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    Bonnie Blue defies Premier League stadium ban despite being escorted out after offer to give fans ‘good time’

    BONNIE BLUE appears to have defied a Premier League ban by sneaking back into a ground.The OnlyFans model, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, previously claimed she had been “permanently banned” from entering the premises of Nottingham Forest.Bonnie Blue appeared to defy a Premier League stadium banCredit: Instagram / bonnie_blue_xoxThe OnlyFans model was previously banned from entering the home ground of Nottingham ForestCredit: Instagram / bonnie_blue_xoxBonnie has just shy of 700,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/bonnie_blue_xoxIt came after the infamous adult content creator tried to pull a viral stunt when she advertised an offer to “entertain” fans, prompting safeguarding concerns about her visit.Speaking on the Only Stans podcast last month, Blue had said: “I recently went to a Nottingham Forest game. Well, I attempted to. “I put on my socials, ‘hey boys, I’m going to be at the game, I’d like to film with you afterwards’.”I turn up at the football game and the gate security was like, ‘you are permanently banned from the ground’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I thought when they asked me to go to the side, ‘maybe they’re upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat, this is quite nice, it’s a good service’.”They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, ‘we’re escorting you off the premises’.”However, taking to her Instagram story on Sunday, Blue appeared to be in defiance of this ban as she filmed herself outside the City Ground.It is not clear whether she attempted, or managed to, enter the stadium itself.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBlue, who has just shy of 700,000 followers on Instagram, had continued: “Apparently they don’t discriminate against sex workers but I was banned because I was a sex worker. “I was going to encourage them (the players), give them a good time. I also think if I’m entertaining the supporters it’s less people drinking so I’m actually doing something good for their health.”Nuno Espirito Santo argues with Nottingham Forest owner on City Ground pitch moments after disastrous drawBlue’s online notoriety exploded earlier this year after she claimed to break a world record by allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours.Forest were left feeling blue following their home game after falling to a 2-2 draw with already-relegated Leicester.Morgan Gibbs-White had powered his team into the lead with a goal and assist following Conor Coady’s opener, before Facundo Buonanotte opened the Forest defence to score late on.The result left Forest with just one win in six league games and sitting an agonising point outside of the top five.Frustrations crept over after the match as club owner Evangelos Marinakis stormed on to the pitch and appeared to confront manager Nuno Espirito Santo.Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville slammed the incident as “scandalous” and added Nuno should “negotiate his exit tonight” on social media.Neville later emphasised his view again on Sky Sports, saying: “I feel compelled just to mention what the Forest owner has just done on the pitch over at the City Ground is absolutely scandalous.“If I was Nuno I’d be going and having a strong word with him because that is an absolute scandal.“He’s just qualified for European competition and where that club’s been, and to be remonstrated with on the pitch in front of their own fans is an absolute joke.”Nuno explained Marinakis was frustrated over Taiwo Awoniyi, who played on despite being hurt after colliding with the post.Awoniyi was asked if he needed to be brought off but he said no, so Nuno took off Jota Silva instead.However Awoniyi was actually hurt and was not able to perform to the levels required for the last ten minutes, provoking Marinakis’ irritation.Nuno said post-match: “Football is emotions. Today there were more than 30,000 people in the ground with their own emotions. It was a tough moment, after the situation with [Taiwo Awoniyi] we had one man less after a misunderstanding.“It’s difficult to control emotions when we had so much expectation on a day like this.”Read More on The SunAsked if the Awoniyi situation sparked Marinakis’ reaction, Nuno confirmed: “Yes, it was because of that. It was a misunderstanding, a miscommunication. I’m sorry, I cannot go much further.“It’s based on emotions, you cannot make a big deal out of it. It happens and it will happen again. With the emotions today, it’s understandable.” More

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    Non-league club sponsored by Bonnie Blue forced to RETRACT kit and crowdfund for a new one over FA rule

    A NON-LEAGUE football club is looking for a new shirt sponsor after being forced to RETRACT the deal it had with Bonnie Blue.The controversial adult star Bonnie Blue had become the shirt sponsor for Calstock FC.Calstock FC were sponsored by OnlyFans star Bonnie BlueCredit: SWNSThe sponsorship was paid for by the controversial adult starCredit: InstagramThe Cornwall-based side shared a kit which featured a “BB” logo that was funded by the 25-year-old.The logo featured on a new blue away kit rather than the club’s established yellow and black home shirt.However, the club has now revealed that they are prohibited from wearing the kit due to the FA’s “interpretation of the regulations”.A statement read: “Due to the FA’s interpretation of the regulations, we are retracting the kit bearing the BB logo.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”We did not do this to offend.”We, as an adult club and collective, categorically do not advocate or support the oppression of women.”The club was hit with criticism on social media but it appears that this has not factored into the decision.The shirt also featured the phrase, “Up The Bonnie Blue Bees” printed along the back of the shirt.Most read in FootballA GoFundMe page has also been set up to help the club replace the banned shirt.Blue, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, hails from Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.Bonnie Blue sparks outrage AGAIN with foul-mouthed ad that saw her paid five-figure sum by ‘family friendly’ tech giantThe shirt featured Blue’s logo on the frontCredit: AlamyIt also said ‘Up The Bonnie Blue Bees’ on the backCredit: AlamyShe rose to fame claiming to sleep with over 1,000 men in just 12 hours. The infamous OnlyFans model was recently banned from Nottingham Forest’s City Ground.She had tried to pull a viral stunt when she advertised an offer to “entertain” fans before the visit.Speaking on the Only Stans podcast: “I thought when they asked me to go to the side, ‘maybe they’re upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat, this is quite nice, it’s a good service’.”They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, ‘we’re escorting you off the premises’.”Apparently, they don’t discriminate against sex workers, but I was banned because I was a sex worker. Read More on The Sun”I was going to encourage them (the players), give them a good time.”I also think if I’m entertaining the supporters it’s less people drinking so I’m actually doing something good for their health.”Who is Bonnie Blue? Born in May 1999, Bonnie – whose real name is Tia Billinger – grew up in a small Derbyshire village, and attended the Friesland School in the village of Sandiacre.She has two half-siblings – a sister and a brother – who have always remained out of the public eye.She never knew her biological father, and considers stepfather Nicholas Elliott her dad.Bonnie also became something of a dance star in her local area, and competed in the British Street Dance Championships alongside her sister back in 2015.She also had a part-time job at Poundstretcher as a teenager.After school, she began working in recruitment.In October 2022, Bonnie married Oliver Davidson, who she had started dating when she was just 15.Once they were married, they moved to Australia, where Bonnie continued working in recruitment.However, it was in Australia that she decided to pursue a different line of work, and tried her luck as a ‘cam girl’ – crediting Oliver for giving her the confidence to enter the adult entertainment world.She quickly made a name for herself in the industry, and was soon making £5,000 a week.But while her work life was going from strength to strength, her relationship was crumbling, and she and Oliver split after almost a decade together.She moved over to OnlyFans following her cam girl success, and once again found fame on there.She quickly became a favourite on the site, especially thanks to her “niche” of sleeping with young male students – such as when she bedded 158 students during Nottingham Trent University’s freshers week in September 2024. Bonnie is now estimated to be worth £3 million, and makes around £600,000 a month on OnlyFans.Her family are also supportive of her work, with mum Sarah Billinger even claiming she’s her daughter’s PA, and helps clean up after Bonnie’s events – as well as handing out condoms to young clients. In January 2025, Bonnie claimed to have broken the world record for the most amount of sex in 12 hours, after apparently sleeping with 1,057 men from 1pm to 1am at a secret London event. More

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    FA will BAN trans women from women’s football next season after ‘win for common sense’ Supreme Court ruling

    ENGLAND’S FA will ban transgender women from women’s football clubs next season.Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that trans women are not legally women in a move hailed as a “victory for common sense”.Women celebrate outside the Supreme Court in LondonCampaigners from For Women Scotland (FWS) outside the Supreme CourtCredit: EPANHS trusts will be hit with lawsuits for millions of pounds if they fail to protect single-sex female spaces, a lawyer warnsThe FA – who previously allowed trans women to compete in the women’s league – have now said they’re “changing their policy”.In a statement today, it said: “As the governing body of the national sport, our role is to make football accessible to as many people as possible, operating within the law and international football policy defined by UEFA and FIFA.”Our current policy, which allows transgender women to participate in the women’s game, was based on this principle and supported by expert legal advice.”This is a complex subject, and our position has always been that if there was a material change in law, science, or the operation of the policy in grassroots football then we would review it and change it if necessary.read more football news”The Supreme Court’s ruling on the 16 April means that we will be changing our policy. Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women’s football in England, and this policy will be implemented from 1 June 2025.”We understand that this will be difficult for people who simply want to play the game they love in the gender by which they identify, and we are contacting the registered transgender women currently playing to explain the changes and how they can continue to stay involved in the game.”In April, the Supreme Court confirmed the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.The landmark judgment was hailed as a “victory for common sense” by top politicians and feminist campaigners.Most read in FootballAnd the PM, who has previously said “trans women are women”, finally admitted that a woman is an “adult female” after years of woke dithering.In a statement today, Downing Street added that “biology matters” in women’s sport.Trans women are NOT women, Supreme Court rules in win for anti-woke campaigners after battle over female-only spacesAsked about the FA’s decision, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said on Thursday: “We have been clear that biology matters when it comes to women’s sport and that everyone should be compliant with the law.”We will continue to work to ensure women and girls across the country can enjoy sports, and we will continue to support the bodies to protect the integrity, fairness and safety of the game.”He added: “It’s up to the individual sporting bodies to set their own policies.”It comes after Kemi Badenoch labelled Sir Keir a “weather vane who twists in the wind” as she claimed he “doesn’t have the balls” to express his views on gender.And Harry Potter author Rowling hit out against the PM branding him a “coward”.Last month, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, who chairs the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, suggested that clubs at professional and grassroots level must respect the Supreme Court’s ruling that female-only spaces are protected on the basis of biology.Asked if it was now simple that trans women cannot take part in women’s sport, Baroness Falkner told the BBC: “Yes, it is.”Lord Seb Coe, the president of World Athletics hailed the court for having “produced clarity”.He said: “Most importantly, I think it really does support women, in places for them that really matter.”It is really important that we continue to protect the integrity of women’s competition.”The row over trans women in women’s sports has exploded in recent years, with growing calls to protect fairness for female athletes.Critics say letting biological males compete against women creates an uneven playing field, especially in strength-based sports.KEY POINTS ABOUT RULINGTHE UK’s highest court unanimously ruled the terms “woman” and “sex” as set down in UK law “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.Judges ruled having aGender Recognition Certificate stating a trans woman is female does not mean that person should be treated as a woman under the UK 2010 Equality Act.This means trans women with a GRC can be excluded from single-sex spaces if “proportionate”.The ruling will apply to spaces such as changing rooms, homeless hostels or domestic violence refuges. NHS guidance on who can be placed on same-sex wards is also now likely to be changed. The current document, set out in 2019, states: “Trans people should be accommodated according to their presentation: the way they dress, and the name and pronouns they currently use.”One option is for transgender people to be placed in rooms on their own. Trans people still retain legal protections and cannot be discriminated against, but they cannot acquire protections reserved for women.In 2022, British Cycling faced fury after allowing trans rider Emily Bridges to race in the women’s category — a move blocked by governing body UCI at the last minute.Swimmer Sharron Davies, who won Olympic silver for Team GB, has been one of the most vocal campaigners against what she calls “female erasure” in sport.She and other female athletes argue their years of hard work have been undermined by rules that favour inclusion over fairness.Several UK sporting bodies, including World Athletics and Swim England, have since tightened rules to reserve elite female competition for biological women only.Supporters of the changes say it’s common sense — and long overdue.Britain’s equality watchdog is rushing to rewrite its rulebook after the court ruling shook up the law on sex and gender.The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says it’ll urgently update its guidance — as ministers face mounting pressure to spell out what the verdict means for schools, hospitals and workplaces.Baroness Kishwer Falkner, who chairs the EHRC, said the impact of the ruling “cannot be overstated” and vowed a rapid review of the watchdog’s advice to reflect the fresh legal clarity.The equalities chief pledged to crack down on any organisation ignoring the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling.She said the ruling is “enormously consequential” and offers clarity — meaning trans women, even with a Gender Recognition Certificate, can be excluded from women-only spaces if “proportionate”.On sport, she told Radio 4: “Yes, it is” now simple that trans women can’t compete in female categories.Read More on The SunShe said changing rooms must be based on biological sex, adding: “If a male person is allowed to use a women-only service, it becomes a mixed-sex space.”Baroness Falkner also said the NHS must scrap its 2019 policy on trans patients and follow the ruling, with “no confusion” left about what the law requires.Transgender women will be banned from the next season of women’s football in EnglandCredit: Getty More

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    ‘It’s petrifying’ – Glam F1 hopeful Bianca Bustamente, 20, lifts lid on ‘scary’ fight to thrive in male-dominated sport

    MOTORSPORT’S most glamorous driver has opened up on the “scary” nature of her incredible dual career.Bianca Bustamante is hoping to become one of the biggest names in racing alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.McLaren development driver Bianca Bustamante has three-million social media followers combinedCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante has made history by becoming McLaren’s first female driverCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante earned two podium finishes in the debut F1 Academy seasonCredit: GettyHer first podium coincided with Lando Norris’ maiden race win in DecemberCredit: GettyThe 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekendCredit: McLarenBustamante splits her time between racing podiums for McLaren in an all-female category AND professional modelling.And the 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekend.The race is a feeder event for young drivers hoping to progress to elite motorsport and even Formula One.Bustamante was the first woman to be accepted into the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme in 2024.READ MORE MOTORSPORTBut it hasn’t come easy for the Filipino driver, who is the poster girl of Netflix’s new docuseries F1 Academy alongside 14 other female drivers.The self-starter – who was on the cover of Vogue – has been able to fund her passion for F1 and buy her dream London flat through brand deals.As well as modelling for Storm Management, Bustamante has more than three million followers on Instagram.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe told Mail Sport: “It’s petrifying to be an open book for everyone on social media.Most read in Motorsport”I have used it as a platform to fund my career and to help me progress on the motorsport ladder.McLaren F1 racer Bianca Bustamante reveals how she gets in shape for her races – and why she almost quit”I grew up in front of three million people across all my social media platforms and I find it very scary sometimes.”It can be worrying to lose myself along the way. Lose my sights and morals and who I really am.”Bustamante was born and raised in the Philippines, a country with no recognisable history or heritage of motorsport. She was introduced to her first go-kart at age three by her racing-mad dad Raymund and it was love at first sight. On Monday, she was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1.While F1 is predominantly a male-dominated sport, there have been a few female drivers who have entered Grand Prix races.The Filipino driver lifts heavy weights as part of a gruelling training regimeCredit: Instagram @racerbiaShe has starred in Vogue PhilippinesShe was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1Credit: CBR MediaShe boasts three million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @racerbiaMaria Teresa de Filippis was the first, followed by Lella Lombardi, Divina Galica, Desire Wilson and Giovanna Amati.But De Filippis and Lombardi are the only women to have started an F1 race, with the latter the only one to score points in her 12 starts.I find it very scary sometimes.BustamanteThe MailBustamante told The Mail: “This new step up still feels so new to me.”I get in the car and I still feel like I know nothing. I feel like a rookie every single time, which I am I guess.”That step from junior driver to being professional now as we go into the GB3 season… people talk to me like I’m no longer a kid, I’m an adult.”Working with the new team is amazing. It’s my first time working with a British team.”I’ve got teammates that are like brothers to me now.”Lella Lombardi is the only female driver to score points in F1Credit: Getty Images – GettyA picture of Lando Norris and Bustamante grinning ear to ear at the Miami Grand Prix in May summarises the family feel at McLaren. She sealed her first-ever F1 Academy podium on the same weekend that Norris secured his maiden race win,Read More on The SunBefore McLaren announced her signing, she became only the second ever driver to compete in the newly launched all-female F1 Academy series with Prema Racing.She made the podium, finishing third in her first race and seventh in the final championship standings. More

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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