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    Fans dig up Jack Grealish’s awkward interview about Rihanna after Man City star meets iconic singer in New York

    JACK GREALISH’S dream came true after meeting iconic singer Rihanna in New York. The billionaire music legend was in the Big Apple to watch Manchester City’s 3-2 pre-season friendly loss to AC Milan. Old Jack Grealish interview at Aston Villa talking about Rihanna, TwitterCredit: TwitterJack Grealish meets Rihanna in New YorkCredit: InstagramAnd after the match, she posed with Grealish, Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah.Grealish made his admiration for Rihanna known after the game – and in fact years before. Fans dug up an old interview during his Aston Villa days where he admitted the chart-topper was a celebrity he’d love to meet. Asked why, Grealish awkwardly said: “Because she’s pretty.” READ MORE ON GREALISHAway from her looks, he also added: “I like her music as well.” Grealish posted a picture of the pair together on Instagram and wrote: “I’ll tell you truth… First time I’ve been star struck in a long while. “(Rihanna) Lovely to meet you after the game yesterday.” Grealish started the game against Milan with Erling Haaland and James McAtee scoring for City.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut a double from Lorenzo Colombo and winner from Marco Nasti separated the sides. Grealish missed out on this summer’s Euros after being omitted from the England squad that made it to the final against Spain. But he did celebrate girlfriend Sasha Attwood becoming pregnant. Rihanna has two sons – RZA and Riot – with rapper ASAP Rocky.But she has not released an album since 2016 with her Fenty beauty line helping shoot her net worth up to £1BILLION.Grealish and Sasha Attwood are expecting their first child togetherCredit: instagram/@sasha__rebecca’Rihanna and Asap Rocky in June 2024Credit: GettyRihanna’s Fenty beauty line has helped her become a billionaireCredit: Instagram/fenti More

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    Who is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira? Meet the Tajikistani singer and boxer’s soon-to-be wife

    THREE-FOOT tall Abdu Rozik, the Tajikistani singer who came to prominence on Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16, is getting married.Here’s everything we know about his fiancée Amira — and when the couple is tying the knot.This instagram post from April 2024 shows Abdu Rozik proposing to AmiraCredit: Instagram @abdu_rozikWho is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira?The identity of Amira is somewhat of a mystery.Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Rozik said: “Her name is Amira and she is 19 years old.”She is studying business administration in a university in Sharjah.”She lives here and we both will make our home together here only.READ MORE ON Abdu Rozik”She is the most beautiful girl I have ever met.”And after accusations of his wedding being a publicity stunt, he added: “Just because I am not like others, people think I cannot get married.”Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babies.’There are so many people who are physically challenged. But they settle down and live their life happily.Most read in Boxing”I am aware how people are saying it’s a prank and that I’m doing all this for publicity.”But the whole world is watching what I’m doing through social media. I have over 8.2 million followers on Instagram. I will never fake something like that.”Abdu Rozik calls out Hasbulla for a fight and serenades our presenterAnd as to why Amira’s identity is somewhat hidden in the pictures he shared on social media, Rozik told the Free Press Journal: “I come from a country where we are not allowed to show the faces of our wives to people.”We both are very religious. We follow the same culture and even she is not comfortable sharing her pictures on social media.”How did Abdu Rozik and Amira meet?According to the man himself — whose full name is Abdu Rozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi — it was love at first sight, at least from his side.Speaking about how they first met, Rozik told the Hindustan Times: “It was so random… I had gone out to grab a bite at an eatery in Dubai.Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babiesAbdu RozikThe Hindustan Times”I never thought I would be lucky enough to meet the love of my life there.”I approached her and asked for her number, and that’s how we met.”From the moment I met her, I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.”When will Abdu Rozik and Amira marry?The wedding was postponed so Rozik can make his boxing debut.Abdu Rozik is a social media personality, reality TV star, singer and boxer from TajikistanAbdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6 — just one day before the singer was due to marry Amira.Rozik told SunSport last November: “Really I think Hasbulla is zero, nothing.”He doesn’t have any talent at all. I have singing talent. I have acting talent. I have boxing talent. I have DJ ing talent.”I’m intelligent. I have so much talent but Hasbullah doesn’t have any talent. I’m always ready, he’s scared of me.Rozik is making his boxing debut the day before he was due to get married to Amira”Because he doesn’t have any talent, he’s nothing, I don’t know why people love him so much and why people are supporting him.”He’s a chicken he doesn’t want to fight me. I’m ready. Hasbullah I’m coming for you and smashing your face in!”It is is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai, which kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai — this is 4pm BST (11am ET).Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST (4pm ET).Rozik’s opponent in his first fight is Hasbulla MagomedovThe fight will be broadcast live on Ex-Sports, and organisers have said the live stream will be free to watch on the app.Social Knockout 3’s full fight card for has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut, taking on his close friend Shero.While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.Rozik reignited his feud with Hasbulla in 2023Rozik’s combat sport bow comes one day before he was due to tie the knot with Amira on July 7, 2024 in Dubai.But the 20-year-old has said the fight will give him and his fiancee financial security going forward, adding that his wife supports the decision.He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.”After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Amira supports my decision fully as it will change a lot for us. It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”A new date for the wedding is yet to be set. More

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    World’s sexiest tennis star ‘sings Lewis Hamilton a sad pop song’ as she stuns in elegant outfit after F1 Monaco GP

    MARIA SHARAPOVA stunned in an elegant outfit while she “sang a sad pop song” with Lewis Hamilton.The world’s sexiest tennis ace and the F1 star were pictured together speaking on a panel at the Monaco GP.Maria Sharapova joked that she had been pictured ‘singing Lewis Hamilton a sad pop song’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/Sharapova was in Monaco for the iconic Grand PrixCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/She was dubbed the world’s sexiest tennis player throughout her careerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mariasharapova/Sharapova, 37, shared the picture on her Instagram account along with a few more snaps of her trip.In the pictures she was wearing an stunning red dress made by Stella McCartney.On the snap of the two of them together, she joked that it looked like they were signing a “sad pop song”.She captioned the post: “A few more from Monaco…🏁READ MORE F1 NEWS”Just singing a sad pop song with Lewis Hamilton.”And a hot red @stellamccartney number.”Sharapova is a huge F1 fan and has been a long-time friend of the future Ferrari driver.Her 4.6million followers loved the snaps as they flooded the comment section.Most read in MotorsportOne posted: “Gorgeous in red.”A second commented: “Meeting of the GOATs of their respective sports.”Lewis Hamilton grimaces as he ‘eats a dog biscuit’ in NFL schedule release video for team F1 star part ownsA third wrote: “So much talent in this picture!”A fourth said: “Queen. I would love to hear you sing, though.”Another added: “Maria is definitely singing a Kylie Minogue ballad to Lewis.”The 37-year-old retired in 2020 after claiming over £30million in career prize money.She had even been dubbed the “world’s sexiest tennis star” during her career.Sharapova has since regularly shown off her bold outfit choices on social media to the delight of her 4.6million Instagram followers.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe wowed fans earlier this month with a “fairy tale” dress at the Met Gala in New York.Meanwhile, Sharapova also rocked another bold outfit on a recent awards show red carpet as she turned heads at the event.Sharapova is a big F1 fanCredit: SplashAnd she loves to spend time on the catwalkCredit: RexShe has built up a huge online followingCredit: SplashThe tennis star has 4.6million followers on InstagramCredit: Rex🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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    ‘Please don’t play that at matches next season’, beg Luton fans after Coldplay reveal new song for Hatters at festival

    COLDPLAY paid tribute to Luton Town with a new song at the weekend – but some fans were far from happy about it.The band headlined BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend on Sunday at Stockwood Park in Luton.Coldplay singer Chris Martin dedicated a song to Luton while performing at Radio 1s Big WeekendCredit: GettyFans had a mixed response to the tuneTo close the festival, frontman Chris Martin took centre stage to sing a new song dedicated to the town titled ‘Orange’ – the colour of Luton’s home kit.Hatters fans had initially wanted Coldplay to change the lyrics to the song ‘Yellow’, which is a colour synonymous with the club’s arch rivals Watford.But instead, Martin sung: “It’s hard to be a football fan here in Luton town. Sometimes you do the best you can, still you find you’re going down.”We didn’t win all our matches, we didn’t win the Cup.Read More on Football”But when you get knocked down in Luton, you always get back up.”The official Luton Town X account shared a clip of the song online.A post also read: “Coldplay just said they love us 😁.”Some fans loved the tribute, with one person commenting: “RELEASE THE SONG.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother wrote: “That’s a new club song right there.”While a third said: “Thank you Coldplay!”Devastated Luton boss Rob Edwards left in TEARS as West Ham loss leaves club all but relegated from Premier LeagueHowever, others were not so complimentary, with one person saying: “Please don’t put that on ever at one of our matches next season. It’s absolutely tragic.”Another added: “This is quite possibly one of the most horrendous things I’ve ever seen.”While another commented: “This is absolutely tragic and embarrassing.”Luton were relegated back to the Championship earlier this month after finishing 18th in the Premier League table. More

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    Former Arsenal star now worth £180million thanks to kebab empire signs up Backstreet Boys for huge music festival

    ARSENAL cult hero Lukas Podolski has signed up legendary nineties boyband the Backstreet Boys to headline his new music festival in Germany.The 38-year-old created GLUCKSGEFUHLE Festival alongside Markus Krampe last year.Lukas Podolski has built up a business empireCredit: SplashThe former Arsenal star has now launched a music festivalCredit: Getty Images – GettyPodolski has signed the Backstreet Boys up to performCredit: AP:Associated PressIt quickly became Germany’s largest music festival, with 135,000 people visiting the Hockenheimring in Baden-Wurttemberg.The festival is set to return in September this year and up to 200,000 fans are expected to attend.Those in attendance will be treated to some star-studded performances from the likes of Lost Frequencies and Martin Garrix.The Backstreet Boys, famous for singing 90s hits ‘Everybody’ and ‘I Want It That Way’, have also been booked in for a set on the main stage.Read More on ArsenalGLUCKSGEFUHLE Festival is Podolski’s latest career venture outside of football.The ex-Germany international has built up his own business empire with a chain of kebab restaurants and an ice cream brand.SunSport even went to Cologne to try out the 130-cap German international’s ‘Poldi Sandwich’.The 130-cap Germany star’s business acumen has seen his net worth increase to a reported £177.5million.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPodolski has also launched a sports centre and a football tournament featuring influencers, former players and fans.And he is the founder of the Lukas Podolski Foundation for Sport and Education.Former Arsenal star Lukas Podolski explodes about McDonald’s as he defends prices of his kebab chainThe organisation helps to provide opportunities for socially disadvantaged children.Podolski is still playing football at the age of 38.He currently plays for Polish side Gornik Zabrze.The forward made 93 appearances during his three-year spell with Arsenal between 2012 and 2015.Prior to then he made 106 appearances for Bayern Munich and 181 FC Koln.Podolski’s business empireLUKAS PODOLSKI is worth nearly £180million after building his own business empire.
    The former Arsenal forward’s portfolio includes a chain of kebab shops and an ice cream brand in his native Germany.
    Meanwhile, he has also launched a music festival, sports centre and a football tournament featuring influencers, former players and fans.
    Podolski previously spent three years with the Gunners, winning the FA Cup in 2014.
    Back in Germany, though, the 38-year-old has been building his own business empire.
    He first launched his dessert brand Ice Cream United in 2017, two years after leaving Arsenal.
    The business was founded in the Belgian district of Cologne, the home of Podolski’s first professional club.
    A year later, his first Mangal Doner kebab shop opened in the city and now consists of around 30 branches across Germany. More

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    Wayne Rooney shows off his singing skills again at son Kit’s first Holy Communion

    ENGLAND legend Wayne Rooney has shown off his singing skills again — this time at son Kit’s first Holy Communion.The former Manchester United striker, 38, took to the stage as family and friends marked the day in a plush marquee at his Cheshire mansion.Wayne Rooney has shown off his singing skills againCredit: GettyWayne and wife Coleen hired the gospel Celebration Choir for the event — with the retired goal hero getting involved.Choir director Colin Williams said: “Beautiful event, good singing voice from Mr Rooney.”Member Yvonne Shelton added: “Yes, can sing.”The Rooneys shared a snap of eight-year-old Kit in a summer suit.READ MORE ON WAYNE ROONEYA source said: “Wayne loves getting up and singing at a party and Kit’s communion was no different.“His mates love it when he takes to the stage. He’s not got the best voice, but he’s not got the worst either.“He chose a gospel track and some of the professional singers in the room helped him out and were surprised by his talent.”Wayne was previously caught on camera singing in a pub with music superstar Ed Sheeran.Most read in FootballHe also sang a duet with former teammate Phil Jones at Roma defender Chris Smalling’s wedding to model Sam Cooke.But not all his performances have hit the mark.Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant that would make Man Utd hardman proudIn January Man United technical director Darren Fletcher, who played with Rooney at United, told how Wazza was once booed off stage by his teammates during a boozy night out.After United won the Premier League in 2013, Rio Ferdinand invited some of his team-mates to his restaurant where they enjoyed a performance from rock band Stereophonics.Ferdinand revealed the Sterephonics were “brilliant” before Fletcher reminded him about how the night ended.Fletcher said: “Wazza used to think he could be lead singer didn’t he? Remember the night he got booed off and he lost his head?” More

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    My dad played for Fergie’s Premier League title-winning teams.. I quit academy after two years for very different career

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Brian McClair’s son could have followed in his footsteps.The former striker, 60, spent 11 years at Old Trafford as a player and returned for more as a coach.Brian McClair poses with son Liam ahead of his testimonialCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdLiam McClair has branched out from the family businessHis son Liam was also on United’s books during Sir Alex Ferguson’s legendary reign – playing alongside the likes of Matty James and Federico Macheda.But injury problems derailed his career and he ended up featuring at Old Trafford via a different route.He told PlanetFootball: “I was 15 and had a few trial matches and signed a contract at the academy – it wasn’t a schoolboy one, so I continued to go to school at the same time.“I was involved with the Under-18s who Paul McGuinness was coaching, but predominantly I was injured.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I ripped a quad muscle just as I signed for them so I was out for about eight months with the rehab at Carrington, then I came back for a month or two, went to the Milk Cup, where we finished runners-up to Sao Paulo, I think, in 2007.“Then I had keyhole surgery on my ankle, which was down to a previous injury, so I was out for another eight months. So I wasn’t really in the team that much. I only ended up playing a handful of matches.“I was never selected enough to feel like I could play higher. I didn’t really establish myself enough, and by the time I came back from my second injury, I was training with players a few years below – the likes of Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I felt like the way I play changed due to the injuries and I wasn’t the same type of player, so I decided to stop playing after that.”Most read in FootballMcClair, 33, decided he was not going to make the grade at United and went to university.Paul Scholes has doubts over Ten Hag’s future at Man Utd And it was there he found a new profession.He added: “I always wanted to play football as a career, and music was something I did on the side. “I played piano and trumpet as a kid, took up guitar as a teenager and did my first gig at school when I was about 17, I just did one song – I did the same the following year.“Then I went to university to study sport in Liverpool and it wasn’t until my final year I pursued gigging and performing to make something more of what I was doing.“I got some success as BBC Introducing in Merseyside played a few of my songs and had me on their show quite early on and that encouraged me, so I moved back to Manchester, kept gigging from then and started doing music full-time in September 2015.”Can you name the famous fathers?
    McClair is now a singer-songwriter, who plays acoustic guitar and piano and his music has been played at the ground his dad made his name at.He explained: “It was pretty cool, it’s happened a few times.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s quite nice that every time I have a new song that’s been released they’ve always been supportive, which is part of their family ethos, so I’ve never been forgotten.“I was there when my song was played first, but I don’t think I’ve ever had one played at a win, so it might be a curse.” More

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    Watch moment George Russell takes Ed Sheeran for ‘really f***ed up’ Miami Grand Prix lap that leaves singer shaking

    POP star Ed Sheeran was left shaking after George Russell took him for a “f***ed up” lap around the Miami Grand Prix Formula One circuit.Sheeran, 33, was in Miami for his latest tour and took the opportunity to catch some F1 while the motorsport was in town.F1 star George Russell drove a hot lap around Miami’s track with Ed SheeranCredit: SplashSheeran was seen struggling to keep himself straight throughout the lapSheeran called it ‘mad’ afterwardsSheeran revealed he was shaking after the lapWhile the Ipswich fan would have been gutted to miss his team getting promoted to the Premier League, Sheeran was able to get in a high-octane hot lap in a Mercedes sports car.Mercedes F1 star Russell, 26, was in charge of showing the musician the sights around track.After getting into the car, Russell warned Sheeran: “You can do one of two things. You can go fast or you can go sideways.”Sheeran replied: “Bit of both,” with Russell adding: “Just shout if you’re not feeling good.”READ MORE IN F1The singer-songwriter was seen throughout the lap trying his best to keep still in his seat as the g-force took effect.When reaching 150mph on a straight, Russell told Sheeran: “In F1 we go about 210 down here.”Sheeran responded with an astonished: “Jesus Christ.”At the end of the lap Russell asked Sheeran how he was feeling.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSheeran could not manage words to begin with and instead showed off his shaking hands to Russell.He said: “I can’t believe you do that day in, day out.”Watch Lewis Hamilton ‘arrive like a BULL’ and ‘ruin’ F1 rivals’ race as he immediately causes chaos at Miami GPWhen getting out of the car, he said: “That was really f***ed up.”That’s mad.”Sheeran revealed he had gotten into F1 after watching Netflix show Drive to Survive.He later told Sky F1 reporter Ted Kravitz: “It’s (the atmosphere) nice man, it’s a circus though. It’s like so much going on.”Other big names celebs including Jimmy Butler, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner and Alexandra Daddario were also seen trackside over the weekend.Reports also suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be present for the grid walk ahead of the race later today.Russell did not have the best time on track on Saturday. He finished down in 12th for Mercedes in the Sprint Race before only managing to qualify in P7 for Sundays feature race.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More