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    ‘She gets annoyed’ – Man Utd star Casemiro’s wife Anna is sick of his football obsession but he says it’s key to success

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Casemiro reveals he is so obsessed with football that it winds up his wife.The Brazilian ball-winning midfielder, 30, signed from Real Madrid for a whopping £70million in the summer window.
    The Manchester United midfielder revealed he can watch games back up to FOUR times to analyse his performanceCredit: Rex
    The 33-year-old make-up artist is fed up with Casemiro watching football, he says
    The former Real Madrid player and wife Anna met in 2011 while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo
    The Brazilian owns her own business and has an interest in fashion
    The Red Devils new man admits he watches games back THREE OR FOUR times as he analyses his performances.
    The five-time Champions League winner told Man Utd’s official site how he pours over the stats and footage after the game.
    He said: “I look at [post-match stats] a lot and I enjoy it.
    “I think I watch through my games three or four times over. Yes, it’s the way you learn and develop by correcting errors. I think it’s key to continue evolving in football.
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    “I watch a lot of football. I love it. My wife gets a bit annoyed, as there is only football on at home!
    “Football is my passion, it’s my soul and I believe that’s been the key to my success. I love football. I love watching football.”
    Wife Anna Mariana – who he has been married to for eight years – is also a seriously hard-worker.
    The 33-year-old Brazilian has enjoyed success in different fields from make-up to modelling, all while helping to raise two young children.
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    Anna met Casemiro while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo, with reports suggesting the pair began dating in 2011.
    They married three years later on July 28, 2014, in front of their friends, family members and several of Casemiro’s team-mates.
    Prior to getting married Anna graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
    She has since worked as a make-up artist and has launched her own business.
    Anna also has a big interest in fashion and works as a model on Instagram – when she is not busy being a mum.
    The couple have two children together – daughter Sara, six, and young son Caio, who turns one later this year.
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    Anna is also believed to have a net worth of £423,000 according to Wfoot, but that is dwarfed by her husband’s annual salary of £8.9million.
    And the Brazilian has doubled his earnings since completing a move to United where he receives a weekly wage of £300,000. More

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    Max Verstappen’s stunning girlfriend Kelly Piquet strips naked for sexy photo shoot after Red Bull star’s F1 triumph

    MAX VERSTAPPEN’S stunning girlfriend Kelly Piquet got daring as she starred in a naked photoshoot. Kelly, the daughter of former Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet Sr, has been dating Verstappen since 2020.

    Kelly Piquet alongside boyfriend Max VerstappenCredit: Rex
    Kelly donned a trendy look for Milan fashion weekCredit: Getty
    And after securing his second successive title, Kelly posed in a daring photoshoot on her Instagram.
    The photo was complete with a forest back drop and a heavy black-and-white filter.
    Loved up duo Kelly and Verstappen posted a photo of her kissing the Dutchman on the cheek after he completed his title victory around Suzuka, Japan.
    However, the 33-year-old used to date former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.
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    The pair even had a child, Penelope, in 2019.
    Kelly’s father won three F1 titles with three different teams in 1981, 1983 and 1987.
    Consequently, he is regarded as one of the best racers to have graced the sport.
    However, he has been cast out of F1 after being embroiled in a racism storm where used a racial slur in reference to Lewis Hamilton following the Silverstone Grand Prix in 2021.
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    When the news emerged, Piquet was given a life-long from the F1 paddock after issuing a public apology in which he claimed his words were mistranslated.
    However, Verstappen criticised the decision to ban him and said he did not believe Piquet Sr was a racist.
    Kelly congratulates Verstappen after clinching his second world titleCredit: Getty
    She also dated Daniil Kvyat beforeCredit: Getty More

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    Inside Chloe Shearer’s Barbados holiday as England legend’s daughter stuns in bikini on 30th birthday with sister Hollie

    CHLOE SHEARER wowed her social media following with some more 30th birthday pictures as she said farewell to her Barbados holiday.She is on a celebratory break with her dad and Newcastle legend Alan, as well as her sister Hollie, 27.
    Chloe celebrated her 30th birthday with her familyCredit: Instagram
    Barbados was the location chosen to celebrate the 30th bashCredit: Instagram
    Chloe has more than 16,000 followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram
    The Barbados setting was an incredibly picturesque place for her to turn 30Credit: Instagram
    She even embarked on a bit of snorkelingCredit: Instagram
    And she looked to be in very high spirits throughout the holiday as she celebrated turning 30.
    Alongside the most recent pics, she added the caption: “Barbs…you were pretty special 💛 #30.”
    Last week, Chloe had a big smile on her face in a photo she shared on Instagram, alongside the caption: “Life begins at 30.”
    She also posted a short video wiggling her bum, which was filmed in slow-motion from close range.
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    The close up showed a ’30’ on her bikini bottoms to commemorate her birthday, courtesy of clothing brand True Blue.
    Chloe received several other birthday messages while other comments praised her beauty.
    Meanwhile, Hollie has also been treating her followers to some holiday pics.
    The singer-songwriter posed on a boat in a tiny bikini.
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    That came days after she sent fans wild with a shot of her leaning over a bar in red bikini.
    Chloe and Hollie bear a striking resemblance to one another.
    And you can also see the features of their father Alan – who is the Premier League’s record scorer with 260 goals.
    Chloe shared pictures of the glorious blue oceanCredit: Instagram
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    David Beckham shares incredible throwback snap of unrecognisable Man Utd star as a kid long before his Old Trafford days

    DAVID BECKHAM’S locks have chopped and changed over the years – but he’s always been able to spot an hair-apparent.The England legend has posted a throwback snap of a curly-haired kid whose own career has since weaved magic.
    The focus says it all, as this youngster was rewarded for his commitment with a brilliant career that David Beckham envies
    Beckham was with United from 1992-2003 before playing for Real Madrid, AC Milan, PSG and LA Galaxy, plus earning 115 England capsCredit: Getty
    Even then the lad had a look of quiet belief that’s been the hallmark of his days at Manchester United and beyond.
    Fans might be surprised at how willowy the star appeared to be.
    But he had a hunger that seemed to burn deep in his eyes.
    Like Becks, he’s now something of a fashion figure.
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    And he too has varied his hairstyle but never his dedication.
    Some supporters will recognise that focus on his face.
    He’s also one of the few players that 115-cap midfielder Beckham looked up to on the pitch.
    But now back at Old Trafford, he could get a parting – after a fringe role this season.
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    But Becks uncovered the photo on Instagram to help salute the striker’s latest astonishing milestone.
    And although the schoolboy snap might have been a mystery for some, his record shows there’s no puzzle over why he’s regarded as a GOAT.
    Ex-Sporting Lisbon starlet Cristiano Ronaldo (yes, it’s him) has been mainly a sub under Erik ten Hag.
    But the Portugal hero, 37, came off the bench on Sunday to hit his 700th club goal.
    That helped the Red Devils sink Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park and go fifth.
    And perhaps Becks’ old pic of Ron on Instagram was another hint the Inter Miami owner wants to take him into the MLS.
    Beckham left Old Trafford in 2003 just as Ronaldo arrived for his first spell – but two decades later they could be united.
    Ex-Real Madrid and Juventus frontman Cristiano Ronaldo made it 700 club goals with Man Utd’s second strike at EvertonCredit: Instagram More

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    ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt leaves fans speechless as she emerges from pool in tiny blue bikini

    ALICA SCHMIDT set pulses racing with a stunning photo as she emerged from a swimming pool. Dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, Schmidt has recently returned from holiday.
    Alicia Schmidt looked sensational in her tiny blue bikiniCredit: Instagram
    The German stunner recently began her training ahead of the new seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
    The German athlete, 23, shared a video to her Instagram as she emerged from the ocean while sharing memories from her summer.
    In the clip you see her walking out of the water in a tiny blue bikini – and it left some of her 3.2million followers in awe.
    One fan commented: “Beautiful Alica.
    A second said: “omg woooow.”
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    Another said: “Awesome.”
    Other users replied with heart emojis and heart eye emojis.
    Following her holiday to Thailand, Schmidt shared snaps of herself in the gym as she ramps up her training regime ahead of the new athletic’s season.
    Schmidt also revealed some details behind her training plan.
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    She revealed she would be taking things slowly at first to avoid COLLAPSING.
    During the recent European Athletic’s Championship in the summer she starred for Germany, but she could only muster a semi-final appearance in her individual event and a fifth-place finish in the 4x400metre relay final.
    Schmidt and her team-mates could only muster a fifth-place finish at the European ChampionshipsCredit: Getty
    She previously stunned fans with a photoshoot during her breakCredit: Instagram @Aliciasmd
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    Amir Khan meets Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish & Man City squad at training weeks after Fergie encounter at Old Trafford

    AMIR KHAN is continuing to mingle with the sporting elite after retiring from the ring.The 35-year-old former unified world champion hung up his gloves after losing to Kell Brook in February.
    Amir Khan got to meet Erling Haaland at Manchester City’s training groundCredit: Instagram @amirkingkhan
    The former boxer also posed with boss Pep GuardiolaCredit: Instagram @amirkingkhan
    Amir Khan pictured posing with midfielder Ilkay GundoganCredit: Instagram @amirkingkhan
    Jack Grealish had a warm welcome for the Bolton boxerCredit: Instagram @amirkingkhan

    Not that the Bolton fighter seems to be missing the boxing world as he is now spending time with a number of iconic names from football instead.
    Khan has posted a number of photos he took while visiting Premier League title holders Manchester City.
    While using the classic fist pose, he was snapped with the likes of boss Pep Guardiola and midfielders Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez.
    He captioned the photos with: “Thank you @mancity for inviting me to your training ground. Had a lovely time meeting manager/players and watching them train.”
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    However, it seemed to be the club’s scoring sensation Erling Haaland that the Bolton Wanderers fan was most delighted to meet.
    He made a separate Instagram post of a video clip that captured the moment he met the Norwegian hotshot.
    Haaland towered over Khan and seemed just as pleased to meet the ex-boxing star.
    It comes just weeks after Khan stunned fans when he “violated” Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford – then posted a bizarre caption from Wikipedia on Instagram sharing the moment.
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    He enjoyed a catch-up with Fergie at the Theatre Of Dreams, in a clip also shared on Instagram.
    The pair were full of smiles as they laughed and appeared to discuss their physiques.
    Fergie endearingly placed a hand on Khan’s shoulder while they spoke.
    But it was Khan’s reaction that shocked fans and left them jokingly claiming he violated the ex-United boss as he proceeded to rub Fergie’s belly – causing it to jiggle.
    Khan was then mocked for his caption on the picture, as it was a direct excerpt from Wikipedia.
    The caption read: “Lovely to meet Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester Old Trafford Stadium. Best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.
    “He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time.”
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    Pep Guardiola’s stunning daughter Maria relaxes in figure-hugging black dress and knee-high boots

    WHILE Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side are blowing everyone away in the Prem, his daughter is doing the same off the pitch.Maria Guardiola, 21, is emerging from the shadow of her football genius father.
    Maria Guardiola stunned fans with a tight black dress in a London hotelCredit: Instagram @mariaguardiola
    Her knee-high boots impressed fashionistas on social mediaCredit: Instagram @mariaguardiola
    Pep’s daughter has over 400k fans on Instagram
    She regularly wows followers with her glamourous lifestyle
    She has over 412,000 followers and regularly wows them with sensational snaps.
    Last week, Maria posted an image on Instagram in an amazing figure-hugging black dress and knee-high boots from a hotel in London.
    Her latest shot was certainly on target with supporters.
    A City fan said: “Beautiful like the father.”
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    One exclaimed: “Marry Haaland so we can get tactical genius baby Haaland.”
    Another added: “Celebrating Man Utd’s demise.”
    Maria was romantically linked with former Tottenham ace Dele Alli last year after the two were spotted sharing a rooftop snog.
    They were later seen leaving a Starbucks together months after his split from model Ruby Mae.
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    Maria has been very vocal about her love of Man City, thanks to father Pep.
    The die-hard City fan has also joined her father on the pitch at the Etihad to celebrate a win – while Erling Haaland is said to be her favourite player.
    The red hot striker has already hit 20 goals this season and has accompanied this with a trio of Premier League hat-tricks.
    The 22-year-old scored a third consecutive home hat-trick in his side’s 6-3 thrashing of local rivals United last weekend, then followed it up a brace against Copenhagen in the Champions League.
    With one more on Saturday against Southampton, Haaland became the first Manchester City player since Billy McAdams in 1957 to score in 10 consecutive games in all competitions. More

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    Lisando Martinez bizarrely calls Man Utd team-mate David de Gea ‘b****’ on Instagram following comeback win at Everton

    LISANDRO MARTINEZ has bizarrely called Manchester United team-mate David de Gea a “b****” on Instagram following the club’s win at Everton. The Red Devils were tested at Goodison Park but came through for a deserved victory.
    Martinez expressed his admiration for De Gea in a fairly strange way on InstagramCredit: Getty
    It was the perfect ending to a difficult week which began with United losing 6-3 in the Manchester Derby.
    Martinez and De Gea were at the centre of Man Utd’s defensive effort as they fended off a late siege on their goal from Everton.
    The defender was clearly in awe of De Gea’s command of his box – but expressed his admiration in a strange way.
    The Spanish keeper shared a pic on Instagram with his opposite number Jordan Pickford.
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    His caption read: “Top resilience and victory for the team.
    “Tough stadium to play but the spirit of the group was shown.”
    In response, Martinez wrote: “Que bueno sos choborra”, which translates as “You’re so good b****”.
    The day had not gotten off to the best start for De Gea, who was beaten by a stunning long-range effort from Alex Iwobi.
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    But the away side grew into the game and Antony made it three goals in three Premier League games as he tucked the equaliser past Pickford.
    And then Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th club career league goal to put Man United in front.
    Erik ten Hag’s side then hung on despite the Toffees beginning a late aerial bombardment on De Gea’s goal.
    The victory comes days after a difficult away win in the Europa League as United look to get the show back on the road following the humiliation at the Etihad.
    They face in-form Newcastle, then Tottenham and then Chelsea in a difficult league run next. More