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      I was a football champion but quit to be a Buddhist monk – I packed everything up for a simpler life in Thailand

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      A FORMER football gave up the sport he loved to become a Buddhist monk in Thailand.Kevin Lidin played in Italy’s Serie C for Paganese Calcio 1926 and AC Pisa after playing in his native Sweden during his youth.Kevin Lidin quit football to become a monkCredit: InstagramHe now lives in Thailand where he is a Buddhist monkCredit: InstagramThe former midfielder won the Serie C play-offs with AC Pisa in 2019Credit: InstagramLidin, right, is a big proponent of yogaCredit: InstagramLidin teaches about the importance of giving backCredit: InstagramHe even managed to get his hands on a trophy during his time at Pisa, winning the Serie C play-offs with Pisa in 2019.But injuries forced Lidin to retire in 2021 so he decided to quit his flash lifestyle, which included trips to Dubai, in favour of becoming a monk.He began to go on meditation retreats to Thailand and took up yoga, becoming an instructor in tourist hotspot Ko Pha-ngan.The Swede even modelled for clothing brand Teddy Stratford last year and quit alcohol in his pursuit of finding “true happiness”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLidin believes that can be found by not intoxicating oneself and not overconsuming on “easy products” like social media or unhealthy foods.He advises his almost 11,000 Instagram followers not to be impressed by money, degrees and titles and to instead mediate and take control of their physical health.Lidin wrote last year: “In 2021 my professional football career ended due to injuries.”I started to ask myself what happiness is and what the purpose of life is.Most read in FootballFootballers who became priests/monks

      Taribo West – Nigeria and Inter Milan star became a pastor and found his own church called ‘Shelter in the Storm Miracle Ministries of All Nation’
      Philip Mulryne – Ex-Man Utd, became a Catholic priest
      Gavin Peacock – Played for Chelsea and Newcastle before becoming a pastor in Canada
      Bruce Dyer – Ex-Crystal Palace star and first £1million teenager. He became a pastor and set up the evangelical fellowship ‘Love Life UK Church’
      Alan Comfort – Ex-Leyton Orient, became a CofE reverend
      Chase Hilgenbrinck – Ex-MLS star became a Catholic priest

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Most people will never ask themselves this question, the ones who do often believe that becoming financially free or famous will mak them happy. “After studying the science of happiness, becoming a moink and practising yoga I found the answer of what happiness is. I learned how to get it and how to keep it.”Above all he teaches people to “not take life too seriously”, while he still finds time for his first love football by incorporating a ball into his yoga exercises.Lidin, right, also teaches people how to reach happinessCredit: InstagramHe quit football in 2021 due to injuriesCredit: Instagram More

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      Inside Wrexham’s wild dressing room celebrations as stars scoff Madri on pitch and Ryan Reynolds reduced to tears

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      WREXHAM stars wildly celebrated achieving promotion to League One.The Welsh club completed their second promotion in as many years with a thumping 6-0 win over Forest Green Rovers.Wrexham stars were guzzling beer after gaining promotionCredit: X @Wrexham_AFCThe celebrations continued into the dressing roomCredit: X @Wrexham_AFCPlayers sang promotion songsCredit: X @Wrexham_AFCMore beer was sprayed by the players in the changing roomCredit: X @Wrexham_AFCRob McElhenney (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R) both took to social media to celebrateCredit: AFPWrexham have accumulated 82 points and to seal one of the three promotion spots in League Two.Stockport have also earned their spot in England’s third tier for next season, and need one more win to secure the title.But second place is more than enough for the Red Dragons, who went ahead through Elliot Lee before star man Paul Mullin doubled the lead.Forest Green defender Ryan Inniss put through his own net to make it three and Mullin struck again before half-time.READ MORE WREXHAM NEWSWith the result in the bag, Ryan Barnett and Jack Marriott rounded off the scoring to make it an emphatic six.While the dominant victory on its own was not enough to achieve promotion, MK Dons’ 4-1 defeat at the hands of Mansfield meant Wrexham’s League One spot was confirmed.And, at full-time, party mode was activated as stars could be seen celebrating on the pitch.Lee was one of the stars that could be seen scoffing a bottle of Madri lager on the pitch.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManager Phil Parkinson was serenaded by fans as he lapped the pitch applauding.The rest of his team-mates joined him as they sprayed the beer in jubilation.Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson soaks up applause after winning promotion to League OneThe celebrations continued into the dressing room as the team was filmed singing “We are going up” with more beer being sprayed.Co-owner and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds took to social media following the result.Reynolds admitted that he was in “tears of joy” at the promotion.He posted: “A few years ago, if you told me I would be crying tears of joy over a football match taking place in North Wales, you would be Rob McElhenney.”Congrats to Wrexham and to my co-chairman in crime. Double up the town! This is the ride of our lives.”He continued: “My soul feels like it’s left my body.”Unbelievable moment for the town, the club and the hundreds of people behind the scenes doing the hard stuff.”While co-owner Rob McElhenney also tweeted after the result as he wrote: “No words.”Last year, Wrexham won promotion from the National League and the players were rewarded with a trip to Las Vegas.The club’s highest finish in the English Football League was 7th in Division Two in 1998.How Ryan Reynolds has been watching Wrexham games in styleCO-OWNER Ryan Reynolds hasn’t been able to make it to Wrexham in recent weeks due to filming commitments.
      But that hasn’t stopped him from watching his team in style.
      Streaming the match on a laptop or even a TV was not grand enough for the Deadpool star as he worked on the set of his latest movie.
      With a giant green screen behind him, he could not resist broadcasting Wrexham’s recent game on to the huge projector.
      Reynolds and his crew watched on as the Welsh side notched their 23rd win of the season against Crawley Town.
      He looked enamoured as the game played on behind him while surrounding by various pieces of Hollywood machinery.
      And Reynolds captioned the moment: “Watching the Wrexham game at work: new level unlocked.”
      It’s not clear what project Reynolds was working on at the time, with the actor currently developing several new movies including sequels to smash hits Free Guy and Red Notice. More

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      My Ballon d’Or winning ex-husband was too perfect so I divorced him reveals stunning model who married superstar player

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      KAKA’S ex-wife has revealed she split with the superstar because he was “too perfect”.The former Brazil and Real Madrid star married childhood sweetheart Caroline Celico in 2005.Kaka and his ex-wife Caroline Celico split in 2015Credit: Getty – ContributorCaroline said she split from Kaka because he was ‘too perfect’Credit: instagram @cacelicoShe was married to Kaka for ten years and has two kids with the former footballerCredit: instagram @cacelicoShe is now married to Eduardo Scarpa JuliãoCredit: instagram @cacelicoThey were married for just under ten years before divorcing in 2015.The ex-couple had two children together but Caroline was not happy and has now revealed she felt something was missing.She said: “Kaka never betrayed me, he treated me well, he gave me a wonderful family, but I was not happy, something was missing. “The problem was, he was too perfect for me.”READ MORE WAGSThe Brazilian socialite joined Kaka’s church after they married and she later became an Evangelical pastor but quit in 2010.She then launched the charity Horizontal Love, which provides supplies for food, hygiene, construction and education to Brazilian NGOs.Caroline, 36, married Eduardo Scarpa Julião in 2021 and the couple are now expecting their first child.Kaka also found love again with partner Carolina Dias he began dating in 2017.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe pair got engaged earlier this year with the former Ballon d’Or revealing his joy at the next step in their relationship.He announced the news on social media saying: “You made me the happiest man on earth! SaltBae poses with World Cup winner Kaka to promote newest venture”I promise to give you back and make you the happiest woman in the world. I love you.”The pair also have a one-year-old daughter named Sarah.Kaka had a decorated career which saw him win nine major trophies, including the World Cup with Brazil in 2002.He also won Serie A and the Champions League with AC Milan, as well as La Liga with Real Madrid. More

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      I’m a former Man Utd star – now I’m living a new life as a fashion stylist for Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko

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      FORMER Manchester United star David Bellion has opened up on his unusual second act after retiring from football.Bellion played under Sir Alex Ferguson at United between 2003 and 2006, making 40 appearances for the Red Devils.David Bellion is a former Manchester United strikerCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe went on to become a fashion stylist after retiringCredit: GettyThe former forward earned a £3million move there after impressing at Sunderland between 2001 and 2003.The Frenchman managed eight goals and three assists during his 40 appearances at United.He went on to play for West Ham, Nice, Bordeaux and Red Star Paris before retiring from football in 2016.It was at Red Star where he began developing his love of art and fashion, and he became the club’s creative director upon retiring – developing the club’s connection with the art world.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIt’s after retiring that he also began working as a fashion stylist, and he’s responsible for many players’ greatest fits.In an interview with French GQ, he spoke about his love of styling and how he has worked with former Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.Chelsea shelled out £40million for Bakayoko in 2017 after he impressed with Monaco, but he failed to capture the form he’d exhibited previously.Moves to AC Milan and Napoli followed before he joined Lorient, where he currently plies his trade.Most read in FootballBellion has styled for the likes of Tiemoue BakayokoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bakayoko_official14/CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBellion revealed his love of fashion goes back to when he was playing at United, saying: “When I got out of training, I went to stores just to look at the clothes. Sometimes I didn’t buy anything.”I am a great romantic and I embrace it perfectly in my way of seeing things, of speaking to people. I have a bit of a childish side. I don’t have a very developed competitive spirit, more of an obsession with beauty.”Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowHe also revealed how deep his love of fashion runs compared to football, saying that appearing in French GQ gives him “as much pleasure as signing for United.”Speaking to SunSport in 2018, Bellion explained his love of art.He said: “I didn’t grow up with a lot of art. I am from a modest family.”But from young I was very, very particular in the things I liked, in everything I wanted to have.”I think I always had a good eye for something that looked different or ‘edgy’. I always wanted the trainers that nobody else had.” More

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      Meet Liverpool manager target Ruben Amorim, the ‘Mourinho fanboy’ whose business-savvy wife has top football connections

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      LIVERPOOL’s search for a heir to Jurgen Klopp’s throne may be over.New reports suggest that Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim has verbally agreed to join the Anfield club.Rúben Amorim has been tipped to take over the hot seat at AnfieldThe fashionable Amorim cuts a fine figure on the touchlineAmorim is married to well-connected Maria Joao Diogo, leftHis sporting success is known – restoring Sporting Lisbon to the top of the tree in his homeland.On the touchline he cuts a well-dressed figure, often matching jeans with a hip sweatshirt and fashionable trainers.While a hoodie and chinos combo is also a go-to look for the trendsetter.Away from the game, Ruben married stunning missus Maria Joao Diogo in 2013, in front of an audience of famous footballers.Most read in FootballBut, intriguingly, interior designer Maria is very well-connected in the game herself.Cutting his teethAmorim played for Benfica until he was 32, when a career-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury changed his life.Forced into a change of direction, he began his coaching badges.Initially, he was labelled a Jose Mourinho fanboy – dazzled by The Special One’s tactics that scored success at Porto, Chelsea, and Inter, and citing him as an inspiration.Most read in FootballIt was fitting in the 2018 edition of High Performance Football Coaching that Amorim did his internship under Mourinho.Jurgen Klopp manages to savage both Man Utd and his own Liverpool team with astonishing comment about ArsenalHis first taste of glory as a manager came with Braga, where he won the Portuguese Cup after just half a season in charge in 2019.He was immediately head-hunted to become Lisbon boss the following season, where within two seasons he delivered their first league title in 19 years.Instant success saw him named The Special One 2.0. But the ever so modest Amorim played down the comparison.”It has nothing to do with it, it makes no sense and I have no illusions about it,” he said.“I still remember last year everyone was speculating about whether I was going to leave Sporting. There are no comparisons between the great José Mourinho and the Sporting coach.”Back in 2018, Amorim did an internship under Jose MourinhoCredit: Twitter @Mourinho_XtraAmorim has made no secret of his admiration of MourinhoCredit: Gettyread more sport featuresA wife with footballing connectionsIn 2013, in a beautiful ceremony at the Palácio de S. Marcos church in Coimbra, Amorim said his ‘I do’ to the love of his life, Maria.The groom was the first to the event, and as is tradition the bride arrived 30 minutes later.160 guests witnessed the beautiful moment, including members of the football world.Players like Nuno Gomes, Miguel Vítor, Hugo Viana, Luís Filipe and Quim were all present. As was Maria’s brother, Antero Henrique.Antero was famously the former Sporting Director at PSG – and was a Man Utd target, before the Red Devils switched their attention to Dan Ashworth.He was responsible for the most expensive transfer ever – bringing Neymar to the Ligue 1 giants in a record-breaking £198million from Barcelona.Antero also managed to convince Kylian Mbappe to snub Real Madrid, when he moved from Monaco.While Dani Alves, who was fielding several offers from Premier League clubs, was persuaded that his future belonged in the French capital in 2017.Before his tenure at PSG, Antero modernised Porto’s academy and introduced handball and basketball to the organisation.A club museum and TV channel were also insisted upon by the ambitious football director.Maria Joao Diogo, left, has serious sporting connectionsCredit: Instagram @doistons_designinterioresHer brother Antero Henrique was once the Sporting Director at PSGCredit: AFPMaria Joao Diogo boasts her own interior design company and shows off the looks on InstagramCredit: Instagram @doistons_designinterioresMaria’s sister is also married to a footballer. Inês Diogo is married to a former  Braga, Sporting Lisbon and Benfica footballer, Luís Filipe.Despite her footballing connections, she doesn’t work in football.Instead, she runs her own interior designer firm called Dois Tons.On their Instagram, she showcases plenty of homes she has given makeovers.Fashionable coachHer expertise also begs the questions if she has any influence on Amorim’s wardrobe.The Reds target will give the likes of Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi a run for their money in the fashion stakes.Amorim has shown off a variety of looks as his reputation has grown.In the warmer months, he keeps it casual in the dugout – wearing a t-shirt with chinos.When it’s cooler, a trendy sweatshirt might be added.But when the occasion calls for it, Amorim can look dapper in a light suit with a tee underneath.One thing that is a given is he will most likely be wearing trainers.Smart Amorim is set to give the Premier League’s most fashionable managers a run for their moneyCredit: AlamyGiven the occasion, Amorin will don a designer suitCredit: GettyAmorim can also go casual in a t-shirt and chinosCredit: RexBut always Amorin wears expensive trainers on the sidelinesCredit: EPAOver the years, he has sported a variety of brands – but favours Nike.READ MORE SUN STORIESReports have suggested Amorim is an avid Yeezys collector too, and boasts an impressive collection. However, this has never been confirmed.Surely, though, Liverpool fashionista Trent Alexander-Arnold will approve. More

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      I won two Premier League titles as Man Utd captain… now I’m making my way in completely new field to help others

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Bryan Robson has undergone a big career change to help people in need.The former England player established himself as a Red Devils legend after 13 years and 465 games at the club.Bryan Robson, left, won two Premier League titles with Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe is now aiming to help people with his financial services companyCredit: GettyHe led United to their first league title for 26 years as he captained the side that won the Premier League in 1993, before winning it again a year later.Robson also won 90 caps for England before moving into management, where he had spells at Middlesbrough, Bradford, West Brom and Sheffield United.But he last managed in 2011 with Thailand and has since worked in philanthropic areas, campaigning for cancer patients on behalf of Radiotherapy UK after suffering but overcoming throat cancer during his spell in Thailand.Now Robson is helping others in a very different capacity, offering financial services with company High Performance Individuals.READ MORE ON MAN UTDRobson, 67, teamed up with his business partner Simon Andrews, an ex-United academy player turned financial specialist, and footballer, Jamie Proctor to create the company.The financial mentoring service aims to help individuals working in the sports, music and entertainment industry, with Robson revealing he is keen to empower others.Robson said: “Over the years I have heard too many stories of individuals working within the sports and entertainment industry hitting financial difficulties, and it has almost always been due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of how to manage their own finances.”At HPI, we are not here to tell you where to invest or how to spend your money, we aim to offer guidance and information to allow a person to understand their own finances, so they can be empowered to choose how they manage their money.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERRobson previously revealed he is lucky to be alive and has Thai doctors to thank for saving his life after he was diagnosed with cancer.Reflecting on his diagnosis, he said: “The doctor was blunt. There was no pulling punches: ‘This looks like a cancerous tumour, Mr Robson. It will have to come out’.Bryan Robson says Richard Arnold understands the importance of getting it right on the pitch”Looking at my throat he was surprised that I’d never smoked and asked if I drank a lot of vodka or whisky. I said I never touch shorts.”After half an hour, I walked back. It was about 600 yards, I was just dazed, then I told Denise and she got a bit panicky.'”At 5pm (the same day), he (the doctor) was there waiting for my results to come out then he said, ‘you can go home, I’ll be back in touch’.”At 9pm that night he phoned to say I want you in all day Tuesday for bone scans, blood tests and a lumbar puncture.”He wanted me in the hospital on Wednesday night and on Thursday morning they took the tumour away.”The speed was incredible, undoubtedly that played a significant part in me being here now.”Everything about them was immaculate. They gave me so much confidence. It was like how hospitals used to be here.” More

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      England WAGs rich list reveals the stunning influencers raking it in as models & fashion moguls…including star worth £4m

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      THE England football stars are pocketing thousands a week but it seems their wives and girlfriends aren’t short of a bob or two in their own right.England’s WAGS are planning to splash £100k on private bodyguards for the Euros in Germany this summer, we revealed last week.Dani wins the influencer race and is worth £4m in her own rightCredit: InstagramThe star has a successful career on the small screenCredit: InstagramLed by Harry Maguire’s wife Fern and Megan Pickford, wife of goal-keeper Jordan, the group intend to share the cost of their own personal security team.Their decision comes after the Sun on Sunday revealed the threat of terror attacks at the Euros is feared by the German Government to be high.We’re sure they’re not going to have to look far to find some cash to pay their own hand-picked heavies, but how much are the WAGs worth in their own right?Some have amassed huge followings of their own on social media, with the possibility to earn thousands on a single post.READ MORE IN FEATURESThe amount they can earn – estimated by Influencer Marketing Hub – is dictated by how many followers they have, average likes and the reach of their account.With her celebrity upbringing, Dani Dyer, wife of West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen, is the overwhelming front runner on the Instagram front.But who else is raking it in on social media or with other personal projects?Dani Dyer, wife of Jarrod BowenOne of the most popular Love Island stars of all time, Dani Dyer, 27, is estimated to be worth more than £4m in her own right.Most read in Euro 2024Since her triumphant time in the villa in 2018, Dani has emerged an influencer, amassing a whopping 3.7 million followers on Instagram.TV personality Dani, the daughter of film and TV star Danny Dyer, married West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen in 2021. Fans love Dani’s bubbly personality, down-to-earth attitude and humour.With her Instagram posts averaging 221.7k likes, Dani is allegedly able to demand a cool £5750 per paid post.UEFA Euro 2024: The glamorous life of WAGsThe mum-of-three will also be making a fair wedge with her recent collaboration with comfy clothing brand Lovall and also after being unveiled as an agony aunt for Netmums.Essex girl Dani has also written a book, appeared in an advert for washing powder Surf and made a podcast series with her famous dad.Records for her company, I Want It, I Got It, showed she earned £247,000 in the year to 2023.Katie Kane, wife of Harry KaneKatie is a qualified fitness instructorCredit: InstagramSports science graduate Katie has a successful career as a fitness instructor and also works closely with the Harry Kane Foundation, recently working on a children’s mental health school campaign with Bounce Forward.Katie and family are currently living in Germany as ex Tottenham star Harry is currently enjoying his first season with Bayern Munich.But it’s not known if Kate is currently working as a fitness instructor after the move abroad and recent birth of fourth child Henry.Katie has a large reach on Instagram with 294k followers and could potentially command an estimated £850 per paid Instagram if she wanted to.She and Harry were childhood sweethearts, with the emotional striker telling fans he had finally married his best friend in the summer of 2019.Sasha Attwood, girlfriend of Jack GrealishSasha is a model and had worked with many fashion brandsCredit: InstagramShe and Jack have been together since their teensCredit: Tim StewartStunning Sasha has been modelling since she was a teenager, with big-money contracts for clothing firms Boohoo, Lipsy and hair giant GHD already under her belt.The 28-year-old partner of Manchester City heartthrob Jack Grealish is also a popular influencer, regularly sharing skincare and make-up tutorial videos on Instagram with her 264k followers. It’s estimated Sasha can earn upwards of £700 for each sponsored Instagram post.The couple appear together at high profile events and have been muted as the new Posh and Becks after Jack was named an ambassador for Gucci.Sasha has been by Jack’s side throughout his career after meeting at school in Solihull when they were 15.Fern Maguire, wife of Harry MaguireFern is reported to have led the call for securityCredit: InstagramFern and Harry got married in 2022Credit: InstagramQualified physio Fern was awarded a first class honours degree in      Science and  Physiotherapy in 2017.Since then she’s also picked up 114k followers and emerged as an influencer due to her high-profile relationship with the England and Manchester United footballer.While also carving out her own physio career, Fern has been a rock to Harry as she’s helped support him through some tough moments.The 29-year-old has not updated her Instagram since last summer so she may be working on personal projects or simply enjoying motherhood.But her faithful following means Fern could still be earning approximately £300 per paid grid post.Olivia Naylor, girlfriend of John StonesOlivia is a beauty entrepreneurCredit: Instagram @olivianaylorShe has been dating the Man City star since 2019Credit: InstagramEntrepreneur Olivia has built up her own thriving beauty business, setting up the Olivia Naylor Clinic and also the Brow and Blade Academy. She is an eyebrow specialist and also a trainer for permanent make-up.Olivia has also branched out into fashion, and is involved with Moosh, a children’s clothing firm.While Olivia’s official clinic account has 41.2k followers and her Brow and Blade Academy page has 9.4k, her personal Instagram has just 4100 and it does not appear she does any paid posts.Olivia, who started dating Man City defender John in 2019, has a child from a previous relationship.Megan Pickford, wife of JordanMegan is married to goalie JordanCredit: InstagramMegan and Jordan pictured last year, before the birth of their second childCredit: Instagram / @meganpickford_Megan has a degree of Childhood Studies from the University of Sunderland but also has worked as a fashion model.Since giving birth to son Arlo George and daughter Ostara Haze the blonde Wag seems fulfilled with her life as a wife and mother of two.She has an impressive 113k followers on Instagram where she regularly shares pictures of her life as a wife and mother, often travelling to exotic locations. Her high stats indicate her estimated wealth per grid post could be £300. Aine May, long-term partner of Conor GallagherAine is a model and trained dancerCredit: InstagramAine moved to London from CorkCredit: InstagramGlamorous Aine moved to London to pursue a dream of becoming a professional dancer however plans changed when she was signed to Pulse model agency.She’s appeared in many fashion campaigns and has built up 53.3k followers on Instagram with her antics. It’s estimated Aine could make around £200 per paid Instagram post.The blonde, from Cork, is regularly in the crowd to watch Conor in action and will no doubt be cheering the Chelsea midfielder on in Germany.Lauren Fryer, girlfriend of Declan RiceLauren is Declan’s childhood sweetheartCredit: Lauren Fryer InstagramDeclan’s childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer is a devoted mum to the couple’s son Jude.Not much is known about Lauren’s personal life since she keeps a very low profile.She is on social media but has never posted anything on her Instagram account, disappointing the 38.7k people who currently follow her page. If she ever did decide to share a paid post, it’s estimated Lauren could earn a potential £162 per post.No doubt she’ll be cheering Declan on and was seen with England flag face-paint at the Euros in 2021.Hannah Atkins, girlfriend of Trent Alexander-ArnoldHannah is a model and has been with Trent for four yearsCredit: BackGridModel Hannah is an up-and-coming star of the fashion industry, with previous collaborations with Boohoo and PrettyLittleThings.She’s been in a committed relationship with Liverpool defender Trent since 2020 and they are regularly spotted at high profile fashion events together.However despite her label as an influencer, stylish Hannah is low key on social media so her Instagram earnings are unclear.Anouska Santos, partner of Luke ShawAnouska has been with Luke since 2017Credit: InstagramThe couple now have three children, following the birth of a daughter two weeks agoCredit: INSTAGRAM @anouskasantosNot much is known about Anouska’s professional status, but she is currently enjoying life as a mum-of-three after the very recent arrival of her baby daughter.The 33-year-old, who went public with Luke in 2017, has amassed a following of 72.4k on Instagram by photos of her travelling experience, interior désign and other lifestyle content.Anouska could earn approximately £275 per post, judging by her number of followers and average reach.Manchester United star Luke is currently injured but one of the first names on the team-sheet when fit.Fingers crossed Luke and Anouska make it!Tolami Benson, Bukayo Saka’s partnerTolami is a fashion model with 39k followersCredit: InstagramMoney seems no issue for Saka’s long-term girlfriend Tolami Benson, 23, who regularly shares photographs of herself on holiday in far flung destinations.Fun-loving Tolami works as a fashion model and Instagram influencer, with a good engagement with her 39k followers, regularly attracting an average of 6000 likes per post.READ MORE SUN STORIESHer Instagram page doesn’t feature any photographs with Saka, but there are popular posts of Tomali wearing an Arsenal shirt.It’s estimated brands could pay her upwards of £220 per paid grid post as she shares photographs of herself living it up across the globe. 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      I’ve been in the Premier League for two years, won almost every trophy in football and had Aguero ask for my shirt

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      JULIAN ALVAREZ only turned 24 a couple of months ago . . . yet he has already won the lot.Last season the forward helped Manchester City win the Treble — and has since added the Super Cup and Club World Cup.Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez has already won everythingCredit: GettyAlvarez was part of Man City’s Treble-winning team last seasonCredit: AFPMan City legend Sergio Aguero has requested Alvarez’s shirtCredit: GettyAnd in the midst of all that, Alvarez was part of the Argentina side that lifted the World Cup in December 2022, adding to the Copa America they won a year earlier.His medal collection will already be envied by footballers past and present, all over the world, and he has only been a professional player for a few years.So the only thing left for the Etihad hero to do now is . . . try to win them all again.And with plenty of years left in his career, the former River Plate star sees no reason why he cannot do it.Read More on FootballAhead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace, Alvarez said: “There’s been  a lot of trophies in a short amount of time — but I want to keep growing as a player and  person.“And why not win all the same titles again?“It’s a lot of titles, yes, but I just want to keep doing it.“I will keep training and will keep working for the fans so we can get more pleasure out of winning.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFor now, the gongs he has won are split between Manchester and South America but one day he will put them all together.Smiling, he explained: “Some are in Argentina and some are here with me in the UK.Animated Pep Guardiola berates Jack Grealish at full-time after Man City are frustrated by Arsenal in title showdown “The World Cup one is in Argentina — in a special cabinet.”One person who will certainly be envious of his glittering collection is City’s 260-goal all-time record scorer Sergio Aguero.His fellow Argentine has an impressive array of silverware from an unforgettable decade of success at the Etihad from 2011 until 2021.But the World Cup and Champions League always eluded him.Alvarez has always been in awe of Aguero and sought his advice when the opportunity to sign for Pep Guardiola’s side first arose in 2021.But, recently, Aguero reached out to him for a signed City shirt to give to a good cause.Alvarez, who finally joined City in the summer of 2022 for £14million from River Plate, said: “Kun [Aguero] and I talk a lot — maybe not as much as we used to as he’s outside of football.“He’s doing a lot of streaming now. But we talk when we can.Aguero asked for Alvarez’s signed shirt“Before I moved here I asked him for advice, yes — what to do in Manchester, how is the city.“I used to watch him as a kid, the same as I watched Messi. He’s always been an example for me but especially now I play for City.”The two countrymen missed each other at the Etihad by just 12 months so never got the chance to play up front together.Instead, Alvarez shares striking duties with Erling Haaland, who will surely break Aguero’s records if he stays at the Etihad for the long term.Alvarez dismissed suggestions that he and the Norwegian cannot work together as a pair and insists they can be a formidable duo.He said: “It’s a pleasure to play with him always. We have shown we can play together and give a lot to the team when we do.Alvarez can play with Haaland“I’m used to playing with other strikers — ever since I was a child I have always shared the forward roles with other guys.“But we have demonstrated that we can play together to help the team. We try to work together and I have the feeling we can do it.”Alvarez has generally been in Haaland’s shadow since they arrived at the Etihad almost two years ago.Yet just as he did in the Treble-winning campaign, the Argentine has made a big contribution, scoring 16 times already this term.He said: “I’ve played more this  season — the first year I had to be more patient.  “I’ve played in different positions,  as a nine or ten. But I’m happy to be playing a lot more. It depends, I can adapt to both nine or ten but I would  say that I prefer playing as a nine.“Players here need to be able to adapt to what the manager says and sometimes it can be a bit confusing changing a lot. But you just have to adapt.”Alvarez’s nicknameAlvarez has certainly adapted to life in England and has even brought his boyhood nickname with him to the Premier League.He was dubbed La Arana — the Spider — as a  young player because he looked like he had many legs, such was the speed he moved at. So it makes him smile when it is used as his name is announced after a goal when he is a sub at the Etihad.His ‘Spider’ goal celebration has also been seen regularly by City fans over the past couple of seasons.Alvarez, whose side need maximum points  at Palace to keep the title heat on rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, said: “It was out of nowhere.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We were playing with my brothers and friends. One day they called me Arana — Spider — and now it sticks.“City asked if I wanted to hear that. I said I’d rather it be in Spanish as Arana is my nickname, rather than Spider. I love that I’m still called it.”Alvarez continues to shine at Man City despite playing behind Erling Haaland More