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    Brazil legend Adriano ‘splits from wife after just 24 days of marriage as he cancels plans to watch World Cup’

    BRAZIL legend Adriano has reportedly split from his wife after just 24 days of marriage. The 40-year-old tied the knot with stunning hairdresser Micaela Mesquita, 25, earlier this month.
    Adriano and Micaela Mesquita have reportedly split up only weeks after marriageCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Adriano was dubbed as the next Ronaldo at the beginning of his careerCredit: AFP
    The pair had enjoyed a whirlwind romance before a low-key marriage as they shared pictures of themselves signing official papers on Instagram.
    But Brazilian news site Extra Globo reports the couple have separated only weeks after getting married.
    They claim that the pair had planned to have an intimate party with friends and family this weekend but it did not go ahead.
    Adriano and Mesquita are believed to have had an argument after he went to visit friends in Penha, south Brazil, to watch the national team take on Switzerland in the World Cup.
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    Glamorous hairdresser Mesquita has had an on-again off-again relationship with RonaldoCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    It was only last month that the two confirmed they had signed marriage papersCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Extra report he returned home two days later and had a row with Mesquita over his whereabouts.
    They have now reportedly stopped following each other on social media while Mesquita has no pictures of the ex-footballer on her account.
    The pair have had an on-off relationship and it is just the latest in many public romantic flings Adriano has been involved with.
    The former striker had a short-lived relationship with medical student Ceu Oliveira at the start of last year.
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    In-between dating fitness fanatic Oliveira and rekindling his relationship with Micaela, he enjoyed a brief fling with an 18-year-old called Bia Miranda.
    During his career the dad-of-three was considered among the world’s best players.
    He spent several years at Inter Milan during the noughties and notched up a number of fantastic goals.
    He was also part of Brazil’s exciting magic quarter that also included stars such as Kaka, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo that emerged before the 2006 World Cup.
    Adriano retired in 2016 at the age of 34. More

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    Meet Cody Gakpo’s stunning girlfriend who could become latest Man Utd Wag as they target January transfer

    HOLLAND star Cody Gakpo won’t be coming alone to Old Trafford if he signs for Manchester United in January.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 may be set for another trip as this time she could be on her way to the UK with her boyfriend Gakpo.
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    The PSV Eindhoven star has been enjoying a stunning World Cup campaign with three goals in four matches for Holland in Qatar, with Noa cheering him on from the stands.
    SunSport understands United are ready to swoop in for the winger in the January transfer window in a £50m deal.
    The Red Devils and PSV have yet to enter talks, but there is a belief a deal could be ironed out next month.
    That is because United manager Erik ten Hag and Gakpo share the same agent.
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    Cody Gakpo will be bringing Noa van der Bij with him to Manchester United if he joinsCredit: @noavdbij
    And Eindhoven are willing to sell the 23-year-old at the right price, as they want to cash in on his current World Cup success.
    The Manchester giants tried to sign the Dutchman 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, United have rekindled their interest as they need a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
    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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    Nottingham Forest sign skateboard-loving Gustavo Scarpa as he becomes club’s 24TH transfer of the season

    GUSTAVO SCARPA has become Nottingham Forest’s 24th signing since they earned promotion to the Premier League.The Brazilian midfielder has already been getting to know his new home as he was spotted skate-boarding around the city centre.
    Nottingham Forest’s new signing Gustavo Scarpa shows off his skateboarding skills in the city centreCredit: Instagram / @gustavoscarpa10
    Fans loved the way he was getting to know the cityCredit: Instagram / @gustavoscarpa10
    However, some were worried he might injure himselfCredit: Instagram / @gustavoscarpa10
    Scarpa signs a contract until June 2026Credit: News_Images via Instagram / @officialnffc
    The 28-year-old posted a video on his Instagram story of him performing a kick-flip in the busy streets and fans were quick to pick up on it.
    Many were excited to see their new signing engrossing himself in the city, as he also shared images of the Christmas market.
    One said: “Is it possible to love a player you’ve never seen this much?!”
    Another said: “Skateboard around Nottingham what a signing.”
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    While a few fans were concerned that he might pick up an injury before kicking a ball for Forest.
    One said: “Insurance must be blinking good for him to be doing that.”
    Another added: “I do love that but equally don’t want him to do his ankle in either, sorry for being the party pooper.”
    A third joked: “It’s all fun and games until Sheila from Hucknall has a go at him and tells him ‘you can’t do that here mi duck’.”
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    Scarpa becomes the first Premier League signing by any club ahead of the January transfer window.
    Forest will be hoping he can make a positive impact and help guide them away from the relegation zone.
    The attacking midfielder has one cap for Brazil and is looking forward to his next challenge.
    He said: “I’m very happy to be here, it’s a dream for me.
    “It’s a new challenge and I can’t wait for it to begin. It’s always been an ambition since I was a little kid to play in Europe, and my dream is to play in the Premier League.
    “I’m a technical player but also I’ve developed my game defensively over the past couple of seasons.
    “I’m very dedicated, hard-working and I’m excited to get started now.” More

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    Watch Tyson Fury dance with wife Paris while holding a beer in dressing room after win over Derek Chisora

    TYSON FURY romantically danced with wife Paris in the dressing room following his victory over Derek Chisora.The Gypsy King was seen celebrating his win after stopping fellow Brit Chisora in the 10th round.
    Tyson Fury dances with wife Paris after beating Derek ChisoraCredit: Instagram / @navsta via Instagram / @tysonfury
    Fury donned as swanky blazer while Paris wore a cream dressCredit: Instagram / @navsta via Instagram / @tysonfury
    The pair enjoyed a beer as they dancedCredit: Instagram / @navsta via Instagram / @tysonfury
    They have been married since 2008Credit: Instagram / @navsta via Instagram / @tysonfury
    Fury beat Chisora via a round 10 TKOCredit: Reuters
    After going backstage in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Fury and Paris danced while the pair also had a beer each in hand.
    Fury had swapped his boxing gloves and shorts for a swanky blazer while his beau donned a fabulous cream dress.
    The pair first met around 16 years ago at the wedding of a mutual friend before they were reunited again at Paris’ 16th birthday party.
    They got married in 2008 in a traditional wedding which saw more than 300 guests in attendance.
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    Since then they have had six children, welcoming their youngest Athena in August 2021.
    Up next for Fury is likely to be a tantalising unification bout between him and Oleksandr Usyk.
    Fury called out the Ukrainian champion in a foul-mouthed rant, which saw him fling an astonishing EIGHT insults towards Usyk in a matter of seconds.
    He said: “Where’s Usyk the rabbit? Me and you, sucker, next. Me and you! You’re getting it, little sucker. Rabbit! P***Y!
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    “Look, a 15-stone little midget beat a bodybuilder. But I ain’t a bodybuilder, sucker. I’m gonna write you off!
    “I already done one Ukrainian in (Wladimir) Klitschko didn’t I? And I’ll do you as well, gappy teeth. 
    “You ugly little man. Lets get it on b****. You may laugh now but I’ll end this lil sucker. I’ll end you.

    “You little sucker. What are you gonna do? You’re gonna do f*** all you little sausage.”
    Despite Fury’s flurry of insults Usyk appeared to be unfazed and even hit back with a taunt of his own by taking a phone call to leave fans in hysterics.
    However, the fight might have to wait a little bit longer after Fury revealed he may need to have surgery on his right elbow. More

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    Meet the glamorous ring girls for Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora, including OnlyFans model who loves posing in lingerie

    TYSON FURY’S ring girls have been revealed ahead of his heavyweight world title defence against Derek Chisora.There will be plenty of glamour as people tune in from across the world for the fight and see the set of experienced ring girls that also includes an OnlyFans model.
    OnlyFans model Charlotte Fox will be one of the ring girlsCredit: Instagram / @charlotteelisefox
    She has more than 260,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @charlotteelisefox
    Fox has backed Tyson Fury to win the fight against Derek ChisoraCredit: Instagram / @charlotteelisefox
    She is in her element when in the ringCredit: Instagram / @charlotteelisefox
    Despite the main attraction being the fight between the Gypsy King and Chisora, ring girls Antonia Salt, Kayleigh Debono, Charlotte Fox and Nikki Dykes will get their fair share of attention.
    Charlotte Fox
    Charlotte is the first ring girl of the group. The OnlyFans model usually sells her exclusive content to fans paying a monthly fee of £16.
    She made her debut as a ring girl when Fury fought against Dillian Whyte earlier this year. Fox has over 260,000 followers on Instagram.
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    She has tipped Fury to retain his title against Chisora and is excited to be back on duty as a ring girl, as she told the Daily Star: “I love the atmosphere and the overall experience even more so being a ring girl its such a good rush.
    “It was actually my first time being a ring girl back in April for Fury vs Whyte which I originally had tickets for but I was asked last minute to be a ring girl so I didn’t miss the opportunity!
    “I thought I would be nervous but I wasn’t, I was definitely in my element.”
    Antonia Salt
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    Antonia Salt will be making her 15th outing as a ring girl for Queensberry PromotionsCredit: Instagram / @toniasaltxx
    Salt has backed Fury to winCredit: Instagram / @toniasaltxx
    She will be vlogging the eventCredit: Instagram / @toniasaltxx
    Antonia has plenty of experience as a ring girl and will be making her 15th appearance for Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.
    She was also part of the team during Fury’s fight against Whyte and had no doubts taking part again.
    She said: “It’s always super exciting whenever Tyson fights.
    “Not only for the boxing but for the show we know he’ll put on. It’s just exciting to be a part of it all. Especially the view we get of the fight.
    “I think it’s a definite Tyson win. He’s done this before, it’s not his first rodeo with Chisora. I think he’s got it in the bag.
    “I’m sure he’ll just bring the entertainment and get the job done. I’m gonna predict a seventh-round knockout. Maybe even before.”
    Salt has planned to vlog the event for her YouTube channel to show fans what it is like being a ring girl.
    She added: “So many funny things happen behind the scenes of events like this, there’s too much to even mention.”
    Kayleigh Debono
    Kayleigh Debono says being a ring girl is a lifestyle choiceCredit: Instagram / @missdebono
    She travels the world with Monster EnergyCredit: Instagram / @missdebono
    She was on duty as a ring girl for Fury’s fight against Dillian WhyteCredit: Instagram / @missdebono
    Kayleigh, like Salt, is no stranger to the ring as she has been a regular for the SBJ Management team.
    She also represents Monster Energy and travels for motorsport events around the world.
    She has amassed 14,600 followers on her Instagram as she makes content showing her fans what it is like to be a worldwide ring girl.
    Debono said: “Being a ring girl is a lifestyle choice.
    “It’s constant prep, making healthy choices, keeping on top of workouts, ensuring our nails, hair, tan, and makeup is perfect for the night.”
    She spoke about Fury’s win over Whyte and said how “amazing” it was to be in the ring at the end.
    She added: “It was insane, like no other job I have worked. Seeing how passionate the coaches, referee and fans are is mesmerising.
    “After the decision, so many people got into the ring to celebrate, me and the girls held on to each other so close and tight, it felt amazing to be present on such a historical night.”
    Nikki Dykes
    Nikki Dykes is the fourth ring girl for the fightCredit: Instagram / @_xnikkix_
    She has 25,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @_xnikkix_
    Dykes loves how entertaining Fury isCredit: Instagram / @_xnikkix_
    She was also a ring girl at Fury’s fight against WhyteCredit: Instagram / @_xnikkix_
    The final ring girl will be Nikki. She has 25,000 fans on her Instagram page and she is thrilled to be stepping back into the ring.
    She said: “The buzz you get when you step into the ring, the lights on you and the crowds excited.
    “I’m a natural entertainer so I absolutely love it!”
    Dykes was also on duty for Fury’s fight against Whyte and praised the Gypsy King for the way he is able to entertain the crowd.
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    She added: “It was wild, the crowd were insane.
    “The atmosphere was like no other and Tyson is just incredible to watch he brings so much passion and entertainment but yet makes it look so easy. I’m so excited for Saturday.”

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    South Korea sub scored twice against Ghana at World Cup but is more famous for his LOOKS with 1.7m Instagram followers

    FORGET Son Heung-min, there’s a new star from South Korea in town.Cho Gue-sung has shot to overnight fame at the World Cup – but his incredible new found popularity is NOT because of the two goals he scored against Ghana.
    Cho Gue-sung scored twice for South Korea off the bench against GhanaCredit: AP
    The striker has gone viral online for his good looksCredit: Getty
    Cho has gone from 20,000 Instagram followers to over 1.7millionCredit: https://www.instagram.com/whrbtjd/?hl=en

    Instead, the 24-year-old forward has become quite the heart throb online.
    Having started the tournament with around 20,000 followers on Instagram, he now has a staggering 1.7MILLION.
    His mind boggling surge in followers has partly come off the back of an old video of Cho that has gone viral on social media in recent days.
    A clip of him sitting on the bench for his club side has been viewed over 7.4m times on Twitter.
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    While the hashtag “ChoGuesung” on TikTok has over 200m views in total.
    Cho’s mesmeric rise to stardom has led to him having to turn his phone OFF due to the constant notifications.
    He has even been flooded with marriage proposals from obsessed fans on social media.
    South Korean journalist Seo Jung-hwan said on Cho, via The Athletic: “He had to get some rest.
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    “His phone was going all night. It was keeping him awake. He was trying to concentrate on football and, all the time, the messages were coming.”
    Cho appears to be well on his way to overhauling national hero and Tottenham star Son in terms of popularity.
    He plays his club football for South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai and was leading scorer in the last K League championship.
    Having made the South Korea World Cup squad, Cho netted twice off the bench in the 3-2 defeat to Ghana on Monday.
    Reports have linked him with a move to Celtic, Borussia Dortmund and Fenerbahce.
    But his new found popularity appears to be down to his good looks, rather than his footballing ability.
    However, the bad news for his millions of new admirers is the fact that Cho is believed to have a girlfriend.
    Although the player will have put brands on red alert with his rise to stardom, even if he does fail to keep South Korea in the World Cup.
    Cho and Co need to beat Portugal and hope Uruguay beat Ghana to qualify for the knockouts, with it then coming down to goal difference between South Korea and Uruguay for second spot.
    Cho has shot to stardom at the World Cup… but not for what he’s done on the pitchCredit: Reuters
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    Hilarious moment two blokes catch eyeful of ‘World Cup’s hottest fan’ and snap pictures as she strolls past in stadium

    FEISTY football fan Ivana Kroll, former Miss Croatia, has been poking fun at a group of men who were caught sneaking photos of the model’s daring fashion.The 30-year-old German-born model and designer has been pictured cheering on Croatia at this winter’s tournament wearing a range of revealing outfits, earning her the name of “World Cup’s hottest fan”.
    Two cheeky attendees saw her walking into the match yesterdayCredit: Instagram
    They quickly took out their phones to snap a photo of the smokeshowCredit: Instagram
    Ivana cheered on Croatia in their game yesterdayCredit: Getty
    In her most recent Instagram post celebrating 1million followers, she included a photo of the men checking her out and snapping photos with the caption: “1000000 followers, thank you so much for your support. Love you all!”
    Her followers were quick to point out the cheeky actions of the men in the photos.
    “That’s it, the guy is caught. The wife is waiting at home with a hammer!” one follower commented.
    It’s not the first time Ivana has turned heads with her showy outfits – she’s made headlines in years prior for her sexy outfits.
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    She gained fame in 2018 for her fashion at the event in Russia.
    Others were critical of her cheeky outfit in the conservative country of Qatar.
    “Qatar is not Europe, you shouldn’t go out in this form,” one user said.
    Ivana pointed out the hypocrisy in the organiser’s decisions regarding modesty, mentioning her Catholicism.
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    “I’m not a Muslim and if we in Europe respect hijab and niqab, I think they need also to respect our way of life, our religion and in the end me wearing dresses and bikinis because I’m Catholic from Croatia who is here because of the World Cup,” she explained.
    Her latest outfit, a red checked bikini top and tight red leggings, turned some heads, especially as Qatar has enforced strict rules around clothing for the World Cup.
    Visitors to Qatar have been advised to cover their shoulders and avoid short skirts, which Ivana was shocked by.
    “First I was thinking if the World Cup is happening there (Qatar), for sure they will allow us everything to make it comfortable for all fans without any of the restrictions,” she said.
    Ivana has said she has no fear of being arrested by Qatari authorities, and even dared to wear a skimpy thong swimsuit on a Qatar beach before the competition began.
    Ivana’s team, Croatia, is set to play Japan this Monday.
    She says locals love her sexy outfitsCredit: instagram
    Ivana pointed out the hypocrisy in the organiser’s decisions regarding modesty
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    England fans in stitches after photo of grumpy cat that looks like Phil Foden goes viral

    FOOTIE fans are purring with delight over a feline Phil Foden.A picture of the miserable moggie looking like the Man City star has gone viral.
    The black and white moggie has the same stare, while its fur is similar to Foden’s cropped hair
    Football fans are in stitches over a feline Phil FodenCredit: Getty
    The black and white cat has the same stare, while its fur is similar to Foden’s cropped hair.
    Fans began sharing the image online after Foden, 22, scored in England’s 3-0 win over Wales in the World Cup on Tuesday.
    One dubbed the puss “Phil Fur-den of Manchester Kitty”.
    Another quipped “felines on the shirt”, while a third asked if it was playing in “Catar”.
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    But Graeme Fisher joked: “That cat has a better haircut than Phil Foden.”
    Film director Glenn Kitson, 46, originally posted the pic on Instagram where he deliberately mis-captions lookalike pictures. More