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    Ex-Prem and England ace’s marriage in crisis after spending Christmas apart from wife months after £200k wedding

    TV footie pundit Jermain Defoe has sparked fears his marriage is in trouble after spending Christmas on the Caribbean island of St Lucia while his wife Donna stayed home in Glasgow.The former Spurs and West Ham star, 40, has been pictured without his wedding ring while Donna, also 40, has reverted to her maiden name of Tierney on social media and has unfollowed her hubby.
    TV footie pundit Jermain Defoe has sparked fears his marriage is in troubleCredit: instagram
    Defoe was pictured without his wedding ring while on holiday in St Lucia
    Neither of them has posted about each other on social media for eight weeks.
    Both have removed Instagram images of the OK! magazine cover that featured their £200,000 wedding last June.
    The Sun on Sunday revealed Defoe had begged a nurse for sex just a month after getting married.
    A source said: “The marriage seems to be in trouble. You would think they would want to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife but they haven’t so things aren’t looking at all good.”
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    Defoe and Donna married at stately home Cliveden House, in Berkshire, in June last year.
    The lavish bash featured across 14 pages as well as the cover of OK! magazine later that month.
    Defoe said at the time: “This is my future, this is forever, this is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.”
    But in October, The Sun on Sunday revealed that Defoe had tried to lure a mum for a romp in the back of his Range Rover weeks after he wed.
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    Donna has not been seen for some time at the couple’s £300,000 home in Glasgow and is believed to be staying with her parents nearby.
    A neighbour said: “I haven’t seen her here for ages. I don’t think she’s living there any more.”
    The couple were last pictured together eight weeks ago at a champagne bash for the former striker’s birthday.
    Prior to that they would regularly gush about each other on their Instagram pages, with holiday snaps and loving posts about “Mr and Mrs Defoe”.
    But for nearly two months there has been a noticeable silence. Defoe has only posted pictures of himself in St Lucia, without his wedding ring and with no mention of his wife.
    One of his followers speculated: “Bro getting divorced already.”
    Wife Donna has reverted to her maiden name of Tierney on social media
    Defoe met Donna in January 2021 when he was playing for RangersCredit: donna_tierney
    Their marriage is thought to be in crisis after The Sun on Sunday revealed Defoe had begged a nurse for sexCredit: Getty
    Meanwhile, Donna has only posted pictures of herself and her family.
    She wished her 8,000 followers “all the love and happiness in the world”, beneath a picture of her 12-year-old daughter unwrapping Christmas presents.
    There was no mention of Defoe and one follower posted: “Are you and JD not together any more?”
    Days later Donna suggested in an Instagram story that she was glad to see the back of 2022 — and was “looking ahead” to the New Year.
    She also posted: “Some people will take you out of the rain and dry you off, some will stand with you and some will turn the rain into a hurricane.”
    Defoe met Donna in January 2021 when he was playing for Rangers and she asked him for a signed football shirt for a charity do. 
    The pair hit it off and Defoe proposed at a Glasgow hotel seven months later.
    He spelled out “Marry me” with lights in their penthouse suite, which he decorated with heart-shaped balloons and rose petals, and got down on one knee to pop the question.
    Their wedding last June was attended by 360 guests, including former England stars Ledley King, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Carlton Cole.
    For the last two months, Defoe has only posted pictures of himself holidaying in St lucia
    The pair chose the swanky 376-acre Cliveden House for a three-day wedding extravaganza, after Defoe read that  Meghan had stayed there on the eve of her marriage to  Prince Harry.
    Defoe wore a cream jacket, black trousers and a bow tie, and said his “eyes just started welling up” when he saw Donna approaching the altar. 
    Their first dance was to Luther Vandross’s Always and Forever.
    The celebrations lasted until 7am and included fire-eaters, flamethrowers, a Caribbean buffet and a makeshift nightclub.
    But within weeks of the wedding he was messaging a nurse and asking her to meet for sex.
    The nurse, who we are not naming, claims that Defoe, who has been dogged by cheating rumours in the past, called her last month insisting she listen to what he had to say — but she quickly hung up.
    She said of his marriage troubles: “Donna must have known what he was like when she got with him — surely she looked this man up. He was messaging me within days of getting married to her.
    “As soon as I heard his voice on the phone last month I hung up. I’m so happy to be done and dusted with all of it.
    “It doesn’t matter who he is or how much money he’s got, there’s no way I’d be in a relationship with a man like him.”
    The pair chose the swanky 376-acre Cliveden House for a three-day wedding extravaganzaCredit: instagram
    Defoe scored 20 goals in 57 games for England. 
    His career included spells at West Ham, Spurs, Rangers and Sunderland. 
    He retired in March last year and is now a youth academy coach and ambassador for Spurs. He also appeared as a pundit on Channel 4’s coverage of England’s matches last year.
    His agents were approached for comment. 
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    Jermain Defoe notched 20 goals in 57 England matches, including one at the 2010 World CupCredit: The FA – Getty Images
    JERMAIN Defoe became famed for his goal-scoring exploits — and is now often a TV pundit.
    And he has moved into coaching with youth players at his former club Tottenham, where he also works as an ambassador.
    He scored 227 goals in 624 club matches in a career spanning 23 years from 1999 to 2022.
    He also notched 20 goals in 57 England matches, including one at the 2010 World Cup.
    The prolific striker played for a total of seven clubs — West Ham, Spurs, Portsmouth, Toronto FC, Sunderland, Bournemouth and Glasgow giants Rangers.
    Defoe had a loan spell at Bournemouth before a £7million move to Spurs, where he enjoyed the most fruitful days of his career, in 2004.
    Defoe is now often a TV punditCredit: Getty
    In 2008, he switched to Portsmouth but was cup-tied so could not play in any of their matches en route to them lifting the FA Cup.
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    He was awarded an OBE in 2018 for his charitable work with the Jermain Defoe Foundation.
    While playing for Sunderland in 2016, he struck up a close friendship with six-year-old Bradley Lowery who had a debilitating form of cancer. Bradley passed away in 2017. More

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    ‘Without fear of love’ – Wanda Nara thrills fans with busty bikini picture and cryptic message after Mauro Icardi split

    ARGENTINE beauty Wanda Nara is ending the year with one last busty bikini picture to thrill her fans. Wanda, 36, regularly posts sizzling snaps to her social media platforms, where she is followed by millions.
    Wanda posted one last busty bikini picture before the New YearCredit: Instagram / wanda_nara
    The 36-year-old model is newly singleCredit: Instagram / @wanda_nara
    She is still married to Icardi, but the pair have been on and off this yearCredit: Instagram @wandanara
    Accompanying the booby bikini pool pic was a cryptic message to husband Mauro Icardi, who she recently split from.
    Wanda captioned the post: “Without fear of love.”
    A fan responded: “What a beautiful woman.”
    Another said: “Beautiful always Wanda!!! What others think doesn’t matter..”
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    Wanda is single again after trying to patch things up with Icardi, who’s playing his football on loan in Turkey.
    The model and the footie ace have had a rocky 2022.
    They broke up and then Icardi was said to be dating a Turkish actress back in November, weeks after Wanda was spotted kissing rapper L-Gante.
    By the end of the month, the couple appeared to have sorted their differences after they were seen loved up together in the Maldives.
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    But Wanda said the trip wasn’t able to save their relationship and confirmed they’ve split once again.
    She told Nerazzurri Siamo Noi: “There is no prize for those who resist. I want someone who makes me happy.
    “The trip to the Maldives? That was an extreme attempt.
    “Obviously, after so many years you have plans and dreams and you want to make them come true.
    “But we had already distanced ourselves, it has nothing to do with getting back together.
    “When peace ends in a relationship, things don’t work out for me. It’s true, Mauro doesn’t want to separate, but the truth is that since October I have decided to distance myself.
    “Things have not gone well. We have quarrelled but there are situations in which it is better to separate to guarantee family peace.
    “I see many people growing up in horrible marriages and what is the use of it? There is no prize for those who resist.
    “I want someone who makes me happy and who lasts as long as happiness and peace of mind last.
    “If I had a boyfriend, the first to find out would be my children, who are very attached to me.
    “I think only time will tell what will happen. But it’s a distance with collaboration because Mauro has a contract in Istanbul until May.
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    “So what I did was rent an apartment in the same building where he lives.
    “I created the my world around Mauro so that he can be with the boys. He’s a great father.”
    Wanda and Icardi took a trip to the Maldives to try and patch things upCredit: Instagram @mauroicardi
    However, the romantic getaway was far from a successCredit: Instagram @wandanara
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    Paige VanZant sends fans into meltdown by posting racy brown bikini pics as she gives her New Year’s resolution

    PAIGE VANZANT has revealed her New Year’s resolution with a sultry Instagram post.Like millions of people around the world, the former UFC straw and flyweight is looking forward to the New Year and setting goals for 2023.
    Paige VanZant has been thinking of her resolutions for 2023Credit: INSTAGRAM@PAIGEVANZANT
    The former UFC star plans to stay true to herself next yearCredit: INSTAGRAM@PAIGEVANZANT
    VanZant made the admission in yet another racy Instagram postCredit: INSTAGRAM@PAIGEVANZANT
    But the MMA star turned bare-knuckle boxer doesn’t plan to make any serious personality changes next year – promising to continue being herself.
    VanZant vowed to remain true to herself with several saucy snaps showcasing her figure.
    Along with photos highlighting her backside in a barely-there bikini thong, PVZ wrote: “New Year’s resolution……. be more me.”
    VanZant’s legion of followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “Dammit Paige! It’s my anniversary.”
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    Another said: “Sweet Jesus.”
    And another said: “Perfection at its best.”
    One remarked: “Good for you Paige. Embrace your beauty!!”
    And another chimed in: “Oh my lord.”
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    VanZant is set to make her return to the bare-knuckle ring on February 27 for what will be her third fight in the promotion.
    BKFC president Dave Feldman told Curran Bhatia: “She’ll fight on February 27 on our KnuckleMania 3 card and that will take place in New Mexico.
    “We’ve got some sensational bouts for that card.
    “It will be our biggest event, by far, and the most talked about, I believe.
    “We have some really, really big names that are going to be on the top three of that card.”
    AEW wrestler VanZant has yet to have her hand raised since joining BKFC, suffering defeats to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich.
    Paige VanZant has yet to taste victory in the BKFC ringCredit: GETTY
    And defeat in her next outing could bring about the end of her time in the promotion.
    Feldman told GiveMeSport: “If Paige loses, her bare-knuckle career is definitely at an end.
    “I mean, she did an interview and said there was no pressure on this fight.
    “So, you know, if she feels there’s no pressure, then maybe, you know, maybe she’s very confident.
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    “But, you know, I can’t keep saying after every fight, we’ll see how she does.
    “And that’s why if she doesn’t do well in this fight, f she doesn’t come out victorious, or at least look very, very good, then she’s probably at the end of her bare-knuckle career.” More

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    Stunning football star Gabby Howell sends fans wild in blue bikini as she shares new snaps from Ibiza holiday

    FOOTBALLER Gabby Howell warmed up her fans back home hot after posing in what looked like her lingerie on holiday in Ibiza. Howell, who plays in defence or midfield for Sutton United, looked stunning as she lapped up the winter sun on the Spanish party island.
    Gabby Howell sent her fans into a frenzy onlineCredit: Instagram / @_gabbyhowell
    The 22-year-old shared snaps of a trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram / @_gabbyhowell
    Her blue bikini sent fans wildCredit: Instagram / @_gabbyhowell
    She plays in defence or midfield for Sutton UnitedCredit: Instagram / @_gabbyhowell
    She captioned her post: “A winter sun is a need not want✈️🦋💙”
    And her fans were clearly impressed with the look.
    One fan said: “Queeeenie.”
    A second added: “Girls got gameeee xx.”
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    A third said: “Unreal😍.”
    Another declared: “Simply stunning 🔥😍🙌.”
    The 22-year-old has an Instagram following of 234,000, a figure which dwarfs her club’s more modest following of just under 4,000.
    The blue outfit she wore is clearly a favourite of hers, previously posting some snaps of her in it from her summer holiday to Ibiza.
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    With the league she plays in – London & South East Regional Women’s – on a five-week break, Howell has taken the opportunity to repeat her summer trip.
    The glamorous star hit back at trolls earlier this year, declaring you can “play football and wear high heels”.
    It came after she was targeted with sexest abuse, including one post suggesting she was picked on looks rather than talent.
    She hopes to be an inspiration to young girls who also wish to get into football.
    She said: “I like to keep (the hateful comments) on my profiles and I don’t delete them.
    “Young girls think they want to be an influencer but they don’t see the downsides. I like to make people aware.
    “Not everyone’s going to like you. I repeat that to myself when I see these comments.”
    Howell had the same look for a summer trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram / @_gabbyhowell
    She has 234,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @_gabbyhowell
    She is out to prove you can ‘play football and like wearing high-heels’ (but not at the same time)Credit: Instagram / @_gabbyhowell More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Gakpo still had the chance to move to the Premier League but refused to board a private jet to Leeds and wasn’t attracted by Southampton’s club-record bid.
    However, he finally got his chance to play in the English top flight and is now expected to spearhead Jurgen Klopp’s attack with the support of his stunning girlfriend from the crowd.
    Noa van der Bij appears to be loving the high life with some stunning tripsCredit: @noavdbij
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    Oscar De La Hoya stuns fans with shredded abs aged 49 as he takes part in Christmas Day sparring session

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