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      Marcus Rashford’s girlfriend joins smart WAG group who combine brains and beauty with first-class degrees

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      MARCUS Rashford is not the only footballer to have a Wag who has really made the grades.
      The Manchester United and England star will have been chuffed when his girlfriend Lucia Loi this week graduated with a first-class honours degree.

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      Marcus Rashford with his girlfriend, Lucia Loi, who has just graduated with a first-class honours degree
      She is the latest in a squad of women who are scoring major life goals to rival their famous football star fellas.
      Many have earned good degrees and gone on to forge successful careers for themselves in business, science and more.
      Here, Yasmin Harisha reveals the Wags who studied hard – and are working harder. 

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      Megan Davison is married to England goalkeeper Jordan PickfordCredit: instagram/megan_davison
      Megan Davison
      Wife of Jordan Pickford, Everton. Degree in Childhood Studies.

      JORDAN is a goalie – and it looks like Megan is a keeper.
      The England footballer met his childhood sweetheart at St Robert of Newminster RC secondary school in Washington, Tyne and Wear when she was 14.

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      Jordan and Megan have been together since they were teenagersCredit:

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      Jordan starred for England at the 2018 World CupCredit: PA:Press Association
      Megan, 23, went on to graduate from Sunderland University with a 2:1 in 2017.
      In February last year she gave birth to their son Arlo.

      Jordan, 26, wore ripped jeans at their register office wedding in March before they flew to the Maldives.

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      Fern Hawkins has a degree in Science and Physiotherapy
      Fern Hawkins
      Fiancee of Harry Maguire, Manchester United. Degree in Science and Physiotherapy
      FERN and Harry have been dating since they were teenagers in Sheffield.
      She shares her fiancé’s passion for football and graduated with first class honours in 2017.

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      Fern was at World Cup in 2018 to support fiance Harry MaguireCredit: instagram

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      Harry Maguire is the captain of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The couple’s first child, daughter Lillie Saint, was born in April 2019, followed by second baby Piper Rose in May this year.
      Devoted mum Fern, 25, and Harry, 27, now live in Manchester after the England defender moved to the Red Devils from Leicester for a record £80million fee.

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      Kaya Hall is married to Manchester United defender Phil JonesCredit: Rex Features
      Kaya Hall
      Wife of Phil Jones, Manchester United. Degree in Business and Management.
      IT is not only Phil who is good at defending – Kaya proved she was pretty good at it too when her husband came under criticism after signing for Manchester United.
      When a Rovers fan told her on Twitter that Phil was no longer welcome in Blackburn, she hit back: “Well, good job he doesn’t live, nor is from, your town then, isn’t it!”

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      Kaya has previously stuck up for husband Phil after social media criticismCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Phil Jones was signed by Manchester United back in 2011Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Kaya, 29, met Phil, 28, when she was at uni in Blackburn.
      In 2015 she took time out to help nurse him back to health after the club doctor found a blood clot in the defender’s calf.

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      Lucia Loi graduated with a first honours degree this week
      Lucia Loi
      Girlfriend of Marcus Rashford, Manchester United. Degree in Advertising and Brand Management.
      AFTER spending three years studying at Manchester Metropolitan University, Lucia this week graduated with a first class honours degree in Advertising and Brand Management.
      The qualification and her top grade has set her on course for a successful career in PR or the media.
      Manchester United star Marcus and Lucia, who are both 22, started dating when they were at school.

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      Marcus Rashford with girlfriend Lucia Loi in BarbadosCredit: The Mega Agency

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      Marcus and girlfriend Lucia have had a big few monthsCredit: Getty – Pool
      After Marcus broke into United’s first team in 2016 – scoring two goals on his debut – he celebrated by playing pool in their common room at Ashton on Mersey School, in Sale, Gtr Manchester.
      Lucia later cheered him on from the stands when he played for England against Colombia at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      Her success comes after hero Marcus persuaded the Government to give kids who usually get free school meals weekly £15 vouchers during the summer holidays.

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      Monique Salum is a qualified chemical engineer
      Monique Salum
      Wife of Fred, Manchester United. Degree in Chemical Engineering.
      IN photos, Monique is noticeably taller than 5ft 7in Fred – and intellectually she towers over the midfielder too.
      The 29-year-old brainbox is a chemical engineer at Rio de Janeiro’s Centre For The Development Of Nuclear Technology.

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      Monique and Fred got married last summer

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      Fred has been at Manchester United since 2018Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The Brazilian couple went public with their relationship in January 2016.
      They announced their engagement in February 2019 and tied the knot five months later.
      Fred, 27, and Monique have a son, Benjamin, who was born in January.

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      Dr Natalia Loewe is an ambassador for the WHO
      Dr Natalia Loewe
      Wife of Alisson Becker, Liverpool. Doctor, World Health Organisation envoy
      NATALIA is a doctor in Brazil and an ambassador for the World Health Organisation.
      Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, 25, met her in 2012 while she was ­studying.

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      Alisson and his brainy wife NataliaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Brazilian pair, who got hitched in 2015, have a year-old son, Matteo, and daughter Helena, three.
      Natalia, 28, has 251,000 followers on Instagram.
      She uses her huge social media platform to talk about health – as well as posting pictures of her happy family life.

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      Liverpool star Mo Salah at Anfield with wife MagiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Magi Salah
      Wife of Mo Salah, Liverpool. Degree in Business, biotechnologist
      MAGI graduated from the Faculty of Commerce in Alexandria, Egypt and now works as a biotechnologist.
      She met Liverpool winger Mo when they were at school in the Egyptian city of Basioun in the province of Gharbia.
      They married in 2013 and now have a six-year-old daughter, Makka.
      Magi, 26, rarely makes public appearances but she can often be spotted in the stands cheering on her 28-year-old husband.
      The devout Muslim couple return to Egypt every Ramadan.

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      Vera is the wife of Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio
      Dr Vera Ribeiro
      Wife of Rui Patricio, Wolves. Psychologist and sex therapist
      IN the run-up to the 2018 World Cup, Vera urged the manager of the ­Portugal team to let his players ­masturbate before matches to make them less stressed when they play.
      At least she knows what she is talking about – the wife of Portugal goalkeeper Rui, 32, is a qualified sex therapist and psychologist.

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      Rui Patricio and sex therapist wife Vera Ribeiro

      Vera, also 32, wrote a book called Manual Of Seduction.
      One of her erotic tips for couples is to draw cards – and the person with the lowest number has to remove an item of clothing.

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      Bernie Ecclestone family tree – from newborn baby Ace’s half-sister Deborah, 65, to former F1 boss’ seven grandchildren

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      BERNIE ECCLESTONE has become a father for the fourth time at the grand old age of 89. The ex-Formula 1 boss and his third wife Fabiana, 44, welcomed baby Ace into their extravagant world. Credit: Getty – Contributor The new arrival makes for a remarkable family tree – starting with Bernie at the top, his […] More

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      Chelsea new boy Hakim Ziyech’s car collection includes an Audi RS6-R with a £70,000 upgrade, Lamborghinis and a VW Golf

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      CHELSEA new boy Hakim Ziyech can afford a luxury upgrade on an expensive new motor – having joined the Blues on a £100,000-a-week deal.
      The £37million signing from Ajax bought a £92,000 Audi RS6-R, but its current specifications clearly weren’t good enough.

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      Hakim Ziyech has just received his Audi RS6-R with a £70,000 upgradeCredit: Instagram@vdmcars
      So he upgraded it with a special ABT package that would’ve cost an ADDITIONAL £70,000.
      That stunning new car joins his Lamborghinis – a Urus and Aventador – in Ziyech’s garage.
      They’re all a step up from the VW Golf GTI he was seen driving in Amsterdam, before he hit the big time.
      THE SUPER AUDI
      Ziyech, 27, was seen on Instagram posing with his latest purchase, a super Audi RS6-R customised by German tuner’s ABT, looking very pleased with himself.

      They created 125 special RS6-R models with all the trimmings from their extensive catalogue.
      And although many of the specs haven’t been revealed, the 0-62mph will no doubt be quicker than its original number because of its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that manages 730bhp.
      A top speed of 199 mph is also faster than the regular RS6.
      While a stainless steel ports exhaust system lets your car roar like one of those muscle cars you see in the Fast and Furious franchise.

      The cost of this upgrade is a cool £70,000, and that’s on top of the price of the car which starts at £92,000.

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      Ziyech’s Audi RS6-R was customised by German tuner’s ABTCredit: Instagram@vdmcars

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      The Chelsea star’s RS-6 can now reach a top speed of 199 mphCredit: Instagram

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      The car boasts a plush and impressive interiorCredit: Instagram

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      The £70,000 ABT upgrade nearly costs as much as the car itselfCredit: Instagram
      LAMBORGHINI ENTHUSIAST
      Through the years, as his star has risen on the European scene, Ziyech has had a penchant for Italian car brand Lamborghini.
      On social media, he happily showed off a red Aventador – with a starting price of £271,146.
      One of the fastest cars in the world, it’s capable of reaching 0-62mph in just 2.9 seconds.
      The Aventador can also hit a top speed of 217 mph.
      Ziyech’s second Lambo is the much sought after Urus – a brilliantly luxurious SUV.
      Premier League stars including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Roberto Firmino are also proud owners of the £159,925 4×4.
      Slower than the Aventador, it can still hit a top speed of 190 mph – making it the fastest SUV on the market, as well as reach 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds.

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      Ziyech shows off his red Lamborghini AventadorCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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      Ziyech seen behind the wheel of his Lamborghini UrusCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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      The Lamborghini Urus costs around £159,925

      GERMAN ENGINEERING
      Morocco international Ziyech is also a fan of German engineering.
      He has been seen driving a luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, with a starting price of £43,920.
      Available in various versions, dependant on performance, Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood was recently seen arriving at their Carrington training ground in one.
      It’s an SUV that screams class.

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      A Mercedes-Benz GLC Couple sits pride of place in Ziyech’s garageCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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      Ziyech is clearly a fan of German engineeringCredit: handout
      IT WASN’T ALWAYS GLAMOROUS
      We all have to start somewhere, and so did Hakim.
      One of his first motors was a VW Golf GTI – that would’ve set him back around £36,610.
      With a top speed of 155 mph, it’s nowhere near as fast as his Lamborghinis.

      Getting from 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds isn’t that impressive either.
      However, the Golf is certainly one of the most dependable cars on the market and one of the most popular.
      For now, though, he’s an Audi man.

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      Ziyech, pictured with his mum, used to drive a VW Golf GTI worth £36,000Credit: Instagram@hziyech

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      The VW Golf GTI is one of the world’s most reliable motorsCredit: Volkswagen

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      Man City teen Tommy Doyle follows in the footsteps of grandads club legends Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe in making debut

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      AS he high-fived Riyad Mahrez and ran onto the pitch, Tommy Doyle followed a family tradition.
      The 18-year-old midfielder made his Premier League debut for Manchester City in their 5-0 rout of Newcastle on Wednesday – just like his grandads did before him.

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      Tommy Doyle, 18, has followed in the footsteps of his grandads by playing for Man CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Pep Guardiola gives Tommy Doyle his instructions before he makes his debutCredit: Reuters
      ‘ONE OF THEIR OWN’
      The teen sensation showed some impressive touches during his 15-minute cameo, and looks nailed on to become an absolute superstar.
      Amidst the galaxy of superstars at the Etihad, it is easy to overlook the other side of the coin…how increasingly difficult it has got for homegrown talent to break through.
      With the sale of Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich and David Silva retiring at the end of this campaign, there will be a window of opportunity for others to impress.
      But if there is a downside, it is the lack of a locally produced presence that winds up City fans.

      Because let’s face it, as much as the supporters love seeing the best in the business, nothing gets them going like “one of our own.”
      They have had a glimpse of the future with Phil Foden, who burst onto the scene when he inspired England’s Under 17 World Cup triumph.

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      Doyle has starred for Man City at youth levelCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Glyn Pardoe during his City daysCredit: PA:Press Association
      Yet as magnificent as young Foden is going to be, there is another City starlet bubbling just below who those in the know at the Etihad reckon could ultimately be even better.
      That youngster is Tommy. The boy whose grandparents – Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe – are both City legends.

      Tommy is the child of the late Mike Doyle’s son Scott and Pardoe’s daughter Charlotte, who met when they were toddlers and their dads were team-mates.
      Hence that derby-winning pedigree from earlier.
      The 2020 Doyle is just 18, but is already a regular in the City youth ranks and rated by many wise heads as the closest thing to Steven Gerrard since, well, Steven Gerrard.

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      City fans pay tribute to Mike Doyle in 2015Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Glyn Pardoe

      Age: 71
      380 games, 22 goals for Man City 1962-1976
      Centre-forward who reinvented himself into a full back
      Broke his leg tackling George Best in 1970

      Many youth coaches insist the teenager is far and away the best midfielder of his age in the country.
      Two-footed, great balance, a great attitude, an even greater will to win…this kid has got the lot.
      He invariably sees a pass ahead of anyone else on the field, he is aggressive when needed, but equally a calming influence – in short, a leader way above his tender years.
      That’s one of the reasons he hasn’t just skippered England at his own age level, but also a year above.
      One interesting anecdote comes from when Wayne Rooney took son Kai to train at the City Football Academy, and young Tommy was sent to greet the pair.

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      Doyle pictured in his City colours during the 1977/78 seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Mike Doyle

      Died 2011, aged 64
      570 games, 41 goals for Man City 1965-1978
      Defender capped five times for England
      Captained City to League Cup victory in 1976

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      Compared to Steven Gerrard, Doyle looks to have a bright futureCredit: Reuters
      As he shook hands with the then United hero, he introduced himself and said his name. Rooney replied: “I know who you are…we all do.”
      Such was the renown of Tommy even then – and that was back in 2016.
      And now he’s broken into the City senior side, the sky is the limit.

      Don’t forget the name, this young man is heading right to the top. He won’t be Glyn Pardoe’s grandson for too many years.
      Before long, it will be Pardoe who is proudly telling everybody “I’m Tommy Doyle’s granddad!” More

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      Bernie Ecclestone family tree – from newborn baby Ace’s half-sister Deborah, 65, to ex-F1 chief’s seven grandchildren

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      LAST week, Bernie Ecclestone became a father for the fourth time at the grand old age of 89. The ex-Formula 1 owner and his third wife Fabiana, 44, welcomed baby Ace into their extravagant world. Credit: Getty – Contributor The new arrival makes for a remarkable family tree – starting with Bernie at the top, […] More

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      Arsenal outcast Matteo Guendouzi’s bad-boy past, from being banned from Lorient’s dressing room to arguing with Arteta

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      THERE’S no denying his talent, but if he’s disruptive to the team he can leave. That appears to be Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s stance on promising French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. Matteo Guendouzi has been frozen out at ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty Mikel Arteta has dropped Guendouzi from the last four matchday squadsCredit: Getty – […] More

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      Roberto Firmino had to run home from training to dodge gunfire as a kid & would be dead if he had taken the wrong path

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      TOP-FLIGHT footballers are pampered and earn huge salaries – but for Liverpool star Roberto Firmino, there was nothing comfortable about his route to success. The Brazilian international had to dodge gunfire during training in the troubled neighbourhood where he grew up, playing in borrowed boots. Roberto Firmino and his model wife Larissa PereiraCredit: Mirrorpix His parents […] More