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      Arturo Vidal watched dad’s funeral on Instagram Live so he could play in Brazil cup final instead of going home to Chile

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      CHILEAN international Arturo Vidal watched his dad’s funeral on an Instagram Live after choosing to stay in Brazil because of his club commitments.The 35-year-old former Barcelona and Inter Milan star told his new club Flamengo earlier this week he would not be returning to his home city of Santiago to pay his last respects to his father Erasmo.
      Vidal watched his dad’s funeral on an Instagram liveCredit: https://www.instagram.com/kingarturo23oficial/?hl=en
      He stayed in Brazil so he could play in a cup final against CorinthiansCredit: Getty
      The 61-year-old died early on Tuesday morning at a racecourse in the Chilean capital where he looked after his son’s animals.
      He is said to have gone into cardiac arrest after suffering hypovolemic shock at the South American country’s oldest racecourse called the Club Hipico de Santiago.
      Arturo’s sister Ambar started a live Instagram broadcast for the emotional family farewell – and fans comforted the midfielder after he tuned in and started crying.
      The footballer decided to stay in Rio de Janeiro because of Thursday’s Brazilian Cup final.
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      Flamengo ended up drawing 0-0 in the first leg with Vidal coming on in the second half and playing 25 minutes.
      He wrote on social media before the funeral: “Daddy, today I’ll miss your good luck message before the match.
      “But I know that you’ll be supporting us from Heaven. We’ll win this cup and the next one for you and for everyone who supports me on a daily basis.”
      He reposted images of the funeral procession yesterday on his Instagram.
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      The racecourse where Erasmo died confirmed the death in a statement on Wednesday, saying: “On Tuesday morning Erasmo Vidal was found inside the enclosure by security staff.
      “When they saw he was in a bad way, they contacted paramedics who work on site and rushed to the scene to provide emergency medical attention and call for more help.
      “Ambulance workers continued to try to save him when they arrived but his condition deteriorated as a result of cardiac arrest and hypovolemic shock and sadly he died.”
      Flamengo, who Vidal joined on a free transfer in July, added in its own statement: “We regret to inform you about the death of Erasmo Vidal, father of our player Arturo Vidal. We wish him strength at this difficult moment.”
      Erasmo met Arturo’s mum Jacqueline Rosa Pardo Castillo when they were both teenagers.
      Arturo’s mum told how in an interview years ago he missed his birth because he had assaulted someone and fled to another Chilean city where his brothers lived to avoid arrest.
      Jacqueline is understood to have raised the soccer star and his other three siblings alone much of the time.
      Although the relationship between father and son is said to have been strained, with some Chilean media reporting it was virtually non-existent, Erasmo is believed to have been tasked with going daily to the racecourse where he was found dead to look after the footballer’s horses.
      State prosecutors have downplayed claims Vidal’s dad’s death was shrouded in mystery and said he had underlying health problems which are thought to have played a part in what happened. More

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      Coleen and Wayne Rooney kit out sons in Christmas outfits two months early

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      CHRISTMAS has come early for the Rooney boys — posing for a picture in the colours their dad famously wore.Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass were pictured wearing matching red festive pyjamas with their names embroidered on the front.
      Coleen Rooney shared a snap of her kids in personalised Christmas outfitsCredit: @gracekelliephotography
      Wayne and Coleen get the kids to pose for a special Christmas picture every yearCredit: Instagram
      The eldest three brothers smiled for the camera as four-year-old Cass cheekily stuck his tongue out.
      The photoshoot was conducted by Liverpool-based photographer Grace Kellie, who first snapped them when the youngest two were just days old.
      Every year ex-Man United ace Wayne and Coleen, both 36, share a snap of the lads – Kai, 12, Klay, nine, Kit, six, and Cass, four – to use for a festive card.
      Coleen, 36, posted the image on Instagram alongside a heart emoji.
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      Grace replied: “Always love capturing your beautiful family.”
      Some fans lovingly mocked the Rooneys, joking it’s too early.
      Next to a laughing emoji, one woman said: “It’s October hun.”
      A man commented: “Bit early like. Let’s get Bonny night out the way first.”
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      Wayne has been living away from Coleen Rooney while he coaches in America
      Coleen Rooney shared the snap on Instagram to her followersCredit: Instagram More

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      Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo joined by Georgina Rodriguez for a swim as stunning Wag dons bikini for intimate snap

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez donned a bikini as she joined her partner for a late night swim.An intimate snap shows the two in a close embrace in what has been a good week for the Manchester United forward.
      Ronaldo looks at ease as he enjoys a night with his girlfriendCredit: Instagram
      The pair seemed to enjoy their downtime as Ronaldo took a break from his busy schedule
      After reaching an incredible milestone on Sunday by scoring his 700th club career goal, he saw his side squeeze past stubborn Cypriot opposition Omonoia in the Europa League.
      But he seemed to be at his happiest as he enjoyed a late-night recovery swim with his partner.
      Rodriguez’s Instagram story shows the loved-up pair in a tight embrace during the evening.
      They appear to be in their private swimming pool inside their Cheshire mansion.
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      Wearing a black bikini, Rodriguez can be seen hugging the 37-year-old tightly as she smiles for the selfie.
      While Ronaldo, showing only the slightest grin, also glances an eye towards the camera.
      The caption accompanying the snap reads “#Recoverytime”.
      It has been quite a busy week for the United star who had previously spent much of the season on Erik ten Hag’s bench.
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      He did get a Europa League start away at Omonia Nicosia last week, where he contrived to not score despite several chances.
      But after coming off the bench for an injured Anthony Martial against Everton a few days earlier, he only needed one opportunity.
      Ronaldo hit a wonderful finish past Jordan Pickford to make it 700 club career goals – and even ditched his trademark celebration as he marked the occasion.
      It could have been 701 on Thursday night if not for Omonio goalkeeper Francis Uzoho saving from close range as the ex-Real Madrid man looked to pounce on a chance.
      It was one of a number of top-level saves from the Nigerian keeper before Scott McTominay rescued the Red Devils with a late goal.
      Georgina used to work in a shop before meeting RonaldoCredit: Getty
      She now has millions of followers on InstagramCredit: Getty More

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      ‘She gets annoyed’ – Man Utd star Casemiro’s wife Anna is sick of his football obsession but he says it’s key to success

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Casemiro reveals he is so obsessed with football that it winds up his wife.The Brazilian ball-winning midfielder, 30, signed from Real Madrid for a whopping £70million in the summer window.
      The Manchester United midfielder revealed he can watch games back up to FOUR times to analyse his performanceCredit: Rex
      The 33-year-old make-up artist is fed up with Casemiro watching football, he says
      The former Real Madrid player and wife Anna met in 2011 while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo
      The Brazilian owns her own business and has an interest in fashion
      The Red Devils new man admits he watches games back THREE OR FOUR times as he analyses his performances.
      The five-time Champions League winner told Man Utd’s official site how he pours over the stats and footage after the game.
      He said: “I look at [post-match stats] a lot and I enjoy it.
      “I think I watch through my games three or four times over. Yes, it’s the way you learn and develop by correcting errors. I think it’s key to continue evolving in football.
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      “I watch a lot of football. I love it. My wife gets a bit annoyed, as there is only football on at home!
      “Football is my passion, it’s my soul and I believe that’s been the key to my success. I love football. I love watching football.”
      Wife Anna Mariana – who he has been married to for eight years – is also a seriously hard-worker.
      The 33-year-old Brazilian has enjoyed success in different fields from make-up to modelling, all while helping to raise two young children.
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      Anna met Casemiro while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo, with reports suggesting the pair began dating in 2011.
      They married three years later on July 28, 2014, in front of their friends, family members and several of Casemiro’s team-mates.
      Prior to getting married Anna graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
      She has since worked as a make-up artist and has launched her own business.
      Anna also has a big interest in fashion and works as a model on Instagram – when she is not busy being a mum.
      The couple have two children together – daughter Sara, six, and young son Caio, who turns one later this year.
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      Anna is also believed to have a net worth of £423,000 according to Wfoot, but that is dwarfed by her husband’s annual salary of £8.9million.
      And the Brazilian has doubled his earnings since completing a move to United where he receives a weekly wage of £300,000. More

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      Max Verstappen’s stunning girlfriend Kelly Piquet strips naked for sexy photo shoot after Red Bull star’s F1 triumph

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN’S stunning girlfriend Kelly Piquet got daring as she starred in a naked photoshoot. Kelly, the daughter of former Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet Sr, has been dating Verstappen since 2020.

      Kelly Piquet alongside boyfriend Max VerstappenCredit: Rex
      Kelly donned a trendy look for Milan fashion weekCredit: Getty
      And after securing his second successive title, Kelly posed in a daring photoshoot on her Instagram.
      The photo was complete with a forest back drop and a heavy black-and-white filter.
      Loved up duo Kelly and Verstappen posted a photo of her kissing the Dutchman on the cheek after he completed his title victory around Suzuka, Japan.
      However, the 33-year-old used to date former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.
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      The pair even had a child, Penelope, in 2019.
      Kelly’s father won three F1 titles with three different teams in 1981, 1983 and 1987.
      Consequently, he is regarded as one of the best racers to have graced the sport.
      However, he has been cast out of F1 after being embroiled in a racism storm where used a racial slur in reference to Lewis Hamilton following the Silverstone Grand Prix in 2021.
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      When the news emerged, Piquet was given a life-long from the F1 paddock after issuing a public apology in which he claimed his words were mistranslated.
      However, Verstappen criticised the decision to ban him and said he did not believe Piquet Sr was a racist.
      Kelly congratulates Verstappen after clinching his second world titleCredit: Getty
      She also dated Daniil Kvyat beforeCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Chloe Shearer’s Barbados holiday as England legend’s daughter stuns in bikini on 30th birthday with sister Hollie

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      CHLOE SHEARER wowed her social media following with some more 30th birthday pictures as she said farewell to her Barbados holiday.She is on a celebratory break with her dad and Newcastle legend Alan, as well as her sister Hollie, 27.
      Chloe celebrated her 30th birthday with her familyCredit: Instagram
      Barbados was the location chosen to celebrate the 30th bashCredit: Instagram
      Chloe has more than 16,000 followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram
      The Barbados setting was an incredibly picturesque place for her to turn 30Credit: Instagram
      She even embarked on a bit of snorkelingCredit: Instagram
      And she looked to be in very high spirits throughout the holiday as she celebrated turning 30.
      Alongside the most recent pics, she added the caption: “Barbs…you were pretty special 💛 #30.”
      Last week, Chloe had a big smile on her face in a photo she shared on Instagram, alongside the caption: “Life begins at 30.”
      She also posted a short video wiggling her bum, which was filmed in slow-motion from close range.
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      The close up showed a ’30’ on her bikini bottoms to commemorate her birthday, courtesy of clothing brand True Blue.
      Chloe received several other birthday messages while other comments praised her beauty.
      Meanwhile, Hollie has also been treating her followers to some holiday pics.
      The singer-songwriter posed on a boat in a tiny bikini.
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      That came days after she sent fans wild with a shot of her leaning over a bar in red bikini.
      Chloe and Hollie bear a striking resemblance to one another.
      And you can also see the features of their father Alan – who is the Premier League’s record scorer with 260 goals.
      Chloe shared pictures of the glorious blue oceanCredit: Instagram
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      David Beckham shares incredible throwback snap of unrecognisable Man Utd star as a kid long before his Old Trafford days

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      DAVID BECKHAM’S locks have chopped and changed over the years – but he’s always been able to spot an hair-apparent.The England legend has posted a throwback snap of a curly-haired kid whose own career has since weaved magic.
      The focus says it all, as this youngster was rewarded for his commitment with a brilliant career that David Beckham envies
      Beckham was with United from 1992-2003 before playing for Real Madrid, AC Milan, PSG and LA Galaxy, plus earning 115 England capsCredit: Getty
      Even then the lad had a look of quiet belief that’s been the hallmark of his days at Manchester United and beyond.
      Fans might be surprised at how willowy the star appeared to be.
      But he had a hunger that seemed to burn deep in his eyes.
      Like Becks, he’s now something of a fashion figure.
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      And he too has varied his hairstyle but never his dedication.
      Some supporters will recognise that focus on his face.
      He’s also one of the few players that 115-cap midfielder Beckham looked up to on the pitch.
      But now back at Old Trafford, he could get a parting – after a fringe role this season.
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      But Becks uncovered the photo on Instagram to help salute the striker’s latest astonishing milestone.
      And although the schoolboy snap might have been a mystery for some, his record shows there’s no puzzle over why he’s regarded as a GOAT.
      Ex-Sporting Lisbon starlet Cristiano Ronaldo (yes, it’s him) has been mainly a sub under Erik ten Hag.
      But the Portugal hero, 37, came off the bench on Sunday to hit his 700th club goal.
      That helped the Red Devils sink Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park and go fifth.
      And perhaps Becks’ old pic of Ron on Instagram was another hint the Inter Miami owner wants to take him into the MLS.
      Beckham left Old Trafford in 2003 just as Ronaldo arrived for his first spell – but two decades later they could be united.
      Ex-Real Madrid and Juventus frontman Cristiano Ronaldo made it 700 club goals with Man Utd’s second strike at EvertonCredit: Instagram More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt leaves fans speechless as she emerges from pool in tiny blue bikini

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      ALICA SCHMIDT set pulses racing with a stunning photo as she emerged from a swimming pool. Dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, Schmidt has recently returned from holiday.
      Alicia Schmidt looked sensational in her tiny blue bikiniCredit: Instagram
      The German stunner recently began her training ahead of the new seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      The German athlete, 23, shared a video to her Instagram as she emerged from the ocean while sharing memories from her summer.
      In the clip you see her walking out of the water in a tiny blue bikini – and it left some of her 3.2million followers in awe.
      One fan commented: “Beautiful Alica.
      A second said: “omg woooow.”
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      Another said: “Awesome.”
      Other users replied with heart emojis and heart eye emojis.
      Following her holiday to Thailand, Schmidt shared snaps of herself in the gym as she ramps up her training regime ahead of the new athletic’s season.
      Schmidt also revealed some details behind her training plan.
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      She revealed she would be taking things slowly at first to avoid COLLAPSING.
      During the recent European Athletic’s Championship in the summer she starred for Germany, but she could only muster a semi-final appearance in her individual event and a fifth-place finish in the 4x400metre relay final.
      Schmidt and her team-mates could only muster a fifth-place finish at the European ChampionshipsCredit: Getty
      She previously stunned fans with a photoshoot during her breakCredit: Instagram @Aliciasmd
      Schmidt also spent time touring around EuropeCredit: Instagram @alicasmd More