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    Man City star Ilkay Gundogan becomes a dad as wife Sara gives birth to their first child

    MANCHESTER CITY star Ilkay Gundogan has become a dad after his wife Sara gave birth to their first child Kais.Sara, 27, shared the news on social media on Wednesday evening, hours after they welcomed their baby boy into the world.
    Ilkay Gundogan was pictured with his first child in the hospitalCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    Sara gave birth to Kais on WednesdayCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    Sara shared an adorable snap of their newborn babyCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    She shared pictures of both of them holding Kais alongside an adorable shot of the baby’s arm and ear.
    And she added the short caption: “Our love is here. Kais Gündoğan 15.03.23”.
    Man City reacted to the post by saying: “Congratulations! 💙”.
    While Gundogan’s team-mate Jack Grealish added: “Congrats 👏🏻❤️”.
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    Ex-Germany colleague Jerome Boateng replied: “Congratulations bro 😍 hope all is well with the family”.
    And the wife of Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Daniter, said: “Congratulations 🥰🥰🥰”.
    Model and TV presenter Sara revealed back in November that she was expecting her first child with husband Gundogan.
    It came after the pair tied the knot five months earlier.
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    Gundogan, 32, is a fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium after winning four Premier League titles with the club.
    However, he is being heavily linked with a move away from Man City in the summer as he is out of contract at the end of the season.
    Barcelona are understood to have spoken to the German midfielder as they bid to strike a deal.
    Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray and Juventus have also been mooted as potential destinations for the ex-Borussia Dortmund man.
    Meanwhile, Sara caused controversy earlier this season when she criticised the food in Manchester.
    The Italian slammed the local restaurants suggesting there were no good places to eat out in the city and that she was fed up with “horrible frozen food”.
    This created a slightly awkward moment when fans discovered that one restaurant in Manchester is owned by her husband’s manager, Pep Guardiola.
    It led to the ex-Barcelona boss joking: “What I’m disappointed about is they’ve not been to my restaurant – that’s what annoys me.
    “Gundo is not going to play one more minute this season.”
    Sara has built up a substantial following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
    She has more than 500,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
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    Roma and England striker Tammy Abraham becomes a dad for first time as ex-Chelsea star shares adorable photo set

    OVERJOYED Tammy Abraham has shared pictures with his baby boy after becoming a dad for the first time. The Roma and England striker welcomed the birth of his son Amari today in Rome, Italy.
    Tammy Abraham has announced the birth of his child AmariCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpU-s2rNT3I/?hl=en
    His partner Leah Monroe gave birth earlier todayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpU-s2rNT3I/?hl=en
    He announced the birth on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpU-s2rNT3I/?hl=en
    He confirmed the wonderful news on Instagram as he posted three pictures after the birth.
    The post was captioned: “Life’s greatest gift 🤎Amari Abraham 03/03/23.”
    In one picture, he could be seen holding baby Amari.
    In another two pictures, he and his partner Leah Monroe can be seen admiring their son.
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    While in the third picture, Abraham is giving Leah a kiss on her forehead.
    And the former Chelsea star received a bundle congratulatory messages from his fellow football stars.
    Fikayo Tomori commented: “Congratulations my brother❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
    Reece James said: “RR pending. Congrats to you both❤️.”
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    Ben Chilwell wrote: “Congrats brother ❤️.”
    Dele Alli added: “Congrats 💜💜.”
    Abraham joined Roma in 2021 and in his first season in Italy yielded an impressive 27 goals in all competitions.
    But Abraham has struggled for form this term with just seven goals in 33 games.
    The striker is being linked with a move back to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Aston Villa credited with an interest in him.
    Abraham and Leah were congratulated by his football palsCredit: Instagram @leahmonroe_
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    Josh Taylor claims he has NOT ducked Jack Catterall for rematch fight and slams rival as ‘cry baby’

    JOSH TAYLOR insists he has not ducked out of the Jack Catterall rematch — and labelled his spurned nemesis a ‘cry baby’.Taylor, 32, retained his four super-lightweight world titles last February with a controversial points win.
    Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall before their bitter boutCredit: Getty
    But the rerun has just been cancelled for a third time, with the Tartan Tornado blaming a foot injury.
    And he now looks set to accept the WBO mandatory challenge — for the one belt he was not forced to vacate — from 25-year-old Teofimo Lopez.
    Catterall and Taylor were pulled apart when the third date was scrapped last month so there is enough bad blood for it to be revisited soon.
    Undefeated Taylor said: “I had given up and sacrificed a lot to make that fight happen.
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    “I had vacated my titles to make this happen and been offered bigger and better fights but said no.
    “I wanted to put all that doubt about me to bed and move on with my career and then the injury happened.
    “It was out of my control and I just have to roll with the punches.”
    Chorley southpaw Catterall, 29, accused Taylor of running scared.
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    But Taylor, who is 19-0, said: “I became undisputed world champion on the road. I went to America to win the last of the belts.
    “To say I am afraid of anyone is ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous.
    “The way he and his team are moaning and crying about it, they are just moaning cry babies, they are sore losers.
    “I am sure he will get the chance to rectify it one day but I highly doubt that he will get anywhere near me.”
    Taylor added: “Lopez is a huge fight.
    “He is a big character with a lot to say and he has been shouting my name out for a long time.”
    Jack Catterall lost a disputed decision to Josh TaylorCredit: PA More

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    ‘We will miss you dadda’ – Molly-Mae and baby Bambi say goodbye to Tommy Fury ahead of Jake Paul fight in Saudi Arabia

    MOLLY-MAE HAGUE and baby daughter Bambi said goodbye to dad Tommy Fury ahead of his fight with Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia. Fury is making the 4,000 mile trip to finally face Paul, on February 26 in the Middle East.
    Tommy Fury kisses goodbye to Molly-Mae and baby BambiCredit: @mollymae
    Tommy Fury is set for Saudi Arabia to face nemesis Jake PaulCredit: @tommyfury
    But it will come at the cost of leaving girlfriend Molly-Mae and new-born daughter Bambi ahead of the fight of his life.
    Alongside an adorable snap, captioned ‘Our champ’, Molly-Mae wrote: “And he’s off to go get that win. We will miss you dadda… So beyond proud of you.”
    Fury, due to travel to Riyadh, wrote on his own post: “Best camp of my entire life. Saudi… I’m coming.”
    Ever the troll merchant, Paul quickly commented on Fury’s post: “Can’t wait to see you daddy.”
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    Fury, 23, has twice pulled out of fighting Paul, 26, in the past due to a rib injury in December 2021 and US visa issue last August.
    But they hope it will be third time lucky after they once more rescheduled their grudge match, this time on neutral ground.
    And Paul could not resist the chance to aim another dig at Fury and his past pullouts.
    He swiped: “Wow he’s actually gonna show up.”
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    YouTuber-turned 6-0 boxer Paul has beaten ex-MMA champions in Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva.
    But Fury will be his first opponent with a recognised boxing record when they meet in the Saudi desert.
    They are scheduled for eight rounds at a catchweight of 185lb with bragging rights, reputations and unbeaten records on the line.
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    ‘Demolition job’ – Tommy Fury’s girlfriend Molly-Mae hits back at Jake Paul over YouTuber revealing she gave birth

    MOLLY-MAE HAGUE, the girlfriend of Tommy Fury, has fired back at Jake Paul after he announced the birth of their child.Paul, 26, is set to face Fury in a highly-anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on February 26.
    Molly-Mae recently gave birth to her and Tommy Fury’s first childCredit: instagram
    Jake Paul announced the birth before Molly-Mae and Fury had confirmed itCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Just days after the clash was confirmed last month, Molly-Mae welcomed daughter Bambi into the world.
    But the pair had not publicly said anything about the birth when Paul came out and revealed the news.
    Now Molly-Mae has responded with a short, sharp comment to the internet star.
    Speaking in one of her YouTube vlogs, Fury referenced his bout with Paul by saying: “26th Feb, be there or be square”.
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    Molly-Mae then swiftly added: “For a demolition job!”
    Paul gave an apology of sorts after revealing Bambi’s birth, telling SportBible; “Did I do that? I leaked it? Oh s***. My bad. I’m sorry, Tommy.
    “But don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone the gender or anything like that.”
    However, he quickly switched back to trash-talking the Love Island star when Fury failed to show up to their press conference in Riyadh on Wednesday.
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    Commenting on Fury’s absence, which was due to training responsibilities and “private matters”, Paul said: “I’m used to his behaviour at this point, he’s unprofessional and he’s a flake.
    “He’s not a serious businessman or a serious fighter and I’m going to prove that. It’s why this fight is called, ‘The Truth’, because the truth is going to come out. He’s going to have to pay for all of the times he’s pulled out.
    “All the business people he screwed over, it’s disrespectful. There’s some of the biggest names in boxing, the biggest promoters and most influential people in the world.
    “One of the greatest countries in the world and he doesn’t want to show up because of a ‘private matter’. We all have private matters.
    “When you sign up to do something, you make a commitment, that’s what it should be about.
    “It just shows me he’s scared because he said he didn’t need to train for this fight. Meanwhile, his first excuse was that he needed to train extra, but now it’s a private matter.
    “I love Tyson but it’s typical from the dad [John] and Tommy.”
    Fury’s failure to turn up to the presser has led to concerns over whether the bout will go ahead.
    He has pulled out of the fight twice in the past, but attempted to reassure fans in a recent interview.
    He told MMA Fighting: “I can clear that up in two seconds [the press conference no-show].
    “Basically, Jake Paul signed up into the world of professional boxing and I am a professional athlete, a professional boxer.
    “I always have been and [ask] any professional boxer and they’ll tell you this.
    “No one breaks camp, mid to the end [of training camp] to fly all the way to Saudi Arabia, have a 10-minute press conference, fly all the way back to Manchester, complete my camp then fly all the way back to Saudi Arabia again the following week.
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    “Now why the press conference couldn’t wait until a week later on fight week is beyond me.
    “Most big fights, they schedule press conferences on fight week. I don’t know what is going on there.” More

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    Newcastle star Joelinton holds his balloon-filled baby gender reveal on the St James’ Park pitch with wife and two kids

    JOELINTON went from Toon main man to balloon game fan with a spectacular gender reveal at St James’ Park.The crowd favourite endeared himself to Newcastle supporters even more by choosing the cherished turf for his own personal big moment.
    Newcastle midfielder Joelinton and his family had fun on the pitch revealing the gender of their third baby
    For once at St James’ Park blue was the colour worth celebrating
    The Brazilian, partner Thays Gondim and their two children waited on the halfway line – gazing at a goal covered in pink and blue balloons.
    Joelinton then booted a ball in the air – the signal for launching a mass of blue flares and streamers.
    His family reacted with wild excitement, leaping around and sharing hugs.
    They then spoke to the camera about their new boy joy.

    It’s also a thrilling time for Joelinton in his more normal role on the pitch.
    His form took off after manager Eddie Howe moved him back from a striking role last season.
    And the 26-year-old has maintained that dynamism this term for a Saudi-backed Newcastle side who sit fourth in the Premier League.
    Now Brazil are monitoring Joelinton ever closer, with a first international call-up likely.
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    First, though, the South Americans must find a successor to Tite.
    The manager stepped down after six years in charge following Brazil’s World Cup 2022 quarter-final exit against Croatia.
    Real Madrid chief Carlo Ancelotti, as well as ex-Spain and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, are among major names mentioned as contenders.
    For Joelinton, then, it’s a momentous year all round – as he awaits his third child and hopes for Champions League football and his first cap. 
    Joelinton, seen shielding the ball from Declan Rice, saw Newcastle held 1-1 at home by West Ham on SaturdayCredit: AFP More

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    Jake Paul refuses to apologise for leaking birth of Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae’s baby and says they should PAY him

    JAKE PAUL refused to say sorry for breaking the news about Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae’s baby – and said they should instead PAY him. The celebrity boxing pair are finally set to fight, on February 26 in Saudi Arabia at the third time of asking.
    Jake Paul refused to apologise for leaking the birth of Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae’s baby
    Molly-Mae with baby daughter Bambi and partner Tommy FuryCredit: mollymae/Instagram
    Fury, 23, was forced to pull out in December 2021 due to a rib injury and then last August amid US visa issues.
    So after agreeing to reschedule on neutral ground, Paul, 26, claimed rival was left with “no excuses”.
    But he also used the social media dig to bring up the birth of Fury and Molle-Mae’s baby daughter, which at the time had not been announced.
    Paul posted: “After multiple failed attempts to get Tommy Fury in the ring, the moment of truth has finally arrived.
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    “Fumbles has no excuses now. Baby is born. Money is massive. Immigration is not an issue.”
    Paul made the claim on January 27, and Molly-Mae later revealed baby Bambi was born four days prior to that.
    The YouTuber-turned prizefighter hosted a Q&A on Instagram and was asked if he should apologise for leaking the birth.
    Paul responded: “No she should pay me for giving that baby more clout.”
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    In an interview with TalkTV’s Piers Morgan, Fury was probed on the American’s move to announce his child’s birth.
    And he said: “At the end of the day, all Jake Paul can do from wherever he is in this world is speculate, and that’s all that was. 
    “Speculation, nothing is ever true unless you hear it from me and Molly. It’s part and parcel, it’s what we have to do.”
    Fury admitted the mental and verbal warfare is part of the fight game – but warned Paul’s famous antics cannot save him in the ring.
    He said: “It comes with the entertainment business, that’s what we’re in, and me and Jake Paul are great dance partners, and I’ve enjoyed the build up so far, it’s going to get a lot more heated, and I can’t wait.
    “Social media can’t save Jake Paul, his mouth can’t save him, it comes down to fighting.”
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    Tommy Fury reveals Molly-Mae and baby Bambi are reason he’s taken Jake Paul grudge match as Saudi showdown draws near

    TOMMY FURY revealed girlfriend Molly-Mae and baby Bambi are the reason he accepted his grudge fight with Jake Paul. Fury and Paul are finally braced to settle their score in the ring on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
    Tommy Fury with partner Molly-Mae and their baby daughter BambiCredit: Instagram
    Jake Paul fights Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia on February 26thCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The pay-per-view bout will come just a month after the 2019 Love Islander welcomed his baby daughter Bambi into the world with Molly-Mae.
    And in an interview with Rob Moore, before his baby’s birth, Fury admitted the mega-money fight with Paul was too good to turn down.
    He said: “I was earning my stripes. But if you want to slap millions of pounds in front of my face to fight Jake Paul, why am I not going to do that?
    “I’ve got a family to feed now any day – the reason I’ve taken the Jake Paul fight is it’s financially good.”
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    Fury, 23, is finally set to get his hands on Paul, 26, after twice being forced to pull out against the American before.
    He suffered a rib injury in December 2021 and then US visa issues last August, which has taken the two to the Middle East.
    Both are set to pick up life-changing cheques for their duel in the desert, but Fury recognises there is more than just money on the line.
    Fury added: “He can’t get underneath my skin because I know what he’s doing.
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    “He’s a whizz on social media, he’s made a living off being an idiot, arrogant and calling people out. It is what it is, but he can’t get underneath my skin.
    “All I see with Jake Paul is a business and if you want me to beat a man who can’t fight and throw millions of pounds in my face, not a problem, sign me up and that’s purely what this is.
    “I’ve described it all the time as being on Route 66 and I need to stop off in my campervan, fill it up and get back on the road.
    “I am on a straight and narrow road to world titles. But you want me to take a slight detour for an awful lot of fuel, pick that up and then jump back on the road?
    “That’s exactly what I’m doing here at the end of the day. This is a business; you’ve got to use your head and every fighter in my position would take that fight if it got offered to them.”

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