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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
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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
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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

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    F1 legend Lewis Hamilton wishes both his mums a Happy Mother’s Day in heartwarming post before Saudi GP

    LEWIS HAMILTON has posted a heartwarming message to both his mums for Mother’s Day ahead of the Saudi GP.The F1 driver grew up with a mum, Carmen, and step-mum, Linda, as influences on his life.
    Lewis Hamilton has wished both his mums a happy Mother’s DayCredit: INSTAGRAM
    He was influenced by both his mum Carmen (right) and step mum Linda (left)Credit: INSTAGRAM
    And to commemorate the day, he posted a lovely message to them on Instagram.
    The 38-year-old also extended his wishes to “all amazing mums” in the world.
    He wrote: “Growing up with a Mum and a step Mum who have always supported me is such a gift.
    “No matter what happened in school or on the track, the amount of love and care never changed.
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    “Making them both proud is one of my top achievements, so I’ll do everything I can to make them proud today.
    “Happy Mother’s Day to them and all amazing Mums out there.”
    Hamilton will be hoping to secure his first triumph of the season from 7th spot on the grid.
    He has a decent headstart on Max Verstappen, who starts the race in 15th.
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    The F1 icon will start down the grid due to a faulty car in the qualifier.
    However Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate George Russell will start 3rd on the grid. More

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    Wanda Nara risks Instagram ban as she covers nipple in see-through bra as she shows off ‘sexy’ new lingerie line

    WANDA NARA risked an Instagram ban as she posted her latest racy snap.The Argentine has built an enormous fanbase on social media.
    Wanda covered her nipple with a cookie in her latest snapCredit: INSTAGRAM / @wanda_nara
    Wanda has 16.2million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @wanda_nara
    The 36-year-old regularly posts for her legions of fansCredit: INSTAGRAM / @wanda_nara
    She has 16.4million followers, and has treated them to plenty of steamy pictures.
    In her latest, she showed off her new lingerie line.
    Wanda donned a see-through bra in the social media snap.
    And in a bid not to fall foul of Instagram’s nudity rule, she covered her nipple with a picture of a cookie.
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    She captioned her post: “Inventing a way to show off my lingerie line.
    “Sophisticated, yet so sexy. Online since yesterday 🔥🍪”
    The post was popular with her fans, receiving over 100,000 likes in little over an hour.
    And this wasn’t Wanda’s first brush with Insta’s nudity rules.
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    Wanda dons a pink and yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM / @wanda_nara
    She has been spending plenty of time in the sunshineCredit: Instagram @wandanara
    Back in January, she revealed her nipple while streaming on Instagram live.
    Wanda smiled, pouted and stuck her tongue out while hanging out with a pal – only realising 45 seconds into the stream that her nipple was exposed.
    Wanda split from her footballer husband Mauro Icardi last year.
    Despite efforts to salvage their marriage, a trip to the Maldives was ultimately unsuccessful and the couple have since gone their separate ways.
    Previously Mauro’s agent, Wanda is now working as a TV presenter.
    Reality telly fans in Argentina can now find her presenting their version of MasterChef.
    Wanda split from husband of seven years Mauro Icardi late last yearCredit: Instagram / @mauroicardi
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    Fans joke Kim Kardashian will slide into Arsenal star’s DMs as he is the only player she films during penalty shootout

    BUKAYO SAKA may have been on the end of a loss on the pitch last night, but fans have cheekily joked he may be in line for a win in his DMs. Arsenal were knocked out of the Europa League against Sporting CP after Gabriel Martinelli missed his spot-kick in the shootout.
    Kim Kardashian was in attendance at Arsenal’s clash against Sporting CPCredit: Reuters
    And she was pictured filming as Bukayo Saka took his pen – the only time she filmed
    She filmed her seven-year-old son Saint West as Saka stepped up to take his penCredit: Instagram / @kimkardashian
    Which the Arsenal ace duly scoredCredit: Reuters
    Leaving Saint jumping for joyCredit: Instagram / @kimkardashian
    And fans joked Kim may slide into Saka’s DMsCredit: Getty
    But Saint was left disappointed as the Gunners lost on penaltiesCredit: Instagram/Kim Kardashian
    Saka converted his and was also the only player to be filmed by surprise visitor Kim Kardashian.
    Kim’s appearance at the Emirates left fans baffled.
    But it seems the visit was for both leisure and business, with her son Saint West, seven, donning an Arsenal shirt while Kim is also filming a mystery documentary at the North London ground.
    The reality TV star took to Instagram during last nights visit and filmed Saint cheering Saka’s name as he stepped up to take his penalty.
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    Eagle-eyed fans picked up on this and rushed to social media to joke about Kim sliding into Saka’s private messages.
    One user said: “Arsenal let Bukayo Saka down. He was a win away from Kim Kardashian sliding into his DM’s.”
    A second fan joked: “Kim K was rooting for Saka💀😂.”
    Others joked about the 21-year-old’s “star power”, while also adding that Kim’s recognition was the one win from the night.
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    One user said: “Key takeaway from this game is Kim K recognizes Saka, our starboy is clear!!!”
    A second commented: “Kim K snapping Saka penalty and they were saying he isn’t franchise.”
    “Kim K is a Saka fan I’m leaving with something,” remarked a third.
    Saka is already in a long-term relationship with Tolami Benson, who is a Gunners fan herself.
    However, with the result going the way it did, along with injuries to Takehiro Tomiyasu and William Saliba many fans want Kim to stay away from now on.
    This is because of the so-called “Kardashian curse.” More

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    OnlyFans model Elle Brooke leaks sparring footage of her FLOORING fellow adult star Amber O’Donnell

    ONLYFANS model Elle Brooke has leaked sparring footage of her FLOORING fellow adult star Amber O’Donnell.Amber has recently become the latest celebrity to sign up for the highly-anticipated Kingpyn boxing tournament.
    Elle Brooke has released footage of her flooring Amber O’DonnellCredit: Twitter @ElleBrookeUK
    She shared the clip of the sparring session on TwitterCredit: Twitter @ElleBrookeUK
    Amber O’Donnell is never far from trouble and is the latest model to take up celebrity boxingCredit: Twitter
    Elle has a huge 659,000 followers on InstagramCredit: @thedumbledong
    The South Yorkshire beauty, 24, was then involved in a shoving match with Elle’s sister Emily earlier this week at their fight announcement.
    Kingpyn’s High Stakes matches could push the trend even further and it has been dubbed the “biggest influencer boxing tournament” ever.
    The Brooke sisters and Amber are among 16 influencer fighters taking part in three separate events.
    And although the fighting does not officially begin until the first round at the OVO Arena on April 22, Emily and Amber almost came to blows at the quarter-final draw earlier this week.
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    After being pitted together the pair met on stage and it quickly became feisty.
    Emily leaned her forehead into Amber and the OnlyFans star responded with a push.
    The two had to be separated but then began exchanging verbals.
    Amber started the taunting by tweeting: “Can’t wait to land a sweet one on Emily’s chin, should be easy considering it’s such a big target.”
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    But that led to Elle responding his the clip which shows her landing a huge right to the chest of Amber in a previous sparring session along with another that shows her flooring her with a left hook.
    Elle captioned the footage with: “How you going to 2x the speed so shamelessly. Give the people what they really want to see…”
    However, Amber hit back with: “HAHAHAHA how you gonna post 10 of the worst seconds from a nearly 20 minute sparring session, including a clip where literally STAND ON MY FOOT and think you did something, also this footage is 6 months old and was my first ever spar, not exactly gonna be Mohammad Ali am I.”
    Elle will fight influencer Ms. Ola Danielka on April 22 at Wembley Arena in the KingPyn High Stakes tournament.
    And fans were left in hysterics as she faced off with her giant opponent this week.
    Elle has beaten the likes of AJ Bunker and Faith Ordway so far in her boxing careerCredit: @thedumbledong
    The Tik-Tok stunner could become a fan favourite when she brings her drama to the ringCredit: Twitter More