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    Chelsea boost as injured stars Reece James and N’Golo Kante boast they’re ‘on the mend’ in training ground pic

    CHELSEA have been handed a major boost by N’Golo Kante and Reece James, who boasted online that they are “on the mend”.The injured duo posed for a selfie together, which was uploaded to James’ social media pages.
    Reece James and N’Golo Kante were all smiles at Chelsea’s Cobham training groundCredit: Instagram / @reecejames
    James trudged down the tunnel after getting injured against BournemouthCredit: Getty
    Kante was injured in the London derby against Tottenham in AugustCredit: AFP
    The snap was even re-posted by Chelsea, who captioned the image “moving forward together”.
    Kante, 31, has not played since August due to injury.
    A hamstring problem picked up in the second match of the season has kept him sidelined for four months and led to him missing the World Cup for France.
    James, 23, was also not at the World Cup because of a knee issue.
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    The England right-back missed the last nine club games leading up to the tournament in Qatar but he made his comeback in the win over Bournemouth on December 27.
    However, his return was cut short when he hobbled off with another knee injury after just 53 minutes.
    There have been reports that his latest setback could keep him out for another month.
    His angry personal trainer James Ralph took to social media after the player was subbed off with injury, cryptically writing online: “I need to bite my tongue despite having A LOT to say…”
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    Meanwhile, manager Graham Potter said: “He’s [James] disappointed, of course. We just have to hope it’s not as bad as it was, and he can get a speedier recovery.”
    The Blues have been struggling without the important duo in the starting XI.
    The club has slipped to ninth in the Premier League table and they have won just one of their last eight games domestically.
    Chelsea face a busy week with three games – two against Man City, in the league and FA Cup, which will then be followed up by a short trip to Fulham.
    Those games will be too soon for James, Kante, Armando Broja, Wesley Fofana and Edouard Mendy, with all five in the treatment room. More

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    Top Gear star Ken Block spent ‘epic’ Christmas with family and posted heartwarming snaps just days before tragic death

    LATE rally-driving icon Ken Block shared pictures of his “epic” family Christmas in final social media posts just days before his tragic death.The 55-year-old former Top Gear guest died aged 55 following a horror snowmobile accident at his ranch in Utah.
    Ken Block shared sweet family photos days before his tragic deathCredit: Instagram
    Block died after his snowmobile flipped over in a horror accidentCredit: Getty
    The rally driver spent Christmas with his wife and three kids in CanadaCredit: Instagram/kblock43
    Shortly before his death, the rally car champ had shared pictures of his stunning Christmas spent with his family.
    Heartbreaking photos show him surrounded by his family during a winter getaway to the Selkirk Mountains in British Colombia, southwestern Canada.
    The driver was killed after his snowmobile overturned and landed on top of him.
    He was pronounced dead at the scene, Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office said.

    Just before the new year, Block took to his Instagram to share the sweet holiday snaps.
    He wrote: “Merry Christmas from the Blocks, from Baldface Lodge! Here’s a photo dump of some of my fave shots.”
    One picture from the “epic holiday trip” shows the family outside in the ice and snow next to a helicopter.
    Block is seen wrapped up warm with his wife Lucy and their three children.
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    Other snaps show a game of table tennis, setting up the Christmas tree, fireworks, and snowboards.
    The family spent Christmas at the sprawling Baldface Lodge, which boasts some 32,000 acres of wild terrain in the Selkirk Mountains some 400 miles east of Vancouver, Canada.
    He also thanked the lodge’s owner Jeff Pensiero for his hospitality.
    Block’s daughter Lia has followed in her father’s footsteps and become a driver, and previously competed on her father’s Hoonigan Racing team.
    He made a chilling admission about getting old and his “fear” of crashes in a rare interview before his tragic death.
    Block had warned about “sketchy snow” on his ranch in a haunting final post hours before the fatal accident.
    He became one of the most famous Rally car drivers in the world after he started competing in 2005.
    Block’s team Hoonigan Racing Division shared the news of his death saying “he will be incredibly missed.”
    “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband,” the team said in a statement.
    He reached a whole new legion of fans thanks to his antics on social media and Top Gear.
    Top Gear reboot host Matt LeBlanc posted a touching tribute on Instagram.
    “So saddened by the loss of Ken Block. A true talent and friend taken far too soon,” he wrote.
    “You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting you my friend.”
    Alex Renton, executive producer of Top Gear, told The Sun Online: “Ken was a trailblazer in the automotive industry.
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    “We had the pleasure to work with Ken on several occasions over the years and his contributions were always so memorable and exciting for our audience.
    He shared heartwarming snaps inside their Christmas lodgeCredit: Instagram/kblock43
    He thanked the lodge owner for his hospitalityCredit: Instagram/kblock43
    The sweet family snaps were posted days before the fatal accidentCredit: Instagram/kblock43
    Block was an icon in the world of rally drivingCredit: AFP More

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    Michael Schumacher’s son Mick posts emotional update about stricken dad on 54th birthday telling F1 legend ‘I love you’

    MICHAEL Schumacher’s son has shared a touching tribute to his F1 legend father as the stricken start turned 54.The seven-time world champion has not been seen or heard from since a horror ski crash back in 2013.
    Mick shared a touching tribute to Michael on Instagram
    Mick also shared a picture of the Schumacher family on Christmas Eve
    His son Mick, 23, took to Instagram as the motorsport world marked the Ferrari and Mercedes legend’s birthday on January 3.
    He shared a touching photo of dad and son smiling as they posed inside a picture frame.
    “Happy birthday to the best Dad ever ❤️ love you!,” wrote Mick.
    The post received hundreds of thousands of likes in just a few hours.
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    Fans and wellwishers also posted messages of support for Schuey.
    The F1 legend’s health remains a closely guarded secret by the family, with very little information being made public.
    Michael’s last F1 team, Mercedes, posted a single heart on the picture shared by Mick.
    Mick – who is also a racing driver – recently signed for the team as a reserve driver, being the backup to Brit duo Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
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    Ferrari engineer Gino Rosato also replied to Mick’s post, replying “Happy Birthday” with three hearts.
    He also posted his own tribute to Michael.
    “Time passes but certain things never change”, wrote Gino.
    “You are still the Greatest of All Time !! Some drove the best cars , you drove the best races !! Always in my heart.”
    He shared a picture of Michael smiling as the pair posed together with champagne bottles.
    Days before on Christmas Eve, Mick had also shared a touching family photo showing him sitting alongside his mum Corinna and sister Gina-Maria.
    Fans also responded to the message, noticing the horrible absence of Michael.
    Ferrari mechanic Gino Rosato also paid tribute to Schumacher
    Michael suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing with the then teen Mick near Meribel, France, on December 29, 2013.
    Doctors battled to save his life and put him in a medically induced coma.
    Since then he is said to have regained consciousness – but his family has kept details of his health a closely-guarded secret.
    After leaving hospital, he was reportedly cared for by a private medical team at his home in Switzerland.
    Only a few close friends are allowed to visit him.
    The lack of official updates on Michael’s health has left room for speculation and conflicting reports from “insiders” about his slow progress.
    Some have claimed he was in a vegetative state while others claimed he was awake and able to talk.
    Schumacher’s pal ex-F1 boss Jean Todt – who is understood be one of few friends who goes to see the stricken driver – gave a rare update in July 2022.
    The 74-year-old told German TV channel RTL: “I don’t miss Michael, I see him. Yes, it’s true, I watch races with Michael.
    “But sure, I guess what I miss is what we used to do together.”
    The former Ferrari chief previously told how he “hopes the world” will be able to see his dear friend again, revealing Schumacher has “never changed”.
    He continued: “I don’t leave him alone. Him, Corinna, the family, we’ve had so many experiences together.
    “The beauty of what we have experienced is part of us and it goes on.
    “Sometimes success and money changes you. But Michael has never changed. He’s so strong.”
    The F1 legend was a seven-time-world champion – winning five times for Ferrari and twice for Benetton – and is regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all time.
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    He raced from 1991 to 2006, and again from 2010 to 2012, winning 91 races.
    And the brief second act of his career saw him become instrumental in setting up Lewis Hamilton’s dominant Mercedes team.
    Michael and Mick had a very close bondCredit: PA
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    Inside the luxury private jet Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina took to Saudi Arabia including huge double bed

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has finally touched down in Saudi Arabia ahead of his mega-bucks move to Al Nassr.The 37-year-old, along with his family including partner Georgina Rodriguez, took a luxury private jet for the trip.
    Georgina Rodriguez’s Instagram showed off some of the interior of the private jetCredit: Instagram
    She showed off the comfy-looking seats inside the planeCredit: Instagram
    Cristiano Ronaldo sent his fans a message from the jetCredit: Instagram
    He told Al Nassr “see you soon”Credit: Instagram
    The seats are located next to a tableCredit: Instagram @cristiano
    Ronaldo sealed a £173m-a-year transfer to Al NassrCredit: Alamy

    Taking to her Instagram page, Georgina posted some snaps which revealed the interior of the aircraft.
    The pics revealed a huge double bed, with Georgina cutting a casual look as she lay on it while her daughter Alana, five, jumped on it.
    Other pics showed off some comfy-looking padded seats.
    Ronaldo, already one of the world’s richest sportsmen, signed a deal with Al Nassr that will see him earn a cool £173million-per-year.
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    And that new deal will see him blow all of his competition out of the water completely.
    However, the Portgual legend opted not to fly in his Gulfstream G200 jet which cost him £20m back in 2015.
    He regularly uses it to fly to and from his homeland of Portugal.
    Only 250 of the G200 were ever made, with the plane capable of reaching a top speed of 560mph.
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    Ronaldo is set to undergo the second part of his medical on Tuesday, and sent fans a message as he travelled to Saudi Arabia.
    In a short clip, he said: “Hi guys, see you soon.”
    Ronaldo had been heavily linked with a move to Saudi ever since his Manchester United deal was terminated following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
    He initially distanced himself from a move to the Middle East as he wanted play in the Champions League this season.
    And during his interview with Morgan, Ronaldo confirmed he had previously turned down £3m per week to play in Saudi.
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    World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll parties with Jamie Foxx in Miami after squeezing into tiny bikini

    THE World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll partied with Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx in Miami after squeezing into a tiny dress.The model wowed supporters in Qatar last month with her bold outfit choices which went against Qatar’s conservative dress codes.
    Fans were given a treat as the model showed off her frame in a small black bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    It was a New Year’s party to remember for Ivana Knoll as she partied with film star Jamie FoxxCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Foxx smiles for the camera as he enjoys a lively bash in MiamiCredit: INSTAGRAM
    And she’s started off the New Year in equally eye-catching fashion as she attended a big party in Miami.
    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.
    The star later videoed herself in into a small and tight blue outfit as she prepared for a New Year’s bash.
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    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” Jamie Foxx.
    Ivana Knoll has 3.6m followers on Instagram
    The Croatian beauty has never been shy about showing off her many outfits
    The actor and singer, who has starred in films such as Django Unchained and Spider Man, can be seen sitting next to the beauty at a lively party.
    He smiles and playfully wags his finger while music plays in the background.
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    Later she dances in front of the camera before again giving viewers a glimpse of Foxx.
    Knoll remains stood next to him when he grabs the mic and starts singing along to the music, and later when he wishes partygoers a happy 2023.
    The Croatian stunner has 3.6m Instagram followers and regularly posts snaps of herself enjoying life.
    She regularly went viral at the World Cup with spectacular and revealing pictures which set pulses racing. More

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    Kevin Trapp’s sex-mad model Wag Izabel Goulart shows off her bum in barely-there thong as she tops up tan on holiday

    KEVIN TRAPP’S stunning partner Izabel Goulart wowed in a thong bikini while on holiday.The 38-year-old former Victoria’s Secret model topped up her tan lying on the beach.
    Izabel Goulart showed off her figure while sunbathing on the beachCredit: Instagram / @izabelgoulart
    Goulart wowed in a separate snap as she watched the sun setCredit: Instagram / @izabelgoulart
    Kevin Trapp and Goulart have been holidaying together in St BartsCredit: Splash
    Goulart and Trapp jetted away after the World CupCredit: Splash
    Goulart wished her followers a Happy New YearCredit: Instagram / @izabelgoulart
    Goulart has 4.5million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @izabelgoulart
    Germany goalkeeper Trapp and Goulart jetted to St Barts before Christmas and saw in the new year together.
    They were previously pictured on the beach, before Goulart posted a snap of herself lying on the sand to Instagram.
    The Brazilian has over 4.5million followers on the social media platform.
    She wore a green thong bikini as she topped up her tan next to stunning crystal clear waters.
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    She posted another picture to her followers yesterday from St Barts showing off her figure while taking in a mesmerising sunset.
    Goulart also shared a loved up video of the pair sharing a hug on New Year’s Eve.
    She wrote: “Happy New Years everyone! Sending lots of love to each one of you.
    Trapp does not return to club action with Eintracht Frankfurt until January 21st, so the pair have enjoyed a relaxing break after the World Cup.
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    Goulart attended Germany’s World Cup opener in Trapp’s full keeper’s kit with his No12 on, before heading to the following matches against Spain and Costa Rica.
    The pair began dating in 2015 before getting engaged three years later.
    Goulart has previously boasted that her and Trapp make love up to five times a week.
    Lifting the lid on the couple’s bedroom antics, she said in 2018: “Kevin and I make love a lot – four or five times a week.
    “But if he has played in an important game and his team loses, I can make myself beautiful, have my nails done and wear my best lingerie – and there still won’t be any sex.
    “However, on the days when the team has won, we don’t get a wink of sleep.”
    Goulart supported Trapp at the World Cup last monthCredit: Getty
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    Paris Fury speaks out on pregnancy ‘rumours’ as Tyson pictured with hand on her tummy in loved up NYE post

    PARIS FURY has quickly shot down pregnancy “rumours” after husband Tyson was pictured with his hand on her tummy.In an Instagram post on New Year’s Eve, the boxing heavyweight champ lovingly held his hand on Paris’ stomach.
    Paris Fury and husband Tyson enjoyed New Year’s Eve together
    The Furys, seen here at baby Athena’s christening earlier this year, have six kidsCredit: Instagram @parisfury1
    But mum-of-six Paris quickly confirmed that Tyson’s hand was just there by chance.
    She captioned her post: “Had a great Christmas and some lovely family filled days.
    “(PS Tysons hand is just there don’t start rumours).”
    Tyson looked dapper in a patterned shirt and jeans, while Paris wowed in a festive red dress.
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    The Fury family enjoyed Christmas together after Tyson eased to victory over Derek Chisora at the start of December.
    Paris filmed their children unwrapping gifts on Christmas Day.
    The family dressed in matching pyjamas for Christmas, after Paris revealed she left her shopping until the last minute.
    Paris and Tyson’s youngest child, daughter Athena, was born in August 2021.
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    They are also parents to Venezuela, Prince John James, Prince Tyson II, Valencia, and Prince Adonis Amaziah.
    Paris was ringside for Tyson’s win over Chisora last month and celebrated by dancing with her hubby after the fight.
    She first met Tyson at a wedding of mutual friends when she was just 15.
    The pair met again by chance at Paris’s 16th birthday party and began dating soon after.
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    World Cup’s ‘hottest fan’ Ivana Knoll shares incredible photos from 2022 as she stuns on New Year night out

    IVANA KNOLL shared her 2022 photo highlight reel and stunned at a New Year’s Eve party.The Croatia superfan included several sport photos in the compilation.
    Ivana Knoll thanked her fans for a wonderful 2022Credit: Instagram knolldoll
    The model’s fame skyrocketed thanks to her World Cup appearancesCredit: Instagram knolldoll
    Ivana saw in the new year watching Cardi BCredit: Instagram knolldoll
    She also partied in a Miami nightclubCredit: Instagram knolldoll
    And the reel would not be complete without a few snaps from Qatar, which helped Ivana boost her fame and social media following.
    She turned heads in the Middle East and her popularity skyrocketed on Instagram, where she shared the highlights reel.
    In the last 30 days of 2022 the model gained 2.6million followers on Instagram.
    Ivana now has a total of 3.6m followers on the platform and she shared a series of incredible photos with her fans to celebrate the new year.
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    She also added a caption alongside one of the pics wishing her followers a happy new year.
    It read: “2022 best year of my life. 365 days of non-stop travelling where I met wonderful people all around the world.
    “Attended the biggest sport and fashion events, represented my country to the whole world and I am happy and proud as never before.
    “Guys you are the reason why this year was the best year for me. Thank you for all the support and let’s rock 2023!
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    Ivana shared her highlights of the year – including attending the Super BowlCredit: Instagram knolldoll
    She kept herself in shape at the gymCredit: Instagram knolldoll
    The sports fan took in a basketball gameCredit: Instagram knolldoll
    Ivana also had time to dazzle at a music festivalCredit: Instagram knolldoll
    She had a 2022 to rememberCredit: Instagram knolldoll
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    “Wishing you a happy new year and all best! Your Knolldoll.”
    Ivana saw in the new year watching Cardi B live before going to a nightclub in Miami.
    Ivana stunned fans in QatarCredit: Splash
    The Croatia superfan was the centre of attention in the Middle EastCredit: The Mega Agency
    Ivana shared some of her highlights from 2022 on InstagramCredit: Splash More