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    Lionel Messi ‘could boot Cristiano Ronaldo from top of Instagram rich list’ as he earns over £9m from World Cup glory

    LIONEL MESSI could replace Cristiano Ronaldo as sport’s top earner from Instagram after a £9million World Cup bonanza.Ronaldo netted £2m per branded post in 2022, ahead of football GOAT rival Messi on £1.5m and India cricketer Virat Kohli’s £902,000.
    Football legends Ronaldo and Messi lead the sporting earners on Instagram, in terms of amount per paid partnership
    Lionel Messi has raked in £9m from promotions like this for Call of DutyCredit: Instagram / @leomessi
    Cristiano Ronaldo has been quiet for paid promotions on Instagram since December 10 and was busy completing his move to Al-NassrCredit: Rex
    But the Argentina icon’s Qatar heroics have sparked a feeding frenzy from sponsors.
    Messi also picked up an Instagram record of 75m likes for a picture of the 35-year-old lifting the World Cup, as well as 50m hearts for a snap of the legend sleeping next to the trophy
    The PSG attacker has 414m Instagram followers, well behind Al-Nassr new boy Ronaldo’s 528m.
    But he’s gone into online overdrive since triumphing in an epic World Cup final against France on December 18, in which he scored twice.
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    Messi also won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.
    In contrast, 37-year-old Ronaldo was only a sub for Portugal’s last two games as they slumped out with a shock 1-0 quarter-final loss to Morocco.
    And in the past three weeks, Messi’s account has promoted Budweiser beer, the Call of Duty and eFootball video games, energy drink Gatorade, crypto exchange Bitget and artificial eyewear firm Orcam.
    It all means Messi’s haul from paid partnerships has rocketed.
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    Ronaldo, on the other hand, has perhaps been distracted by his own woeful World Cup and the search for a new club that ended in the past week with a move to Saudi Arabia.
    It’s a massive new adventure that will spark worldwide curiosity, as well as earn him £173m a year from Al-Nassr.
    But for sporting publicity it might not match the global brand of Manchester United, who terminated his contract in November following his incendiary interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
    In fact, Ronaldo has not posted any paid partnerships since Portugal’s defeat by Morocco on December 10.
    Messi’s club-mate Neymar was fourth on the Instagram earners’ list at £784,000 for each branded post.
    Completing the top five is basketball icon LeBron James, on £545k.
    Ronaldo and Messi also lead the list for most Instagram followers.
    Next come American media personality Kylie Jenner on 377m, actress Selena Gomez with 367m and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson on 356m.
    Two other sportsmen sneak into the top 20.
    Kohli, in 17th, has 230m followers and Neymar’s in 20th place on 200m.
    LA Lakers legend James is 27th with 141m, with Kylian Mbappe in 36th spot on 93.3m.
    Real Madrid, on 130m, and Barcelona, with 115m, are the most followed sporting clubs.
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    eFootball 2023 is on Messi’s list of moneyspinnersCredit: Instagram / @leomessi
    Messi has also had a paid partnership with OrCam since glory in QatarCredit: Instagram / @leomessi More

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    World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt looks sensational in tiny black bikini as she paddleboards in stunning snap

    FOR runner Alica Schmidt, 2022 was a year to remember.Dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, Alica shared a compilation of her year on her Instagram.
    Alica Schmidt shared a compilation of her year to her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
    It included a stunning snap of her on a paddleboardCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The German stunner has 3.4million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
    She competed at the European Championships this yearCredit: Getty
    And shared details of her training regime throughout the yearCredit: AFP
    She shared a snap earlier in the year alongside Naomi Campbell and Anthony JoshuaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
    Alica competed for Germany at the European Athletic’s Championship a year after the heartbreak of missing the cut for the Tokyo Olympics.
    She was also named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
    And the snaps she shared included meeting a host of celebs and fellow sports stars, as well as a stunning shot of her on a paddleboard from her holidays.
    She shared pics taken alongside model Naomi Campbell while at Milan Fashion Week – though boxer Anthony Joshua did not make her final cut.
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    The German also shared snaps of her meeting viral sensation Khaby Lame alongside Manchester United star Raphael Varane.
    Meanwhile, Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar earned his own pic.
    In response to the compilation, fans wished Alica the best for the new year.
    One user said: “Thank you, for sharing your beauty. Success in 2023.”
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    A second user remarked: “A good year 2022 thanks to a lot of hard work.
    “Considering that 2023 will be just as good or even better, you are already working hard. Have a nice slide 😉.”
    “Keep up the hard work and grind,” added another.
    Alica was named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 listCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
    But Joshua did not make the final cut for her end-of-year compilationCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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    Georgina Rodriguez puts on a leggy display as she poses in short gym set after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr transfer

    GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ put in a leggy display as she posed for some pics in Saudi Arabia. Georgina arrived in the Middle East with partner Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday ahead of his transfer to Al Nassr.
    Georgina Rodriguez poses in short gym setCredit: INSTAGRAM @georginagio
    It comes following her arrival in Saudi ArabiaCredit: INSTAGRAM @georginagio
    Georgina has a whopping 43.9 million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM @georginagio
    She was present alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at his Al Nassr unveilingCredit: AFP
    The Portugal ace left Manchester United after a bombshell interview with Piers MorganCredit: AP
    Georgina attended Ronaldo’s World Cup games in neighbouring country QatarCredit: PA
    But following their arrival, the 28-year-old was determined not to let Ronaldo hog all the spotlight.
    She posted snaps of herself posing in an all-white gym set, including shorts and a jacket.
    And it went down well with many of her followers.
    One user said: “White is your colour!! 🤍🕊️🦢”
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    A second user added: “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 new look 😍”
    Meanwhile, other users opted to welcome her to the country and the capital city of Riyadh, where Ronaldo’s new team are based.
    One fan wrote: “I swear to God, Riyadh has been enlightened.”
    “Welcome to Saudi Arabia,” added another.
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    Ronaldo was unveiled as a new Al Nassr player on Tuesday after leaving Manchester United following a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
    His deal with the club has made him by far the richest sportsmen in the world, with him earning a whopping £173million a year.
    Regardless of what some say has been a regression in his football ability as he reaches the twilight of his career, his global appeal remains firmly intact.
    So much so in fact that Al Nassr’s Instagram page was boosted by SEVEN million followers.
    Georgina posted snaps as they journeyed to the Middle EastCredit: Instagram
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    Meet the glamorous Wags Georgina Rodriguez will rub shoulders with after Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr transfer

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has joined Al-Nassr and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez will have new Wags to rub shoulders with in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old striker and his Argentinian partner recently touched down in Riyadh to complete his big money move.
    Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are in Saudi Arabia for his unveilingCredit: AP
    The couple travelled on a luxury jet as the Portuguese star signed a £173million-a-year deal at the club.
    He was unveiled to his new supporters and spoke at a press conference as he was greeted by chants of ‘Siuuu’.
    Georgina was seen at the announcement wearing a huge diamond ring.
    Here are the glamourous partners she will be sitting alongside in the player’s family area at Al-Nassr’s Mrsool Park stadium.
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    Jesica Sterling
    Jesica Sterling is the wife of Al-Nassr goalkeeper David Ospina.
    The 34-year-old is a familiar name to many having had spells at Arsenal and Napoli during his career.
    She is married to David OspinaCredit: Jesica Sterling – Instagram
    Jesica Sterling lives in Riyadh with her familyCredit: Jesica Sterling – Instagram
    The Colombian stopper married her back in 2012 and the couple have two children, a son and daughter.
    Jesica is a glamorous mother, keeping in shape regularly by going to the gym and sharing workout snaps on her social media pages.
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    She also enjoys spending time with her family with her Instagram is filled of photos of her alongside Ospina and their kids.
    Jescia attends her husband’s matches regularly and cheered him on and the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
    The family were also in attendance at the dramatic World Cup final in Qatar to see Lionel Messi lift the trophy for Argentina.
    Jesica, much like Georgina, is new to Saudi Arabia as Ospina joined the club in the summer of 2022.
    She joked online that she has been struggling to deal with the middle eastern heat, saying while on holiday in nearby Dubai: “The humidity is worse than the heat itself.”
    Jesica Sterling is a mother to two childrenCredit: Jesica Sterling – Instagram
    She attends the gym oftenCredit: Jesica Sterling – Instagram
    Ana Faria
    Ana Faria is married to Al-Nassr left-back Ghislain Konan.
    The Ivory Coast star met his Portuguese partner while he played for her hometown club of Vitoria de Guimaraes.
    Ana Faria is in a relationship with Ghislain KonanCredit: anacatarinafaria_ – Instagram
    She has been with the Al-Nassr player for four yearsCredit: anacatarinafaria_ – Instagram
    The couple have been together for four years and recently celebrated their anniversary at Disneyland Paris.
    They were joined by their two young children, Emma and Ariel.
    During her pregnancy, Anna regularly took to Instagram to post updates of her bump growing.
    In one video she danced around the house with Konan as he stuck a pillow up his top to joke he was carrying a baby too.
    She referred to him lovingly as “my partner in crime.”
    The glamourous Wag could soon be friends with Georgina and like her, she has a taste for the luxury – posing with Dior and Louis Vuitton bags over Christmas.
    Ana Faria has settled into life in Saudi Arabia, living there since last yearCredit: anacatarinafaria_ – Instagram
    She is a mum to two kidsCredit: anacatarinafaria_ – Instagram
    Priscila Ventura
    Priscila Ventura is married to Al-Nassr star Gonzalo ‘Pity’ Martinez.
    The pair tied the knot in 2019.
    Priscila Ventura is married to Pity MartinezCredit: priquemera – Instagram
    She has been married for three yearsCredit: priquemera – Instagram
    Priscila and her husband have two children and she often posts them on social media.
    When she is not looking after them she is always at the gym, sharing her routine online.
    The wife of the attacking midfielder has toned abs and an outstanding figure due to her hard work.
    And she is no stranger to breaking a sweat in sports attire and changing it up to lavish dresses in the evening.
    Priscilla recently shared on Instagram a snap of her with Martinez alongside the caption: “We are two combined for life.”
    They have lived in Riyadh since 2020, ever since he signed for the Al-Nassr for a reported fee of £15million from Atlanta United in the MLS.
    Priscila Ventura made the move to Saudi Arabia in 2020 with Pity MartinezCredit: priquemera – Instagram
    Milene Marques Silva
    Milene Marques Silva is the wife of star Luiz Gustavo.
    The defensive midfielder is one of the biggest names in the Saudi league having earnt 41 caps for Brazil and played for Bayern Munich during his career.
    Milene Marques Silva is the long-term partner of Luis GustavoCredit: milenemarx – Instagram
    She has not yet moved to Saudi ArabiaCredit: milenemarx – Instagram
    The couple have been together for a long time, getting engaged back in 2010.
    The glamourous mother of two children often flaunts her figure on social media.
    Milene regularly uploads pictures of her in tight dresses and grabs of her with Gustavo.
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    The ex-Fenerbahce star has seemingly left his family behind in Istanbul as Milene’s most recent post on Instagram is one of her posing with Gustavo alongside the caption “I miss you.”
    She may not be meeting Ronaldo’s Georgina just yet.
    Milene Marques Silva recently enjoyed a luxury holiday in DubaiCredit: milenemarx – Instagram
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    World’s hottest fan Ivana Knoll ‘does her cardio workout’ with sexy dance in tiny Croatia bikini sending Instagram wild

    IVANA KNOLL sent her fans wild with a sexy dance to work on her cardio.The World’s hottest football fan also represented her country Croatia once again with the colours on her skimpy bikini.
    Ivana Knoll danced for her followers in a skimpy Croatia bikiniCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
    The influencer joked she was working on her cardioCredit: Instagram @knolldoll
    Ivana shot to fame with her stunning outfits at the World CupCredit: PA
    The former Miss Croatia winner is no stranger to sharing revealing pics onlineCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Ivana has 3.6million followers on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ is continuing to turn heads on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Ivana gained huge popularity by wearing red and white chequered outfits at the World Cup in the style of her team.
    And her bikini fitted the same theme as she danced for her fans on Instagram.
    She joked that was her form of cardio exercise as she mesmerised fans with her hip and arm movements.
    Fans were quick to praise the social media sensation, who has 3.6million followers on Instagram.
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    One wrote: “How can someone be this beautiful.”
    Another added: “So gorgeous and sexy 🔥.”
    And a third said: “So beautiful my Queen 😍.”
    Another remarked: “I like your Goddess body.”
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    Ivana’s fame has skyrocketed since she stunned at the World Cup, with the Croatian gaining 2.6m followers in December alone.
    The former Miss Croatia winner recently partied with actor Jamie Foxx in Miami to see in the New Year and regularly wows her followers with stunning snaps on social media. More

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    World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll squeezes into tiny pink bikini as she relaxes after taking tournament by storm

    THE WORLD CUP’S “hottest fan” is continuing to take social media by storm as she shared her latest sexy snaps.Croatia superfan Ivana Knoll has shot to stardom over the last few weeks after catching the eye in Qatar.
    Ivana Knoll raised eyebrows with her World Cup Instagram anticsCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ is continuing to turn heads on Instagram
    The Croatian’s Instagram followers have blown up since the tournament in QatarCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Ivana Knoll gained 2.6 million followers in December aloneCredit: INSTAGRAM
    The 30-year-old turned heads in the Middle East and her popularity skyrocketed on Instagram.
    In the last 30 days of 2022 the model gained 2.6million followers on Instagram.
    Knoll now has a total of 3.6m followers on the platform.
    And no doubt that they will continue to swell if she keeps posting photos like her latest snap.
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    Knoll squeezed into a tiny pink bikini to go for a dip as she managed to pull off the steamy pose that soon had the likes flooding in.
    The model was partying with Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx in Miami earlier this week.
    The model wowed supporters in Qatar last month with her bold outfit choices which went against their conservative dress codes.
    And she started off the New Year in equally eye-catching fashion as she attended a big party in Miami.
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    Former Miss Croatia winner Knoll kept fans up to date with her night with a series of Instagram posts.
    Before that, she gave followers a treat as she showed off her figure in a black bikini.
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    The star later videoed herself in a small and tight blue outfit as she prepared for a New Year’s bash.
    The busty influencer would have left jaws on the ground with the sizzling snap where she wore black heels and showed off a lot of leg.
    Knoll then arrived at her party and snapped herself with “friend” Foxx. More

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    England World Cup star looking for love on dating app just three months after splitting from girlfriend of five years

    HE announced his split from his stunning ex last year and declared that football was his “priority” when it comes to dating.But I can reveal that England and Chelsea player Mason Mount has signed up to the A-list dating app Raya in a bid to find love after confirming in October that he was no longer with model Chloe Wealleans-Watts.
    Mason was named Britain’s most eligible man by society mag Tatler last yearCredit: Getty
    Mason — who was named Britain’s most eligible man by society mag Tatler last year for his “chiselled” good looks, “perfect white teeth” and England goals — has described himself as being in the “athletics” industry and linked his profile to Jack Harlow’s song Funny Seeing You Here.
    The England poster boy has also included snaps from a trip to Paris in front of the ­Eiffel Tower and also candid shots showing off his designer wardrobe and impressive trainer collection.
    A source said: “Mason is all about football but is also looking to find the right girl to settle down with. He is looking for a genuine connection and hopes that a few dates in the capital can help him find The One.
    “Mason has taken his time after the break-up but is not going to rush into anything.”
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    The midfielder confirmed his split with Chloe in October after five years together.
    And when asked about his relationship ­status by Tatler last year, he said: “Football is my priority.”
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    Meanwhile model and singer Chloe, who was also a member of London-based girl band 303, is making sure she shows Mason what he is missing and has posted a number of stunning bikini pictures from her recent trip to Jamaica.
    The sportsman, who has a reported net worth of £20million and has 5.4million Instagram followers, joins fellow Chelsea player, defender Ben Chilwell, in signing up to the exclusive dating app.
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    But while Mason is bound to have women queuing around the block to get a date, it seems they will have to play second fiddle to his one true love — the beautiful game.

    2023 will see amazing festival gigs from the likes of Elton John at Glasto and The Killers at Reading and Leeds.
    But one name I wasn’t expecting to see on a line-up was Gemma Collins but it’s happening – at South ­London’s Mighty Hoopla.
    She is pulling on her wellies for the second day of the event in Brockwell Park on June 4, where she will host a stage and sing.

    Mimi’s late swipe at ex
    MIMI Webb will release her debut album Amelia in March and has already let slip the name of one of her “favourite” tracks.
    The House On Fire singer, posing here on a recent night out, shared that she’s written 12 tunes including one about an ex called Remind You, which she recorded in Justin Bieber’s studio in LA.
    Mimi will release her debut album Amelia in MarchCredit: INSTAGRAM/MIMI WEBB
    On Instagram Live, she said: “I was in a relationship and I remember I played it to this person and it was about them and it was like a, ‘Don’t f* this up’, kind of song – and then it got f*ed up.
    Anyway, at the time it wasn’t, so it was about this whole situation and it is such a great song.
    Then I changed it after because I was like, ‘No, I’m not having it about that, I am going to make it more with the update of what had happened.’ It is even better now.”
    Sam loves The Toon
    SAM Fender has gone back to his roots by debuting a new song to punters at a pub in his home town.
    The Seventeen Going Under singer made a surprise performance on Monday as part of a buskers night at the Low Lights Tavern in North Shields.
    Sam made a surprise performance on Monday as part of a buskers night at the Low Lights Tavern in North ShieldsCredit: The Mega Agency
    Sam sang with his guitar at the same pub he first played before going on to scoop two Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello gong.
    Robert Webster, who hosts the weekly Low Lights Buskers Night, shared a snap of Sam captioned: “One of me very first Buskers from 8/9 years ago, got up!! Sam Fender. Sang a new song (you heard it here first).”
    Sam was first spotted performing at the Tyne and Wear pub, where he also worked at 18 as a barman, by Ben Howard’s manager Owain Davies.
    In 2019 Sam donated his Brit Critics Choice trophy to the pub to be turned into a beer pump before doing the same last year with his Best Alternative/Rock Act gong.
    If his last album is anything to go by, I can’t wait for this new one to hit the airwaves.
    Cash rolling in for Harry
    HARRY Styles has had his most successful year yet, banking a whopping £18.5million over 12 months thanks to the success of his hit records.
    New financial documents have shown how assets across his four companies shot up in value from £39.4million to £57.9million in 2021.
    Harry has banked a whopping £18.5million over 12 months thanks to the success of his hit recordsCredit: Getty
    And he is expected to have made even more in 2022 after scoring both the most successful single and album of the year in the UK.
    As It Was, which spent ten weeks at No1, was the biggest hit, while Harry’s House was the top album, according to Official Charts.
    He has also taken his hugely impressive Love On Tour around the world over the past 12 months and released the films My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling, all of which is sure to have earned him a fortune.
    This year will see Harry get to work on his fourth studio album between more dates on his long-running tour.
    It will restart with three shows in California later this month, followed by concerts in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
    This summer will see him return to the UK and Europe for yet more stadium gigs, finishing in Italy in July.
    Following his recent split from film-star-turned-director Olivia Wilde after almost two years, he had a quiet Christmas break back in Cheshire with his family.
    Given the mad year he had in 2022, the star can certainly afford to relax a bit now if he wants to.
    It’s raining Pussycat’s and dolls
    AFTER weeks of bikini photos on Insta it was back to work with a bang for Ashley Roberts yesterday when she returned to the Heart Radio breakfast show.
    Ashley returned to the Heart Radio breakfast show yesterdayCredit: Splash
    But the Pussycat Dolls star didn’t let the early start or bleak weather dampen her spirit, as she got all dressed up in this extravagant outfit to head to the ­studio in London’s Leicester Square.
    Adele’s aching
    ADELE will be wishing she could Set Fire To The Pain after revealing she is battling “really bad sciatica.”
    The superstar said she now has to “waddle” instead of walk because of nerve pain in her back.
    She was on stage at her Las Vegas residency at the weekend when she shot T-shirts into the audience and made the remarks.
    Adele told the crowd: “I’ve just got to get over to the other side of the stage. I have to ­waddle these days as I have really bad sciatica.”
    She had better hope it clears soon though or the rest of her year could be uncomfortable indeed.
    Adele is due to ­perform at Caesars ­Palace nearly every weekend until the end of March. Ouch!

    Raye heads back to top
    RAYE is on course to score her first UK No 1 this Friday with Escapism after it rebounded up the charts post-Christmas.
    It has rocketed up 12 spots to the very top in the mid-week update, having previously peaked at No 1 midweek last month.
    In the past six years Raye has had ten Top 40 hitsCredit: Getty
    In the past six years the South Londoner has had ten Top 40 hits including You Don’t Know Me with Jax Jones and Bed with Joel Corry and David Guetta, both of which reached a peak of No 3.
    Her closest competition is Kill Bill by US R&B singer SZA, which is set to go to No 2.
    Making Haye with Una
    David Haye has had a belting start to the New Year by holidaying with not one but two beautiful women.
    The ex-world champion heavyweight raised eyebrows after sharing this photo of himself in a pool in Morocco with his arms wrapped around his model girlfriend, Sian Osbourne, who he got together with in 2021, as well as Saturdays singer Una Healy.
    David Haye enjoyed New Year with two beautiful girlsCredit: INSTAGRAM/DAVID HAYE,
    The trio jetted off to Marrakech to welcome in 2023, but I can reveal this isn’t the first time they have holidayed together.
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    Una joined them on a trip to Ibiza in October.
    Alongside his insta snap he wrote a cryptic post that said: “If a picture paints a thousand words then this one says exactly what it needs to.”
    Jolie’s desire for Paul
    PAUL Mescal has befriended A-list actress Angelina Jolie after he impressed her with his performance in the West End show A Streetcar Named Desire.
    The Irish actor, who had his breakout role in the 2020 BBC drama Normal People, is currently starring as Stanley in the play in London, which Angelina watched last week.
    But she was so enthralled that she then met him for a coffee at the Almeida Theatre’s cafe the following day, along with her ­daughter Shiloh.
    Fans spotted the surprise meeting and shared snaps on social media.
    Paul has become a hugely in-demand young actor, so I wouldn’t be surprised if actress-turned-filmmaker Angelina soon snaps him up for one of her own movie projects. More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo boosts Al-Nassr’s Instagram following by SEVEN MILLION… after club had just 800k before his arrival

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’s arrival has seen Al-Nassr’s Instagram following increase by an incredible SEVEN MILLION.The Portugal ace has undergone his medical ahead of his record move to Saudi Arabia.
    Al-Nassr had fewer than 1m followers before Cristiano Ronaldo signed
    Their following has since increased by more than 7m since he arrived
    Ronaldo was unveiled in front of his new fans on TuesdayCredit: Reuters
    Ronaldo was then unveiled in front of his new fans at an open training session at their Mrsool Park stadium on Tuesday.
    Prior to the superstar making the switch to the Middle East, Al-Nassr had an Instagram following of around 800,000.
    But since he officially joined the club on Friday, their audience has gone through the roof.
    In fact, it’s creased by more than 7m to over 8m.

    That’s more than several Premier League clubs, including West Ham, Everton and Newcastle.
    In fact, only the traditional top six have more in England’s top-flight.
    Ronaldo is the most followed person on the social media app below Instagram’s own account, with the ex-Manchester United man boasting more than half a billion fans.
    Al-Nassr, who went top of the Pro League by beating Al-Khaleej on New Year’s Eve, are next in action on Friday when they host Al-Tai.
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    But the 37-year-old can’t play until January 14 when they face Al-Shabab.
    Ronaldo’s remarkable deal with the Saudi club, which will make him the highest-paid sportsman ever, is thought to be worth around £173-million-a-year. More