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      Watch Kyle Walker and estranged wife Annie Kilner meet for first time since Lauryn Goodman baby bombshell

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      KYLE Walker and his estranged wife have met for the first time since his Lauryn Goodman baby bombshell.Annie Kilner dumped Manchester City defender Walker last week over his love child with model Lauryn.
      Kyle Walker and his estranged wife have met for the first time since his Lauryn Goodman baby bombshellCredit: Dan Charity / Commissioned by The Sun
      Annie dressed all in blackCredit: Dan Charity
      Kyle, 33, collected cases before father and son headed to last night’s Fifa Best Awards in LondonCredit: ©Karwai Tang
      The couple were spotted meeting for the first time since their shock split as Annie handed over their eldest son Roman to Man City’s Kyle, in Prestbury, Cheshire.
      Annie – who is six months pregnant with their fourth child – was seen putting on a brave face as the couple spoke briefly.
      She is due in March and gave a glimpse of her bump.
      Kyle, 33, collected cases before father and son headed to last night’s Fifa Best Awards in London.
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      Before the event Walker posed for stylish snaps at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in nearby Mayfair.
      Annie is considering divorce and has even hired Coleen Rooney’s victorious Wagatha Christie lawyer, Paul Lunt.
      It comes as Lauryn spoke in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, and said she revealed the truth so they could all “live their lives like adults”.
      The emotional 32-year-old said: “I kept saying to Kyle, ‘You need to tell her.
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      “You need to tell Annie that you are our daughter’s father and you are having a relationship with your children.
      “We need to start 2024 out in an open way. If everyone knows where they stand they can make their own adult choices in life’.
      “I didn’t want to cause any more heartache for Annie or be a b***h but I had to tell her because Kyle was too weak to do it.
      “There were hearings coming up surrounding our daughter, there was paperwork flying around and legal meetings had taken place and Annie needed to know the truth before something went public.
      “Kyle was happy hiding the truth because he was having two families and was scared about what would happen when Annie knew but I kept saying to him, ‘Our daughter can’t be a secret, she is a human’.
      “I didn’t want them to split up or cause harm but it had to be out in the open for all of our sakes.
      “When I told Annie, she was cool and calm.”
      But, now fresh text messages from Lauryn Goodman’s phone in July 2022 revealed she was “ready to finish” Walker’s marriage.
      She texted a pal: “Ready to finish them” — then added laughing and heart emojis.
      Another message read: “Ask him if he wants to go with me again? I’m down for baby number 2 [five laughing emojis].”
      A pal who sent the text messages to The Sun said: “Lauryn is insisting that she never interfered in their marriage, but I beg to differ — these messages to me say the complete opposite.”
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      Lauryn became pregnant three months later after a secret rendezvous with Walker in London and gave birth to a girl in July last year.
      The influencer also has a three-year-old son with Walker, from a brief relationship while he and Annie were apart.
      The couple met for the first time since Annie learned about Kyle’s love child with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Dan Charity / Commissioned by The Sun
      Walker and Annie met in Prestbury, CheshireCredit: Dan Charity / Commissioned by The Sun More

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      Kyle Walker speaks ‘personally’ on stage at Fifa awards after being dumped by wife Annie Kilner over Lauryn Goodman baby

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      KYLE Walker last night spoke “personally” on stage at a Fifa awards show – after being dumped by his wife Annie Kilner over his baby with Lauryn Goodman.The Manchester City defender appeared at the Best FIFA Football Awards at the Apollo Theatre in London.
      Kyle Walker spoke ‘personally’ at a Fifa awards showCredit: .
      He appeared on stage with Pep Guardiola and Ruben DiasCredit: .
      Kyle Walker is attending the Best FIFA Football Awards at the Apollo TheatreCredit: ©Karwai Tang
      The star posed for an official photo portrait before the galaCredit: Getty
      Walker has been dumped by his long-suffering wife Annie KilnerCredit: Getty
      The Manchester City defender fathered a second love child with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Getty
      He arrived alongside his son Roman, whom he shares with his estranged wife Annie Kilner.
      Walker was named in the FIFA FIFPRO’s Men’s World 11 alongside teammates Ruben Dias, John Stones, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
      Manager Pep Guardiola was honoured as The Best FIFA Men’s Coach
      Walker went on stage to collect his award with fellow City defender Dias and Guardiola.
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      He said: “First of all good evening everyone.
      “It’s a great honour to be here. Obviously personally, for me, for Ruben. We’re representing everyone. To honour the boss.
      “He doesn’t like me to call him boss, he likes me to call him Pep.
      “To work with Pep day in, day out for seven years now has been a great honour.
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      “He’s taught me a lot on the field. The player I was when I joined from Tottenham to now Man City is I’d say a great thing.
      “For me to be here on this stage with this trophy in my hand is a big success to him as well.”
      Before the event Walker posed for stylish snaps at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in nearby Mayfair.
      It came hours after Annie was spotted for the first time since discovering Walker fathered a second love child with Lauryn Goodman.
      The long-suffering wife, 30, was pictured smiling behind the wheel of her luxury Mercedes 4×4 driving through Cheshire this morning.
      And yesterday, Walker and Annie – who is six months pregnant – were pictured together for the first time since the split as Annie handed over Roman in Prestbury, Cheshire.
      The bombshell Boxing Day revelation saw the love rat Manchester City defender, 33, turfed out of the family’s sprawling £2.5million pad.
      In an online statement Annie revealed the pair, who share three sons together, were splitting.
      She wrote: “I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the intensity of the media spotlight.
      “Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together; I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.
      “I do not wish to comment on the position any further. For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time.”
      And, her fuming dad has also begged her not to go back to the footballer – or he will disown her.
      Annie is considering divorce and has even hired Coleen Rooney’s victorious Wagatha Christie lawyer, Paul Lunt.
      It comes as Lauryn spoke in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, and said she revealed the truth so they could all “live their lives like adults”.
      The emotional 32-year-old said: “I kept saying to Kyle, ‘You need to tell her.
      “You need to tell Annie that you are our daughter’s father and you are having a relationship with your children.
      “‘We need to start 2024 out in an open way. If everyone knows where they stand they can make their own adult choices in life’.
      “I didn’t want to cause any more heartache for Annie or be a b***h but I had to tell her because Kyle was too weak to do it.
      “There were hearings coming up surrounding our daughter, there was paperwork flying around and legal meetings had taken place and Annie needed to know the truth before something went public.
      “Kyle was happy hiding the truth because he was having two families and was scared about what would happen when Annie knew but I kept saying to him, ‘Our daughter can’t be a secret, she is a human’.
      “I didn’t want them to split up or cause harm but it had to be out in the open for all of our sakes.
      “When I told Annie, she was cool and calm.”
      But, now fresh text messages from Lauryn Goodman’s phone in July 2022 revealed she was “ready to finish” Walker’s marriage.
      She texted a pal: “Ready to finish them” — then added laughing and heart emojis.
      Another message read: “Ask him if he wants to go with me again? I’m down for baby number 2 [five laughing emojis].”
      A pal who sent the text messages to The Sun said: “Lauryn is insisting that she never interfered in their marriage, but I beg to differ — these messages to me say the complete opposite.”
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      Lauryn became pregnant three months later after a secret rendezvous with Walker in London and gave birth to a girl in July last year.
      The influencer also has a three-year-old son with Walker, from a brief relationship while he and Annie were apart.
      Walker dressed in a stylish black suitCredit: Getty
      The photoshoot took place at a fancy hotelCredit: Getty
      Walker was in London for an awards show in the West EndCredit: Getty More

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      Annie Kilner smiles as she’s seen for first time since dumping Kyle Walker over second love child with Lauryn Goodman

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      ANNIE Kilner has been spotted for the first time since discovering her husband Kyle Walker fathered a second love child with Lauryn Goodman. The long-suffering wife, 30, was pictured smiling behind the wheel of her luxury Mercedes 4×4 driving through Cheshire this morning.
      Annie Kilner was seen driving around Cheshire in her MercedesCredit: Zenpix
      The mum-of-three was spotted for the first time since discovering husband Kyle Walker fathered a second love child with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Zenpix
      The bombshell Boxing Day revelation saw the love rat Manchester City defender, 33, turfed out of the family’s sprawling £2.5million pad.
      In an online statement Annie revealed the pair, who share three sons together, were splitting.
      She wrote: “I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the intensity of the media spotlight.
      “Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together; I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.
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      “I do not wish to comment on the position any further. For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time.”
      And, her fuming dad has also begged her not to go back to the footballer – or he will disown her.
      Annie has privately vowed to proceed with a divorce and has even hired Coleen Rooney’s victorious Wagatha Christie lawyer, Paul Lunt.
      The shamed England ace was pictured for the first time following the scandal three days ago.
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      He was spotted arriving at training in his Audi and attempted to hide his face with the sun visor.
      Earlier the same day, Walker released his own statement in a public Instagram apology.
      The post read: “Annie is an amazing woman and I can only apologise for the upset I’ve caused her.
      “She’s been part of my life for so long and that will never change for the sake of our children.
      “I would ask for privacy for all of our family, and especially our young children, whilst we work through these difficult times.”
      It comes as Lauryn spoke in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, and said she revealed the truth so they could all “live their lives like adults”.
      The emotional 32-year-old said: “I kept saying to Kyle, ‘You need to tell her.
      “‘You need to tell Annie that you are our daughter’s father and you are having a relationship with your children.
      “‘We need to start 2024 out in an open way. If everyone knows where they stand they can make their own adult choices in life’.
      “I didn’t want to cause any more heartache for Annie or be a b***h but I had to tell her because Kyle was too weak to do it.
      “There were hearings coming up surrounding our daughter, there was paperwork flying around and legal meetings had taken place and Annie needed to know the truth before something went public.
      “Kyle was happy hiding the truth because he was having two families and was scared about what would happen when Annie knew but I kept saying to him, ‘Our daughter can’t be a secret, she is a human’.
      “I didn’t want them to split up or cause harm but it had to be out in the open for all of our sakes.
      “When I told Annie, she was cool and calm.”
      But, now fresh text messages from Lauryn Goodman’s phone in July 2022 revealed she was “ready to finish” Walker’s marriage.
      She texted a pal: “Ready to finish them” — then added laughing and heart emojis.
      Another message read: “Ask him if he wants to go with me again? I’m down for baby number 2 [five laughing emojis].”
      A pal who sent the text messages to The Sun said: “Lauryn is insisting that she never interfered in their marriage, but I beg to differ — these messages to me say the complete opposite.”
      Lauryn became pregnant three months later after a secret rendezvous with Walker in London and gave birth to a girl in July last year.
      The influencer also has a three-year-old son with Walker, from a brief relationship while he and Annie were apart.
      Lauryn Goodman revealed the news the day after Boxing DayCredit: Splash
      Annie, 30, announced she was separating from Walker after he led a double life
      Walker and Annie have three sonsCredit: Getty

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      Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner ditches ring after being sent pic of him playing with baby he shares with Lauryn Goodman

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      DEVASTATED Annie Kilner has ditched her wedding ring in the wake of her love-rat hubby Kyle’s latest sex scandal.And her furious dad has begged her not to go back to him – or he will disown her.
      Annie Kilner wearing her wedding ring last yearCredit: BackGrid
      Kyle Walker has been dumped by his wifeCredit: Getty
      Annie’s family are begging her not to go back to himCredit: Getty
      Lauryn with Walker’s daughter pictured on Thursday
      Sources said confirmation he had fathered a second child with model Lauryn Goodman had “broken” her.
      She has privately vowed to divorce the England ace and has even hired Coleen Rooney’s victorious Wagatha Christie lawyer, Paul Lunt.
      But the ongoing scandal has also sparked a major family rift – with sources warning of more heartache to come.
      One told how Annie’s dad has not spoken to Kyle since April 2020 after he was unmasked as the father of Lauryn’s first child, Kairo, now three.
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      The pair agreed to bury the hatchet at Christmas and even celebrated together at the Walker family home.
      But 24 hours later Kyle’s secret second baby was revealed.
      The source said: “Annie’s dad hadn’t spoken to Kyle since Kairo was born three years ago.
      “He refused to have anything to do with him.
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      “They had only just got back on speaking terms in the last few months and he agreed to join the family for Christmas in Prestbury.
      “It will almost certainly be the last time.
      “When Lauryn’s messages dropped on Boxing Day, Annie’s dad hit the roof.
      “He loves his daughter with all his heart and can’t bear to see her in such pain.

      “He’s now told her he will disown her if she takes him back this time.
      “They had previously encouraged her to give it a go, despite everything, but this is the final straw.”
      The source added: “Kyle’s mum and dad are sticking by him.
      “And Annie’s parents are desperate to stand by her.
      “There’s no way she will go back to him – their marriage is over.”
      Annie spoke movingly of her upbringing in a 2020 interview with the Sun on Sunday.

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      She fondly recalled: “I was brought up by a loving family with good, solid morals.
      “My mum and dad are obsessed with each other and I wanted the same with Kyle.
      “But without me there he struggled to resist the temptations.
      “Like a lot of men he wanted to have his cake and eat it.”
      The couple met as teenagers in their home city of Sheffield.
      But their troubles began after he made a £50million move from Tottenham to Manchester City in 2017.
      In 2019 it emerged he had romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley.
      Model Annie kicked him out but gave him another chance.
      He was moving his stuff back in when he had a brief fling with Lauryn and she fell pregnant. Kyle moved out of the family home and began renting a luxury £8,000-a-month apartment in nearby Hale, Cheshire.
      He pleaded with Annie to take him back but was then exposed for breaking Covid rules by hosting a £2,200 orgy with two hookers.
      Lauryn gave birth to Kairo in April then publicly unmasked Walker as his dad.
      Annie took him back again and he proposed with a £250,000  ring.The couple wed in December 2021 at Mottram Hall, Cheshire.
      It comes as the player romped with Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown in his Bentley 4×4 and was caught having a Covid busting orgy with two hookers.
      Last March the City star was seen on CCTV exposing himself in a bar and snogging a woman.
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      He dirty-danced with the woman — not his wife — and a female friend after he arrived at the Manchester venue drunk with male pals.
      Walker later voluntarily attended a police station for an interview for indecent exposure.
      Devastated Annie, 30, was sent a message on Boxing DayCredit: Tim Stewart
      Kyle broke cover for the first time since the split yesterday
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      Shamed Kyle Walker seen for first time since being dumped by wife when she found out he fathered Lauryn Goodman’s child

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      SHAMED Kyle Walker has been seen for the first time since being dumped by wife when she found out he fathered Lauryn Goodman’s child.The Manchester City defender was spotted arriving at training in his Audi this afternoon.
      Kyle Walker has been seen the first time since his split with Annie KilnerCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The Manchester City star was spotted arriving at trainingCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Walker put down his car’s sun shade in an apparent effort to hide his faceCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      He is thought to have fathered a second child with Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Walker put down his car’s sun visor in an apparent effort to hide his face.
      Annie dumped Walker after confronting him over claims he’d fathered a second child with model Lauryn Goodman.
      She had previously agreed to stand by the Manchester City ace despite his 2019 fling with model Lauryn.
      A source said the marriage had been on the rocks for months after Lauryn, 32, taunted her online about the identity of the baby’s father.
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      The insider said: “Annie didn’t want to believe it, but she was obviously suspicious after his previous love child.
      “If it is true, how can he be so stupid to do it again?
      “I feel sorry for Annie and the kids. The truth is she loves him.”
      Friends said there was “no chance” Annie would reconcile with Walker.
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      The love rat defender, 33, is no longer living at his family’s sprawling £2.5million pad in Cheshire.
      Lauryn – who gave birth to a baby girl in July – has long been dogged by rumours that Kyle is the father.
      She was seen for the first time since the couple’s split on a coffee run in Sussex while cradling her daughter. 
      Lauryn juggled car keys, a coffee and her phone while wearing black flared leggings, a black fleece and Adidas shoes.
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      Walker’s shock split with Kilner comes after a series of sex scandals involving the Three Lions full-back who captained his country for the first time in November.
      The pair first met in their home city Sheffield when she was 15 and he 17.
      He moved from Sheffield United to Tottenham and established himself as a first team regular.
      But Walker was dogged by a series of controversies after his £50million move to City in 2017.
      Annie kicked him out in 2019 after Ex On The Beach star Laura Brown said they repeatedly romped in his Bentley.
      She took the £160,000-a-week defender back but gave him the boot again when he revealed Instagram influencer Lauryn Goodman, 32, was having his baby.
      Walker moved into an £8,000-a-month flat nearby Hale, Cheshire -— but was then caught breaching lockdown rules by having an orgy with two sex workers.
      The defender and a pal agreed to pay escort Louise McNamara, 21, and a 24-year-old Brazilian call girl £2,200 in cash.
      He told the girls his name was “Kai” before pulling out gold-coloured Shine condoms.
      He apologised before breaking lockdown rules a second time just weeks later during visits to see his family.
      Despite fathering another child, the couple reunited after Annie vowed to stay together for the sake of their three young kids.
      Last March the City star was seen on CCTV exposing himself in a bar and snogging a woman.
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      He dirty-danced with the woman — not his wife — and a female friend after he arrived at the Manchester venue drunk with male pals.
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      Lauryn Goodman seen for first time after it’s revealed Kyle Walker fathered model’s baby while married

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      LAURYN Goodman has been seen for the first time since Kyle Walker was dumped by his wife. The England star was dumped after wife Annie was sent a message about a “second love child” with Instagram influencer Lauryn.
      Lauryn Goodman has been seen for the first time since reports that Kyle Walker is the dad of her daughterCredit: Splash
      Kyle has been dumped by his wife Annie
      Devastated Annie, 30, was sent a message on Boxing Day
      Lauryn was spotted carrying the five-month-old tot while on a coffee run in SussexCredit: Splash
      The model – who gave birth to a baby girl in July – has long been dogged by rumours that Kyle is the father.
      She was seen for the first time since the couple’s split on a coffee run in Sussex while cradling her daughter. 
      Lauryn juggled car keys, a coffee and her phone while wearing black flared leggings, a black fleece and Adidas shoes.
      Lauryn had a brief relationship with footballer Kyle in 2019. The pair then had a son called Kairo in April 2020.
      They conceived the youngster during their short relationship when Kyle was temporarily split from Annie Kilner – who finally dumped him this week.
      In November 2021, Kyle and Annie – who have three sons together – got married, before announcing their separation. 
      In March 2023, Lauryn revealed that she was expecting her second child – and kept tight-lipped about her daughter’s paternity, only revealing he “is a footballer”.
      Yesterday The Sun revealed Annie, 30, was sent a message “out of the blue” on Boxing Day alleging that Kyle was the father of Lauryn’s second baby.
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      Tearful Annie confronted the Man City full-back and the pair argued before she ordered him to leave the family home.
      A source said: “It absolutely floored her, he’d humiliated her once and now she suspected he’d done it again with the same woman.
      “It came out of the blue on Boxing Day- couldn’t have been a worse time to receive such a claim about her husband.”
      Another source told how the marriage had been on the rocks for months after Lauryn taunted her online about the identity of the baby’s father.

      They added: “She didn’t want to believe it, but she was obviously suspicious after his previous love child.”
      The source said Kyle had moved into a luxury apartment in Prestbury, Cheshire, but continues to see the three kids he has with Annie.
      Friends said there was “no chance” Annie would reconcile with the shamed player who has remained tight-lipped.
      Annie wrote on Instagram yesterday: “I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the intensity of the media spotlight.
      “Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.
      “I do not wish to comment on the position any further.
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      “For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time.”
      Any divorce could spark a multi-million legal battle over his £30million fortune. More

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      Kyle Walker was dumped after wife confronted him over claims he’d fathered SECOND child with model Lauryn Goodman

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      ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker was dumped after his wife confronted him over claims he’d fathered a second child with model Lauryn Goodman.Annie, 30, received a ­message “out of the blue” on Boxing Day alleging that Kyle, 33, was the dad.
      Kyle Walker was dumped after his wife Annie confronted him over claims he’d fathered a second child with model Lauryn GoodmanCredit: BackGrid
      Lauryn gave birth to Kyle’s son Kairo in April 2020Credit: Instagram
      Devastated Annie, 30, was sent a message on Boxing Day alleging that Kyle was the dad of the model’s second babyCredit: Getty
      Furious Annie Walker has hired Coleen Rooney’s victorious Wagatha Christie lawyer in her battle with love-rat hubby Kyle.
      Pals say Annie has privately vowed to seek a divorce with a fight looming over his £30million fortune.
      We told yesterday how she has booted out the England star — and her family are also keen for her to make the split permanent.
      The Sun can also reveal that Annie dumped Kyle over claims he had fathered a second love child with model Lauryn Goodman, 32.
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      The pair have son Kairo, three, following a fling in 2019 while he was briefly separated from Annie.
      Lauryn gave birth to a girl last July and has been dogged by rumours Kyle is the dad.
      Sources say Annie was “floored” after receiving a message on Boxing Day which made the same claim.
      The source added: “He’d humiliated her once and now Annie suspected he’d done it again with the same woman.
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      “It came out of the blue, it couldn’t have been a worse time.”
      The couple had a showdown and Annie kicked him out of their £2.5million mansion in Cheshire.
      She has had a series of heart-to-hearts with Coleen, wife of former England striker Wayne.
      Annie has “lawyered up” with legal whizz Paul Lunt, who acted for Coleen in her libel battle with Wag Becky Vardy.
      Annie has also recruited top PR agent Rachel Monk.
      Incredibly, Kyle ditched his spokeswoman and also hired Miss Monk to manage the scandal.
      Annie had previously agreed to stand by the Manchester City ace despite his 2019 fling with model Lauryn.
      Annie branded his betrayal “obscene” but insisted on ­keeping their family together. But she finally snapped after their ­Boxing Day row.
      Another source said the marriage had been on the rocks for months after Lauryn taunted her online about the identity of the baby’s father.
      The source added: “Annie didn’t want to believe it, but she was obviously suspicious after his previous love child.”
      The source said Kyle has moved into an apartment in Prestbury, Cheshire, but still sees his and Annie’s three kids.
      The source added: “If it is true, how can he be so stupid to do it again? I feel sorry for Annie and the kids. The truth is she loves him.”
      Friends said there was “no chance” Annie would reconcile.
      Kyle, who captained the Three Lions against North Macedonia in November, has remained silent.
      She announced their separation on Wednesday following a series of secret legal meetings.
      Annie wrote on Instagram: “I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the ­intensity of the media spotlight.
      “Sadly, after many years of ­marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.”
      She added: “I do not wish to ­comment on the position any ­further.
      “For now, I ask that the ­privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time.”
      The couple wed in November 2021 but have been together for 15 years after meeting as teenagers in their home city of Sheffield.
      Annie loyally followed Kyle when he signed for Tottenham, and when he made his £50million move to Manchester City in 2017.
      But sex scandals followed — including a sordid 2019 fling with TV reality star Laura Brown.
      Annie took him back, but within weeks Lauryn was pregnant with Kairo.
      He confessed to Annie in a phone call from training in ­February 2020 and Kairo was born that April.
      Despite the ­heartache, Annie agreed to take him back again for the sake of their kids.
      She later revealed the pain he had inflicted in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, saying: “I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again because of what he’s done.
      “It makes me really sad that I’ve been damaged so badly when I’ve done nothing to deserve it. I love Kyle dearly and I’ll always love him, but to do this to me . . . after three kids?”
      She added: “I’ve tried to hate him but how can I hate the man my kids love so much?
      “Before the infidelity he was my best friend, my soulmate. I could count on him for anything. But none of what I thought we had feels real because he stabbed me in the back.”
      She also spoke of her pain as she wondered if Kairo looked like Kyle.
      Kyle had promised to have nothing to do with Lauryn or his son.
      But after a legal meeting in September 2022 they began communicating and he was secretly seeing Kairo up to twice a week.
      A source said: “Lauryn has always wanted Kyle to be a part of Kairo’s life.
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      “Kyle and Lauryn only discussed their son and there was nothing else to it, but if he didn’t tell Annie it’s not surprising she was upset to find out.
      “They are constantly in touch but it is all for the sake of their boy.”       
      Pals Annie and Coleen Rooney pictured last summerCredit: BackGrid
      Friends said there was ‘no chance’ Annie would reconcile with the playerCredit: BackGrid
      Instagram influencer Lauryn gave birth to a baby girl in JulyCredit: Splash More

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      Sadio Mane wed teen, 18, in ‘arranged marriage’ but pair never dated because she was ‘too young’, dad-in-law reveals

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      FORMER Liverpool star Sadio Mane appeared to have a traditional arranged marriage to his teenage wife but the pair never dated, his father-in-law has revealed.Mane, 31, tied the knot with Aissata Tamba, 18,  in a secret ceremony in Keur Massar, in Dakar, just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
      Aisha’s dad said the couple never dated before getting marriedCredit: Magvision Evens
      Mane is said to have met Aisha when she was 16 years oldCredit: Magvision Evens
      Aisha posing before her wedding that took place in Keur Massar on SundayCredit: Magvision Evens
      Aisha’s dad confirmed his daughter is 18 years oldCredit: Univers info TV
      The happy couple were pictured smiling following the low-key ceremony in Senegal which was attended by close friends and family.
      The pair met through Mane’s agent who was friends with Aisha’s construction boss dad when she was 16, it has emerged.
      Aisha’s dad Amadou Tamba said the pair was introduced “more than two years ago” but clarified his daughter is now 18 years old amid conflicting reports she is 19 years old.
      The couple is thought to have kept their relationship secret before their wedding but Mr Tamba also said they never dated before getting married.
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      He told local Univers Info: “My wife and Aisha visited their (Mane’s) family one day, and this is where he met her for the first time.
      “He probably saw something special in her and his parents appreciated her as well. They came to see me.
      “We discussed as per the tradition, agreed on everything and waited for this day to happen.
      “They were not dating because Aisha was still young.”
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      The marriage was reportedly agreed when Aisha was still at school but both families decided to wait until she reached 18 – with Mane taking care of her bills.
      Mr Tamba, a constructor, added: “With the values and all that she heard about him, she accepted voluntarily. But as parents we also guided and advised her to freely make up her mind. God did what’s best for her.”
      And friends of the family said Aisha’s dad is good friends with Mane’s uncle, who acted as a go-between between the two families for a formal marriage proposal to be made.
      The couple were introduced after her constructor dad Madou Tamba met with Sadio’s agent Bacary Cisse for a project.
      The ex-Bayern Munich footballer has funded a number of charitable construction projects in his hometown Bambali, including a school, a health centre, a post office and most recently a small football stadium.
      He has also provided laptops for the school, a 4G network for the entire community and £60 (70 euros) a month for every family in his old neighbourhood.
      The pair, who are from the same area in Senegal are seen grinning in photos surrounded by friends and family during the ceremony in Dakar.
      Snaps of the wedding were shared on Instagram and received more than 85,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
      Unlike her sports star spouse, Aisha appears to remain out of the spotlight and has no presence on social media.
      Speaking to local media following the wedding, Sadio admitted he was overjoyed after receiving so many congratulations.
      “Honestly, I am happy [with] the fact the president has congratulated me just as much as, well, I would say not just my team-mates,” he said.
      “I think that all the people have congratulated me and wished me [luck] so I am happy and I hope that it’ll be okay.”
      Mane also made light of jokes surrounding his marriage to his 18-year-old bride as Senegal’s president Macky Sall received the national squad ahead of AFCON.
      “First of all, I would like to warmly congratulate our national Nianthi, Sadio Mane, who has just got married,” Sall said.
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      “I called him up so that we could applaud him and wish him a happy marriage.
      “May God bless your home and your descendants. From now on you have another job apart from scoring goals.”
      The former Liverpool star is said to have been paying Aisha’s bills while she was at schoolCredit: Instagram / @magvision_evens_official
      The pair got married in a secret ceremony in SenegalCredit: Bayo News Network
      The footballer speaking for the first time after tying the knotCredit: DATV More