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    Salt Bae slammed for ‘lifting World Cup without playing a match’ after sharing another unrecognisable throwback photo

    FAME hungry Salt Bae has been slammed for “lifting the World Cup without playing a match” after sharing another throwback photo. The celebrity chef has been under fire ever since he was accused of hijacking Argentina’s celebrations at the World Cup.
    Salt Bae touched the £17m 18-carat World Cup trophy breaking FIFA etiquetteCredit: instagram
    Salt Bae shared a throwback photo from his childhoodCredit: Instagram
    He shared a throwback photo from his childhood days looking unrecognisable without his trademark sunglasses and slicked-back ponytail.
    The Turkish social media star – real name Nusret Gökçe – uploaded the snap to his Instagram.
    The chef was pictured looking fresh-faced as a young boy without his signature props to hide behind.
    Gökçe simply captioned the photo: “No salt no life.”
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    But Salt Bae’s World Cup antics have sparked relentless trolling from his followers – even on unrelated social media posts.
    He faced a storm of criticism after badgering Lionel Messi and grabbing the trophy from Argentina players after the final.
    One commented on the throwback picture: “Grew up to lift the World Cup without playing a match, legend.”
    Another said: “No salt, better life, and do not get back to the World Cups.”
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    A third wrote: “The face you make when you need to ask Messi three times for a picture and he finally gives in to get you away from him.”
    A fourth commented: “Next time don’t touch the World Cup and you won’t be banned.”
    It comes after he was accused of chatting on his AirPods while serving customers a steak that cost them £500.
    Gökçe was seen with his AirPods in as he carves up a steak tableside with his trademark swagger.
    But an angry customer took to TikTok to complain – rating the internet star’s restaurant a dismal 1.7 out of 10.
    Ehtisham Aziz shared the video – saying he paid £500 to have the musclebound butcher carve up his steak at his restaurant Nusr-Et in Doha, Qatar.
    But he was left unimpressed when Salt Bae appeared disinterested as he seemed to be chatting to someone via his AirPods.
    During the final in Qatar, footage showed the chef pestering the Argentina squad as they celebrated their World Cup glory with their families after the tense shootout.
    In a series of videos posted on his own Instagram, he interrupted the likes of Angel di Maria, Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez as they posed with the World Cup trophy, leaving the trio looking awkward.
    He was seen grabbing hold of Lionel Messi by the shoulder at least twice as the baffled megastar tried to shrug him off.
    His persistence paid off as he finally got a selfie with the striker, hailed the greatest of all time.
    The chef was also seen forcing himself into lineups with other stars as they clutched the famous golden trophy.
    He has now been barred from attending The US Open Cup, the equivalent of England’s FA Cup.
    Action will be taken against staff who allowed him access after social media footage showed his cringeworthy exchanges with players, who did their best to avoid Salt Bae.
    Fifa is conducting an internal investigation to see how the chef got onto the pitch.
    FIFA boss Gianni Infantino even unfollowed Salt Bae in the wake of his shameful antics.
    The Turkish cook has courted a years-long friendship with Fifa president Infantino.
    They have been pictured together several times, and the football chief has been gushing in his praise for the flamboyant Instagram star.

    However the bromance seems to be over after he unfollowed Salt Bae on Instagram. More

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    Laura Woods left hot under the collar as Ebanie Bridges posts steamy snap in lacy red lingerie from he OnlyFans page

    EBANIE BRIDGES wowed Laura Woods and the rest of her followers after posing in lingerie.The boxer recently launched an OnlyFans page and attempted to publicise that fact with a saucy Instagram post.
    Ebanie Bridges stunned wearing red lingerieCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The boxer recently launched an OnlyFans accountCredit: Alamy
    Laura Woods was very complimentary of the AussieCredit: Getty
    Bridges posed in lacy red lingerie and showed off her numerous tattoos in an outfit which left little to the imagination.
    She captioned the Instagram post: “I absolutely love getting to know my fans and talking 1-1 on my @onlyfans 😈💦Link is in my bio x.”
    TalkSPORT presenter Woods was quick to react and was blown away by Bridges’ look.
    Woods commented: “JESUS Ebanie 🥵🥵🥵.”

    A number of the Australian’s followers were also mesmerised by the look, including fellow OnlyFans model turned boxer Elle Brooke.
    She wrote: “Omg WOW 😳.”
    One fan added: “Look at you!!! so beautiful ❤️.”
    And another said: “Stunning babes 🔥😍.”
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    Bridges has come up with inventive ways to promote her OnlyFans account, including plastering an OnlyFans sticker on her stomach at a press conference before her clash with Shannon O’Connell earlier this month.
    She said of her new career: “I’m so excited to announce that I’ve joined OnlyFans.
    “So now you can get exclusive content from my training, my everyday life, plus all the fun stuff.
    “Subscribe to my OnlyFans so you can get exclusive content not seen anywhere else, you won’t regret it.” More

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    Meet Cody Gakpo’s stunning girlfriend who is set to become Liverpool’s latest Wag after January transfer

    CODY GAKPO won’t be coming to Anfield alone after agreeing a stunning deal to join Liverpool.Gakpo will be bringing along his model girlfriend Noa van der Bij, who he has been dating since at least December 2020.
    PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo has been dating model girlfriend Noa van der BijCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa van der Bij has followed Cody Gakpo in Qatar to cheer him on at the World CupCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa van der Bij has been supporting Cody Gakpo while playing for the NetherlandsCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa has been working as a junior booker for Cachet Models ever since completing her studies in management at Avans University of Applied Sciences.
    The blonde beauty is very active on social media and that has helped her attract over 17,000 followers on Instagram.
    And she appears to be very much into the high life as she has posted photos of her in various exotic places, such as Monaco, Ibiza, Saint Tropez and Curacao.
    Noa is set for another trip as this time she is coming to the UK with her boyfriend Gakpo.
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    The now ex-PSV Eindhoven star enjoyed a stunning World Cup campaign with three goals in five matches for the Netherlands in Qatar, with Noa cheering him on.
    And now she will be doing so from the stands at Anfield after the versatile forward agreed to join Liverpool.
    The Reds reached a £37million deal with PSV, which saw them hijack Manchester United’s bid.
    United were believed to be preparing a January swoop for the 23-year-old after opening talks with his representatives last month.
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    Cody Gakpo will be bringing Noa van der Bij with him to LiverpoolCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa van der Bij will be cheering on for Cody Gakpo from the Liverpool standsCredit: Instagram / @noavdbij
    The Dutchman was also said to be keen on joining the Red Devils and expressed disappointment at the collapse of his proposed summer transfer to Old Trafford.
    The Manchester giants tried to sign him in the summer but instead got Antony from Ajax.

    Gakpo still had the chance to move to the Premier League but refused to board a private jet to Leeds and wasn’t attracted by Southampton’s club-record bid.
    However, he finally got his chance to play in the English top flight and is now expected to spearhead Jurgen Klopp’s attack with the support of his stunning girlfriend from the crowd.
    Noa van der Bij appears to be loving the high life with some stunning tripsCredit: @noavdbij
    Noa van der Bij has travelled to various luxurious places while in a relationship with Cody GakpoCredit: @noavdbij More

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    Oscar De La Hoya stuns fans with shredded abs aged 49 as he takes part in Christmas Day sparring session

    BOXING legend Oscar De La Hoya wowed his fans as he showed off his shredded abs on social media.The boxer retired in 2008 but hasn’t let that stop him from maintaining his impressive physique.
    Oscar De La Hoya posted a video of himself sparring
    Fans could not believe how he had kept himself in shape
    He hung up his gloves after losing to Manny Pacquiao, but has continued to keep himself in good shape.
    The American, who now works as a promoter for the sport, shared his achievement with his 979k followers on Instagram.
    He posted a video of himself sparring along with the caption: “2023 is about peace and freedom.
    “Changes in life are not easy when you decide you wanna better yourself.
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    “I’m getting ahead and working out my mind, body and soul starting now!!! FYI I had to run to the restroom after my workout because I ate nine tamales.”
    And his fans were impressed with his fitness, as one commented: “Dam the Golden Boy ripped up.”
    A second wrote: “Looking Great! Merry Christmas champ.”
    A third said: “How n the hell that dude’s abs look better at 50 than they did at 25?”
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    A fourth added: “How is he more ripped now than he was in his prime lol.”
    Last year De La Hoya called out Floyd Mayweather for a sensational rematch after he was hospitalised with Covid.
    De La Hoya told TMZ Sports: “Personally, right now I’m not motivated because of Covid.
    “I was actually in great shape and then Covid hit me, so my morale right now is a little low in terms of me fighting in the ring personally.
    “But come January, I’m sure I will get right back into it and start training again and prepare myself mentally first.
    “But I do want to get out there again, possibly Cinco De Mayo (May 5).
    “Who knows, it could be Floyd Mayweather.
    “It’s probably the biggest fight you could make today.”
    The retired boxer is dating Holly SondersCredit: Getty
    She has a tattoo of him on her backCredit: Getty
    She is best known for being a golferCredit: Getty More

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    Mexico’s sexiest fan goes topless in skintight leggings and Santa hat for steamy Christmas post

    MEXICO’s sexiest football fan Yanet Garcia has wowed her fans with a topless Christmas post on social media.The Mexican weather girl posted a video of herself with only gold nipple covers covering her breasts.
    Yanet Garcia wowed fans in a Christmas themed Instagram postCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarcia
    She went topless in the videoCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarcia
    But she did wear some latex leggings and a Santa hatCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarcia
    She has been called Mexico’s sexiest fanCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarcia
    She can also be seen wearing tight red leggings along with a Santa hat to complete the steamy festive look.
    In the clip, she dances to the famous Christmas song Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms.
    Garcia posted the video on Instagram for her 14.9 million followers to watch along with the caption: “Feliz Navidad”.
    The video went viral as it was ‘liked’ over 620 thousand times by the 32-year-old’s fans.
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    One commented: “Now that’s what I call giving.”
    A second wrote: “Wow”.
    A third added: “Good morning I hope you had a beautiful Christmas. Those pants are definitely fire.”
    A fourth said: “You’ll always be my crush.”
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    Garcia was left heartbroken during the World Cup as Mexico once again failed to make it past the round of 16.
    The North American side crashed out in the group stages after finishing third behind Poland and eventual tournament winners Argentina.
    Garcia works as a weather girl and TV presenter in MexicoCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarcia
    She is believed to be the sexiest weather girl in the worldCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarcia
    She also has her won OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarcia More

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    World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt works up sweat as she continues training for 400m during intense session

    THE “world’s sexiest athlete” Alica Schmidt was pictured back in training as she ramps up her preparation for her next race. The German athlete was pictured working up a sweat during a training session.
    Alica Schmidt worked up a sweat in trainingCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
    She is looking to improve her 400m rankCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
    The 24-year-old was clearly tired from the sessionCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
    Alica often posts snippets of her training to her InstagramCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
    She was put through her paces during the sessionCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
    She was dubbed the world’s sexiest athlete in 2017Credit: Instagram @alicasmd
    But even in the middle of an intense training session, the 24-year-old kept her glamorous looks.
    In the training footage Alica is put through her paces.
    According to the World Athletics organisation’s site, Alica is ranked at 64 in the world rankings for 400m.
    This is something she is desperate to improve, after helping her nation into the final of last summer’s European Championships but failing to pick up a medal.
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    She posted a video to her Instagram page of her training, with the video written over by text saying: “Give yourself 6 months.
    “Work hard, stay consistent and watch yourself be in a completely different space, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.”
    Alica was dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” back in 2017 by Australian magazine Busted Coverage.
    However, it is a tag she insists means very little to her.
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    Speaking exclusively to The Sun, she said: “This title doesn’t mean anything to me.
    “It’s based on a subjective opinion of someone else judging the appearance of a person. I like to think that beauty comes from the inside!”
    She was also named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list earlier this year.
    Alica helped her nation into the final of the 400m relay last summerCredit: Getty
    She has 3.3million followers on her InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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    Shakira shares cryptic post at end of ‘darkest’ year as she whisks her and Pique’s kids away for Christmas getaway

    SHAKIRA has shared a cryptic post at the end of the year that marked her traumatic divorce from Gerard Pique.The Colombian singer revealed that she spent Christmas with sons Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven on a getaway in Dubai.
    The singer posted a picture with her two sons in DubaiCredit: Instagram
    The two boys are spending New Year’s with their dad
    Shakira and Pique reached a custody settlement last month
    The children spent Christmas away from the football star for the first time and they are expected to celebrate New Year’s with him.
    The pop star posted a sweet photo on Instagram showing her and her two sons dressed in white as she holds a falcon.
    “In the desert looking for serenity this Christmas,” the singer wrote in the caption.
    Shakira arrived in UAE on Wednesday and is expected to stay until December 30, before handing the kids over to their father, Marca, reports.
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    The outlet reports the former couple had their last dispute over the date the two boys would return with their mum as she plans to relocate to Miami on January 5. 
    The footballer is reportedly keen to delay the move as he is looking forward to going with his children to the Three Kings parade in Barcelona.
    In her previous post Shakira thanked her fans and shared wishes for the new year.
    She wrote: “Thanks for all the love and support you gave me and my kids during this year.
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    “I wish you a sweet holiday. Here’s to a 2023 that’s filled with peace and hope.”
    It comes as earlier this year, the star had described the “darkest time” of her life in an interview with magazine Elle.
    Shakira and her ex-boyfriend appeared in court this month after they reached a custody settlement for their two sons following a 12-hour marathon meeting with lawyers.
    And the former couple also agreed to sell their five-storey Barcelona property following their shocking split.
    The next step of their divorce is to repeat the procedure in the US.
    She will have to return to Barcelona for her as-yet undated £12million tax fraud trial.
    The mum-of-two has been charged with six counts of tax fraud and has been warned she could be hit with an eight-year prison sentence if found guilty.
    The singer previously denied rumours she’s dating a Spanish surf instructor Gorka Ezkurdia, 24.
    The rumours were sparked after they were photographed together on a beach near the northern Spanish city of Santander.
    But the Colombian singer-songwriter angrily rubbished suggestions she was dating again.
    Shakira said: “Out of respect for my children and the vulnerable moment they are going through, I ask the media to stop the speculation.
    “I do not have a partner or any interest beyond devoting myself entirely to my children.”
    Pique is currently living in a penthouse apartment with his new girlfriend, 23-year-old Clara Chia.
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    Shakira and Pique announced they had split in May following unconfirmed claims Pique was cheating on his long-term partner with a younger woman.
    The soccer star’s relationship with 23-year-old Clara Chia emerged shortly after he and Shakira confirmed they were no longer an item.
    Shakira and Gerard announced they split up in MayCredit: Instagram More

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    Pele’s daughter gives heartbreaking update on Brazil World Cup legend as she vows to stay by cancer-stricken dad’s side

    PELE’S daughter has said his family are grateful for “another night” with the Brazil World Cup legend.Kely Nascimento has posted a heartbreaking update as the three times World Cup winner’s family gathered to be beside him in hospital for Christmas, as his cancer worsens.
    Pele’s daughter posted a picture of his family gathered at hospitalCredit: Instagram
    She also shared an emotional snap of them from the hospital to InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@KELYNASCIMENTO
    The Brazilian legend is a three times World Cup winnerCredit: AFP
    His children have posted emotional snaps of themselves and the Brazil legend in following his latest health scare.
    The 82-year-old has been battling colon cancer since September of last year.
    Doctors said this week his cancer had advanced and that he requires care related to renal and cardiac dysfunction.
    In an Instagram post, Kely said “the family have a lot to be thankful for, even spending Christmas in the hospital”.
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    “Even in sadness we can only be thankful. Thank you for being together, thank you for all your affection, thank you that I can be here now with him.
    “Merry Christmas. Lots of health, lots of love, lots of joy, lots of laughter and lots of passion, today and always, for all of you.
    “Another night with him.”
    Earlier she posted a picture the family including his wife Marcia Aoki gathered at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo.
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    She also posted a picture of her hugging the three times World Cup winner as his granddaughter could be seen in the background laying on a sofa.
    “We continue to be here, in fight and in faith. Another night together,” she wrote.
    She also included a video of her father sleeping in bed while the family spoke to him.
    The entire football world has kept Pele in their thoughts and prayers.
    He has received several messages of support since his hospitalisation, including from the French star Kylian Mbappe, who called on followers to “pray for the King.”
    Pele’s son, Edinho, has also arrived at the hospital to show his support for his father.
    He posted a picture on Instagram of their hands holding each other, along with the emotional message: “Father… my strength is yours”.
    Despite being hospital-bound, Pele didn’t miss out on the sensational World Cup final between Argentina and France.
    He wrote on Instagram: “Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way.
    “[Lionel] Messi winning his first World Cup, as his trajectory deserved.
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    “My dear friend, Mbappe, scoring four goals in a final.
    “What a gift it was to watch this spectacle to the future of our sport.
    Pele’s son Edinho has also been to see his fatherCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Pele in the iconic yellow shirt of BrazilCredit: Getty
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