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      Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off bum in thong bikini as fans praise ‘gorgeous view’

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      MADELENE WRIGHT has wowed fans with a peachy bum picture.The glamorous footballer shared a post on social media to wish her fans a “happy Friday”.Madelene Wright has wowed fans with her new picturesCredit: XShe shared the snaps on social mediaCredit: InstagramMadelene wore a tiny black bikini as she soaked up the sunCredit: InstagramMadelene, 25, has been keeping her followers up to date with her time on holiday during the off-season.Her latest post was shared on Instagram and X as she basked in the sunlight.The Leyton Orient ace posted a picture of herself in a bikini looking out to the sea.Her 325k fans loved the pictures as they flooded the comment section.READ MORE IN SPORTOne pined: “Gorgeous view.”A second commented: “Utterly beautiful.”A third wrote: “A view to a kill.”A fourth posted: “I could look at that view all day.”Most read in FootballA fifth said: “Beautiful stunning, complete goddess.”Another added: “Hot girl.”Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconMadelene has already caught the eye on several occasions this summer, dazzling in a see-through orange dress she posed cheekily in.She also stunned in a floral bikini in another holiday outfit as she soaked up the sun.Meanwhile she also made sure to cheer on the Three Lions at the Euros as she showed off her legs while wearing an England kit.Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her 25th birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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      Watch moment Ryan Reynolds is surprised by Wrexham star live on BBC Radio 1

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      RYAN REYNOLDS was surprised by Wrexham star Paul Mullin while live on radio today.Reynolds was appearing on Greg James’ Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1 alongside his Deadpool and Wolverine co-star Hugh Jackman.Reynolds was able to guess the identity of Mullin straight awayCredit: X @BBCR1He was full of praise for Wrexham’s ownersCredit: APJackman said he was a ‘big fan’ of MullinCredit: BBCThe two were taking part in an “unpopular opinion” segment.Reynolds and Jackman had to guess the identity of celebrity callers by the sound of their voice and their “unpopular opinion”.On the other end of the line was star striker Paul Mullin saying: “Rob McElhenney is the best Wrexham owner.”Reynolds then replied: “I know that voice!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Mullin why aren’t you doing calisthenics right now buddy? Maybe stretch that recently fixed back out a little bit, maybe make good on an investment and a promise that we made.”Jackman then interrupted to say, he was “a big fan” of the 29-year-old, adding that he’d loved to get the striker’s autograph one day.Mullin recently underwent a back operation to solve a long time issue.He will miss Wrexham’s tour of the US and Canada.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe forward may also miss the beginning of the League One season too, with the side being promoted from League Two last season.When asked about what he really thought of owners Reynolds and Rob McElhenney owners, Mullin added: “Both wonderful as owners and more than that just as people. We get to see them as people rather than owners now.Watch bizarre moment Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds and fellow Hollywood star gatecrash live Euro 2024 broadcast “As we’ve seen in the documentary what they’ve done for the community is phenomenal and our success is obviously down to them, and they’re success with the club is down to us which is brilliant and long may it continue.” More

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      Fans ask ‘what have I just watched’ as Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina’s bizarre sauna antics go viral

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      FANS have been left scratching their heads after seeing Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner’s sauna routine.Ronaldo, 39, posted a video to his Instagram page alongside his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez.Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez showed off bizarre sauna anticsCredit: Instagram @georginagioFans were left baffled by the stretching videoCredit: Instagram @georginagioRonaldo and Georgina have been on holiday following the EurosCredit: InstagramIn the video, Georgina’s phone was placed outside of a sauna room.The former sales assistant, 30, was seen stretching up against the wall in the video.She could be seen with her back levelled out with a stretched leg all the way up the wall.The peculiar position showed off Georgina’s curves through the window pane, while Ronaldo could also be seen topless in the background.READ MORE ON CRISTIANO RONALDOThe Al-Nassr ace was also seen stretching in the sauna on the step above while wearing nothing but white pants.While the video may simply be a clip of the couple’s daily routine, it left many fans baffled.Taking to social media, one fan said: “What have I just watched?”A second said: “Most weird video I’ve ever seen.”Most read in FootballA third added: “At this point I don’t even know what this is anymore.”Another said: “Georgina Rodriguez and Ronaldo making insane video together.”Inside the story of how Georgina Rodriguez went from shop assistant to a millionaire with a media empireGeorgina and Ronaldo first met in 2016 and have been dating since 2017.Ronaldo has five children to date, with Georgina being the mother of his fourth child, Alana and youngest daughter Bella.Who are these famous footballers?They have been on holiday with the family since Ronaldo was knocked out of Euro 2024 with Portugal at the quarter-final stages.The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star failed to score a goal during Euro 2024 as he only managed two penalty kicks during a shootout against Slovenia and France.Inside the glamorous world of Georgina Rodriguez…Georgina lives a life to be enviedCredit: InstagramThe stunning partner of Cristiano Ronaldo offers insights into her world using her social channelsCredit: instagram @georginagioShe has over 50 million followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPAGeorgina now resides in Saudi Arabia follower her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagramGeorgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagioBoats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to CaptionShe travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina RodríguezThe Argentine beauty is a regularly at the Venice film festival where she can be seen turning headsCredit: GettyGeorgina is loved by fashion magazines for her sense of styleCredit: AlamyShe models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/InstagramRodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: InstagramGeorgina’s love of travel is something she regularly shares on her social channels, including this trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram, @georginagio More

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      Meet Brit boxing’s best social media star who coached in the Maldives and has Snoop Dogg and Sugar Ray Leonard as fans

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      DAN MORLEY – British boxing’s best social media star – is back with a bang.The 28-year-old Epsom welterweight clocked up a modest 8-0 record on the small-hall circuit between 2018 and 2022, to little fanfare.Dan Morley launched his comeback with a perfect liver shot knockoutCredit: RexMorley is now hoping to get a British title shotCredit: Boxing TunesThe 28-year-old coached out in the MaldivesCredit: Instagram @danmorleyboxingHe coached Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown during his time thereCredit: Instagram @danmorley97And a disillusionment with the frustrating sport, combined with the covid pandemic that crippled it, put him on the sidelines for two years and bedridden at mum’s house.In that time though, the self-taught video whizz started creating brilliant boxing clips and biographies on some of history’s greatest boxers.This has earned follows and friendships from superstars from Sugar Ray Leonard, to Carl Froch and even Jackass legend Johnny Knoxville and music legend Snoop Dogg.Morley’s TikTok and Instagram accounts grew to over 500,000 followers and he was invited to teach the sport he loves in paradise hotels in Switzerland and the MaldivesRead more BoxingAnd on July 6 the newly empowered puncher won his comeback with a beautiful body shot in the opening round and he already has another September date secured as promoters who previously overlooked him now chase his signature.The entrepreneur sat down with SunSport to explain his rapid rise from the obscurity of his barber’s chair to his mum’s spare sickbed to a couple of star-studded profiles.“I started during Covid when my barber told me to start a TikTok account,” he told SunSport.“I couldn’t be a**ed with it at first but then I started doing a few about myself and my training but that stuff doesn’t stand out and nothing happened.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMorley also spent time coaching and training in SwitzerlandCredit: Instagram @danmorley97Morley is ready to cause a ripple in the boxing world after conquering social mediaCredit: Boxing TunesEpsom welterweight Dan Morley is a TikTok and Instagram whizzCredit: Rex“But then I caught Covid and was in bed at my mum’s and I asked her if she thought people would be interested in the Cuban style of boxing.“She said ‘probably not’ but I did it anyway and it got about 250,000 views and then the TikTok grew.Brit boxer Dan Morley delivers stunning liver shot KOBoxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is one of Morley’s social media followersCredit: GettyMusic legend Snoop Dogg is also a big Morley fanCredit: Reuters“Since then a few crazy things have happened, like a friendship with Johnny Knoxville, which is mad, Sugar Ray Leonard follows the account and Carl Froch has sent me messages. It’s amazing and a big confidence booster.“When I was first boxing these big names weren’t paying attention and now they are, for my boxing knowledge.”Too many boxing promoters and broadcasters flogged themselves to the social-media-influencer world at the start of the digital craze and we have seen some thoroughly dismal acts and ‘fights’.Thankfully the sport now seems to be pulling away from the fame-desperate circus act it helped kickstart around 2018 when Watford showman KSI danced with American entertainer Logan Paul in Manchester.But it means a bonafide throwback fighter and boxing fan like Morley has been cautious about using the platforms to boost his well-deserved popularity.Morley’s mum told him nobody would watch his Cuban boxing clip – then 250,000 didCredit: RexHe explained: “I was cautious because it is not my nature to sell-out or make a spectacle of myself.“I had a plan to build my following but I had to do it in the right way, which would benefit me but also help people.“I am not very good on phones, my friends get the hump when I take two days to reply to a message.“I am no good at technology but I taught myself all that and learned how to edit up to four good videos a day.“I had to learn how to clip things probably, merge things together but also learn how to not rip anybody else’s footage off.“In my 18 months out I did over 2,000 posts so I put the work in and have hopefully deserved the following.”Morley teaches boxing in stunning spots in Switzerland and Maldives but can’t switch offCredit: RexMorley’s accounts are must-follow content for fellow boxing nerds, sports fans and even history buffs.And he hopes that the modern tools at his disposal help him teach Generation Z about the incredible and criminally underrated men who paved the way for glitz-and-glamour version of the sport we see today.“I have read every book I can find and I am a proper nerd about it,” he laughed.“I want people to know that Harry Greb lost ONCE in 100 fights and went 45-0 in one year – all while being BLIND in one eye.“Some of these feats are so amazing.“Henry Armstrong won 59 of 61 fights in three years – through SEVEN weight divisions.“People rave about Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson – and rightly so because they are amazing fighters – but it wrongly feels like people think they are the only boxers who ever walked the earth.”I was cautious because it is not my nature to sell-out or make a spectacle of myself.Dan MorleyMorley now has a following that some British world champions would be proud of – or even have their PR people pay for.The pugilism media pioneer has a podcast and book ideas and has been wisely used by Wasserman to present some of their Channel 5 shows.So why on earth is he back in the back in the gym, punishing and starving himself, sparring hundreds of unpaid rounds and risking his life?“I love boxing,” he said. “I took a break from it and that told me how much I love it.“I have goals that I want to achieve, the social media stuff is all-well-and-good but I have not fulfilled my potential.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I built my social media in a way that allows me to do it as a passion, it doesn’t feel like a cringey way of doing things.“I have the followers that I needed and now I love it.”MORLEY AND THE MALDIVESBy Kealan HughesBRIT boxer brushed shoulders with ex-England rugby stars Jason Robinson and Ben Cohen, as well as fitness guru Joe Wicks.Morley even trained members of the Qatar royal family and a then 15-year-old Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things fame on the Maldives island of Huvafen Fushi where he stayed in hotel rooms costing £60,000 a night.Time away from the spotlight gave Morley a much-needed break both physically and mentally and he got his love back for boxing, sharing his knowledge first-hand and online.He quickly began to build his fanbase and now boasts 400,000 fans across his social media platforms, including Snoop Dogg, Sugar Ray Leonard and Johnny Knoxville, who recently appeared on his podcast. 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      Ten most influential Euro 2024 pundits revealed as Rooney earns nearly £10,000 per POST and Laura Woods beats Alex Scott

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      EURO 2024 ended in heartbreak for England – but some pundits secured huge social media wins.Both the BBC and ITV sent crews out to Germany to cover every kick of the action.Wayne Rooney has the potential to earn the most from InstagramCredit: GettyFrank Lampard could make over £5,000 per postCredit: GettyITV host Laura Woods has a high engagement rate from her followersCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP)Alex Scott makes the top tenCredit: GettyMany star-studded names took to the studio or commentary box from World Cup winners to Premier League champions.But along with their cheques from the BBC and ITV, several have made huge sums of money via their social media accounts.Experts at SlotsUp.com have crunched the numbers to reveal the most influential pundits and how much money each can make from a sponsored Instagram post.Wayne Rooney comes out on top thanks to his huge 16.3 million following, with brainiacs believing he can pocket close to £10,000 from an upload.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCesc Fabregas is in second and is also way ahead of the rest as he could receive just above £9,000 from each post or £3,623 per story.There’s a dip in figures to third but Roy Keane, with his top 19.75 per cent engagement rate, can earn £5,277 per post and £9,530 per reel.Frank Lampard pips Rio Ferdinand as the former England team-mates complete the top five.Micah Richards is next on the list as he could bank a whopping £3,702 with each upload on Instagram.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLaura Woods is in seventh, with her potential earnings rated at £2,836.The presenter has 764,000 fans, which is the second lowest amount of followers compared to the rest of the top ten.Laura Woods’ stuns in bold outfit as ITV host wears low cut blazer for Euro 2024 finalHowever, her engagement level is impressive at a strong four per cent.Alex Scott ranks below Woods and the ex-Lionesses star is supposedly not maximising her earnings because she still has a “creator” account and not a “business” one.Ally McCoist and Joe Hart complete the top ten list of influential pundits.BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:BBC presenters:Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark ChapmanITV presenters:Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods BBC pundits:Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFaddenITV pundits:Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina UnkelBBC commentators:Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan PearceITV commentators:Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe SpeightBBC co-commentators:Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFaddenITV co-commentators:Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend More

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      England star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk leaves little to imagination in busty outfits

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S gorgeous partner Laura Celia Valk left fans in awe with her latest post.Laura, 25, is believed to have been dating Real Madrid and England star Bellingham, 21, since April.Laura Celia Valk stunned in a red dressCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavLaura was seen in a beautiful retreatCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavShe then switched into an elegant red dressCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavLaura was also seen wearing an eye-catching white dressCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavLaura works as a modelCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavShe is believed to have been dating Jude Bellingham since AprilCredit: GettyThe pair have kept their romance low-key as they focus on their respective careers, but are said to be “smitten” with one another.However, Dutch model Laura has certainly not been shy in promoting her modelling.She was seen throughout the Euros and before wearing a number of jaw-dropping outfits. And her latest set proved to be no different.READ MORE ON JUDE BELLINGHAMTaking to Instagram, Laura was seen in stunning red and white outfits.Firstly, she was seen in a short red dress before switching into an elegant longer look.The video then rounded off with her in an eye-catching white dress.Reacting to the post, one fan said: “Red is your colour.”Most read in FootballLaura often stuns in gorgeous outfitsCredit: InstagramShe also runs her own consultancy agencyCredit: InstagramA second said: “Bellssima.”A third added: “Beautiful.”Meet Jude Bellingham’s glam new WagAnother said: “Breathtaking.”Laura has 534,000 followers on Instagram alone.Meet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon BoonLAURA CELIA VALK is the stunning Dutch fashion model who has stolen Jude Bellingham’s heart.The Sun exclusively revealed that she’s been staying at his place in Madrid and is completely smitten with him.Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!Find out more about Laura.Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news.She also founded Bobby Rose Agency, a content and consultancy agency that focuses on growing companies.Bellingham risked getting on Laura’s bad side when he helped England beat the Netherlands in the semi-final of Euro 2024.Inside Laura Celia Valk’s glamorous life as a model and influencer…Laura has more than 500k followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe is a Dutch influencerCredit: InstagramShe also owns her own social media consultancy agencyCredit: InstagramLaura regularly wows in her picturesCredit: Instagram More

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      Enzo Fernandez breaks silence after being slammed by Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana for ‘uninhibited racism’

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      ENZO Fernandez has broken his silence after being slammed by team-mate Wesley Fofana for “uninhibited racism”.Chelsea launched a probe after Fernandez posted a video on Instagram of himself and his Argentina team-mates chanting a sick discriminatory song.Enzo Fernandez has taken to Instagram to issue an apologyCredit: InstagramFrenchman Wesley Fofana called out his Chelsea team-mate after a clip circulated on XCredit: GettyBut the Argentina midfielder has now taken to the same social media platform to issue an apology.He wrote: “I want to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations.”The song includes highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words.”I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations.Read more Sports News”That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am truly sorry.”The World Cup winners beat Colombia 1-0 in Miami on Sunday to lift their second successive Copa America trophy.And footage emerged showing celebrating Argentina players singing a racist song on their team bus about the France team following their victory at the Hard Rock Stadium.The vile chant dates back to the 2022 World Cup when Argentina beat France in the final on penalties.Most read in FootballAppearing on live TV some fans from the South American country sang that France’s players were “all from Angola”.And they also targeted Kylian Mbappe with a transphobic chant amid reports surrounding his dating life.Fans sneak into Copa America final through air vents as Argentina stars forced to leave dressing room to help families In the latest video, Chelsea star Fernandez and team-mates could clearly be heard singing the part about Angola.Fofana, 23, who is French and the son of an Ivorian father, took to X to express his frustration with the viral clip as he wrote: “Football in 2024: uninhibited racism”.French FA chiefs are threatening legal action against Argentina over the incident.The FFF condemned the chant and added: “Faced with the seriousness of these shocking remarks.Argentina have been hit by a racism storm after singing a vile chantChelsea star Enzo recorded team-mates singing the sick song on Instagram Live”Contrary to the values of sport and human rights, the president of the FFF decided to directly challenge his Argentine counterpart.”And Fifa to file a legal complaint for insulting remarks of a racial and discriminatory nature.”Chelsea themselves are yet to release a statement.Fernandez filmed the footage on his phone via Instagram live with the midfielder showing celebrations on the team bus.But seconds after the vile chant began he switched the recording off.Football in 2024: uninhibited racism.Wesley FofanaChelsea have a number of French players, such as Christopher Nkunku, Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile and Lesley Ugochukwu.Several have reportedly unfollowed Fernandez on Instagram.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Argentina squad contains multiple players from the Premier League, including Lisandro Martinez and Alejando Garnacho of Manchester United, Man City’s Julian Alvarez, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso and Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez.It’s unclear if any of them were involved in the chanting. More

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      Who is Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend? Meet TikTok star Alex Padilla

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      TEENAGE football sensation Lamine Yamal made his relationship with Alex Padilla public when they posed for pictures together after the Euro 2024 final.Here’s all we know about the TikTok star who has won the Spain international’s heart.Lamine Yamal poses for a photo with his girlfriend Alex Padilla after Spain’s Euro 2024 final winCredit: GettyLamine Yamal at the UEFA Euro 2024 final between Spain and EnglandCredit: Action Press/REX/ShutterstockWho is Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend?Lamine Yamal has revealed he is dating TikTok star Alex Padilla.She’s got over three quarters of a million followers on the social network site.Padilla’s age is not yet known.Alex was spotted after Spain’s historic 2-1 win over England in the Euro 2024 final, when the pair cosied up together.read more on spanish footballLamine posed for photos with the TikTok star as he celebrated with his Young Player of the Tournament award.Alex reportedly attended a number of Spain’s games. during the tournament, fuelling rumours the pair were dating.What does Alex Padilla do for a living?Alex is a student and lives in Barcelona.She’s also an influencer, with a large number of followers on different sites.Most read in Euro 2024Her TikTok follower count more than doubled from around 300,000 before to over 750,000 after the Euro 2024 tournament ended.She had an impressive 20,000 followers on Instagram, but deactivated her account after speculation about the couple’s relationship increased.When did Lamine Yamal and Alex Padilla become official?It wasn’t until the final of the Euro 2024 tournament that the couple went public – however fans had their suspicions before that.Lamine Yamal accidentally shows world his naked Spain team-mates in live social media blunder after England win Alex is one of only two people Lamine follows on TikTok.She’s also been spotted in the crowd alongside his family during Spain’s matches.Lamine’s dad Mounir Nasraoui, was also seen celebrating after the victory over England.Spain’s Euros triumph marks Lamine’s second major honour after winning the LaLiga title with Barcelona in 2023.The star, who turned 17 a day before the Euros final, has played 51 games for the Barça first team, scoring seven goals and providing 10 assists.Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal during the match between FC Barcelona and Granada FC in February 2024Credit: GettyLamine Yamal at the reception for the EURO 2024 winning team SpainCredit: GettyInside the baffling, brilliant story of Lamine Yamal – from being bathed by Messi to doing homework while taking Euros by stormLAMINE YAMAL has confirmed his status as football’s next superstar at Euro 2024 – but has only been playing 11-a-side games for four years, write Jack Rosser.Spain’s incredible 16-year-old bent home the goal of the tournament so far against France as La Roja sealed the spot in the final.But his first five years in Barcelona’s academy were spent playing seven-a-side football, up until the age of 12 in 2020 when he finally got a crack at 11-a-side games.Yamal’s story is baffling, brilliant and barely believable in equal measure.He is a boy born to a Moroccan father and a mother from Equatorial Guinea, who turned 17 the day before the Euros final, and was cradled by footballing royalty at just six months old.Staggering pictures of Yamal as a baby being held and bathed by Messi, taken for a Barcelona charity calendar 16 years ago, resurfaced this week.He did not restrict his brushes with greatness to Barcelona either, with footage of Yamal as an academy player walking as a mascot with Spain and Real Madrid icon Sergio Ramos at an El Clasico in 2016.There is a touch of fate about this gem, Spain’s “little MVP”, as team-mate Nico Williams has dubbed him.Yamal has been doing homework in his spare time and received exam results during the tournament. He passed, obviously.Now he’s the youngest ever goalscorer at the Euros, also becoming the youngest player to ever start a major semi-final – claiming that title from Pele.But it’s Yamal’s humble approach on and off the pitch that most impresses everyone he meets.And France star Adrien Rabiot probably felt quite embarrassed as he boarded his plane back home from Germany.He had tried to intimidate Yamal ahead of their semi-final clash – telling Yamal he “needs to do more.”Was this good enough, then? Yamal responded with a goal for the ages and a man of the match performance.A season which started with a pre-season game against Tottenham where Yamal excelled but was overshadowed by Oliver Skipp scoring a brace will end on the biggest stage European football has to offer on Sunday.From being outshone by Skipp to eclipsing Pele’s records is not a bad year’s work – just imagine what he will do when he grows up.Read all about the incredible rise of Lamine Yamal in full… More