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    I’ve been offered £100,000 to pose for nude photos, but I refuse to as I am not money-oriented, says Apollonia Llewellyn

    BEAUTIFUL Apollonia Llewellyn has become the go-to for swimwear brands to model their bikinis thanks to her huge following online.The Instagram and TikTok queen, 24, is followed by millions of fans on social media, who tune into her glam lifestyle, sexy photoshoots and engaging personality.
    Apollonia Llewellyn has become hugely popular on social media
    Stunning beauty Apollonia has millions of followers across Instagram and TikTok
    Buxom blonde Apollonia was further catapulted to fame as a ring girl for Misfits Boxing
    She was further catapulted to fame when she appeared as a ring girl for KSI’s Misfits Boxing.
    Because of her looks, the Yorkshire stunner has been offered a staggering £100,000 to pose nude.
    However, Apollonia has turned down the proposals out of respect for her family, insisting she isn’t money-oriented.
    The buxom blonde, who was subjected to school bullying growing up, revealed to SunSport what inspired her to be a model.
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    She said: “When I was 14 I got bullied at school.
    “So my mum wanted to find a way to cheer me up. I was very down and I didn’t like anything about myself.
    “She booked a Mother’s Day photoshoot with a local studio and I really enjoyed it.
    “Afterwards, the photographer said I was really photogenic and I should try and sign for a model agency.”
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    Apollonia went down the route of beauty pageants, appearing in contests in Blackpool with her new found confidence.
    The Daily Star soon signed her up as Page 3 girl, and she gradually started making a name for herself.
    But it was when the country was in lockdown in early 2020 when things really started blowing up.
    With many people throwing themselves into TikTok and Instagram to fill their time, Apollonia’s popularity went through the roof.
    “My Instagram blew up and TikTok was just starting,” she said.
    “I remember posting a video on TikTok and looking back a week later and I had 100,000 followers on there. I just knew I had to use that.”
    That led to Misfits Boxing co-founder Mams Taylor reaching out to her.
    “He asked me to be their exclusive ring girl, and I did three or four fights,” she said.
    “I got a lot of publicity from that, it was a good thing for me and really fun.”
    The secret to Apollonia’s success is the content she uploads.
    Apollonia’s Instagram blew up when the UK was in lockdown
    Her glam outfits have attracted plenty of followers to Apollonia’s social media accounts
    Various brands have approached Apollonia to work with them in paid partnerships
    Brands like Pretty Little Thing have aligned themselves with Apollonia
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    Bikini photos with sass taken all over the globe, she understands her market and has attracted brands including Pretty Little Thing, Shein and Fashion Nova.
    “The more I kept posting bikini content, the more fans I got. I became known for posting the bikini stuff, going on a lot of trips and holidays,” she admitted.
    But what’s more remarkable for someone so young is Apollonia did it all herself, without a social media manager.
    “I like to do it on my own,” she revealed. “Some brands tell you what to post, but I feel if I have control over a post I am more authentic for my followers.
    “It’s always me that has access to my social media and it’s always me that does the posts.”
    As lifestyles go, Apollonia’s is as luxurious as it gets. A glimpse at her Instagram shows she’s well travelled, from shoots in Santorini to work trips to Miami. It’s some life.
    “The year before lockdown I planned on going on 12 trips in 12 months with my mum,” she told us.
    “But then lockdown hit, so I couldn’t. So I promised myself I would go travelling as soon as it was possible.
    “As we came out of lockdown, I planned a trip for every different month.
    “I’ve stuck with that plan ever since so my content is always better. But now I’m getting invited on trips, and it’s ending up at more than 12 trips a year!
    Apollonia handles all her own social media personallly
    Last month, Apollonia attended New York Fashion Week
    Apollonia has been offered £100k to pose nude
    Stunning Apollonia has refused offers to take her clothes off in a photoshoot
    “I did New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week, which I was invited to by brands. And when I’ve been on those trips I’ve been invited to more by other brands.”
    Apollonia’s biggest influence on her life is her mum, who acts as a soundboard for her career.
    “I am lucky. I always travel with mum or my dad. I’ve got a good support system,” she said.
    “When I put up a post I check with mum, she’s really good at advising what I should and shouldn’t post.
    “I tend to keep my opinions off social media. However, if I feel I need to post about trolling and nasty comments towards young girls, I will try to share some nice advice that would benefit them.”
    Dad John and mum Paula approve of her modelling work. But she stops the line at nudity, despite being offered staggering six-figure sums. 
    “My mum takes pretty much 90 per cent of those pictures, and I’ve got two brothers who are all for it,” she said.
    “My family know I don’t do topless or nude photos. It would be a different story if I did.
    “But my dad is all for it, he says ‘the more publicity you get from a picture, the better so do the riskier stuff.’
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    Life’s a beach for Apollonia
    Apollonia isn’t afraid to try out different fashion trends and hairstyles
    Apollonia enjoys a jet-set lifestyle
    Stylish Apollonia stuns in a black dress
    Apollonia’s parents approve of her glam snaps
    “I’ve been offered £100,000 for nude photos. As much as I support girls who do that, it’s just not for me.
    “People think I would and that I’m money-orientated, but I’m not. I consider what my family think, so those people who make offers like that perceive me in the wrong way.” More

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    Fans say Newcastle Twitter admin ‘chose violence’ after savage tweet during Man Utd Carabao Cup mauling

    FANS claim Manchester United were “cooked on and off the pitch” as Newcastle’s social media team “chose violence” with a taunting tweet.Three days after a 3-0 Prem derby humbling against Manchester City, United departed the Carabao Cup by the same score against the Toon. 
    Man Utd fans booed their team at the end of each half while some in a crowd of 72,484 left Wednesday’s Carabao Cup defeat earlyCredit: Getty

    Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag is under mounting pressureCredit: Getty
    Noting some home supporters exiting early, the Magpies’ admin posted: “Tonight’s attendance at Old Trafford is 72,000. Slightly less now.”
    And the response on X, formerly known as Twitter, was no kinder to the Red Devils.
    “It’s a zinger,” said one fan, and “Total violation,” stated another – apparently with glee.
    United were booed off at the end of each half by disheartened fans.
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    And after the Toon added to the home misery with their online jibe, one supporter mocked Erik ten Hag’s troubled side further by posting: “Cooking them on the pitch. Cooking them on Twitter.”
    Fans, at least from the North East, were even more delighted when one viewer posted what he called “context” – a clip of those United fans leaving before the final whistle.
    Newcastle supporters could be heard chanting in that video: “We can see you sneaking out.” 
    One fan replied online: “Watched like 32 times. I love this so much.”
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    Early sub Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall, with his first goal for Newcastle, had put the visitors 2-0 up at the break.
    Joe Willock’s solo special then clinched a victory stroll on the hour.
    Old Trafford boss Ten Hag told Sky Sports: “We know this is not good enough. We have to take responsibility for it, so do I. We’re sorry to the fans.”
    And of the jeers from United supporters, the Dutchman added: “We have to recover from it. We have to do it quickly. Saturday (at Fulham) is the next game. We have to raise our standards.”
    In contrast, Newcastle fans could not have been happier with their nightCredit: AP More

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    World’s sexiest swimmer Andreea Dragoi goes braless as she reveals in all black very risky Halloween outfit

    SAN Jose State star swimmer Andreea Dragoi charms her adoring fans with her latest social media post revealing her Halloween costume.The social media star and college athlete, 20, took to Instagram to share with fans her “very fashionable costume” on Wednesday to celebrate the October holiday. 
    Andreea Dragoi wowed fans with her Halloween costumeCredit: instagram/dragoi_andreea
    Dragoi is a star for San Jose State’s swim teamCredit: instagram/dragoi_andreea
    Dragoi shared a series of images to her social media from her night out on Halloween in San Jose, California.
    She dressed up in an all-black skirt and corset top with matching heels while wearing horns in her hair and posing for the camera with the caption: “Spooky szn.”
    Fans rushed to Instagram to comment, with the post showered with compliments from followers.
    One fan said: “Prettiest costume ever!!”

    Another: “Very fashionable costume!!”
    A third said: “Wow, you are so gorgeous.”
    A fourth expressed: “The cutest lil devil!!!!”
    And SJSU teammate Mya Azzopardi wrote: “A devil never looked so pretty.”
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    Dragoi has had a busy summer, participating in numerous European model events.
    However, now the 20-year-old is back on campus preparing for the season.
    Earlier this week, she shared images of posing with teammates after practice.
    The Spartans started their 2023 season on September 30, beating Nevada 61-48.
    Next up for Dragoi and SJSU will face UC Santa Barbara, who they’ll be hosting on October 28.
    Dragoi often draws comparisons to LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne as her following on social media continues to skyrocket.
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    Meet the OnlyFans star named one of her country’s top 10 most beautiful women who’s competing in reality boxing show

    AN ONLYFANS star dubbed one of Germany’s ten most beautiful women under 30 has signed up for a celebrity boxing match. Alexa Breit shot to fame in her homeland as steamy videos regularly floor her fans online.
    OnlyFans star Alexa Breit has signed up for a celebrity boxing matchCredit: @alexa_breit/CEN
    Alexa shot to fame in Germany through her social mediaCredit: @alexa_breit/CEN
    But she is now preparing to take to the ring having signed up for German TV’s hit celeb reality boxing show “Fame Fighting”.
    Alexa – voted one of Germany’s top ten beauties – will face fellow influencer Julia Roemmelt, 29, on November 4.
    The 24-year-old glamour model boasts more than 1.3 million followers on Instagram and another 305,000 on TikTok.
    When asked if she’s afraid of being disfigured in the ring, Alexa said: “No, not really. You can have everything fixed again.”
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    She added: “I also have a cover, I won’t hold my face and say, ‘Come on hit’. I can also hit back.
    “I’ve never done anything so difficult. I’ve really pushed myself beyond my limits.
    “I never thought I could accept such a sporting challenge, but I felt more proud of myself with each day, and I saw improvement.”
    Alexa she launched her OnlyFans account in 2021 inspired by the demand of her social media fanbase.
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    She is currently dating YouTube star Nicolas Lazaridis, 28, known to fans as Inscope21.
    Several OnlyFans stars in the UK have taken to the boxing ring, including Elle Brooke, 25, and Astrid Wett, 23.
    Meanwhile, IBF bantamweight world champion Ebanie Bridges, 37, has a sponsorship deal with the subscription-based website.
    Alexa signed up for German TV’s hit celeb reality boxing show ‘Fame Fighting’Credit: @alexa_breit/CEN
    She will face fellow influencer Julia RoemmeltCredit: @alexa_breit/CEN
    Alexa she launched her OnlyFans account in 2021Credit: @alexa_breit/CEN
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    Raging Cristiano Ronaldo demands REFEREE is substituted after Al-Nassr goal ruled out as fans say ‘he owns the league’

    CRISTIANO RONALDO was so infuriated with the referee he demanded he was substituted.Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr side took on Al-Ettifaq in the King Cup of Champions Round of 16 earlier today at the KSU Stadium.
    Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was left enraged with the refereeCredit: Getty
    Ronaldo demanded the substitution of the referee after a goal was disallowedCredit: SSC Extra 1
    The two Saudi Pro League sides faced off in a dramatic encounter that saw tensions flare up during stoppage time in the first half.
    Al-Nassr star Talisca hit the back of the net but his effort was chalked off following a VAR review that deemed Ronaldo was offside and interfered with play.
    That decision angered the five-time Ballon d’Or winner so much that he demanded the replacement of the match official as he signalled for a substitution while pointing at the ref.
    Fans were left stunned by the Manchester United legend’s shocking reaction as they took to social media.
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    One supporter tweeted: “He owns the league.”
    Another posted: “His league.”
    A third wrote: “This is unbelievable.”
    This fan said: “My goat is always right.”
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    And that one stated: “GOAT.”
    The game went to extra-time after 90 goalless minutes, which saw Talisca being sent off just moments after his goal was disallowed as he caught an opponent with his left arm.
    However, Al-Ettifaq manager Steven Gerrard also lost one of his own players as Ali Hazazi was shown a red card in the 89th minute.
    Al-Nassr were the ones who ultimately emerged victorious, however, thanks to Sadio Mane’s winner three minutes before the end of extra-time.
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    Anthony Joshua told he has a ‘weak mindset’ and ‘to grow up’ by Deontay Wilder as rival launches blistering attack

    DEONTAY WILDER has launched a blistering attack on Anthony Joshua – just days after begging him for a lucrative showdown.The pair were on course for a multi-million-pound January joust before Saudi boxing chiefs pulled the plug on the long-overdue grudge match.
    Deontay Wilder made a heartfelt plea to Anthony Joshua this week to settle their five-year-long feudCredit: INSTAGRAM@BRONZEBOMBER
    Joshua has yet to respond to the former WBC heavyweight champion’s call-outCredit: PA
    Joshua’s silence has prompted a scathing attack from The Bronze BomberCredit: GETTY
    Former WBC heavyweight king Wilder took to social media this week to issue a polite call out to his long-time rival, although he’s since changed his tune and branded him mentally “weak”.
    The Bronze Bomber told 78SportsTV: “With Anthony, I’ve always felt he had a weak mindset.
    “I’ve always felt he wasn’t too confident in himself.
    “He needs that affirmation of words to tell himself certain things.
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    “I been saying that for a long time, and it just continues to seem that way.”
    Joshua, 34, has yet to respond to Wilder’s now-viral social media post – much to the annoyance of the American.
    He said: “Let me know if Joshua responds if he gets him a little heart, some kind of courage or bravery, and see if we can start brand new.
    “It’s about that time now. We can’t wait no more.
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    “You gotta start making your commands and demands and don’t get sucked into the bulls*** of what the promotion is doing.”
    The 37-year-old added: “At some point in time he gotta grow up and become a man.
    “What I mean as a man is a man in the state of boxing.
    “You gotta say ‘I’m gonna overcome my fears, I’m gonna make this fight no matter what my promoter might say.’”
    Joshua seldom takes part in social media verbal warfare, although he occasionally has responded to Brit rival Tyson Fury.
    Wilder, however, interprets the former unified heavyweight champion’s silence as a sign of weakness.
    The Alabama slammer said of AJ: “He really don’t wanna fight me.
    “It’s more pressure each and every time someone mentions it.
    “He’s gotta understand that, as long as your in this business of boxing and I’m in it.
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    “People are gonna want to see that match-up.
    “We can fight each other three, four, five times. People will sit and watch it every time.” More

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    Anthony Joshua told to ‘get off social media’ by Amir Khan as ex-boxing champ offers advice on dealing with pressure

    AMIR KHAN has told Anthony Joshua to “get off social media” after offering advice on how to deal with pressure. Joshua has been fighting to keep his career on track following defeats to Andy Ruiz Jr, 34, and Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
    Anthony Joshua at the US GPCredit: Splash
    Amir Khan offered advice to Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
    But he is now on the back of two wins, on points against Jermaine Franklin, 30, and a brutal knockout of Robert Helenius, 39.
    Khan, 36, knows all too well the struggles of living up to his name and warned AJ to block out the noise especially online.
    He told Boxing Social: “You go on social media, you’re still not left alone, people are picking on you or talking bad about you or some people are bigging you up and wanting to see you fight again.
    “So, your days are so crazy, and sometimes, if you get involved in that, it can start to affect you. I think with Anthony Joshua, that’s what’s happened.
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    “He needed to get away from social media, from his busy life. I’m sure when he walks the streets in the UK, he’s easily recognisable.
    “It was the same with me – there’s only probably one British-Pakistani boxer, everyone can recognise me from a mile away.
    “It did get to be too much for me, where I needed to walk away from the sport.
    “When I did, it was the best thing ever, and now I’ve got to do things that I’ve never have done.”
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    Khan’s comments came after Joshua spent FOUR DAYS in a £2,000 darkness retreat where was alone with his thoughts in the pitch black.
    AJ is now out in Texas with head coach Derrick James ahead of an expected return in December or January.
    But promoter Eddie Hearn warned it is unlikely to be against Deontay Wilder until the first third of the year.
    That is despite Wilder, 38, speaking out to publicly challenge Joshua, 34, to a fight.
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    What did Alejandro Garnacho say about Andre Onana?

    MANCHESTER United’s Alejandro Garnacho and André Onana have hit the headlines following a tweet celebrating the keeper’s match-day heroics on social media.The episode has resulted in the FA speaking to Garnacho — but what did the winger say about Onana?
    Alejandro Garnacho and teammate Andre Onana in an image shared on Instagram by OnanaCredit: Instagram
    What did Alejandro Garnacho say about André Onana?
    Alejandro Garnacho is being spoken to by the FA over a deleted social media message congratulating his Manchester United team-mate Andre Onana, it’s understood.
    Onana secured United’s 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen with a match-winning penalty save in stoppage-time in their Champions League group game on October 24, 2023.
    After their victory, Garnacho posted a snap of himself and other United players celebrating the keeper’s heroics on X, formerly Twitter — including two gorilla emojis.
    Despite Alejandro quickly deleting the post, the FA were made aware of it and have since liaised with the 19-year-old to investigate the matter.
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    While there is no suggestion of racism behind the message, it is likely the winger will be hit with a suspension if the FA adopt the same approach they have in the past.
    The FA has previously punished footballers over controversial social media posts that were deemed offensive — even when the meaning was unintentional.
    But Onana has since taken to social media to defend his young teammate.
    Over two Instagram stories, he wrote: “People cannot choose what I should be offended by.
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    “I know exactly what @garnacho7 meant: power and strength.
    “This matter should go no further.”
    Garnacho also shared Onana’s defence of him on his Instagram.
    Who is Alejandro Garnacho?
    Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra was born on July 1, 2004, in Madrid, Spain.
    His father, Alex Garnacho, is Spanish, and his mother, Patricia Ferreyra Fernández, is Argentinian — meaning Alejandro is eligible to play international football for both Spain and Argentina.
    Having been involved in the youth setups at Getafe and Atlético Madrid, Garnacho joined the Manchester United Academy in 2020, with the Reds paying the Spanish side a reported fee of £420,000.
    Alejandro signed his first professional contract with United in July 2021, and has since worked his way through the ranks into the first team.
    Though he represented Spain at youth level, Garnacho has opted to play his international football for Argentina.
    In March 2022, he was called up to represent the South American country in their two World Cup qualifiers that month.
    The Argentina international is being tipped to become one of the top wingers in world football.
    Who is André Onana?
    André Onana was born on April 2, 1996, in Nkol Ngok, Cameroon.
    He joined the Barcelona La Masia youth system from the Samuel Eto’o Academy in Cameroon in 2010.
    The keeper signed for Ajax in 2015, making 214 appearances for the Dutch giants and winning three Eredivisie titles.
    In July 2022 André joined Inter Milan on a free transfer, winning the Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana and reaching the Champions League final in his sole season at the club.
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    In 2023 Manchester United signed Onana for an initial £43.8million.
    Since making his debut in 2016, André has made over 30 appearances for the Cameroon national team. More