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      Meet little-known ‘fourth Schumacher’ David, 22, nephew of F1 icon Michael making own way in racing with glam driver Wag

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      THE Schumacher name carries significant weight in motorsport thanks to Formula One legend Michael, son Mick and brother Ralf.But now fans have a fourth driver in the racing dynasty to follow.David Schumacher is getting ready to take on the Nurburgring NordschleifeCredit: Instagram @davidschumacher_officialHe is the son of F1 race winner Ralf Schumacher and the nephew of seven time world champion MichaelCredit: GettySchumacher is the fourth man in the Schumacher family to make it pro in racingCredit: GettyBut now a fourth member of the Schumacher family is out to make his own name in motorsport.David Schumacher, nephew of Michael, son of Ralf and cousin of Mick, is making his own way in the sport.David, 22, preparing to take on the gruelling Nurburgring 24 Hours race, in a Mercedes AMG GT.The race, which this year is between May 30th and June 2nd, has been held annually since 1970.READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTMeanwhile, the 15.7-mile Nurburgring Nordschleife is considered to be one of the most dangerous circuits in all of motorsport.However, it is a challenge the young Schumacher is ready to face head on.Speaking to Bild, Schumacher said: “The Nordschleife is one of the best routes I have driven so far – if not the best! “I can now experience it for the first time with the Mercedes-AMG GT4. Most read in Motorsport”I’ve heard that the fans here are simply unique. All the parties and lights at night create a special atmosphere. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRalf Schumacher would prefer his son not race at the NurburgringCredit: AlamySchumacher has competed in F3Credit: GettySchumacher was involved in a horror collision in the Hockenheim DTM in 2022Credit: https://www.motorsport.com/dtm/news/hockenheim-dtm-red-flagged-after-scary-crashes/10381619/Schumacher broke his back in the crashCredit: PA”I’m looking forward to the smell of sausages when I’m on the way to Brünnchen.”However, father Ralf – who competed in F1 between 1998 and 2007 and earning six race wins – has admitted he would rather his son did not race around the circuit.Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateHe previously told Motorsport-Total: “If it were up to me, he wouldn’t do it, but he’s decided to do it. “This is of course a very important part in the GT sector – and especially in the GT3 sector – for many racing drivers. That’s why I’m excited. Personally, it would be too dangerous for me.”Schumacher already suffered a horror injury in his racing career.In 2022 he broke his back in a fireball crash at the Hockenheim DTM following a collision with Thomas Preining.His injuries were not thought to be serious at the scene, but an MRI later revealed he had broken a lumbar vertebra.Prior to his time in touring cars, Schumacher had earned his stripes in F3 and other lower formulae such as the F4 UAE Championship and Asian F3 Winter Series.Racing runs in Schumacher’s blood. And it also seems to dictate his life choices.He is currently dating Hungarian prodigy Vivien Keszthelyi, and the pair celebrated six years together in February.The 23-year-old raced in 2019 season of W Series with Hitech GP.Her other motorsport formats include the Audi Sport TT Cup, F3 Asian Championship – Winter Series and Euroformula Open Championship.READ MORE SUN STORIESAt the age of 19 she was voted as the best Hungarian female racing driver in 2019 by Hungarian Motorsport and Formula Magazine.She has over 81,000 followers on Instagram.Schumacher is in a relationship with Hungarian driver Vivien KeszthelyiCredit: GettySchumacher and Keszthelyi are in a six-year relationshipCredit: Instagram @davidschumacher_officialKeszthelyi was voted as the best Hungarian female racing driver in 2019Credit: Instagram @davidschumacher_officialShe competed in the 2019 W SeriesCredit: Instagram @davidschumacher_official🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Inside Jude Bellingham’s life in Madrid with model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk as star tries to stay under the radar

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is living his best life right now.Tipped to be the next winner of the Ballon d’Or, at only 20, he has become Real Madrid’s talisman.Jude Bellingham is currently living his best lifeHe is dating stunning Dutch model Laura Celia ValkBellingham, showing off his trademark goal celebration, is tipped as a future Ballon d’Or winnerWhile for England, the midfielder is one of the first names on Gareth Southgate’s team sheet.Away from football, things can’t get any better either.In his personal life, he has found love with Dutch model Laura Celia Valk.She has now become a staple of his Madrid lifestyle, hitting the city’s hotspots while he keeps his low-key persona in check.Read more Bellingham newsHe lives in the exclusive La Finca neighbourhood, where many of his team-mates reside.While he loves nothing more than sipping on cans of Fanta, or visiting his local coffee shop where he’s known simply just as ‘Jude’ and not the superstar footballer he is.Life in MadridWhen Jude moved to Madrid, his family made the very conscious of decision to support their sons in the best way possible.Jude’s younger brother Jobe moved to Sunderland last summer, the same month the Three Lions star completed his dream transfer to the Bernabeu.Most read in FootballTheir mum and dad – Denise and Mark – made the decision to uproot from Stourbridge at the cost of their time together.Mark, who was until 2022 a sergeant with West Midlands Police, moved with Jobe to Wearside.How Jude Bellingham is key to England winning Euro 2024Devoted mum Denise made the sacrifice to leave the UK, spending time apart from her husband, to live with Jude in Madrid.They reportedly settled in a flat in the stunning La Finca neighbourhood, where pop stars, actors and most recently footballers prefer.It was where Cristiano Ronaldo called home during his time at Los Blancos.While France legend Zinedine Zidane returned to La Finca when he became Real Madrid coach.Properties fetch up to £11million in the area, while it offers the privacy that Bellingham craves.According to reports, mum Denise sometimes makes his bed for him.She often drives him to the club’s training too, making sure to manage his accounts, swelled by a £220,000-per-week salary, and affairs, in lieu of using an agent.Those drives in his company car – a BMW XM worth £155,000 – will be comfortable at least.”My mum is there to just keep everything neutral really,” he told the Daily Mail.”Without my mum, sometimes I’d get too low with the lows or too high with the highs and I stay pretty humble because I’ve got her around.”It’s also great to have her there because she’s a great laugh as well. We get on so well and we’re always doing stuff together.”Mum Denise moved with Bellingham when he signed for Real MadridCredit: Instagram / @judebellinghamBellingham’s parents Mark and Denise have had to live separately as their sons achieve their football dreamsDriven to training sometimes by his mum, Bellingham often arrives in a stunning £155,000 electric BMWHumble is the optimum word for Bellingham’s existence.You can’t take the Birmingham out of the boy, he still loves his Fanta.But he’s also now a fan of Madrid’s artisan coffee shops.One particular, he visits regularly, makes him feel very normal.Speaking to RMTV (via Marca), he revealed: “There are times when I go out to have a coffee near my house or go downtown to eat. Then I go back home to rest for a while in the garden if it’s nice and sunny.”If my friends are here, we go out to dinner and back home. It’s really nice. You meet people in the places you go to most.”They don’t see you as Jude Bellingham the footballer, just Jude who comes to have a coffee and that’s great. The people I meet in the city look after me a lot. I feel at home”.Model girlfriendAs we exclusively revealed, Jude has now scored off the pitch with stunning Dutch model Laura Celia Valk.She has been invited from her native Amsterdam to his Madrid home for several dates. His mum must approve.Laura Celia Valk is Bellingham’s current girlfriendCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavStunning Laura has visited Bellingham several times at his Madrid homeCredit: InstagramGlam Laura even took in a Real Madrid game at the Bernabeu to cheer Bellingham onCredit: SplashLaura was seen on a date at the The Madrid EDITION hotel with a mystery companion believed to have been Bellinghamread more sport features
      But while Jude has been careful in keeping their rendezvous under wraps, the same can’t be said for influencer Laura, who spilled all the beans during a recent photoshoot.
      A source told The Sun: “Laura has been telling everyone about the relationship.”She’s been staying at his place in Madrid over the past few weekends and is completely smitten.”The pair follow each other on Instagram, where Laura posted a string of snaps dining at The Madrid EDITION hotel earlier this month with a mystery companion believed to be Bellingham.She was also seen at the Bernabeu – cheering him on as the hosts beat Athletic Club 2-0 at the end of March.The real dealCutting a fashionable figure away from the beautiful game, Bellingham has been selective about who endorses him.Currently, he is tied up to a multi-million pound deal with Adidas.They already believe he has the power to emulate Michael Jordan, and are reportedly ready to copy Nike’s blueprint by replicating the ‘Jumpman’ logo with one of Bellingham’s trademark goal celebration.Last year, he was pictured at Paris Fashion Week enjoying pop star Pharell’s collection with Louis Vuitton and dressed from head-to-toe in their designer clobber.Currently, Bellingham’s only endorsement is with AdidasBellingham looked the part when he arrived at Louis Vuitton’s show at Paris Fashion Week in 2023After wearing a full LV suit at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony, Bellingham has been tipped to be a Louis Vuitton brand ambassadorCredit: GettyHe repeated the trick by wearing a full LV suit as he was awarded the Kopa Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat has led to rumours that he is expected to be unveiled as their next brand ambassador.We’re all living in Bellingham’s world, now. More

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      Inside Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna’s 4-star family hotel, featuring an AA Rosette restaurant and world class spa

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      THE last weekend of the Championship brought scores of Ipswich Town fans to the stunning 4-star Manor House Hotel in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.Not because they fancied pampering themselves, after one too many in celebrating the club’s epic promotion.Look inside the Manor House Country Hotel in Fermanagh Lakelands owned by Kieran McKenna’s familyCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelRooms can cost as much as £280-per-nightCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelStaff joked that Donald Trump had taken over the hotel on April Fools’ DayCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelMcKenna is a hero for Ipswich Town fans after achieving back-to-back promotionsCredit: GettyThe countryside venue, which boasts breathtaking views of Lough Erne’s lakes, put on a viewing party showing the Tractor Boys’ final game of the season against Huddersfield Town.Better still, anyone wearing a Town shirt gets a free pint in the hotel bar.But why is this first class establishment opening its doors to football fans, when usually first class weddings are its bread and butter?The explanation is simple. The Manor House Hotel has been in Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna’s family for 35 years.Read more football newsIt was bought by the highly-regarded coach’s mum and dad Mary and Liam in 1989.The pair turned it into a stunning destination, after overseeing a huge number of developments to the property.They built two extensions – one to turn eight rooms into 80; and the second to house a luxury leisure and spa suite.Now, they are reaping the rewards – with the hotel able to charge as much as £280-per-night and featuring an award-winning AA Rosette restaurant.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd it has attracted celebrity clientele, including Gary Lineker, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Noel Edmonds.Keeping it in the familyWith Kieran McKenna dedicating his life to football, it was up to his siblings James and Rosemary to handle operations.EXCLUSIVE: Kieran McKenna addresses his Ipswich future, what he learned from Jose Mourinho and wanting Premier League footballThey took over the reins of the 18th Century Grade Two Listed building last year, despite joking Donald Trump was taking over on April Fools’ Day, that boasts breathtaking views of Lough Erne’s lakes.“We’re lucky to have such brilliant mentors in our parents,” James McKenna told The Impartial Reporter.“They built the hotel up from eight to 80 bedrooms, constantly making improvements and adding new strands to the business.“But they’ve also purposefully been quite hands-off, allowing us to figure things out for ourselves and encouraging us to put our own stamp on things.”The hotel employs more than 100 staff, and is winning awards just like Kieran McKenna’s side.At the end of 2023, the Manor House Hotel was crowned Ulster Hotel Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious Irish Hotel Awards.That accolades don’t stop there. Executive chef Stephen Greenwood and his team of chefs, who craft fine delicacy at the hotel’s Belleek Restaurant, were also awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence.The hotel’s Belleek Restaurant, was awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellenceCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelGuests can enjoy a variety of breakfasts, including a Full IrishCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelAfternoon tea is catered for at the restaurantCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelThe Grand Ball Room is an award-winning venue for first class weddingsCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelWhile their wedding service has also been heralded as the best in Northern Ireland.Guests of up to 300 can enjoy the Grand Ball Room for a large wedding, while a more intimate setting can be catered for in the Burns Suite.Of course, the nuptials can take place lakeside on manicured lawns, with extensive gardens, and an elegant water fountain as a backdrop.Restaurants Back to dining options, and there are several to choose from.As mentioned, the Belleek Restaurant is the most exclusive.They serve breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as a roast on a Sunday.Breakfast staples include a full Irish, featuring pork sausage, grilled bacon, black and white pudding, roasted tomato, mushrooms, beans, potato Bread, toasted soda farl and egg. There’s certainly no skimping.While, lighter meals include a grilled ham benedict or fruit salad.For dinner, diners can indulge in pan fried seabass, lamb, Irish beef fillet, or monkfish.Prices are missing from the menu, but with four pound signs attributed to it on TripAdvisor – that suggests it’s pricey.However, the five-star reviews it gets from patrons suggests it’s worth it.The beautiful spa is the perfect place to unwindCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelThe spa boasts a spacious sauna for guests to enjoy with a £15 day passCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelA jacuzzi is also available for guests to enjoyCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelThe Manor House Country Hotel in Fermanagh Lakelands is as luxury as it getsCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelReviews for the restaurant are usually five starOn Sundays the restaurant offers a carveryFine Irish whiskeys are on offer at the The Watergate BarOn the ground floor, the Cellar Bar and Bistro offers is said to be a more reasonable spot for a bite to eat and enjoy live music at weekends.The Watergate Bar seems the perfect spot to sink an Irish whiskey.SpaIf you’re not a foodie, and prefer health and fitness, the Manor House Hotel has your back.Guests and members have a wealth of amenities to enjoy, including a state-of-the-art gym.For those looking to relax, the spa and sanctuary is just the ticket.Various treatments are available to soothe skin, body and mind.READ MORE SUN STORIESA reasonably priced £15 day pass gives you access to a full size swimming pool with massage jets, hot tub, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.Should Kieran McKenna need somewhere to eat, drink, sleep and recuperate – you can bet the Manor House Country Hotel would be the first on his lift. 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      Jadon Sancho’s car collection includes rare £388k Mercedes Brabus and a trendy Lamborghini Urus

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      JADON Sancho is a man on a mission.The Manchester United winger, 24, has enjoyed a career resurgence on loan at Borussia Dortmund.Man Utd star Jadon Sancho is on loan at DortmundThe most amazing motor that’s part of Sancho’s collection is his Brabus G WagonThe modified Mercedes-Benz G Wagon features luxury leather interiorsStylish alloys with the ‘B’ logo are also fitted with no expense sparedRecent reports have suggested he could be in line for a return to Old Trafford, after the club had clear-the-air talks with the Three Lions star.However, it is believed he wants to pursue a move to Dortmund, once his loan is up, even if boss Erik Ten Hag is sacked.He may, though, have to take a pay cut on his astonishing £350,000-per-week salary.It’s a wage that has seen Sancho splash the cash on an astonishing car collection.Read more Jadon Sancho newsSunSport takes a look at his amazing garage, starting with the most expensive in his collection.Mercedes-Benz Brabus, £380,000One of only 10 made, Sancho splashed the cash on a super modified G Wagon.It’s equipped with a ‘B’ logo on the grill, as well as a 5.5l engine underneath the bonnet.The Brabus is fitted with a carbon fibre spoiler, while inside the seats are black leather.Most read in FootballBoasting 800 horse power, it can reach a top speed of 149 mph.Lamborghini Urus, from £188,000The staple motor for any Premier League footballer, Lamborghini’s first foray into the SUV world is regularly seen at the training grounds of all the major clubs.Jamie Carragher interviews Jadon Sancho on live TV after EIGHT PINTS and CBS Sports studio cannot bear to watchIt genuinely is an astonishing motor, boasting all the finesse of a supercar – but offering a lot more leg room.There once was a huge waiting list for the Urus, but top class athletes have seemingly jumped the queue.The starting price is around the £190,000 mark, but can rise up to £240,000.Powered by Lamborghini’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, it reaches 0-62 mph in around 3.5 seconds, while it has a top speed of around 190 mph.The Lamborghini Urus is a popular motor among the Premier League’s eliteCheck out these amazing collections

      Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from £54,000In 2020, when he was starring at Dortmund in his final campaign, he opted for German engineering.The S-Class is one of the ultimate saloons, that gives comfort, reliability and is driven by the elite.Depending on the model, it can reach 0-62 mph in 3.3 to 5.6 seconds – but you don’t buy it for its speed.Top notch comfort and space inside, as well as cutting edge technology still make the S Class one of the best cars on the market.The Mercedes-Benz S-Class was one of Sancho’s least expensive ridesread more sport featuresBentley Bentayga, £169,000When the Bentayga was released in 2015, footballers all over the world put their name on the waiting list for one.Players including Kyle Walker and Raheem Sterling were two of the first to get their hands on one.Sancho added his to his car collection, when he signed for Manchester United in a £73million deal.The Bentayga was Bentley’s first foray into the SUV market – and it’s a beautiful car.It boasts a simply huge twin-turbo W12 engine, meaning it’s a total petrol guzzler.The stunning Bentley Bentayga was the car giant’s first foray into the SUV marketMercedes-Benz V-class, from £72,000These Mercedes Vans are all the range among footballers.They are perfect to be carted around in for a night on the town, or to training, by a hired driver.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis is, of course, how Sancho preferred getting around town in.It’s not known if his was bespoke, but they have been known to come customised with a TV in the back, as well as a PlayStation.The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is a footballers’ favourite because they can relaxSome V-Class models feature entertainment systems in their cabin More

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      Meet England’s new Wags set to take Euro 2024 by storm, from a Dutch model to the daughter of a Hollywood movie star

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      SINCE Colleen and Posh took Baden-Baden by storm in 2006, England’s Wags have made sure they don’t miss out on the Euros.And today is no different – with boss Gareth Southgate encouraging the player’s wives and girlfriends to accompany them on major tournaments.Erica Correa could be set for a trip to Germany when the Euros kicks offColombian beauty Erica is the reported girlfriend of Marcus RashfordErica has appeared in magazines including GQ, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s HealthBut, with the Three Lions blessed with a lot of new talent in their squad, there will be plenty of newbies expected to travel to Germany this summer.From a Hollywood movie star’s model daughter to a stunning Colombian model, here’s the Wags making their tournament debuts to look out for.Erica CorreaStunning Colombian beauty Erica, 29, moved to Liverpool when she was five.By the age of 13 she was scouted by a modelling agency, and has since travelled to India, Greece, Milan and Los Angeles for glam photoshoots.Read more England newsThe gorgeous South American has appeared in magazines including GQ, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health.While in 2018, she appeared in Tom Grennan’s music video for Sober as his love interest.She was seen by onlookers getting close to Marcus Rashford in a Manchester nightclub.Laura Celia ValkAs The Sun exclusively revealed, Jude Bellingham’s new girlfriend is glam Dutch beauty Laura.Most read in FootballEngland footie star Jude Bellingham’s new girlfriend is a lads’ mag pin-up in her native NetherlandsFrom underwear modelling with Lounge or Gooseberry Intimates to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.The 25-year-old is also the owner of her own social media consultancy agency and studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science.She is a hot commodity thanks to her huge following on social media.Laura boasts 350,000 followers on Instagram, while her TikTok page has 310,000 fans and over six million likes.Dutch beauty Laura Celia Valk is reportedly dating Jude BellinghamModel Laura has starred in Pretty Little Thing campaignsLaura has 350,000 followers on Instagram, while her TikTok page has 310,000 fans and over six million likesEllie AldersonGorgeous Ellie is the mother of Ollie Watkins’ children.She has a twin sister, Sofie, who regularly shares pics of the pair together on Instagram.Ellie has a diploma in interior design.She has been in a relationship with the Aston Villa hotshot since 2018 and the couple live together in Birmingham.Ellie Alderson has a diploma in interior designEllie has been in a romance with footballer Ollie Watkins since 2018Ollie and Ellie are the proud parents of two kidsIris LawIris, 23, was always destined to be an actress and model.She is the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost, who studied textiles at Central Saint Martins.The pretty blonde has appeared in adverts for Marc Jacobs, La Perla, and Stella McCartney, as well as Lacoste, Calvin Klein, and Versace.While in 2021, Dior Beauty made her an ambassador for their brand.Iris followed her parents into acting – appearing as Soo Catwoman in Danny Boyle’s Sex Pistols TV series, Pistol.She has been seen out with Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.Iris Law has been seen with Trent Alexander-ArnoldModel and actress Iris is the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frostread more sport featuresDani DyerJarrod Bowen’s missus, Dani is also the daughter of a British film star – with her dad being professional cockney Danny Dyer.Dani, 27, made her name on Love Island – winning the fourth series in 2018 alongside Jack Fincham.They split after a year, and she rekindled a romance with ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence soon after.They welcomed a son together, although Dani and Kimmence broke up after he was jailed for three and a half years after scamming two elderly men out of £34,000.By 2021, she confirmed her romance with West Ham’s Bowen – welcoming twins last year.Reality TV star Dani Dyer would be a welcome addition to England’s Wags in GermanyDani made her name as a contestant on Love Island in 2018Jarrod Bowen and Dani got together in 2021England’s new Euros WagsENGLAND football stars will be hoping their other halves will bring them good luck in Germany this summer and SunSport runs down the new faces to expect to see.

      Erica Correa: We exclusively revealed Man Utd star Marcus Rashford has been growing close to the Colombia-born model.
      Laura Celia Valk: The Dutch stunner is rumoured to be dating Jude Bellginham and staying in his Madrid mansion.
      Ellie Alderson: The interior designer is with Ollie Watkins, who will be hoping for a place on the plane after missing the last Euros and World Cup.
      Dani Dyer: The actor and reality TV star is going out with Jarrod Bowen, who is in fine form and in line for a Euros call up.
      Annie Keating: Girlfriend to Anthony Gordon, who is vying for a place in England’s competitive frontline.
      Iris Law: The model and daughter to actor Jude sparked romance rumours with Trent Alexander-Arnold after they were spotted together.

      Annie KeatingAnnie prefers to keep her personal life private.But, it is believed she met Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon when the pair were at school.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey have been spotted in public a handful of times, including at his Toon unveiling.Her Instagram is private, but occasionally she uses her X account to champion her boyfriend.Annie Keating is Anthony Gordon’s childhood sweetheart More

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      How Liverpool could play under Arne Slot next season and what three key changes may mean for stars’ futures at Anfield

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      TALK of Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool has dominated the closing weeks of the Premier League season.But it now appears Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will be taking the reigns at Anfield from next season after the Reds agreed a £9million-plus compensation deal with the Dutch outfit.Arne Slot is set to take over at Liverpool next seasonCredit: GettyIt comes with Jurgen Klopp stepping down at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamySlot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
      Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss.

      Feyenoord are on course for another Champions League campaignThe 45-year-old has been backed to guide Liverpool to English title number 20 by Netherlands World Cup icon Johnny Rep.Slot will be ending a successful spell in charge of Feyenoord, having turned down an offer from Spurs last summer, and he also impressed in his time at AZ Alkmaar.While he is known for his trust in youth and commitment to attacking football, it still remains to be seen just how much he will look to change at Anfield.From a tactical standpoint Slot tends to prefer to play in a 4-2-3-1 shape while Liverpool play a 4-3-3 system, though there is little difference between the two in terms of how they look in possession.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe biggest differences will be in recruitment and the kind of profiles who play in the system.Below we have taken a look at three things we are likely to see from Slot’s Liverpool and look at what it could mean for the current squad.Deep build-upHow Slot lines up his Feyenoord teamHow the current Liverpool team may look in that systemSlot is one of the new breed of coaches in football who favour an extremely deep build-up from the back involving the goalkeeper, defenders and two deep central midfielders.Feyenoord can sometimes look like a 2-4 or 2-3 when building out from the back depending on the two midfielders, who have frequently been Mats Wieffer and Quinten Timber.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe two central defenders will split out and give options deep, while the fullbacks usually push further forward to the same line as the central midfielders. The two midfielders will then either be on the same line playing as a two or have one sitter with the other staggering and pushing higher.Awkward moment Sky Sports reporter grabbed by security as he asks Liverpool target Arne Slot question live on airHere we see the Feyenoord’s structure with a staggered build up structureBall progression from these deeper areas tends to fall to the two central defenders, who are tasked with being comfortable on the ball and being able to make progressive line-breaking passes.At Feyenoord this season we have seen Slot use David Hancko in this kind of role. At Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk tends to be the defender tasked with a similar role.The typical build up from Feyenoord in a 2-4 structure has the two CBs staying deep as the fullbacks go further forwardVan Dijk has the ability to effectively progress the ball and is comfortable in possession, though this is not as true in the case of Ibrahima Konate. Consequently, Konate’s position may be under threat in the new system.Liverpool go DutchWHO’S who in the Liverpool dugout next season.
      Manager Arne Slot, 45
      Slot has led Feyenoord for three seasons, wining the Eredivisie title in 2023 and the KNVB Cup in  2024.
      A former footballer in Holland, he is known to be a perfectionist and favours attacking football like Jurgen Klopp.
      Assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, 49
      Hulshoff currently serves as Ronald Koeman’s assistant manager with the Holland national team and also works alongside Slot at Feyenoord.
      He has had two spells as manager at little-known Dutch side Cambuur.
      Head of performance Ruben Peeters, 31
      A former fitness coach at Genk, Peeters has been working with Slot at Feyenoord since 2021. 
      The Belgian has a Master’s Degree in Sports Sciences.
      Chief analyst Etienne Reijnen, 37
      Former centre back who retired from football in 2020 to move into coaching.
      In October 2023, Reijnen joined Feyenoord as assistant coach, to focus on analysing and providing technical advise to Arne Slot.

      And this could result in 21-year-old Jarell Quansah being given the nod ahead of him.However, it is more likely they will look to recruit for the position in the summer.Importance of the midfield pivotPerhaps the most important aspect of Slot’s system of play at Feyenoord is the midfield pivot, which refers to the two deepest midfield players in the system. This season the responsibility has typically fallen to 24-year-old Wieffer and 22-year-old Timber to give the team the platform to build and move into the final third.Arne Slot’s record is WORSE than Erik ten Hag’s
      ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
      Should he swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League, Slot will follow in the footsteps of fellow follically-challenged Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
      Ten Hag left Ajax to become Manchester United manager in 2022.
      But he has suffered a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and appears to be a dead-man walking despite making the FA Cup final.
      With Slot seemingly destined for Anfield, fans won’t be able to help but compare his record in Holland with Ten Hag’s.
      And Reds supporters won’t like what they see.
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      Players in this role need to be strong and disciplined in defence and have the ability to be create in the attacking phase while finding progress the ball from deeper positions.For the most part Liverpool have played with a single pivot and this means it may take some time to adjust to a double pivot with the new angles and spacing. Here the ball goes into Wieffer as he takes a touch to open out before progressing the ballWhile Wataru Endo has impressed as a single pivot at points this season, he may be the one to miss out if Liverpool transition to a two at the base of the midfield.World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is ready made for this role, while Conor Bradley’s emergence at right-back could finally see Trent Alexander-Arnold completely moved into centre-midfield.In the attacking phase the midfielders need to contribute in the final third such as here as Wieffer passes to Calvin Stengs before he squares the ball for a goalAlexander-Arnold moved from fullback to this role at the end of last season and the beginning of this season.However, it might now be time for him to make the change permanently.Regardless, it will represent a change for Liverpool.And again it would not be a surprise to see Liverpool look to recruit a player to play in this role, possibly by snapping up Wieffer.Final third creativityLiverpool under Klopp have been famous for their use of a “inside forwards” in the wide areas with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz proving incredibly effective. This led to some very impressive goal scoring seasons but it worked for the most part because the central striker was told to drop deep and create space.This season Liverpool shifted to play with the striker leading the line and staying as the highest player which could play into the hands of Slot due to his use of Santiago Gimenez in a similar role at Feyenoord.This will, in turn, create space deeper with the wide attackers and the central attacking midfielder expected to come deep to receive the ball and then look to penetrate and attack into space.Here Igor Paixao drops deep to receive with Gimenez so Feyenoord can exploit and there are immediately runners looking to attack this spaceUnder Slot we can expect to see the wingers look to maintain wide positions as they stay on the outside and stretch the opposition. This could have a direct impact on the future of Salah with interest likely to return from the Saudi league this could very well be the point in which Liverpool look to cash in on their attacking talisman.Here Stengs in possession for Feyenoord which is a position Szoboslzai in particular would thrive inThe space created by the wingers staying on the outside can then be exploited by the 10 in the attacking midfield position, which could prove to work for Dominik Szoboszlai or even Cody Gakpo.Indeed, this is one position Liverpool do already appear to have strength in depth.The use of the three players behind the striker for Slot will be one of the biggest changes to the system of play that we have seen from Klopp from the last few seasons. Stretching the pitch wide and using central players to create could well create more space for Darwin Nunez to thrive as the central striker.READ MORE SUN STORIESConclusionLiverpool fans are going to have to get used to a new man in the dugout from next season and there is no doubt Klopp will leave a huge hole to fill. With that said the system that Arne Slot prefers to play is flexible and effective and appears ready made to succeed on the European level and in the Premier League.How Slot’s Liverpool may look after some transfers from FeyenoordWhat they have said about Arne Slot

      MATT WADE, head of sporting strategy at Feyenoord
      “He is a brilliant communicator, and consultative, but also clear at the same time.
      “He is quite cautious, quite introverted, but very rule based and principled, which means everyone knows where they stand.
      “And he is not paranoid, which allows freedom for specialists to operate.”
      SANDER WESTERVELD, former Liverpool goalkeeper and team-mate of Arne Slot
      “When I played with Arne at Sparta, you could see that he would become a coach.
      “He was a leader, a No10 midfielder and someone who would change tactics by himself.
      “The job he has done at Feyenoord makes him the perfect fit for Liverpool.”
      Dutch football journalist MARCEL VAN DER KRAAN
      “I’ve followed Feyenoord for 40 years. Not since the days of Johan Cruyff at Ajax in the 1980s has there been a coach so attack-minded in the Dutch league.
      “Cruyff only had a few disciples who followed him and one of them was Pep Guardiola.”
      Arsenal star REISS NELSON who played 31 games under Slot on loan at Feyenoord
      “I felt like Arne Slot is a great manager. He really got me into my rhythm.
      “He gave me a lot of opportunities to play and I excelled.” More

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      Inside Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood’s sponsorships, from his seven-figure Pepsi deal to her fashion line with Boohoo

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      HE is football’s most marketable face – blessed with talent and good looks.She is the elegant model who has bagged fashion contracts with the likes of online fashion giant Boohoo, and continues to be the ultimate fashionista.Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood have become football’s power coupleGlam Sasha has scored modelling contracts and fashion deals with the likes of BoohooCredit: InstagramGrealish has just signed a seven-figure deal with PepsiTogether, they are British football’s most marketable couple.From growing up in Solihull in the West Midlands as love struck teenagers to their epic rise as front page news, Jack Grealish and Sasha Attwood, both 28, are making a mint through endorsements.Grealish has signed a seven-figure deal with Pepsi to become the company’s latest brand ambassador.Speaking about the deal, he said: “I’m buzzing to partner with Pepsi Max as a global brand ambassador.Read more Jack Grealish news”Pepsi Max has a great heritage working with the biggest names in world football, and I’m excited to join their mission to unlock enjoyment for football fans around the world and encourage everyone to play the beautiful game!”Sasha is also raking it in by using her beauty and online presence – and some 250,000 followers on Instagram – to draw attention to a variety of beauty and fashion brands.Rich pickingsIncredibly, Jack is on course to make £100million BEFORE he turns 30.While industry insiders have said that he could make £1million a year from his exploits on and off the pitch.Most read in FootballEarlier this year, he signed a staggering boot deal with German sportswear giant Puma for a reputed £10million a year.Jack Grealish’s dog did ‘the biggest s***’ on Man City’s training pitch as England star reveals unusual habitsGrealish said of his £200,000-a-week Puma deal: “They are a brand that’s really caught my eye in the last few years.“Especially recently, the collabs they are doing with other brands — the people they have on board now in NBA, F1 and football — it’s really eye-catching and it was a no-brainer for me.”Off the pitch, Jack cuts a fashionable figure.Shortly after his exploits at Euro 2022, and signing for Man City in a £100million deal, the down-to-earth Brummie got a call from Gucci.The Italian fashion house, famous for using A-listers like Jared Leto and Harry Styles in their ad campaigns, chose Grealish to wear their stylish clothing.He was reportedly paid £10million for the privilege to model the designer threads.Before that, the footballer also signed a deal with online retailer boohooMAN.Again, that one was worth big money. He was paid somewhere in the tune of £1million to showcase his own range.It is understood razor brand Gillette is also eyeing up Jack to join their stable of global sporting personalities.Gucci signed Grealish up to be one of their global ambassadorsFashionista Grealish shows off his love of Gucci with this outfitCredit: GettyBoohooMAN signed Grealish up to front one of their fashion linesCredit: BOOHOONot to be left behindBusiness is booming for Sasha too.Before Jack was the £100million man, she had established herself as a model.She was discovered aged 13 on a shopping trip to Birmingham with her mum.After that, she appeared in various campaigns, including for House of Fraser.But it’s since Jack and Sasha have emerged as a football power couple that things have really taken off for the Solihull beauty.She has signed with Elite Model Management and has built up a huge online social media following.An incredible 264,000 followers on Instagram make her an attractive proposition for brands.Skincare is a huge market for her, with L’Oreal featuring in paid partnerships online and make-up tutorial videos she posts.In 2021, Sasha followed Jack in working with Boohoo, and she is also regular model for Pretty Little Thing.Blessed with stunning looks, Sasha is a hit with fashion and beauty brandsCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebeccaSasha dazzles for Pretty Little Thing – one of her many endorsers – in a glam photoshootCredit: PrettyLittleThingSasha also modelled maternity gear for a Boohoo rangeCredit: BooHooWith 250,000 followers online, Sasha is a huge pull for brandsUnlike the Three Lions star, she didn’t have her own line. Instead, she modelled various ranges.That included maternity wear – with Sacha wearing a fake bump for the photoshoot.The new Posh and BecksJack and Sacha have been labelled the ‘new Posh and Becks’.And although they haven’t been seen wearing a matching leather look, they are well on their way to becoming a commercial success like those two.READ MORE SUN STORIESOne source told The Sun: “Jack and Sasha are being jokingly called the new Posh and Becks by some of his mates because of their fashion deals.“He is the man of the moment in football but he’s got plenty of female fans too, and with Sasha, those around them think they could become a new power couple. They’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.”Grealish and Sasha have been compared to Posh and Becks by friendsCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebeccaBut they are yet to commit a fashion faux pas like the Beckhams did back wearing matching leather suitsCredit: GettyExpect Grealish and Attwood to continue to rake it inCredit: Instagram More

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      Meet Arsenal and Tottenham’s stunning Wags, as the Premier League giants go head-to-head in the North London derby

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      IT’S a North London derby with everything to play for.Arsenal make the short trip to local rivals Tottenham on Sunday – knowing a victory will maintain their title charge.Vlada Zinchenko will be watching all the action in the North London derbyJournalist Vlada is a regular at the Emirates – cheering Oleksandr onBut Spurs have high aspirations themselves – and are still in the hunt for a Champions League top four finish.Watching all the action unfold will be the players’ wives and girlfriends.From a Ukrainian TV presenter who questioned Pep Guardiola’s tactics to a mum who bravely addressed her post-pregnancy stretch marks after having twins, here’s North London’s finest Wags.Vlada ZinchenkoStunning Vlada, 27,  is a sports TV presenter and journalist who has worked in the Ukraine for their Premier League coverage.Read more football newsBack in 2020, she earned notoriety after criticising Pep Guardiola’s tactics following a shock Champions League elimination to Lyon.But since her husband Oleksandr Zinchenko swapped City for Arsenal, she’s not had any complaints about Mikel Arteta.And she has been seen in the stands wearing the jersey – matched with a red mini skirt.Kennedy AlexaStunner Kennedy lived in Los Angeles before she was swept off her feet by Tottenham’s James Maddison.Most read in FootballThey have since had three children together – Leo Cruz in 2021, and twins Rome and Delilah.The model was then championed on social media by mums for showing off her stretch marks from her last pregnancy, admitting they were tough to embrace but how proud she was to give birth to three healthy children.Fans say Martin Odegaard ‘winning on and off the pitch’ as stunning Wag dances in stands as Arsenal batter ChelseaKennedy has since returned to fashion photoshoots and is more in demand than ever. Brave Kennedy Alexa revealed her stretch marks after having twinsCredit: InstagramSpurs playmaker James Maddison poses with missus KennedyCredit: InstagramMilly WhiteMilly and Ben White have enjoyed a whirlwind romance.The Gunners right-back got together with the Instagram model in 2022.White wasted very little time before popping the question on a luxury holidayThe happy couple shared pictures of their engagement, including one of their matching ‘I love you’ wrist tattoos.Then, in May 2023 the pair said their ‘I do’s’ at a private ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.Milly and Ben White have enjoyed a whirlwind romance since meeting in 2022Credit: Instagram @milly_adamsThe pair got married at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London a year after meetingEldina AhmicBosnian beauty Eldina began dating Dejan Kulusevski in 2020, when the Spurs ace played for Serie A giants Parma.Football must have been a hot topic for the pair, because at the time she played for Swedish side, IF Brommapojkarna.Back in December, Kulusevksi scored in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest and dedicated the goal to his wife and future child.Stuffing the ball underneath his jersey, he then proceeded to make the heart sign with his hands.Eldina Ahmic played professional football in SwedenCredit: Instagram @eldinaahmicEldina began dating Dejan Kulusevski in 2020, when he played for Serie A giants ParmaCredit: Instagram @dejan.k10Claudia KiwiorStunning blonde Claudia is the flamboyant twerking wife of Arsenal’s Polish defender Jakub Kiwior.She goes under the stage name Redheaded and has her own clothing label aimed at dancers.Kowalczyk is a competitive twerker –  and won the Queen of Twerking Competition in Germany in 2017, and was a semi-finalist in the European Twerk Champions in 2018.She is a regular in the stands at the Emirates – cheering her beau on.Claudia Kiwior is a professional twerker – winning competitions around Europe for her dancingThe glam dancer goes under the moniker Claudia RedheadCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babeJakub Kiwior and Claudia cut a fashionable pair togetherCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babeEstela BragaThe Brazilian beauty is married to Spurs left-back Emerson Royal.They met in 2020 and are now madly in love, with the Spurs star occasionally posting sweet messages to her on social media.Estela has been seen at Spurs games showing her support for Royal and the club.Earlier this season, she welcomed their son the day after Royal was in action against Sheffield United.Estela Braga is a stunning Brazilian beauty cheering on SpursCredit: Instagram @bragaestelaEmerson Royal and Estela have settled into London life wellCredit: Instagram @bragaestelaSophia WeberGerman beauty Sophia has been with Arsenal’s in-form Kai Havertz since they were lovestruck teenagers.She joined Instagram at the end of 2020 and already boasts over 390,000 followers.In recent months, she has become close to Martin Odegaard’s partner (more on her later) and they go to games together.She also loves to travel and took in a break to Paris recently.Sophia Weber cheered on her man at the 2022 World Cup in QatarCredit: GettyKai Havertz and Sophie are childhood sweetheartsJosephine HojbjergLove is still in the air for Josephine and Pierre Hojbjerg.The lovebirds are so enamoured with each other, they married twice.They first walked down the aisle in 2019 at Copenhagen City Hall in a ceremony that was so low-key even Hojbjerg’s mother was not invited.But in 2021, the occasion in Osterbro was much more lavish. It was attended by family and friends, including Leicester City defender Jannick Vestergaard.Josephine Hojbjerg is so loved up with her Spurs footballer husbandCredit: Instagram @josephinesiwJosephine and Pierre Hojbjerg enjoyed two weddings in 2019 and 2021Credit: Instagram @josephinesiwHelene SpillingHelene began dating Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard during the 2022-2023 campaign.She is a dancer who has featured on ‘Skal vi Danse’, Norway’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.She went on to win the competition in 2021.READ MORE SUN STORIESHelene has over 145,000 followers on Instagram, where she posts updates on her dancing and pictures of herself enjoying the good life life.They recently added a puppy to their home, needless to say it’s probably a Gooner.Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard and Helene Spilling began dating last seasonCredit: Instagram / @odegaard.98Gorgeous Helene is a dancer who appeared on Norway’s version of Strictly Come DancingCredit: Instagram / @odegaard.98 More