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      Diletta Leotta shows off blossoming baby bump as she enjoys date night with footballer boyfriend Loris Karius

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      DILETTA LEOTTA showed off her blossoming baby bump as she enjoyed a date night with boyfriend Loris Karius.The couple are expecting a child together, announcing the pregnancy in an emotional Instagram post back in March.
      Diletta Leotta showed off her blossoming baby bump at workCredit: Instagram/@dilettaleotta
      Diletta Leotta enjoyed a date night with her footballer boyfriend Loris KariusCredit: Instagram/@dilettaleotta
      Diletta has since kept her 9million Instagram followers up to date with her pregnancy journey.
      She again displayed her growing bump on Thursday in a series of snaps shared to her Instagram story.
      In the first, the DAZN Italy presenter can be seen with her tummy on show as she posed for a mirror selfie at work.
      Later, her and Karius headed out on a dinner date with two of their friends.
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      The couple looked loved up as they tucked into a seafood platter in another picture shared to Diletta’s story.
      Karius smiled into the camera as Diletta looked at him whilst holding a pair of chopsticks.
      The stunning presenter has not let her pregnancy stop her from wowing her fans on social media.
      A previous racy post showed her in a plunging top that had her followers calling for her “arrest”.
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      Diletta Leotta is currently expecting a baby with Loris KariusCredit: Instagram/@dilettaleotta
      Meanwhile, she has been begging for Karius to leave Newcastle, labelling the city “uncomfortable”.
      Karius’ deal at St. James’ Park expires later this month, but Eddie Howe is reportedly keen for him to stay following shock links with Inter Milan.
      The 29-year-old goalkeeper signed a short-term deal with the Magpies in September, before extending his contract in January.
      He has made just one appearance, though, stepping in for the suspended Nick Pope in the Carabao Cup final. More

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      Inside Man City WAGs’ glamorous lives as Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne’s partners steal show at title celebrations

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      THEY say that behind every successful man there stands a woman. It certainly appears to be the case with the Manchester City team, who were crowned Premier League champions after a win over Chelsea over the weekend.
      Ilkay Gundogan is married to model Sara Arfaoui, one of the most popular WAGSCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
      Most of their WAGS joined them on a night out to celebrate winning the prestigious trophy for an incredible three consecutive seasons – and stole the show in the process.
      Here, we take a look at the luxurious lives of some of the other halves of the Manchester City squad.
      Sasha Attwood
      Sasha Attwood has been dating Jack Grealish since they were 16Credit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Their relationship has been highly scrutinised due to his bad boy reputationCredit: sasha_rebecca/Instagram
      Thanks to her relationship with winger Jack Grealish, Sasha Attwood has become one of Britain’s most talked about WAGS.
      They are childhood sweethearts and have been together since they were 16.
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      Keen to build a legacy of her own, she has forged a career in the modelling industry and has been scooped up by beauty giant L’Oreal.
      Sasha has starred in social media campaigns for the brand, thanks to her 173,000 followers on Instagram.
      On her social media pages, Sasha often posts about her holidays to places such as Mykonos, Santorini, Dubai, and California.
      Her relationship with Jack, 27, has come under scrutiny in the past due to his bad boy reputation, but they appear to be stronger than ever these days. 
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      Isabel Haugseng Johansen
      Isabel Haugseng Johansen hilariously dressed in boyfriend Erling Haaland’s trademark PJs as they celebrated at a nightclub this weekCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      She is said to have moved away from Norway to be with himCredit: Getty
      Isabel, 19, is the girlfriend of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and left her home country of Norway to live with him.
      But she’s not just the girlfriend of one of the best players in the world – she’s also a footballer herself, with the couple said to have met through the sport.
      When Erling, 22, made the move to City, student Isabel – who has played for local Norwegian club Bryne – was granted permission to study remotely so she could be with him.
      He is said to be totally “smitten” with Isabel and the pair have enjoyed many luxurious holidays, including a vacation to a villa in Marbella last year.
      During City’s title win party, the love birds were snapped celebrating by wearing matching silk blue pyjamas.
      Michele Lacroix
      Michele turned heads when she showed up to Manchester City’s celebrations in a see-through topCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      She has been married to Kevin De Bruyne since 2017Credit: .instagram/lacroixmichele
      Michele Lacroix, 29, and Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne have been married since June 2017 after meeting when he was playing for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
      The couple share three children – sons Mason Milian, Rome, and Suri, who was born in September last year.
      Michele regularly shares steamy bikini pics of herself and has amassed a following of 383,000 on Instagram.
      Although she’s not a regular at his games, they have been spotted enjoying some quality time together at holiday destinations such as the Maldives.
      Glamorous Michele made headlines this week when she went braless in a see-through top as the WAGs joined their partners to celebrate.
      Taylor Ward
      Taylor is the daughter of reality TV star Dawn Ward and ex-footballer Ashley Ward
      She married Riyad Mahrez in a secret Islamic law ceremony in 2021
      Model and socialite Taylor, 24, is the wife of winger Riyad Mahrez.
      She’s one of the most popular WAGS on social media and has a staggering 2.5million followers on Instagram. Her mother is Dawn, the reality star who is married to football star Ashley Ward.
      After months of speculation, they confirmed their relationship on social media in October 2020 and tied the knot in a secret ceremony in 2021.
      They have confirmed that they are planning another wedding in the UK so their union can be legally recognised as the first one was under Islamic law.
      In July last year, Taylor and Riyad confirmed that they have welcomed their first child together.
      The blonde beauty certainly has a taste for the finer things in life and has been spotted holidaying at destinations such as the Bahamas, Maldives, Dubai, and Lake Como.
      She also decks herself in pricey designers such as Dior, LV, and Chanel. 
      Sara Arfaoui
      Sara is a model and TV personality who has fronted several reality showsCredit: Instagram / @sarabenamira
      She’s been married to Ilkay Gundogan since 2022Credit: Instagram / @sarabenamira
      Sara Arfaoui, 28, has been married to German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, since last year.
      They tied the knot at a registry office in Denmark before holding a lavish ceremony at Lake Como.
      She was born in France but moved to Italy at a young age and has carved out a successful career as a model and television personality and has hosted several reality shows.
      Like many of her fellow WAGS, she enjoys the highlife and has been spotted holidaying at exotic locations.
      Unfortunately, she hasn’t taken too well with British cuisine since moving from Italy and has written about the “horrible food” on her Instagram page.
      The couple welcomed their first child in March this year, a day after City’s Champions League win over RB Leipzig.
      Olivia Naylor
      John Stones is said to have left his childhood sweetheart when he met Olivia NaylorCredit: Instagram @olivianaylor
      The pair welcomed a son in January this yearCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      John Stones met his girlfriend, former beautician Olivia Naylor, at a nightclub.
      The self-professed “brows, lash line, lip blush and microblading” expert is a mother of two – one from a previous relationship – while John also has a daughter with ex Millie.
      In January this year, the couple welcomed a son, their first child together.
      Olivia, 33, has a successful beauty career and owns her own salon near her home in Cheshire.
      She recently showed off helped to shed light on the condition of a two-year-old boy living with leukaemia.
      Rebecca Cooke
      Rebecca is extremely private and likes to keep away from the limelightCredit: Getty
      She has two kids with midfielder Phil FodenCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Rebecca is the long-term partner of midfielder Phil Foden, 22 and the pair are said to live together in a £3.2million mansion.
      She became a mother at 18 when she gave birth to their son, Ronnie.
      Reflecting on his birth, Phil said: “I was there for the birth. I walked out of the room, gave it a little tear and then went back in like nothing happened.
      “I’m not one for crying in front of people. I like to be on my own, but I was there in the room, watched it happen and it was a special moment. Your life changes.”
      They welcomed a daughter in 2021 but her name has not been made public.
      Ines Tomaz
      Ines Tomaz and Bernando Silva announced their engagement in 2022
      She’s environmentally conscious and likes to support brands with the same ideology
      Lisbon-born Ines, 24, has been with Bernardo Silva since 2020 and announced their engagement in 2022.
      She often posts herself in swimwear on Instagram where she has over 100,000 followers and promotes brands that support the environment.
      The pair met shortly before the Covid lockdowns and stayed with friends in a large house not far from Lisbon.
      They moved to a new house in Manchester last year and recently announced they’re expecting their first child together.
      Lais Morares
      Lais Morares has been married to goalkeeper Ederson since 2014Credit: Instagram @ederson93
      She’s been seen cheering her husband on in the stands at the EtihadCredit: Getty
      Lais has been married to goalie Ederson, considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world, since 2014.

      She keeps her life extremely private but is said to be a hands-on mum to the couple’s three children.
      Lais has been seen cheering on her husband from the stands at the club’s Etihad Stadium. More

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      Fans call for pregnant Diletta Leotta’s ‘immediate arrest’ as stunning Newcastle Wag almost bursts out of top

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      FANS were wowed and Diletta Leotta looked proud as the Newcastle wag showed her baby bump in a low-plunging cardigan with a bare midriffOne Instagram follower called for the “immediate arrest” of Loris Karius’ partner for posting such “beautiful” snaps.
      Diletta Leotta appears happier than ever as she posed in a revealing cardy
      The model and TV presenter told fans of her pregnancy in March
      Diletta’s army of online fans say she is ‘glowing’ as she expects her first child with Newcastle goalkeeper Lorius Karius
      The Italian TV presenter, 31, looked totally at ease, staring into mid-distance down a street snap in one photo and smiling serenely in another.
      Diletta and Karius announced in March they were expecting their first child,
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      And many of the model’s  8.7million Instagram fans loved her latest empowering pics in an orange top and blue jeans.
      One wrote: “The humility of this beautiful girl blows me away always live your life to the fullest. I love you.”
      The couple revealed the pregnancy in a touching social media post two months ago.
      They said: “We need to tell you something… but did y’all know that yet? We are bursting with joy! Us and my belly Soon we’ll be three!”
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      Next the words was a photo of Diletta and Karius hugging on a sofa.
      She was then seen with tears in her eyes and grabbing his face.
      Earlier in May Diletta displayed her bump in a white swimsuit on holiday in Ibiza.
      The law graduate also posed in a skin-coloured lycra unitard – appearing blissfully content. 
      The wonderful news off the pitch helps partner Karius shrug off his low-key fortunes on the field.
      The German ex-Liverpool keeper is third-choice between the sticks for the high-flying Magpies following his arrival last summer.
      The football presenter covered Napoli’s clash with Fiorentina earlier in MayCredit: Rex More

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      Aces Coach Becky Hammon Suspended for Pregnancy Comments to Dearica Hamby

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      The All-Star forward Dearica Hamby had accused an unnamed person of making “disgusting comments” and questioning her commitment to the team after she became pregnant.The W.N.B.A. on Tuesday suspended Las Vegas Aces Coach Becky Hammon for two games for comments she made to the All-Star forward Dearica Hamby about her pregnancy. While the players’ union said the punishment did not go far enough, the Aces defended Hammon as a “caring human.”The Aces traded Hamby to the Los Angeles Sparks in January, just months after the Aces won a championship and Hamby signed a contract extension. At the time, Hamby wrote in a post on Instagram that an unnamed person had made “disgusting comments.” She said she had been falsely accused of signing a contract extension when she knew she was pregnant and that she was told she was being traded because “I wouldn’t be ready and we need bodies.”She said her commitment to the team was also called into question, even though she pushed herself to work out during her pregnancy when it was “uncomfortable to walk.” Hamby won the league’s Sixth Woman of the Year Award in 2019 and 2020 and was named to the All-Star team for the second time last season.“The unprofessional and unethical way that I have been treated has been traumatizing,” Hamby wrote in January, adding that it was especially disappointing that her poor treatment came from women who are mothers and who preached “family, chemistry and women’s empowerment.”Hamby, 29, announced the birth of her son, Legend, in March. She also has a 6-year-old daughter, Amaya.The W.N.B.A. did not respond to a request for details about what Hammon told Hamby, but said in the suspension announcement that Hammon’s comments violated its policy on respect in the workplace. The league also said the Aces would lose a first-round pick in the 2025 draft for promising Hamby unspecified impermissible benefits during contract negotiations.On Tuesday, the W.N.B.A. players’ union said the penalties were “far from appropriate.”“Where in this decision does this team or any other team across the league learn the lesson that respect in the workplace is the highest standard and a player’s dignity cannot be manipulated?” the union said.In May 2021, Curt Miller, then the coach of the Connecticut Sun, was fined $10,000 and suspended for one game for a body-shaming comment he made about the weight of center Liz Cambage. Miller now coaches the Sparks.Hammon’s two-game suspension is without pay, but the league did not announce a fine. The W.N.B.A. did not respond to a question about how it settled on two games.The union had called for an investigation after Hamby’s Instagram post on Jan. 21. On Feb. 8, the Aces said in a statement that the league had begun a formal investigation and that the team would cooperate.Hammon, 46, played in the W.N.B.A. for 16 seasons and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame last year, during her first season with the Aces. She had spent eight seasons as an assistant coach with the N.B.A.’s San Antonio Spurs and was the first woman to be a full-time assistant in N.B.A. history. She was often rumored to be in consideration for head coaching jobs in the men’s league. The Aces owner Mark Davis trumpeted her hiring as an inspirational moment for girls because the team would be paying her over $1 million, more than any other coach in the league.Dearica Hamby was named an All-Star for the second time with the Aces last season. She was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in January.Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated PressIn a statement on Tuesday, the Aces said they were committed to supporting players and “deeply disappointed” by the outcome of the investigation.“The W.N.B.A.’s determinations about Becky Hammon are inconsistent with what we know and love about her,” the Aces said, adding that Hammon “forges close personal relationships with her players.”The team added that it would “stand behind” Hammon as its coach.In recent years, there has been a major push — by players, fans and league officials — for greater investment in the W.N.B.A., especially in benefits for parents. The league’s latest collective bargaining agreement, signed in 2020, included a wave of new or increased motherhood-related benefits, including full pay during maternity leave, more spacious housing, a $5,000 child care stipend and benefits for adoption and fertility treatments.The fight for professional athletes who are also parents is still in its infancy.In May 2022, Sara Björk Gunnarsdottir, an Icelandic soccer player, sued her former team of Lyon over its treatment during her pregnancy. The team did not pay her during her pregnancy, and it failed to uphold its “duty of care” while she was away from the club.“No one was really checking on me, following up, seeing how I was doing mentally and physically, both as an employee, but also as a human being,” Gunnarsdottir wrote in a piece for The Players’ Tribune. “Basically, they had a responsibility to look after me, and they didn’t.”Lyon was forced to pay her everything she was owed.Pregnancy leave was only added to collective bargaining agreements for both the W.N.B.A. and the National Women’s Soccer League in the last few years. The N.W.S.L. agreement, signed in 2022, marked the introduction of eight weeks of paid leave for pregnancy or adoption. There were no previous guidelines for new parents.Star power offers no protection for individual athletes, either. Allyson Felix, an 11-time Olympic medalist in track and field, and Serena Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles in tennis, also had to fight for income protection after having children.When Felix asked Nike not to dock her pay if she did not perform at her peak in the months surrounding childbirth, the company declined, she disclosed in May 2019. Three months later, Nike announced a new maternity policy for all sponsored athletes.When Williams returned to the professional tour in early 2018, eight months after giving birth, her world ranking had dropped to No. 451 from No. 1 despite her record. She fought for players to have protected rankings, and within the year, the Women’s Tennis Association changed its rules for players returning from pregnancy, allowing them to use a special ranking for up to three years following the birth of a child. More

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      Alejandro Garnacho posts heartwarming message about unborn baby after Man Utd star’s goal against Wolves

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Alejandro Garnacho dedicated his goal against Wolves to his unborn baby.Garnacho announced last month that he and his girlfriend Eva are expecting their first child.
      Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho is expecting a sonCredit: Instagram @garnacho
      Manchester United ace Garnacho dedicated his goal against Wolves to his sonCredit: EPA
      The happy couple learned they will have a son and decided to call him Enzo.
      The winger helped United beat Wolves 2-0 at Old Trafford as he scored the second goal after Anthony Martial’s opener.
      The Argentine sealed the win in the fourth minute of stoppage time and celebrated by putting the ball under his shirt to represent a baby bump.
      The 18-year-old then ran around with his thumb in his mouth as he dedicated the goal to his son.
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      The Argentina Under-20 international then took to Instagram and revealed he can’t wait to welcome Enzo.
      Garnacho posted: “I love football, I wait for you Enzo.”
      Garnacho and childhood sweetheart Eva announced the good news by sharing an adorable United baby onesie for the child they are expecting.
      The cute one-piece means Enzo will be able to look exactly like his dad, complete with the Red Devils’ badge on his chest.
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      Garnacho said: “Where life begins, and love never ends…
      “Planning your arrival and knowing you’re going to be here to complete our lives fills us with love and excitement.
      “We can’t explain how we feel to be able to fulfil our biggest dream together.
      “We’re counting down the days to meet you, Dad and Mom already love you so much Enzo.” More

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      Inside Tommy Fury’s 24th birthday party with Molly-Mae and baby Bambi as he shows how bad he is at golf

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      TOMMY FURY celebrated his 24th birthday with love from girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague, baby Bambi and a horrific display of golf. The unbeaten boxer and Love Island star – who met Molly-Mae on the reality TV show – was spoiled on his big day.
      Tommy Fury celebrating his birthday with girlfriend Molly-Mae HagueCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      Tommy Fury’s boxing-themed cakeCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      Tommy Fury is 9-0 as a boxerCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      The boxer should not quit his day job for golfCredit: tommyfury/Instagram
      Molly-Mae showed off bundles of presents, a boxing-themed cake and pictures of the happy couple together.
      But she was not so kind when revealing Fury’s woeful attempt at teeing off at the driving range.
      The 9-0 fighter proved he is more accurate with swings in the ring than the green.
      Fury could barely connect with the ball and Molly-Mae could help but compare him to Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore character.
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      Molly-Mae also posted an adorable video of the two with baby daughter Bambi, born in February.
      She posted: “Happy Birthday to my dream man. You have no idea how much I love you. Just us, forever and always baby!”
      Fury is three months removed from the biggest win of his career, against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.
      He left Saudi Arabia with a split-decision victory and bragging rights following years of feuding between the pair.
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      But an expected rematch has so far not materialised, with Paul, 26, instead returning on August 5 against Nate Diaz, 38, in Texas.
      Although the American told Sky Sports while in Miami for the Formula One that the celebrity rivals WILL fight again.
      Paul said: “It’s going to happen, it’s going to happen for sure.
      “I think it was a great fight, it was entertaining, it was the biggest pay-per-view buys in boxing for the last two years so I think we have to run it back.
      “Tommy is down and I’m excited for that.”
      Jake Paul at the Miami GPCredit: Rex
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Rio Ferdinand kisses wife Kate as he cups her blossoming baby bump at his Premier League Hall of Fame induction

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      RIO Ferdinand looks like he is getting a kick out of cupping wife Kate’s blossoming baby bump with his hand.The pair posed as former England footie ace Rio, 44, was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in London.
      Rio Ferdinand posed with wife Kate, who is expecting a sister for their little boyCredit: Supplied
      The former England ace was inducted into the Premier League Hall of FameCredit: Getty
      Ex-Towie star Kate, 31, expecting a sister for their little boy, is also stepmum to Rio’s three children with late first wife Rebecca.
      The former centre-back – who also represented West Ham, Leeds United and QPR in his career – was selected after a vote by fans across the world from a 15 person shortlist.
      Ferdinand became the 17th player to join the Hall of Fame after eight legendary stars were inducted in both 2021 and 2022.
      He joins Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in the ‘Class of 2023’, with the two Premier League icons the first managers to be inducted.
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      Ferdinand is one of the greatest top flight defenders of all time, winning six Premier League titles and racking up 504 appearances.
      Reflecting on his achievement, a delighted Ferdinand told the Premier League: ‘As a defender, I’m not used to celebrating personal glory – we leave that to the midfielders and strikers!”
      Rio and Kate exchanged vows in front of 180 friends and family on the sun-drenched shores of Marmaris, Turkey, in September 2019.
      The ceremony was held at a five star resort that costs between £300 and £5000 a night for a room.
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      The 196-room hotel is surrounded by stunning ocean and mountain views and The Sun revealed that friends and family flew out early to enjoy its perks.
      Kate enjoyed a raucous hen party in Mykonos in June 2019 – just over seven months from getting engaged. More

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      Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva’s model fiancée Ines Tomaz wows in sexy pale bikini after revealing she’s pregnant

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      BIKINI-wearing model Ines Tomaz finds ­herself in uncharted waters — as she announces she and footballer fella Bernardo Silva are expecting their first child.Ines, 24, revealed the news on Instagram with a picture of Man City midfielder Silva, 28, holding up scan images.
      Model Ines Tomaz poses in a pink bikini after announcing she and footballer Bernardo Silva are expecting their first child
      The couple shared the happy news on Instagram with a picture of Man City midfielder Silva holding up scan imagesCredit: Instagram / @inesdegenertomaz
      She wrote: “We can’t wait to meet you. The best is yet to come.”
      The pair have been dating since 2020, with the Portuguese international popping the question last year.
      The couple’s love blossomed during the coronavirus lockdown which they spent with friends in a large house near Lisbon.
      Tomaz commented on an Instagram post regarding Silva’s proposal: “Forever yes. My infinite love.”
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      She finished her romantic message with heart and ring emojis.
      Then she added in a separate confirmation: “YES, a thousand times YES.”
      The couple have a French bulldog together, which Silva named after his Manchester City teammate John Stones.
      The pair moved into a new house in Manchester in August 2022.
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