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    Max Verstappen could take YEAR-LONG break to look after new baby with glam Wag Kelly Piquet, claims F1 superstar

    MAX VERSTAPPEN could take a year out from Formula 1 to look after his new baby, which is due on May 6.The reigning world champion announced last December that he would be becoming a father with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, who is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet.Kelly Piquet is expecting a baby with Max Verstappen next monthCredit: GettyVerstappen is in practice for Sunday’s Saudi GPCredit: APThe Dutch driver is not set to miss a race given the due date of the baby is after the Miami Grand Prix, giving him a brief window before racing in Imola which will take place from May 16 to 18.Verstappen’s future for next year, though, has been a constant point of speculation and Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko stoked flames last weekend by saying the concern about the Dutchman leaving was “great”.Meanwhile an unnamed F1 driver said he believes that Verstappen’s most likely route will be taking a year off.Next year feels like a lottery with which drivers and teams will be on top anyway, with drastic changes made for the 2026 regulations.READ MORE IN SPORTMercedes and Aston Martin have been touted as a possible destination for Verstappen.But Williams team boss James Vowles does not reckon the Dutchman would be a good fit for his former team Mercedes.Vowles joined Williams from Mercedes in 2023 after spending more than two decades as an engineer at the team.He also said Toto Wolff would be better off keeping his current driver line-up of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.Most read in MotorsportThe couple shared the pregnancy news on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @maxverstappen1BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKVowles said: “Can you add a tiny bit more performance? Yes, I think there is more performance to be added through Max.”I don’t think anyone in the room would deny that he is extraordinary in what he can do. [Verstappen’s performance in] Japan was, for me, jaw-dropping. Well done to him.Lando Norris punished by F1 bosses with five-second penalty after being snitched on by rival Max Verstappen”But he comes with a lot of downsides as well that you have to acknowledge.“What Mercedes does have is a great culture with two drivers that are delivering near to the peak of the car, and with one that’s on the way up.So I personally don’t think that’s the place for him.”Vowles also said a link up between Russell and Verstappen would not work.He is not here to try to be remembered forever. He wants to come in and win and go home. Max can do whatever he wants.Lando NorrisThe two were locked in a furious row at the end of last season with Russell calling Verstappen a “bully” and the Dutch driver labelling the Brit a “loser.”When Vowles was asked if a line-up involving the two would work, he said: “I don’t think so.”I think they’re two very different characters.”Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028 but there is an exit clause in his deal.He is currently third in the driver’s standings, five points behind Oscar Piastri and three below Lando Norris in first.Glam Piquet is the daughter of F1 legend Nelson PiquetCredit: instagram/@kellypiquet/The pair met in 2016 – bonding over having fathers who were F1 driversCredit: RexVerstappen has already had a taste of life as a father figure given he is a step-dad to Piquet’s daughter Penelope.When Norris was asked about his pal Verstappen taking a year out, he said: “I don’t know with Max, he is different to most I would say.“Max wants to come in and win and show he is the best then go home, that’s his attitude, which I respect and like.Read More on The Sun“You never know, he has said many times he wants to go do other racing in other categories and Max wants to enjoy his life.“He is not here to try to be remembered forever and all those things, he wants to come in and win and go home. Max can do whatever he wants, I respect him.”THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR More

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    Beaming Roy Keane shares heartmelting photo of newest grandchild as fans hail ‘king of Grandfathering’

    ROY KEANE announced the arrival of his newest grandchild with a heartmelting photograph on Instagram.Keane, 53, is already a grandfather to two kids and took to social media to reveal that a third has arrived.Roy Keane shared a photo of his new grandchildCredit: Instagram/officialkeane16The youngster is his third grandchildCredit: Instagram/officialkeane16He said: “My new grandson, big baby ❤️”Fans took to the comments to congratulate the Republic of Ireland and Manchester United legend.The Red Devils themselves said: “Just in time for kick-off ❤️” while ex-Ireland teammate Robbie Keane posted: “Congrats ❤️”Shaun Wright-Phillips said: “Congratulations 🍾” while a fourth follower commented: “Roy Keane king of Instagram and king of Grandfathering 👑”A fifth said: “I immediately read ‘Big Baby’ in your voice 🤣🤣🤣 Congratulations 👍🏻”detail has yet come to light on which of his and wife Theresa’s five children is the parent.The Cork native is notoriously private when it comes to his family life.The only recent spotlight thrust upon his loved ones has been when it emerged that his daughter Leah is engaged to Southampton and England centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis.Most read in FootballThe latter had to field questions on his and Leah’s major life milestone during England’s last international window of 2024 – and did his best to not to give the press too much information.Harwood-Bellis kept his words to a minimum when asked about Keano’s presence in his life.’This is big boy stuff’ rants Roy Keane as Man Utd legend blasts stand-in keeper Altay Bayindir after Newcastle blunderAt a press conference before England’s revenge mission vs Greece, he simply stated: “Yes, it’s something that is good and I take a lot of advice.”But there were plenty of on-air jokes cracked in the ITV studio over the following days as Keane smirked through the gags of colleagues.The best of the lot saw Mark Pougatch quiz Keane on what he knew about the England debutant after he’d marked his first senior appearance with a goal…against Ireland at Wembley.The Man United great was quick-witted as ever in his reply about Taylor and Leah’s looming wedding.He insisted: “Listen, it’s not done and dusted yet.”Things can change very quickly in the Keane household.”Read More on The SunHis playful reaction left co-pundit Ian Wright in fits of laughter.However, Keane did admit that Harwood-Bellis “is a nice kid” and that his family had “done very well.” More

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    Michael Schumacher’s ‘sweet chopper trip to meet first granddaughter’ REVEALED as stricken star ‘dashed to join family’

    MICHAEL Schumacher’s heart warming trip to meet his first granddaughter has been revealed. The legendary Formula One driver flew from his family’s villa in Majorca to their Swiss mansion in a chopper to join his daughter before the birth. Michael Schumacher flew to meet his new granddaughter in SwitzerlandCredit: InstagramThe F1 star became a grandad after his daughter Gina gave birth to baby Millie in MarchCredit: GettyDaughter Gina announced the birth of baby Millie on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ gina_schumacher’s profile picture gina_schumacherGina and husband Iain Bethke were married last year and have now welcomed their first childCredit: InstagramSchumacher took a chopper from the family villa in Majorca to the mansion in SwitzerlandSchumacher’s daughter Gina, 28, became a mother for the first time on March 29 making her parents Michael and Corinna grandparents. Gina welcomed baby Millie to the world in a post on Instagram.The caption read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever.”We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”read more on Formula OneGina’s comments section was flooded with messages of congratulations and well wishes.Messages from the likes of the Mercedes F1 team and Max Verstappen’s mother were amongst the comments.Schumacher, 56, rushed back to his Swiss residence a few days before the birth to join his family for the special moment.The star’s family reportedly hope that the exciting news will give him hope as he battles with his health, according to Bild. Most read in MotorsportThe young family will spend some time in the US with Gina set to compete in western riding tournaments in Las Vegas in August. The F1 legend’s daughter is a well-known figure in the Western riding world and has competed in various prestigious events. Michael Schumacher security guard ‘tried to blackmail stricken F1 star for £12million so he could pay off his debts’Gina revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.There was speculation at the time that her seven-time F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but there was no proof.Schumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.Michael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.Since then, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.This includes forming a close group of people who are allowed to see the icon.Anyone else is not allowed to see him for fear of his private life being leaked.Read More on The SunLast year Schumacher’s son Mick is thought to have trusted girlfriend Laila Hasonovic with becoming part of the family’s close circle.The 24-year-old was reportedly given a vote of confidence by the Schumachers to see Michael early last year.Schumacher and his wife Corinna are grandparents for the first timeCredit: AlamySchumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in 2013Credit: Getty More

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    ‘Our hearts are fuller than ever’ – Michael Schumacher becomes a grandad as family announce birth of daughter’s baby

    LEGENDARY Formula One driver Michael Schumacher has become a grandfather after the birth of his daughter’s first child.Schumacher’s daughter, Gina, revealed she was expecting back in December and has now announced the arrival of the little one. Michael Schumacher has become a grandfatherCredit: InstagramDaughter Gina announced the birth of baby Millie on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ gina_schumacher’s profile picture gina_schumacherSchumacher poses and wife Corinna are grandparents for the first timeCredit: AlamyGina and husband Iain Bethke were married last year and have now welcomed their first childCredit: InstagramIn a statement on social media, Gina welcomed baby Millie to the world.It read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever. “We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”Naturally, Gina’s comments section was flooded with messages of congratulations and well wishes.READ MORE ON SCHUMACHERMessages from the likes of the Mercedes F1 team and Max Verstappen’s mother were amongst the comments.Gina, 28, revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.There was speculation at the time that her seven-time F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but no proof.F1 legend Schumacher, 55, has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.Most read in MotorsportSchumacher is a seven-time world championCredit: GettyThe superstar hasn’t made a public appearance since a serious head injury sustained while skiing in 2013Credit: AFPMichael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.Since then, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.’Oh s—‘ – Embarrassing moment F1 star drives past his own pit box after forgetting he’s switched teamsThis includes forming a tight knit group of people allowed to see the icon and those who can’t due to fear of his private life being leaked.Last year Schumacher’s son Mick is thought to have trusted girlfriend Laila Hasonovic with becoming part of the family’s close circle.The 24-year-old was reportedly given a vote of confidence by the Schumachers to see Michael early last year.Mick Schumacher reportedly let girlfriend Laila Hasonovic into the family’s inner circle last yearCredit: Getty More

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    Arsenal star Ben White’s wife stuns in bikini as she shows off baby bump on boat and leaves fellow Wags amazed

    BEN WHITE’S wife showed off her baby bump on a boat to leave fellow Arsenal wags amazed.Milly White and her Gunners husband announced they were expecting their first baby in January.Millie White showed off her baby bumpShe was hailed by other Arsenal WagsThe pair announced they were expecting in JanuaryCredit: Instagram / @millywhiteThe pair have been together for three years after they started dating in 2022.White whisked Milly away on several luxury holidays after they fell head over heels for each other.And just months later they were engaged after White popped the question.The pair then enjoyed a glorious wedding day in May 2023 surrounded by friends and family.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd their baby joy came just before White returned from a 10-week injury lay-off due to a hamstring problem.Now, Milly has delighted fans and fellow Arsenal Wags by showing off her baby bump while on a boat.White’s wife soaked up the sun in a black bikini as she posed for a photo on social media.Milly captioned the snap: “Baby moon.”Most read in FootballThe picture enthralled several Wags, including Kai Havertz’s wife Sophia.She said: “OMG insane!!!”The football boot customiser who’s scoring BIG with the game’s biggest stars are | Football FixersLeandro Trossard’s partner Laura declared: “Wauw!”Meanwhile, another fan said: “Omg beautiful.”One added: “Glowing.”Another boomed: “Beauty.”White and Milly started dating three years agoCredit: Instagram @milly_adamsThe pair fell head over heels for each otherCredit: Instagram @millywhiteWhite popped the question a year laterThey got married in May 2023Millie strikes a glamorous poseShe hs a major following online More

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    Laura Woods gives rare glimpse into new life as mum with TNT Sports host pictured passed out asleep in candid photos

    LAURA WOODS has given fans a rare glimpse into her new life as a mum.Sports presenter Woods gave birth to a baby boy, Leo Ernie Collard, in January.Laura Woods shared a candid set of photos with baby boy LeoSports presenter Woods gave birth to Leo in JanuaryWoods shared a rare set of photos of her baby boy to InstagramOne of the photos showed Woods and Leo enjoying a napThe 37-year-old has taken a step back from regularly posting on social media while she looks after Leo alongside her fiance Adam Collard, with the pair having been dating since October 2023.But in a rare post, Woods took to Instagram to share a load of adorable photos of herself and Leo at home to celebrate Mother’s Day.She captioned her post: “Little Man…I don’t know what I was doing before you. “Happy Mother’s Day to all the mummies, especially mine! READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”What a blessing.”The post included adorable photos of Leo wearing a hat, and then one without, with another showing him sleeping next to a passed-out Woods.Videos were also included in the post, with one showing Leo laughing as he reacted to a hand brushing against his face while another showed Woods holding him as she serenaded him with a song.Another photo showed Woods and Leo wrapped up for a walk along the beach.Most read in FootballWoods, 37, has posted much less on social media while she looks after her babyEagle-eyed fans spotted Leo wearing an Arsenal topBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKReacting to the post, former talkSPORT colleague Gabby Agbonlahor reacted with a hands-raised emoji and red heart.Ally McCoist said: “There’s the wee man there!”Laura Woods gives birth to first child with Adam Collard as couple reveal sweet name in adorable post Meanwhile, fellow sports presenter Becky Ives said: “What a sweet boy!! Mumming looks good on you!”A fan said: “Absolutely adorable. And you look amazing.”A second said: “Beautiful pictures. They are the best. Great words.”A third added: “The cutest pictures for Mother’s Day. You should be very proud.”Eagle-eyed fans might have spotted Leo was wearing an Arsenal top in one of the snaps.Woods has already indicated she will be doing all she can to ensure Leo grows up as a Gooner.However, in a clip shared to Collard’s Instagram as his beloved Newcastle dumped Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Leo was seen wearing a Newcastle babygrow with “Toon Army” emblazoned across it as he lay on a cushion on top of his mum’s legs.Collard revealed to the world that he’ll raise Leo as a Newcastle fan before the first leg of the semi-final.He did so by sharing an adorable snap of him lying down in a baby grow which had “mini magpie” written on it.READ MORE SUN STORIESWoods, an avid Arsenal fan, was far from happy.She reshared Collard’s story to her own and jokingly wrote “fuming” at the bottom of the photo.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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    ‘My baby turned into an angel’ – PSG star Marquinhos’ heartbroken wife breaks down in tears over loss of unborn child

    THE influencer wife of Paris Saint-Germain star Marquinhos has revealed she has lost their unborn child – and opened up to fans about her grief in an emotional video.Brave Carol Cabrino fought back tears as she told her Instagram followers her baby had “become an angel”.The wife of PSG star Marquinhos has revealed that she has lost her unborn childCredit: RexCarol Cabrino fought back tears as she revealed the news in a video on InstagramCredit: instagram/@carolcabrinoCarol was thousands of miles away from her husband, who was on international duty with Brazil, when she had to break the distressing news to him.The mum-of-three, whose other children are Maria Eduarda, seven, Enrico, five, and Marina, two, said last last night as she made her heartbreaking revelation: “I’m going to talk about something that is not very good.“But I’ve accepted what happened to me and I’ve come to share it with you. “I can’t get on with my life if I don’t come here and explain to you a little of the things that have been happening in my life for a while now.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSaying she was sorry about crying so much but insisting it was all part of the process, she continued: “A while ago I learnt the marvellous news that I was pregnant with my fourth child.”I very happily announced that news to my family, my husband and my other children because it was something I had been trying for for some time.”Carol, 31, said during her long video post that the initial tests she did during a trip to Brazil went fine.But a second round of tests in France, where she had been expecting to hear her unborn child’s heartbeat, showed there was none and she was given the terrible news the pregnancy had not gone as expected.Most read in FootballMarquinhos was thousands of miles away on international duty when Carol found out the newsCredit: ReutersThe pair already have three children togetherCredit: Instagram/@carolcabrinoShe said: “I woke up happy, because it was the day I was going to listen to the heart. And I got there and there was no heartbeat and the baby wasn’t moving.”Anyway, the pregnancy didn’t progress. My dream, the fourth baby, hadn’t worked out at that point. And my baby had turned into a little angel.” ‘One day someone is going to die’ – Fans concerned as struggling Uruguay star forced to take OXYGEN 4km above sea levelCarol was alone in France when she decided to share her sad news with her Instagram followers because her husband was in South America on international duty with Brazil.She went on to explain how doctors had to remove the foetus, saying she was resting at home and adding: “It’s a period of grief I’m going through, I had to break the news to my husband. He’s not here.“Now I’m recovering, I still have a belly. Everything happens very quickly, the belly moves forward quickly, it’s already dilated and now I’m trying to recover my psychological state, which is a bit shaken up.”Fans immediately rallied round to offer their support to Carol, who started dating Marquinhos after being discovered on a Brazilian reality TV show in 2014 and has branched out from social media to become a designer of baby clothes.PSG fan group ParisInside said: “All the PSG family are with you.“We love you so much and we send you all our strength right now.”West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta’s wife Duda Fournier wrote: “May God give you strength, peace and lots of love Carol. Praying for you.”Social media star friend Ya Burihan added on Carol’s Instagram post: “Girl you are so strong. If I could I would be there looking out for you.“I know how much this hurts but like I told you trust God. I love you guys so much.”The pair have been together since 2014Credit: Instagram/@carolcabrinoCarol said having a fourth child was her ‘dream’Credit: Instagram/@carolcabrinoIn a separate Instagram Live post after breaking her news to fans, Carol added in a poignant second message as she quoted from a Brazilian poet: “Perhaps God has a greater plan for me, something that I perhaps wouldn’t have chosen, something that exceeds my greatest expectations.“I want to believe there’s a reason for everything that happens. God doesn’t make mistakes and everything he allows will be revealed at the right moment.“Remember that God, in his infinite wisdom, acts with perfection. What sometimes seems the end is part of a greater plan.”Marquinhos, considered one of the best centre-backs in the world, is understood to have been about to head for Argentina when he learnt his wife had lost their unborn child.Brazil were thrashed 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier against the reigning champions.The 30-year-old from Sao Paulo reportedly found Carol on Facebook and messaged her before they started dating after she made a name for herself on Brazilian TV.In March 2021 Marquinhos’ family home in France was broken into by robbers as he played for his club side.The suspects reportedly assaulted the footballer’s family members before taking off with cash and designer handbags.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe defender’s father, Marcos Barros Correa, is said to have been struck in the face, chest and ribs by the intruders.The thieves – who thought the property was Marquinhos’ personal residence – also threatened his two younger sisters, then aged 14 and 16.Carol had to tell Marquinhos the heartbreaking news while he was on international dutyCredit: Instagram/@carolcabrino More

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    Kai Havertz and wife Sophia welcome baby boy in adorable post as Arsenal star becomes dad for first time

    KAI HAVERTZ and wife Sophia have welcomed their first child.The Arsenal star, 25, confirmed the birth of their baby boy on Instagram.Kai Havertz posted this picture on his Instagram pageCredit: kaihavertz29/InstagramHavertz has been with wife Sophia since 2018The German posted an adorable photo of him and his wife holding their newborn’s hand.Havertz captioned it: “Welcome to the world our little boy. We love you so much!”The forward’s post received more than 50,000 likes in just half an hour.While plenty of Havertz’s pals left nice comments.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOleksandr Zinchenko and Arsenal’s official Instagram account left heart emojis.While Havertz’s former club Bayer Leverkusen wrote: “Congratulations to the entire Havertz family!”His former Chelsea team-mate Marcos Alonso added: “Wowww! Congratz!!!”And Blues goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli left heart-eyes and heart emojis.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHavertz and Sophia have been together since 2018Credit: GettySophia has watched her man from the stands at matchesCredit: GettyHavertz has been with influencer Sophia since 2018.The pair got engaged in 2023 and wed last July.Kai Havertz ruled out for rest of SEASON with torn hamstring in devastating blow to Arsenal’s title dreamsThey subsequently announced that they were expecting their first child in November last year, calling it their “biggest blessing”.At the time Helene Spilling, partner of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, said: “We can’t wait to meet your little one.”While Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson added: “SO EXCITED!!!!”Havertz is currently sidelined for the season after tearing his hamstring last month.The former Chelsea star suffered the injury during Arsenal’s warm weather training trip to Dubai.Havertz has been forced to watch games from the sidelines in recent weeksCredit: Getty More