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      Premier League legend, 36, welcomes first child with stunning model partner, 28, as Messi’s wife sends congratulations

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      MANCHESTER CITY legend Sergio Aguero’s stunning girlfriend Sofia Calzetti has given birth to their first child.The 36-year-old, who had to retire from football nearly three years ago because of a heart condition, confirmed yesterday he had become a father for the second time.Sergio Aguero posted a snap of his baby daughter clutching his fingerCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThe Man City legend welcomed his second child to the worldCredit: Instagram @aguerobenja19Sofia Calzetti is Aguero’s girlfriendCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThe beauty works as a modelCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiHe posted a picture of his newborn daughter Olivia clutching the happy couple’s fingers.Aguero wrote along the snap on his social media: “September 13 2024. Welcome Olivia. We cannot express in words so much happiness.”His model partner posted a congratulation messages they had received from friends and family along with more photos showing the ex-Argentina international cradling his baby.Aguero revealed in March he was expecting a child with Sofia, 28.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis Instagram post at the time showed the loved-up duo holding each other by the hand with two pictures of the ultrasound showing their baby in her womb.The post was captioned: “Immense excitement. We’re waiting for you little girl.”On Tuesday, heavily-pregnant Sofia published a selfie photo showing her practising yoga at the couple’s home in Miami alongside an emotional message which said: “Last yoga class with my little one inside me. “Such strong emotions I can’t find the words to explain them.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“In days or hours, perhaps, she will change my life for ever. I am going to begin to live what I dreamt of all my life, being a mummy.”One of the first to congratulate them was Sergio’s 15-year-old son Benji, whose mum Gianinna was one of Diego Maradona’s two daughters with his wife Claudia Villafane.Man Utd & Man City Premier League combined XILionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo wrote “congratulations” on the couple’s Instagrams alongside several heart emojis.Aguero announced his retirement from professional football at an emotional press conference in December 2021.The five-time Premier League winner was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat days after he was taken to hospital clutching his chest and complaining of breathing problems and dizziness during a game for Barcelona.He signed for Barca after becoming Man City’s record goalscorer during his decade in England.Aguero took a massive pay cut to join the Catalan giants after being offered the chance to team up with close pal Messi.But he played only five games for Barca with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.Who are these famous footballers?Sofia kept her 824,000 followers up to date with her pregnancyCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiAguero and Sofia have been together since 2019Credit: Instagram @soficalzettiShe reconciled with Aguero shortly after rumours emerged that they had broken upCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiLionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo congratulated the coupleCredit: Getty More

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      Former Premier League captain cuts all ties with his father as he says ‘he did horrible things to people I love’

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED star Anel Ahmedhodzic has cut all ties with his father – claiming he has done “horrible things to people I love”.The defender’s allegations are the latest twist in a sad saga which also saw him withdraw from duty with Bosnia and quit international football.Anel Ahmedhodzic’s exit from Bosnia duty spilled into allegationsCredit: RexAhmedhodzic has won 24 Bosnia caps but suggested he’s had enoughCredit: GettyAhmedhodzic says he has reluctantly gone public after dad Mirsad alleged he was “under the influence of his wife and mother-in-law”.His father had earlier revealed he “did not consider” the 25-year-old his son “anymore” – suggesting he had been turned off his country by “bad people”.The former Blades’ skipper, whose club lost their Premier League spot last season, responded by accusing his dad of “manipulation, lies, scams and almost daily bullying”.The ex-Nottingham Forest man was “insulted” too by a claim his wife had “cast black magic” on him.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAhmedhodzic explained he’d received hundreds of messages abusing him and his family after he pulled out of Nations League action.He blamed an injury, poor medical treatment and misinformation for his latest problems on international duty.Now Ahmedhodzic has spoken out on issues with his dad as “things can no longer be ignored”.In a statement shared by Balkan cable TV station N1, he said: “The only thing anyone wants from their father as a son is support and pride. Unfortunately, I got very little of that.Most read in Football”What I got most of the time was manipulation, lies, scams and almost daily bullying. “This is the type of man who shows his ‘power’ over women, but has never had the guts to stand up to another man.”Inside Angel Gomes’ rise from Man Utd wonderkid to England starAhmedhodzic added he had a “very good relationship with my mother” and supports her “financially”.He continued: “So when he [his father] says that I don’t care about my parents, it’s a complete lie. That’s not a man. “He goes after people I care about every time there’s a problem.  “He did horrible things to people I love but I don’t want to talk about that here. “There are so many reasons why I cut off contact with him. You will say ‘but he is your father, life is short’.”Trust me, I’ve tried many times to fix things, to forget what he did and every time I fix things, we end up back at the beginning and he doesn’t change at all, not even a little bit.”There have been many occasions when he has publicly insulted me since I married my wife, which he only does to make me angry and get a reaction from me.”Ahmedhodzic also reckoned his dad had “spoiled my reputation in England” with “completely untrue” statements that he “wanted to leave” the Blades. He insisted: “This is the city and the club that gave me the best memories of my life, including the birth of my son.”The Sweden-born ace, who joined United from Malmo two years later, also fiercely defended his partner.He said: “Saying my wife cast black magic on me is very insulting to me and especially to my wife because she is awesome.”It is very hard to find a woman who will take care of you like she does and I am very lucky that my son has such an amazing mother. Ahmedhodzic saw the Blades drop to the Championship this seasonCredit: Alamy”And then say that he doesn’t let me go to national team matches? It’s ridiculous.””She never missed a match, even when she was nine months’ pregnant… She is my biggest supporter and to say she won’t let me go is stupid, but what do you expect from a narcissist?”I am very disappointed, but not surprised that it has come to this. “I never wanted it to be public, but when you have a father who is actively trying to control you, push you down, and hurt your reputation, I had to do it.”Ahmedhodzic’s dad had earlier said: “No one is a better friend to my son than his parents, but when he listens to the wrong people, what happens to him happens.”That’s not my son anymore, I don’t consider him my son anymore. I wish him well. The best. “I fought the whole war, I was wounded three times. I wanted my son to play for the country that I created with my own blood, but he was turned away by bad people who think only of self-interest.” Ahmedhodzic Senior also suggested his son’s wife and her family had tried to separate Anel from his parents.He added: “I hid my feelings when they asked me how Anela was doing, I hid everything inside me.”It was difficult for me to answer the truth, I always said ‘he’s doing well, we talk to each other, etc.. I defended him. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I thought he would understand, forgive himself, but nothing works. They have it under control.”Ahmedhodzic Junior won a single cap for Sweden in 2020 before switching his allegiance the same year to Bosnia, for whom he played 24 times until apparently now having enough. More

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      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha shows off growing baby bump and posts message to England ace after goal against Ireland

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      JACK GREALISH’S girlfriend Sasha Attwood showed off her huge baby bump and shared a message to the England star after he scored against Ireland.The loved-up couple announced their pregnancy in July in a heartwarming social media post.Sasha Attwood showed off her growing baby bumpCredit: InstagramShe announced her pregnancy in JulyCredit: InstagramSasha has since shown off in different outfits offering advice to fellow mums-to-beCredit: SplashThe model signed a deal with PrettyLittleThing last monthCredit: SplashJack Grealish and Sasha are childhood sweetheartsCredit: Refer to CaptionShe is often at his matches cheering him onCredit: AFPAnd she shared how proud she was after Grealish returned for EnglandCredit: instagramNow Sasha has showed off her big bump as she tried on different comfy outfits as a guide for fellow mums-to-be.She has been ever-present on social media throughout her pregnancy, showing off in loungewear while also post make-up tutorials.And the model took to Instagram over the weekend to celebrate Grealish scoring on his return to the England team in the 2-0 win over Ireland.Sasha posted a pic of the Manchester City ace alongside the caption: “Proud of you.”READ MORE ON WAGSIt has been a good few months for the couple with Sasha also signing a huge modelling deal with PrettyLittleThing.Sasha, 28, raked in an eye watering five-figure paycheck after inking her signature on the big-money contract.Last month Sasha shared photos of herself outside in the sun wearing a sleeveless cardigan open at the bottom to reveal her growing tummy.The influencer held a drink she called “iced coffee to go” and explained her matching white top with black stripes and a matching skirt were from PrettyLittleThing.Most read in FootballIn July the couple announced they were expecting with Sasha posting a pic of her baby bump alongside the caption: “Half of me, half of you – beyond blessed.”Grealish, 28, wrote: “Life’s biggest blessing.”Jack Grealish’s pregnant girlfriend Sasha Attwood shows off her growing baby bump as she poses in bikini topThe England star was delighted to return against Ireland, despite being booed by the home crowd after switching allegiances.He said: “It was what me and Dec [Rice] expected. I said before the game, I think it is different.“Me and Dec have nothing bad to say, we both enjoyed our time with Ireland. I certainly did, and I have a lot of Irish in my family, so there is no bad blood from my side.“I need to start playing regularly and scoring goals, that is what I did today,” he admitted. “I still don’t feel 100 per cent fit but I am getting there. From a personal point of view, I am happy.“It meant everything, just going to the fans at the end and hearing them cheer my name and stuff.“Listen, there is no better feeling than playing for England, especially in games like this, when the whole nation is watching.“I have said it before in another interview, the summer was one of the worst of my life because you can’t not see what is happening in front of you. It was difficult but it has given me more resolve to bounce back.” More

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      Transgender parent-of-two Valentina Petrillo, 50, qualifies for Paralympics 2024 women’s 400m semi-final

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      AN ITALIAN runner who was born male has become the second transgender athlete to compete in the 64-year history of the Paralympics.Valentina Petrillo, 50, has a visual impairment and competed in the heats of the women’s T12 400m class on day five of the Paris Games.Valentina Petrillo of Team Italy made history during the Women’s 400m T12 Round 1 Heats on day five of the ParalympicsCredit: GETTYThe 50-year-old became the second transgender athlete to compete in the Games in its 64-year historyCredit: GETTYPetrillo was born a male and underwent hormone therapy in 2019Credit: GETTYPetrillo, who does not require a guide, qualified for tonight’s semi-finals at the Stade de France with a time of 58.35 seconds as she finished behind Alejandra Paola Perez Lopez of Venezuela in heat four but ahead of China’s Shen Yaqin.Without requiring the use of a guide runner, parent-of-two Petrillo qualified sixth overall and will be in contention for the podium spots at the Paras.She said: Petrillo said: “The atmosphere in the stadium is great, it’s just a dream come true. We are here finally, it’s September 2, 2024, let’s sign this historical date (in our diary).“From today I don’t want to hear anything more about discrimination, prejudices against transgender people.READ MORE PARALYMPICS NEWS“There are lots of people dying only for being trans, people are killed because they are trans, people commit suicide because they are trans and lose their jobs, or (they are) are not included in sport.“But I made it. If I can make it, everyone can make it. I thought about Paris from the day I knew I was not making it to Tokyo. I am here now. Finally, I made it.”In 2017, the disabled star shocked her wife, the mother of their two children, when she revealed she wanted to become a transgender woman – and within two years, she was undergoing hormone therapy.Running as a male, Petrillo won 11 Italian para-athletics titles but has started to win medals on the international stage since switching to female-only events.Most read in AthleticsIn March 2023, World Athletics – the governing body of able-bodied track-and-field – took a firm stance on this controversial topic.Officials decided to exclude male-to-female transgender athletes who had gone through male puberty from competing in international events for women.Imane Khelif wins Olympic gold in women’s welterweight final after huge gender row that has grabbed worldwide attentionSeb Coe, the president of the governing body, said “decisive action” was taken “to protect the female category in our sport”.While some might feel that Petrillo has a considerable physical advantage, despite being in her sixth decade on the planet, the International Paralympic Committee refused to implement any ban, saying they do not have any “framework” of rules.Channel 4’s Paralympics Line-UpChannel 4 have a star-studded line-up of hosts and pundits for their coverage of the 2024 ParalympicsA IPC spokesperson said: “We have had one previous transgender athlete at the Paralympic Games. “This was a Rio 2016 Paralympian who represented the Netherlands.“Our framework is very clear. The IPC have no specific rules on transgender.“It’s the responsibility of the international federations, which is a very similar approach to the IOC (International Olympic Committee).”Not everybody is convinced and some want a suspension to come into force.Germany’s Katrin Mueller-Rottgardt, who competes in the women’s long jump, said: “Basically, everyone should live in everyday life the way they feel comfortable, but I find it difficult in competitive sports.“Petrillo has lived and trained as a man for a long time, so there is a possibility that the physical requirements are different to those of someone who was born as a woman.Valentina Petrillo wants to be a role model for other transgender peopleCredit: GETTY”This could give an advantage.”Petrillo said: “I’m happy as a woman and running as a woman is all I want. I couldn’t ask for more.“I dream of a future where no one has to hear stories like mine anymore.“For 44 years I had no tools, I thought I was the only one in the world experiencing this situation.”I was born in Naples in the Seventies, where the ‘femminielli’ were considered the ‘scum’ of society.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I had an older relative who declared that she was trans and she was kicked out of the house by her father. I was scared and hid.“I dream of a future in which there are no longer children, girls, teenagers, forced to hide, to be afraid, to not be able to express themselves for who they are: in the family, in society, in everyday activities.” More

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      I dated football star for 2 YEARS before his ‘mask dropped’ when I fell pregnant – I can’t afford clothes for our boy

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      A WOMAN who dated a football star for two years says his “mask dropped” when she fell pregnant – claiming she now can’t afford clothes for their son.The struggling mum told how the married player paid her just £8 a month for maintenance.A football star paid a struggling ex-girlfriend £8-a-month maintenance payments — leaving her to raise their son on Pot Noodles (stock image)Credit: GettyShe claimed he hid his assets to make sure he qualified for nil rate child support.The woman dated the player for two years before she became pregnant.She said: “The mask fell. He said, ‘You can’t be pregnant, I’m married’. I was stunned.”The mum claims the former Championship player owes hundreds of thousands for the upkeep of their boy, now 14.Read More SportShe says records show he earns less than £7 a week.The girlfriend said: “My son has had to eat £1.80 packet noodles for dinner on really hard days. “He once asked me for an ice cream, I couldn’t afford it. It broke my heart.“He’s had to wear clothes that are too small. He wanted to go to boxing and basketball.Most read in Football”But I can’t afford the fees. Anything I earn goes towards him and my house.”She says she foolishly accepted the ex-player’s offer of £10,000 not to take their finance row to a tribunal.She added: “But I expected the basic child maintenance to continue, which to my surprise was abruptly stopped.”Officials tell me their records show he is earning less than £7 a week, so he can send what he wants.”He comes across as a jovial guy. His hypocrisy is jaw-dropping.” More

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      Football ace paying struggling ex just £8 a MONTH child maintenance leaving her to raise son on Pot Noodles

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      A FOOTBALL star paid a struggling ex-girlfriend £8-a-month maintenance payments — leaving her to raise their son on Pot Noodles.The ex-player, a regular on TV, radio and computer games, hid his assets, she alleges, to make sure he was adjudged to qualify for nil rate child support.A football star paid a struggling ex-girlfriend £8-a-month maintenance payments — leaving her to raise their son on Pot Noodles (stock image)Credit: GettyShe claims the player, who spent part of his more than 20-year career in the Championship, owes hundreds of thousands for the upkeep of their boy, now 14. She says records show he earns less than £7 a week.The girlfriend said: “My son has had to eat £1.80 packet noodles for dinner on really hard days. He once asked me for an ice cream, I couldn’t afford it. It broke my heart.“He’s had to wear clothes that are too small. He wanted to go to boxing and basketball but I can’t afford the fees. Anything I earn goes towards him and my house.”Read More on SportThe couple dated for two years before she became pregnant.She said: “The mask fell. He said, ‘You can’t be pregnant, I’m married’. I was stunned.”She says she foolishly accepted the ex-player’s offer of £10,000 not to take their finance row to a tribunal.She added: “But I expected the basic child maintenance to continue, which to my surprise was abruptly stopped. Most read in Football”Officials tell me their records show he is earning less than £7 a week, so he can send what he wants. “He comes across as a jovial guy. His hypocrisy is jaw-dropping.” More

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      Man City hero Jack Grealish becomes an uncle for the first time as his younger sister gives birth to baby son

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      FOOTIE’S Jack Grealish has become an uncle for the first time.Sister Kiera, 22, and her boyfriend Josh Murphy told of baby Ruben’s arrival on Instagram.Jack Grealish has become an uncle for the first time – pictured with his sister, new mum KieraCredit: Keira Grealish/instagramBaby Ruben’s arrival was revealed online by his parents Keira and JoshCredit: Kiera Grealish/InstagramShe said: “Never felt a love like it.”Manchester City winger Jack, 28, shared the picture of his nephew alongside blue heart emojis, saying: “Perfect news.”It comes just weeks after Jack revealed he and long-term partner Sasha Attwood, 28, are expecting their first child.He posted a snap of him holding Sasha’s baby bump and said: “Life’s biggest blessing.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe England star is incredibly close with Kiera, as well as his other younger sister Hollie.In March, Kiera told her followers she was expecting a baby boy in the summer during a sweet gender reveal.She was filmed popping a huge balloon with model partner Josh, before the pair were covered with blue confetti.Jack and Sasha both left a string of pale blue heart emojis underneath the video.Most read in FootballGrealish and Sasha have been dating for over a decade after meeting at school.Watch sweet moment Jack Grealish says ‘do you still like me-‘ to young Aston Villa fan who asks him to sign shirtJack described the birth as ‘perfect news’Credit: Kiera Grealish/InstagramGrealish’s long-term partner Sasha Attwood (left) with his sister Kiera at the 2022 World Cup in QatarCredit: PA More

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      Kyle Walker ‘readying lawyers’ for another court battle with Lauryn Goodman as he ‘considers launching harassment case’

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      KYLE Walker is geared up to launch a harassment case against Lauryn Goodman after revealing a heartbreaking confession.The Man City defender, 34, is considering taking legal action against his ex-mistress to prevent her from sharing their personal life on social media.Kyle Walker is reportedly considering legal action against Lauryn Goodman to protect his childrenCredit: PAThe influencer shares two children with the Man City aceCredit: GettyPals of the £150,000 a week pro claim he has already been in touch with lawyers as influencer Lauryn, 33, continues to air her grievances online.A source said Kyle is “carefully looking at options” and has heard advice from two law firms in order to protect his children. The footballer shares four sons with scorned wife Annie Kilner, who last week blocked his return to their family £4million Cheshire mansion.It is understood the love rat was hoping for a reconciliation after their Turkey and Wales holidays. Instead, the footballer has been forced to stay in Premier League owned apartment.The source claimed Kyle wants to protect Roman, Riaan, Reign and Rezon, from any online harm as Lauryn continues to post following their bitter court row last month.A judge slammed the Celebs Go Dating star for using her footballer baby-dad as an “open-ended cheque book”.Her eye-watering list of demands was unveiled bombshell documents.Most read in FootballThey included £33,000 for air conditioning at her seven-bedroom mansion in Hove, Sussex, a £22,000 furnishing fund, £70,000 for a Mercedes GLE, to be replaced every three years, and a £30,000 car allowance for a nanny.But Lauryn later blasted Judge Edward Hess on social media and pokes fun at his comments. Multi-millionaire Kyle Walker forced to bed down in apartment block despite owning two mega mansions after messy splitShe replied to one fan: “I hope Hess got the publicity I think he craved.”And the influencer has also since claimed Kyle told her he had never “for a ­second” been sorry they had got together and wanted to “have my cake and eat it”.She alleged her ex-lover wanted to bed her on a date in a London hotel room — days before he said publicly he regretted their “mistake” of a relationship.The influencer added that the Man City star “wanted a secret double life playing happy families” with their two kids.In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, Lauryn said he told her: “We can keep this between you and me.”’SPY ON HIM’Meanwhile, as reported by the MailOnline, the mum-of-two also allegedly asked one of Kyle’s mates to “spy on him”.The claimed the Celebs Go Dating star demanded they inform her where he, Annie and the kids were going on holiday.”She wanted all the details spread on social media, I guess just to embarrass him,” claimed the source.”I wasn’t comfortable with what she was saying and wanted no part of it but shows how much she wants to get at him.”I wanted no part of it.”A spokesperson for Lauryn denied these claims.It is not the first allegation against the influencer, as just last month a Kyle’s neighbour claimed Lauryn asked her to keep tabs on him and Annie in a bid to break their marriage up.Jasmine David, 51, recalled: “It was becoming clear how desperate she was, how obsessed she was with them.“She wanted to know if his car was parked up and if he was there, what he was doing.“I feel sorry for her to a certain degree. We have no idea what kind of things he said to her or what he promised. But in the end, she became hell-bent on breaking them up.”And, Lauryn’s own sister, glamour model Chloe, slammed the mum-of-two and vowed she couldn’t forgive her.She told The Sun how the feud saw her disinvite her sister from her dream wedding, claiming she had been “kept in the dark”.It comes after Lauryn sent a bombshell message to Annie on Boxing Day revealing Kyle fathered her second child.Annie, who was pregnant with Rezon at the time, swiftly kicked the £150,000-a-week defender out of their family home.She had previously welcomed him back after it was exposed he was dad to Lauryn’s son Kario.In an exclusive interview with The Sun soon after his second love child was revealed, Kyle publicly apologised to his estranged wife.He spoke of his desire to save the marriage and described Annie as his “soulmate”.She was later at the Etihad Stadium to support him as City won the title for a record fourth time in a row.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd she attended all but one of England’s matches at the Euros in Germany.Lauryn also travelled to one of them with their son, Kairo, four.Kyle Walker’s sit-down interview with The SunBy Paul SimsENGLAND ace Kyle Walker admitted in January he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” over his secret child and ­bitterly regrets betraying soulmate wife Annie.In a sit-down interview with The Sun, this is what he said.“What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can’t begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. I’ve tried to ask her but there’s pain and hurt.“The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.“There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.“The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.“I am a private man but I accept that I am a public figure and I need to address what I’ve done.“It hasn’t helped that it has been played out in the media. But I’ve chosen to speak now in the hope that I can at least explain myself and enable my wife and children to have the privacy they so desperately need and deserve.“When I met Annie at 17, I never envisaged my private life being like this. I never thought I would be a father of six.“In football I’ve achieved more than what I ever thought I would achieve. But to personally hurt what I truly believe is my best friend, that’s what hurts a lot.“How could I hurt someone I love so much? That’s something I need to find in myself.“I need to find out why I have done this and why situations have occurred. I am human and I’ve made mistakes on and off the field.“The ones off the field are definitely more damaging and have been more hurtful to me.“Football has been my life since I was six but my family comes before anything on this planet. At the moment, they’re hurting enormously.“My little boy goes to sleep with me every night and to not have him . . . I’m used to being away for long periods of time with England.”We say goodnight on FaceTime. But to know that I’m not with him because of my mistake — mistake is probably the wrong word, my choices — that’s what pains me.”The mum-of-two was slammed by a judge for using Kyle as an ‘open-ended cheque book’Credit: SplashIt is understood the footballer wants to protect his childrenCredit: Rex More