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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

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    Our reality TV show caused family divide but it brought us together with help of baby daughter Esme, says Logan Paul

    LOGAN PAUL revealed baby daughter Esme helped bring his family together – after filming their TV show threatened to divide them.The celebrity household put their lives out there like never before for an eight-parter airing on HBO’s Max.Logan Paul with dad Greg, brother Jake and mum PamJake holds Logan’s baby daughter EsmeNina Agdal with Logan and EsmeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgdceAJ9G1/?igsh=MWFsOXpvM2xra294aQ&img_index=1Called Paul American, the series – which was years in the making – draws back the curtain on the good, the bad and the ugly.Logan told SunSport: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media.“We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further.“I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform.READ MORE IN BOXING”So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick.”The show stars Logan, 29, and brother Jake, 28, as well as loving mum Pam and no-nonsense dad Greg. Logan’s fiancee – Danish supermodel Nina Agdal – and Jake’s newly-engaged partner – Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam – also feature throughout.Proud dad Logan welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world last year. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHer arrival was a timely one for the family after the show itself took its toll – but the series also played a part in reconciliation. Asked if his newborn helped bring the family together, Logan said: “Yeah, oh for sure.My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake Paul”My daughter Esme, it was amazing for everyone. But, so did the show, to be honest. “There’s been divides, and issues with how the episodes have turned out, some people don’t like certain episodes, other people don’t like others.“It has really brought the family together, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.”Logan – who is signed to the WWE – admits in one episode that he fears for Esme’s teenage years. And he said: “I think whether you have a son or a daughter, like the teenage years generally are like the rebellion.“See it’s a dog eat dog world out there and there may be a tipping point where your child starts to resent you for XYZ.“Maybe they go through a phase that is inherently problematic. “I mean, I’m a new dad, but I think that when children become teenagers, they start to develop  their personality.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They feel like they don’t need their parents anymore, and with that comes maybe some disconnect, I don’t know.”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Logan proposed to Nina before their baby was bornCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskNina is a supermodel from DenmarkCredit: SplashJake Paul proposed to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulJutta is a speedskater from the NetherlandsCredit: Reuters More

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    Jake Paul says having children will prolong his boxing career and wants them to be best pals with brother Logan’s kids

    JAKE PAUL says having children will keep him in boxing longer – and wants his kids to be best friends with brother Logan’s.The YouTuber-turned-boxer became an uncle in September after Logan and his fiancee Nina welcomed daughter Esme into the world. Jake Paul with brother Logan and niece EsmeCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul in training in the gymCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: GettyJake wants babies of his own with girlfriend Jutta Leerdam – but the Dutch speedskater plans to wait until after the 2026 Winter Olympics.Little brother Jake – who boasts of being a super-cool uncle to Esme – dreams of raising up the next generation of Pauls all-together.He told SunSport: “I think it would be great for all of our kids to grow up together.“I think they’re gonna be each other’s best friends because of the fact that they’re gonna be growing up in a crazy world that is so different than most other kids and they’re not gonna be able to turn and trust a lot of people.READ MORE IN BOXING“So I think it’d be good for our kids to be able to be close in age for sure.”Jake recently announced his engagement to Jutta – getting down on one knee behind a stunning backdrop.And now he is ready to juggle the brutal and gruelling life as a boxer with daddy duty – and does not expect fatherhood to soften him as a fighter.The 28-year-old said: “I don’t think so, I think it would do the opposite.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I think it would give me more reasons to fight and more reasons to provide for my family, and probably motivate me more.”Jake is currently 11-1 as a boxer and most recently beat Mike Tyson, 58, in a controversial fight viewed by over 100 MILLION people on Netflix. My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake PaulBut he can now add reality TV star to his list of accolades after filming an eight-part series called Paul American alongside his family. The show – airing on HBO’s Max in America – also stars the brothers’ mum Pam, dad Greg and their fiancees Jutta and Nina.And Logan told us: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media.“We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further.“I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform. “So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick!”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Jake Paul proposing to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulNina Agdal and partner Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / Nina AgdalLogan Paul with brother Jake, dad Greg and mum PamCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Liverpool ace Alexis Mac Allister and girlfriend have loved ones in tears as they announce pregnancy in emotional video

    LIVERPOOL star Alexis Mac Allister and his partner have announced they are expecting their first child together in an emotional video.The Anfield midfielder shared a touching clip his girlfriend Ailen Cova posted on her Instagram revealing their happy news.Alexis Mac Allister and partner Ailen Cova have announced they are expectingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ailencova/?hl=enThe Liverpool star surprised his girlfriend in an amazing videoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ailencova/?hl=enIt showed the footballer’s 26-year-old partner of nearly two years wrapping her arms round him as he showed her the positive pregnancy test and her ultrasound scan as well the reaction of friends and family as they told them Ailen was pregnant.At the end of the emotional video the pretty brunette, whose friendship with Mac Allister’s former influencer partner Camila Mayan ended when she began dating him, turned her phone to the camera and revealed the unborn child was a girl.Ailen wrote in a message alongside the footage she posted to her 138,000 followers which the Liverpool player shared with his 7.8 million fans: “We want you and love you with all our hearts. We’ll see you very soon” followed by a heart emoticon.Mac Allister’s teammate Luis Diaz’s wife Gera Ponce was among the first to respond with heart emoticons.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe footballer’s DJ cousin Pam Mac Allister wrote: “Congratulations. Happy and anxious to meet the new member of the family. I love you.”Last year it emerged Mac Allister, 26, was being sued by his former girlfriend.The model and influencer is demanding financial compensation from him for the years they lived abroad together.She has also accused him of keeping her belongings and being unfaithful with his current partner and childhood friend.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe World Cup winner, who signed for Liverpool in June 2023 for £35 million from Brighton and Hove Albion, broke his silence on the lawsuit last November, saying: “There was no more relationship.“She took her path, I took mine, and that’s it.Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training The pair have been together for nearly two yearsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alemacallister/?hl=enAilen has reportedly been expecting for three monthsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ailencova/?hl=en“As for the lawsuit, everything is in court, where it should be, and we are awaiting.”In relation to the accusations of infidelity, he added: “I think it’s normal in a relationship; she made the decision to come out and make public things that she felt or that she believes happened, but I know how things went and that’s why I’m very calm.”Speaking on Argentinian TV channel America TV after news Mac Allister was going to become a father for the first time with his new partner came out, Camila confirmed the court case was still ongoing.She said: “There is nothing new. Hopefully things will speed up a bit.”Although Ailen hasn’t said when her due date is, Argentinian TV commentators have said she is in the third month of her pregnancy.Camila Mayan was with Mac Allister for the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022.But he reportedly ended their five-year-long relationship just six days after Argentina beat France in a penalty shoot-out.Journalist Marcela Taura went on to claim Camila had been ditched so he could start a formal relationship with their mutual friend Ailen.READ MORE SUN STORIESCamila has described what happened as a “betrayal”, telling an Argentine TV show soon afterwards: “Everything that happened, I could have never imagined even in my worst nightmare.“I would never have imagined so many negative things about such a close person as Cova.” More