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      My dad is a former Spain star – now I’m making my own way as a Playboy model but he’s banned me from dating footballers

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      A FORMER Spanish footy star’s daughter is now making her own headlines as a Playboy model and influencer.The beautiful Nadia Jemez grew up with her father travelling around the world.Nadia Jemez is became a huge hit with fans on InstagramCredit: instagram @nadiajemezHer father was a former Spanish international footy starCredit: instagram @nadiajemezPaco Jemez spent his career in his homeland before a spell managing in MexicoCredit: GettyNadia revealed her explosive start to life modelling for playboy while in MexicoCredit: instagram @nadiajemezNow she boasts 344,000 Instagram followers – but she is banned from dating footballers.Nadia is the daughter of former LaLiga coach and Spain international defender Paco Jemez.The 54-year-old, who won 21 caps for his country and was part of their Euro 2000 squad, remained in his homeland throughout his playing days.He lifted the Copa del Rey in 2001 – shortly after the arrival of Nadia into the world in October 1999.READ MORE FOOTBALLPaco then started coaching in Spain, working his way up the ranks with Alcala, Cordoba and Cartagena, leading them to the second tier for the first time ever.A spell at Las Palmas and a return to Cordoba followed before he embarked on a four-year stint at Rayo Vallecano that was before a brief time at Granada. That was when Pace decided to mix it up and move his family to Mexico to take over at Cruz Azul – and his own daughter’s career started to take lift-off in controversial fashion.Speaking on the ‘La Influencia’ podcast, as reported by renowned German news outlet Bild, Nadia said: “My father freaked out when I was introduced on the ‘Playboy Mexico’ platform.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAt that time he said that he would report certain people because I was still a minor.“I was 17-years-old and this is a crime.”Playboy model and daughter of LaLiga legend banned from dating footballersShe continued: “The sports press in Mexico is more of a tabloid press.“They are very interested in the lives of football players and coaches. And they asked my father for my photos.“They asked him at press conferences about the games.”Paco, who played 269 games in LaLiga and has since managed Las Palmas and Vallecano again since ending his one-year spell in Mexico, also had some stern advice for his girl.Ndia said: “My father always told me never to be with a footballer. And I’ve never been with a footballer or kissed a footballer. Never.”She is now enjoying the financial side of her success as a model and influencer as she revealed what she spent her first big pay cheque on.Nadia says her dad has banned her from dating footballersCredit: instagram @nadiajemezShe now boasts a following of nearly 400,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @nadiajemez“A Gucci bag, she revealed. “It wasn’t very expensive: around 1,900 to 2,000 euros.”However, she is also working hard to ensure that she has the brains as well as beauty.Nadia added: “I study eight hours a day. I get up at 7am.“Every three hours I take a 15 or 30 minute break.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile her career goes from success to success, her father is still coaching.He managed minnows Ibiza for the 2021/22 season before spending the last two campaigns in charge of Iranian outfit TractorNadia bought a Gucci bag with her first salary from modellingCredit: instagram @nadiajemezShe says she splashed out around 2,000 euros for itCredit: instagram @nadiajemezNadia is also working hard on her studies despite her online successCredit: instagram @nadiajemez More

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      Former Premier League wonderkid who snubbed TEN-YEAR Barcelona contract wakes up unemployed at 32

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      A FORMER wonderkid that was offered a TEN-YEAR contract by Barcelona is now unemployed after being released by Notts County.Ex-England youth ace John Bostock, 32, is looking for the 16th club of his career after the League Two side announced he was one of several players being let go this summer.Notts County’s have announced that John Bostock has been released by the clubCredit: PAHe snubbed a ten-year contract by Barcelona to stay at Crystal Palace as a teenCredit: PA:Empics SportBostock first came to prominence aged just 14 at boyhood club Crystal Palace as he often played above his age group.That is when he came to the attention of Barcelona, who got in touch with the midfielder.The LaLiga giants had so much faith in Bostock that they famously wanted him to pen a deal with them for a decade.They tried several tactics to convince him, including a signed poster by then superstar Ronaldinho after finding out he was Bostock’s favourite player.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHowever, he snubbed what would have been a sensational switch to the Nou Camp as parents allegedly wanted him to continue his development in London.Other sides such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea were also rejected in favour of the team he grew up supporting.Bostock previously told the BBC: “When I was 14, Barcelona offered me a 10-year contract.“Ronaldinho was my favourite player at the time so they sent me a signed poster from him. I’ve still got it at my house in London. It said: ‘To John from Ronaldinho’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“You name the club, I had interest from them. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter [Milan], Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool – the who’s who of European football.”Eventually, the man dubbed the ‘next big thing’ eventually departed Palace for Tottenham in a dramatic move that saw the two clubs going to a tribunal in 2008.John Bostock’s performance at new club Toulouse is a perfect Michael Jackson tribute But Bostock never managed to play in the Premier League and ended up out on loan at Brentford, Hull, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon and Toronto until his permanent exit in 2013.He then embarked on a nomadic career, heading abroad to Belgium, France and Turkey with spells at Royal Antwerp, Leuven, Lens, Bursaspor and Toulouse, who then loaned him to Nottingham Forest in the 2019/20 campaign.He failed to secure a long-term deal at the City Ground, but the versatile ace returned to England to sign for Doncaster Rovers in 2021 but left in June following the club’s relegation from League One.He had to wait for his 15th club – but he landed an 18-month deal at Notts County in December 2022.Bostock scored at Wembley the following May as the Magpies eventually beat Chesterfield on penalties to secure promotion from the National League.He recently claimed that he is the happiest he has ever been and has become a mentor to other players, particularly those who share his faith after setting up his influential Christian football society ‘Ballers in God’ in 2015.He made 37 appearances, scoring twice, for them on their return to League Two this season as they looked set for another promotion push only for a slump in form after the departure of boss Luke Williams to Swansea resulted in them finishing 14th.Now County have announced a number of players will not be having their contracts renewed with Bostock among them.READ MORE SUN STORIESA statement from the club confirming the news wrote: “As well as being a thoroughly professional and calming presence away from the field, John made many excellent performances for us – not least at Wembley, where his incredibly composed display and all-important equaliser were crucial to us winning the promotion he and his team-mates so richly deserved.”Now the man that could have ended up playing alongside Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique at Barcelona, is once more a free agent. More

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      Mason Greenwood wanted in Juventus transfer after setting new career record but Man Utd ‘haven’t ruled out shock return’

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      JUVENTUS are interested in signing Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, according to reports.The forward, 22, has spent this season on loan at Getafe in LaLiga.Mason Greenwood has played 28 times in LaLiga for GetafeCredit: GettyGreenwood has not played for Man Utd since January 2022, following charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault – which were subsequently dropped in February 2023.The United academy graduate was loaned out last summer, but will still have a year remaining on his contract come the end of the season.Ineos, who bought a 27.7 per cent stake in the Red Devils earlier this season, have not ruled out bringing Greenwood back into the fold at Old Trafford next term.But the feeling is that United chiefs would like to cash in on Greenwood this summer, if they feel they receive a fair price.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAccording to The Times, Juventus want to sign Greenwood this summer.The Italian side have had another poor season by their lofty standards, sitting third in Serie A – 24 points behind leaders Inter Milan.Juve are the latest potential suitor to emerge, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both having been linked.Getafe, meanwhile, would love to keep Greenwood around next season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAhead of their match with Almeria at the weekend, manager Jose Bordalas said of Greenwood’s future: “We haven’t spoken about it yet. He’s in the same situation as the other loanees.”When the season is over, it will be time to get down to work to see if Mason will be able to stay another year or not.Star Mason Greenwood believes returning to Manchester United could solve his parents’ marriage problems”It will depend on his club and the decision he makes.”Greenwood reached a new career milestone in Getafe’s 3-1 win over Almeria on Saturday.He scored twice and laid on an another for Jaime Mata, taking his LaLiga tally to eight goals and six assists in 28 appearances.This marks his best combined tally in a season – previously achieved in the 2019-20 campaign, when he scored 10 goals and assisted once in the Premier League. More

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      Iconic football stadium looks unrecognisable with new colour scheme and huge roof in never-before-seen footage

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      THE NOU Camp looks unrecognisable during its BILLION-POUND renovation, which is set to leave it with a new colour scheme.The home of Spanish footie giants Barcelona has been undergoing a major revamp for the last ten months to bring it into the 21st century.Barcelona’s iconic Nou Camp stadium is going under a massive renovationCredit: GETTYThe Spanish giants are extending the capacity of their world-famous groundCredit: EPAThe stadium will be upgraded to a capacity of 105,000Fresh computer-generated footage and images of the new Nou camp have been releasedCredit: INSTAGRAM@JOANSOLE_The club are spending a whopping £1.3billion to modernise and increase the capacity of the famous ground to a staggering 105,000 fans.The Catalans have begun circulating images and video footage of the ongoing renovations on their social media channels.And one computer-generated clip of the finished product showed the ground with a completely new colour scheme.The newly-released video showed the brand-spanking-new three-tiered Nou Camp in what will be all of its glory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe seats will comprise of a blend of garnet brown and blue, with the former making up most of the bottom tier before blending into the latter.The club’s iconic logo will remain thanks to a sprinkling of yellow seats stretching midway up the first tier and to the top.More yellow seating will make up the logo of the club’s sponsor, Spotify, as well as the “FC Barcelona” lettering.The footage paints an incredible picture of what the Nou Camp will look like once it’s finished.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe renovation will feature a completely different colour schemeCredit: Instagram / @joansole_But the iconic yellow lettering will remainCredit: Instagram / @joansole_Club are hoping the new-and-improved Nou Camp will be an “architectural benchmark”Credit: FC BARCELONABarca chiefs are hoping it’ll be “an architectural benchmark for the city and for the world”.The current state of the stadium, however, has some footie fans concerned it won’t be finished in time for the team’s proposed November return.But Vice President Elena Fort dismissed those concerns last year, insisting: “We still have a long way to go, but we are well underway.”Footage of Ronaldinho’s son, 19, at Barcelona emerges and fans are baffled to spot his positionShe added: “In November 2024 we will return to Spotify Camp Nou with an approximate capacity of 65,000 spectators between the first and second tiers.”With 50% of the VIP capacity and the definitive museum open. “The bulk of all the work will be carried out in 2024, including the core main structure and the roof.”A recent excerpt of a club statement on the renovation read: “The work on the future stadium remains on schedule.”And the slabs at ground level for members and fans to walk into the FC Barcelona temple will soon start to be put into place.”At the same time, the repairs to the first and second tiers are progressing at a good pace, with over 70% of repairs on the current structure completed, and the inner partition walls already starting to be built.”The Nou Camp is expected to re-open in November at a reduced capacityCredit: FC BARCELONA More

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      Two LaLiga stars rushed to hospital after horror training ground accident with manager admitting ‘it looks bad’

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      TWO Girona stars have been rushed to hospital after suffering a horror training ground accident.Brazil international Yan Couto and Junape both suffered injuries.Yan Couto, pictured, and Juanpe clashed headsCredit: GettyThe pair have since been discharged from hospitalCredit: GettyThe pair clashed heads during a training session with manager Michel saying their situation “looks bad”.He said: “Yan Couto and Juanpe had a head-butt between them and right now they are in the hospital. It looks bad.”Thankfully the club have since updated fans that the pair are doing well after being discharged from hospital.A club statement read: “Juanpe and Yan Couto have suffered a severe shock in a game action during today’s training and have been taken to hospital, from where they have already been discharged.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe two players are now likely to sit out of Girona’s clash with Las Palmas on Saturday in order to abide by concussion protocols.Couto, 21, has been a key player for Girona in their bid to qualify for the Champions League this season.The right-back is on loan from Manchester City and has produced nine assists in 35 appearances.Couto is also a Brazil international and has won three caps for his country, the most recent of which came against Spain in March.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhile Juanpe is a long-term club servant having joined Girona in 2016.He has made 244 appearances for the club and even captained the side on occasion.Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top five More

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      England star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk sizzles in bikini as she models new PrettyLittleThing range

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      ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks incredible in a bikini in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Jude, 20, has become the hottest property in Europe since his £115m move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.This bikini snap proved to be the matchwinner in the new collectionCredit: PrettyLittleThingJude Bellingham’s new girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks sizzling in her latest photoshootCredit: PrettyLittleThingThe Real Madrid star has scored massively off the pitchCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old Dutch beauty models for a number of brandsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHe has enjoyed huge success in his first season in Spain and is in the reckoning for the Ballon d’Or.Bellingham scored the winner for Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday to move them 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga.They are also preparing to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final while all of England hopes he can fire the Three Lions to Euro 2024 glory this summer.Now it has been revealed that Bellingham has scored big time off the pitch after it emerged he was dating gorgeous Dutch model Laura.READ MORE ON WAGSWe reported how the stunner, 25, had been wooed with a string of visits to the star’s Spanish pad after flying her over from Amsterdam.The ex-Birmingham City ace has been careful in keeping their rendezvous under wraps, but influencer Laura spilled the beans recently to pals.She has also enjoyed success in her own right, owning her own social media consultancy agency as well as modelling for a string of brands.And Laura, who boasts 370k Insta followers, looks absolutely sizzling in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Most read in FootballThe beauty, who studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science, was the star of the show as she showcased the brand’s Summer Nights; Chasing Sunsets Collection.Laura is pictured modelling various items from beachwear, red dresses and a tight black number with high heels that shows off every inch of her figure.Jude Bellingham interview after winning Laureus Sports Breakthrough of the Year awardBut the undoubted matchwinner is the snap revealing her peachy bum as she poses seductively in a bikini next to  a rock.It remains to be seen what her parents think about her dating one of the planet’s most-famous footballers.However, Bellingham got the seal of approval from Rio Ferdinand, who joked last week that he’s the type of man you’d want your daughter to “bring home”.That was after he returned to these shores to help Madrid dump holders Manchester City out of the Champions League.Meet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon Boon
      LAURA 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!
      Click here to find out more about Laura.
      Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news here.

      Meanwhile, after university, Laura founded Bobby Rose Agency, a content and consultancy agency that focuses on growing companies.She is represented by modelling agency The Four Models, which is based in Manchester. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not known how the pair, who follow each other on Instagram, met.But we reported how she recently revealed all to friends.Laura is represented by modelling agency The Four ModelsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHer latest shoot was for the hugely-popular PrettyLittleThingCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura looked radiant in red during this snapCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe boasts almost 400k followers on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingAnd she regularly posts sexy snaps to keep her fans entertainedCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied ScienceCredit: PrettyLittleThingshe revealed all about her and Bellingham’s romance to make-up artists at a modelling gigCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe and the Real Madrid star follow each other on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingBellingham is hoping for success with club and country over the next two monthsCredit: Getty More

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      Xavi makes shock U-turn and will STAY at Barcelona after meeting with chairman Joan Laporta

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      XAVI has reportedly decided to STAY at Barcelona despite revealing plans to depart this summer.The Spaniard unexpectedly announced his intention to leave the Nou Camp back in January.Xavi is set to stay at BarcelonaCredit: GettyFollowing Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal, he said: “I will leave Barcelona in June.”We have reached a point of no return. It’s time for change.”As a Culé, I think that it’s time to leave. I spoke with the board and the club today. I will leave on the 30th of June.”Xavi’s current deal with the La Liga giants is set to expire this summer.Read More on FootballBut according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the 44-year-old has now changed his mind.Following a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Wednesday afternoon, Xavi made the decision to stay at the club.The ex-midfielder has allegedly agreed conditions for a new deal.Xavi took over from Ronald Koeman at Barcelona in November 2021 and has since managed 136 games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDuring that time he has registered 85 wins and 28 defeats.He won the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga title with the Catalan giants last season.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseHowever, Barcelona are expected to miss out on the title this season to bitter rivals Real Madrid. More

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      Major European football league could be played in US as early as NEXT YEAR in shock move

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      LA LIGA president Javier Tebas insists league games will be played abroad in the US as early as 2025.Tebas, 61, wants to hold some Spanish league games overseas come the 2025-26 season as North America is the competition’s second biggest market after Spain.La Liga president Javier Tebas insists league fixtures will take place in the USCredit: ReutersTebas is adamant some games will move to the US as early as 2025Credit: GettyThe football chief added that more leagues are trying to do the same as they also bid to expand across the globe.Tebas told Spanish newspaper Expansion: “I think it could be in the 2025-26 season, but La Liga will play official matches abroad.“An official match in the U.S. will strengthen our position in the North American market, which is the second market for La Liga after Spain.“Other very competitive leagues are coming so we cannot always do the same thing, but we cannot allow them to overtake us.”Read More on FootballThis comes after a landmark lawsuit between Fifa and US events promoter Relevent.The American company was denied by the football governing body in its attempts to put together a La Liga fixture between Girona and Barcelona in Miami back in 2018.Fifa referenced their directive that states domestic games should only take place in the respective country’s territory.Relevent, which was founded by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, argued that this rule acted as a monopoly and prevented fair competition.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe two sides ultimately settled their case after all those years earlier this month.That means the Americans reserve the right to reopen their litigation if Fifa do not come up with a satisfactory reconsideration of their position.Watch moving moment Real Madrid fans hail new hero Jude Bellingham with iconic song as he scores another two goalsReal Madrid are top of the table this season with a whopping 11 points separating them from second-placed Barcelona. More