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      Luis Figo ‘SPLITS’ from Swedish model Wag with pair ‘leading separate lives’ as football icon ‘moves out of family home’

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      LEGENDARY Portuguese footballer Luís Figo and his stunning Swedish model wife Helen Svedin have reportedly separated, according to Spanish media.The former Real Madrid and Barcelona star, 52, and the 50-year-old blonde beauty, who tied the knot in 2001, have ended their romantic relationship.Luis Figo is regarded by many as one of the best talents of his eraCredit: EPAHelen Svedin has three children with Luis FigoLuis Figo was so good he won the Ballon D’orCredit: Getty ImagesFigo, who has attended events with his wife over the years, was recently spotted alone at the Laureus Awards, where he named his daughters Daniela, Martina and Stella as the best thing to have ever happened to him, but left out his wife.Spanish outlet Vanitatis has reported that both Figo and Svedin are now “leading separate lives,” although there has been no official confirmation of a separation.Spanish publication Marca adds that Figo had already temporarily left the family home for two weeks three years ago.Marca also reports that Figo had been linked to model Claudia Bavel, who previously claimed to have had a relationship with his former teammate Iker Casillas. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the 2000 Ballon d’Or winner denied these rumours and threatened legal action.Figo and Svedin, who have three children together, appeared to have it all. A glamorous marriage filled with lavish holidays, red carpet events, and more. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKYet, behind closed doors, there seemed to be trouble brewing.Most read in FootballFigo, who has kept a relatively low profile since his retirement from football, has been focused on his post-soccer ventures. While Svedin has continued to enjoy the limelight in the fashion industry.The couple’s love story captured the public’s imagination. Figo, one of football’s most dazzling stars, met Svedin in 1996.Luis Suarez appears to try to BITE player… but quickly stops when he realises it’s his own team-mate When she was at the height of her modelling career. It wasn’t long before they fell head over heels for each other, and their whirlwind romance led to a marriage that seemed straight out of a fairytale.But, as with everything in life, it seems that the end has come, and both will have to go their separate ways.Figo is undoubtedly one of the most gifted players of his generation, winning 16 trophies in total, including the UEFA Champions League, playing for Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan. More

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      Man Utd ‘make transfer approach for Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia’ as they look to replace Andre Onana

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a move to sign goalkeeper Joan Garcia, according to reports.The Red Devils could decide to cash-in on Andre Onana this summer amid interest from Saudi Arabian sides.Joan Garcia is wanted by Man UtdCredit: RexThe club are looking at replacements for Andre OnanaCredit: RexUnited’s No1 has had another season blighted by errors, but he is keen to stay and fight for his place under Ruben Amorim.However, Espanyol keeper Garcia has emerged as Onana’s possible replacement.Reports in Spain claim United have “made an approach” to “tempt” the 23-year-old into moving to Old Trafford before making an official offer.Garcia is said to have a £21million release clause that rises to £25m towards the end of the summer transfer window.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThough that figure is set to increase by £4.25m should he win his first senior cap for Spain.Garcia, who an Olympic gold medal with his nation at the Paris Games last year, is one of LaLiga’s top young talents.He became Espanyol’s main man during the second half of last term, helping them win promotion to the top-flight and taking home their player of the season award.Garcia has continued to impress this campaign, keeping seven clean sheets in 32 games.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe has won two LaLiga save of the month awards and he produced a man of the match performance as they shocked Real Madrid 1-0 in February.Arsenal and the Champions League holders are also keeping an eye on the stopper, but reports about interest from Bayern Munich are supposedly false.Nemanja Matic brands Andre Onana ‘one of worst keepers in Man Utd HISTORY’ in savage response to goalieEspanyol chief Fran Garagarza has not ruled out Garcia’s departure and said earlier this year: “There’s a lot of noise but nothing is happening. “There’s no firm movement like there was in the previous window.”There may be movements because he’s a top-level goalkeeper, but we’re calm, and most importantly, the kid is very calm.”Meanwhile, United have also been linked with Porto No1 Diogo Costa.But bitter rivals Manchester City are set to swoop after Ineos chiefs were put off by his £64m release clause.Ederson has just a year remaining on his contract and is tempted by a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. More

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      My mum’s a famous actress and my dad won the Champions League with Mourinho, now I’m making my own way at Real Madrid

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      THE son of a former Champions League winner and famous actress is joining Real Madrid.Cesar Peixoto was a midfielder in the Porto squad that clinched European glory under Jose Mourinho in 2004.Rodrigo is set to join Real MadridCredit: InstagramCesar Peixoto won the Champions League in his playing daysCredit: GettyRodrigo’s mum Isabel Figueira is an actress and TV presenterCredit: InstagramOff the pitch, the one-time capped Portugal international married actress and TV presenter Isabel Figueira.The couple, who have since divorced, had one child together named Rodrigo.And the 18-year-old is now making his own way at Real Madrid.But unlike his father, Rodrigo will not be swinging in crosses from the left flank.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe is instead studying Sports Management at a top university in Europe.Rodrigo has used his sporting connections and is set to finish his course with a four-month internship at Real Madrid as he hopes to land a full-time job behind-the-scenes.Despite not being a footballer, his move into management does see him follow in his dad’s footsteps.Peixoto, 44, is currently the manager of Portuguese Primeira Liga club Gil Vincente.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDuring his playing days, he spent five years at Porto before moving on to Espanyol, Braga and Benfica.He is now married to another actress in Diana Chaves and they have a 13-year-old daughter named Pilar.Jose Mourinho ruins Mauro Icardi with sarcastic comments and fans love it Jose Mourinho guided Porto to Champions League glory in 2004Credit: Getty More

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      Forgotten Arsenal flop set for Emirates return after injury nightmare with Sevilla unlikely to trigger transfer option

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      ARSENAL flop Albert Sambi Lokonga is set for a summer return to the Emirates after suffering his fourth injury of the season during his loan stint at Sevilla.Lokonga, 25, joined the Andalusian outfit in July for the 2024-25 campaign in a deal that includes a £10.25million buy option.Arsenal flop Albert Sambi Lokonga is set for a summer return to the EmiratesSevilla are not keen to trigger Lokonga’s release clause amid his loan stint due to injuryAccording to The Mirror, however, the LaLiga giants are unlikely to trigger that option due to persistent hamstring issues that have limited the midfielder to just 21 appearances across all competitions.That poses as a blow for the Gunners, who wish to raise funds to bolster their transfer budget for the summer market.Had that figure been met, the North Londoners would have also inherited a 25 per cent sell-on clause.The same source suggests Sevilla tried to negotiate a lower release clause.Read More on ArsenalHowever, chances of a permanent deal are growing slimmer after yet another injury setback Lokonga’s contract with Arsenal runs out in 2026, which means the Premier League giants will be determined to offload him one way or another this summer.That is because – as per the same source – there is no way back for the ex-Anderlecht star into Mikel Arteta’s first team.Nevertheless, the loan deal with Sevilla is paying off as it’s the Spaniards who are covering Lokonga’s wages.Most read in FootballBack in February, the player stated his desire to stay at Sevilla after turning down multiple offers from other clubs last summer.Lokonga said: “I feel very good. I’m growing. I feel better with each game. How Arsenal can outsmart PSG in Champions League semi-final”After leaving Anderlecht, Sevilla is the club where I feel very, very good. “I want to stay but it’s not just my decision. It’s early days and we’ll see each other at the end of the year.”Lokonga also had two uneventful loan stints at Crystal Palace and Luton Town these past couple of years.The Belgian has made 39 appearances for Arsenal since his arrival in 2021. More

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      Pep Guardiola and wife Cristina ‘giving each other a second chance after Man City boss ‘spent Easter in Barcelona’

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      MAN City boss Pep Guardiola and his wife Cristina are reportedly giving things another go after spending Easter together in Barcelona.The pair announced their shock split in January after 30 years together – with divorce proceedings commencing the following month.Pep is not giving up on his marriage to Cristina, sources sayCredit: GettyThe pair pictured in 2023 in Istanbul, married in 2014Credit: GettyCristina moved back to Barcelona in 2019 while Pep continued his work with Manchester CityCredit: GettyBut, following a three-day trip to Barcelona over the Easter break, the couple are now believed to be “giving each other another chance,” according to Catalan newspaper El Nacional – as sources claim that “all is not lost in their marriage”.The pair appeared to start drifting back in 2019, when fashion entrepreneur Cristina moved back to Barcelona to focus on her business interests.But it was Pep’s decision last November to renew his contract with Manchester City until 2027 that reportedly expedited their split.Now, the manager has pledged to visit Barcelona once a week in between fixtures, a source told El Nacional.read more football newsMaria Lapiedra claimed the decision was to prevent them going weeks without seeing each other.The report also states that the couple – who share three children – are still wearing their weddings rings.The rescue operation appeared to kick off last month – amid reports that Pep had returned to the family home in Barcelona for a secret visit.The 54-year-old caught a private jet from Manchester just hours after his team’s 3-1 win against Plymouth in the FA Cup.Most read in FootballA source said: “They spent three nights together in Barcelona, both staying at the family home.“Pep went out on Monday to the dentist and Cristina went to her fashion shop in the city centre.Watch hilarious moment Pep Guardiola tells fan ‘your wife is going to kill me’ after bizarre tattoo stunt “They met up again at the shop and spent three hours there before returning to the house to spend the evening together.“Pep left for Manchester on Tuesday morning.”Pep and Cristina met in 1994 but didn’t marry until 2014 – tying the knot at an intimate ceremony on the outskirts of Barcelona.They had spent the majority of their marriage living separately when Cristina decided to move back to Barcelona with one of their daughters, Valentina.Their other two children, Maria and Marius, remained in the UK with Pep.The pair continued to make things work long distance until their split in December of last year.However, they insisted that things would remain amicable throughout divorce proceedings – and that they would even share the same legal team.Sources said in February that they had already agreed the initial terms of a multi-million pound settlement agreement – which would be finalised in a matter of weeks.Respected Spanish journalist Lorena Vazquez, who broke the story of their split, revealed: “They want it above all to be friendly for the sake of their children.”As you can imagine money is not going to be an issue and they have already agreed the initial terms to make sure this separation is the most cordial possible.”They have a very good relationship, so much so that the same lawyer is arranging the whole thing.”The divorce is on the way and is being left in the hands of people with their absolute trust.”Read More on The SunManchester City declined to comment.Pep’s decision to renew his contract with the club is believed to be a major factor in their splitCredit: AlamyThe manager has made several trips back to Barcelona in a reported attempt to rectify their marriageCredit: AlamyThe couple with their daughter Maria at Wimbledon last yearCredit: APPep kissing Cristina Serra after winning the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 finalCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal confident of completing Martin Zubimendi transfer this summer despite Real Madrid’s late hijack attempts

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      ARSENAL are confident of making Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi their first signing of the summer – despite reports of a hijack attempt from Real Madrid.It was revealed in January that the Gunners had agreed to pay the Spanish midfielder’s £51million release clause, as well as sorting personal terms, with a view to joining ahead of next season.Arsenal expect Martin Zubimendi to join in the summer for £51mCredit: GettyMikel Arteta has convinced Zubimendi to snub Carlo Ancelotti’s Real MadridCredit: GettyIn recent weeks, Real have been linked with a late smash-and-grab raid – desperate to bolster their ageing midfield after a disappointing campaign under Carlo Ancelotti that included losing 5-1 on aggregate to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter finals.But SunSport understands the Gunners still expect Zubimendi, 25, to choose North London instead of Madrid – having been convinced of the Emirates project by boss Mikel Arteta.Arteta wanted Zubimendi to join immediately in the winter window, providing competition for the likes of Declan Rice, Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey, only for Sociedad to demand he remain in San Sebastian for the rest of the season.Liverpool were on the brink of signing the Euros winner last summer but for a last-minute U-turn, one that scuppered the plans of new boss Arne Slot.read more arsenalThe arrival of Zubimendi is considered a done deal by Arsenal internally but it is unlikely to be announced until at least early June.It is a key bit of business with the futures of midfielders Partey, 31, and Jorginho, 33, up in the air.The pair’s contracts expire this summer. Partey has been linked with a move back to Atletico Madrid, with Barcelona also keen, but the Ghanaian would prefer to stay in London, and Arsenal are open to negotiating a short-term deal.Jorginho is considering interest from Brazil and the MLS, but is also enjoying learning from Arteta at Arsenal and would be happy to sign a rolling one-year contract. The Italian has been taking his coaching badges at London Colney.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesZubimendi is anticipated to be the beginning of a huge summer of incomings for Arsenal, with Arteta revealing it will be “big” following the appointment of new sporting director Andrea Berta.Berta had no influence on the Zubimendi deal, but will now be tasked with bringing in an elite striker, while also strengthening the general depth of the squad, selling fringe players to raise cash and extending the contracts of the likes of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba.Mikel Arteta accidentally photobombs Sky Sports report as he takes Arsenal dog Win for a walkIt is for that reason Alexander Isak may be out of Arsenal’s reach, valued between £100m and £120m by Newcastle, with Berta instead looking at Sporting Lisbon’s £60m Viktor Gyokeres, Red Bull Leipzig’s £70m Benjamin Sesko and Athletic Bilbao’s £50m Nico Williams.A cheaper option up top would allow for more signings in other areas. Arsenal are tracking Espanyol keeper Joan Garcia with current No.2 Neto’s season-long loan spell from Bournemouth ending shortly, having played just ONCE this term.And as Kieran Tierney plots a move back to Scotland and Oleksandr Zinchenko linked with a move away, left-back could be an area to strengthen. SunSport revealed in March that Espanyol’s £12.5m Omar El Hilali was being monitored. More

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      ‘Is anyone surprised?’ – Ex-Man Utd star gets clumsy red card as fans say ‘he’s played his last game’ for LaLiga side

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      A FORMER Manchester United ace endured a torrid afternoon in a crunch LaLiga clash.Villarreal visited Celta Vigo at the Balaidos amid their ongoing bid to secure Champions League qualification.Villarreal ace Eric Bailly was sent off with a straight red card at Celta VigoEx-Manchester United ace Bailly was given his marching orders after just 37 minutesBailly was penalised for a clumsy challenge on the edge of the areaReferee deemed Celta ace Alfonso Gonzalez was in a position to scoreHowever, the Yellow Submarine suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Celta, who are also pushing for a place in Europe, and it all started after losing a key defender to a straight red card.And that was none other than Eric Bailly, who was sent off for a clumsy challenge after just 37 minutes.Bailly, 31, took down Celta ace Alfonso Gonzalez with a late challenge just outside the area and the referee deemed the Spaniard was in a good position to score.The centre-back, whom United signed from Villarreal in 2016 and had him in their books for seven years, was immediately given his marching orders and Ruben Uria Corral’s side crumbled soon after.Read More on Man UtdThat led to an intense reaction from fans, who stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “Is anyone surprised?”Another commented: “That was rough!”A third wrote: “Eric Bailly red card. I miss him man.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis fan said: “Thats Bailly’s Villarreal career, his last match for the club.”And that one stated: “Unnecessary.”Roy Keane cracks joke live on Sky Sports as he tells De Bruyne to join Man UtdThat was Bailly’s fourth red card of his 21-year career, two of which he picked up during his time with United in the Premier League and Europa League.The Ivory Coast international managed one goal and one assist in 113 appearances with the Red Devils where he endured a raft of injuries. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti ‘contacted’ over two new jobs if he leaves Real Madrid after Champions League disaster

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has reportedly been contacted over two new jobs if he leaves Real Madrid.The legendary Italian manager appears set to be on the way out of the Santiago Bernabeu following a disappointing season.Carlo Ancelotti could be on his way out of Real MadridCredit: RexHe has reportedly been contacted over a return to AC MilanCredit: ReutersHe could also replace Claudio Ranieri at RomaCredit: GettyAncelotti, 65, has enjoyed great success with Los Blancos since returning to the club in 2021.He has won two Champions League titles during his current reign, but the current season has been a failure.Real were dumped out of Europe’s premier competition by Arsenal and are seven points behind Barcelona in the LaLiga title race.The veteran technician will not be short of offers if he does leave the club at the end of the season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLa Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that AC Milan have contacted him over a return to the San Siro.Ancelotti won the Serie A and Champions League titles twice with the Rossoneri as manager between 2001 and 2009.He also enjoyed success at the club as a player, as he won domestic and European titles with the club.Milan is not the only team to have reached out to the former Everton boss, according to the report.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIt is claimed that AS Roma are also interested in Ancelotti to replace Premier League title winner Claudio Ranieri.The Leicester City legend was hired by Roma for the second time in his career in November.New footage ‘shows Jude Bellingham in tense standoff with Ancelotti’ as Real Madrid boss ‘mortally wounded’ by Arsenal He has won 42 trophies as a player and managerCredit: GettyXabi Alonso has been linked with replacing Ancelotti at Real MadridCredit: GettyRanieri, 73, came out of retirement to help the capital-based side after Ivan Juric was sacked.He has since helped the I Giallorossi climb back up the Serie A table and into sixth place.Roma are currently on a 17-game unbeaten streak in the league, with the last loss coming at Como in December. Meanwhile, Ancelotti has admitted he is relishing the pressure in Spain.Real face Barcelona in an El Clasico Copa del Rey final on Saturday, the club’s last chance of silverware this season.He said: “The club is aware that it has been a more complicated year than last year.”Together we manage the difficulties. The honeymoon continues. I’m very happy, very happy, with a lot of pressure, but that’s how it always is.”You see success very close and it’s normal for stress to increase, but stress is fuel for me, it doesn’t bother me, it gives me more energy to think about more things.”As long as I continue to get up in the morning, everything is fine.”Read More on The SunMeanwhile, former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso is one of the favourites to replace Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.It is believed that Real chiefs have already sounded out Alonso about taking over at the club.Inside Ancelotti’s trophy cabinetCarlo Ancelotti has won a stunning amount of honours during his playing and managerial career…Playing career:RomaSerie A x1Coppa Italia x4AC Milan Serie A x2Supercoppa Italiana x1 European Cup x2European Super Cup x1Intercontinental Cup x1Manager career:JuventusIntertoto Cup x1AC Milan Serie A x1Coppa Italia x1Supercoppa Italiana x1Champions League x2Super Cup x2Club World Cup x1ChelseaPremier League x1FA Cup x1Community Shield x1Paris Saint-GermainLigue 1 x1Real Madrid LaLiga x2Copa del Rey x2Supercopa de Espana x2Champions League x3Super Cup x3Club World Cup x2Intercontinental Cup x1Bayern Munich Bundesliga x1DFL-Supercup x1 More