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      Meet Spurs target Milik’s model Wag Jessica, who he chatted up in a shopping centre when she was 16 and out with her mum

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      IT was love at first sight for Spurs target Arkadiusz Milik when he first clapped eyes on future fiancee Jessica Ziolek.
      The Napoli hitman, who was an aspiring teenage footballer in Poland at the time, spied the 25-year-old beauty in a shopping centre and knew he had to make his move.

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      Meet Jessica Ziolek, the stunning Wag of Spurs target Arkadiusz MilikCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      Milik met Jessica when she was 16 at a shopping centre

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      Ziolek is a model and fashion designerCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

      Undeterred by the presence of then-16-year-old Jessica’s mum on the scene, Milik casually asked the stunner for her number.
      But Ziolek, playing hard to get, initially joked he should find her on Facebook.
      SHOPPING AROUND
      When 17-year-old Milik went to a Polish shopping centre, he never would’ve imagined he’d be shopping for a future wife.
      However, he spotted Ziolek when she was searching for a gift for her sister’s husband in the men’s department, and couldn’t keep his eyes off her.

      “At one point, my mum noticed that a certain boy was watching me all the time,” Ziolek told Viva!
      “‘Mum, leave me alone!’ I said at first. Then the mysterious man came up and asked for my phone number.
      “As a rule, I do not give my number to strangers, I said teasingly that he could find me on Facebook.”

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      Ziolek was shopping for a present for her sister’s husband when Milik spied herCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      Initially, Jessica was reluctant to hand over her numberCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      Ziolek joked that Milik should look her up on FacebookCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      25-year-old Ziolek is from PolandCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      Milik and Ziolek had to spend six months apart from one another when he signed for Bayer Leverkusen in 2013Credit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      Ziolek’s mum said she had to finish school before she could move to Germany with MilikCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot
      HE HAD TO WAIT FOR HER
      In 2013, Milik and Ziolek were forced to live apart when he signed for German side Bayer Leverkusen.

      Her family believed it was important she stayed in Poland to finish her studies.
      “I wanted to do it (move) earlier, because I knew that my place was with him,” she told Gala in 2018.
      “But my mother told me to stay in Poland and pass my secondary school-leaving examination.”
      Six months later the two were reunited.
      SHE’S IN FASHION
      Ziolek has modelled for fashion campaigns in Poland and Italy.
      But now she’s a designer in her own right, having launched the Wild Mascot clothing brand in 2019.
      And it can be found in prestigious boutiques in Italy too.

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      Ziolek has modelled in campaigns in Poland and ItalyCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      In 2019 Ziolek launched her own fashion lineCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      Ziolek’s fashion brand, worn here, is called Wild MascotCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

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      Ziolek models her own brand’s clothingCredit: Instagram / @jessica_ziolek / Wild Mascot

      Ziolek’s designs are sold in the Michele Franzese boutiques, alongside fashion giants like Yves Saint Laurent.
      If she moves to North London, there’s plenty of trendy boutiques here that could stock her clothes.
      Maybe she’ll get fellow Spurs Wags to model it too.

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      Man Utd wonderkid Joe Hugill, aged 16, is 6ft 2in striker who plays like Kane and scored winning pen in EFL Trophy win

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      MESSI, Salah, Maradona… Joe Hugill is in good company.
      Like those star forwards, the Manchester United wonderkid is blessed with a magical left foot capable of hurting the opposition.

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      Joe Hugill scored the winning penalty – with his right foot – against Rochdale in the EFL TrophyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      It’s why the Red Devils paid Sunderland £300,000 for the 16-year-old back in the summer.
      Hugill impressed with United’s U21 team in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy win over Rochdale, coming close when he hit the woodwork and scoring the winning penalty (with his right foot) in a shootout after the sides drew 0-0 after 90 minutes.
      The 6ft 2in frame showed he is a capable target man – as comfortable receiving the ball on the deck as he is leaping for a long ball in the air.
      Here’s why the Old Trafford hierarchy moved quick to secure Hugill’s services in the summer, beating off competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.

      A TRUE MACKEM
      Born and bred in Sunderland, Hugill spent his entire youth career at his boyhood club.
      In recent years, the Black Cats have produced an incredible array of talent.
      England goalie Jordan Pickford and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson have risen to the top after coming through the ranks in the North East.
      Josh Maja made waves in the Sunderland first team before he was signed by Bordeaux, where he is thriving in France.

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      Hugill was born and bred in Sunderland

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      In the summer United paid Sunderland £300,000 for Hugill’s servicesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And Sam Greenwood earned rave reviews for Arsenal’s youth sides, after joining the Gunners in 2018 from the EFL League One side, and recently earned a £3million move to Leeds United.
      Like those mentioned, Hugill shone at the ‘Academy of Light’, playing for both the U18s and U23s.
      TECHNICALLY SOUND
      First thing you’ll notice about Hugill’s game is his touch.
      When the ball is played to feet it sticks, and he’s able to bring others into the game with his link-up play.
      But there’s also goals to his game too.
      On his Premier League 2 debut, with Sunderland rock bottom of the table, he scored twice against West Ham in a 4-2 defeat.
      Hugill also scored a hat-trick against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Youth Cup – alerting scouts to his abilities.

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      At 6ft 2in Hugill offers a presence in the boxCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Hugill boasts similarities to Harry KaneCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Hugill impressed in the EFL Trophy win over RochdaleCredit: Rex Features
      Although more slight in build, he has been compared to England hotshot Harry Kane in terms of his style of play.
      He’s not blessed with pace, but he certainly knows where the goal is.
      UNITED’S YOUTH PUSH
      Hugill is seen as one for the future by Nicky Butt, now head of first team development, but was formerly overseeing their youth set-up.

      The graduate of the ‘Class of ’92’ oversaw the arrivals of Tahith Chong, Charlie McCann, France youth stars Aliou Traore and Hannibal Mejbri, Arnau Puigmal, and Largie Ramazani in that role, until Nick Cox took over the reigns last year.
      And with his recommendation, Hugill was added to that list of promising youngsters.
      Perhaps the class of 2020 can be just as impressive as Beckham, the Nevilles, Scholes and Co in years to come.

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      Meet Liverpool star Jota’s stunning Portuguese Wag Rute Cardoso, who loves Peaky Blinders and amazes in a bikini

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      WHEN Diogo Jota made his £41million move from Wolves to Liverpool, no one was happier for the Portuguese star than his stunning missus.
      Proud Rute Cardoso, 24, joined the winger at his unveiling – posing for a snap with her beloved, while holding up his No.20 shirt.

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      Meet the gorgeous Wag of Liverpool star Diogo Jota, Rute CardosoCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      Cardoso is Jota’s high-school sweetheartCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      She has joined Jota every step of the way through his football careerCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

      The pretty brunette has been with Jota every step of the way on his football journey.
      They met when they were just 13, and have been together ever since.
      Like any footballers’ Wag, Rute has taken to a glam lifestyle with ease.
      And she is even settled into UK-living watching her favourite TV show Peaky Blinders.

      CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS
      Diogo and Rute began dating in 2013, when they got together at high-school in Porto.
      And they’ve been inseparable, as the supportive beauty has followed her beau wherever his football career has taken him.
      From his early days training with Pacos Ferreira to Porto to a spell in Spain at Atletico Madrid and then to the Midlands with Wolves, Rute has been by Jota’s side.
      She’s a keen football fan, who regularly graced the Molineux pitch with Jota in snaps she posted on social media.

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      Cardoso met Jota when she was 13Credit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      Peaky Blinders fan Cardoso has settled in the UK wellCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      The glam Wag of Jota looks stunning in a bikiniCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      Rute is Diogo’s biggest supporterCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14
      How long before she treads on the hallowed turf at Anfield?
      In England, she’s also found her favourite TV show. Rute watches Peaky Blinders – revealing her love for the BBC series on social media.
      TRAVELING WAG
      Rute is a fan of travelling, often joining Jota on holidays of a lifetime.
      In recent years she has shared Instagram stories and photos on the beaches of the most glam places.
      Mauritius, check, Marbella, check, Maldives, check… and they aren’t afraid of trying something different.
      Whether it’s setting off on a jet-ski or lounging on a yacht, Rute seems to be in her element.
      THE PATTER OF TINY FEET
      Last month, Jota couldn’t wait to reveal his exciting news – he and Rute are expecting their first child together.
      “After another great season we are delighted to announce that we are waiting our 1st baby,” he wrote in a caption underneath a picture of the pair kissing.

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      Rute regularly shares snaps on her travels on social mediaCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      In recent years Rute has headed to fancy holiday destinations including Mauritius and the MaldivesCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      Rute loves to live a life of adventure with JotaCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      The fashionable Wag recently shared some happy news on InstagramCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

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      Jota and Rute are having their first baby togetherCredit: Instagram @rutecfcardoso14

      Rute also shared a snap holding a scan of the baby.
      A little one will add to their family, they also have a dog called Luna.
      Clearly, they’re over the moon.

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      Leeds boss Bielsa is a one-off, not least because he accepts his mistakes and doesn’t just blame the ref

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      IF coaches were not always using referees as scapegoats, then maybeVAR would never have been introduced and football would not be going through its current crisis with the hand ball law.
      But the Premier League can now count on one coach who is unlikelyto spend much time moaning about the officials. Marcelo Bielsa, the Argentine in charge of Leeds United, is far happier blaming himself.

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      Self-critical Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is happy to accept the blame for his perceived bad decisionsCredit: EPA

      He did it again after the weekend’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United.“The game was in its closing stages,” he explained after the match, “and I had to take off either Rodrigo or Partick Bamford. And Bamford is a player who is very useful helping us defend against opposing set pieces.”
      And so Rodrigo left the field. “But this change was not the right decision,” Bielsa continued, “because Bamford was tired and I should have kept Rodrigo on the field.”
      THE BLAME GAME
      Where many in football are insecure and reluctant to own up to anyerror, Bielsa appears to relish blaming himself.
      Still well remembered in Argentina is one of his first games in chargeof the national team, a 1-1 draw with Holland back in 1999.

      He made a change at half time, taking off Ariel Ortega and introducing Milan midfielder Andres Guglielminpietro for his international debut. It was not a happy occasion.
      Thirty five minutes later, Guly was himself hauled off and replaced by Hernan Crespo. Bielsa blamed himself, accepting that his tactical thinking had not been sound.
      And Guglielminpietro is also happy to blame Bielsa, as he made clear when he spoke to an Argentine radio station last year.
      “I suffered at the time and it still hurts me now,” he said.

      “I wouldn’t do it as a coach. I think [in a polite translation] that I should have told Bielsa where to go. If our paths cross now I believe I would tell him. But I should have done it twenty years ago.”

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      Bielsa’s time as Argentina boss was fraught with problemsCredit: Reuters

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      The maverick boss once questioned his own tactical thinking as Argentina bossCredit: AP:Associated Press
      CASE OF GUGLIELMINPIETRO
      A few months later, Bielsa brought Guglielminpietro off the benchonce more in a Copa America match against Colombia. It was a fiery occasion.
      Bielsa had to watch his centre forward Martin Palermo miss three penalties. Right back Javier Zanetti was sent off – and Bielsa, too, was given the red card.
      I was at the game, and vividly recall the post match press conference.It was the first time I had seen Bielsa, with his strange manner of not making eye contact, of staring at a point in space while he expressed himself in his own ornate brand of Spanish.
      One of the opening questions probed for his thoughts on the referee.
      “One doesn’t have the custom of discussing the match day officials,” he began, “but in respect to today’s referee…”

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      One thing Bielsa will never do is criticise match day officialsCredit: EPA

      At this point the whole room was imagining that Bielsa would condemnthe Paraguayan Ubaldo Aquino as a clown who should not be let anywhere near a field again.
      Instead he went on with “…. in respect to my expulsion the refereewas absolutely correct, because I protested in an ill mannered form.”
      It was instantly obvious that this man was a one-off, and that hiscareer would be well worth following – all the way to the Premier League.

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      Man City transfer signing Ruben Dias’ Wag is top pop star April Ivy who had a No1 hit in Portugal with Be Ok

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      LONG-DISTANCE love was tough during the coronavirus pandemic.
      Just ask Man City’s £64million signing Ruben Dias and his gorgeous pop star girlfriend April Ivy.

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      Meet April Ivy, the girlfriend of Man City bound Ruben DiasCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

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      Stunning Ivy, 21, is a pop starCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

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      Diaz and Ivy have been dating for two yearsCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

      The Portuguese international’s Wag moved to London before lockdown, as she continued to make her name in the music world.
      But the 21-year-old beauty is delighted Diaz, 23, is headed to Manchester.
      “Here we go”, she captioned a photo of the loved-up pair’s hands intertwined, after a deal was agreed with the Premier League giants.
      Who is the singer that stole the central defender’s heart?

      SHE’S HAD A NO1
      Like many of her counterparts from her homeland, April ( real-name Mariana Gonçalves) sings in English.
      And she has scored some success, earning a No1 hit in the Portuguese iTunes chart with her single Be Ok.
      Taken from her album game.of.love, the raunchy video features April showing off her dance moves and impressive vocal range.
      She is signed to Universal Music France, and is said to be finishing work on a new album in London.

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      Ivy has scored a No1 hit in her native PortugalCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

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      Be Ok reached the top of the Portuguese itunes chartsCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic
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      Ivy began playing the guitar at the age of nineCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

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      Fashionable Ivy is a brand ambassador for Italian clothing label TezenisCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

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      The sexy pop star has revealed she’s heading to Manchester to join DiasCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic
      April began playing the guitar from the age of nine.
      She’s also a brand ambassador for Italian clothing brand Tezenis.
      STAND BY YOUR MAN
      April reportedly began dating Dias two years ago.
      Since then, the two have been inseparable – and she’s clearly his biggest supporter.
      She regularly shared clips of Diaz on her social media – enjoying success with Benfica.

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      Ivy regularly shares supportive messages about Dias on social mediaCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

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      A keen football fan, Dias wears the Portuguese national jersey with prideCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

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      Back in Spring, Ivy and Diaz even performed togetherCredit: Instagram @aprilivymusic

      However, she hasn’t been shy to perform with her beau.
      Back in Spring, Diaz teamed up with the stunner and accompanied his missus on guitar.
      We wonder what life-long City fan Noel Gallagher makes of his skills with an axe?

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      Football’s biggest bromances, from Messi’s emotional note to departing Suarez to best buds Rice and Mount

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      THEY are the ballers who became bezzies.
      This week, Lionel Messi said goodbye to his pal Luis Suarez, who has left Barcelona to join Atletico Madrid.

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      Childhood friends Mason Mount and Declan Rice have emerged as football’s latest bromanceCredit: Getty – Contributor

      But the two South Americans aren’t the only group of best buds in elite football.
      SunSport rounds up football’s biggest mates.
      Messi & Suarez
      The Uruguayan has said his emotional goodbye to his team-mates and cleared out his locker in the dressing room after six seasons at the Camp Nou.
      He was joined by an emotional Leo Messi, who has slammed the club’s treatment of his pal in the past, to wish Suarez all the best at rivals Atletico Madrid.

      Messi even took time to share a snap of the pair together one final time in the dressing room, and you can bet there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.
      He captioned the photo: “I was already getting the idea but today I entered the locker room and the card really fell.
      “How difficult it is going to be not to continue sharing the day to day with you, both on the pitch and outside. We will miss you so much. It was many years, many mates, lunches, dinners … Many things that will never be forgotten, every day together.
      “It will be strange to see you with another shirt and much more to face you. You deserved to be fired as what you are: one of the most important players in the club’s history, achieving important things both as a group and individually.

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      Lionel Messi poses with Luis Suarez in the Camp Nou dressing room one final timeCredit: Instagram
      “And not to get kicked out like they did. But the truth is that at this point nothing surprises me.
      “I wish you all the best in this new challenge. I love you very much, I love you very much. See you soon friend.”
      Lingard & Rashford
      FROM quirky handshakes to holiday snaps, the two Red Devils regularly give the world an insight into their bond through social media.
      Jesse Lingard says he sees Marcus Rashford, five years his junior, as a little brother in the United squad.
      He has nicknamed him ‘beansprouts’ and says their friendship stemmed from defending him during a feisty Manchester derby in 2016.
      “He got into a little bit of beef and I had to be there for him, and from then it’s carried on and I’ll always be there for him no matter what,” Lingard said.

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      Jesse Lingard sees Marcus Rashford as like his little brother and nicknamed him ‘beansprouts’Credit: Instagram @marcusrashford
      Lovren & Salah
      FOR Dejan Lovren and Mohamed Salah, there was an instant connection.
      When Salah arrived at Liverpool in 2017, the two men discussed their tough upbringings and, from there, they were virtually inseparable.
      Lovren revealed: “From day one, we felt this connection.
      “We have been talking a lot, we were talking about private things and we have a similar background, a tough life from the beginning.
      “And then with his normality, how he can talk to you and when you see how he thinks… we are good friends, coffee, jokes!”
      Lovren has since moved on to Zenit Saint Petersburg.

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      Dejan Lovren and Mohamed Salah had an instant connection at LiverpoolCredit: PA:Press Association
      Alli & Dier
      WHEN Dele Alli signed for Tottenham from Milton Keynes Dons in 2015, he quickly bonded with his fellow newbie.
      Eric Dier had signed from Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon and the two quickly formed a friendship that culminated in appearing alongside each other on the Gogglebox sofa.
      The Channel 4 programme gave fans an insight into their friendship as the pair bickered over a cuppa tea on telly.
      But they’re not afraid to talk about their bond either, with Dele once saying: “Love’s a strong word but we do really like each other.”

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      Dele Alli and Eric Dier became close mates at Tottenham and ended up on Gogglebox togetherCredit: Channel 4
      Pogba & Lukaku
      IF it wasn’t for Agent Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku wouldn’t have ended up at Man United.
      In the summer of 2017, when the big Belgian was choosing between a transfer to Chelsea and United, he was holidaying with Pogba in an LA mansion.
      There was little doubt where he would end up.
      After that, the two superstars were virtually inseparable, hanging out, playing basketball and sharing private jets.
      So much so that both players looked for a move out of Manchester last summer, with Lukaku ending up at Inter Milan but Pogba remaining.

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      Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku holidayed together in LA before the Belgian signed for Man United
      Aubameyang & Lacazette
      THEY were always Gunner be mates.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed for Arsenal in January 2018 and immediately struck up a friendship with fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette.
      Aubameyang remembers: “I came to Arsenal and there he was. It was good to see him. It was love at first sight!”
      Their bond off the pitch has helped them on it, with the duo helping the club win the FA Cup this season.

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      Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have formed a partnership both on and off the pitch at ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Mount & Rice
      IT was in Chelsea’s academy, at the age of seven, that Mason Mount and Declan Rice began their friendship.
      Both families holidayed together and travelled Europe, watching the boys play for the Blues, and their bond endured Chelsea’s decision to release Rice at the age of 14 – which made Mount’s mum cry.
      Now the two midfielders have been able to team up again while playing for their country after being selected by Gareth Southgate.
      And Mount provided the most hilarious video last summer when he surprised a sleeping Rice while they were on holiday together.

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      Childhood mates Rice and Mount have gone on holiday together for many yearsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/masonmount10/?hl=en

      Kolasinac & Ozil
      IF any Prem star has proved their bezzie loyalty it’s Sead Kolasinac to Mesut Ozil.
      In the face of knife-wielding moped thugs, Kolasinac leapt from Ozil’s car and defended his Arsenal pal with whom he has formed a strong bond.
      German Ozil vowed to take Kolasinac under his wing when he arrived at Arsenal in 2017, and since then the two men — and their wives — have become best friends.
      Last summer, both couples got married and attended each other’s wedding while the two men dyed their hair blonde after losing a bet.

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      Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil became best buds at Arsenal while their wives have connected tooCredit: Instagram/ m10_officia

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      Sead Kolasinac fought off moped muggers armed with a knifeCredit: Enterprise News and Pictures
      Fabregas & Suarez & Messi
      IT is the friendship group football fans would dream to be a part of.
      Messi, Suarez and Cesc Fabregas, who all met at Barcelona, have formed a small clique of some of the world’s greatest footballing talent.
      With their respective partners ⁠— Antonella Roccuzzo, Sofia Balbi and Daniella Semaan ⁠— all friends as well, the group regularly holiday together in giant luxury villas and yachts.
      There was even a suggestion in 2017 that the group racked up a £32,630 bill during a dinner on the Spanish island of Ibiza.

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      Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas, Luis Suarez and their wives have become close friends and regularly holiday togetherCredit: Instagram @antonelaroccuzzo
      Firmino & Coutinho
      THEIR time together at Anfield was relatively short but extremely sweet.
      Fellow Brazilians Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho formed a formidable partnership in Jurgen Klopp’s fierce attack.
      So it came as a blow to Firmino when Coutinho made the £142million switch to Barcelona in January 2018.
      Firmino said: “He made his decision to join Barcelona, but every time we play for the Seleção we have a chat and maintain that friendship.
      “He’s an exceptional guy – one of the best friends football has given me.”

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      Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino formed a close bond while at Liverpool togetherCredit: Instagram, @roberto_firmino
      Nolan & Carroll
      WHEN Andy Carroll was bailed for an assault charge in 2010, he turned to his best mate Kevin Nolan.
      Having become close friends at Newcastle, Nolan allowed his pal to live with his family on two conditions — reading Peppa Pig to his kids and being in bed by 11pm!
      But it still came as some surprise when the former Liverpool striker named Nolan in his dream 5-a-side team alongside superstars such as Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez.
      Nolan responded by saying: “Well, me and Andy are mates so he’s looking after his mucker!”

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      Kevin Nolan and Andy Carroll are such good mates that Nolan let Carroll live with himCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      And when bromances go bad…Owen and Shearer
      A lethal strike partnership, the darlings of England’s first-team, whose relationship spiralled from good mates to a public spat.
      Michael Owen’s autobiography Reboot: My Life lifted the lid on a bitter feud that began during his time at Newcastle.

      The two English heavyweights went toe-to-toe on Twitter after Owen’s book claimed Alan Shearer had questioned his professionalism at St. James’ Park.
      Shearer took aim at Owen by highlighting his hefty wages at Newcastle before Owen shot back by questioning Shearer’s loyalty to Newcastle.
      Let’s hope the other bezzies in this list aren’t slinging mud at each other in ten years’ time.

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      Alan Shearer and Michael Owen’s friendship has fallen apart and spiralled into a public spatCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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