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      Meet Newcastle new boy Harvey Barnes’ influencer Wag Naomi Dann who met the winger at school and models sports wear

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      SHE’S certainly ready for the Toon.Naomi Dann, 25, is the beautiful influencer Wag of Newcastle United new boy
      Meet stunning Wag Naomi Dann
      Dann dates Leicester City ace Harvey Barnes
      Naomi is Barnes’ childhood sweetheart
      Naomi helped Barnes celebrate his big-move to Newcastle
      The ex Leicester ace, 25, signed a five-year deal with the Toon after Eddie Howe’s completed a £38million move.
      Immediately, he was thrust into the action for his debut against Aston Villa in a friendly on Sunday that ended 3-3.
      And no doubt he would’ve been cheered on by the love of his life, Naomi, who is his childhood sweetheart.
      The pair met when they were both 13 at school, and their romance has stood the test of time as Harvey became a Premier League star and England international.
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      BURNLEY LASS
      Like Harvey, Naomi, also 25, was born and raised in Burnley.
      They were introduced by mutual school friends when they were just teenagers.
      Blonde beauty Naomi is from Burnley like Barnes
      Naomi met Barnes when she was 13
      The glam couple were introduced by school friends and have been together ever since
      Naomi shows off her bikini body on holiday in Ibiza
      As Harvey worked hard to become a professional footballer, Naomi went to university
      In 2020 Naomi graduated from university
      While Harvey was working hard to break into Leicester’s first team, Naomi went to university.
      She graduated in 2020 and is now an influencer.
      Naomi is the youngest of two sisters, Beth and Emily.
      SHE’S EXPECTING
      Currently, Naomi and Harvey are expecting their first child together.
      The pair revealed they were to become proud parents back in April.
      And recently, Naomi has been showing off her growing baby bump on glam trips abroad.
      She shared a snap with the winger on Instagram to her 6,000 followers of the pair posing in front of a swimming pool.
      And she captioned the photo: “Last holiday together before we become mum & dad.”
      Barnes and Naomi share the happiness on Instagram and her baby bump
      Naomi, who recently turned 25, is excited to become a mum for the first time
      FIT AMBASSADOR
      Naomi is a keen gym bunny, which will help in losing the baby weight.
      And she has used her influencer status on Instagram to promote InstaFit.
      Naomi is a keen gym bunny
      Since graduating, Naomi considers herself as an influencer
      Naomi works hard on her fitness to be bikini-ready
      Naomi is also an ambassador for InstaFit

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      The online brand offers workout tips, how to live a healthier life, as well as sells sportswear.
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      Naomi has been instrumental in helping the brand grow – modelling some of the range and sharing photos on social media as a proud ambassador.
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      I am a gorgeous language coach who teaches Premier League foreign stars like Julian Alvarez how to speak English

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      WHEN footballers from overseas move to our shores, one of the first things they do is hire a language coach.Step forward beautiful Sara Duque, who is fluent in a remarkable six languages – Portuguese, English, German, French and Spanish.
      Meet Sara Duque – the world’s sexiest language coachCredit: Instagram
      Duque teaches languages to Premier League footballersCredit: Instagram
      Man City and Argentina star Julian Alvarez is one of Duque’s studentsCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is also one of Duque’s students
      The stunning teacher counts Man City ace Julian Alvarez as one of her clients.
      And she can also count Vinicius Jr as one of her clients, who invited her to his birthday party earlier this month.
      The polyglot was formerly a sports lawyer, before quitting for a role at Porto as a football language coach.
      After a season with the Primeira Liga side, she branched out onto her own from 2020.
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      However, because of her stunning looks – several jealous Wags have reportedly blocked her from working with their partners.
      Fast learner
      Duque claims to have a special formula in teaching footballers languages fast, using several memory techniques.
      She has plenty of students, but perhaps her biggest is World Cup winner Alvarez.
      The Man City forward has already shown in some interviews a keen ability to try out his English vocabulary.
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      And Duque was keen to praise the 23-year-old on Instagram, where she has almost 273,000 followers.
      She shared a picture with Alvarez, shortly after he returned from Qatar, with praise for his progress on and off the pitch.
      She captioned the snap: “From lifting the World Cup to conquering a new language- my student’s talent knows no bounds!
      “Impressive progress in such a short period of time. Very proud of my student!”
      She added: “In soccer, clear communication between players is essential to execute strategies, make split-second decisions and achieve team goals.
      “Similarly, in life, effective communication can help us build relationships, solve problems and navigate new cultures.”
      Alvarez even showed off his grasp for the language, thanks to Duque, in an Instagram video to the fans after City beat Bournemouth last season.
      He said in English, “Hi everyone, Julian here. Thank you for the support today and I’m very happy for score a goal. Come on City!”
      Duque speaks an incredible six languagesCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Liverpool’s former on-loan star Arthur Melo poses with DuqueCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Duque has 273,000 followers on Instagram
      Background
      Duque didn’t begin life as a language coach for football’s elite.
      She started in Belgium as a sports lawyer, drafting up contracts and agreements.
      But she wanted to get involved in football.
      The brunette stunner got her Master’s degree in Sports Psychology and Mental Coaching at the Real Madrid Graduate School in Spain.
      She then went to the US to get a Mental Game Coach Certification, before embarking on her first foray in the beautiful game.
      A job at Porto allowed her to work in her first role as a language coach and practice her art.
      She helped several foreign stars communicate better with their team-mates and coaches.
      Now, she does it on her own.
      After working at Porto, Duque branched out on her own as a language coach
      However, player’s Wags reportedly don’t want Duque giving them lessonsCredit: INSTAGRAM
      But not everyone’s happy
      Despite helping many footballers settle into the English way of life, by improving their language skills, their Wags aren’t best pleased.
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      According to the Argentine television program ‘Invasores’, many are jealous of her and don’t want them giving their partners lessons.
      With looks like Sara’s, you can see what they mean. More

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      QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth reveals music was his first love, as his band Cold Blooded Hearts release their debut album

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      WHEN Gareth Ainsworth was a youngster, his dad handed him a cassette of The Who’s famous rock opera Tommy.That album would kick-start a love affair of music, an early obsession with The Doors and Jim Morrison, a passion for LA hair metal of the 1980s to later forming the band, The Cold Blooded Hearts.
      QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth’s first love was music, not football
      Now, Ainsworth and his band The Cold Blooded Hearts have released their debut albumCredit: Al Stuart
      It seems like a side note Ainsworth would go on to become a Premier League footballer and a one-time second longest-serving manager in the EFL during his Wycombe Wanderers tenure that lasted 12 years, before he move to QPR back in February.
      Football gave him a comfortable living. But it is music that came first and became a lifelong dream.
      His mother Christine was a professional singer who passed on her love of performing to her self-confessed ‘extrovert’ son and taught him how to sing using his diaphragm.
      While father Bill, a big Jimi Hendrix fan, inspired a young Gareth to listen to 60s and 70s classic rock and set his son on his way to developing his own musical tastes.
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      “I think mum was the wild one,” Ainsworth, 50, tells SunSport in the manager’s office at QPR’s impressive new training ground near Heathrow Airport.
      “She was the one who influenced me to have that bit of edginess. I’ve always loved that sense of just being a little bit out control and different.”
      Gareth is celebrating the release of The Cold Blooded Hearts’ debut album, The Cold Light Of Day.
      His is not wearing his lucky red snakeskin leather boots that have been seen on the sidelines at Loftus Road, and differentiate him from every other manager in the country.
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      Instead, he is in sporting attire for our meeting to discuss how he became a Premier League footballer instead of a rock star, which seemed more likely growing up in Blackburn, Lancashire.
      “It was music that came first for me,” he says.
      “I was a late developer and didn’t get into my school football team until I was about 13.
      “By that time I was already in the school choir performing solos and appearing in drama class productions.
      “But I was sporty and I developed very fast. I ended up signing for Blackburn when I was 16 and music took a back-burner as I began making a career out of football.”
      In 1998, Gareth joined Premier League club Wimbledon, where he would meet a kindred spirit in ex-Norway international Trond Andersen.
      The pair bonded over Guns N’ Roses and would soon jam together. He had rekindled his love for rock and roll.
      “He played the guitar and we connected really well,” Ainsworth recalls.
      “We formed a band with the groundsman Chris Perry, who was in a prog-rock group in the 70s called Jericho, called ourselves APA, and wrote a few songs.
      “That reignited the fire in me. Music was back and it was here to stay.”
      Rocker Ainsworth grew up in a musical family and loved drama at schoolCredit: Al Stuart
      The Doors singer Jim Morrison was Ainsworth’s idol and he wore leather trousers like his hero
      Ainsworth and Andersen would play gigs, and were joined by their supportive team-mates as they belted out covers from bands like Kings of Leon.
      That newfound release gave Gareth the confidence to express himself through fashion, and he became famous for his outfits among his peers.
      He reveals: “We used to go on end of season trips to places like Ayia Napa in Cyprus, and there would be other players from different football clubs there.
      “I would wear my leather trousers all week and not take them off! I was known as that guy.
      “I didn’t go for the tan, I went for a good time and there was definitely a Jim Morrison influence in what I wore. But it was nice to have an identity.”
      Gareth lives in band T-shirts and ripped jeans, which led to one hilarious exchange with a former manager during his playing days.
      He remembers: “One particular coach came up to me once and asked, ‘Who’s that on your T-shirt? Is that Lady Diana?’ It was Debbie Harry of Blondie!”
      But was his rock persona that led to an ex-QPR coach question the rocker’s professionalism.
      “I remember Ian Holloway pulling me after a poor game at Plymouth,” he explains.
      “He said to me, ‘Were you gigging the other night?’ And I could see he was probably thinking this guy is out singing the night before a game.
      The Cold Blooded Hearts were formed in 2015Credit: Al Stuart
      Ainsworth starring for QPR as a player
      “And I can say I never did that. I never jeopardised my career by doing something like that.”
      Nor was Gareth influenced by the sex, drugs and rock and roll lifestyle some of his idols craved.
      “I can thank my football career for keeping away from that kind of thing,” he divulges.
      “I like a Jack and Coke, but I was a professional athlete and would never have thought about taking drugs.
      “My drug was playing football, training hard and being super professional.”
      In the early 2000s, Gareth auditioned incognito to be a singer in a band who advertised for a frontman in Loot magazine.
      He passed the audition with flying colours, with his bandmates unaware of his footballer status as he bellowed out ZZ Top’s ‘Legs’.
      “I would say it’s one of the best moments of my music career – because they chose me for my singing talent and not because I was a footballer.
      “I was completely unrecognised and that gave me the belief that I could do this after football.
      “We formed the band Dog Chewed The Handle, which is where I met guitarist and songwriter Lee-Van Sergeant, who has been in various bands with me for 20 years now.
      Gareth and his band are influenced by 80s LA rockersCredit: Al Stuart
      Management wasn’t something Ainsworth envisaged as his playing career wound down
      “I really saw myself going down that route, with my life in football ending and a new start in music beginning.”
      Fate would take Gareth in a different direction. In 2012, he was handed the reigns at Wycombe Wanderers in a player manager role.
      “That was a surprise for me,” Ainsworth tells us.
      “I had a taste of coaching at QPR as a caretaker manager (in 2009), I touched on doing my B Licence, and thought I would do a couple of years at Wycombe as a player, as my career was winding down.
      “But I got offered the job and took on the challenge. Little did I know that I would be there for 10 years!”
      In 2015, Ainsworth formed The Cold Blooded Hearts alongside pal Sergeant, with drummer Luke ‘Chalky’ Sergeant and bass guitarist Ron Campbell completing the line-up.
      A year later, independent record label Cherry Red Records began sponsoring Wycombe. It was a perfect marriage and called for a collaboration.
      After hearing the band’s songs, managing director Adam Velasco offered them a record deal. The fruits of that relationship is the debut album, The Cold Light Of Day.
      It takes influence from bands including Guns N’Roses, The Clash and Dead Kennedys and is produced by the legendary Geoff Downes, former keyboardist of YES and The Buggles.
      Ainsworth is football’s most rock and roll manager – wearing snakeskin boots on the touchline
      From left to right, The Cold Blooded Hearts are made up of songwriter Lee-Van Sergeant, singer Ainsworth, drummer Luke ‘Chalky’ Sergeant and bass guitarist Ron CampbellCredit: Al Stuart
      Ainsworth admitted he has plenty of fears how the album is perceivedCredit: Al Stuart
      This is not a novelty record. Forget Gazza’s Fog On The Tyne or any ghastly FA Cup final number, this is the real deal.
      But Gareth admits he had plenty of fears ahead of the album’s release with how it is perceived.
      “People will probably look at this and go, ‘He’s made it at football and just because he’s got a bit of a name he can bring an album out.’
      “That couldn’t be further from the truth. This is my first love. I’m a musician who became a football manager.
      “Footballers have been battered when they have tried to bring music out.
      “But many of those songs were brought out because of who they were as players.
      “I’ll admit I’ve had doors opened for me because of football, but it’s been an absolute desire for me to release music for as long as I can remember.
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      “It’s really a dream come true. I just hope that people give it a chance and it does well for Cherry Red Records, who pinned their faith on us.”
      *The Cold Blooded Hearts debut The Cold Light Of Day is out now on Cherry Red Red Records.
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      Inside the glam lifestyle of pals Caitlin Foord and Katie McCabe after Ireland’s star’s ex snubs World Cup handshake

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      IT’S the talk of the Women’s World Cup so far.Before Australia and Ireland went head-to-head, the players shook hands.
      Katie McCabe and Caitlin Foord are firm pals
      Foord, McCabe and pal Jordan Nobbs enjoyed a holiday in Ibiza together last monthCredit: instagram @katie_mccabe11
      Ireland’s Ruesha Littlejohn completely ignored Foord when they shook hands before their World Cup clash
      All except Caitlin Foord and Ruesha Littlejohn, with the Irish defender snubbing her Aussie counterpart in the run up to kick off.
      Fans suggested the snub – reminiscent of the incident between John Terry and Wayne Bridge – may have been motivated by Littlejohn’s split from long-term partner and Ireland captain Katie McCabe, 27.
      They separated after more than seven years together shortly before the World Cup – as confirmed by McCabe on the UK’s Player Tribune.
      According to the Daily Mail, McCabe and Foord – who play for Women’s Super League giants Arsenal – are good friends off the field.
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      And, along with their Gooner pals, they live a glam lifestyle.
      The break-up
      Littlejohn and McCabe began dating in 2016, although they didn’t go public with their romance until 2019.
      Together, they took part in campaigns designed to help young people who struggle with their sexuality.
      However, earlier this week McCabe wrote a piece about life as an Ireland international.
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      She discussed the moment former coach Colin Bell named her Irish captain.
      In her quotes she referred to missing a call from Bell when she was with “my partner at the time”.
      The cat was out the bag. Littlejohn and McCabe were no more and one of Ireland’s most recognised couples was no more.
      McCabe and Littlejohn were Ireland’s power footballing coupleCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      McCabe revealed that she had split from Littlejohn before the World CupCredit: Sportsfile
      Best friends
      Foord and McCabe are team-mates at Arsenal and reportedly best friends.
      The pair regularly enjoy each other’s company, seen together on the pitch celebrating goals and off the field enjoying a footballer’s lifestyle.
      Foord, herself, is recently single having split with Swiss midfielder and Arsenal teammate Lia Walti.
      However, The Sun does not suggest the Aussie forward had anything to do with McCabe and Littlejohn’s break-up.
      Both Foord and McCabe star for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Foord boasts amazing lifestyle, including flying on private jets
      Ibiza uncovered
      Although we don’t know when they split, McCabe hasn’t wasted any time in enjoying the single life.
      Last month, she joined Foord on a sun-drenched holiday to Ibiza, along with ex-Gunners star Jordan Nobbs.
      Ironically, Nobbs also plays for Aston Villa with McCabe’s ex, Littlejohn.
      They rented a stunning villa that boasted its own swimming pool, where they topped up their tans on surrounding deck chairs.
      And they dropped into Ushuaia, where they enjoyed DJ’s including Andrea Oliva and Nic Fanciulli.
      McCabe, Foord and Nobbs posed for selfies in front of the stage as they lapped up their party surroundings.
      While they also made time for a beach day, showing off their athletic physiques and bikini bodies.
      The holiday drew plenty of comments, including ex-Arsenal keeper Mat Ryan.
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      Speaking about the Ibiza trip he joked: “A photo or two didn’t make the cut 🙈😂”.
      Amusingly, Foord replied to his comment: “@matyryan didn’t wanna break the internet with that one😅”.
      Jordan Nobbs joined McCabe and Foord in Ibiza
      The trio rented this stunning villa
      McCabe enjoys a beer on the beach
      The trio hit up Ushuaia where they partied the night awayCredit: instagram @katie_mccabe11 More

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      England Lionesses captain Millie Bright’s tattoos explained, including an owl and a dreamcatcher on her arm

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      MILLIE BRIGHT is ready to lead her country to glory.The Lionesses centre back, 29, is fit to start for England against Haiti in the Group D opener on Saturday.
      England captain Millie Bright boasts a brilliant tattooed arm sleeve
      Bright is a regular visitor to A Star Tattoos’ Dan RossetterCredit: Instagram @astartattoos
      Although she hasn’t played a game since March after suffering a knee injury, coach Sarina Wiegman confirmed her captain could start.
      “We’re happy,” Wiegman said in a press conference. “This was the plan. The plan worked and Millie is ready to play.”
      During her time away from the game, Bright added to her tattoo collection.
      The Chelsea defender has a sleeve on her arm with ink designed by A Star Tattoos artist Dan Rossetter.
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      But what are her tattoos – and what do they mean?
      Eye of the tiger
      Found on her left outside forearm, Millie has an eye and half a tiger.
      Both have significant meaning.
      The eye is a design of her partner Levi Crew’s. While the tiger represents an important part of her game. Strength.
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       “It’s my partner’s eye and half a tiger, my core strength with me through thick and thin.” she told SunSport.
      On her left outside forearm Bright has her partner’s eye and a tiger
      The eye can be better seen nearer Bright’s wrist
      Dream big
      For her dreamcatcher tattoo, Bright turned designer.
      On the inside of her left forearm, this ink was a dedication to her mum’s inspiring words.
      Bright revealed: “I designed a dreamcatcher, my mum says dream big before every game.”
      Millie’s mum Nicola paid tribute to her daughter after the Lionesses won the Euros.
      She said: “The most heart-warming part of this journey is people like Millie like we do.”
      A dreamcatcher represents Millie’s mum’s wise words to dream big
      Owl
      Bright was born in the village of Killamarsh, on the outskirts of Sheffield.
      Her rural surroundings meant she grew up around horses as a kid.
      There were also plenty of owls, which is a throwback to her childhood.
      “An owl, memories from back home – at the stables we always had an owl which came every single year,” she said of that tattoo.
      Bright’s owl represents her rural upbringing in Yorkshire
      Sleeping on the job
      However, when she got her owl tattoo – that took five hours to complete – she embarrassingly fell asleep.
      Bright dropped into A Star Tattoos in Chessington, Greater London, back in March.
      Tattoo artist Dan Rossetter filmed the action live. Which actually turned out to be a snoozefest.
      Dan said: “At the beginning of the session we were having a chat, a catchup from when I’d last seen her – she was telling me about the football and bits and pieces.
      “I was just about to start up the conversation again and I thought, ‘oh, I’m getting no response here’. I looked down and she’d fallen asleep.
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      Bright has fallen asleep when being tattooed by artist Dan Rossetter
      “I was quite surprised. It was funny. My reaction must have been a picture to start off with.
      “She’d wake up and say, ‘sorry about that, it must be the football'”. More

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      Man Utd new boy Andre Onana was snubbed by Barcelona, became Ajax No1 and funded an electric grid for mother’s hometown

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      MAN UTD made signing a goalkeeper a priority – and the new man between the sticks at Old Trafford will be Andre Onana.The Red Devils splashed £47million on the Cameroon shotstopper who will replace David De Gea between the sticks.
      Man Utd have signed Andre Onana for £47million
      Charitable Onana has a foundation and provided electricity for his mum’s village in CameroonCredit: Instagram / @foundation_andreonana
      Kids from unprivileged backgrounds are also supported by Onana’s charity
      The Cameroon international was a revelation in the club’s Champions League run to the semi finals in 2019.
      It’s a competition he thrives in, after helping Inter Milan reach last season’s final.
      The 27-year-old has signed a five-year deal reportedly worth around £6.2million a year.
      And the goalie has made sure he’s shared the wealth accrued from his fame with his homeland.
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      Back on 2020, it was reported that Onana uses part of his salary to fund an electric grid that provides electricity for a small African town.
      The generous footballer also has a foundation that provides help for children who haven’t had the easiest of lives.
      He began his youth career at Barcelona, but annoyed the Catalan giants when he snubbed an offer of a contract to join Ajax at 18.
      The decision was clearly the correct one, though, as Onana has gone on to become one of Europe’s best keepers.
      CHARITABLE CAUSE
      Born in Cameroon, it wasn’t Onana’s intention to support his mother’s hometown Mengueme.
      But, after signing a £20,000-per-week contract in 2019 when he starred for Ajax, he decided he had to give something back.
      Onana put his money to good use, funding a power grid that provides electricity for the Essoessam population.
      He took the people of Menguene out of darkness and curbed their reliance on kerosene lamps.
      When Onana earned £20k-per-week he funded a power grid in MengueneCredit: Instagram / @andreonana.24
      The Andre Onana Foundation was set-up in 2016 to help young African childrenCredit: Instagram / @andreonana.24
      And that’s not his only charitable contribution.
      In 2016, Onana set up his foundation to help young African children, providing them means to a better education, giving them access to medical care, as well as help to those affected by terrorist attacks.
      “I know first-hand what many children in my country are suffering,” he revealed.
      “Inside me I feel that I must help them to have a better future.”
      IMPORTANCE OF SAMUEL ETO’O
      Onana’s success is partly down to former Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o.
      A prodigy of the legendary striker’s academy in the Cameroon, he linked up with the La Masia Academy at 14.
      “I’m very thankful for what he did for me coming from his foundation,” Onana told OmaSportsTV.
      But it didn’t quite work out for Onana in Catalonia.
      In 2014, Barcelona were hit by a FIFA ban for breaking the rules of signing foreign youngsters.
      That meant Barça youngsters had their development halted because they couldn’t play any competitive games for 18-months.
      Legendary Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o’s Academy discovered OnanaCredit: AP:Associated Press
      However, Onana failed to get a break at BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      When he returned, playing for Barcelona against Ajax in an Under-19 UEFA Youth League game, he won man-of-the-match which alerted Ajax’s coaching staff.
      FRUSTRATION
      At 18, Onana grew frustrated with his chances at the Camp Nou.
      He was adamant he belonged in Barcelona’s B team, and saw a path to the first team blocked with the arrivals of Claudio Bravo and Marc Andre ter Stegen that summer.
      There was only one thing to do.
      Barcelona offered him a contract, but Ajax’s sales pitch was more attractive. He moved to Amsterdam to develop his game further, much to the annoyance of Spanish legend Andoni Zubizaretta.
      And when first-team keeper Jasper Cillessen moved in 2016, ironically to Barcelona, manager Peter Bosz decided 20-year-old Onana was going to be his NO1.
      CHANCES HAMPERED
      Although he’s now achieved a dream move to the Premier League, Onana’s chances of progressing to a bigger club could’ve happened sooner.
      After moving to Ajax at 18 Onana established himself as Ajax’s NO1 two years laterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Onana was once told that the colour of his skin would be a problem for a big clubCredit: Instagram / @andreonana.24
      After a breakthrough season in 2016-17, helping Ajax reach the Europa League final, a top unknown club began negotiations with him.
      However, the shot-stopper revealed he was told that the colour of his skin would be a problem for fans and the move was quashed.
      “It is not easy for a black goalkeeper to reach the top,” Onana told Dutch outlet Het Parool, with the quotes also carried by Marca.
      “They decided not to sign me because a black goalkeeper would be difficult for their followers.
      “It wasn’t because they didn’t think I was good enough. I consider it a compliment.”
      That club’s loss could certainly be Chelsea’s gain.
      Redemption at Inter
      In 2021, Onana’s career was left in tatters after he was banned from playing for 12 months after testing positive for the banned substance, Furosemide.
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      He claimed it was his wife’s medicine and that he took it by mistake, with the support of Ajax appealed the decision, and his ban was reduced to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
      After seven and a half years in Amsterdam, Onana moved to Inter Milan to reboot his career.
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      In January 2023, he won the Supercoppa Italiana against rivals AC Milan and also went on to win the Coppa Italia – defeating Fiorentina in the final.
      The African was also instrumental in his side’s run to the Champions League final, where they were narrowly edged out by Man City. More

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      Meet Tottenham new boy Manor Solomon’s beautiful Wag Dana, who is a political science student and travels on the Tube

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      MANOR Solomon’s Tottenham career is well and truly underway.The Israel international made his debut for Spurs in the pre-season friendly defeat to West Ham.
      Meet the latest stunning Wag to join the Premier League
      Brunette beauty Dana Voshina is from Israel
      Dana has travelled the world supporting her footballing beau
      Tottenham new boy Manor Solomon is Dana’s boyfriendCredit: Instagram @danavoshina13
      But the result didn’t dampen Solomon’s experience.
      After the game he took to Twitter and said: “Happy to make my debut for this club! Thank you for your amazing support in Australia.”
      No doubt awaiting news of how he did on his bow for the club was his gorgeous girlfriend, Dana Voshina.
      The beautiful brunette is a student who studies Communications and Political Science in London.
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      And like many Wags, she has a penchant for travelling to amazing destinations.
      Supportive partner
      According to reports, Manor and Dana have been together since 2018.
      At the time, the 23-year-old was coming through the ranks at Maccabi Petah Tikva.
      Ever the supportive Wag, she joined him in Ukraine when he moved to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2019.
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      Then, when he went to Fulham last season, Dana began to enjoy the delights of west London as she settled in the capital.
      It was clearly a dream come true for the pair to stay in London, and when Tottenham came calling it was too good an offer to turn down.
      Dana joined Manor at his unveiling, with the two pictured together holding up a Spurs jersey at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      She shared the snap online and captioned it: “There are no words to describe how proud and happy I am for you to join this incredible club, which is going to be our new home. Can’t wait to see you on the pitch!”
      Stunning Dana has always been Solomon’s biggest supporterCredit: Instagram @danavoshina13
      Last season Dana was a regular at Craven CottageCredit: INSTAGRAM @danavoshina13
      Supportive Dana joined Solomon in Ukraine when he played for Shakhtar Donetsk
      Travel buddy
      Although she’s happy to travel wherever Manor plays, Dana doesn’t restrict herself when it comes to globe-trotting.
      A quick glance at her Instagram, that’s got over 15,000 followers, shows the amazing lifestyle she leads.
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      Whether it’s a romantic trip to Ibiza with her beau, sight-seeing in Sicily, or even a sun-kissed holiday to Mykonos – Dana does it all 5-star.
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      Meet the Women’s World Cup stars with legions of fans raking it in on Instagram

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      WOMEN’S football is big business.The WSL grows in influence year-on-year, and the enthusiasm for the Lionesses is bigger than ever following their Euros triumph.
      Women footballers like Alisha Lehmann of Switzerland are coining it in on InstagramCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      First superstar women’s footballer Marta followed by 2.6 million on InstagramCredit: Getty
      Marta is raking in £10,070 per Instagram post according to data analysts Gracenote NielsenCredit: Getty
      This week, the World Cup kicks off – with Sarina Wiegman hoping to lead England to glory in Australia and New Zealand.
      On show will be the game’s biggest personalities, who have all become powerful influencers in their own right.
      These successful women have scored millions of followers on Instagram, as they share snippets from their day-to-day lives.
      While brands are jumping on the bandwagon and utilising them to push their products.
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      But, who gets paid the most per post? Data analysts Gracenote Nielsen have compiled a list of the top 10 at the World Cup, with estimates on how much they make.
      10. Marta, Brazil, £10,070
      The Brazilian was the first superstar women’s footballer and boasts 2.6 million followers.
      This will remarkably be Marta’s sixth World Cup and probably last at the age of 37.
      She has scored at her first five tournaments, and if she manages to score in her sixth she will create history as the first player to do so.
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      As Brazil’s record scorer with 115 strikes, you wouldn’t bank against it.
      9. Jule Brand, Germany, £11,397
      2022 Euros runner-up Brand is a growing social media star.
      She boasts over 200,000 followers and engages her audience with snaps of holidays in Greece and paid partnerships with brands including Sony Pictures.
      The 20-year-old also has plenty of time for growth and has been given the tag ‘Future of German Football’.
      She reportedly earns £11,397 per Instagram post.
      Germany’s next superstar Jule BrandCredit: INSTAGRAM @jule_brand
      Brand is the youngest in the top 10 at just 20

      8. Megan Rapinoe, £12,998
      Long-serving American star Rapinoe is one of the most famous sports stars in the States.
      Outspoken, she has won the Women’s Ballon d’Or, won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics and two World Cups.
      Away from the pitch, the 37-year-old Californian is an advocate for numerous LGBTQIA+ organisations, including the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and Athlete Ally.
      Despite her standing, she is worth just £12,998 per post.
      USA star Megan Rapinoe is an advocate for numerous LGBTQIA+ organisationsCredit: AP
      Rapinoe has won two World Cups and is aiming for a thirdCredit: AP
      7. Alessia Russo, £14,016
      Famous for her stunning back-heel goal for England against Sweden that was nominated for a Puskas Award in 2022, Russo is the Lionesses’ threat upfront.
      The forward, who just completed a move to Arsenal, is one of football’s fashionistas.
      She appeared on the cover of Women’s Health, while she is also sponsored by Beats by Dre, PlayStation, and showed off Adidas’ exclusive Gucci collaboration on social media.
      At 24 she has plenty of room for growth – and is making around £14,016 per post.
      Fashionista Alessia Russo is the Lionesses only representative in the top 10
      Russo is making over £14,000 per Instagram postCredit: Getty
      6. Sam Kerr, £17,776
      Chelsea and Australia star Kerr is one of the world’s most lethal strikers.
      She was voted 2022 PFA Player of the Season, and has cleaned up trophy-wise – winning four WSL titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups and two Cup of Nations.
      Her stock is high – with a reach of 1.2 million followers on Instagram, who she shows off her glam life too, including eating out at fancy French restaurant Bagatelle in London.
      For that reason, high-end brands including IWC watches offer her paid partnerships – netting the goal-getter around £17,776 a pop.
      Sam Kerr is one of the world’s most lethal strikersCredit: Getty
      Kerr boasts high-end paid partnerships including a deal with IWC watches
      5. Sakina Karchaoui, £23,238
      France footballer Karchaoui is sponsored by Nike, has a deal with Xbox and models for Pandora jewellery.
      The 27-year-old PSG star has 723,000 followers on Instagram.
      On the pitch she was crucial for her country getting to the semi-finals of the Euros.
      Off it, she is a role model for Arabic sports women.
      She can make around £23,238 per Instagram post.
      Sakina Karchaoui is a role model for Arabic women sports stars
      Karchaoui is endorsed by Xbox
      4. Alex Morgan, USA, £43,752
      Perhaps the most famous female footballer on the planet, American Morgan, now 34, transcended her sport.
      She has appeared in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition three times.
      The FIFA video game put her on their cover for their 2015 game in the States alongside Lionel Messi.
      With 121 goals for her country, she is one of the USA’s most famous footballers which is backed up by her 10 million plus Instagram followers.
      USA star Alex Morgan has transcended footballCredit: The Mega Agency
      Age 34, Morgan is still big business – worth £43,752 per Instagram postCredit: AP
      3. Jordyn Huitema, £59,836
      22-year-old Canadian Huitema already has a staggering 1.6million followers. Impressive for an up and comer.
      She is endorsed by Nike, and is in a sports power couple – dating Seattle Mariners baseball star Julio Rodriguez.
      Already an Olympic champion, she has seemingly been around for years after making her international debut at 15.
      Astonishingly, given her tender years, she makes nigh on £60,000 per Instagram post.
      Canadian Jordyn Huitema is football’s next superstar
      Huitema’s lifestyle photos have earned her a staggering 1.6 million followers at just 22Credit: INSTAGRAM @jordynhuitema
      2. Alexia Putellas, £88,853
      Europe’s best player, Spain and Barcelona ace Putellas boasts 2.8million followers on Instagram.
      She was awarded the Ballon d’Or and Fifa’s Best Women’s Player award in both 2021 and 2022.
      It is believed each post she shares receives 336,000 engagements.
      For that she coins in £88,853 every time, which is amazing given she’s been injured for the past 12 months. However, she will be back in time for the World Cup.
      Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas has been one of the best players in the world in recent yearsCredit: AP
      Putellas’ posts record 336,000 engagements and can net her £88,853Credit: instagram @alexiaputellas
      1. Alisha Lehmann, £241,314
      The Switzerland and Aston Villa forward is now the biggest commercial star in women’s football.
      Lehmann has the most followers on Instagram – over 13 million.
      She is so popular she even has more followers than Roger Federer – making her the most followed Swiss sports star on the platform.
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      Lehmann shares her adventures, travels, bikini photos and enviable lifestyle with her fanbase, although she had to tell her mum to ignore comments on her posts because of internet trolls.
      Astonishingly, it is estimated her branded posts are worth as much as £241,314 to her.
      Alisha Lehmann is the biggest women’s football star on Instagram with over 13 million followersCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
      Lehmann has more Instagram followers than Roger FedererCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=en
      Switzerland star Lehmann’s Instagram posts could be worth as much as £241,314 to herCredit: Getty More