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    ‘I love the chaos’ – Why Fabio Wardley’s fight with Justis Huni won’t even be the biggest night of his month

    FABIO WARDLEY has the two most important nights of his life inside the next ten DAYS.Ipswich’s 30-year-old former recruitment worker and white-collar boxer headlines Portman Road on Saturday night against tough Australian Justis Huni.Fabio Wardley ahead of fighting Justis HuniCredit: GettyAnd on June 16 his partner is scheduled to give birth to his first child, a bouncing baby girl.For anyone else, the nail-biting fortnight would be a crippling rollercoaster of emotions impossible to combine. But the Suffolk Puncher – who went on an Oleksandr Usyk sparring trip to Ukraine in 2018 when he barely knew how to throw a jab – is loving the chaos.The class act told SunSport: “June 2025 is going to be a wild month I talk a lot about, for the rest of my life.READ MORE IN BOXING“I will be an old man in a rocking chair, telling people about it and wondering how we pulled it off.“Everything has come together at the same time, it might seem a bit hectic but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I thrive on it, I love the chaos.”Nine months ago, the 18-0-1 ace got the wonderful news he would be a dad for the first time.And a few weeks later he got the offer of a lifetime, to headline at his boyhood football club, a chance that some Olympic and world champions never get.Most read in BoxingWardley and his girlfriend are expecting their first child togetherCredit: Instagram @fabiowardleyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt seems like a psychological and logistical nightmare that would be destined for the divorce courts but Team Wardley is way too tight.“If my little girl is anything like me, then she’ll be chilled out and late, which will give me a little bit more time to decompress from the fight,” he grinned.Fabio Wardley faces off with Justis Huni ahead of his homecoming fight “The flight date has been moved around a few times but my missus has been unbelievable.“I have just promised to her that, as soon as Saturday night is over, I am all theirs.“This week, though, is just my week. I need to be totally focused on me and then it’s all on them.”Wardley – who cracked 2020 Olympic bronze winner Frazer Clarke’s skull in their one-round rematch in October – somehow combines being a brutal boxer with being a lovely bloke and he insists that won’t change with another win or a baby.“I don’t know how parenthood will affect me,” he said. “I do plan to be the fun-dad though. I want mum to do the telling off.“I think I will always be driven to push myself in everything, though. Everything has come together at the same time, it might seem a bit hectic but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I thrive on it, I love the chaos.“That’s something just innate in me. And I am sure I will need to feed and stoke that fire regularly.”One thing Wardley would NEVER do, despite the baffling suggestion from some clumsy pundits, is fight his mentor and pal Dillian Whyte.After following all of Wardley’s career, we were stunned to hear the idea even mooted and Wardley floored it.“You’re 100 per cent right, for once.” he laughed.“From the second it would be announced, everybody who knows the sport and who knows us, would know it would be fake and not something I would ever do, because of the amount of love, respect and admiration I have for Dills.“People go on about my story, white-collar, coming from nowhere, sparring Usyk.”But none of that is possible without Dillian at the beginning, giving me all of these opportunities. So I would never spit in his face and fight him.“Even if all the sanctioning bodies called for the fight and somebody was silly enough to put all the money up, I would take a knee in the first round and give him the win.”Whyte was due to feature on the Ipswich undercard but pulled out to secure a summer showdown with Lawrence Okolie.He has not boxed in England since November 2022 and was supposed to have a rematch with Anthony Joshua in August 2023.Read More on The SunBut that O2 sell-out was scrapped when Whyte failed a doping test.Whyte has boxed in Gibraltar and Ireland since that big-money clash was binned, landing underwhelming wins.Wardley is managed and mentored by Dillian WhyteCredit: matchroom boxing More

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    David Brooks to become a dad for first time just four years after Bournemouth and Wales star beat cancer

    DAVID BROOKS feels “lucky” he will become a dad – fearing it would never happen after his cancer diagnosis.The Bournemouth winger’s wife Flora revealed last weekend she is pregnant, with the pair expecting their first baby in November.David Brooks is set to become a father for the first timeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/db_36/?hl=enThe Bournemouth star feared it wouldn’t happen after battling cancerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/db_36/?hl=enBrooks’ wife Flora revealed the joyous news onlineCredit: https://www.instagram.com/db_36/?hl=enBrooks revealed the possibility of parent life was in doubt when he battled stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021.The 27-year-old said: “When I was diagnosed, I had those conversations and there was never any guarantees that I would be able to have children in the future.”There was a chance that it wouldn’t have been possible. I was really lucky that it’s happened naturally.”After the treatment, everything has gone back to normal. I’m really happy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I always wanted to start a family. My wife and I always wanted kids at some point.“My situation took it out of my hands, so it’s very nice that everything has happened naturally and progressed into being a family.”I’m really looking forward to it and I know my wife is, even though she’s the pregnant one and going through all that.”I’m delighted – there were a few tears and now we’re really looking forward to it. We’re still a few months away – but I can’t wait.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBefore Brooks has to contend with nappies and sleepless nights, the Cherries attacker aims to extend Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten start to life as Wales boss.The Dragons have now gone eight matches without defeat and expect to make that nine at home to Liechtenstein in Cardiff tomorrow.Premier League club move into incredible new home that resembles futurist James Bond villain lairBrooks has returned to action for both Bournemouth and WalesCredit: GettyBut then Wales face a tough trip to Group J favourites Belgium on Monday night.Brooks ensured Bellamy has not tasted a loss yet with a 96th-minute equaliser in North Macedonia in March.He added: “It instills a bit of fear into who we are playing because other teams know we aren’t going to give up. It’s a massive positive.”It gives us confidence and makes the opposition wary.”Brooks made 33 appearances for Bournemouth across all competitions last season – but that included just 12 starts.The wideman said: “It’s always a bit frustrating. I had a good patch of starting games and I thought I was playing well.“I’ve been out a long time and that was the reason I went out on loan to Southampton last year.“But I don’t want to get to the end of my career and have half of my appearances on the bench.Read More on The Sun”I’m always looking to play more games and looking to make the best impact at club level when I get the opportunity.”I’m in good fitness and form and confident I can make a difference over the next two Wales games.” More

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    Footballer, 35, dies after suffering cardiac arrest on pitch just hours after sharing deep message about ‘soul and life’

    A FOOTBALLER has died after collapsing on the pitch following a reported cardiac arrest – having shared a poignant message just hours earlier.Enzo Pittau, 35, the dad of a new baby girl, lost his footing several times before his collapse 41 minutes into a cup game.Argentinian football is in shock over Enzo Pittau’s deathCredit: Jam PressPittau had shared what now reads as a poignant messageCredit: TwitterHis passion for football was clear to seeCredit: Jam PressPittau was playing for Don Orione away to Club Union in Argentina’s Chaco Federation tournament.Witnesses say there was “chaos…screaming… and crying” as people in the venue saw his fall and realised how serious the situation was.Media outlet Hechos y Derecho say Pittau was taken in a private vehicle to a hospital, where he died.The Chaco League star had played for numerous teams in the area, also enjoying spells in Italy, Switzerland and Spain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFootball in the area, north of Argentina capital Buenos Aires, is in mourning and shock following his death.A few hours before the match Pittau posted a touching message and photo on social media.He wrote: “The faith and God in between. Today we play with soul and life.”Alongside those words was a picture of his football top and shin guards – which  had photos of his new daughter.Most read in SportHis club said: “With deep pain, we communicate the death of Enzo Pittau. We are shocked and affected by this loss. “We appreciate your solidarity and understanding in this difficult time for our club and Enzo Pittau’s family.”We were all in shock, the players and us in the stands. The match was stopped for a while and then suspended.WitnessA witness told Diario Chaco via Contexto Tucuman: “I was in the middle of the match and Pittau fell to the ground. It was as if he had fainted.”I can still see it, and it’s very painful. “Everything turned into chaos. People were running, screaming, crying, and yelling for help.”From the stands, we didn’t really know what had happened, but it was awful.”Another witness said: “I have this image of Pittau falling alone. I can’t get it out of my head. “We’re dismayed by what happened.  “It hurts quite a bit. We were all in shock, the players and us in the stands. The match was stopped for a while and then suspended.”Read More on The SunLocal media say Pittau had returned to Chaco to be near his family after his grandfather had health problems.Sunday’s tragic match was the return leg in the second phase of the Argentinian Federativo tournament.Family man Pittau has passed away tragicallyCredit: Jam Press More

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    Fabio Wardley reveals he is facing his girlfriend’s wrath with baby due a week after his dream Portman Road fight

    FABIO WARDLEY revealed he is facing his girlfriend’s wrath with their first baby due just a week after his dream Portman Road fight.The Ipswich super-fan faces Australian Justis Huni on Saturday at the Premier League stadium. Fabio Wardley with his girlfriendCredit: Instagram @fabiowardleyThey are expecting their first child togetherCredit: Instagram @fabiowardleyTheir daughter is due a week after his Portman Road fightCredit: Instagram @fabiowardleyIt is a homecoming fight years in the making – but arrives just as his partner is expecting to give birth to their daughter.Wardley told Ring Magazine: “This is a slightly tense topic. My missus wasn’t the happiest with this fight date.“She is due a week later but it is Portman Road. It’s not just any fight, it’s the one at Portman Road. She said, ‘Yeah I know but…’“They say the chances are that the first one comes late but who knows. READ MORE IN BOXING”Whatever will be will be at this stage. I’m just focusing on my job at this point and that is winning the fight.“It’s a mad 2025 and really just a mad June but I can’t wait. I’m ready for fatherhood. My best mate’s not long had his, a beautiful little girl as well. “So being able to watch her grow and knowing that’s coming for me has made me a big softie to be honest. “It’s going to be something special and I’m really looking forward to it.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDespite Wardley admitting he will transform into a “big softie” he also expects to switch from doting dad to destructive puncher at ease.He said: “I think I will be able to do both. It will be double bubble for me.Fabio Wardley faces off with Justis Huni ahead of his homecoming fight “What I mean is that when I’m at home with her and my family I will be as soft as anything but once it’s training time, fight time, I’ll do the opposite.“I believe it will make me even more determined, even more driven, even more relentless, because now they’re relying on me.”That little girl will be relying on and depending on me. I need to go out and do my job.”Wardley, 30, is coming off a brutal knockout win over Frazer Clarke, 33, last October which followed their thrilling draw six months prior.He was due to fight Jarrell Miller but the controversial American – who failed three high-profile drug tests in the past – pulled out through injury. So unbeaten Aussie Huni, 26, replaced Miller, 36, on short notice in a bid to upset the hometown hero. She is due a week later but it is Portman Road. It’s not just any fight, it’s the one at Portman Road. She said, ‘Yeah I know but…’Fabio Wardley Wardley said: “Of course it comes with pressure. But pressure is a privilege. Being here is a privilege.“Being able to fight here is a privilege and I think I have proven throughout my career that I do well under pressure.“I like it. When the lights are bright, when the occasion is big, it’s when you get the best from me. “It’s when you get the biggest amount of heart, grit, determination, the biggest amount of focus, and me firing on all cylinders.“I’m in the best place I’ve been. I’ve got so much experience now within this professional game, from a variety of fights up and down the country. “I’ve fought over in Riyadh. I’ve fought over in Gibraltar. I’ve fought in the UK, London, Sheffield, here, there, everywhere.Read More on The Sun“Small Hall, York Hall. I’ve mixed it all. I’ve done it all now. Now it’s about bringing all that experience into one fight and that’s what will happen on June 7.“Only then will it be time to go back home to become a dad.”Wardley is taking on Justin Huni on SaturdayCredit: @Queensberry More

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    Mum breastfeeds her six-month-old baby as she runs ultramarathon up and down seven mountains and WINS epic 100km race

    AN ULTRA-MARATHON runner has won an epic 100km race – whilst stopping to BREASTFEED along the way. Stephanie Case, 43, took on the gruelling Ultra-Trail Snowdonia race in Wales on May 17.Stephanie Case returned to run her first ultramarathon in three year earlier this monthCredit: INSTAGRAM @theultrarunnergirlThe 43-year-old recently became a mum and somehow won despite stopping to breastfeed her daughterCredit: INSTAGRAM @theultrarunnergirlCase had not raced in three years before lining up on the start line for the outrageous physical test.It was the first time the human rights lawyer from Canada had run competitively since the birth of her daughter Pepper in November.And she wasn’t about to let the race get in the way of the six-month-old’s meal times. Case’s partner John met her at checkpoints throughout the race, handing the 43-year-old food to refuel.READ MORE ON SPORTWhile Stephanie would also feed Pepper before getting back into her running. She said: “It was truly like riding a bike – every kilometre that passed reminded me that I hadn’t lost a thing over the last three years.”In fact, I have gained way more joy and strength from this sport as a mum than I ever did before. “While it broke my heart to leave little Pepper at the aid stations, I wanted to show her – both of us – how amazing mum runners can be.”Most read in AthleticsBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAfter starting 30 minutes behind the elite runners, Case had no idea she had crossed the finish line in the fastest time. She laughed: “The race officials came to me and they were like, ‘You actually won.’ Moment Scot crosses finish line as he completes 32 ultramarathon challenge”They asked me ‘Can you run through the tape again for the cameras?'”Case added: “I’m not extraordinary.”I had a baby, I ran a race. It should be a totally normal thing.”Everyone has an opinion about what new mums should or shouldn’t be doing, and that doesn’t open up a lot of. space for out there ideas like running an ultra. “I’m lucky to be physically okay after childbirth. Others aren’t so lucky.”There is no ‘comeback’ after childbirth. There is just the next phase. “And whatever it looks like, whether on or off the trail, it’ll be right for you.” More

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    Meet the stunning Europa League Wags cheering on Man Utd & Tottenham… from a glam doctor to Molly-Mae’s bestie

    WITH 80,000 fans heading to Bilbao and millions more glued to TV sets, the Europa League final is one of the biggest sporting events of the year.And there’s plenty at stake as Tottenham face off against Manchester United tonight in the much anticipated match.Famous WAG Fern Hawkins is married to Harry MaguireCredit: GettyMan Utd’s Diogo Dalot proposed to his stunning girlfriend Claudia Pinto LopesCredit: Instagram / @diogodalotThe winning team could receive up to £54.4million and will earn a place in the Champions League for next season.It’s a dream ticket for the victorious team, and they’ll be cheered on all the way by their glamorous wives and girlfriends.The supporting stars are a talented bunch themselves and have proved to be true keepers in the lads’ lives. BETTING OFFER – GET EITHER TEAM TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1READ MORE SPORT We take a look at some of the stunning Manchester United and Spurs WAGs who might make you take your eye off the ball – from a star philanthropist to the daughter of a mayor.MANCHESTER UNITEDClaudia Pinto and Diogo Dalot The couple have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ClaudiaspintolopesClaudia posts her lavish WAG lifestyle on her social mediaCredit: Instagram/laudiaspintolopesClaudia Pinto, 25, is engaged to Portugese full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, and they have a one-year-old daughter. The pair, who have been dating since 2020, regularly post loved-up snaps on social media. Claudia joined Dalot in Italy when he spent a year with AC Milan during 2020.Most read in FootballEarlier this month she posted snaps from her glamorous hen party online. The WAG appears to live the life of luxury and keeps fans up to date with her regular outfit and make-up Instagram posts. Fern Hawkins and Harry MaguireFern and Harry tied the knot in 2022Credit: InstagramFern now owns her own businessCredit: InstagramHarry Maguire slow dances with wife Fern Hawkins at lavish wedding Science graduate and former physiotherapist Fern has been married to Harry since 2022 but they met when they were just 18 years old. The pair have two daughters, Lillie Saint Maguire, six, and Piper Rose, four. Last year entrepreneur Fern decided to open her own florist. She targeted the celebrity party market and even named her business venture after her daughters – The Saint Rose Floristry. Loyal Fern, 30, previously spoke out in support of her husband, 32, after he was arrested in Mykonos following a drunken bust-up outside a nightclub in August 2020.She slammed “lying” Greek cops for trying to ruin the Man United defender’s “reputation”. Melanie Kamayou and Andre Onana Melanie Kamayou is a pharmacist doctorCredit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie first started dating Andre in 2019Credit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie Kamayou, 29, is a pharmacist doctor and businesswoman, acting as co-chair of the Andre Onana Foundation. Melanie and goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, married in 2023 after first being spotted together in 2019. She was left devastated after being robbed of her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and a Rolex watch outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire earlier this year. The pair still look loved-up and support each other on and off the pitch, with Melanie travelling across four different countries to watch Onana play.The social media star and model has been in the stands supporting Onana at Ajax in the Netherlands, Inter Milan in Italy, Manchester United and away on international duty for Cameroon.Anouska Santos and Luke ShawAnouska Santos is close friends with Love Island star Molly-MaeCredit: Getty ImagesThe pair typically keep their relationship privateCredit: Instagram @anouskasantosAnouska Santos, 28, owns an accessories brand, Treats Studios, and is good friends with influencer and former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague. While Anouska is a familiar face among the Premier League WAGs, she and boyfriend Luke Shaw keep a very private relationship but have been posting together on social media since 2017. The pair have three children – a boy, four, and two girls, one and two. Anouska recently jetted to Germany to support England star Luke, 29, and fans were quick to compliment her flawless outfit. Maja Nilsson and Victor Lindelof Maja has been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest WAGCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja is a popular Instagram modelCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofThe pair got married in 2018Credit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja Nilsson, 25, and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof, 30, tied the knot in 2018 and Maja has since been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest Wag, with fans calling her the “finest of the finest”. Maja is a keen influencer and fashion entrepreneur, with more than 250,000 followers on Instagram.She recently starred on the cover of a glossy magazine and showed off her flawless bump as she is currently pregnant with the pair’s third child. Sadly the family experienced a horrific break-in during 2022 and Maja was forced to lock herself and her children in a room after intruders broke into their home. Anna Mariana and Casemiro Anna has two children with her football crazy husbandCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroAnna Mariana is a makeup artistCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroCasemiro plays for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAnna Mariana Casemiro, 35, is a Brazilian makeup artist and shares two children with the United midfielder. It was rumoured in 2023 that Casemiro had been cheating on his wife for years, but Anna hit back on social media. She said: “Oh man, really? Best to investigate your sources first, I just look around and know it’s not him.”The pair got together in 2011 and tied the knot three years later.Anna made headlines last year for defending her husband on Instagram after his performance during a clash against Liverpool was criticised. She swiftly posted a picture of Casemiro’s trophy cabinet – reminding fans of his talents. Ana Pinho and Bruno Fernandes Ana Pinho and United captain Bruno Fernandes met when they were teensCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana stuns fans in her bikiniCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana and United captain Bruno, both 30, are childhood sweethearts and got together at just 17 years old. Bruno has since revealed that Ana used to pay for the pair’s dates as he was broke as a teenager. He wrote online: “Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.”The couple met in their hometown of Boavista and they share a daughter, seven, and a son, four.Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian EriksenThe loved up couple at the 2023 Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen with their son AlfieCredit: chriseriksen8/InstagramTrained hairdresser Sabrina has been in a relationship with midfielder Christian since 2016 and they have a young son called Alfie. Sabrina worked for a clothing company when they first moved to the UK. The Danish couple prefer to keep a low profile, but Christian has previously spoken out about how tricky life on the go is for his girlfriend. He said: “You have to learn how to cope physically and mentally, but I can handle the pressure and the demands because I live seven days a week for my job.“That is very tough for my girlfriend. Of course, I would like to go out in the city with her and friends, but it just doesn’t fit in with playing in England.”In June 2021, Christian collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game against Finland. Distraught Sabrina thought he had died and leapt over the barriers to run to his side. She was comforted by Leicester City’s Kaspar Schmeichel who made a beeline for her.Kaspar’s dad Peter said: “He said that Christian is breathing. She actually thought that he’d passed away, and just to confirm that (he was breathing) he went back to be absolutely sure that he wasn’t saying anything that was out of order.”Eva Garcia and Alejandro GarnachoEve is a Spanish influencerCredit: Instagram/evagarciaThe pair have a young son togetherCredit: GettyPopular influencer Eva, 20, has over 600,000 followers on Instagram and has been with Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, since 2021. The pair are both from Spain and share a young son, Enzo, and Eva is also a co-owner of a jewellery store. Rumours flew when Eva allegedly unfollowed her partner on Instagram last year after she gave birth, but the pair have recently been posting snaps of their happy family. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURSKennedy Alexa and James Maddison Kennedy is a supportive girlfriend of the star footballerCredit: instagram @kennedyalexaKennedy is a modelCredit: InstagramKennedy and James have been together for five yearsCredit: InstagramKennedy, 30, and Spurs midfielder James, 28, are parents to three young children and have been together for five years. The English-American model has a keen fan base with whom she regularly shares stunning outfit posts on social media. The pair went public with their relationship in 2020 but tend to keep it on the down-low. Kennedy gave birth to twins in 2023 and was later championed by mums online for showing off her stretch marks. Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall on the model’s InstagramCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockThe Swedish influencer is new to the public eyeCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockSwedish social media influencer Mackenzie has over 20,000 followers on Instagram and loves sharing their luxe lifestyle on social media.The teen couple are fairly new to the public eye and Mackenzie had to turn off comments on her Instagram last year, after Barcelona fans got angry due to Lucas turning down the Catalan club.Lucas, 19, plays as a midfielder for Spurs. Karen Romero and Cristian Romero Cristian and Karen Romero with their sonCredit: Instagram @cutiromero2The pair met in 2018Karen, 25, is from Argentina and has worked as a human resources manager. Unlike other WAGs, her social media is private. She met Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, in 2018 and they have two children, Lucy and Valentino. Cristian shared an adorable video in 2023 which showed him jokingly teaching his young son football, with fans going wild for the rare glimpse at their family life. Ioana Stan and Radu DragusinIoana and Radu have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ioanastan_Ioana Stan sharing her fashion look onlineCredit: Instagram/ioanastan_Radu Dragusin of Tottenham HotspurCredit: GettyArchitecture student Ioana regularly shares romantic snaps online with her footballer boyfriend Radu Dragusin, 23. She too is from Romania and is the daughter of Gabriel Stan, the former deputy mayor of Constanta in the country. The pair have reportedly been dating since 2020, and Ioana has moved to England with Radu while he plays for the north London club.Indira Ampiot and Mathy Tel Fans have gone crazy for the French pair’s relationshipCredit: Instagram/indira.ampiotIndira is a beauty pageant queenCredit: GettyMathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur in action in MayCredit: GettyFrench beauty queen Indira, 20, has been dating 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, 20, since December 2024. Indira was crowned Miss France in 2023 and went on to compete in Miss Universe the following year. Read More on The SunShe also has a degree in communications and the blossoming love story has caught the attention of fans online. Mathys Tel is also from France and is on loan from Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He plays for the French U21 national team.  More

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    Chelsea star Sam Kerr and footballer partner Kristie Mewis welcome first child as they reveal adorable name

    CHELSEA star Sam Kerr and footballer partner Kristie Mewis have welcomed their first child together.The pair first met in 2019 and began dating a year later before going public in 2021.Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis have welcomed their first child togetherCredit: Instagram @samanthakerr20The pair have been together for five yearsCredit: InstagramAustralian and Chelsea forward Kerr and American midfielder Mewis, who plays for West Ham, then got engaged in 2023.And in November they announced they were expecting their first child together.Now, the duo have revealed their bundle of joy has arrived.And they have named the kid Jagger Mewis-Kerr.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA post on social media read: “Our little man is here, Jagger Mewis-Kerr.”Fans were quick to react to the amazing news.One said: “Aw congrats you two he’s adorable.”Another declared: “The cutest little man.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSOne noted: “So happy for you.”Another added: “Lil Jagger is so cute.”Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis baby announcementMewis has played just four times for West Ham after joining them in 2023.As for Kerr, she has been sidelined for the past 15 months with a cruciate ligament injury.Kerr plays for Australia and Chelsea, while Mews represents West Ham and the USACredit: GettyThey have shared lots of loved-up moments togetherCredit: InstagramThey announced they were expecting in NovemberCredit: Instagram.com/kmewis19 More

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    ‘Hearts fuller than ever’ – Max Verstappen & Kelly Piquet reveal birth of 1st baby with sweet pics hours before Miami GP

    MAX VERSTAPPEN has become a dad for the first time after girlfriend Kelly Piquet gave birth to a baby girl.The four-time world champion has announced the arrival of little Lily hours before practice begins at the Miami Grand Prix.Max Verstappen has become a dad for the first time after Kelly gave birthCredit: @MAXVERSTAPPEN1Lily Verstappen was born this weekCredit: @MAXVERSTAPPEN1Piquet was due to give birth on her May 6 due date – two days after the Miami GPVerstappen and Piquet shared a picture of tot gripping onto a finger with the words: “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily 🌸.”Our hearts are fuller than ever – you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.”The happy news led to lots of well-wishes from fans and family, with Verstappen’s sister Victoria writing: “Can’t wait to meet her!”Lily was born on Thursday and Verstappen later flew out to Florida on the same day.READ MORE F1 NEWSThe Dutchman had delayed his flight to be at home with Kelly in Monaco.That meant the new dad, 27, missed Thursday’s usual media briefing, as he was in the air in his private jet after leaving an airport in Nice.Despite the news coming hours before practice begins in Florida, title-challenging Verstappen is expected to race for Red Bull this weekend.A statement from the team said: “Please note that Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“All is well and he will attend track tomorrow for the race weekend.“We will not be offering any further comment at this time in respect towards the privacy of Max and his family.”Verstappen’s excruciating reaction to Jack Whitehall gag at F1 new season launch event Practice 1 takes place on Friday lunchtime Miami time – six hours behind the time zone in Monaco – with sprint qualifying later at 9:30pm GST. There is then the sprint race at 12pm on Saturday plus qualifying for the Grand Prix at 4pm.Lights out on race day is 24 hours later at 4pm on Sunday.Verstappen – who picked up his only weekend win in Japan this season – will try and cut the gap on Oscar Piastri.The Australian sits top of the drivers’ standings on 99 points, ten clear of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris – with Verstappen third on 87.Brazilian model Piquet, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet and has a five-year-old daughter, Penelope, with ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.Read More on The SunVerstappen and Piquet started dating in 2020 – four years after meeting at a dinner – after her relationship with Kvyat ended.The Dutchman revealed that hates being famous and wants to spend more time with his family in a new Viaplay documentary this week.Verstappen is set to race in Miami this weekend after his baby’s arrivalDutch champion Verstappen and Piquet have been together for five yearsVerstappen celebrates his first world championship title with Piquet in 2021 More