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    Meet England’s Brainbox WAGs from stunning Lucia Loi to Paige Milian who all have a surprising thing in common

    THIS year’s World Cup Wags are in a premier league of their own when it comes to brains.Many of the footie wives and girlfriends who have travelled to Qatar to support their partners have earned good degrees and gone on to build top-class careers to rival their famous footballing fellas’ efforts on the pitch.
    England players warm up ahead of the World Cup in QatarCredit: PA
    Many of the England Wags earned good degrees and have gone on to build top-class careersCredit: PA
    Here, Yasmin Harisha reveals the wise Wags who really know the score.
    Katie Kane – Wife of Harry Kane
    Degree in Sports Science
    England Captain Harry Kane’s wife Katie is a fitness instructorCredit: PA:Press Association
    Mum Katie has a sports science degree
    ENGLAND Captain Harry’s wife Katie is a fitness instructor, with a sports science degree.
    The pair, both 29, have gone from childhood sweethearts to happily married and living in Chingford, Essex, where they now even have a team of their own – children Ivy, five, Vivienne Jane, four, and one-year-old Louis.
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    They also have two dogs called Brady and Wilson, named after NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson.
    The pair have watched each other grow, and Harry said of Katie: “We went to school together, so she’s seen my whole career.
    “Of course, she’s finding it a little crazy.”
    We’re proud to say she is One Of Our Own.
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    Milly Adams – Fiancée to Ben White
    2:1 degree in Childhood Studies
    IT’S been quite a year for Arsenal defender Ben – in June he proposed to girlfriend Milly, then this month he got the call-up for England’s World Cup squad.
    Milly, from Herts, is now an Instagram model, boasting 14.9k followers, but before that she proved her brain power by graduating in 2019.
    Ben White’s fiancée Milly Adams is an Insta model with 14.9k followers
    Milly has a 2:1 degree in Childhood StudiesCredit: milly_adams/instagram
    The pair, who are both 25, confirmed their relationship in February this year – and since their engagement, it appears they are a really solid team.
    Charlotte Trippier – Wife of Kieran Trippier
    Degree in Interior Design
    AS defender Kieran prepares to play for England in his second World Cup, his wife Charlotte will be cheering him on all the way.
    She and the 32-year-old Newcastle star have been married since 2016, and are parents to Jacob, five, and Esme Rose, two.
    Charlotte Trippier – wife of Kieran has an Interior Design degreeCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2
    As well as being known for her fashionable outfits, Charlotte, 33, is also a member of The Style Sisters, a super-successful home interior business, and she has more than 270k followers on Instagram.
    She started the brand with her sister Gemma, 32, after obtaining her interior design degree.
    The pair call themselves the “Trinny and Susannah” of home makeovers and charge up to £995 per room, which covers a full renovation.
    Fern Maguire – Wife of Harry Maguire 
    First class honours degree in      Science and  Physiotherapy
    THE couple have gone from lovestruck Sheffield teenagers to husband and wife, and are each other’s rock.
    Not only has Fern, 28, been watching from the sidelines supporting 29-year-old Harry on his World Cup mission, but she has also been making sure she qualifies in her own league.
    Harry Maguire’s wife Fern became a physiotherapist after graduating in 2017Credit: Tim Stewart
    Fern regularly posts endorsed snaps on Instagram to her 100k followers – netting her up to £5,000 per postCredit: Tim Stewart
    After graduating in 2017 she became a physiotherapist.
    The pair, who have a three-year-old daughter, Lillie Saint, live in Manchester, where Fern regularly posts endorsed snaps on Instagram to her 100k followers – netting her up to £5,000 per post.
    Megan Pickford – Wife of Jordan Pickford
    2:1 degree in Childhood Studies
    CHILDHOOD sweetheart Megan proved to be a keeper for Jordan, and they tied the knot at a register office in Crewe in June 2020, having had to postpone their lavish Maldives ceremony due to the pandemic.
    The 28-year-old England goalie met Megan when she was 14 and they were at St Robert of Newminster RC secondary school in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
    Jordana Pickford met his wife Megan when they were at school in Washington, Tyne and WearCredit: INSTAGRAM/MEGAN DAVISON
    Megan graduated in 2017 and gave birth to the couple’s son Arlo George in 2019Credit: meganpickford_/instagram
    She graduated in 2017, and gave birth to the couple’s son Arlo George in 2019.
    Megan appears to work on her blogging, with 93.3k Instagram followers and lots of endorsements from luxury brands such as Hermes and Alexander Wang.
    Paige Milian – Fiancée to Raheem Sterling
    Degree in Property Development
    IT’S all about playing forward for Raheem, and not just on the pitch.
    The Chelsea star and his fiancée Paige, 25, who has a degree in property development, snapped up an entire road of houses in 2019 for £1million after setting up their own property firm.
    Raheem Sterling’s fiancee Paige Milian has a degree in property development
    Paige, who is mum to Thiago, five, and Thai-Cruz, three, with 27-year-old Raheem, announced on Instagram that the couple had bought the homes.
    She wrote: “After months of studying property development, I achieved my qualification to become a property developer in 2018.
    “We then started a search of properties to add to our portfolio and was then successful in purchasing six brand new houses.”
    She added: “We plan to add more projects to our portfolio in the future.”
    Paige, who has 103k followers, has also endorsed posts from high-end fashion designers including Jacquemus and Fendi, which could also bring in a nice bit of extra income.
    Top marks to her.
    Lucia Loi – Girlfriend of Marcus Rashford
    First class honours degree in Advertising and Brand Management
    AFTER three years of study at Manchester Metropolitan University, Lucia’s qualification and her top grade led to a job as an account executive at Manchester PR firm Sugar.
    She and Manchester United forward Marcus, 25, started dating when they were at school.
    Marcus Rashford’s childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi has a First class honours degreeCredit: Getty
    Lucia and Marcus started dating when they were at school
    Lucia, 22, was spotted cheering him on from the stands when he played for England against Colombia at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
    And with that degree, she has shown she can be a first-class supporter this year. More

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    Who is Eric Dier’s fiancee Anna Modler and when are they going to get married?

    TOTTENHAM Hotspur defender Eric Dier is enduring a pretty chaotic season under Antonio Conte.However, things are a lot more settled in his private life, with the England defender ready to tie the knot with fiancee Anna Modler.
    Anna Modler shared this post on Instagram, confirming their engagementCredit: @annamodler
    The news comes just two months after the pair were reported to be datingCredit: @annamodler
    Anna previously dated former Arsenal star Alexis SanchezCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    From topping their Champions League group to losing to relegation threatened Nottingham Forest, it’s not been a smooth start to the season for Spurs.
    The World Cup looks to have come at the right time for Dier, and fiancee Anna Modler will no doubt be cheering him on from the stands.
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    Who is Eric Dier’s fiancee Anna Modler?
    Anna Modler, who turned 24 this year, is of South African and Namibian heritage.
    The model, who boasts 110,000 followers on Instagram, previously dated former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, with the pair spending lockdown together in 2020.
    However, things didn’t work out between the two in Italy, and Modler subsequently found love with Dier.
    When are they getting married?
    The 28-year-old popped the question just two months after their relationship was made official.
    Modler confirmed the news on Instagram, posting a picture of her wearing the engagement ring.
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    Back in September, a friend told The Sun that “Eric and Anna are blissfully happy. They have been seeing a lot of each other.
    “Eric has told pals it has been a great few weeks – getting back into the England squad and landing a stunning girl who was previously on the arm of an Arsenal star.
    “He can’t stop scoring on the pitch, and has netted a cracker off of it.
    “Anna is smitten and has told friends Eric could be ‘the one’. They are getting serious, so watch this space.”
    It’s got a lot more serious now, with the pair committing to each other once and for all.
    However, a date is yet to be set for the wedding, with Dier currently playing for England in Qatar.
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    Ivan Toney ‘was NOT left out of England World Cup 2022 squad due to betting rule breaches, according to FA chief’

    GARETH SOUTHGATE was reportedly not told to leave Ivan Toney out of his England World Cup squad by FA chiefs.The Brentford striker could face a huge ban after it was alleged he broke FA betting regulations 232 times between February 2017 and January 2021.
    It was Gareth Southgate’s choice to leave Ivan Toney out of his World Cup squadCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The Brentford striker is facing allegations that he broke FA betting rulesCredit: PA
    SunSport revealed earlier this month that Toney was at the centre of a match-betting probe.
    And the FA statement confirming the misconduct charge was announced on Wednesday – six days after the forward missed out on Southgate’s England World Cup squad.
    He was called-up for the last international break but failed to win his first cap in the Nations League clashes with Italy and Germany.
    Toney has 58 goals in 105 appearances for Brentford including ten in 14 this term, but it was not enough to earn a call-up for Qatar 2022.
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    However, ITV are claiming that FA CEO Mark Bullingham did not tell Three Lions boss Southgate to snub Toney as a result of his gambling charges.
    And they go on to state that he actually insisted that it was solely Southgate’s decision.
    Despite his disappointment, Toney seemed in the mood to party as he attended Rolando Aarons’ birthday bash earlier this week.
    Aarons, who turned 27 on Wednesday, posted images from his bash on Instagram.
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    And one of the pictures shows Toney all smiles in a blue shirt, jeans and trainers.
    Aarons opted for a white silk shirt and pale trousers while they were joined by Maidstone United striker James Alabi.
    He spent nine years on the books at Newcastle from 2012 to 2021 – and was therefore a team-mate of Toney’s for three years between 2015 and 2018. More

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    Man Utd star Antony celebrates Brazil World Cup 2022 call-up by splashing out £337,000 on stunning Lamborghini Aventador

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Anthony has celebrated his call-up to the Brazil squad by splashing out on a new Lamborghini. The Samba Boys’ World Cup gets underway in exactly a week with many tipping them to be the favourites for the tournament.
    Antony appeared to have new car delivered to his front doorCredit: Instagram
    Antony appeared in good spirits after purchasing some new wheelsCredit: Instagram
    Antony is set to star in his first World Cup and has found a lavish way to mark his career milestone.
    The winger can be seen on Instagram enjoying his amazing new Lamborghini Aventador, which are valued at £337,000.
    Antony is pictured standing in front of the motor with the car salesman, with the car’s grey paint job glimmering under the garage lights.
    Pictures suggest the 22-year-old had the vehicle delivered to his house, with the lambo transported from inside a huge van.
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    He can also be seen having his first drive in the car, briefly reversing on video.
    Antony signed for Man United for £85.5m at the end of August and has proven a hit with fans so far.
    After finding the net in his first few appearances, he has missed the last few games with injury.
    Antony’s new car is not the only treat he has gifted himself these last few days. The Brazilian showed off a range of new tattoos last week.
    Antony has enjoyed a good start to life at Manchester UnitedCredit: Instagram
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    But he will be hoping to be fit and feature prominently for Brazil who are aiming to win their first World Cup since 2002.
    The five-time Jules Rimet winners will look to end the European stranglehold on the competition with Italy, Spain, Germany and France the last four winners.
    Brazil begin their tournament by playing Serbia.
    Their potentially tricky group will then see them come across Switzerland and then Cameroon. More

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    Who is PSG star Neymar’s ex-girlfriend Bruna Biancardi? Is she the mother of his son and why did they break up?

    PSG ace Neymar is set to play at this year’s winter World Cup but he won’t have ex-girlfriend Bruna Biancardi supporting him.The Brazil ace will captain his side in Qatar as he looks to navigate the five-time winners through group G.
    Bruna Biancardi recently announced her split from NeymarCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    Neymar will represent Brazil at this year’s World CupCredit: AFP
    However, the 30-year-old won’t have Biancardi by his side during the tournament.
    Here is all you need to know on Neymar’s former partner, and why it didn’t work out.
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    Who is Bruna Biancardi
    Biancardi is a social media influencer and model, who boasts 1.8million followers on Instagram.
    The 27-year-old from Sao Paulo also owns her own clothing brand.
    The pair are thought to have started dating in 2021, but kept their relationship quiet for months.
    The couple eventually became official in January 2022, letting fans know that they were engaged on Instagram.
    Bruna Biancardi on holiday with NeymarCredit: Splash
    Why did they break up?
    Later rumours regarding their split started after Neymar stopped wearing his engagement ring in public.
    After taking a break from social media, Biancardi confirmed her split from the ex-Barcelona star, addressing various reports that Neymar had cheated.
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    She was quick to dismiss these claims, writing on her social media:
    “Don’t believe everything that happens out there. I am very fond of him [Neymar] and his whole family. Please stop involving my name. Thank you.”
    Is she the mother of his son?
    Neymar also has an 11-year-old son, named Davi Lucca.
    The PSG star had his first child with former girlfriend Carolina Dantas at the age of just 19.
    Neymar and his son Davi LuccaCredit: AFP or licensors
    Dantas, who was one year younger at the time, has since remarried but is thought to have a harmonious relationship with Neymar.
    The pair were even seen hugging on a boat in Ibiza last summer, when relaxing on holiday with their friends and family. More

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    ‘This means so much to me’ – ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt named on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list

    ALICA SCHMIDT has been named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.The “World’s sexiest athlete” has grown her profile through her on-track activities and her presence as an influencer online.
    Alica Schmidt poses on her InstagramCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
    Alica has 3.3million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
    Alicia regularly shares her holiday snaps on her accountCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
    She competed for Germany at last summer’s European ChampionshipsCredit: Reuters
    The German also has a side gig of modellingCredit: EPA
    Reacting to the news on her Instagram story, she said: “This means so much to me.”
    The 24-year-old was celebrated in Forbes’ list as she tunes up her training regime ahead of the new season of Athletics.
    Forbes’ annual list highlights the entrepreneurial success of a person under the age 30.
    The company insist: “The 30 Under 30 offers an annual opportunity to embrace the optimism, inventiveness and boldness of youth.”
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    The German runner was declared the “World’s sexiest athlete” back in 2017 by Australian magazine Busted Coverage.
    However, in an exclusive interview with SunSport Alica revealed she was not a fan of the tag.
    She said: “This title doesn’t mean anything to me.
    “It’s based on a subjective opinion of someone else judging the appearance of a person. I like to think that beauty comes from the inside!”
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    Alica has a following of 3.3million on Instagram, where she regularly models for fashion brands and posts training updates among other content.
    Following the summer’s European Athletic Championships she also shared snaps of her holidays abroad, which included Thailand and an appearance at Milan Fashion Week.
    Alica is not a fan of her tag as the ‘World’s sexiest athlete’Credit: Instagram @alicasmd
    She says the tag takes away from her main professionCredit: Getty
    But Alica does enjoy some of the perks which come alongside the tagCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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    Pop sensation Dua Lipa denies claims she is performing at World Cup 2022 and slams Qatar’s human rights record

    POPSTAR Dua Lipa has confirmed she will not be performing at the World Cup.The 27-year-old took to Instagram to address speculation that she would be singing at the opening ceremony.
    Dua Lipa has confirmed she will not be performing at the World Cup opening ceremonyCredit: The Mega Agency
    Dua took to Instagram to dismiss claims she would be performing in QatarCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dualipa/
    Dua told her 87million followers that she will not be heading to the tournament, and has never been involved in any negotiations to perform there.
    The Levitating singer also slammed Qatar for its human rights record.
    The World Cup hosts have been scrutinised for their treatment of foreign workers and restrictive social laws.
    Dua added she will only visit Qatar “when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made” after being awarded the tournament in 2010.
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    She wrote: “There is currently a lot of speculation that I will be performing at the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Qatar.
    “I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform.
    “I will be cheering England on from afar and I look forward to visiting Qatar when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup.
    “One love, Dua x.”
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    Qatar has denied claims that workers have been exploited.
    South Korean star Jung Kook, part of the band BTS, is currently the only act confirmed for the opening ceremony.
    The likes of Calvin Harris, Sean Paul and Diplo are all set to perform at the Fifa Fan festival, which will take place throughout the course of the tournament.
    Elsewhere, comedian Joe Lycett has said he will shred £10,000 cash if David Beckham does not pull out of a deal to be an ambassador for the World Cup.
    It’s claimed Beckham will earn up £10million for doing so.
    Lycett also vowed to donate £10,000 to charities supporting gay people in football if Beckham cancelled his deal.
    David Beckham will be an ambassador at the Qatar World CupCredit: Getty
    Comedian Joe Lycett has vowed to shred £10,000 if Beckham doesn’t pull out of the dealCredit: PA More

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    Molly-Mae Hague breaks down in tears as boyfriend Tommy pays tribute to her and baby at boxing match

    MOLLY-MAE Hague broke down in tears as her boyfriend Tommy Fury paid tribute to her and their baby at his recent boxing match.The mum-to-be, 23, recently flew to Dubai to support her beau to support him during his fight on Floyd Mayweather’s undercard this weekend.
    Molly-Mae Hague breaks down in tears as boyfriend Tommy pays tribute to her and baby at boxing matchCredit: instagram
    Molly’s brand Filter was visible on Tommy’s shorts at the matchCredit: Instagram
    Tommy, also 23, was one of the warm-up acts before the big headline fight in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.
    The Love Island star, who was supposed to take on Paul Bamba, went up against Rolly Lambert when Paul had to opt out because Tommy weighed in heavier than him.
    Proud girlfriend Molly, who is expecting her first child with the boxer, shared her support on Instagram with a selection of snaps.
    In one picture, the reality favourite shared a snap of Tommy’s shorts, which had her fan tan brand Filter’s logo printed onto them.
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    Molly captioned the post: “Double cry.”
    In the previous post, the PLT creative director posted a picture of the same shorts, which had “baby girl” embedded onto the waist band.
    The star placed a crying face emoji on the post.
    On Saturday the love birds – who met on Love Island in 2019 – reunited after Molly flew to Dubai.
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    Molly shared a video of her reunion with her boyfriend as they cuddled in the airport.
    She previously posted her journey to the reunion sharing: “Coming for you @tommyfury.”
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    The couple are soon going to become parents after their shock pregnancy announcement in September.
    Sharing a sweet video with Instagram fans showing off Molly-Mae’s bump, she said: “I can’t wait for the adventures that we haven’t even dreamed of yet”.
    Molly and Tommy have been together since 2019Credit: Getty
    Tommy took to the ring in Dubai over the weekendCredit: Instagram
    Molly shared a snap of Tommy’s shorts – which referred to their daughter – on her Instagram storyCredit: Instagram More