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      Inside Laura Woods and Adam Collard’s whirlwind romance as sports presenter and Love Island hunk expect first baby

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      LAURA WOODS and Adam Collard have enjoyed a whirlwind romance – and are now expecting their first child together.The sports presenter and former Love Island hunk went public with their relationship in October.Laura Woods and Adam Collard have been going strong for nearly a yearCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyThe former Love Island hunk wooed Laura with a string of texts before an undercover date in OctoberCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyBut Laura’s ‘stability’ has also left Adam feeling the loveCredit: InstagramAnd they announced the wonderful news they are expecting a baby togetherThey are often seen on holiday togetherCredit: Instagram / @adamcollardThey’re not shy in sharing loved-up picsCredit: InstagramSince then they have been seen in scores of loved-up posts and been through their share of challenges.However, everything came to a head recently as they announced the wonderful news that Laura, 37, is expecting a baby.The TV presenter and award-winning journalist shared a picture of an ultrasound on Instagram, complete with her French bulldog peeking over the top.They have largely kept their relationship out of the public eye, which for notorious ladies’ man Adam, 28, seems to suggest he has turned a corner in his romantic life.READ MORE ON LAURA WOODSAdam spilled the beans on how he pulled Laura following a string of dates including at the Black Bull pub in Trimdon, Co Durham, and heading off for a weekend away in St Ives in early October before going public later that month.Speaking exclusively to The Sun in October, he revealed he had wooed her with a series of flirty social media messages before wining and dining her on an “undercover date”.He said: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened. Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.”It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLaura is a regular sight on Adam’s InstagramCredit: instagramThey make the most of their free time togetherCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy”I’m kind of glad in a way as well, as I feel like there’s an element of having to hide too much now.”Laura’s charm seemed to rub off on Adam almost instantly, as he also suggested he felt he might have found “The One”.How Euro 2024 host Laura Woods finally tamed Love Island’s biggest bad boy Adam Collard who made Joey Essex look like a puppyBy Christmas, Laura’s parents had also given the seal of approval for their relationship as he spent the holidays with her, joking that “luckily they don’t read many papers”.Yet even before that, Laura and Adam enjoyed a romantic getaway to Amsterdam, Holland, which saw them checking out a rude restaurant, enjoying a trip down the city canal’s and relaxing in a spa.Adam claims to have had 25 girlfriends in the past, yet the “influence of stability” – as relationship expert Jo Hemmings puts it – Laura gives off has been the cornerstone of their blossoming romance.While the pair have continued to be front and centre in their respective careers, with Laura a fan favourite on ITV and TNT Sports, they have also made time for each other.When they aren’t grafting, they have often been seen enjoying one another’s company on holiday.Following their trip to Amsterdam, their next getaway in February saw them skiiing on the famous French Alps, though Laura revealed it resulted in a few “near-death experiences”.In March, during the international break, the pair changed lanes by jetting off together for some sun and sea at Tulum Beach in Mexico.Adam and Laura shared a number of snaps from the holiday, including one of Laura planting a kiss on Adam’s cheek while they were at a restaurant before also revealing what their favourite food was following a date night at Checkpoint Ciao.How Laura Woods tamed Love Island bad boy Adam CollardHE was one of Love Island’s most notorious bad boys – but one woman seems to have changed all that.Personal trainer Adam Collard, 28, has been dating Euro 2024 presenter Laura Woods, 36, since 2023.The former loverat has called her “The One,” spent Christmas with her – the first time he’s done so with a girlfriend since he was 21 – and kept their relationship relatively out of the limelight, seemingly on Laura’s wishes.It’s a far cry from the man who admits himself he’s been “ruthless” in the past, claims to have had 25 girlfriends, and spent many years partying and juggling flings with girls including Zara McDermott and Lottie Moss.Relationship expert Jo Hemmings says: “He’s now 28, he’s a professional with a job, and I think he just went off the whole idea of ever realistically meeting somebody on a TV show.“He’s now met somebody who is also a professional, and is only on TV as a byproduct of what she does in sport.“He’s got himself in a comfortable place. Financially, he’s older, he’s more mature, he’s more settled.“He once played into this roguish character that people saw him as, and became a parody of himself. But look who’s laughing now.“He’s got a fabulous girlfriend, they’re in a long term relationship, he’s well off, he’s still in the public eye, and he’s getting on with his life in the way that I think he always wanted.”Read the full article hereThe following month, Laura shared a selfie from the Tulum trip featuring Adam with the caption: “Things I love.”However, in May as the hectic English football season drew to a close, Laura suffered an horrorendous facial injury.Laura had been due to present TNT Sports’ coverage of Tyson Fury’s undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandry Usyk before she was forced to pull out after revealing she had accidentally smashed a glass lampshade while on holiday with Adam.She explained how the smash had caused it to shatter before it cut her face and arm, leaving her with some nasty injuries around her eye.Unfortunately, the freak accident was used by vile trolls as a way to bash Adam by suggesting he was involved, before he snapped back: “Shut up you stupid c*** and read her Instagram post.”Laura described Adam as her “hero” that day as she hailed him for “acting so quickly and not leaving my side since and to his family for taking care of me in a time when I was petrified”.After some time being seen with a bandage around the effected area, Laura was back on TV in time for ITV’s coverage of the Euros.In early July, Adam posted a loved-up pic of the pair to celebrate Laura’s birthday, captioning the post: “Happy birthday you rockstar x.”Laura had a nasty accident in May when she shattered a lampshadeCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura described Adam as a ‘hero’ for all his helpAnd fast forward a couple of weeks and they have shared the news that they are expecting a baby.The post was simply captioned: “Hey, baby,” followed by some love heart emojis.However, some eagled-eyed fans had noticed some telltale signs that gave away the news days prior.Recent social media posts by Laura had not showed her stomach, while a post from Adam saw a note reading: “Just remember 5 years ago, you dreamed about where you are now”, which may have been another clue.Fans also noticed a brief social media hiatus from them in the days prior to the announcement.Adam has made no secret of his desire to have kids, but declared he would not be plastering them all over social media.He previously said: “I’m protective, whether it’s Laura, or my family, my friends. I want to get married. I want to have kids as well. “I’ve always thought, what type of person will I be? How can I protect my kids?”Obviously I’ve never had a kid, but I don’t think I’ll be plastering it all over [social media]. “I want them to have a fair fight and a chance not to be judged straight away.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As long as my really close circle knows exactly who I am, I don’t care. I think you have to take everything with a pinch of salt.”Laura will carry on working over the next few weeks as TNT Sports broadcast the Paris Olympics.They went public with their relationship last OctoberCredit: InstagramRomantic getaways have been a regular occurrence with their first being a trip to AmsterdamCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyTwo months later they were hitting the ski slopes at the French AlpsCredit: laurawoodsy/InstagramThen in March they enjoyed a holiday to Tulum Beach in MexicoCredit: laurawoodsy/Instagram.. More

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      Glam footballer Madelene Wright labelled ‘a true goddess’ as she shows off curves in white bikini

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      FOOTBALLER Madelene Wright left fans in need of cooling down thanks to her latest glamorous social media snaps.The Leyton Orient star, 25, has been keeping fans updated while she enjoys the off-season.Madelene Wright stunned fans with her latest holiday snapsCredit: InstagramMadelene wore a white bikini as she sat on a rock by the beachCredit: InstagramThe glam footballer plays for Leyton OrientCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Madelene has 325,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightMadelene, who has 325,000 followers on Instagram alone, has been seen soaking up the sun in a number of her posts.And the most recent kept to the same pattern as she shared a picturesque photo while down at the beach.She was seen showing off her curves wearing a white bikini while laying on a rock by the sea as she also let the wind blow through her hair.The beautiful pics saw some fans likening her to Greek deity Amphitrite – goddess and queen of the sea.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTaking to the comments, one fan said: “A true goddess.”A second said: “Beautiful.”Another said: “Hottest mermaid.”A fourth added: “Dream woman wow.”Most read in FootballShe is often seen flaunting her curves in sexy social media postsCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightDuring the Euros she showed her support for England as she showed off some ball skillsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Despite taking time to chill by the sea, she has also been seen showing off some ball skills and cheering on England during Euro 2024.Madelene returned to the football pitch with Orient in May after being sacked by Charlton in 2020 over a controversial video that saw her allegedly inhaling from a balloon at a party.Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconInside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her 25th birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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      England goalkeeper Dean Henderson posts heartbreaking tribute after tragic death of father Dougie

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      DEAN HENDERSON has posted a heartbreaking tribute following the death of his father Dougie.The England goalkeeper confirmed the passing of his dad on social media.Dean Henderson’s dad Dougie has passed awayCredit: Instagram @deanhendersonHenderson shared a touching tribute on social mediaCredit: Instagram @deanhendersonHe shared one snap from his promotion-winning season at Sheffield UnitedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/deanhenderson/Dougie coached Henderson when he was a childCredit: https://www.instagram.com/deanhenderson/Henderson, 27, shared a post which included eight pictures of himself and Dougie through the years.This included snaps of them during the goalkeeper’s time at Sheffield United and current club Crystal Palace.There were also pictures which showed Dougie coaching Henderson’s team when he was a child, Whitehaven Miners, as well as one of them celebrating winning promotion from the Championship with the Blades in 2019.Henderson included an emotional tribute to his father as he hailed Dougie as his “best friend”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe wrote: “Yesterday we had to say good bye to my best friend my first coach my role model.”Someone who inspired me in the hardest times, who pushed me to be who I am today. And loved me no matter what.”You were the best dad I could ever have wish for and I will cherish all the amazing memories we had together.”The last year has been so difficult but you are finally at rest now.Most read in Football”We shared amazing memories together, a journey from the bottom to the top, and I’m so proud of this. I love you!”You will forever be with us!! Sleep tight Dad.”Dean Henderson shows he has skills beyond goalkeepingThe post has received a lot of attention as Henderson’s current and former team-mates have sent their support.Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White posted: “Thinking of you bro.”Manchester United defender Luke Shaw shared: “Stay strong mate.”England team-mate Jude Bellingham commented multiple love heart emojis.Scott McTominay wrote: “So sorry Dean.”Former Man United wonderkid Angel Gomes said: “Thinking of you and your family bro.”Ollie Watkins added: “Stay strong brother.”Henderson was part of the England team that reached the final of Euro 2024.In 2019, he spoke about the influence of Dougie and his mother, Yvonne, on his life and career.He told The News and Star: “They’ve been rocks for me, driving me up and down the country.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I couldn’t do anything without them.”I still remember trying to improve on crosses and getting my mum and dad to throw balls for me on the cul-de-sac at home and I think I was obsessed with it in a way.” More

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      Jude Bellingham’s model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk puts on very busty display in white bikini top and frilly hotpants

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM fell one game short of capping a dream season with Euro 2024 glory.The Real Madrid sensation, 21, is among the favourites to lift the Ballon d’Or after winning LaLiga and the Champions League last season.Laura Celia Valk strikes a pose in a white bikini topCredit: SplashThe model is dating England hotshot Jude BellinghamCredit: SplashLaura looks to have picked up a real page-turnerCredit: SplashThe beauty has been stunning fans with her modelling shotsCredit: SplashThey will be eagerly awaiting the next chapterCredit: SplashAnd life is going pretty well off the field too, judging by model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk’s latest snaps.The Dutch beauty posed in a white bikini top and hotpants in the sunshine.She showed off the ensemble by leaning in a doorway and also appeared engrossed in a book.Bellingham will now look to turn the page on England’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe may get a bit of banter from his Spanish team-mates before they set about defending their titles.Laura, 25, is believed to have been dating Bellingham since April.The pair have kept their romance low-key as they focus on their respective careers, but are said to be “smitten” with one another.However, she has certainly not been shy in promoting her modelling.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSShe was seen throughout the Euros and before wearing a number of jaw-dropping outfits.And her latest set proved to be no different.Jude Bellingham’s model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk helps him get over England heartache in bikini Several Wags from the England camp spent weeks out in Germany supporting the Three Lions.But a noticeable absence was Bellingham’s new partner, Dutch model Laura Celia Valk with the couple keeping their relationship from the public.Laura did not attend any matches or make any reference of Bellingham on social media.Instead, she has been filling up her page with model snaps to her 500,000 Instagram followers.The Sun were the first to reveal her relationship with Bellingham.Meet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon BoonLAURA CELIA VALK is the stunning Dutch fashion model who has stolen Jude Bellingham’s heart.The Sun exclusively revealed that she’s been staying at his place in Madrid and is completely smitten with him.Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!Find out more about Laura.Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news.And she was believed to be staying in his Madrid mansion earlier in the year.Laura is not only a model for the likes of PrettyLittleThing but she is the owner of her own social media consultancy agency.Laura Celia Valk loves to show off outfitsCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavThe beauty has a taste for fashionCredit: SplashFans are always thirsty for moreCredit: InstagramJude Bellingham may need some cheering upCredit: InstagramWhere has it gone wrong with Bellingham?By Dave KiddJUDE BELLINGHAM turns 21 on Saturday as a champion of Europe, a champion of Spain and as the finest player at the world’s most famous club.He’s a multi-millionaire, a Ballon d’Or contender and an underpants model — so let’s not play those violins too loudly.But after two matches of intense frustration and virtual anonymity at the Euros, we’re entitled to ask: Where has it all, at least temporarily, gone wrong?Bellingham’s career has been on an unerring upward trajectory since Birmingham City retired his shirt at the age of 17 and packed him off to Dortmund.Last summer’s move to Real Madrid was an instant and extraordinary success.Bellingham netted 23 goals in his debut season — including late winners against Barcelona in both of his first two Clasicos — on his way to winning LaLiga and then the Champions League.And now this, the bizarre idea being floated that Gareth Southgate should consider dropping the best player England have had for at least half a century.After the goalless draw with Slovenia, Southgate admitted that he is going to speak to Bellingham about the need to channel his frustrations.During dismal back-to-back draws against Denmark and Slovenia, the Brummie Galactico has looked thoroughly piddled off with refereeing decisions, with team-mates, with tactics which clearly aren’t allowing him to flourish.The crushing, unremitting tedium of watching this joyless England team play football is bad enough.Imagine being as good as Bellingham and having to play for them.To be shoved out on to the left wing — as Bellingham was for long periods in the goalless grind against Slovenia — to accommodate Phil Foden, who has rarely if ever dominated a game for England.The result was another miserable let-down for England supporters, who have turned against Southgate in their droves during this tournament.Only Southgate’s England can turn up in Cologne — the perfume capital of the world — and stink the place out.England lack express pace, they lack attacking intent, they lack experience in central midfield and they lack left-footed defenders.But they do have Bellingham — and Southgate needs to allow him to thrive pretty sharpish or they will be home either this weekend or next.Then the search for a new England manager would begin.Bellingham has frequently grabbed big matches by the scruff of the neck for his country — against Senegal in the knockout stage of the last World Cup, against Scotland at Hampden Park, against Italy at Wembley and in the Euros opener against Serbia.This is a man with a proven track record of winning international football matches and yet somehow his place in the England team is being questioned.Foden returned home for the birth of his third child but it is not yet known whether the Manchester City midfielder will return for Sunday’s last-16 clash in Gelsenkirchen.But there has been a problem in accommodating Bellingham and Foden in the same team.And while the City man is a wonderful player and the reigning Footballer of the Year, his England career has not been in the same league as Bellingham’s.If you are going to build a team around anybody, it is Bellingham.There is plenty to be positive about with England — as long as you haven’t actually watched any of their matches.The Three Lions have won their group and have ended up in a favourable half of the draw away from all four of the tournament’s strongest teams.But they can only progress from here if Bellingham takes the leading role, as he did so impressively in the first half against the Serbs.His is too great a talent to waste. 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      Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off bum in thong bikini as fans praise ‘gorgeous view’

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      MADELENE WRIGHT has wowed fans with a peachy bum picture.The glamorous footballer shared a post on social media to wish her fans a “happy Friday”.Madelene Wright has wowed fans with her new picturesCredit: XShe shared the snaps on social mediaCredit: InstagramMadelene wore a tiny black bikini as she soaked up the sunCredit: InstagramMadelene, 25, has been keeping her followers up to date with her time on holiday during the off-season.Her latest post was shared on Instagram and X as she basked in the sunlight.The Leyton Orient ace posted a picture of herself in a bikini looking out to the sea.Her 325k fans loved the pictures as they flooded the comment section.READ MORE IN SPORTOne pined: “Gorgeous view.”A second commented: “Utterly beautiful.”A third wrote: “A view to a kill.”A fourth posted: “I could look at that view all day.”Most read in FootballA fifth said: “Beautiful stunning, complete goddess.”Another added: “Hot girl.”Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconMadelene has already caught the eye on several occasions this summer, dazzling in a see-through orange dress she posed cheekily in.She also stunned in a floral bikini in another holiday outfit as she soaked up the sun.Meanwhile she also made sure to cheer on the Three Lions at the Euros as she showed off her legs while wearing an England kit.Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her 25th birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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      Fans ask ‘what have I just watched’ as Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina’s bizarre sauna antics go viral

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      FANS have been left scratching their heads after seeing Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner’s sauna routine.Ronaldo, 39, posted a video to his Instagram page alongside his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez.Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez showed off bizarre sauna anticsCredit: Instagram @georginagioFans were left baffled by the stretching videoCredit: Instagram @georginagioRonaldo and Georgina have been on holiday following the EurosCredit: InstagramIn the video, Georgina’s phone was placed outside of a sauna room.The former sales assistant, 30, was seen stretching up against the wall in the video.She could be seen with her back levelled out with a stretched leg all the way up the wall.The peculiar position showed off Georgina’s curves through the window pane, while Ronaldo could also be seen topless in the background.READ MORE ON CRISTIANO RONALDOThe Al-Nassr ace was also seen stretching in the sauna on the step above while wearing nothing but white pants.While the video may simply be a clip of the couple’s daily routine, it left many fans baffled.Taking to social media, one fan said: “What have I just watched?”A second said: “Most weird video I’ve ever seen.”Most read in FootballA third added: “At this point I don’t even know what this is anymore.”Another said: “Georgina Rodriguez and Ronaldo making insane video together.”Inside the story of how Georgina Rodriguez went from shop assistant to a millionaire with a media empireGeorgina and Ronaldo first met in 2016 and have been dating since 2017.Ronaldo has five children to date, with Georgina being the mother of his fourth child, Alana and youngest daughter Bella.Who are these famous footballers?They have been on holiday with the family since Ronaldo was knocked out of Euro 2024 with Portugal at the quarter-final stages.The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star failed to score a goal during Euro 2024 as he only managed two penalty kicks during a shootout against Slovenia and France.Inside the glamorous world of Georgina Rodriguez…Georgina lives a life to be enviedCredit: InstagramThe stunning partner of Cristiano Ronaldo offers insights into her world using her social channelsCredit: instagram @georginagioShe has over 50 million followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPAGeorgina now resides in Saudi Arabia follower her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagramGeorgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagioBoats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to CaptionShe travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina RodríguezThe Argentine beauty is a regularly at the Venice film festival where she can be seen turning headsCredit: GettyGeorgina is loved by fashion magazines for her sense of styleCredit: AlamyShe models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/InstagramRodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: InstagramGeorgina’s love of travel is something she regularly shares on her social channels, including this trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram, @georginagio More

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      Argentina chief SACKED after telling Lionel Messi to apologise for racist chants about France

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      ARGENTINA’S deputy sports minister has been sacked after saying Lionel Messi should apologise for the Argentina squad singing a racist and transphobic chant aimed at France.Julio Garro was sacked within hours after making the comment on an Argentinian radio station.Argentina’s deputy sports minister called on Messi to apologise for members of the Argentina squad singing a racist chant aimed at FranceCredit: ReutersIt comes after Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez went live on Instagram leading the chantCredit: Instagram @enzojfernandezArgentine Sports minister Julio Garro (left) was sacked by president Javier Milei (right) for saying Messi should apologise on behalf of the Argentina national teamCredit: NewsflashCaptain Messi was not even on the bus where the shocking incident took place.Garro told Urbana Play: “I think [Messi] should come out and offer the appropriate apologies, as should the Argentine Football Federation president [Claudio Tapia].”He added that the incident “leaves Argentina looking bad as a country” and that it would be good to “make an example out of this”.It came after Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez went live on Instagram while leading the vile chant.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFor his suggestion that Messi should apologise on behalf of his national team as club captain, Garro was fired from his post by Argentina’s far-right president Javier Milei.Milei’s official social media account stated: “The Office of the President states that no government has the right to tell the Argentine national team, world champions and double Copa America champions, or any other citizen, what to comment, what to think and what to do. “That is why Julio Garro ceases to be the under-secretary of sport.”Milei’s social media comment was followed up by Argentina’s vice-president Victoria Villarruel saying: “No colonialist country is going to intimidate us for a song on the pitch or for telling the truths they don’t want to admit.Most read in Football“Argentina is a sovereign and free country. We never had colonies or second-class citizens. We have never imposed our way of life on anyone.“But neither will we tolerate that they do it to us . . . Enzo I support you, Messi, thanks for everything! Argentinians always hold your head up high.”Copa America fans clamber into AIR VENTS as Argentina vs Colombia final descends into chaosVice President Victorial Villarruel (right) defended Fernadez’s sick chantCredit: APWesley Fofana said the chant was an example of ‘uninhibited racism’Credit: GettyDavid Datro Fofana also criticised Fernandez;s chantsCredit: GettyVillarruel’s comments come after the French FA threatened legal action against the Argentinian FA over the chant.That followed Wesley Fofana, Fernandez’s Chelsea team-mate posting the video of Fernandez’s racist chant on X and saying: “Football in 2024: uninhibited racism.”Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana also condemned the chant and said: “The football that I like is multi-ethnic.”Racism in all its forms should be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”These acts have no place in football or even anywhere else. This fight really needs to be taken seriously by everyone in this sport.”Fernandez apologised for his role in leading the chant and said: “I want to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations.”The song includes highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words.”I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations.”That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my beliefs or my character. I am truly sorry.”Chelsea broke their silence on the matter on Wednesday morning and said: “Chelsea Football Club finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour completely unacceptable.”We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.”We acknowledge and appreciate our player’s public apology and will use this as an opportunity to educate.”The Club has instigated an internal disciplinary procedure.”Several Chelsea players are said to have unfollowed Fernandez on Instagram in response to his racist and transphobic chant.Chelsea’s pre-season training has already begun with Fernandez set to join up with the squad after the Blues’ pre-season tour of the US.READ MORE SUN STORIESChelsea’s pre-season preparations are under threatCredit: GettyHe is one of several players being given an extended break after the Copa America and European Championship tournaments.He is contracted at the club until 2032, having joined from Benfica for £107million in 2023. More

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      Meet Brit boxing’s best social media star who coached in the Maldives and has Snoop Dogg and Sugar Ray Leonard as fans

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      DAN MORLEY – British boxing’s best social media star – is back with a bang.The 28-year-old Epsom welterweight clocked up a modest 8-0 record on the small-hall circuit between 2018 and 2022, to little fanfare.Dan Morley launched his comeback with a perfect liver shot knockoutCredit: RexMorley is now hoping to get a British title shotCredit: Boxing TunesThe 28-year-old coached out in the MaldivesCredit: Instagram @danmorleyboxingHe coached Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown during his time thereCredit: Instagram @danmorley97And a disillusionment with the frustrating sport, combined with the covid pandemic that crippled it, put him on the sidelines for two years and bedridden at mum’s house.In that time though, the self-taught video whizz started creating brilliant boxing clips and biographies on some of history’s greatest boxers.This has earned follows and friendships from superstars from Sugar Ray Leonard, to Carl Froch and even Jackass legend Johnny Knoxville and music legend Snoop Dogg.Morley’s TikTok and Instagram accounts grew to over 500,000 followers and he was invited to teach the sport he loves in paradise hotels in Switzerland and the MaldivesRead more BoxingAnd on July 6 the newly empowered puncher won his comeback with a beautiful body shot in the opening round and he already has another September date secured as promoters who previously overlooked him now chase his signature.The entrepreneur sat down with SunSport to explain his rapid rise from the obscurity of his barber’s chair to his mum’s spare sickbed to a couple of star-studded profiles.“I started during Covid when my barber told me to start a TikTok account,” he told SunSport.“I couldn’t be a**ed with it at first but then I started doing a few about myself and my training but that stuff doesn’t stand out and nothing happened.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMorley also spent time coaching and training in SwitzerlandCredit: Instagram @danmorley97Morley is ready to cause a ripple in the boxing world after conquering social mediaCredit: Boxing TunesEpsom welterweight Dan Morley is a TikTok and Instagram whizzCredit: Rex“But then I caught Covid and was in bed at my mum’s and I asked her if she thought people would be interested in the Cuban style of boxing.“She said ‘probably not’ but I did it anyway and it got about 250,000 views and then the TikTok grew.Brit boxer Dan Morley delivers stunning liver shot KOBoxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard is one of Morley’s social media followersCredit: GettyMusic legend Snoop Dogg is also a big Morley fanCredit: Reuters“Since then a few crazy things have happened, like a friendship with Johnny Knoxville, which is mad, Sugar Ray Leonard follows the account and Carl Froch has sent me messages. It’s amazing and a big confidence booster.“When I was first boxing these big names weren’t paying attention and now they are, for my boxing knowledge.”Too many boxing promoters and broadcasters flogged themselves to the social-media-influencer world at the start of the digital craze and we have seen some thoroughly dismal acts and ‘fights’.Thankfully the sport now seems to be pulling away from the fame-desperate circus act it helped kickstart around 2018 when Watford showman KSI danced with American entertainer Logan Paul in Manchester.But it means a bonafide throwback fighter and boxing fan like Morley has been cautious about using the platforms to boost his well-deserved popularity.Morley’s mum told him nobody would watch his Cuban boxing clip – then 250,000 didCredit: RexHe explained: “I was cautious because it is not my nature to sell-out or make a spectacle of myself.“I had a plan to build my following but I had to do it in the right way, which would benefit me but also help people.“I am not very good on phones, my friends get the hump when I take two days to reply to a message.“I am no good at technology but I taught myself all that and learned how to edit up to four good videos a day.“I had to learn how to clip things probably, merge things together but also learn how to not rip anybody else’s footage off.“In my 18 months out I did over 2,000 posts so I put the work in and have hopefully deserved the following.”Morley teaches boxing in stunning spots in Switzerland and Maldives but can’t switch offCredit: RexMorley’s accounts are must-follow content for fellow boxing nerds, sports fans and even history buffs.And he hopes that the modern tools at his disposal help him teach Generation Z about the incredible and criminally underrated men who paved the way for glitz-and-glamour version of the sport we see today.“I have read every book I can find and I am a proper nerd about it,” he laughed.“I want people to know that Harry Greb lost ONCE in 100 fights and went 45-0 in one year – all while being BLIND in one eye.“Some of these feats are so amazing.“Henry Armstrong won 59 of 61 fights in three years – through SEVEN weight divisions.“People rave about Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson – and rightly so because they are amazing fighters – but it wrongly feels like people think they are the only boxers who ever walked the earth.”I was cautious because it is not my nature to sell-out or make a spectacle of myself.Dan MorleyMorley now has a following that some British world champions would be proud of – or even have their PR people pay for.The pugilism media pioneer has a podcast and book ideas and has been wisely used by Wasserman to present some of their Channel 5 shows.So why on earth is he back in the back in the gym, punishing and starving himself, sparring hundreds of unpaid rounds and risking his life?“I love boxing,” he said. “I took a break from it and that told me how much I love it.“I have goals that I want to achieve, the social media stuff is all-well-and-good but I have not fulfilled my potential.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I built my social media in a way that allows me to do it as a passion, it doesn’t feel like a cringey way of doing things.“I have the followers that I needed and now I love it.”MORLEY AND THE MALDIVESBy Kealan HughesBRIT boxer brushed shoulders with ex-England rugby stars Jason Robinson and Ben Cohen, as well as fitness guru Joe Wicks.Morley even trained members of the Qatar royal family and a then 15-year-old Millie Bobby Brown of Stranger Things fame on the Maldives island of Huvafen Fushi where he stayed in hotel rooms costing £60,000 a night.Time away from the spotlight gave Morley a much-needed break both physically and mentally and he got his love back for boxing, sharing his knowledge first-hand and online.He quickly began to build his fanbase and now boasts 400,000 fans across his social media platforms, including Snoop Dogg, Sugar Ray Leonard and Johnny Knoxville, who recently appeared on his podcast. 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