figure to help promote State Management, Caroline Gleason Management, Tricia Brink Management, and The Salt Agency.
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      She joined Benzema at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he was crowned the world’s best player.
      Sandra Garal – forward Marco Asensio
      Sandra Garal met Marco Asensio while working as a nightclub waitress
      SANDRA met Marco, 27, while working as a waitress in a nightclub in 2019.
      The Spanish couple managed to keep their relationship a secret for months.
      The 26-year-old, who studied architecture in Madrid, now models and has over 340,000 Instagram followers.
      Maria Julia Mazalli – forward Vinicius Junior
      Maria Julia Mazalli started dating Vinicius Junior in 2019
      AN eagle-eyed fan revealed the 22-year-old winger was dating Maria in 2019 after they each posted selfies in the same bathroom.
      The 27-year-old influencer found fame on Brazilian reality show, Holiday With The Ex in 2017.
      Natalia Becker – goalkeeper Alisson Becker
      Natalia Becker met Alisson Becker in their native Brazil in 2012
      BRAINY Natalia, 31, met Alisson, 30, in their native Brazil in 2012 while she was studying to become a doctor.
      They married in 2015 and moved to Liverpool three years later.
      They have three kids – Helena, five, Matteo, two, and Rafael, one.
      Larissa Pereira – striker Roberto Firmino
      Larissa Pereira and Roberto Firmino were married in 2017
      THE model married Roberto, 31, in their home country of Brazil in 2017 after three years together.
      As well as being a mum to their three daughters, the 30-year-old is an entrepreneur, having founded fashion brand BeValen Store.
      Rike Nooitgedagt – defender Virgil van Dijk
      Rike Nooitgedagt and Virgil van Dijk were childhood sweethearts and wed in 2017
      FIERCELY private Rike, 31, gave up her job as a fashion sales manager to support the 31-year-old Dutch ace when he signed to Celtic in 2013.
      The childhood sweethearts wed in 2017 and have kids Nila and Jadi.
      Rute Cardoso – forward Diogo Jota
      Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota are childhood sweetheartsCredit: rutecfcardoso14/Instagram
      CHILDHOOD sweethearts Rute, and Diogo, both 26, met at school in their native Portugal.
      Rute seems to have settled well into life in the UK and even admitted to being a fan of Peaky Blinders.
      The couple have a one-year-old son called Dinis.
      Perrie Edwards – midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards have become one of the hottest showbiz couples
      THE Little Mix star and Alex, both 29, have become one of the hottest showbiz couples since they started dating in 2016.
      They welcomed son, Axel, in 2021, and Perrie looked incredible on the girl band’s recent Confetti Tour.
      Saffie Khan – midfielder Curtis Jones
      Saffie Khan and Curtis Jones went Instagram official in 2021
      THE couple went Instagram official in 2021, but it is believed they have been dating since 2019.
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      Saffie is signed to M Models Management and lives with Curtis, 22.
      The 20-year-old often shares snaps of her lavish holidays with her 40K followers. More

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      Sex-mad Wag Izabel Goulart shows off her bum in string bikini before changing into revealing outfit for carnival

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      IZABEL GOULART wowed as she showed off her bum in a tiny bikini ahead of attending carnival in Brazil.The Brazilian fashion model is the partner of Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.
      Izabel Goulart showed off her bum ahead of carnivalCredit: Instagram / @izabelgoulart
      She then got changed into a new outfitCredit: Instagram / @izabelgoulart
      Her carnival costume left little to the imaginationCredit: Instagram / @izabelgoulart
      Izabel is the partner of goalkeeper Kevin TrappCredit: Splash
      The first video in the bikini she posted from the calm spot by the pool before heading to the carnival.
      Izabel shared the video of the bikini on her Instagram where she has a massive 4.5million followers.
      And they rushed to praise her in her comment section.
      One fan wrote: “The most perfect one of them all!!! My dream this body!!!!!!!”
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      A second commented: “It’s kinda unbelievable lol.”
      A third said: “Impossible not to love you screaming here wonderful.”
      While a fourth gushed: “It’s kinda unbelievable lol.”
      There she wore a new revealing outfit that draped her body.
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      Then she did a catwalk-style performance showing off the garment at Colccio.
      Trapp was not present during the celebrations as he is preparing for Frankfurt’s round of 16 Champions League tie against Napoli.
      The former Victoria’s Secret model has previously admitted ago that she and the famous goalie have sex “four or five times” per week.
      Izabel was not the only person with ties to the footballer to attend as PSG star Neymar’s sister Rafaella Santos dazzled in a barely-there outfit as she paraded for Acadêmicos do Salgueiro at Carnival.
      However, the 26-year-old revealed she was almost unable to attend after having liposuction.
      Izabel has over 4.5million followers on InstagramCredit: Splash More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus sparks engagement rumours as girlfriend shows off huge ring after pair get back together

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      ARSENAL star Gabriel Jesus has sparked rumours of an engagement after his girlfriend was pictured wearing a big ring.Jesus and girlfriend Raiane Lima announced they had split from each other last month after she deleted photos of him from her Instagram page.
      Gabriel Jesus has sparked rumours of engagement after Raiane Lima was spotted wearing an engagement ringCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Jesus and Raiane appear to have gotten back together after splitting last monthCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The pair have a daughter together named HelenaCredit: Instagram / @dejesusoficial
      Jesus joined Arsenal for £45m last summerCredit: Getty
      Jesus has been stepping up his recovery after suffering a knee injuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dejesusoficial/
      However, shortly after they were pictured together once again as Jesus posted a tribute for her 22nd birthday on February 8.
      Following on from then, the Arsenal ace’s most recent Instagram story shows him alongside Raiane with her wearing a large ring.
      It comes after both Jesus and Raiane posted a video of a trip to a concert on their respective Instagram stories.
      The pair have a daughter named Helena, who at the time of their initial split was eight months old.
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      Jesus has been on the sidelines since suffering a knee injury at the World Cup.
      Mikel Arteta’s side initially didn’t miss the Brazilian as Eddie Nketiah came into the line up after the tournament in Qatar.
      But Arsenal suffered a lapse in form over the last month, going winless in three Premier League games before securing a 4-2 win against Aston Villa.
      The win against ex-Arsenal boss Unai Emery’s current side returned them to the top of the table as Man City once again dropped points after beating Arsenal in midweek.
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      Arsenal signed Jesus from Man City in the summer for £45million.
      Since joining the 25-year-old has five goals and six assists in 14 games, and is likely to add to it once he returns from injury. More

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      Aubameyang is finally named in squad… as Chelsea star assists and pulls strings from midfield in family kickabout

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      CHELSEA outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finally enjoyed some time on the pitch… after he took part in a kickabout with his family.The Gabon striker played in a deeper role than normal, pulling the strings from midfield.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang played in a kickaboutCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/agathino78/3042586588963683110/?hl=en
      He was in good form as he set up a goalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/agathino78/3042586588963683110/?hl=en
      Aubameyang has not been in the Chelsea squad recentlyCredit: Getty
      In a video uploaded to Instagram by Agatino lazzaro, Aubameyang is all over the pitch dictating the play for his team.
      At one point, he plays a brilliant long ball which is volleyed home by his team-mate.

      He also gets in on the act as he hammered a first-time effort in off the post.
      The 33-year-old is also wearing his Chelsea shirt and socks in the clip.
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      However it is the most time he has seen on the pitch as he has been left out of the club’s squads in recent weeks – last playing in the goalless draw with Liverpool last month.
      Aubameyang was cut from Graham Potter’s Champions League squad as he preferred attackers Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk to the Gabon star.
      Although they have not been firing in the goals either this season, as Potter’s side has slumped to 10th in the Premier League table.
      The last result was a terrible 1-0 loss to bottom-of-the-table Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
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      Potter was asked about Aubameyang’s absence from the squad for a third consecutive league match after the game.
      He said: “I would say keep doing what he’s doing.
      “We had Kai (Havertz) and Raheem (Sterling) coming on but when you don’t score – when you’re creating chances – I understand the question.”
      The English manager has left the door open to the former Arsenal star, and he could consider recalling him for their next Premier League match – the London derby against Tottenham on Sunday.
      Graham Potter has left the striker out of his last three match squadsCredit: PA More

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      Neymar’s stunning sister Rafaella dazzles in barely-there outfit at Salgueiro Parade after revealing she had liposuction

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      NEYMAR’S sister Rafaella Santos dazzled in a barely-there outfit as she paraded for Acadêmicos do Salgueiro at Carnival.However, the 26-year-old revealed she was almost unable to attend after having liposuction.

      Rafaella Santos wore a stunning outfit for CarnivalCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      The 26-year-old revealed she was almost unable to attend due to having liposuctionCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      Her outfit saw a red bikini paired with a large crown and large red feathersCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      Rafaella has 5.9million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      The Salgueiro school float was the penultimate float to perform on the dayCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      Big brother Neymar normally attends Rafaella’s parties around her birthdayCredit: Instagram @neymarjr
      She is turning 27 on March 11Credit: Splash
      Rafaella took Carnival by storm as she donned a sparkling red bikini to match the bright parade float she stood on.
      The bikini was paired with a large red and gold crown and bright feathers shooting out from the back.
      In the column of Leo Dias, via Metropoles, Rafaella opened up on how she spoke to the president of the Salgueiro school ahead of the event about her liposuction.
      She said: “It had been scheduled for some time, I talked to the president.
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      “I warned him that I wouldn’t be able to make it to the rehearsal, but as I love Salgueiro, he received me so well, I said that I would make an effort.
      “It wasn’t even to make all that effort, but I’m here.”
      The Salgueiro float was the penultimate school to perform during the day of parades.
      It is also close to the time of year of Rafaella’s birthday, with the model turning 27 on March 11.
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      This normally begs the question of whether big brother superstar Neymar will be in attendance.
      The Chelsea-linked Brazilian has picked up injuries or suspensions which have lead to him being unable to play around the time of Rafaella’s birthday in previous seasons.
      This time around, it appears Neymar will be unable to play after being stretchered off following a nasty ankle injury in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-3 win over Lille.
      The injury means the 31-year-old is now a doubt for the French club’s Champions League second-leg clash against Bayern Munich.
      To progress pass the last 16, Lille match-winner Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe may need to overturn their 1-0 first leg defeat without the Samba star. More