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    Joe Cole has ‘look of terror on his face’ after Chelsea legend picks out team in Champions League group stage draw

    FANS have been left in hysterics by the “look of terror” on Joe Cole’s face during the Champions League draw.The former Chelsea and West Ham star was pulling the balls out the pots as clubs discovered who they would be facing in the tournament’s group stages.
    Joe Cole was on duty at the Champions League drawCredit: TNT Sports
    But had a look of ‘terror’ at one team nameCredit: TNT Sports
    Instead of saying FC Crvena Zvezda, Cole went for Red Star BelgradeCredit: AP
    Cole, 41, was doing a professional job as he read out the team names, however he had a panic as he got to one in particular.
    As Cole removed Crvena Zvezda, he decided to call the team Red Star Belgrade.
    To which presenter Pedro Pinto joked that the former England international was “playing it safe” with his choice of phrasing.
    The Serbian club is referred to as Red Star Belgrade in English-speaking countries whereas in its homeland is called Crvena Zvezda.
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    Fans could not help but have a joke at Cole’s panic as they took to social media.
    One tweeted: “Joe Cole didn’t even attempt to pronounce Crvena zvezda.”
    A second commented: “The utter terror on Joe Cole’s face when he got Red Star Belgrade.”
    A third wrote: “Why was it difficult for Joe Cole to pronounce Crvena Zvezda?!?”
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    A fourth joked: “Joe Cole took an executive decision: I ain’t risking that 😂🤣😂.”
    A fifth said: “Joe Cole wanted no business saying Crvena zvezda.”
    While another added: “So much time for Joe Cole not even attempting to say Crvena Zvezda.”
    Many fans were even surprised to see that Cole was chosen to be one of the former players to carry out the draw.
    Erling Haaland’s girlfriend Isabel Johansen was said to have stolen the show during the draw as the cameras panned to her.
    While fans also claimed that the draw was “rigged” after Manchester City were drawn against RB Leipzig again,
    On the other side of Manchester, United fans were left thinking they were “cursed” after seeing their club drawn against Bayern Munich. More

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    Fans confused as they realise who is doing Champions League draw live on TNT Sports

    FANS were left confused as Joe Cole was given the honour of doing the Champions League draw.The former West Ham and Chelsea star took center stage along with ex-Barcelona defender Eric Abidal for the tournament’s draw.
    Joe Cole left fans confused with his appearance during the Champions League drawCredit: TNT sports
    Cole, 41, enjoyed a brilliant career that saw him win three Premier League titles but he never won a Champions League.
    The former England international did get a runners-up medal in 2008 as Chelsea were beaten on penalties by Manchester United.
    He joined Abidal on stage, with the former Barcelona star boosting two triumphs in the competition during his playing days.
    And fans were confused by his inclusion by Uefa as they took to social media.
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    One Tweeted: “Joe Cole at the UCL draw!”
    A second commented: “How has Joe Cole managed to get a piece of this.”
    A third wrote: “Joe Cole is one of UEFA’s special guests for the group draw?”
    A fourth said: “Of all the people they could’ve picked to make the Champions League draw, I’m a little bit confused about why they picked Joe Cole.”
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    Another joked: “Of all England “legends” why Joe Cole?”
    While a Chelsea fan declared: “Joe Cole at the UEFA Champions League draw. Rubbing salt into wounds now…”
    The Champions League draw led to some exciting ties as Manchester United face Bayern Munich in Group A while Newcastle face a group of death in Group F.
    The Magpies face Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.
    However, some fans claimed that the draw was rigged after Manchester City were drawn against RB Leipzig for a third time. More

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    Eagle-eyed fans spot Champions League draw script as TNT Sports presenter shares behind-the-scenes video

    EAGLE-EYED viewers spotted the Champions League draw script before the ceremony after a behind the scenes snap was shared.Presenter Reshmin Chowdhury gave the fans an insight by posting on her Instagram story.
    Chowdhury posted the script on her instagram story
    Chowdhury hosted this year’s Champions League drawCredit: EPA
    The story shows the stage being set alongside the Champions League trophy and then pans down to a script on the presenter’s iPad.
    Chowdhury captioned the story with “Final rehearsals” alongside a pair of eyes staring emoji.
    The script on the iPad showed instructions for the presenter with what to say between each draw.
    The words on the script read: “Thank you Giorgio. So we now have our first teams in their groups. Lets take a look at the clubs in Pot 2.”
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    Those were then the exact words Chowdhury used when the actual draw was held.
    Fans online were quick to heap praise on Reshmin’s dress.
    This evening’s draw threw up some surprises, with a group of death for Newcastle who were drawn alongside PSG, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund in Group F.
    Manchester United also got a slightly tricky draw after being drawn in Group A.
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    They will face-off against former top-striker target Harry Kane when they face Bayern Munich.
    The remaining two teams won’s be straightforward either as they take on Turkish giants Galatasaray and Danish champions Copenhagen.
    Arsenal have been rewarded for their return to the Champions League with an extremely winnable group.
    They’ve been drawn in Group B alongside Sevilla, PSV and Lens.
    Fans will continue to joke about Manchester City getting an easy group, which in fairness was helped by their champions status putting them in pot one.
    They will once again face off against RB Leipzig as well as Red Star Belgrade and Swiss side Young Boys. More

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    F1 star Lando Norris’ model ex shows him what he’s missing as she bares underboob and tan lines in barely-there bikini

    THE model ex of Formula One star Lando Norris left fans hot under the collar with her latest steamy post. Luisinha Oliveira dated Norris before the pair went their separate ways in September 2022.
    Luisinha Oliveira stunned in her latest Instagram pictureCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    She wore a tiny green bikiniCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    The 23-year-old was enjoying a trip to the beach in Tulum, MexicoCredit: instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    While Norris, 23, has continued to impress in F1 with McLaren, Luisinha has also stepped up her game in the world of modelling.
    Taking to Instagram, Luisinha shared a collection of photos from a trip to the beach in Tulum, Mexico.
    The Portuguese model could be seen wearing a green bikini.
    And the tiny bikini left fans stunned as it was liked 47,000 times in one day.
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    Captioning her post: “When in Mexico 🍉,” one fan replied: “Boooomb 🔥🔥.”
    A second said: “WHAT?!!! STUNNING.”

    “Omgg girlll you are out of this world😍😍,” a third responded.
    A fourth wrote: “Wonderful ✨✨.”
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    Luisinha is often seen in stunning bikini’s on her social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/luisinhaoliveira99/
    Lando Norris dated the model but split in September last yearCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    Another added: “The most gorgeous human being 😍.”
    Luisinha, 23, has 370,000 followers on her Instagram page.
    She is regularly seen catching some sun, with one of her other recent posts seeing her enjoy some time at a luxury hotel in northern Portugal.
    On the track, Norris finished P7 in a rain-drenched Dutch Grand Prix that saw Max Verstappen equal Sebastian Vettel’s consecutive win record of nine as F1 returned after it’s mid-season break.
    Luisinha has 370,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
    She works as a fashion modelCredit: Instagram @luisinhaoliveira99
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    Fans can’t get enough of Sky Sports presenter’s bold outfit as ‘always stunning’ star wears elegant gown at wedding

    FANS were left gushing over Olivia Buzaglo as she shared glamorous pictures from a bank holiday wedding.Sky Sports presenter Buzaglo took to Instagram to share pictures taken at a friend’s nuptials.
    Olivia Buzaglo wore a elegant dressCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwf_vflrkTd/?img_index=2
    She shared pictures from a friend’s weddingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwf_vflrkTd/?img_index=2
    Buzaglo is a presenter for Sky Sports
    In the pics, she could be seen wearing an elegant white and purple dress.
    She captioned her post: “The best way to spend a bank holiday weekend, celebrating love with all my best friends.
    “Congratulations you beautiful pair.”
    The second snap from the collection she shared showed the loved-up bride, Tiffany, and groom, George.
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    A later picture showed Buzaglo alongside other wedding guests, who themselves joined the presenter with glam outfits.
    Fans rushed to comment on the pictures, with one saying: “THIS DRESS > > > >.”
    A second said: “Looking gorgeous! 🔥🙌.”
    “Always stunning ⚡️,” wrote a third.
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    She shared alongside other guestsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwf_vflrkTd/?img_index=2
    Who were all seen in glam outfitsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwf_vflrkTd/?img_index=2
    A fourth typed: “Oh my you look great .🔥”
    While a fifth added: “You look beautiful xx.”
    Buzaglo left fans stunned after returning to Sky from holiday.
    Before the wedding she was also seen enjoying the hen do in Marbella.
    She was seen at Wimbledon earlier this year and also presented for DAZN on the Anthony Joshua fight card.
    Buzaglo now has almost 52,000 followers on Instagram.
    Buzaglo was seen at Wimbledon this year
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    Jack Grealish’s stunning Wag Sasha Attwood sends fans wild with bold outfit as they call her the ‘most perfect girl’

    JACK GREALISH’s WAG Sasha Atwood has stunned fans with her latest Instagram upload.The influencer posed in a yellow dress in a holiday snap, presumably from her recent trip to Italy.
    Attwood wore a yellow dress while on holidayCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
    Attwood paired the dress with a white Chanel bagCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
    The snap was from a recent snap to ItalyCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
    She captioned the photo with a series of yellow emojis that matched the colour of her dress.
    And fans were quick to heap praise on both her and her style.
    One fan commented: “The most perfect girl.” Alongside a red love heart emoji.
    A second wrote: “Yellow def suits you, gorgeous as always.”
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    A third added: “this colour on you!!!!”
    While a fourth wrote: “Gorgeous.”
    A fifth chimed in with: “Natural beauty.” Alongside a yellow heart emoji.
    Sasha is the childhood sweetheart of Manchester City winger Grealish, with the two first having met at 16.
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    Attwood is an influencer and YouTuberCredit: instagram @sasha__rebecca
    Grealish and Attwood have known eachother since they were 16Credit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
    They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull, West Midlands.
    It is not known if they were a couple all of that time, however.
    Attwood is a fashion model and influencer – and boasts 264,000 followers on her Instagram.
    She is also a YouTuber where she vlogs under the name Sasha Rebecca.
    She has over 47,000 subscribers on the video content platform.
    Attwood is represented by Industry Model Management and has modelled for a number of high profile labels, including L’Oreal and Lounge Underwear.
    She was confirmed as the new face of online clothing store Boohoo in 2021. More

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    World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt takes fans inside day in the life on road to Olympics 2024 with amazing breakfast

    ALICA SCHMIDT has given fans a glimpse into a day in the life of an athlete trying to make it to the 2024 Olympics.The German runner competes in the 4x400m mixed relay and has amassed a huge online following.
    Alica Schmidt has taken fans inside a day of the life of an athleteCredit: INSTAGRAM – Olympics
    She showed off her breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM – Olympics
    Schmidt kept in shape with trainingCredit: INSTAGRAM – Olympics
    And visited the physio after trainingCredit: INSTAGRAM – Olympics
    She is a runner for the Germany athletics teamCredit: EPA
    She recently competed in the World Championships in BudapestCredit: Getty
    Schmidt, 24, has 4.4million followers on Instagram and is often hailed as the “world’s sexiest athlete”.
    She recently competed at the World Championships in Budapest and reached the final.
    However, the team finished seventh as a dramatic race was won by USA after the Netherlands’ Femke Bol fell metres from the line.
    Following the World Championships, she has now let fans see what it is like in the day of an athlete.
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    She uploaded a video to Instagram which showed her be able to have an incredible breakfast.
    The clip then jumps to her arriving for training, followed by an ice bath and physio session.
    Schmit then goes for lunch and has a team meeting before watching the events on television.
    She has also spoken about how she is proud that the team made the final, with her goal being to make it to the Paris Olympics next year.
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    Schmidt has a massive following on social mediaCredit: Instagram_@alicasmd__6
    She has 4.4milion followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram_@alicasmd__6
    She said: “Competing in Budapest has been a great experience. Especially the mixed relay, which was a huge success for the team.
    “We really wanted to make it to the final. It had been a tough road for the last few years.
    “We were incredibly proud that we made it. Germany have a lot of young athletes who work hard. So hopefully we can build up in the future.
    “Of course, Paris is the big goal next year. I want to run there with the 4x400m relay, with the mixed and women’s teams.
    “Improve my 400 metres time. We will see what happens after that.
    “I hope I can show people how great track and field is and encourage people to watch the sport and take part.
    “Make it more popular in Europe but also worldwide.”
    She is aiming to compete at the Paris Olympics next yearCredit: Sportsfile
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    Glamorous Sky Sports presenter puts on busty display in eye-popping swimsuit on holiday in the French Riviera

    SKY SPORTS presenter Melissa Reddy continued her holidays with a break in the French Riviera.The stunning South African is in the South of France to celebrate her birthday.
    Melissa Reddy is in the South of France to celebrate her 37th birthdayCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
    She says she’s always “dreamed” of holidaying in the French RivieraCredit: instagram @melissa_reddy
    She is taking a well-earned break from her presenting dutiesCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
    Reddy also uses her Instagram to update fans on that week’s footballCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
    She uploaded an Instagram dump detailing her travels, which included her posing in a sun hat and matching swimsuit by the sea.
    Reddy also included a number of haute-cuisine looking dishes and landmarks of Cannes.
    She captioned the post: “Growing up (and to be fair, up until not so long ago), the French Riviera seemed like a destination I’d only experience via movies and music videos.
    My heart is so happy to have been able to be here for real. I love it 🥰.
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    I get emotional around this time every year cause my family remind me what a dreamer I was as a little girl, and how proud they are of everything I’ve been able to make happen 🥺
    Anyway, the Côte d’Azur is magnifique *chef’s kiss*”
    Fans were quick to heap praise on the presenter, with one writing: “Congrats and on making your dreams come true.”
    Another wrote: “Marvellous Melissa.”
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    The star also posted a selfie to her InstaCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
    Reddy is a key part of Sky Sports’ rosterCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy
    A third added: “You deserve every success.”
    While a fourth wrote: “Are not you missing the premier league stunning Melissa?”
    And a fifth added: “Absolutely stunning 😍 x.” More