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    Phil Foden reveals lucky memento he takes ‘everywhere’ that England and Man City star wants to wear for entire career

    PHIL FODEN hopes his pair of personalised shinpads – sporting a picture of his social-media superstar son Ronnie – never break as he wants to wear them for the rest of his career.The Manchester City star, 24, has guards under his socks depicting himself and his boy on his shoulders, both sporting club kit, next to an England flag.Phil Foden celebrates his Champions League triumph with son Ronnie, fiveCredit: GettyThe playmaker takes his son onto the field with himCredit: GettyEngland stars have their kit laid out for them before gamesCredit: GettyRonnie is only five but already has four million followers on his Instagram account, @officialronniefoden_.Speaking on FA show Lions’ Den, Foden Snr explained: “Someone made these for me on Instagram.“They’re my lucky shinpads. I take them everywhere. Hopefully they don’t break because I want to wear them the whole of my career.”Foden was on the programme alongside team-mate Conor Gallagher, who also revealed his own prized possession which he looks at before each match.READ MORE EUROS NEWSThe Chelsea midfielder, 24, explained: “My mum and dad got me a necklace for my 21st a few years ago. It has some engraving on the back and I tend to read it when I go out. (It’s a) bit soppy!“I used to have personalised shinpads as well but they didn’t feel very nice so I don’t wear them anymore.”Like the rest of the squad, Gallagher and Foden have been enjoying all the various pastimes at England’s camp in the rolling hills of Blankenhain, including padel, basketball and PlayStation.But fishing lover Foden has also found the time to get his rod out as well.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “I’ve had a little bit of time to go fishing, so it’s been nice.“(I’ve caught) some big ‘uns, yeah! I’ve caught some nice fish.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYThe soundtrack to England’s games this summer has regularly been Three Lions fans singing ‘Phil Foden’s on fire’ to the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s legendary track, Dancing in the Dark.Asked about his ditty, the PFA Player of the Year commented: “It is proper! To have a song about yourself is something you dream of.“To hear the England fans singing it, it means a lot.”ENGLAND vs DENMARK RATINGSENGLAND stumbled to a drab 1-1 draw with Denmark.
    Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions team.
    Jordan Pickford: 6
    Looked a little jittery early doors, though there was nothing he could do about Morten Hjulmand’s corker and he made a decent parry after the break.
    Kyle Walker: 7 
    Made England’s opener by racing round a sleeping Victor Kristiansen – he’ll be having nightmares of that forevermore – and teeing up Kane via a deflected cross.
    John Stones: 6
    OK but you have got to wonder how fit he feels having barely played for Man City in the second half of the season, plus his injury and illness issues over the last month.
    Marc Guehi: 8 and my star man
    Really encouraging again from the Crystal Palace centre-back, looking sharp with his interceptions and assured in distribution.
    Kieran Trippier: 6
    Like Stones, he was fine, but England really need Luke Shaw back ASAP because having no natural left-footer at left-back is a problem.
    Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5
    This experiment of playing Trent in midfield is far from convincing, especially when his passing was off it like it was here, barring one good ball to Saka. Subbed on 54 minutes.
    Declan Rice: 5
    Had to cover so much ground as England dropped worryingly deep in the first half and also lost it a few times in front of his back four.
    Bukayo Saka: 7
    Not quite as electric as his first half against Serbia, but another solid showing from our right winger who has been our most consistent attacker across the two games.
    Jude Bellingham: 6
    Nowhere near the majestic display he put in against Serbia and one of many who looked tired.
    Phil Foden: 7
    Was far more involved than against Serbia – although that was not hard – and had a few dangerous efforts from range, including one that smacked the post after the break.
    Harry Kane: 6
    Netted his 64th goal for his country with an opener he could not really miss, but then gave the ball away from Denmark’s leveller. Surprisingly subbed.
    SUBS:
    Conor Gallagher (on for Trent, 54): 7
    Vital clearance on the stretch when Christian Eriksen was lurking and was not afraid to put his foot in.
    Ollie Watkins (on for Kane, 70): 6
    Played in by Bellingham’s lovely ball after coming on but could not finish from an acute angle.
    Jarrod Bowen (on for Foden, 69): 6
    Copped a nasty tackle which saw Joakim Maehle booked.
    Eberechi Eze (on for Saka, 69): 6
    On for his tournament bow though he was rarely involved. More

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    From Georgina Rodriguez’s astonishing Insta payday to ‘Serbia’s Posh and Becks’… Euro 2024 Wags rich list revealed

    EUROPE’S top footballers earn millions of pounds each year for their talents on the pitch.But some of their wives and girlfriends have mega-bucks earning power in their own rights.Georgina Rodriguez is the ultimate WAG when it comes to earnings on InstagramCredit: instagram/@georginagioShe is engaged to Portuguese superstar Cristiano RonaldoCredit: instagram/@georginagioWhile Dani Dyer topped the England squad’s WAGs rich list, there are many other models and social media influencers who’ve been cheering from the sidelines throughout the Euros 2024.From sports stars to TV presenters – and even an architect and a tattoo artist – they could cash in even more on Instagram thanks to their millions of followers.Georgina Rodriguez – £150k per postThe rockstar of WAGs, Georgina Rodriguez, 30, has amassed more followers than any other wife or girlfriend – 60 million, to be precise.Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend has had her wealth bumped up by Netflix documentary I Am Georgina, as well as ad campaigns for Prada, Gucci, and Chanel.READ MORE EURO FEATURES Admirably, Georgina is also an ambassador for the Save the Children organisation. Her huge social media following means she can afford to be picky about what she promotes and could earn a cool £150,000 per post.On Instagram, she gives fans a glimpse of her incredible life. She posts snaps of her children and her beau. Georgina also shows herself on private jets, luxurious holidays, and impeccable fashion sense. Most read in Euro 2024Her man, Cristiano also has a huge following on the platform. He is currently the most followed person on Instagram, with 632million, more than the likes of Beyonce and Kim Kardashian. Stunning England wags watch on as England face Denmark at Euro 2024Anna Lewandowska – £140k per postAnna Lewandowski is as accomplished as her husband and comes second on the listCredit: instagram.com/annalewandowskaThe pair are thought to be worth £100million togetherCredit: INSTAGRAM @_RL9 @annalewandowskaPoland striker Robert Lewandowski’s wife, Anna Lewandowska, won World and European championship medals in karate before retiring and building a multi-million-pound health and fitness empire.Anna, 35, is known as the face of fitness in her native Poland and is one of the country’s wealthiest women.It is estimated that, between them, Anna and Robert are worth a staggering £100 million.Anna has 5.6 million followers on Instagram, where she often posts a mixture of fitness, yoga and green juices, along with cute snaps of their daughters, Klara, seven, and Laura, four. Her social media earning power is estimated at around £140,000 per post.Dani Dyer – £9k per postDani Dyer can earn £9,000 per sponsored post on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe has been married to England’s Jarrod Bowen since 2021Credit: Instagram/danidyerxxOne of the most popular Love Island stars of all time, Dani Dyer, 27, is estimated to be worth more than £4 million in her own right. Since her triumphant win with ex-boyfriend Jack Fincham in 2018, Dani has amassed a whopping 3.7 million followers on Instagram. TV personality Dani, the daughter of former EastEnders star Danny Dyer, married West Ham and England footballer Jarrod Bowen in 2021. Fans love Dani’s bubbly personality, down-to-earth attitude and humour and it is estimated Dani could earn up to £9,000 per post.Alice Campello Morata – £8k per postAlice is an entrepreneur in her own right and owns successful businessesShe is married to Spain’s captain, Alvaro MorataCredit: AFP or licensorsSpain captain Alvaro Morata’s wife, Alice Campello, is a superstar in her own right.The mum of four is a model and entrepreneur, running her own fashion label and cruelty-free beauty line.Her Instagram page combines model poses and cute, wholesome family shots.It obviously caught Morata’s eyes in the early days, as she revealed they met after he slid into her DMs.Now, 29-year-old Alice’s beauty and business brain could see her earning a tidy £8,000 per post.Zoe Cristofoli – £2.7k per postZoe is often seen on Instagram showing off her vast collection of tattoosCredit: Instagram @zoe_cristofoliShe shares one son with France’s Theo HernandezCredit: SplashTattoo lover Zoe Cristofoli, 28, is the girlfriend of French star Theo Hernandez, playing for France in the Euros.Model Zoe and the defender share a son called TJ. The stunner loves ink and often showcases the hundreds of tattoos covering around 60 percent of her body on her Instagram page.She also co-owns a tattoo parlour called Ink Studio Lagrange in Turin.Rose Bertram – £2.4k per postRose Bertram has been linked to French superstar Kylian MbappeCredit: SplashShe has modelled for countless brands and even appeared on the cover of VogueCredit: SplashBelgian model and influencer Rose Bertram is rumoured to be dating France captain Kylian Mbappe.The stunning blonde was signed to a modelling agency at the age of just 13. Now aged 29, she has appeared on the front cover of fashion bible, Vogue.And, with over a million followers on Instagram, her growing presence could see her rake in over £2,400 per post.Sara Gundogan – £3k per postSara is a successful TV presenter in her own rightCredit: Social media – Refer to sourceShe is married to Germany’s captain Ilkay GundoganCredit: ReutersModel and TV presenter Sara Gundogan is married to German captain Ilkay Gundogan.The former Manchester City star’s wife put her own TV career on the back burner when she married Gundogan in 2021.But the 28-year-old is now looking to rebuild it, having starred in Prime Video’s series Married To The Game, which followed the lives of five football WAGS.On the show, Sara – who has a one-year-old son with Gundogan – sparked fury when she called the restaurant scene in Manchester “horrible”.But she has since revealed she misses the rainy city since his transfer to Barcelona.In part, thanks to her new TV career, it’s estimated Sara could command around £3000 per Instagram post.Iris Law – £2.8k per postIris Law is the child of actors Jude Law and Sadie FrostCredit: GettyShe is said to be in the early stages of a relationship with Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: Guess JeansIris Law has always been used to life in the spotlight as the daughter of actors Jude Law and Sadie Frost.The striking beauty has carved out a modelling career of her own starring in campaigns for Dior, Burberry and Stella McCartney. And the 23-year-old is now rumoured to be in the early stages of a romance with England and Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25.Iris and the player were spotted on a romantic date in Monaco.With her family background and burgeoning career, stunning Iris can already command around £2800 per post.Vlada Zinchenko – £2.6k per postVlada is a TV presenter who regularly reports on sportsCredit: Instagram / @v.lada_sedanShe is married to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Zinchenko and has two kids with himCredit: InstagramStunning Vlada Zinchenko was already a successful sports journalist in their native Ukraine when she met Ukraine’s Oleksandr Zinchenko.The Ukraine footballer famously admitted to proposing to her at home in his boxer shorts at 4am, but, despite that, she said yes, and the couple married in 2020.The couple have two children together.But 28-year-old Vlada is one WAG who won’t be watching from the stands, as she’s reporting on the football for Ukrainian TV.Her Instagram earning power could be as much as £2600 per post.Dani ter Stegen – £2.2k per postDani ter Stegen can charge over £2,200 each time she posts an advert on InstagramCredit: InstagramDani has two kids with German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter StegenCredit: InstagramDani ter Stegen, married to German goalie Marc-Andre ter Stegen, has brains and beauty and is a qualified architect.Canny Dani managed to juggle her architecture studies with a burgeoning career as a model and social media influencer so has amassed almost 600,000 followers.The couple, who are based in Barcelona, also have two young children meaning Dani is a very busy woman. But she could capitalise on her social media presence to the tune of £2,250 per post.Laura Celia Valk – £2k per postLaura Celia Valk is said to be dating England’s Jude BellinghamCredit: InstagramGorgeous Dutch model, Laura Celia Valk is rumoured to be dating England’s wonder kid Jude Bellingham.She has worked for a string of popular brands, including PrettyLittleThing, and regularly shares snaps of her stays in luxury hotels around Europe. Her earning power online could be around £2000 per post.Sophia Weber – £1.5k per postSophia Weber has 430,000 followers on Instagram and can make £1,500 on InstagramCredit: Instagram @sophiaaemeliaSophia Weber and Kai Harvetz are childhood sweetheartsSophia Weber and Germany footballer Kai Havertz are childhood sweethearts. They grew up in the same neighbourhood and officially started dating in 2018.The couple avoid a flashy lifestyle, with Sophia making sure her football star boyfriend keeps his feet on the ground by helping to load the dishwasher and do household chores when he is at home.But down-to-earth Sophia has also carved out an impressive career for herself as a model and social media influencer who has amassed 430,000 followers on Instagram.Lisa Muller – £800 per post Lisa Muller is married to Germany’s Thomas MullerCredit: InstagramLisa Muller, 34, and Germany striker Thomas Muller were born just days apart in Weinheim, Germany and first started dating in 2007 before tying the knot two years later.As Thomas flourished at Bayern Munich, Lisa’s passion for horses saw her build her own sporting career as a professional dressage rider and horse trainer.The couple own their own stables and Thomas’ favourite horse is said to be called Dave.Her 220,000 Instagram followers could see her earn around £800 per post.Ines Degener Tomaz – £800 per post Ignez Degener Tomaz can ask for £800 each time she posts an advert on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe has been married to Portugal’s Bernardo Silva since last yearCredit: InstagramModel Ines Degener Tomaz and Bernardo Silva married last year in their native Portugal.The stunning mum of one regularly posts snaps of herself following her beau’s career worldwide and cute pictures of their daughter. The 25-year-old could earn up to £800 per post, thanks to her 207,000 followers on Instagram.Daniela Machado – £500 per postDaniela Machado is still building her online following but can make £500 per postCredit: Instagram @danielalexmachadoShe has been engaged to Joao Cancelo since 2021Credit: ReutersDaniela Machado and Portuguese star Joao Cancelo are childhood sweethearts who have been engaged since 2021.The couple have one daughter Alicia and Daniela is currently expecting their second child, posting cute pregnancy photos on Instagram. She is still building a following online but could earn around £500 per postDjina Petrovic – £220 per post Djina is a former Miss Serbia and also runs her own beauty labelCredit: InstagramDjorde Petrovic and Djina have been called the Posh and Becks of SerbiaCredit: Instagram – djinapetrovicSerbian ace Djordje Petrovic and his model girlfriend are one of their country’s hottest young couples and are known as its ‘Posh & Becks”. Brunette stunner Djina Petrovic is Miss Serbia and a former Miss Earth contestant.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe also runs her own fashion label.She is expecting the couple’s first child which she announced earlier this year in an adorable Instagram post, and could soon see her potential earnings rise from £220 per post. More

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    Streamers Neon and Jack Doherty involved in ugly brawl at bare-knuckle boxing event as fans call for Misfits fight

    STREAMERS Neon and Jack Doherty were involved in an ugly brawl at a bare-knuckle boxing event.The pair were at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Florida. Streamers Neon and Jack Doherty were involved in an ugly brawl at a bare-knuckle boxing eventCredit: X@HappyPunchThe scene was captured liveCredit: X@HappyPunchNeon – real name Rangesh Mutama – was streaming live when he approached Doherty.Both got in each other’s faces before Doherty shoved Neon sparking a brawl between them. Security was quick to intervene as all hell broke loose in the crowd of the BKFC event.Later on that night, while both streamers were live, Doherty mounted a second attack on Neon with their entourages again breaking it up. READ MORE IN BOXINGFans were quick to mock the social media stars – who have raked in millions online – while calling for their differences to be settled in the Misfits Boxing ring.One said: “Get them in a ring.”Another added: “Kick-off matchup for the KSI event?”One put: “Get them on a Misfits card.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDoherty shot to fame on YouTube and later streaming service Kick for prank-style videos, amassing a huge net worth of $60million.Meanwhile, Neon streams his day to day life and is also believed to be worth a huge $30m. Jack Doherty with girlfriend McKinley RichardsonCredit: Instagram mckinleyrichardsonThe social media star has a huge car collectionCredit: YouTube/JackDohertyNeon with girlfriend Sam FrankCredit: Twitter/N3onOnYTNorth West hangs out with streamer Kai Cenat on her birthday as Kardashian fans beg Kim to let preteen ‘be a normal kid’ More

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    Watch as bare-knuckle boxer is dazed so badly from brutal punch that he starts fighting the REF in wild scenes

    A BARE-KNUCKLE boxer was so badly dazed after a stoppage he began fighting the REFEREE. Keith Richardson faced Alberto Blas at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Florida.A bare-knuckle boxer boxer was so badly dazed after a stoppage he began fighting the refKeith Richardson started attacking ref Sam BurgosIn round one, Blas backed Richardson up towards the rope and let off a flurry of combinations. Referee Sam Burgos stepped in to end the action but it caused a frenzy in the ring.Richardson – a former MMA fighter – began attacking ref Burgos with a combination of punches. It is unclear whether he was in a concussed and confused state or retaliating to the stoppage. READ MORE IN BOXINGMembers of his team rushed into the ring to stop the assault – as fans were left stunned online. One said: “Oh my god Keith Richardson just tried to bare knuckle fight the ref because he was so concussed. Ugly scenes.”Another added: “Keith Richardson was so out of it, he was fighting the ref.”Richardson said after the fight and incident: “It’s been a long time since I’ve taken an L. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Might just regroup and take another shot at the ref. Y’all saved him, he didn’t want it!”UFC legend Conor McGregor, 35, is now part-owner of BKFC and congratulated Blas on social media. New dates for Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler revealed after UFC 303 fight axed He posted: “The Cuban Flash!!! New Bare Knuckle World Champion Alberto Blas! “Richardson doesn’t know where he is trying to fight everyone around him! “The Marine came to fight but the Cuban with real blunt force accuracy! Wow! “THIS SHOW HAS BEEN AMAZING! I hope you have been watching this has been a real treat! I am so happy!” More

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    Moment Astrid Wett has drink thrown at her at England vs Denmark clash before man leaps in to defend her

    ASTRID WETT was left soaking after a drink was thrown over her at England’s match last night.The influencer was in attendance to watch the Three Lions draw 1-1 with Denmark at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.Astrid Wett was decked out in a Union Jack dress for England’s matchCredit: X @AstridWettA clip has now emerged of someone throwing a beer over herCredit: X formerly TwitterShe looked in complete shock as the unknown person tossed a pint at herCredit: X formerly TwitterA mystery fan then jumped in to defend AstridCredit: X formerly TwitterThe beauty was proudly wearing her colours in the stands as she wore a Union Jack dress.However, she appeared to be a victim of an attack by another fan.A clip has emerged on social media showing Astrid standing up in the stand.But seconds later a glass full of beer was tossed over her by the person who looked to be recording the footage.READ MORE ON ASTRID WETTThe camera then appears to show a man wearing an England shirt grab the culprit as the footage ends after a brief commotion.Despite the result, Wett appeared to be enjoying herself at the game as she posted a clip of herself singing the national anthem.However, the Chelsea supporter was fuming that none of her club’s players had seen any action.She tweeted: “HOW DOES COLE PALMER NOT START? He’s SO clear of Saka and Foden…”Most read in Euro 2024And another tweet said: “Embarrassing , how have we conceded to these lot?“Not a single Chelsea player on the pitch and it shows…”She has yet to comment on the clip of her being covered in beer on her social channels.Astrid Wett releases England song for Euro 2024 with fellow OnlyFans star as fans say ‘why does it actually sound good?’Wett got into the spirit for the tournament by releasing an England song for Euro 2024 alongside fellow OnlyFans star Leah Ray.The OnlyFans creator teamed up with Arsenal fan Leah for a tournament song called ‘Last Night in Berlin’, which sounds similar to the White Stripes’ classic Seven Nation Army.The pair created a video to go along with the tune, in which they are both wearing England shirts.She has yet to comment on the clip of the beer incident on social mediaCredit: X formerly TwitterAstrid and fellow OnlyFans star Leah Ray released an England song for Euro 2024Credit: Paul EdwardsAstrid makes no secret of her love of ChelseaCredit: Instagram @wettastridAstrid regularly shares sexy snaps of herself on social mediaCredit: Instagram/@wettastridThey also set light to flares and draped themselves in a St George’s flag alongside another influencer who is known as StokeyyG2.The trio then held up pints in the pub as they sang along to a catchy chorus bigging up Gareth Southgate’s boys.All the proceeds of the song will go to mental health charity Mind. More

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    Anthony Joshua suffers blow in world title hopes with Wembley showdown fight yet to be sanctioned for belt

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has suffered a blow in his hopes to challenge for the world title with his next fight yet to be sanctioned for the belt. AJ is due to be back in front of the 90,000-seat Wembley Stadium in September following three wins in Saudi Arabia.Anthony Joshua is closing in on his next fightCredit: The Mega AgencyAnd British rival Daniel Dubois is the leading name to welcome Joshua back to UK shores. Dubois recently stunned Filip Hrgovic to win the IBF interim title – granting him the next shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s full version. But with Usyk due to rematch Tyson Fury – following his historic win in May – he is not able to face No1 contender Dubois. So there was hope the IBF would strip the Ukrainian undisputed champion to allow AJ and Dubois to challenge for the vacant strap. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut the IBF told Sky Sports there has been NO request to sanction the all-Brit bout for the belt. Usyk, 37, became the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed champ following victory over Fury, 35. And now the two are set to rematch back in Saudi on December 21. Meanwhile Joshua, 34, is closing in on his first bout back at Wembley since 2018 with Dubois, 26, the frontrunner to face him. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAJ recently posted on social media: “Nearly finished my negotiations for my next fight! Feeling motivated.”Joshua has twice sold out Wembley for his world title wins over Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin.Daniel Dubois put me on my a**e and I thought ‘this kid is something else’, says Brit star in warning to Anthony JoshuaHe also beat Carlos Takam and Joseph Parker at the 75,000-seat Principality Stadium in Cardiff.His most recent bouts in the UK were at the O2, with wins over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius that came after double defeat to Usyk.Deontay Wilder was in the mix to fight AJ but twice fluffed his lines following defeats to Parker, 32, and Zhilei Zhang, 41.So after Dubois’ win over Hrgovic, 32, he leads the line to fight Joshua. More

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    Jake Paul hits out at ‘maniac’ Conor McGregor and warns ‘there are new sheriffs in town’ in swipe at UFC legend

    JAKE PAUL hit out at “maniac” Conor McGregor and warned: “There are new sheriffs in town.” YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has long chased a fight with UFC legend McGregor amid a war-of-words between them. Jake Paul hit out at ‘maniac’ Conor McGregorCredit: GettyMcGregor has long been called out by Jake PaulCredit: APBut for now the social media sensation marks his return on July 20 against former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry. Perry is signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – which McGregor recently became part-owner of. Paul goaded that he would give McGregor a “fourth or fifth row ticket” with his star power no longer warranting anything better. And he argued that the Irishman – who has just one win in EIGHT YEARS – is no longer the biggest draw in combat sports. READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul said on The MMA Hour: “I would disagree. There’s new sheriffs in town. “He hasn’t fought, he hasn’t won a fight in what six or seven years? I don’t even know how long it’s been. “He’s embarrassing himself, he’s ruining his legacy.” Paul, 27, was set to return against Mike Tyson, 57, on July 20 but the boxing icon pulled out after suffering an ulcer flare up from a flight.Most read in BoxingInside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe controversial clash – scrutinised for the age gap – has since been rescheduled to November 15. So Paul has kept his July 20 date to face BKFC champ Perry, 32, in Florida. Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler off as UFC 303 main event axed as Notorious suffers injury days before Vegas Meanwhile McGregor, 35, was due to make his comeback on June 29 after three years out against Michael Chandler, 38. But for the first time in his UFC career, the southpaw was forced out of the fight after suffering injury. It drags McGregor’s wait to return on as Paul once again took a swipe at the UFC great. Paul said: “He’s lost his mind, he’s a maniac. At one point Conor was great, everyone loved Conor but man, I feel bad for the guy now. “You can say all these things you want about him but he hasn’t proven it, he hasn’t backed it up and that’s the way I look at it.” More

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    Romania’s ‘hottest fan’ is model Wag, reality TV star and singer who stuns supporters in tiny bikinis

    ROMANIA’S football players are not the only ones stunning the world this summer.Their men’s football team romped to a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their opening group match of Euro 2024, and the win would have left their hottest fan over the moon.Aza Gabriela is Romania’s hottest fanCredit: Instagram @azagabrielaAza is a music artist and social media star who shot to fame on Romania’s The VoiceCredit: Instagram @azagabrielaShe is currently dating Atletico Madrid and Ukraine goalkeeper Horațiu MoldovanCredit: Instagram @azagabrielaWhile it was the likes of Radu Dragusin and Nicolae Stancui taking the thunder on the pitch, off it was Romanian music artist Aza Gabriela stealing the limelight.Aza, 25, was born in Calarasi and is social media sensation with almost one million followers across TikTok and Instagram.As well a successful career in music, the 25-year-old is also a model and reality TV star.She originally shot to fame on Romania’s version of The Voice, making it all the way to the semi-final in 2015 which saw her career explode.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAza did athletics for five years before switching over to music.Speaking to Fanatik in 2021, she said: “Although I did five years of athletics, a sport that I actually loved, I was faced with a choice. “And, at that time, just as I would do it, in fact, even now, I chose to go on with music.”But, when it comes to ambition, I can say that I have worked since I was a child and I have that in my blood, so I am convinced that I will get where I want to be in music.Most read in Euro 2024Aza did athletics for five years before picking a career in musicCredit: Instagram @azagabrielaAza has almost one million followers on Instagram and TikTokCredit: Instagram @azagabriela”I go to the gym from time to time, unfortunately I don’t have time for sports every day, as sometimes I would like. “When it comes to maintenance, however, I rely on simple skin cleansing procedures, proper maintenance and hydration.”England Wags Instagram Rich ListHer remarkable rise has also seen her enter some high profile relationships.In 2019 she began dating Romanian footballer Dragoș Nedelcu after meeting on Instagram, but after three years together the pair split. On the break up, she told Kanal D: “Footballers must have a woman next to them who is at home, and I wasn’t there, I was away on business. “We loved each other very much, we cared extremely much about each other, but we both felt that things were not working anymore and we chose to make this decision.”The woman who wants a footballer has to do nothing, just stay after him, be at home when he comes from the training camp, wait for him with food at home and stay next to him. “I used to do this thing, but I couldn’t take it anymore.”Aza has since moved on and is now dating Romania’s Euro 2024 back-up goalkeeper Horațiu Moldovan. Moldovan, 26, is highly rated at club Atletico Madrid, but with just 11 international caps to his name, 36-year-old Florin Niță was preferred in goal for the Ukraine match.Before the tournament, Aza posted a series of photos alongside him with the caption: “It happened for a reason…❤️”Her reality TV appearances have included “Splash! Stars in the water”.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd if that wasn’t enough, her dazzling outfits on social media always get fans hearts pumping.She, and the rest of Romania, will doubtless be hoping their football team can carry their momentum from Ukraine into match two against Belgium on Saturday.Aza regularly stuns fans with her dazzling outfitsCredit: Instagram @azagabrielaShe is also a reality TV starCredit: Instagram @azagabrielaRomania Euro 2024 guideFORMER World Cup quarter-finalists Romania are back after eight years without qualifying for a tournament.
    They aren’t pretty to watch but they are effective and topped their qualifying group unbeaten ahead of Switzerland.
    MANAGER: Edward Iordanescu
    His father Anghel managed them at the 1994 World Cup where they reached the last eight. Tough act to follow.
    STAR MAN: Radu Dragusin
    Has struggled to win a first team place at Spurs but has been a stalwart at international level.
    How Romania attack
    Romania will play out from the back and play one or two-touch passes to break between the lines.
    However, they can run out of ideas when faced with a low block.
    How Romania defend
    Romania do not tend to press high as a unit and their players can be dragged out of position up the pitch.
    However, they are far more effective close to their own goal with the midfield dropping deep to support the back four.
    Read the full Romania Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups and latest odds

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