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    Lewis Hamilton looks shredded ahead of new F1 season as Mercedes star trains to battle it out with Max Verstappen again

    LEWIS HAMILTON showed off his ripped abs ahead of the new Formula One season. The seven-time world champion was back in the gym as he trains to try and challenge reigning champ Max Verstappen.
    Lewis Hamilton was back in the gym ahead of the new seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/lewishamilton/3035020265306393661/?hl=en
    The 38-year-old’s fans refer to his topless pics as “thirst traps”Credit: Instagram / @lewishamilton
    But the seven-time champ has his focus squarely on clinching his eighth titleCredit: Alamy
    Hamilton’s most recent snap – shared to his Instagram story – saw him posing topless in the gym, and fans online were convinced they know what is coming next.
    A strange “curse” has befallen F1 whenever Hamilton posts what some fans refer to as a “thirst trap”.
    The curse in question refers to the departure drivers or staff surrounding the F1 grid.
    Last season, fellow drivers Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo and Nicholas Latifi all saw their F1 seats taken away within days of Hamilton posting a gym pic.
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    Former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto also saw his removal as team prinicipal coincide with one of Hamilton’s topless pics.
    Taking to Twitter, one fan said: “Who’s getting fired this time 👀.”

    A second said: “Someone’s getting fired 😁.”
    While a third commented: “Lewis Hamilton posted a thirst trap again, someone’s losing their job today i’m afraid.”
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    However, he is looking ahead to the new season with Mercedes set to reveal their W14 challenger for 2023 season on February 15.
    Hamilton spent his off-season travelling the Antarctic alongside A-list celebrities.
    It comes after he produced his worst-ever season in 2022 as he failed to win a single race.
    Meanwhile, Verstappen has won the last two F1 titles.
    The first being at the controversial expense of Hamilton’s would-be record eighth title, while strolling to the second in record-breaking dominance last year. More

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    Man City star Ilkay Gundogan and wife Sara make incredible donation to earthquake victims in Turkey

    MANCHESTER CITY star Ilkay Gundogan and his wife Sara have made a heartfelt gesture to the earthquake victims in Turkey.More than 17,000 people have lost their lives in Turkey and Syria since the devastating quake struck in the early hours of Monday morning.
    More than 17,000 people have died in Turkey and SyriaCredit: Getty
    Ilkay Gundogan and wife Sara have sent two trucks of bread to the victimsCredit: Instagram / @sarabenamira
    Over 14,000 of those who’ve lost their lives were in Turkey.
    Survivors are still being pulled from the rubble, although time is running out.
    The Gundogan family are all doing their bit to help out.
    According to BILD, the midfielder’s father is on site in Balikesir and is helping take care of transport.
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    He was born in Gelsenkirchen, but to Turkish parents with his father Irfan working in Balikesir before he moved to Germany.
    To help with the efforts, Man City ace Gundogan and his partner have donated two trucks of bread to help those who’ve been affected.
    The City man said: “My family and I were very busy with the events.
    “Our thoughts are now with the people in the crisis areas.
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    “It is essential that we all stick together now. The people depend on our help.
    “The encouragement and support we have received so far has been great!
    “We are currently trying to collect further food and material donations in the form of baby food, blankets, hygiene products and warm clothing.
    “We will then arrange for transport to Turkey in coordination with the Turkish Embassy in London.”

    Gundogan’s wife Sara added: “We send our help to the victims of the earthquake.
    “At the moment they have no electricity and no food.
    “We sent two trucks with bread, but they need blankets, groceries and more if any of our friends or followers want to donate with us.”
    Sun readers have helped send more than £500,000 to those affected by the disaster through our Earthquake Appeal after just two days of fundraising.
    All money from The Sun’s aid plea is being donated to the British Red Cross, providing on-the-ground relief in the wake of the disaster in Turkey and Syria. More

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    Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann says she’s ‘disappointed’ with fans who don’t watch her play football

    ASTON VILLA star Alisha Lehmann says she’s “disappointed” with fans who watch her social media antics but don’t watch her play football.Lehmann, 24, started to grow a following when she made a move to West Ham in 2018.
    Alisha Lehmann has more instagram followers that tennis great Roger FedererCredit: Rex
    Lehmann is a forward for WSL team Aston VillaCredit: Instagram
    Lehmann was previously in a relationship with male Villa star Douglas LuizCredit: Instagram
    Alisha Lehmann joined Aston Villa in 2021Credit: Getty
    Nearly five years on and she has amassed millions of followers across her social media platforms.
    On Instagram in particular, the blonde beauty has 11.5million followers, which is more than tennis great and fellow Swiss sports star, Roger Federer.
    However, Lehmann is “disappointed” in fans who watch her on social media but don’t watch her play footie.
    The forward is playing her trade for Aston Villa now having spent some time on loan at Everton in 2021.
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    In 12 WSL matches, Lehmann has one goal and one assist.
    In an interview with The Times, Lehmann said: “A lot of people only see the social side [of my life, via Instagram] and not actually how I play football.
    “About this, I’m sometimes disappointed, because I work hard every day.
    “I train every day and I want to be the best player I can be. 
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    “They don’t really know how I play.
    “I’m always saying, ‘Watch a game please’ — and then they’re surprised.”
    Lehmann also stressed that it’s possible to be traditionally feminine and still play football.
    She continued: “The message I want to give to people [is] that you can literally be however you want and still play football.
    “Use make-up or do the things you like, do your nails, do your eyelashes, and still play football. It’s not a side you have to pick.
    “It’s really important that no one changes because people tell you to.
    “When I was younger a lot of people told me, ‘Oh, you can’t wear make-up. You can’t wear your lashes when you play’.
    “At one point I thought, ‘Why not?’ It’s normal and it doesn’t hurt anyone if I do it.
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    “I feel like we should see this as normal. Because I’m someone that likes it a lot.
    “I want to look really feminine. It’s my passion.”
    Lehmann is ‘disappointed’ in fans who don’t watch her play footballCredit: Instagram
    Fans watch Lehmann’s social media antics but not her skills on the pitchCredit: Instagram
    Lehmann has one goal so far this seasonCredit: Instagram More

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    Hollie Shearer looks sensational in leather top with belt holding it up as fans get excited for ‘gorgeous’ singer

    HOLLIE SHEARER posed in a leather top with a belt holding it up as fans gushed over the “gorgeous” singer.The 28-year-old singer-songwriter shared the snap to her Instagram page.
    Hollie Shearer posing in a leather top with a belt holding it upCredit: Instagram / @hollieshearer
    Hollie is the daughter of Premier League legend Alan ShearerCredit: Instagram / @hollieshearer
    And fans loved her choice of attire as they filled her comment section with compliments.
    One said: “Absolutely beautiful.”
    Another said: “Stunningly beautiful.”
    One added: “Gorgeous.”
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    Another commented: “Lovely picture.”
    Hollie has previously shown off pictures from her Barbados getaway where she donned a colourful bikini.
    The daughter of Newcastle legend Alan has also wowed when pictured on holiday in Greece.
    She filled a trolley full of watermelons as she shopped on holiday in Greece in shorts, bikini top and sunglasses.
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    Hollie has over 68,00 followers on Instagram.
    This is far fewer than her dad Alan who boasts a following of 744,000 on the social media platform.
    He is the Premier League’s record scorer with 260 goals, although England captain Harry Kane is hunting down his tally.
    Hollie now has more than 67,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram
    She is trying to make it as a singer-songwriterCredit: Instagram
    Hollie frequently posts pictures on social mediaCredit: @blackboughswim
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    ‘Is it supposed to be raw?’ – Fans fume at anaemic £5.50 hot dog at Sheffield United that doesn’t even fill the bun up

    FANS were fuming last night after a snap of an anaemic hot dog costing ÂŁ5.50 at Sheffield United was shared online.The Blades advanced to the FA Cup fifth round after defeating Wrexham 3-1 in a replay.
    It was a snap of the Bramall Lane hot dogs that had most fans talkingCredit: Twitter @FootyScran
    Billy Sharp helped fire Sheffield united to victory over WrexhamCredit: Alamy
    However, it was not only the footy that had supporters talking.
    Popular Twitter account “Footy Scran” shared an image of a large hot dog bun containing a skinny weiner, minus any onions, sauce or other filling, which was allegedly bought at the Championship side’s Bramall Lane ground.
    They claimed that it had cost a hefty ÂŁ5.50 – and their followers instantly gave it a big thumbs down.
    One responded: “Looks like it tested positive for Covid.”
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    Another response asked: “Cook it on a radiator?”
    A fellow fan queried: “Is it supposed to be raw?”
    Another tweeter wrote: “How much does it cost to have it cooked?”
    One commented: “Yes hello, I’d like to report a crime.”
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    A fellow fan said: “Used a lighter to ‘cook’ it I see.”
    As another added: “Bit dry that, the cardboard looks more appealing.”
    While a fellow follower hilariously wrote: “A good vet would get that back on it’s feet!” More

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    World’s sexiest referee and ex-Playboy model Claudia Romani strips down to tiny bikini for sexy photo shoot on the beach

    THE world’s sexiest referee caused a stir as she stripped down to a tiny bikini. Claudia Romani, 39, has previously done covers for Playboy, GQ and Cosmopolitan.
    Claudia Romani stunned fans in her latest photo shootCredit: INSTAGRAM
    She stripped down to tiny pink bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    And her 1.3million Instagram followers were left impressed by the bikini shootCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Claudia swapped her modelling career to refereeing in 2014Credit: INSTAGRAM
    She is a Serie A and Serie B qualified officialCredit: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_romani/?hl=en
    But after a pic of her wearing an AC Milan shirt surfaced in 2016, she came under criticismCredit: INSTAGRAM
    However, her latest snaps saw her don a pink bikini for a photo shoot on the beach.
    The Italian has 1.3million followers on her Instagram.
    And her fans were left stunned over the steamy pics.
    One user said: “Wow so amazing ❀❀❀.”
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    A second commented: “Love this bikini đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„.”
    A third added: “Lovely bikini 😍.”
    Claudia captioned her post by asking fans what their favourite image of the collection was.
    One user declared: “All are my favourites đŸ”„đŸ”„”
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    Claudia changed her career from a model to a Serie A and Serie B qualified official in 2014.
    But the 39-year-old came under fire in 2016 after pics emerged of her wearing an AC Milan shirt. More

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    Diletta Leotta stuns on red carpet in sparkly red dress as Loris Karius’ presenter girlfriend shows off new hairstyle

    NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Loris Karius’ girlfriend Diletta Leotta has been pictured looking stunning at a red carpet event. The 31-year-old is an Italian football presenter and looked glamorous as she prepared to report on a music show in her homeland.
    Diletta Leotta has wowed in a figure-hugging dressCredit: Getty
    She is an Italian TV and radio hostCredit: Instagram: @dilettaleotta
    Diletta looked different with a new hairstyleCredit: Instagram: @dilettaleotta
    Diletta took off her jacket and revealed her eye catching dressCredit: Instagram: @dilettaleotta
    She has worked for the likes of DAZN covering Serie ACredit: Getty
    Diletta has 8.6m followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/
    Diletta wore a sparkly red dress that flaunted her incredible figure.
    She also had a noticeably different hairstyle with her blonde locks tied up in a bun above her head.
    The stunning Wag posted the images on her Instagram page where she boasts a following of 8.6million.
    Dilleta began dating the former Liverpool keeper in October and snaps soon emerged of the pair holding hands.
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    The couple recently celebrated Christmas together, dressing up in dapper black attire.
    They also recently enjoyed a snowy holiday that Dilleta described as “Winter Wonderland”.
    Fans are often in awe of the television and radio star, who recently sent supporters crazy, squeezing into a tight sports bra and showing off her abs while experiencing a VR game.
    Karius joined Newcastle earlier this season, but he has not yet made an appearance for the club.
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    Last term he was back-up at Union Berlin after loan spells at Besiktas.
    He is most remembered for his howlers in the 2018 Champions League final as Liverpool lost 3-1 to Real Madrid.
    Loris Karius and Diletta Leotta have been together since late last yearCredit: The Mega Agency
    Diletta Leotta often sets the pulses of fans racingCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    She is an experienced sports presenterCredit: Alamy More

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    Glamorous sacked referee reinvents herself as social media sensation with string of sexy snaps

    GLAMOROUS sacked referee Valeria Andrade has became a social media sensation since her dismissal. The 30-year-old has risen to fame due to her posting a number of sexy snaps on Instagram.
    Valeria Andrade was sacked as a lineswomanCredit: Instagram: @valeria__andrade

    The Mexican has since gone on to wow followers with her good looksCredit: Instagram: @valeria__andrade

    Andrade has nearly 150,000 followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram: @valeria__andrade

    Her supporters want to see her start an OnlyFansCredit: Instagram: @valeria__andrade

    The former official has seen her online following grow to 149,000 and she now has fans wondering if she would begin an OnlyFans page.
    Andrade uploads a lot of revealing images where she shows off her stunning figure.
    Lots of the pictures display her working out and flaunting her curves in various outfits.
    Andrade worked as a lineswoman in Mexico’s top division before she was fired for promoting a gambling site.
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    Liga MX chiefs showed her the door but she believes the decision was harsh.
    Andrade said: “I feel like I killed someone, when in reality, any mistake can be made by anyone.
    “I didn’t kill anyone, I didn’t rape anyone.
    “What I would most like is for them to no longer speak ill of me. My name has already been horribly stained.
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    “I don’t think it’s fair that for a mistake I made to be blown this much out of proportion.”
    She may not be liked by those in charge of refereeing in Mexico, but she is loved by her new fans online.
    One commented on a post: “As a referee you looked very good, but here you look beautiful.”
    Another said: “Wow l love you.”
    Valeria Andrade is now a social media starCredit: Instagram: @valeria__andrade

    She was sacked for promoting gamblingCredit: Instagram: @valeria__andrade

    The ex-ref believes she was harshly firedCredit: Instagram: @valeria__andrade More