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    Jesse Lingard ‘refused to give police statement’ during investigation into sexual abuse by his grandad

    FORMER England star Jesse Lingard refused to give police a witness statement during their investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by his grandad, a court heard yesterday.The footballer, 32, now based in South Korea, was contacted over claims that Kenneth Lingard, 86, had targeted his alleged victim over 15 years, starting when she was just five.Investigating officer DC Scott Chambers told jurors ex-Man United star Lingard and his mum had both declined to give a statement.Kenneth, of Warrington, Cheshire, denies 17 counts of indecent assault between 1970 and 1985.His alleged victim came forward after watching a Channel 4 documentary about Jesse’s rise to stardom.The woman, who is now 60, said that she reported the OAP to cops because the documentary portrayed him as “some kind of hero” and that Lingard had told “loads of lies”.READ MORE ON Jesse Lingard The court heard from the complainant’s second husband yesterday, who said that he had gone to see Kenneth over the allegations in the mid 1990’s.He told the jury: “I confronted him about it – the abuse.“I remember him looking me straight in the eye and saying that he didn’t do it.”The man, who divorced the complainant after eleven years of marriage, said that she had taken an overdose during their relationship and had been treated in hospital.Most read in FootballThe jury was told that Kenneth voluntarily gave a police interview in January 2023 – two months after the documentary aired – and dismissed the allegations.He said: “None of it happened.Jesse Lingard reels off FIVE different celebrations after ex-Man Utd star scores bizarre goal in South Korea” My grandson cannot believe what she is saying.”The trial continues.Jesse Lingard refused to give police a statement during an investigation into his grandadCredit: Reuters More

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    Former West Ham star Dimitri Payet’s lover claims he made her perform humiliating sex act as police launch probe

    FORMER West Ham star Dimitri Payet is at the centre of a police probe in Brazil – with a girlfriend accusing him of psychological and sexual abuse.The France international has played for Rio de Janeiro club Vasco da Gama since leaving Marseille in 2023.Dimitri Payet is at the centre of a police probe in BrazilCredit: RexLarissa Ferrari is in a relationship with PayetCredit: NewsflashLarissa with Payet, who she accused of abusing herCredit: NewsflashThey got together last yearCredit: NewsflashLarissa is a Brazilian lawyer and social media starCredit: NewsflashHe spent 18 months with West Ham, becoming their 2015-16 player of the season, before Marseille paid them a then club record £25million for him in January 2017.Payet, 38, has four children with wife Ludivine in France.But Sun Sport told last month how Brazilian lawyer and social media star Larissa Ferrari claims to have had a seven-month relationship with Payet after he “got lonely” following a move to Rio de Janeiro club Vasco da Gama.Rio police have now revealed they are investigating after Larissa, 28, filed a complaint against him.READ MORE IN football She claimed he has forced her into humiliating punishments – and filming her as she carried them out.Larissa said: “I was attacked by Dimitri Payet, and this has left marks on my body.”I have suffered physical, moral, psychological and sexual violence.”We had our first dispute in December, and he began saying he would punish me.Most read in Football”He asked me to prove my love for him in humiliating ways – by drinking my own urine, licking the floor and drinking water from a toilet.”He filmed me doing these things. He pushed me about, walked over me and made veiled threats.How Ruben Amorim can fix Man United’s Garnacho problem”I want justice to be done.  He abused my mental vulnerability to take sexual advantage of me.”I am a lawyer, and I would never make such serious accusations lightly.”Playmaker Payet has yet to respond to media questions.The 38-cap France international played 60 times for West Ham, scoring 15 goals.But he left the club under a cloud after pushing for a transfer, claiming he was homesick.Payet and his wife LudivineCredit: AFPLudivine was a star at Euro 2016Larissa reported the alleged incident to the policeCredit: NewsflashPayet was a star for West HamCredit: Getty More

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    Mexico’s sexiest fan and weather girl poses in bra and dressing gown as she celebrates four years on OnlyFans

    YANET GARCIA shared a raunchy clip as she celebrated four years on OnlyFans.Yanet, 33, has been dubbed “Mexico’s sexiest fan” and gained fame as a weather girl before switching to OnlyFans, while also sharing glam pics on social media.Yanet Garcia celebrated a special anniversary on social mediaCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaYanet celebrated four years on OnlyFansCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaYanet partied with balloons while wearing a raunchy gownCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaYanet shared a clip of her enjoying the milestone with a cakeCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaYanet shares a lot of glam pics on social mediaCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaAnd the Mexican celebrated her four-year anniversary on the platform with a clip that showed her partying with a saucy dressing gown on.The model partied with some balloons as well as a cake and appeared to have allowed one time only free access to her OnlyFans to commemorate the anniversary.Yanet posted on her Instagram story: “Let’s celebrate together. It’s free.”The OnlyFans star appeared to be celebrating from her new home in New York.Read More on FootballYanet posted a set of Instagram snaps to break the exciting news of her new crib.The Mexican was seen holding her fresh set of keys in sunny Manhattan.A second photo showed the ex TV presenter signing paperwork while holding her adorable pooch.Located on the Lower East Side, her luxury skyscraper has incredible views of the East River and the iconic Manhattan Bridge.Most read in FootballAnd Yanet posted: “Today, I can say that discipline has given me everything.”Just a small town girl from Santiago, Pueblo Magico with big city dreams… Investing in the City of Dreams.‘World’s sexiest weather girl’ Yanet Garcia delights fans with major life update and says ‘without you this wouldn’t be possible’ “Three years ago I came to New York with no credit and trying to rent an apartment to fulfil my dream and today it’s finally happening.”I am officially the owner of my apartment in Manhattan. Thank you all for being part of my dream. Without you guys this would not be possible! So grateful.”Inside Yanet’s sexy life as a weather girl and Mexico fan…Yanet is the world’s hottest weather girlCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaShe regularly sends fans wild with saucy snapsCredit: dievkophoto / instagramYanet loves posing for the cameraCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaShe posts naughty uploads to social mediaCredit: Yanet GarciaYanet is a huge Mexico football fanCredit: Instagram/iamyanetgarciaShe is not shy of the cameraYanet is a popular figure in her homelandCredit: GettyYanet Garcia has wowed her legion of followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaThe ‘world’s hottest weather girl’ regularly posts sexy snaps onlineCredit: Instagram/iamyanetgarciaYanet wowed fans in a Christmas themed Instagram postCredit: Instagram @iamyanetgarciaYanet risked an Instagram ban with a sexy Halloween outfitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/iamyanetgarcia/The Mexican weather girl flashed her bum as she dressed like a witchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/iamyanetgarcia/ More

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    ‘He gets lonely’ – West Ham cult hero Dimitri Payet accused of cheating on wife with stunning Brazilian lawyer

    FORMER West Ham hero Dimitri Payet has been accused of cheating on his wife with a Brazilian lawyer.Social media star Larissa Ferrari claims to have had a seven-month relationship with Payet after he “got lonely” following a move to Rio de Janeiro club Vasco da Gama.Larissa Ferrari says Dimitri Payet was always ‘affectionate’Credit: Instagram @larissaferrarifFerrari is a lawyer who is also popular on InstagramCredit: Instagram @larissaferrarifEx-midfielder Payet and wife Ludivine wed nearly 20 yearsCredit: AFPThe ex-France midfielder, 37, joined the Brazilian top-flight club in April 2023 on a two-year deal.It’s understood his French wife Ludivine Payet, the mother of his four children, travels out from France to visit him every three months.He credited her with easing his worries over joining a team so far away.However, Ferrari has posted a lengthy message online suggesting she has become entangled with the former Lille star since meeting him last September.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe mother of two, who regularly posts glamorous photos, says their friendship only became physical after she split from her former husband.The 28-year-old wrote: “One thing I want to make clear is that it was never about money. There was no need for it. “There’s not much I can say because there’s no explanation or anything to justify it.“But one thing I want to make extremely clear is that it was never for money, not before, not now. In fact, the last time I went to Rio, I went by bus.”Most read in FootballFerrari said she often stayed at Payet’s homeCredit: Instagram @larissaferrarifFerrari has 45,000 followers on Instagram, where her profile states she is a “lawyer and broker in training”.And she added: “Our intention, initially, wasn’t for us to become so attached to each other, but we ended up getting very involved.I’m Arsenal’s biggest fan but people want me banned because I turn up to stadium in nothing but body paint“We got very close because I got divorced and he gets lonely a lot too.“With so much closeness, the meetings became more frequent.“I would go to Dimitri’s house every 12 days or so, and stay for three or four days.”Ferrari suggested it had been “impossible” for them not to become attracted to each other.She said: “He has also always been very affectionate towards me, both in person and through messages. “And with so much affection exchanged, it was impossible not to become attached to each other.”Ludivine caught the eye of supporters at Euro 2016Credit: Getty ImagesHowever, she revealed she would quit social media for a while to “have some peace” and speak only with her true friends.Payet joined West Ham on a five-year contract in June 2015.But he angered Hammers’ fans by the way he returned to Marseille after the January transfer window in 2017, saying he was homesick.The playmaker had been shortlisted for the PFA player of the year award in 2016 and took top place in the London Football Awards for Premier League players the same year.Payet has been married to Ludivine for nearly 20 years.  And shortly after he switched from Marseille to Vasco, he was quoted as saying: “She said, ‘Go ahead. Come on, I’ll take care of everything. I’ll look after the children’.“If I’m here today, it’s thanks to her. I know she did it out of love and she knows I love football. READ MORE SUN STORIES”She’s the one who made it possible for me to live here.”Ludivine was a popular Wag at Euro 2016, often pictured glamorously in the stands.  More

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    Lost lads are filling void with callous, manipulative & toxic influencers like Andrew Tate, warns Sir Gareth Southgate

    FORMER England manager Sir Gareth Southgate has lashed out at “manipulative and toxic influencers” — and insisted young males need better role models.He said teenage boys are spending too much time gaming, gambling and watching pornography, and risk falling under the spell of internet personalities like vile Andrew Tate.Sir Gareth Southgate has lashed out at ‘manipulative and toxic influencers’Credit: BBCHe said teenage boys risk falling under the spell of internet personalities like the vile Andrew TateCrossbow killer Kyle Clifford was under the influence of misogyny ‘poster boy’ TateCredit: PASir Gareth, 54, spoke out after it was revealed crossbow killer Kyle Clifford was under the influence of misogyny “poster boy” Tate, 38, when he murdered his ex-girlfriend, her mum and her sister.His comments, at the BBC’s annual Richard Dimbleby Lecture, also come as Netflix hit Adolescence, starring Stephen Graham and teen Owen Cooper, highlights toxic masculinity.The Centre for Social Justice also released a “Lost Boys” report about the problem.Sir Gareth said many young men end up “searching for direction” and fill the void with a “new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart”.read more on gareth southgateHe said: “These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain.“They willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance, never showing emotion, and that the world, including women, is against them.“They are as far away as you could possibly get from the role models our young men need in their lives.”Sir Gareth delivered the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture at the University of London.Most read in FootballIt has been held in honour of the broadcaster most years since 1972.Previous speakers have included King Charles and Bill Gates.In his speech, Sir Gareth continued: “As real-world communities and mentorship declines, young men end up withdrawing, reluctant to talk or express their emotions.Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters’ acclaimed drama Adolescence smashes huge Netflix record by DOUBLE after taking world by storm“They spend more time online searching for direction and are falling into unhealthy alternatives like gaming, gambling and pornography.“And this void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart.”Sir Gareth, who led England to two Euros finals, added: “Young men are suffering. “They’re feeling isolated. “They’re grappling with their masculinity and with their broader place in society.“We need leaders to set the right tone — to be the role models we want for our young men.“We have to show young men that character is more important than status; that how you treat others is more important than how much money you make.“That values matter — courage, humility and integrity over selfishness, greed, arrogance. “The culture we create today will shape the kind of men that we inherit tomorrow.”During his speech, the former centre-back spoke about his penalty miss in England’s 1996 Euros semi-final defeat to Germany.Gareth consoles Jude Bellingham after England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 finalCredit: AlamyHe said: “Missing that penalty was undoubtedly a watershed moment that made me a stronger, better man. “It forced me to dig deep and revealed an inner belief and resilience I never knew existed.”Sir Gareth stepped down as England boss last July, two days after England lost to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Germany.He was credited with reviving the Three Lions’ flagging fortunes and was then knighted in the New Year Honours for services to football.Sir Gareth also referred to the Centre for Social Justice report, which warned young men were “in crisis” amid an increase in those not in education, employment or training.He said: “Too many young men are isolated. Too many feel uncomfortable opening up to friends or family. “Many don’t have mentors — teachers, coaches, bosses — who understand how best to push them to grow.“And so, when they struggle, young men inevitably try to handle whatever situation they find themselves in alone. “Young men end up withdrawing, reluctant to talk or express their emotions.”The former Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough star also warned that young men are often denied the chance to fail — and learn from their mistakes.He said: “If we make life too easy for young boys now, we will inevitably make life harder when they grow up to be young men.“Too many are at risk of fearing failure, because they’ve had too few opportunities to experience and overcome it. “They fail to try, rather than try and fail. “If I’ve learned anything from my life in football, it’s that success is much more than the final score.“True success is how you respond in the hardest moments.”Sir Gareth recently visited the “brilliant” OnSide youth zone in Oldham. He said: “I saw children from all backgrounds playing, talking, having fun. READ MORE SUN STORIES”There was online gaming but no one was on it.“If we can create the right environments for [youngsters] they will still want to go and play and that might be a very important message.”Owen Cooper in Netflix’s Adolescence, which highlights toxic masculinityCredit: Courtesy of Netflix. More

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    Inside England ace Ivan Toney’s wild £100k birthday party with £2k vodka bottles & free booze for women guests all night

    IVAN Toney splashed out more than £100,000 on his 29th birthday party – with women guests getting free booze all night until 6am.The England ace hired a London nightclub and bought bottles of £2,000 Belvedere Vodka, and tequila, for every table.Footy star Ivan Toney (R) splashed out more than £100,000 on his 29th birthday partyThe former Brentford striker hired a London nightclub hosting guests including rapper Chip (pictured)Ivan Toney has been dropped from new boss Thomas Tuchel’s England squadCredit: GettyOne guest at the star-studded bash for the former Brentford striker, now playing for Al-Ahli in the Middle East, quipped: “No wonder he had to head home to enjoy himself – that would get him 10 years in jail in Saudi.”Among footballer guests at the VIP gathering were Bayern Munich ace Michael Olise, Chelsea’s Trevor Chalobah, and Joe Gomes of Liverpool, who had lost the Carabao Cup final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium to Newcastle United hours earlier.Celebrity rapper Chip, real name Jahmaal Fyffe, was on the decks.Footage shared with The Sun showed the grime heavyweight, who is at loggerheads with Stormzy, whipping up the crowd as Toney danced in front of him.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSChip referred to the Three Lions forward as “star boy” and played the goal machine’s favourite tracks.The England ace, dropped from new boss Thomas Tuchel’s first squad, danced the night away and was seen in emotional clinches with invited guests.But he put that disappointment behind him by hiring the Little Tate nightclub in central London for his pals.The VIP venue beamed “Ivan” in neon lights around the dance floor as the party got into full swing.Most read in FootballDisgruntled women guests voiced their displeasure at having to fork out for their own drinks before the birthday boy arrived. He had been splashing out on a slap-up meal with close pals.To make it up to the female revellers, Toney announced he’d get the bill for all their drinks – all evening.There was no sign of his long-term partner Katie Bio, mother to his two kids, at the noisy bash, which he was seen looking unsteady on his feet as he left at around 2am.Afterwards, special guests were invited to continue the party until 6am at the five-star Rosewood Hotel in London’s Holburn.And Toney is set to continue the celebrations on Monday night with another lavish restaurant meal and night out at the Cirque Le Soir nightclub.A pal said: “Ivan’s bill comfortably hit six figures, with the nightclub, celeb DJ, dinner and phenomenal drinks bill.“And the party will continue into the week.“Ivan was sad not to make the England squad so cheered himself up with a monster celebration. He’s a hit on and off the pitch.”Toney left Brentford for Saudi Arabia in a £40million deal after scoring 72 goals in 141 games for the Bees across four seasons, having returned to action following a ban for gambling offences.The star bought bottles of £2,000 Belvedere Vodka, and tequila, for every tableThe England ace now plays for Saudi club Al AhliCredit: Getty More

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    I’m a barmaid at a Premier League club where staff romp in store room at half-time – here’s why I’d never date a player

    OUR barmaid has worked for a top Premier League football club for seven years – and in that time she’s seen it all. She’s met countless footballers, broken up fights, seen colleagues have sex in a storeroom mid-game and been snubbed by stuck-up Wags.Our barmaid has been pulling pints at a Premiership ground for seven years (stock photo)Some football fans can be great fun at the bar… but not all of them (stock photo)But the 31-year-old loves the job and says the club workers are like a family.Here, she reveals the best place to work and the easiest way to bag yourself a football star lover… if you really want one.’Terrible’ sex with starI wouldn’t touch a footballer with a barge pole. They’re so arrogant and rude and seem to think they’re better than anyone else – I’m yet to meet a nice one.Mind you, I should have known that from the start.Before I worked here I met a footballer in a bar and ended up having sex with him down an alleyway.It was not an impressive experience…..it was terrible sex, as if he was doing me a favour.The Wags are even ruder than their boyfriends.They sit there with their handbags and perfectly manicured nails and treat everyone who works at the club as if they’re something disgusting that they’ve trodden in.But it’s weird because as soon as footballers have retired they turn back into decent people.Football player gets ‘smacked by wife’ during warm up ‘after cheating on her’The ex-footballers often come to the bar where I work – the posh one – and they’re really friendly to all the fans.They never mind doing selfies and having a chat – I think they come for a bit of an ego boost as they’re still hero-worshipped by the supporters.And though I rarely saw a current player drinking, the retired ones often drink like fish!One of them gave me a Christmas card with £100 worth of vouchers.He wasn’t after sex – he was just being generous.But some of the bar staff working here are still desperate to bag a footballer and spend hours getting ready before work.I’ve known a couple of girls get with players but it never lasts… and honestly if that’s what you really want to do, you’re better off in a city centre night club.Bagging a Premier League star is the dream for someOur barmaid says some stuck-up Wags can treat staff appallingly (stock photo)Looking to score When I saw the job advertised for match day staff I leapt at the chance – firstly because I’m a huge football fan and also because I thought it would be the perfect place to find a man.It’s easy to give favoured customers a free pint – you’re serving so many customers, it’s really hard for anyone to keep track.I ended up having a year-long relationship with one man and several flings both with customers and other bar staff.There’s a storage room with tables and chairs in it, deep under one of the stands, it’s a well-known venue to have a quickie in. We put a team scarf on the door to show it’s occupied!A lot of bar staff end up having relationships with each other, after all it’s mostly young people working here – at 31, I’m one of the oldest.There’s a storage room with tables and chairs in it, deep under one of the stands, it’s a well-known venue to have a quickie in. We put a team scarf on the door to show it’s occupied!I’m married now so there’s none of that any more. I actually met my husband on Plenty of Fish, but he’s a huge football fan and enjoys coming along to matches and propping up the bar while I sneak him a few free pints.Staff often sneak off to the store room for a romp during games (stock photo)Home or away?I’d advise anyone looking for a job at a football stadium to firmly state you’d rather work in the “home stands”.You get to know people as they’re often season ticket holders and come to every match.But in the “away” team side people are mostly there for a “day out” in a different city, so they will start drinking on the journey to the stadium and are rowdier.In general, facilities for away team fans are poor and the stewards and police are more heavy-handed.I think it’s a mistake, it sets up an aggressive atmosphere – if they feel they aren’t being treated well then they’re more likely to behave badly.I think being nice and appreciating all the fans would lead to better behaviour.I have noticed recently that clubs are doing more, like giving away fans free cakes and coffee – it’s a good idea.Red card for rude customersI don’t get riled by much. When I was at university in Glasgow I worked in a pub and I’d get men refusing to be served by an English woman. It didn’t annoy me, I’d just think they were the ones losing out as it would take longer to get served.I’m local to the football club, so my accent here isn’t an issue – but I have had men refusing to be served by a woman.I find it crazy that men are so chauvinistic, but if they want to wait it’s no skin off my nose.It does get incredibly busy at half time and people get really impatient, particularly if you need to change the barrel.The one thing that bothers me above all else is when someone starts clicking their fingers at you.If someone does then I completely ignore them – it’s the worst way to try to get served quickly.At the end of the day I’ve got what they want, so they should be polite. If someone is I remember them and “notice” them waiting in line and serve them quickly.If I’m honest, if the bloke is good looking I’m quick to serve them too, even though I’m a happily-married woman with a three-year-old daughter!Stewards are quick to step in if there’s any tension (stock image)Full time at the barI’ve refused to serve people on a regular basis – you can always tell when you need to call time on someone.I’ve grown up around football so I don’t get very intimidated by the men I see and I’m more than happy to tell them they’ve had enough.As soon as someone’s slurring heavily, aggressive or struggling to stay standing I stop serving.I’ve also been known to quietly give someone alcohol-free beer – they never notice!We’re lucky that our stewards are very co-operative and will always defend the bar staff, they’re very protective of us female staff. And I always smile – it’s much harder to be rude to someone who’s being polite to you.Football fans love throwing beer at each other – with no booze allowed in stands now (file image)Cocaine is rife at the club where our barmaid works (stock image)Drug cheatsHaving said I’m not intimidated, there has been a noticeable increase in young men – under 25 – taking cocaine at the football.It’s rife at our club, and worrying. It makes them far more aggressive and out of control. You can tell by their eyes if they’ve been indulging.It worries me as it makes them more unpredictable than just being drunk – they get worked up very quickly.I do love seeing the famous faces too – we get loads of reality TV stars, but also the odd pop star and actor, which still causes a ripple of excitement in the standsThey seem to be looking for fights and people to pick on – it’s a shame, it makes it a different atmosphere. I’ve seen fights break out between them, on occasion I’ve just spoken sharply and told them to pack it in, but other times the stewards have had to step in.We do have the odd drink when we’re serving – it’s thirsty work – but I’ve never seen any of the bar staff get actually drunk or take drugs.Here for the beerThere’s a ban on drinking at your seats which has been in place for years and I agree with, because people used to chuck beer at each other and no one wants to leave a match soaking wet.Generally speaking you have a steady trickle of customers at the beginning of the match, then at half time it goes absolutely bonkers.What I find weird is when people come to the football and then spend the whole time by the bar, watching it on the screens.It’s not as though the beer is cheap or it’s particularly comfortable. I guess they’re soaking up the atmosphere, but it seems like such a waste of money.Some men seem to prefer spending the whole match at the bar (stock image)Football and beer can be a great combo…. up to a point (stock image)Family gamesGenerally speaking, the bar staff get on really well with each other and we go out partying after some of the matches.There’s three generations of one family all working at our club – the granny works in catering – pies are the fan’s favourite – the mum is a bar supervisor and her son works in the bar.You get to know each other and some of the fans really well and it’s friendly – like being in your local pub and enjoying seeing the regulars.But I do love seeing the famous faces too – we get loads of reality TV stars, but also the odd pop star and actor, which still causes a ripple of excitement in the stands!Staff at the huge northern club our barmaid works at love to go out and party together (stock image) More

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    Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace opens up on their relationship for the first time in new documentary

    CHELSEA star Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace has lifted the lid on their relationship for the first time.Palmer, 22, and Connie, 22, met when they were 17 years old but only went public together in November at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.Chelsea star Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace lifted the lid on their relationshipCredit: Amazon PrimePalmer and Connie took part in a special documentaryCredit: Amazon PrimeThe pair have known each other since they were 17 but went public with their relationship in NovemberCredit: SplashConnie met Palmer when they were both teenagersCredit: instagram @conniegrace_The couple are taking part in England’s Lions: A New Generation documentary, which will be out on Amazon Prime from Saturday, and were filmed dining in a swanky London restaurant.The Three Lions star’s partner, who is a nail technician and Instagram influencer with 34,000 followers, opened up about their special bond.Connie said: “We met when we were 17. I think he knew me through mutual friends so I think he probably had his eye on me.Read More on Chelsea”Oh, he’s warm and cuddly. Well, with me, hopefully with no one else.”When you know how much someone wants something and you know that’s someone’s dream, you just feel so proud.”Palmer is known for his ice-cold demeanour but he let his guard down while filming the documentary as he tried his luck with some new food.The Blues winger experimented by dunking some bread in oil and balsamic vinegar for the first time.Most read in FootballConnie warned her boyfriend he wouldn’t like the taste and she was proven right as he recoiled and cried “ew!”Cheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnd Connie couldn’t help but laugh as she explained how Palmer hasn’t changed at all since his humble beginnings at Wythenshawe.That is despite going on to play for Manchester City, where he won the treble, before his £42.5milion move to Chelsea in 2023 since when he has turned into one of the Premier League’s biggest stars.Cole Palmer branded ‘gift that keeps on giving’ after Chelsea star reveals his meal deal sandwich Connie added: “Cole now is still the same Cole that I met when I was 17. “Obviously, he’s changed, he’s grown up, and his life now is completely different, but he’s still the same boy, he’s still laid-back Cole.”Cole will adapt to whatever situation he’s in. He’s not bothered that he’s that far from home because all he wants to do is play football and if it means leaving home and being in a place which is completely different to where he’s from, he’ll do it.”He’s not bothered about the whole fame side of it and he’s not bothered what people think of him. “He is only just bothered about scoring goals and doing well for his team, doing well for his country, and you’ve got to love him for that.”Connie is a nail technician with thousands of followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @conniegrace_Connie spoke about her relationship with Palmer for the first timeCredit: InstagramConnie insists Palmer hasn’t changed at all despite his immense fameCredit: instagram @conniegrace_ More