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      Inside massive 122-room hotel right on the beach owned by a football legend who chats to fans in the lavish bar

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      IT’S a hotel fit for one of the game’s greats.Found in lively Romanian beach resort, Mamaia, the IAKI Conference & Spa Hotel has incredible views of the Black Sea coast.The Hotel IAKI Conference & Spa Hotel is owned by a football legendThe Romanian hotel, found on the coast of Mamaia, boasts 122 stylish roomsWhile the big outdoor pool is open for the summerIt boasts 122 spacious rooms, costing up to £100-per-night.While the resort also features luxuries like a first class spa, private beach, and outdoor and indoor swimming pools.Better still, its famous owner has been known to frequent the hotel bar and relive his tales of glory.With a storied career, playing in three World Cups and three European Championships, the famous playmaker will have plenty of stories to tell.Read more football news At club level, the classic No10 boasts Real Madrid and Barcelona on his glittering CV.While in terms of his honours, he’s won the Turkish league title four times, and was named in FIFA World Cup All-Star Team for his exploits with Romania in 1994.His footballing legacy has been continued by a son, who has starred for Scottish side Rangers.Have you guessed who owns this wondrous abode?Most read in FootballIt is, of course, the legend that is, Gheorghe Hagi.When he was still playing for Galatasaray, Hagi took over the Bucharest Hotel in 1999.Rangers ace Ianis Hagi gets married live on Romanian TVHe invested his fortune into modernising the property – making it the premier Mamaia beach hotel.In 2001, it was relaunched as the IAKI Conference & Spa Hotel and was awarded four stars.Here’s what makes it so good.What you getFor those not in the know, the Black Sea boasts crystal clear waters this time of year.The hotel offers both a seafront and a lake view, so there’s serenity wherever you look within its grounds.Bedrooms are tastefully decorated in neutral colours and offer peace of mind.They are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable television, international telephone, internet access (wi-fi), safe and electric kettle.There are pools, including one indoors that is perfectly heated all-year round.The outdoor pools were remodelled this year and are heated between May and September, depending on the outside temperature (min. 15°C).An indoor pool is open all-year round and is heatedCredit: https://www.iaki.ro/The property is on the sea front boasting a view of the Black SeaCredit: https://www.iaki.ro/The hotel boasts its own private white sand beachCredit: https://www.iaki.ro/The IAKI has three dining areas to enjoy.The Coriolis is open all-year round, and offers traditional Romanian fare.It has plenty of seafood on the menu, from seabass to shrimp and scallops.Meat eaters won’t be disappointed with offerings including beef tenderloin, lamb chops, and pork ribs.Deserts featured on the latest menu are tiramisu and ‘Hagi ice cream’, which is basically a vanilla flavour with an espresso.The Ballroom restaurant is where the buffet meals are served during the summer.They also have a live band on show some evenings, as well as live cooking demos.IAKI Casino is the third spot, which is usually reserved for special occasions, like birthdays, weddings and baptisms.Hagi also made sure that one of the amenities was a football pitch, where staff and guests will play.But it’s the spa where it really goes to show it’s best amenities.The hotel boasts its own spa where you can receive a variety of treatmentsA yoga studio is available for guests to useCoriolis is the most fancy of the restaurants and offers an intimate settingThe lavish IAKI Casino is usually reserved for special ocassionsAs well as a jacuzzi, there’s a yoga room, spinning classes and a wet and dry sauna.Massage rooms and body treatments are available too.Fancy a tipple?On any given day or night, you might catch sight of Hagi propping up the Piano Bar or overlooking proceedings at the Sunrise Bar.The former is found on the ground floor of the hotel.It has a capacity for 60 guests, who can indulge in spirits, including Romania’s national drink, Tuica.Cake and ice cream is also available at the bar, for those with a sweet tooth.The Sunrise Bar, which is poolside, is open only during the summer.Meet the ownerA quick glimpse on TripAdvisor has revealed reviews that are generally positive.Gheorghe Hagi is his country’s most famous footballerLegend Hagi has been known to frequent the bar at his hotelread m0re sport featuresIt scores a very impressive four and half out of five on the travel guidance platform.One review even revealed you might get to meet the owner.Cliff C, who gave a five star review, wrote: “Beautiful Hotel on the beach. Clean and comfortable. Excellent buffet breakfast. If your lucky enough you might even meet Romanian Soccer legend Hagi in the Hotel bar. I know i did. :)”Beach is literally on your door step. And walk along the promenade through all the vendors and restaurant is definitely worth it.”Alexa S posted: “Iaki is my oasis of peace and relax on de Romanian coast.”It is the only place where I return with love because everything is as I want it – cleanliness, quiet, kindness, delicious and varied food.”And this year didn’t disappoint me so congrats for all team and management and thank you for the surprise for my birthday.”While Liliana C commented: “Iaki Hotel is an excellent choice for a stay in Mamaia, Romania. The hotel boasts a prime location near the beach, offering stunning sea views and easy access to local attractions.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis TripAdvisor let slip Hagi has been spotted at the hotel barThe staff at the IAKI have been praised for being friendly and attentiveGuests will feel very welcome at the stunning Hotel”The rooms are spacious, well-maintained, and feature modern amenities. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site facilities, including a spa, outdoor pool, and multiple dining options.”The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re visiting for leisure or business, Iaki Hotel provides a relaxing and memorable stay.” More

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      Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it sounds and here are three reasons why it makes sense

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      CHELSEA have added Joao Felix to their already bloated squad for £42.6 million.The former winner of the Golden Boy award is the tenth signing of the summer, joining the likes of international team-mate Pedro Neto who joined from Wolves for £54m, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a £30m recruit from Leicester.Joao Felix signs for Chelsea for £42.6mCredit: GettyThe Portuguese forward was on loan at Stamford Bridge in 2022-23Credit: GettyTo many observers, the arrival of Joao Felix is another example of the muddled thinking of Chelsea’s recruitment team.Chelsea already have Pedro Neto, Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk who can play as wide attackers.With so many options, players are going to have to leave or sit on the bench.That’s without the young options like academy starlet Tyrique George and Brazilian boy wonder Angelo Gabriel.read more on footballThe 24-year-old Portuguese winger scored four goals in 20 games on loan for Chelsea two seasons ago – not exactly world-beating form.However this is not to say though that the signing of Joao Felix is a bad deal in itself. He is an extremely talented and intelligent attacking player who will bring an element of threat to the Chelsea attack whether he is positioned wide or central areas. Here are the key areas where Joao Felix can have an impact for Chelsea under their new coach Enzo Maresca.Most read in FootballHow Chelsea could line up this seasonAn eye for spaceOne of Joao Felix’s biggest strengths is his ability to find pockets of space in the opposition half to receive the ball. He has played in various positions throughout his career having played as a central striker, a No10 or a left-sided winger. But no matter what position he plays, he always seems to find a way to drop into pockets of space between the opposition midfield and defence in order to receive the ball.The issue when considering whether the signing of Joao Felix by Chelsea is a good idea or not is that we don’t know where the club, or Maresca,are planning to play him. We believe that he is most likely to play from the left-side of the attack and in this role under Maresca his movement and positioning may help to unlock teams.Playing for Barcelona last season, Joao Felix comes inside and receives the ball in space before playing in a team mateWhen Marcesca was in charge of Leicester in the Championship last season his side were very structured and careful in the way that they built their attack. Where they could struggle at times, however, was in breaking down opposition sides who sat back in a deeper and more compact defensive block. The addition of a player like Joao Felix could well help Marcesca to find an immediate solution for this.Having a player like Joao Felix who can drop into spaces behind the striker for Chelsea will also make it easier for the midfielders, especially the likes of Enzo Fernandez, to play more progressively with more forward passes into the final third and into areas from which Chelsea can beat the opposition. If Chelsea are too rigid and structured in the way that they attack then it becomes harder for them to break teams down and create chances.Having a player with the intelligent movement that Joao Felix shows could be key for Chelsea going forward this season.Joao Felix scored four times on loan two seasons ago for ChelseaCredit: AFPJoao Felix finds a pocket of space between defence and midfield and provides the angle to receive a pass in a dangerous areaCreative passesWhen Joao Felix first came through at first-team level at Benfica, and even when he initially moved to Atletico Madrid, he was seen as an attacking talent who thrived on his ability to drive in possession and beat opposition players in 1v1 situations. But now he has more strings to his bow.As his career has progressed he has developed his creative side and his ability to break lines and create opportunities for teammates in the final third with his passing profile.We have already touched upon the fact that Joao Felix will add value for Chelsea with his movement and ability to receive and take positions between the lines. While this, in itself, will help Chelsea to progress the ball and play forward, what will be even more important is Joao Felix’s ablity with the ball after he has received it.Joao Felix has the ball wide for Barcelona but he does not try to overplay and instead he plays a first-time pass to play a teammate through on goalThe Portuguese international’s ability on the ball in terms of passing, breaking lines and creating chances for teammates is actually very underrated. As his career has progressed he has developed his ability to find these passes as opposed to just taking possession of the ball and looking to outplay defenders in 1v1 situations very quickly.Almost all of the other options that Chelsea currently have around their first-team squad for wide attackers are better suited as either wide attackers who thrive in 1v1 situations.Players like Mudryk, Madueke or Pedro Neto or players who are better as second forwards from the wide position, like Nkunku. Having a wide player with the creative ability of Joao Felix when he receives the ball in these positions will bring value to this Chelsea team. His ability to play the last pass through when combined with his ability to dribble and carry the ball make him a versatile attacking threat in the final third.This time Joao Felix utilises his passing ability to free up a team-mateAs a more creative option in the final third you can clearly see the value for Chelsea in signing a player like Joao Felix to add to their attack.Goalscoring threatJoao Felix also brings threat with his ability to finish chances. While he is not a player who is ever going to score 30 goals in a season for you he can finish with 10-15 goals across a league campaign. His movement from wide into space and then into the opposition area makes him difficult to pick up properly for opposition defences.When he does break into the area and when he does get a chance in front of goal he has always been a strong finisher with good ball striking technique to beat the goalkeeper from a wide variety of positions. Chelsea will be hoping that he can bring this ability in front of goal to their attacking group from wide areas – in a similar way to Cole Palmer on the opposite side.Joao Felix makes an intelligent run and finishes with composure past the opposition goalkeeperChelsea want Joao Felix to have a similar style to Cole PalmerThe Portuguese star shows good movement when the ball is elsewhere, centrally or on the opposite side, and he will typically find good angles to attack space in the opposition area and create situations from which he can score.This time he cuts the opposition apart with a slick one-two before finishing from the edge of the areaChelsea’s upcoming fixturesLast season we saw Chelsea largely struggle for goals from their forward players. This meant that their wide attacking players had to step up to contribute in this way. Joao Felix is the kind of attacking winger who can add goals and assists from out on the left-side or even if he is positioned behind the striker.ConclusionWhile it often does not work when a club brings a player back for a second spell there is value in this deal for Chelsea. READ MORE SUN STORIESCritics will be hammering Chelsea once again, saying they don’t need Felix – but, they will be adding a proven player who has a slightly different profile from their other wide attackers. This will be especially helpful for Maresca and his tactical system at the club. 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      How Jamie Vardy keeps scoring at 37, including pre-match meal of three Red Bulls, double espresso and an omelette

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      THERE’S still life left in the old dog.At the King Power Stadium on Monday Night Football, Jamie Vardy rescued a point for Leicester City in their 1-1 draw with Tottenham.Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring against Tottenham on Monday Night FootballLeicester legend Vardy follows a very different pre-match preparation routineVardy spotted drinking a can of Red Bull in the tunnel at half-timeThe Foxes forward, who turns 38 in January, then vowed to continue to make Premier League defender’s lives a nightmare.He revealed: “I literally see age as just a number.”As long as I keep looking after myself, and as long as my legs still feel great before training and games, then I’ll carry on for as long as physically as possible.”I wouldn’t say I’m doing anything differently. I’m still trying to make the same runs. But the main thing is I’m looking after myself recovery wise, to the maximum. I’ve got everything I need at home.Read more football news”So Tuesday will be a recovery session at the training ground, and then go home and manage to double up on that.”Vardy has spoken about his preparations before a match in the past.He once admitted he consumed Skittles, Vodka and had a penchant for drinking Port from a Lucozade bottle.Now, he’s swapped that for three cans of Red Bull, a double espresso, and a cheese and ham omelette.Most read in FootballWhen it comes to training, Vardy goes by his own schedule – often skipping training sessions to remain ready for match day.While in his £2.5million Lincolnshire mansion, which he shares with Wag Rebekah Vardy, he uses a cryotherapy chamber and oxygen tent to aid recovery.Jamie and Rebekah Vardy lead Leicester celebrations as thousands flood onto streets for Championship title paradeIt’s those tricks of the trade that make Vardy still lethal at 37.Food for thoughtThere might not be any science behind Vardy’s diet.After all, it’s not as religious as Cristiano Ronaldo chowing down on fish and veg daily.Back in 2016, he told SunSport: “With a traditional 3pm Saturday kick-off, I’ll have a can of Red Bull as soon as I wake up, which is gone in 30 seconds.”I don’t have breakfast and won’t eat anything until I have a cheese-and-ham omelette with baked beans at 11.30am.”I wash that down with another Red Bull, which I also neck quickly.”While we’re waiting and killing a bit of time, I have a double espresso, normally with centre-half Marcin Wasilewski (now retired).”We get into the dressing room an hour and a half before kick-off, and I’ll have a third can of Red Bull straight away.”But with this one I sip it all the way until we go out for the warm-up, leaving a bit to finish off when I come back in.”So three Red Bulls, a double espresso and a cheese-and-ham omelette is what makes me run around like a nutjob on a match day.”That diet has stuck ever since, and clearly it’s working.In 2016, on duty for England, Vardy was spotted with a can of Red BullFor his pre-match meal, Vardy swears by a ham and cheese omeletteFor a caffeine kick, Vardy necks a double espressoThe science bitVardy knows his body better than anyone else.He also understands what is needed to speed up his recovery time and stay match-fit.In recent years, the hotshot striker installed a £15,000 cryo chamber and oxygen tent at his Lincolnshire home.He also uses his swimming pool for hydrotherapy.Vardy explained of his post-match routine: “I’ll get the massages, do cryotherapy in the pool, stretch and then go home.”Then when I get home cryotherapy again, sauna and an hour in the oxygen tent, just to have a little hour to myself.”Ex-manager Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Vardy’s dedication to his craft in the past.He said: “He (Vardy) clearly has the talent, he has the will, all we’ve tried to do is manage him to maximise what we can get out of him.“With his running, his intensity, that’s when he’s at his best. There’s no sign of it stopping because he is looking after himself. He has everything here to help in his recovery and recuperation after games, and he’s also invested a lot of money into items to have at home.Vardy has a £15k cryotherapy chamber installed in his £2.5m Lincolnshire homeJamie with Wag RebekahCredit: PAVardy also has an oxygen tent where he likes to spend some time unwinding inSwimming pool hydrotherapy is another Vardy’s tricks of the traderead more sport features“He has machines at home where he can be constantly recovering, the cryo-chambers, so he’s invested a lot of money into that.“He’s very focused on prolonging his career, and he knows that he needs to be as healthy as he can be, and a big part of that at his age is the recovery process.”Rodgers added: “He’s a brilliant professional and he’s trying to ensure his career goes on as long as it can.”Modified trainingAlongside his diet and recovery tools, Vardy has his own tailor-made training regime at Leicester.This has, without doubt, had an impact on his longevity in the game.He doesn’t train as rigorously as he once did when he lifted the Premier League trophy in 2016.Instead, his sessions are modified and, sometimes, infrequent.Vardy has been known to skip training when his body isn’t up to it and save himself for games.He also does his own conditioning work, although this doesn’t extend to lifting heavy weights.READ MORE SUN STORIESVardy has vowed to continue playing at the top level until he’s in his forties.Judging by the prep he puts in, you wouldn’t put it past him.Vardy prefers to do a lot of his conditioning work in his own timeWhen it comes to maintaining his fitness, Vardy doesn’t touch heavy weightsSuper fit Vardy has vowed to continue playing into his 40’s More

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      Ultimate Premier League players’ rich list – from Man City star paid £400k-per-week to a Chelsea flop on £17m-per-year

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      THE Premier League is the best football competition in the world.Top class players provide the thrills, skills and moments that get you out of your seat.Man City’s world class goal getter Erling Haaland is paid a staggering fee weeklyWhile Man Utd have paid Marcus Rashford £300k-per-week since 2023Credit: GettyFor that, they are incredibly well-paid.But who is the Premier League’s highest earner?Join SunSport in uncovering who in the ultimate Prem rich list.10. Marcus Rashford, £300k-per-weekIn the summer of 2023, Rashford was rewarded for his fine form the previous season with a bumper five-year contract.Read more football newsComing off the back of a 30 goal season, £300k-per-week seemed fair.It also warded off PSG, who were desperate to add the England forward to their ranks.Fast forward to today, United fans are grumbling about Rashford’s work rate.9. Bernardo Silva, £300k-per-weekPerhaps the unsung hero of Man City’s fine team, Bernardo Silva isn’t under-appreciated by his club.Most read in FootballThe Portugal midfielder is Pep Guardiola’s joint third highest earner on £15.6million-per-annum.Better still, he has three years left on his current deal at that rate.Jack Grealish sneaks out of Bernardo Silva’s birthday party in underground tunnel as Man City stars hit town with Wags (1)At 30, he won’t find a better pay day.Bernardo Silva is very appreciated by his club and is rewarded financiallyCredit: Getty8. Jack Grealish, £300k-per-weekIn 2021, Grealish became Britain’s most expensive footballer.The £100million transfer fee dwarfed Paul Pogba’s £93million deal when he resigned for Man Utd.Since then, football’s poster boy has become a huge commercial figure for the club.However, in the past season he has struggled to feature in Pep’s first eleven.Jack Grealish was once Britain’s most expensive player, so commanded a hefty salaryCredit: AFP7. Bruno Fernandes, £300k-per-weekThe Portuguese divides opinion.Some believe he doesn’t work hard enough and is first to down tools, when things aren’t going great.However, it’s hard to disagree that he’s Man Utd’s most important player – regularly being one of the best chance creators in the game.Fernandes is handsomely paid for it too.Bruno Fernandes divides opinion when things aren’t going well at UnitedCredit: Getty6. Raheem Sterling, £325k-per-weekMaybe a reason why Sterling was frozen out of the Premier League opener against Man City.If anyone wants to buy him before the transfer deadline, it’ll cost a hefty penny in transfer fee and salary.Chelsea fans will argue the winger hasn’t been worth £325k-per-week.However, his past reputation playing for Man City, Liverpool and England puts him in the big league.Out of favour Raheem Sterling earns £325k-per-week at ChelseaCredit: Getty5. Romelu Lukaku, £325k-per-weekLukaku finally looks like he’ll be off the books at Chelsea.But for now, pending a move to Napoli, the club are still paying the Belgium flop a staggering £325k-per-week.He scored 15 goals in all competitions in 2021-2022, before he was shipped out on loan to Inter Milan and Roma in the past two seasons.The target man has still struggled to find his form.Despite not playing for two years for the Blues, Romelu Lukaku is still on the club’s books earning a huge wageCredit: Alamy4. Mo Salah, £350k-per-weekIf he’s earning £350k-per-week now, think how much he might get paid by the Saudis?Regardless, Liverpool made Salah one of the country’s highest earners in 2022 with a bumper new deal.However, there’s just one year left on that contract.Will the Reds pay him more or expect a pay cut as he enters the twilight years of his career.In 2022, Mo Salah’s bumper deal made him the highest paid star in Liverpool’s historyCredit: Alamy3. Casemiro, £350k-per-weekThe Brazilian now looks set to stay at Old Trafford, after much wrangling about his future.A decline in performances last season had many questioning Casemiro’s desire.But in preseason and against Fulham in the season opener, he looked like he was back to his best.He is United’s highest earner… for now.Casemiro appeared to be heading for an exit at Old Trafford, which could have saved the club £350k-per-week2. Erling Haaland, £375k-per-weekGoals are a commodity you can buy, if you’re Man City.Their hotshot striker Haaland is the league’s SECOND highest paid player, but not his club’s.Roy Keane might disagree because he doesn’t do much work outside of the box.But £375k-per-week buys you a leading goalscorer.Erling Haaland is his club’s and the Premier League’s second highest earnerCredit: Rexread more sport features1. Kevin De Bruyne, £400k-per-weekWhile Haaland is City’s top scorer, plenty will argue he’s not their best player.And would Haaland score as many without this man playing him in?READ MORE SUN STORIESThe top earner on our shores is De Bruyne, who earns a staggering £400k-per-week from a contract extension he signed in 2021.However, that deal expires next summer. Now 33, it’s hard to imagine him getting any more out of City’s coffers.Kevin De Bruyne is the Premier League’s highest paid player and arguably best More

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      Olympic beauty Alysha Newman reveals what fans ask her to do on OnlyFans after twerking celebration went viral

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      STUNNING pole vaulter Alysha Newman has seen scores of fans subscribe to her OnlyFans account after her Olympic success.The Canadian, 30, won bronze at Paris 2024 – earning praise for her smiley demeanour and winning personality.Stunning Alysha Newman has seen a rise in subscribers on OnlyFans after her Olympic successGorgeous Newman starred at Paris 2024 and won bronze in the pole vaultNewman went viral after celebrating her medal by twerkingWhile her confidence was captured brilliantly by TV cameras when she was caught twerking in celebration after clearing 4.85m to earn a medal.But her subscribers on OnlyFans know Newman only too well for her sass and cheek on the online adult subscription platform.The blonde beauty set up her account three years ago, when Covid robbed athletes of exposure at Tokyo 2021.And ever since her content, which includes training sessions, sexy lingerie photoshoots and videos, has continued to be a massive pull.Read more Alysha Newman newsSpeaking to SunSport about gaining more followers, she revealed: “I felt that, with or without the medal, getting the exposure on the worldwide stage would give me an additional fanbase.”I was really excited because I was with people who have been with me since 2021, but now I have all these new fans that are like, ‘Oh my gosh, she was so fun and entertaining’.”What I have been hearing the most is people telling they have never been more interested in the women’s pole vault and that makes my heart so excited.”Because, in the past, I think it’s true that my personality was more related than the actual sport.”Most read in AthleticsGiving the fans what they wantNewman is one of many sports stars who make extra cash on OnlyFans.She charges subscribers £10-per-month who have the opportunity to view content, some racy, some professional, and interact with her.Meet the sexiest athletes of the 2024 Paris OlympicsOther famous athletes who use OnlyFans include tennis star Nick Kyrgios, ex-UFC fighter Paige Van Zant and boxer Ebanie Bridges.Newman told SunSport what her fans ask to see from her online.She said: “I always get strange requests.”I get excited about what people ask for, it gives me a good insight into what people are thinking about me.”Lots of people have asked for photos of all my medals lined up – they love that stuff.”It’s different stuff that I never thought would be intriguing, and it just shows you how unique and cool the human brain is and how different everyone is.”So it’s been fun to create that content, to help them feel like they’ve been seen.”I’ll work with my photographers and videographers and say, ‘This person wants this set up, how do we make that come to life for them?'”It’s a different way of creating content for individuals I have connected with over the past five years.”Alysha Newman competes in the pole vault final in ParisCredit: APAlysha’s delight at coming third at the OIympicsCredit: APNewman’s winning personalty shows in competition and onlineCredit: GettySome glam content is shared on Newman’s OnlyFans platformCredit: Instagram / @alyshanewmanNewman revealed she gives the fans content that they want to seeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alyshanewman/Fear of joining OnlyFansOnlyFans has been accused of peddling illicit content, including pornography in the past.Newman admitted she had her reservations at joining the platform initially.She told us: “My first discussion was with my family. “I said, ‘I know there’s a lot of stigma behind this website, and this is new to me, but what do you think?””I remember my sister said, ‘If you don’t try, how would you ever know?'”And she was right. If I didn’t go on it then, then I wouldn’t be on it now. Clearly something resonated with me and it changed my life completely.”You get to be who you want. I’ve said as the years have gone on that I could be the person who changes that stigma about OnlyFans.”It was important for me to show other athletes that they can join and it can be a safe community.”That’s been a key part of my messaging. Other athletes have seen the content I have put out and have been shocked because they expected it to be different because of their perception of OnlyFans.”I know I won’t get everybody to change their mindset, that’s not my goal.A lot of people that don’t like what I do are a lot of people I won’t take personal opinions from.”Newman revealed she enjoys having complete control over the content she puts outAlthough Newman had her reservations about OnlyFans at first”But I have a community that loves me and supports me. It’s a safe space where people feel they can join me on this journey and I can let the rest go.”There were a couple times of, early on, when I had second thoughts and wondered if I should be doing it.”But my family told me to hold out, try it at the Olympics in Tokyo, and see how you feel about it.”A lot of people that don’t like what I do are a lot of people I won’t take personal opinions from.”Inspiration from her fansNewman is thankful to her OnlyFans fanbase, who she said empower her when she’s feeling down. “I’ve said this so many times – without fans there wouldn’t be sport. I’m well aware of that. That medal I received is just as much their’s as it is mine,” she said.”They brought me so much energy, and the people that have been with me since 2021 have only been encouraging me.”They have been the ones that have told me, ‘You’ve got this’ on days when I haven’t been feeling my best.”It’s been a platform I never would’ve expected I would have liked over all the other platforms.READ MORE SUN STORIESNewman started her OnlyFans account in 2021Credit: https://www.instagram.com/alyshanewman/Initially, Newman set the account up so fans can follow her at the Tokyo OlympicsCredit: ReutersHer account snowballed and has now become a community and safe space for Newman”It was just something I wanted to share with other people when Covid came and nobody could be at the Olympics in Tokyo, and it has snowballed.”It is this huge community now, which I am so thankful for.” More

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      How TNT Sports presenter Reshmin Chowdhury battled ethnic prejudice to rule the TV and radio waves

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      THIS upcoming season, Reshmin Chowdhury will get back to work alongside Laura Woods for TNT Sports’ coverage of the Premier League.Not to say she’s rested on her laurels this summer after fronting Eurosport’s Olympic output, which cemented her position among the elite broadcasters.Reshmin Chowdhury delivered flawless coverage of the Champions League final on TNT Sports last seasonReshmin was in Paris to host Eurosport’s Olympic outputReshmin has interviewed the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoWhile on Saturdays, Reshmin also hosts GameDay Exclusive for talkSPORTFans of talkSPORT have already become accustomed to her knowledge and wit hosting GameDay Exclusive on Saturday mornings.But the 46-year-old had her work cut out convincing TV execs she was sports journalist material.Reshmin, who grew up in an open-minded Bengali Muslim family, has revealed she was questioned about her expertise in the field because of her ethnicity. Reshmin told us: “It is something I am passionate about. We need more representation.Read more football news”It shouldn’t be as hard as it was for me for someone getting into sports broadcasting now.”I believe it would have been 100 per cent easier if I had an ‘in’. “The barriers to entry were everywhere. I didn’t have a famous sporting person in my family, or know anyone in TV.”And being British Asian… I think I had to convince a lot of people that I knew about football. That was the most frustrating part… I mean, is it a surprise?Most read in FootballReshmin has revealed how hard she found it breaking into the sports broadcast industryAs a British Asian, Reshmin was questioned about her football knowledgeReshmin recalled a nasty encounter when two former male colleagues quizzed her about a Real Madrid player”I started off working in news, no one questioned me then. I have a politics degree, so it was quite normal.”But when you come into sport, people look at you and they are thinking: ‘Does she know what she is really talking about?'”Exclusive: Lescott tips Guardiola to follow Klopp’s lead when he leaves Man City despite links with vacant England jobReshmin recalled a particularly nasty encounter with two male colleagues.”I can remember when I was at the BBC a couple of guys asked me a question about a specific Real Madrid player. I knew they were testing me,” she divulged.”And maybe this is the case for other women, and not just about colour – but they wouldn’t do that to another guy.”Over the years, ambitious Reshmin has worked tirelessly to achieve her dream of working in sport. When it came to shows she wanted to work on, she would wait for the credits to roll and find out who was in charge and get in contact with them.”In the last five or six years, the doors have opened for women in sport. But that hasn’t always been the case,” she said.”I would look at programmes I wanted to work on, look at the credits at the end, find the name of the person who was in charge, and would call up the company and get their email address”I did everything directly, which was how I got my break at Real Madrid TV.”Now a leading light on TV and radio she is a role model for young British Asian girls who want to follow in her footsteps.She said: “I get Bengali parents who come up to me and tell me their daughters want to become sports journalists because they saw me.”I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Every time I hear that my heart drops.Reshmin is living her best life – interviewing football legends like David Beckham and Zinedine ZidaneAs a role model for British Asian women, Reshmin is glad to inspireread sport features”I didn’t have that role model, so to know that I can be that role model makes my day.”Despite her incredible success, single mother-of-two Reshmin admitted suffering “mum guilt” because of the sacrifices she made for her career.Speaking about juggling family life with her presenting duties, she said: “It’s a minefield and impossible to have everything, but you can try.”I love what I do, I am very fortune, but it’s a constant juggle. Gender roles are still not balanced, whether that’s societal or cultural or personal.”I’ve been a single mum for the past four years, and I have to say some of the men I work with have told me: ‘We just shut the door behind us and our wives do everything.’ And I feel that’s a pretty true statement.”When I worked with BT Sports, I worked on the Champions League and the Europa League coverage. I was pretty much on the road for eight years.”You would go out on Monday and not come back till Friday, if the games aren’t in England.”I look at people who now do our job and they don’t have kids. Add kids on top, you’re doing everything. It’s a military operation to get everything ready, from shopping to laundry, to cooking food and getting them what they need for the week.”Then I might pack, I’ll do my prep, travel, do the job, but you come back and you have to be a mum straight away. You’re knackered, and it’s not your kids’ fault because they’ve missed you.”That cycle went round and round. It was so difficult. I look back now and I will never do it again. I am much happier now I am not going from pillar to post.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There is mum guilt, people look at you and judge you – not that I care about that.”Unless you are a woman with kids who does that, I don’t think you can really understand the intensity of that juggle.”Reshmin is a single mother of two who juggles family life with her hectic jobReshman sacrificed time with her children to pursue her careerFitness fanatic Reshmin has now established herself as a sports broadcaster More

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      Inside John Stones and Olivia Naylor’s relationship, from meeting when she was pregnant to romantic proposal

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      JOHN Stones and Olivia Naylor have announced the happy news that they are engaged.The Man City ace, 30, popped the question to the 35-year-old beautician/entrepreneur during a romantic getaway after the Euros.England ace John Stones and Olivia Naylor are engagedStunning Olivia revealed the news on Instagram to her followersCredit: InstagramBusinesswoman Olivia runs her own beauty salon and has a kids’ clothing brandCredit: Instagram @olivianaylorSunSport first broke the exclusive news, which Olivia confirmed on Instagram.She captioned the post “Mrs Stones to be” alongside a wedding ring emoji.A beaming Olivia posed next to champagne, cake and flowers as she stood next to a sign reading “engaged af”.In another snap, she posed up with her pals with a celebratory cake reading “love is sweet” and strawberries covered in icing on show.Read more football newsOther cute pics on her story showed champagne glasses and candles set alight in celebration.Stones and Olivia met in 2019, after he was nursing a broken heart following a split from his longterm girlfriend.Olivia was pregnant at the time, but love soon blossomed and they couldn’t hide their happiness at the 2022 World Cup, when she was seen cheering her beau in Qatar.Then in 2023, they welcomed their own child together.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPast loveBefore he met Olivia, Stones was in a longterm relationship with childhood sweetheart Millie Savage.They grew up together in South Yorkshire and went to the same school, where they began dating from the age of 14.England’s WAGs: The Real Stars of Euro 2024 By 2017, their baby daughter was born.However, a year later Stones and Millie split and he left the family home in Manchester.Bitter Millie told The Sun that Stones got distracted with his new found fame and neglected her.She revealed: “Footballers are treated as gods and John bought into it wholeheartedly after the World Cup.”He let fame get into his head.”For footballers the rules of normal life become blurred. We are just mortals to them, but in reality it is like looking after a child who has no concept of how the real world works.”A new startStones began seeing Olivia after he moved out the home he shared with Millie.Stones was in a romance with childhood sweetheart Millie SavageCredit: Darren Fletcher – The SunAfter leaving Millie, Stones was drawn to the charms of Oliviaread more sport featuresThey reportedly met on a night out in Manchester and clicked instantly.A source told The Sun at the time: “John started seeing Olivia after he moved out of the family home.”Olivia is very pretty and is well known on the Manchester social scene.”They met during a night out after John was single. There was an instant rapport.”Olivia was pregnant at the time and they discovered they had mutual friends. They make a nice couple and seem happy.”Respectfully…In an attempt to protect their relationship from the public, Olivia and Stones kept their romance private.That was until 2022, when all eyes were on Stones and the England team at the World Cup in Qatar.Olivia was pregnant at the time she met StonesSoon, Olivia became a permanent fixture in Stones’ lifeAnd she also joined England’s Wags at international matchesCredit: RexOlivia joined Wags including Megan Pickford, Sasha Attwood, and Fern Hawkins in cheering the Three Lions on.It was the first time her love for Stones was shown to the world.She has since been seen on the pitch at the Etihad, toasting his success with Man City.A child of their ownOlivia, who also founded children’s clothing brand Moosh alongside her eyebrow specialist business, gave birth to their baby boy last year.A source told SunSport: “They’re absolutely thrilled.”They couldn’t have asked for a better way to begin the year than with the birth of their son.”He’s absolutely gorgeous and they’re so thankful.”They take nothing for granted. They both work extremely hard but it’s been lovely to spend some time together at home with the kids.Last May, Olivia joined Stones on the pitch to celebrate Man City winning the leagueCredit: InstagramOlivia is Stones’ biggest supporter on and off the pitchCredit: PANext, happy couple Stones and Olivia will have to plan their nuptialsCredit: olivianjnaylor / Instagram”Family is such an important part of their lives and they’re elated he has arrived safe and well.”READ MORE SUN STORIESNow, Stones and Olivia have a wedding to prepare.Their romance continues to go from strength to strength. More

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      Meet AnneKee Molenaar, the stunning Wag of Man Utd new boy Matthijs de Ligt who is a model and has a footballer brother

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      MAN UTD have added to their squad with two new signings.The Red Devils snapped up Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt for an initial £38.5million – with a further £4.2m in add ons.Meet AnneKee De Ligt, the newest Wag who will shine at Old TraffordStunning AnneKee is a model from the NetherlandsBlonde beauty AnneKee is the wife of Man Utd’s latest big money signingHe was followed by Noussair Mazraoui in a separate move for £17million.Joining de Ligt on the ride will be his stunning wife, AnneKee Molenaar.The blonde beauty, 23, boasts nearly over 400,000 followers on Instagram.She is a model and fashionista who has become an influencer because of her online presence.Read more Man Utd newsBetter still, she might just help United land a huge transfer target because she’s mates with his missus!Getting marriedThe couple began dating as teenagers in 2018 in Amsterdam.De Ligt was coming through the ranks at Ajax at the time, while AnneKee was an aspiring model.After five years together, taking in Turin and Bavaria on route, he popped the question in 2023 and the couple set the date around when the Champions League final.Most read in FootballHowever, they altered plans when it looked like de Ligt might have made the Wembley showpiece.Instead, they planned their nuptials right before Euro 2024.Man Utd release 2024-25 third kit with bold colour scheme as thrilled fans say ‘we never miss with alternate strips’ Amusingly, De Ligt had to return to the Netherlands camp on his wedding day for a warm-up match against Iceland.The ceremony was featured in the Dutch version of fashion bible Vogue.She said in an interview with magazine: “It’s actually funny because the way the planning for our civil wedding went is a reflection of our relationship in general.”At first, we planned to get married at the end of May, on our anniversary, but then it looked like Matthijs would make it to the Champions League final with Bayern Munich.”So, we had to reschedule everything at the last moment.”De Ligt and AnneKee have been together since 2018 and married before the EurosAnneKee comes from footballing stock with her dad a former playerBrother Jip currently plays at amateur levelAnneKee is a total fashionista who has appeared in Dutch VogueWhy De Ligt is the perfect Man Utd signing By Lee Scott One of Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag’s biggest headaches has been fixing their leaky defence.Despite still not being anywhere near his peak years De Ligt has built considerable experience so far in his career with Ajax, Juventus and Bayern Munich and he has 45 caps at senior level for the Dutch national team.While he is not necessarily a highly modern ball playing type of defensive player he is a player with the defensive strengths and instincts to help shore up a United defence that was, at best, leaky last season.He has a great ability to read the game which was one of the biggest issues that we saw from the United defensive unit last season.De Ligt is also a master in one-on-one situations, who shows strength and intensity in his duels.The Dutch star does a good job in keeping things simple and tends to make good decisions in possession.The pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt makes perfect sense for United and for Ten Hag as a young defender who is still to reach his peak.He has considerable experience at a high level and he understands the game model and system of play of the manager.Click here to read our full analysis on De Ligt joining Manchester United.She understands the gameThe love of football is in AnneKee’s blood.Not only is she a famous Wag, she has family ties to the beautiful game.Her dad Keje Molenaar was a footballer in their homeland, playing for Ajax, Feyenoord and the Dutch national team.While brother Jip Molenaar is currently a player for Dutch amateur club DVVA.He spent his youth career at Eintracht Frankfurt and also appeared for second tier sides Volendam and Telstar.Best friend hintThe Dutch had their Wags out in force at the recent Euros.AnneKee was in Germany in the stands cheering on de Ligt, although he didn’t play a single minute of tournament football.Another player missing in action was Frenkie de Jong who got injured before his country’s campaign.His Wag, Mikky Kiemeney most certainly would have been there had he been fit.AnneKee is firm friends with Mikky KiemeneyMikky Kiemeney, right, is Frenkie de Jong’s wifeDe Ligt and de Jong, who has been linked with Man Ud, played together at AjaxMikky is close mates with AnneKee, after de Ligt and de Jong starred at Ajax together.READ MORE SUN STORIESDe Jong has also been a long-term transfer target for the Red Devils over the years.Maybe AnneKee can put in a good word with Mikky to convince de Jong his future belongs in Manchester. More