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      Inside Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s extravagant romance, from a £105k LV jewellery trunk to having twins

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      THE romance and bond between Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez just gets stronger.The loved-up pair have revealed they are expecting twins, as they shared the news on Instagram to their fans.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have announced they are having twins
      Ronaldo and Georgina already have four children
      The pair lead a lavish lifestyle
      Ronaldo stunned Rodriguez by gifting her a £105,000 Louis Vuitton jewellery trunkCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Georgina in three months pregnant with twins, they revealed with a photo of the pregnancy scan.
      He captioned the snap: “Delighted to announce we are expecting twins👶🏻👶🏻. Our hearts are full of love – we can’t wait to meet you ❤️🏠”
      Earlier this month,the Man Utd legend, 36, left partner Georgina Rodriguez, 27, speechless with a gift for the Spanish beauty – a £105,000 Louis Vuitton jewellery trunk
      But it should come as no surprise that this loved-up pair lead an extravagant romance.
      After all, they live a life of luxury and are accustomed to ONLY the finer things in life.
      SunSport takes a peak at their glam lifestyle, as well as a penchant for spoiling each other.
      BEST BIRTHDAY EVER
      Now, not only is Georgina beautiful, she’s also incredibly generous.
      Just ask Cristiano what the former Gucci shop assistant got him for his 35th birthday.
      The pair first went on a dinner-date, before she had a present waiting outside the restaurant in Turin for him.
      As he walked outside, in front of his eyes was a customised Mercedes G-Class Brabus SUV worth a staggering £300,000 waiting for him.
      Even better, it was gift-wrapped with a big red bow.
      For date night on Ronaldo’s 35th birthday Georgina had a special gift waiting outside a restaurantCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Georgina gave her beau a £300,000 Mercedes G-Class Brabus SUV on his special dayCredit: BackGrid
      GLAM HOLIDAYS
      While you and I might be happy with a week in Benidorm, Georgina and Cristiano do things a bit differently, and certainly with more sophistication.
      In recent years, the pair have enjoyed Mediterranean breaks away on board their luxury £5.5m yacht, as you do.
      After the Euros, Ronaldo whisked Georgina away to Madeira last summer, where they lounged on board their Azimut Grande boat.
      It boasts five luxury cabins and six stunningly decorated bathrooms.
      There’s also a modern kitchen onboard, as well as two relaxation areas, a huge lounge, and a lavish dining room.
      Before that, the jet-set couple stayed in a £10,000-per-night mansion in Majorca with a helipad, tennis court, pool and spa.
      Ronaldo and Rodriguez also love going to Greece, and once went to Costa Navarino where they were said to have tipped hotel staff a whopping £18,000.
      Glam breaks away on board their £5.5m yacht have become the norm for Ronaldo and partner Rodriguez
      Georgina Rodriguez is certainly making the most of her holidayCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      The Juventus striker has been resting ahead of the new season with partner Georgina Rodriguez and his four children with trips out on his luxury yacht.
      Ronaldo splashed out a whopping £10k-a-night to stay at a luxury resort in Majorca last summer
      The mansion in Majorca even has its own helipad
      RUN THE JEWELS
      Between them, Cristiano and Georgina have amassed a jewellery collection to die for.
      In fact, we roughly estimated between them their extravagant pieces were worth a combined £3million.
      Last year, Ronaldo gifted his beloved an engagement ring from Cartier said to be valued at £615,000.
      The ring is emblazoned with a large sapphire stone and encrusted with diamonds, and the most expensive a footballer has gifted their Wag ever.
      Georgina often pairs the ring on nights out with a £33,000 Patek Philippe TWENTY 4 in 18 carat rose gold watch, as well as three diamond bracelets worth £25,000 each.
      Cristiano’s love of jewellery extends further than the pair of diamond studs he wears in his ears.
      At the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in 2020 he was spotted wearing the most expensive Rolex ever – a £380,000 GMT Master Ice.
      But that’s not his most expensive timepiece. Back in 2018, he wore a £1.2million Franck Muller timepiece during a press conference ahead of a match for Juventus against United.
      Georgina loves spending money on expensive jewelleryCredit: Splash
      Spanish beauty Rodriguez shows off her £615,000 sparkler on board a private jetCredit: Instagram
      While Ronaldo wore a £1.2m Franck Muller watch for a press conferenceCredit: Reuters
      NICE ALLOWANCE
      Maintenance is key for any self-respecting Wag.
      But when your footballing other half is Cristiano Ronaldo, the limit of your spending is unimaginable.
      When the ex-Real Madrid star was playing for Juventus, earning a staggering £28million-per-year, he ensured Georgina was looked after.
      According to a report in Italy, the all-time international goalscorer gives her an £80,000-per-month allowance.
      Georgina does have one child together with Ronaldo, two-year-old daughter Alana Martina. However, she also raises his three other children, so the money will be spent on them.
      However, fashion is of importance too.
      Ronaldo reportedly gives Rodriguez a £80,000-per-month allowanceCredit: Instagram
      Rodriguez is the world’s best-kept WagCredit: PrettyLittleThing
      DESIGNERWEAR
      With all that money at her disposal, Georgina isn’t afraid to go on a spending spree – with Prada being a big beneficiary.
      In the summer of 2020, on board their lavish yacht, she was snapped ‘lounging’ in a £2,500 outfit.
      Impressively, she was head-to-toe in the Italian designer.
      Her socks alone cost £140, along with £510 shorts, £705 shoes, and a pricey £1,120 leather jacket.
      While, handbags are also this girl’s best friend. Her extensive collection, as seen on Instagram, features a £146,000 crocodile Birkin bag.
      Rodriguez shows off a £2,500 Prada outfit on board their yachtCredit: Instagram
      Fashionable Rodriguez sports a Louis Vuitton coatCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo and Rodriguez cut stylish figures on the red carpetCredit: Getty – Contributor
      PET SMART
      Forget a designer dog, Cristiano and Georgina are more into cats.
      In 2018, the Portugal legend splashed £2,600 on a bald Sphynx, the ultimate accessory for any mansion.
      The hairless creature called ‘Pepe’, after a former team-mate, became a hit on Instagram – often appearing in snaps with the two.
      However, in 2021 the cat escaped from their Turin home and was sadly hit by a car.
      Luckily though, Pepe survived the encounter and was taken to Spain on a private plane after it was released from intensive care.
      The family pet is a £2,600 Sphynx catCredit: Instagram/georgiagio
      Ronaldo reportedly named it Pepe after his international team-mate of the same nameCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      HOMES FIT FOR A KING & QUEEN
      Over the years, as Ronaldo has moved clubs the couple have lived in lavish homes in Madrid, Turin, and now Manchester.
      When Georgina and Cristiano first began dating, he lived in a £4.8million abode in the expensive La Finca neighbourhood, designed by renowned architect Joaquin Torres.
      However, when his time at Los Blancos came to an end – it was time for them to move country together.
      Their Italian adventure saw them move to a home that featured two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security.
      It boasted a state of the art gym, which they used together during lockdown.
      In 2019, Ronaldo reportedly spent £1.4million on a holiday home in the Costa del Sol.
      The area the lavish house sits in is called ‘The Superstars Cul-De-Sac’ because of the number of famous residents who live there, including UFC star Conor McGregor.
      Ronaldo lived in a stunning £4.8m home in the posh La Finca region of MadridCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Ronaldo’s former home in Turin featured two adjoining villasCredit: Instagram
      A view of Cristiano Ronaldo’s plush villa in MarbellaCredit: OTERO Group

      Now, the pair are living in a £3million home in Cheshire, although it’s already the second place they’ve lived in since Ronaldo returned to Manchester.
      As SunSport reported, the first house they lived in was too noisy for Ronaldo, who was being kept awake by nearby sheep.
      They’ve got followers on social media, as well as in the field.
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      The making of Man Utd target Antonio Conte, from choirboy to Red Devil, including match-fixing scandal and wig row

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      ANTONIO CONTE is being lined up for a return to our shores.The former Chelsea boss, 52, is the hot favourite to take over from beleaguered Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.
      Former Chelsea Premier League winning manager Antonio Conte is the hot favourite for the Man Utd jobCredit: Getty
      Famously, the Italian won the Premier League title with the Blues, before falling out with the Stamford Bridge hierarchy and getting the boot.
      Last season, he restored Inter Milan’s name as the pride of Serie A, before leaving the club in a storm, after they were forced to sell off star talent in the wake of a financial crisis.
      Fiery Conte has come a long way since growing up in Leece as an altar boy, and as a devout catholic has been known to carry around holy water, which he sprinkles onto the pitch.
      It’s the divine intervention United might need if they are to regain some momentum in the title race.
      EARLY YEARS
      The deeply religious coach, who also captained Juventus in his playing days, showed he was a leader from a very young age.
      Growing up southern Italy, he took on a huge responsibility at Mass that endeared him to the priests.
      Conte revealed: “When I helped at Mass the priest would decide who got to carry the big candles and I always wanted to be picked.
      “When I was it made my day and I was so happy! I used to like being in charge and organising all the other altar boys.”

      Conte showed leadership as a altar boy at Mass in his local church in Lecce
      PLAYING CAREER
      Conte began a life in football with his hometown club, Lecce.
      A tenacious and hard-working midfielder who kept things simple, he made his debut at the age of 16 – showing maturity beyond his years.
      A fractured tibia in 1987 threatened to derail his career, but he returned to the pitch a year later and went on to make 99 appearances for the club.
      In 1991, he secured a dream move to Juventus when Giovanni Trapattoni signed him.
      They would form such a strong bond Conte would later refer to him as his second father.
      The ball-winner became a servant to Juventus for 13 years, amassing 420 appearances for the club.
      He won Serie A five times, while on the European stage he added the Champions League and Uefa Cup medals to his glittering trophy cabinet.
      For many years he was Juve’s captain during their most historic moments.
      Conte appeared 20 times for his country too, and was a member of both the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2000 squads that finished runners-up.
      Midfielder Conte began his football career at hometown Lecce, pictured here aged 20Credit: Getty
      At Juventus, Conte became a legend as a player – captaining the sideCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      NATURAL PROGRESSION
      Given his nature, it was expected that Conte would make the step into management.
      However, he had to cut his teeth at a lower level – first with Serie B’s Arezzo, who he couldn’t save from relegation.
      Then, more successfully with Bari, who he did get out of a relegation fight. Remarkably, a season later, he would achieve the unthinkable and lead the club to promotion.
      In 2009, he was snubbed for the vacant position at Juventus. Instead, he joined Atalanta but under pressure from their ultras tendered his resignation four months later with the club in 19th place in Serie A.
      He returned with Siena in Serie B, again showing his nous to gain promotion to the top flight – doing so in his first season.
      In 2011, Conte finally got the call to return to his spiritual home and was installed as Juventus boss.
      Despite some doubt whether he had the experience, the club won three Serie A titles in a row under the tactician.
      However, following disappointment on the European stage, Conte resigned from his post during preseason in 2014.
      Many believed it was because of his lack of support in the transfer market. A belief he fuelled.
      “Well, you cannot go to eat at a €100 restaurant with just €10 in your pocket, can you?” he responded about Juve’s plans for the coming season, which was seen as an attack at the club’s directors and said just days before he walked.
      Conte cut his teeth in management in Serie B, first with ArezzoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Conte celebrates winning the Scudetto in 2013Credit: EPA
      CONTROVERSY
      During his three-year tenure in charge of the Old Lady, Conte was hit with a scandal that dated back to his Siena days.
      He was accused of failing to report attempted match-fixing by ex-Siena star Filippo Carobbio, who was connected with the betting debacle that tarnished the reputation of the Italian game in the 2011-12 season.
      Carobbio said during a meeting before a match against Novara, Siena owner Massimo Mezzaroma indirectly sent a message to the players asking them to ensure the game finished in a draw.
      Mezzaroma allegedly wanted to turn a large profit on a bet he had made. The match finished 2–2 and Carobbio testified Conte was present when the message was relayed to the players.
      Carrobio also claimed the result of the final match of the season, in which Siena lost 1–0 to AlbinoLefee, was prearranged after Siena’s assistant manager asked he and another player “contact someone at AlbinoLeffe to reach an agreement over the return match”.
      Further allegations were aimed at Conte in regards to a 5-0 win over Varese, a match Carrobio accused his coach of knowing he was asked to lose, but didn’t report it.
      Conte denied all accusations through his lawyer, and took on their advice of taking a plea bargain, which would’ve seen him serve a three month ban and receive a fine.
      But it was rejected by the Italian authorities and he was slapped with a 10-month ban, although Conte maintained his innocence.
      Juventus appealed weeks later, and Conte’s touchline ban was shortened to four months.
      Their players would later dedicate their Supercoppa Italiana win to their under fire manager.
      In 2016, the preliminary hearing judge of the court of Cremona eventually acquitted Conte of all charges in regard to his alleged involvement in the match-fixing scandal.
      Throughout the Scommessopoli investigations, Conte expressed his gratitude to his wife Elisabetta and daughter, Vittoria for their support.
      Of them, he has said: “I have a great woman by my side, one who always tries to understand me. As for my daughter, she is the other woman in my life. She is beginning to understand that her dad gets nervous when he does not win [a match].”
      After allegations of match-fixing, Conte was forced to watch Juventus from the stands
      After coming through the match-fixing scandal vindicated, Conte thanked his wife Elisabetta and daughter Vittoria for their supportCredit: Getty – Contributor
      BLUE IS THE COLOUR
      A month after leaving Juve, Conte was handed the reigns of the Italian national job, following Cesare Prandelli’s resignation.
      It was only ever going to be a two-year deal, with Conte reluctant to commit further.
      He suffered his first defeat after 10 games, 1-0 to Portugal in a friendly.
      However, he managed to guide Italy comfortably to Euro 2016 qualification, and then out of the group stage at the competition, where he drew praise for his team’s defensive strength and team organisation.
      But, after they fell to defeat to Germany in the quarter-final on penalties, he admitted his time was up and he was desperate for a “return to the cut and thrust of club football”.
      Two months later, he would take Stamford Bridge hotseat after just 25 games coaching the Azzuri.
      In 2016, after just two years, Conte walked away from the Italian national team jobCredit: AFP or licensors
      LONDON CALLING
      Roman Abramovich came calling in 2016, and Conte’s debut season at Chelsea couldn’t have been better.
      A title win in his debut Premier League campaign, in which the West Londoners won an incredible 30 league wins from 38 games, was only slightly blighted by an FA Cup final loss to Arsenal.
      Still, he was handed a new contract for a further two years.
      His second season was disappointing, with the club finishing in fifth – out of the Champions League places.
      They did win silverware, though, lifting the FA Cup by defeating Manchester United 1-0.
      But things began to unravel when Conte fell out with Diego Costa, who he sent an infamous text telling the centre forward he wasn’t part of his plans.
      Then, there were clashes with the hierarchy over transfers – with the Italian saying in an interview Chelsea had “lost momentum” after failing to sign players he wanted, including Romelu Lukaku and Virgil van Dijk.
      Conte was sacked in 2018 and replaced by Maurizio Sarri, but received a staggering £26.6million payout in compensation for his team and legal fees.
      Under Conte Chelsea won the Premier League title in his first full seasonCredit: Rex Features
      A fallout with Diego Costa marred Conte’s time at ChelseaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      INTER REDEMPTION
      Conte’s habit of winning transferred to Inter, but he had to wait a season for it to happen.
      A promising first campaign saw i nerazzurri finish runners-up in both Serie A and the Europa League.
      There was an epic square-up between Sevilla star Ever Banega and Conte during that European final, who taunted him about his hair transplant and shouted towards him on the touchline: “Let’s see if his wig is real.”
      But the groundwork was in place for a title challenge the next year, as Conte’s masterplan began to come to fruition.
      With the signing he wanted at Chelsea, Lukaku, leading his line Inter were champions for the first time in eleven years.
      They also ended Juventus’s run of nine consecutive titles, storming to the championship with 91 points – some 12 clear of rivals AC Milan.
      Conte left in a blaze of glory in the summer – with the club confirming his departure was by mutual consent.
      Rumblings of lack of transfer support before he left were a constant, with rumours of unrest growing.
      During the Europa League final Conte was taunted by Sevilla star Ever Banega about having a hair transplantCredit: BT Sport
      Conte helped Inter return to winning ways by winning last season’s Serie A titleCredit: Getty
      Inter were also stripped of star assets, including Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi with owners Suning Holdings Group having to balance the books after the coronavirus pandemic hit their finances.
      With that in mind, wherever Conte goes, he will want assurances on the budget he will be given for his next challenge.
      Surely choosing the richest club in the world as his next project is a no-brainer.
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      David Beckham endorsements: From £115m lifetime Adidas deal to £150m to be face of Qatar World Cup

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      THE endorsements keep on coming for David Beckham.The England football legend, 46, has been announced as the face of the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
      David Beckham has made a fortune through endorsements though the yearsCredit: Adidas
      He will reportedly be paid a staggering £150million over the next decade to become the country’s ambassador.
      Ex Manchester United star Becks, said to be worth around £330million, has been an ad man’s dream over the years, even after retiring from the game.
      Here’s who has put their money in their pocket to get the former midfielder to peddle their products.
      ADIDAS
      Back in 2003, Beckham penned a lifetime deal with Adidas.
      It was later revealed that he was paid a whopping £115million by the German sport giants.
      At the time it was one of the biggest sponsorship deals in sport.
      Since then, that figure was surpassed when Adidas paid Beyonce for her Ivy Park range.
      In 2003 Beckham signed a lifetime deal with AdidasCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      England legend Beckham’s deal with Adidas is said to be worth £150mCredit: Adidas
      TUDOR
      Becks had a long-established relationship with watchmakers Breitling.
      And when they were bought by Tudor, he soon appeared with one of their smart timepieces on his wrist from 2017 – thus both getting their man.
      It’s never been revealed how much David earns from the deal, and it’s worth noting he also collects Rolex watches.

      Becks models Tudor watchesCredit: Splash News
      HAIG CLUB
      In 2014, Beckham helped create whiskey brand Haig Club.
      So, it made sense that they made him the global ambassador, where he travels around the globe promoting the brand.
      His stake in the business is believed to be worth £50million.
      Haig Club is part-owned by Beckham and now worth around £50mCredit: Handout
      EMPORIO ARMANI
      Famously, at the height of Posh and Becks fame, David modelled for the Italian designer, Armani.
      He posed in their undies in 2007 on a messy bed, and later admitted he stuffed socks down them to appear bigger down below.
      It was reported he was paid £20million for the privilege.
      Emporio Armani paid Beckham £20m to model pantsCredit: Handout
      The deal with Armani was signed in 2007Credit: Handout
      GILLETTE
      In 2004, Becks inked a deal with American shaving company Gillette that was said to be worth over £3million-per-year.
      Three years later he walked away from the deal, after reports he wanted to sign profit-share agreements for his sponsorship deals moving forward.
      Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and Thierry Henry have all followed in Beckham’s footsteps.
      In three years with Gillette, Beckham made around £10millionCredit: Gillette
      KONAMI
      The Japanese video game maker signed up Becks as a PES ambassador in 2017 on a longterm contract.
      It means Beckham appears as a Legend player in the myClub mode of the Pro Evolution Soccer series.
      The value of the deal has never been disclosed.
      Konami signed Beckham up exclusively for PES 2018Credit: Konami
      PEPSI
      Pepsi have always had their fingers in the pie of football, after all they sponsor the Champions League.
      Becks’ association with the American soft drink company began in 1998, and he appeared in an ad walking down the tunnel after being subbed off, seeing a kid with a can of Pepsi in his hand and asking for a sip.
      After 10 years, they cut ties, but it was supposed to be worth £2million-per-year.
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      KENT & CURWEN
      Back in 2015, fashion house Kent & Curwen relaunched, with Becks modelling their expensive clothing.
      But four years later, after the company reported an £18m loss, he walked away from the deal.
      He did have a stake in the brand until his departure.
      After a loss of £18m across three years, Beckham cut ties with Kent & CurwenCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SAINSBURY’S
      When the supermarket ditched Jamie Oliver in 2011, there was only one man they wanted.
      They secured Beckham on a reported £3.5million deal, as he took on an ambassadorial role.
      The Three Lions hero is still believed to be tied with Sainsbury’s, selling his deodorant range through them.
      Beckham replaced Jamie Oliver as a Sainsbury’s ambassador in 2011Credit: Sainsburys
      JAGUAR
      Getting a car sponsorship gives you a lovely company motor – hence Beckham added a limited edition £140,000 F-TYPE Project 7 to his extensive car collection with this one.
      His relationship with the luxury British car manufacturers started in 2014, and he supported several product launches in China.
      It is not known how much the deal is worth, or how long he will be Jaguar’s brand ambassador.
      However, for the sake of being first in line to receive a new fancy car you would do it for free.
      Beckham was picked by Jaguar to represent their brand in ChinaCredit: Alamy
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      Neymar may never win Ballon D’Or but Brazil have dazzling young talents in Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Lucas Paqueta

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      NEYMAR is the only Brazilian name on the list of candidates to win this year’s Ballon D’Or.But it would be an error to read too much into that statement.
      Neymar may never win the Ballon d’Or in his lifetimeCredit: Getty
      Firstly, because the whole award thing attracts more interest than it is truly worth.
      The quest to win the player of the year prize has almost certainly been an unnecessary burden that Neymar has had to carry.
      He was born into the era when it seemed like a Brazilian birthright – Romario, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaka all have a statue on their mantelpiece. 
      But, as Lionel Messi has always understood, these prizes are secondary, an acknowledgement of work well  in a collective context. 
      In a team sport as fluid as football, it would be unwise to give too much importance to individual gongs.
      Secondly because the absence of Neymar’s Paris Saint Germain team-mate Marquinhos is hard to explain. Is there a better centre back around? 
      Perhaps Marquinhos suffers from being so good in his own low profile way that his qualities are not shouting loudly.
      And maybe it is a waste for such a class defender to be playing for PSG.
      And thirdly because Neymar is not going to be on his own for long.
      The evidence of the last few days highlights that there is a new Brazilian generation ready to climb the heights.
      Eyebrows were raised a few years back when Real Madrid paid big money for Vinicius Junior, who at the time had not even made his professional debut for Brazilian club Flamengo.
      What seemed like a rash gamble has turned into a good piece of business. The pace of Vinicius terrifies defenders. If his finishing could still do with some improvement, that is hardly a surprise.
      The marriage of precision with pace will never be an easy one, and Vinicius moves so quickly that it can be hard to keep his head still when he closes in on goal.
      But he is getting better – which is a worrying thought for full backs everywhere.
      Vinicius Jr was a thorn in Barcelona’s side in el classicoCredit: Getty
      Vinicius was in full flight for Real Madrid as they won Sunday’s super-classico, while, in a very different way, his compatriot Rodrygo was another headache for the Barcelona defence.
      Without the bursting athleticism of Vinicius, Rodrygo is sleek, classy, clever, and increasingly willing to put in a full shift.
      He is a dazzling talent, and it will be fascinating to see how he develops.
      Brazil had a quick look at Rodrygo a couple of years back, but he has not been called into the national squad of late. Left footed winger Antony has been named in the squad, and did well off the bench in this month’s FIFA dates.
      Ajax is proving a good destination for a player who had a tendency to be infuriatingly individualistic, and he was on the scoresheet in Sunday’s win over PSV Eindhoven.
      Lucas Paqueta, meanwhile, did not score for Lyon at the weekend – he was on target in the Champions League in midweek – but is enjoying a fine year.
      Milan, his first European destination, was a predictable challenge.
      The tall left footed attacking midfielder is versatile and classy, but has had a lot of maturing to do.
      He has had to cut down on attacks of adolescent petulance – he turned up late for the game in midweek and was punished by spending the first half on the bench.
      But he is undoubtedly blossoming. Indeed, his understanding with Neymar is one of the triumphs of the Brazil side.
      Another triumph is the rarity with which they are conceding goals. It is hard to score against Brazil.
      A large part of that has to do with Marquinhos and the collection of fine keepers that Brazil have available.
      Lucas Paqueta at Lyon has shown his qualityCredit: EPA

      But some credit is also due to Eder Militao, who is pushing Thiago Silva very hard for a place in the starting line up.
      The Real Madrid centre back has wonderful recovery speed, and shut out Barcelona until stoppage time, when Sergio Aguero grabbed a consolation goal.
      Now that Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane have moved on, Militao is getting solid game time and proving himself worthy of it.
      This is good news for Real Madrid, and good news for Brazil.
      Defence goes a long way to winning titles, and if Brazil can end a 20 year wait and land the Qatar World Cup, then the chances of a Brazilian receiving the Ballon D’Or are undoubtedly improved.
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      Cesc Fabregas’ stunning Wag Daniella Semaan is 12-years older, a mum of five and has been called Queen of the Wags

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      SHE is the gorgeous Lebanese-born mother of five who is married to ex-Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas.Daniella Semaan is one hell of Wag, turning heads wherever she goes with her sultry looks and enviable figure.
      Stunning Daniella Semaan turns heads wherever she goesCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
      Age is nothing but a number for Daniella Semaan and Cesc FabregasCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
      The glamorous Wag was dating the Chelsea star for seven years before he popped the question back in 2017.
      But Daniella also has a feisty side that would appeal to any red-blooded male. So, what is it that charmed the Blues star?
      She’s 12-years Cesc’s senior…
      EITHER Cesc is a big fan of Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate or he has a penchant for the older lady.
      Beautiful Daniella is 46-years-old, but she certainly doesn’t look it at all with a body to die for.
      It’s easy to see how Cesc, 34, fell for her charms and she’s definitely a sophisticated gal, who likes to be wined and dined.
      And if you’re into star signs, she was born on June 4 which makes her a Gemini.
      Geminis are famed for being talkative, passionate, witty and independent, so Cesc certainly has his hands full.
      Daniella Semaan loves the luxurious things in lifeCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
      Daniella Semaan is one of the most fashionable Wags aroundCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
      A mother-of-five…
      DANIELLA and Cesc began their love affair in 2011 and since then they’ve had three children.
      First to come along was their daughter Lea.
      They added Capri to their brood in 2015, and Daniella gave birth to their third kid, Leonardo back in 2017.
      Daniella also has two children from a previous relationship with ex-husband Elie Taktouk, called Maria and Joseph.
      Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan have had 3 kids togetherCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
      Controversially met…
      DANIELLA and Cesc first set eyes on each other in Japanese restaurant Nozomi in London’s super-wealthy Knightsbridge area.
      She revealed how she approached his table to ask for an autograph for her football-mad son, Joseph. The pair soon swapped numbers.
      However, according to reports and who you believe, Barcelona’s wags have a different story to tell.
      Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan met in a fancy Knightsbridge restaurantCredit: GC Images – Getty
      Daniella Semaan has a body to die forCredit: Fame Flynet
      They said that Daniella hip-swayed towards Cesc’s table with a hand-written note with her number on it, left the piece of paper on his table and sashayed away.
      But, according to her millionaire London-based businessman ex-husband Taktouk, she was still married at the time.
      Taktouk also alleged that he and Daniella were trying for a baby.
      It was alleged that Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan had an affairCredit: Splash News

      There was a legal battle…
      IT ALL got a bit messy for Daniella, Cesc and her ex-husband.
      Taktouk suggested Cesc and Daniella had an affair in a court battle over the proceeds of their 13-year marriage.
      He also said Daniella lied to a judge by claiming Cesc didn’t fund her extravagant lifestyle.
      Things got messy for Daniella Semaan and Cesc Fabregas in a legal divorce battleCredit: Reuters
      Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan show their love for one another at the Nou CampCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Taktouk wanted a reversal on an order that said he must sell the home they shared.
      He was left further furious when he listed the home and a bid of £5.4m was made on the property by a company belonging to Cesc, which he rejected.
      Cesc and Daniella won their legal battle in the end, the Belgravia flat was sold and she was awarded £1.4 million.
      Ex-husband Elie Taktouk was forced to sell the pair’s Belgravia flat after acrimonious court case
      Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan are one of football’s most glamorous couplesCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
      Don’t mess with her…
      SUPERMODEL, and former squeeze of Leo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli felt Daniella’s wrath back in 2012.
      The Israeli stunner was hanging around Barcelona’s star players, attending the Nou Camp regularly and tweeting about it.
      Bar even posed with players including Fabregas, Pique, Messi and Xavi in snaps she shared online.
      Barcelona’s famed Wags were in uproar, but only Daniella spoke out to save the day.
      She tweeted: “Some models obsession about certain player is becoming ridiculous… some respects please !”
      And Daniella had the support of then Barca midfielder Thiago’s girlfriend Julia Vigas, who shared Daniella’s tweet.
      Now, if that isn’t girl power we don’t know what is.
      Daniella Semaan stood up for wag Antonella Roccuzzo against Bar RefaeliCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan
      Daniella Semaan shows off her enviable figure in a stunning bikiniCredit: Instagram @daniellasemaan

      Queen of the Wags…

      WELL, we’re calling her that because she’s certainly use to life’s luxuries.
      Back in Barcelona, when she first began dating Cesc, Daniella was often seen zooming around the most prestigious streets of the city in his Ferrari.
      She was a well-known shopper and all the designer stores in the Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona’s answer to Bond Street, knew her.
      Her particular favourite shop was Chopard, where she would often buy expensive jewellery.
      Daniella Semaan knows how to live like a WagCredit: Instagram @cescf4bregas
      Lady in red… Daniella Semaan is fiery and feistyCredit: Dan Kennedy – The Sun
      However, it wasn’t all plain-sailing with the wags… just ask Andres Iniesta’s missus, Anna Ortiz.
      At their 2012 wedding, Daniella turned heads in a cleavage-revealing purple silk dress that was slashed to the hip.
      There were whispers that she had tried to steal the limelight from the bride, but it all blew over quickly.
      Daniella Semaan and Cesc Fabregas got engaged after 7 years togetherCredit: Reuters
      And finally…
      DANIELLA isn’t popular online. In fact, she was once a target for a hate campaign in her native Lebanon.
      In a spiteful war she’s had on Twitter with someone calling themselves Doctor Lebanon, she’s been labelled a “gold-digger” as well as a “soulless cougar” in several nasty attacks.
      Daniella Semaan is a hate-figure for cyber trolls in LebanonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Daniella Semaan landed the man of her dreams in Cesc FabregasCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The cyber troll appears to have intimate knowledge of Daniella, having grown up near her in the small village of Miziara.
      Whoever Doctor Lebanon is, it takes a brave mortal to take on this tough chick.
      And they’d certainly have Fabregas to answer to too.
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      Man Utd star Harry Maguire could have been an accountant but has still made a fortune with his ‘massive head’

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      Manchester United captain cost an astronomical figure.But, the mind-boggling figures should be no problem for Harry Maguire who could’ve traded a football career for being an accountant, according to his former teacher.
      Maguire became the most expensive defender in the world after signing for United in 2019Credit: Getty – Contributor
      But Maguire, nicknamed slab-head, could have been an accountant, his former teacher revealedCredit: PA:Press Association
      The burly 6ft 4in defender was a revelation at Leicester City and one of the first names on the team sheet for England, but when he was a kid he was a numbers whizz.
      So good in fact that Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer splashed out £85million to bring him to Old Trafford.
      Maguire, 28, attended St Mary’s Catholic High School in Chesterfield, where he excelled with his studies.
      “He was a remarkable pupil who always came in and worked very hard,” Sue Cain, deputy headteacher at the school told the Derbyshire Times.
      “He was never in any trouble and he had such a good attitude. He did everything you asked him to do and he never questioned why. He was a popular lad.”
      The brainy centre half ended up scoring high grades in his exams, including in maths which is where Cain believed he had a future.
      “He got A* and A grades in his GCSEs,” she revealed.
      “I think he would have gone on to study business or maths and probably have been an accountant.”
      In the end, the Sheffield-born star chose football, even though he showed promise at cross-country running, rugby and table tennis as a pupil.

      A keen runner as a kid, Harry Maguire, left, shone at school sports dayCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
      Maguire, second row first from the right, was a brain box at schoolCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
      His former PE teacher, Martin McKee said he was destined to become a footballer.
      “He could really dominate a game from central midfield,” he divulged.
      “He had an aura about him. He could dribble around everyone if he wanted to.”
      FAMILY AFFAIR
      Level-headed Maguire might’ve left the school 10 years ago, but he’s still very much part of their fabric.
      He returns regularly, giving talks to the boys about his experiences and presented his former teachers with a signed shirt.
      It’s the same school his brother Laurence, who plays for Chesterfield, attended. Their sister, Daisy, 19, was also taught at St Mary’s.
      Football in the Maguire clan is a family trait. Another brother Joe, 27, was last seen playing for non league side Buxton FC.
      But it’s Harry who’s earning all the plaudits now and he’s had to work hard to get where he is today.
      As a youngster he looked up to the likes of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand, knowing that he had to work hard on his distribution to be taken seriously in the modern game.
      On his last trip to the school, Maguire presented a signed shirt to former PE teacher, Martin McKee and Deputy Headteacher, Sue CainCredit: Glenn Ashley Photography
      As a teenager, Maguire starred for boyhood club Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      At The Blades, Maguire won their Player of the Season award three years in a rowCredit: PA:Press Association
      HE ACHIEVED HIS DREAM
      He fulfilled a childhood dream by playing for Sheffield United, where he came through their youth system.
      In his first full season, he helped the Blades into the playoffs as they attempted to gain promotion from League One.
      A heartbreaking penalty shootout loss in the final to Huddersfield Town in 2012 dampened his spirits slightly.
      However, Maguire’s contribution was well-received, and he was named both their Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year during a remarkable nine month spell.
      Sporty Maguire launches a shot put during sports practiceCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
      Maguire’s presented with a house awardCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
      Soon, Maguire was playing in the Premier League with Hull CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Maguire scored his first Premier League goal against MiddlesbroughCredit: Reuters
      For the next two years, he was crowned Player of the Year as his star continued to grow.
      PREMIER LEAGUE REGULAR
      In 2014, Steve Bruce, a commanding centre half in his day, decided to splash £2.5m on the promising talent.
      That’s where Maguire continued a trend of rising to a tougher challenge.
      In 2016, he made his Premier League debut with Hull City – becoming a regular when Marco Silva took charge.
      Harry Maguire become an England hero at the World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Fearless defender Maguire helped England reach the semi-finals of the 2018 World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor
      It was a tumultuous season for The Tigers, who in the end were relegated, but for Maguire, personally, it was another landmark.
      Showing his leadership qualities, he captained the East Yorkshire side to victory against Middlesbrough in April 2017 in a 4-2 win.
      He also scored his first Premier League goal – a bullet header – that’s become something of a trademark.
      In 2017, Leicester City secured Maguire’s services for £17m, which had some experts in the game questioning his transfer fee.
      But Maguire instantly became a hero on the pitch with the Foxes. His heart and desire earning him the Players’ Player of the Season, as well as Fans’ Player of the Year in his first season.
      Goals from headers have become Maguire’s trademarkCredit: Reuters
      Leicester City paid £17m for Maguire’s services in 2017Credit: Reuters
      A fearless competitor, Maguire’s a hard grafter on the training pitchCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Maguire modelled his distribution on the likes of John Terry and Rio FerdinandCredit: Getty – Contributor
      His commitment to the cause – Maguire played every minute of the 2017-18 campaign – was adored by his supporters.
      HE’S NOT VERY SHOWBIZ
      Off the pitch, Maguire lives his personal life privately.
      He does have a glamorous Wag in tow, the beautiful Fern Hawkins – a physiotherapy graduate – who rose to fame after she was seen cheering him on in Russia from the stands.
      The pair regularly pose for loved-up selfies on social media, but Maguire is normally one to shun the limelight and glitzy life.
      In 2019, they became parents for the first time – and Maguire shared a snap of his daughter Lillie Saint on Instagram.
      A year later they added Piper Rose to their family.
      Fern Hawkins is Harry Maguire’s stunning girlfriendCredit: Instagram
      Every inch a Wag, Hawkins shares snaps of her glamorous life on social mediaCredit: Instagram
      Hawkins rose to fame cheering on Maguire from the stands at World Cup 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Despite sharing some snaps on social media, Maguire does like to keep his private life personal
      Maguire got engaged to Hawkins in 2018Credit: Instagram @_fernhawkins
      In 2019 Maguire shared an image of his daughter on social mediaCredit: Instagram @_fernhawkins

      But don’t be fooled into thinking he’s all showbiz now. After all, we’re talking about a man who once reported for England duty with two carrier bags full of his stuff that trended on Twitter. That picture got him a rollicking from his mum.
      “I’ve seen the picture on Twitter with the bags. It was just full of boots and shin pads and dirty stuff which I’ll give the kit man,” he said at the time.

      “I’ll try and get some better luggage in future. My mum mentioned it. She sent me a text later on saying ‘what’s with the bags?’”
      Should he move to Old Trafford, he can certainly ask Paul Pogba for some luggage advice.
      However, it’s hard to imagine modest ‘slab-head’ being affected by a big-money transfer to start splashing the cash on designer luggage.
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      Meet Amanda Staveley, Newcastle takeover leader and former model who rejected Prince Andrew’s marriage proposal

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      AMANDA STAVELEY has led the Saudi Arabia-backed consortium trying to take over Newcastle United since 2017.Finally, the mega-connected businesswoman has been successful – with the £300m Toon takeover now completed.
      Businesswoman and former model Amanda Staveley led the Saudi-based takeover of NewcastleCredit: Camera Press
      Staveley met Prince Andrew in 2001 and they dated for two yearsCredit: Rex Features
      Staveley, herself, and her PCP Capital Partners firm are set to take a 10 per cent stake in the club as part of the deal, and she will take her seat on the board.
      But behind-the-scenes, the Yorkshire-born financier, 48, is battling a crippling brain disease that can lead to dementia.
      She was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease in 2013, for which there is no cure.
      And before she made her foray into the football world, Amanda was courted by ‘Randy Andy’ Prince Andrew.
      However, two years later the former blonde model, who stands 6ft tall in heels, turned down his hand in marriage because she didn’t want to become a Royal.
      THE MEETING PLACE
      In 2000, Staveley launched Q.ton – a health club, gym, restaurant and conference centre in the Cambridge Science Park for £10million.
      A year later, Andrew, then a UK trade ambassador, went to the science park with King Abdullah of Jordan, one of its many investors, and met Staveley for the first time.
      Immediately besotted by her beauty and intelligence, Andrew took her number and they began dating.
      The relationship was beneficial for both parties – Amanda was introduced to Andrew’s contacts book, while he reportedly enjoyed inaugurating her into his inner circle.
      According to reports, she called him “Babe”, while he sent her racy jokes in text messages and emails.
      Andrew soon became entranced by Staveley reportedly sending her racy text messagesCredit: Camera Press
      Andrew loved introducing Staveley to his high-society friendsCredit: Rex Features
      Andrew was so entranced by his new love, Staveley was invited to Buckingham Palace and Sandringham, while she also helped decorate his home in Windsor Great Park.
      The Queen and Prince Philip were believed to be delighted for Andrew, and gave Staveley their seal of approval.
      However, he couldn’t get her down the aisle. In 2003, she politely declined his marriage proposal.
      “Andrew’s a lovely man and I still care for him a great deal,” she told the Daily Mail.
      “But if I’d married him, my independence would have disappeared.”
      HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE
      In 2013, Amanda was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease – a degenerative disorder that affects people later in life.
      When the cruel illness takes effect, sufferers’ brain functions begin to slowly decline and mood swings, memory loss, as well as involuntary body movements are just some of the symptoms she could face.
      She was told by doctors that the disease is dormant, but could be triggered through stress and pressure at work.
      Amanda discovered she had inherited the Huntington’s gene from her mum Lyne – a former champion show-jumper – when she was tested before starting her own family at 37.
      In 2011, Staveley married Iranian businessman Mehrdad GhodoussiCredit: Robert Shack Photography
      Staveley suffers from Huntington’s diseaseCredit: Rex Features
      She credits husband Ghodoussi for being patient with herCredit: Avalon.red. All rights reserved.
      “The stress brings on the onset of the disease, and the disease is fatal,” she revealed to the Mail on Sunday.
      And she is the first to admit it has made her difficult for her husband, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who she married in 2011.
      “I have the most incredibly patient and loving husband. I didn’t want to get married when I found out about the disease – but he said he didn’t care, and that we would find the best medical care available.”
      Although, rather strangely, Huntington’s made Amanda better with numbers when she was a City dealmaker with Barclays bank.

      “It’s actually very useful because I’ve never needed a calculator,” she said.
      “The Barclays guys were always shocked that I could do complicated financial models in my head. I thought I was just good with numbers – it turns out I was sick.”OVERCOMING ADVERSITIES
      Before she could count the likes of Simon Cowell and Sir Philip Green as mates, and was whisked around in a chauffeur-driven £250,000 Rolls Royce Phantom, Staveley had to overcome adversity as a teenager.
      Incredibly, she was accepted at Cambridge University aged just 16 – after completing her A-Levels in one year.
      But Amanda had to drop out after suffering a number of setbacks.
      Staveley has accrued a wealth of £120m and can count on mates including Sir Philip Green and Simon CowellCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Aged 16 Staveley was accepted to Cambridge UniversityCredit: Rex Features
      Her dad Robert Staveley, a north Yorkshire landowner who founded the Lightwater Valley theme park, suffered a heart attack.
      And her mum’s Huntington’s illness reared its ugly head, and she had her own personal issues to deal with too.
      “When I got to university my dad had a heart attack, my mum was very ill with Huntington’s, and I also had an eating disorder,” she said.
      “I was educated at a girls private school – Queen Margaret’s in York – and I found being educated with men at university very tough. I had a psychologist, I was sectioned, my weight dropped and I didn’t know how to cope.”
      MAKING CONTACTS
      At the age of 23, Staveley managed to convince a bank to lend her £180,000 to set up her own restaurant.
      Stocks was launched in the village of Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, where Amanda took on the role of chef and waitress – often working till 4am to make sure she was prepped for the next day.
      But, despite her long hours, it didn’t deter her from studying for her City exams with ambitions to become a financial adviser, as well as fulfilling modelling duties for extra cash.
      With its proximity to the Newmarket Racecourse, Stocks became a haunt for the flat-racing fraternity.
      Members of the Dubai-ruling family, the Maktoums, who own the Godolphin Stables, were regulars.
      Arab princes and dotcom tycoons from ‘Silicon Fen’ – a nickname given to a region of Cambridgeshire which is home to a cluster of high-tech businesses, were also customers.
      Staveley’s first business venture was Stocks restaurantCredit: 2008 AFP
      Over the years Staveley built up an enviable contacts bookCredit: PA:Press Association

      And with such high-prestige clientele, Staveley was well-placed to pick up an enviable contacts book when she finished her studies.
      Since her Stocks days, she has amassed a personal fortune worth around £120million, has a home in Dubai and a luxury apartment on Park Lane.
      Soon, she may just add a Quayside penthouse overlooking the Tyne to her property portfolio.
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      The glamorous wives and girlfriends of F1’s biggest stars, from a Spice Girl to Italian model and jewellery designer

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      F1 is one of the most glamorous sports in the world.Not only does it attract the lavish sponsors and wealthiest people, it’s also a magnet for stunning women.
      F1 star Max Verstappen with glam girlfriend Kelly PiquetCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet
      From the drivers all the way up to the team principals, men in motorsport are cheered on by beauty.
      Here’s SunSport’s guide to the most amazing Wags in F1, from pop stars to models and even an adventurer.
      GERI HORNER
      The wife of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, Geri is much more famous than her husband.
      She rose to prominence as one of the Spice Girls in the 1990s, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
      ‘Ginger Spice’, now 49, is happier at home with her husband and their family – baking treats in the kitchen.
      However, she has been seen on the circuit supporting her man.
      Geri was famous in the 90s as Ginger Spice in the Spice GirlsCredit: Getty
      Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is married to GeriCredit: Getty
      SARA PAGLIAROLI
      Gorgeous Sara, 26, is the girlfriend of Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll.
      The pair began dating earlier this year, and she has become a permanent fixture by his side at the Grand Prix.
      The Italian is a model, and regularly shares shoots on social media to her 160,000 plus followers.
      She also launched her own jewellery line during the coronavirus pandemic called Blue Lemon Jewels.
      Sara Pagliaroli is an Italian model and social influencerCredit: Instagram @sarapagliaroli
      Pagliaroli began dating Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll this yearCredit: Getty
      CAMILA KENDRA
      Back in August, Kendra, 27, was linked to Lewis Hamilton.
      The Dominican Republic-born model posted a selfie in his property in Colorado and was wearing his shirt.
      Her rep denied they were dating one another, and so far it’s all gone hush hush.
      Camila Kendra is the Dominican Republic model linked with Lewis HamiltonCredit: Instagram
      Camila, 27, posted a snap in which she wore his shirtCredit: Instagram
      ELENA BERRI
      Hot on the heels of Kendra is the very beautiful Elena.
      A self-admitted fitness addict, crypto currency expert and fashion lover, she shares her glam life to 60,000 followers on Instagram.
      23-year-old Berri’s boyfriend is Frenchman Esteban Ocon of Alpine.
      They began dating in 2018.
      Elena Berri is a crypto currency expert and fashion loverCredit: Instagram @elenaberri_
      Berri dates Frenchman Esteban Ocon of AlpineCredit: Getty
      LINDA MORSELLI
      Brunette Morselli, 32, was one of 30 finalists for Miss Italia in 2006.
      From there, she began a TV career in her homeland and embarked on a romance with motorcycle legend Valentino Rossi, which thrusted her into the limelight.
      Since 2016, Linda has been two-time F1 champ Fernando Alonso’s girlfriend.
      She loves skydiving and calls herself an adventure traveler.
      Former Miss Italia finalist Linda Morselli calls herself an adventure travellerCredit: Instagram @lalindaa
      Morselli is the girlfriend of Spanish star Fernando AlonsoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      KATERINA BEREZHNA
      Ukrainian beauty Berezhna is dating French driver Pierre Gasly, after his split with Caterina Masetti Zannini earlier this year.
      The 22-year-old calls Madrid and Marbella her home and has her own jewellery line, Imerelli Jewelry.
      However, she keeps her romance with Gasly on the down-low, rarely sharing any snaps together.
      Beautiful Katerina is a jewellery designerCredit: Instagram@katerinaberezhna
      Pierre Gasly and Katerina in a rare picture togetherCredit: Instagram@katerinaberezhna
      HANNA PRATER
      Sebastian Vettel met German beauty Hanna in school and have been together ever since.
      They live in a medieval-style farmhouse in Switzerland and have two daughters together, Emily and Matilda.
      She is a former industrial design student who doesn’t seek the limelight like other F1 Wags.
      Hanna Prater and Sebastian Vettel met in schoolCredit: AFP – Getty
      MINTTU RAIKKONEN
      Minttu has been married to Kimi Raikkonen since 2016.
      A former air-hostess, she is now a personal trainer and fitness model.
      The pair met through mutual friends and, according to reports, sparks instantly flew.
      Minttu Raikkonen is a former flight attendantCredit: Instagram
      Kimi Raikkonen and Minttu have been married since 2016Credit: Getty – Contributor
      TIFFANY CROMWELL
      Since 2020, cyclist Cromwell, 33, has seeing Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas.
      She competed in Tokyo 2020, her first Olympics for the Australia road cycling team.
      Although she was highest place finisher for her country, she finished well outside the medal positions in 26th.
      Tiffany Cromwell is a professional road cyclistCredit: Getty
      Since 2020, Cromwell has dated Valtteri BotasCredit: Getty
      CARMEN MONTERO MUNDT
      Montero Mundt is originally from London, and is the partner of Brit George Russell.
      The pair were seen in St Barts together kissing on a sunlounger and frolicking in the sea.
      She graduated from the University of Westminster with a Bachelor’s degree in business management and finance.
      George Russell and Carmen Montero Mundt look glam at the No Time To Die premiereCredit: Getty
      Montero Mundt often joins Russell on the circuitCredit: Rex
      KELLY PIQUET
      F1 championship challenger Max Verstappen has Brazilian model Kelly Piquet, 32, in his corner.
      She used to date Russian racing driver Daniil Kvyat, and they had a child together in 2019.
      But after they split, Piquet began dating the Dutch Red Bull driver in 2020.
      She is the daughter of Nelson Piquet, a three-time F1 world champion.
      Kelly Piquet is the daughter of three-time F1 champ Nelson PiquetCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet
      Max Verstappen and piquet have been dating since last yearCredit: Instagram @kellypiquet

      CHARLOTTE SINE
      Architecture students don’t get any more glam than Charlotte, 22, who is based in Monaco.
      She is the girlfriend of Charles Leclerc, who finished in a respectable fourth place at the Turkish Grand Prix.
      They met in Monaco when they were teenagers, with her parents living next door to Charles’ mum.
      In recent years, Charlotte has also launched her own shoe line.
      Charlotte Sine, 22, is originally from MonacoCredit: Instagram @charlottesiine
      Sine dates fellow Monaco resident Charles LeclercCredit: AFP
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