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      Meet Juliette Pastore, the stunning Wag of Newcastle new boy Sandro Tonali, who designs clothes and is Instagram model

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      NEWCASTLE are beginning to develop their own Italian makeover.The Toon have signed Sandro Tonali, who is their latest big-money acquisition, in a deal worth £65million.
      Meet Juliette Pastore who is the girlfriend of Newcastle new boy Sandro TonaliCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Beautiful Juliette is an Instagram model and fashion designerCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Tonali and the stunning beauty have been in a on-off romance since 2019Credit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      He could be joined by fellow Italy international Nicola Barella, who has also been linked with a move to the Premier League giants.
      Joining Tonali on his journey will be his stunning partner, Juliette Pastore.
      She is a total fashionista, boasting underneath her Instagram name: “Bad vibes don’t go with my outfit.”
      The beautiful Wag, 24, also designs her own clothes, modifying second hand clothes with her company, Juliette.24 Club.
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      Brescia babe
      Juliette and Sandro reportedly began dating in 2019 in Brescia.
      It was the year that the 23-year-old midfield playmaker broke into the Brescia team and his football career blossomed.
      The pair are believed to have briefly split, before rekindling their romance in 2021.
      Again, that was the same year Tonali achieved another landmark in his career – signing for boyhood club AC Milan.
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      But Juliette is far from happy to be called a footballer’s Wag.
      Responding to a troll who labelled her such, she replied on Instagram: “I reply to this message because maybe he has recently followed me and sees me as the girlfriend of a football player.
      “When I was 14-15 I started working in a shop in Brescia, I was advertising and I was paid regularly.
      “Getting lost and then finding each other again. There are loves that go around the world, immense turns, only to return even more beautiful.”
      Juliette has 124,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Social media influencer Juliette loves showing off her amazing lifestyleCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Juliette does not like to be referred to has a footballer’s partnerCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Like Tonali, Juliette grew up in BresciaCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      She’s in fashion
      Juliette has amassed 124,000 followers on Instagram, who will be drawn to her epic lifestyle and fashionable outfits.
      When she wasn’t at the San Siro, wearing an AC Milan jersey and cheering her beau on, she was taking in events like the opening of jewellery shop, or modelling in paid partnerships for brands including Intimissimi.
      She also appeared on the front cover of various magazines.
      However, it’s her passion for design over being an influencer that shows off her ambition.,
      Juliette runs her own clothing label called Juliette.24 Club.
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      She specialises in taking old and vintage clothing and customising it.
      As a sideline that should help her fit in with Newcastle’s Wags, and settle in to life at the Toon.
      Aside from modelling, Juliette has an interesting sidelineCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Stunning Juliette boasts her own clothing lineCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Fashionable Juliette modifies vintage clothingCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Juliette will swap her AC Milan top for a Newcastle one next seasonCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore More

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      Chelsea new boy Nicolas Jackson is called ‘next Neymar’ in Senegal and hit rich scoring form to seal £30m transfer

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      NICOLAS JACKSON has got his big move to the Premier League.The 22-year-old talent, born in Gambia but plays his international football for Senegal, has agreed to sign for Chelsea.
      Frees-coring Nicolas Jackson has joined Chelsea for £30millionCredit: Getty
      Blessed with fine dribbling skills and pace, Jackson has been compared to NeymarCredit: Getty
      The Blues will pay Villarreal £30million for the 6ft2in forward, who should offer plenty of goals.
      He was handed his professional debut by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, when the Spaniard coached the La Liga club.
      While in Africa, his sudden rise has seen him called the ‘Next Neymar’ for the skills he has at his disposal.
      However, he could have been on our shores as early as January.
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      Bournemouth had agreed a deal, for the move only to fall through at the final hour.
      Rapid rise
      As a youth, Jackson played for Senegalese team Casa Sports.
      He had one season with the top flight side, before Villarreal snapped him up in 2019 and the attacker began training with their U19 team.
      An initial struggle, it was believed the youngster would benefit from first team football
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      Jackson spent the 2020-21 season on loan at second division Mirandes, scoring his first professional goal against against CD Castellón in a 1-1 draw a month after his arrival.
      It was his only goal of the campaign, one in which he played 16 times.
      Seeing he was beginning to settle in, Villarreal moved Jackson to their reserve team, where he became the main man scoring seven goals to help the team achieve promotion to the second tier.
      In 2021, he was handed his La Liga debut by Unai Emery who knew he had a talent on his hands.
      “He is a player who is in the process of growing.There are times when some players have to go elsewhere to grow, but we are betting on him because his contribution is very high,” Emery said at the beginning of last season.
      “He must get experience in front of goal and this is a learning process. We need to establish young players and we want to bet on them.”
      Unai Emery gave Jackson his big break at VillarrealCredit: PA
      Villarreal fans took to Jackson this season, after he produced goalscoring heroicsCredit: Getty
      Youngester Jackson was born in Gambia but represents SenegalCredit: Instagram @_jacksonnj11
      And he didn’t disappoint…
      The 2022-23 season was Jackson’s breakout year.
      After forcing his way into the first team, he contributed a staggering 18 La Liga goal contributions.
      Following an injury in March, he returned in April and May to score nine goals across two months.
      A combination of quick feet, impressive dribbling skills and an eye for goal made him an impressive commodity.
      It also led to plenty of comparisons in his playing style.
      He was labelled the ‘Next Neymar’. Others said he was similar to Sadio Mane. Both superstars of the game. Both you would be happy to named alongside.
      Senegal boss Aliou Cisse called Jackson up to his squad for two friendlies – just two months before the World Cup.
      Jackson was selected as a wildcard for Senegal in the 2022 World CupCredit: Getty
      Forward Jackson made his full debut in Qatar against the NetherlandsCredit: Getty
      Impressed, he selected him as a wildcard for Qatar, where he made his full international debut in the defeat to Netherlands in their opener.
      Premier League could have come sooner
      After the World Cup, and before he exploded into life in La Liga, Jackson was almost a Bournemouth player.
      The South Coast club had settled on a £22.5million deal, with a contract all agreed upon.
      But, the move would collapse at the last-minute.
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the move was shelved after Jackson failed a medical.
      Doctors determined he would be out of action until March 10 with a hamstring injury – not the expected February 10 return date.
      With Bournemouth fighting for their safety, the Cherries didn’t want to take that gamble going into the final months of the season.

      Jackson nearly moved to the Premier League in January, before failing a medical
      Jackson is well and truly in the driving seat with his career after joining the BluesCredit: Instagram @_jacksonnj11
      Their loss was Villarreal’s gain as the young striker struck a rich vein of goalscoring form.
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      Jackson ended the season on fire, with nine league goals in eight matches as Quique Setien’s Villarreal secured a Europa League spot.
      After an outstanding finish to his season in Spain, Jackson will be ready to hit the ground running under Mauricio Pochettino when he links up with his new team-mates.
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      Inside Arsenal-bound Kai Havertz’s car collection, including a £130k Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 and a £90k Range Rover Sport

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      GERMAN star Kai Havertz is on the move.The forward is Arsenal-bound with the Gunners agreeing a proposed £65million deal with Chelsea.
      Kai Havertz boasts an impressive car collection
      The 24-year-old is now scheduled for a medical and expected to sign a contract worth over £200,000-per-week.
      It’s a salary that will allow him to add to his already impressive car collection.
      Here are the motors that decorate Havertz’s garage so far…
      Audi Q7, from £63,575
      A fan of SUV’s, Havertz splashed the cash on a Q7 when he first arrived on our shores.
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      It’s a favourite of ex-Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, who both have one.
      Powered by a 4.0-litre V8 petrol, it produces 500bhp and a vast 770Nm of torque.
      It’s capable of going from 0-62 mph in as little as 5.9 seconds.
      An Audi Q7 was Havertz’s first motor when he arrived on our shores
      BMW X5, from £66,230
      Keeping faith in German machinery, Havertz also has BMW’s famous 4×4.
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      The X5 is the perfect motor to stretch his 6ft3in frame after a day of training.
      It’s a bit zippier than the Audi – reaching 0-62 mph in 3.9 to 6.1 seconds.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Xabi Alonso were all fans.
      Havertz kept his faith in Germany machinery by adding a BMW to his fleetCredit: https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/X5/2023/bmw-x5-overview.html
      Range Rover Sport, from £82,000
      The go-to for any respectable football, Range Rover Sport is the most popular car in football circles.
      Falling into that stereotype is Havertz, although you can forgive him because it’s a mark of luxury.
      Starting at £82,000, depending on modifications, the Range Rover Sport can cost well over £100,000.
      It does 0-62 mph in 3.9 to 6.6 seconds.
      The Range Rover Sport is the most popular car in football circles
      Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, from £127,870
      Saving the best to last, the G Wagon is the ultimate status symbol for the rich and famous.
      It is, without doubt, the finest SUV on the market. Certainly one of the most luxurious.
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      Regular G63’s come with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 engine that makes 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.
      The 0-62 mph varies from 4.5 seconds to 6.4 seconds.
      A Mercedes-Benz AMG 63 is the most expensive motor in Havert’s collectionCredit: Auto Trader More

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      Inside Wanda Nara and Mauro Icardi’s on-off love story, from sex 12 times a day to breaking up before happy reunion

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      WANDA Nara and Mauro Icardi’s marriage has had more twists than a South American soap opera.The footballer, 30, and his super agent Wag, 36, are seemingly happier than ever, but it’s been a turbulent few years.
      Wanda Nara’s on-off romance to Mauro Icardi has dominated the gossip pagesCredit: Instagram @wandanara
      Nara shows off a new sparkler as their romance appears very much back on
      They appeared to be finished for good, when the blonde beauty announced their separation in December, following a make-or-break holiday in the Maldives.
      The pair also began seeing other people, with Wanda hooking up with a rapper and Mauro cosying up to a stunning Turkish actress.
      But their relationship is now stronger than ever, with Wanda showing off a new ruby and diamond ring and the Argentinian striker leaning into to her for a kiss.
      Their romance began in controversial style…

      Backstabbing
      Before she got together Mauro, Wanda was married to former Sampdoria star Maxi Lopez.
      Icardi arrived at the Serie A club in 2011, where he was warmly welcomed by his fellow countryman and his wife.
      They went on family holidays and struck up a firm friendship, however by 2013 Lopez and Wanda’s marriage hit the rocks.
      Soon after, Icardi and Wanda were an item, with rumours alleging that they were having an affair behind Lopez’s back.
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      But Mauro denied the accusation. “I was a friend of the couple, an acquaintance, and it was all very normal,” he said.
      “After that, Wanda split up and we kept in contact, and it just happened.”
      Wanda sung from the same hymn sheet.
      “After the divorce, I had gone back to live in Argentina and already had the kids registered for the new school year,” she said.
      “I had to come back to Milan to finalise some paperwork and he offered to lend me his car, leaving me the keys to his house, too.
      “He asked if I wanted to have dinner with him, but the fridge was empty. I knocked up some pasta and the rest just happened spontaneously.”
      Wanda, ex-husband Maxi Lopez and Mauro Icardi used to go on holiday togetherCredit: Instagram
      Nara was accused of cheating on Lopez with Icardi
      Getting steamy
      A physical attraction clearly pulls these two together.
      After complaining that she was sexually starved by Lopez during their marriage, Wanda has been very open about her love life with Icardi.
      She boasted about her prowess between the bed sheets in 2021 with a Valentine’s Day message about how she likes to look after her man.
      She wrote: “Saint Valentine is….cooking for your love every day, waiting for him with the best steak sandwich prepared by me at 3am after a match…or simply going down to the kitchen in the early hours and preparing the best sandwiches in the world with chicken and avocado…making your favourite deserts in the afternoon…and being the best in bed.”
      Former Italy defender Daniele Adani also dished the dirt on a rumour he heard that Icardi and Nara have sex up to 12-times-a-day on Christian Vieri’s Twitch channel.
      While, when she was bashed by trolls online she said she performs oral sex on Icardi every night.
      On social media they often post steamy and intimate photos together.
      Mauro and Wanda often shared risque snaps on Instagram of their steamy romance
      Wanda shut down a social media troll by revealing she gave Mauro oral sex daily
      It was reported that Wanda and Mauro were having sex up to 12 times a dayCredit: Instagram @mauroicardi
      Infidelity
      In 2021, the wheels appeared to come off when Wanda went on a rant about an alleged infidelity in their marriage.
      The buxom beauty angrily tweeted: ‘Another family that you have ruined for a s***”, she began.
      She then unfollowed Icardi on Twitter, before admitting she had split from him to a friend over a cheating storm.
      Wanda’s “I’ve separated” message went viral after it was shared by Argentine showbiz journalist Ker Weinstein, who is reportedly ‘close’ to her.
      Ker published the note which was reportedly sent to her privately by Paris-based Wanda and wrote alongside it: “‘Bomb’. Mauro and Wanda separated. A real shame. I hope they patch things up. There’s a woman who’s the third party in discordance. I’m in shock.”
      Wanda also appeared to confirm she blames actress Maria Eugenia Suarez for trying to snatch Icardi from her, with the two allegedly texting one another.
      Suarez has been widely identified as the “third party in discordance” in Argentine media, however the model herself denies the claims, saying: “I have no idea where all this came from. Whoever it may be. I don’t even know them. I myself have just separated.”
      Model Maria Eugenia Suarez was suggested as the ‘third party’ that Icardi was texting – however she has denied this
      Mauro then began dating Devrim Ozkan, second from the right
      Devrim is a famous actress in TurkeyCredit: INSTAFRAM @devrimozkan
      Wanda announced her relationship with L-Gante on social media, with Mauro calling her a ‘laughing stock’Credit: Instagram
      L-Gante is an Argentinian rapper, some 13 years Wanda’s juniorCredit: AFP
      Breaking up and moving on
      Last year, with trouble in paradise, the pair announced a (what appeared to be) a final break up.
      The previous year trying to patch up their differences, including a luxurious holiday in the Maldives, wasn’t enough to save their marriage.
      Back in October, Wanda was spotted getting very intimate with toyboy pop star L-Gante, also from Argentina in a music video.
      Mauro was furious. He called her a “laughing stock”.
      It was released after she was seen kissing the rapper in a bowling alley, sparking rumours they were together.
      Mauro, himself, was keen to move on. On loan at Galatasaray, he met stunning Turkish actress Devrim Ozkan and they were believed to have began courting.
      She was spied at several Galatasaray matches, while she also posed for a picture with ex-Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira on a night out.
      It was seemingly the nail in the coffin of ‘Wandauro’.
      But wait…
      Wanda’s latest Instagram post suggests the spark is back, if it ever went out at all.
      Celebrating their union, perhaps, she can be seen showing off a brand new ring on her wedding finger.
      Wanda and Mauro appear happier than ever
      Gorgeous Wanda has seemingly settled her differences with Mauro and is looking forward to the futureCredit: Instagram
      Dressed in a black top with a gold necklace around her neck, the gorgeous model flashes the large ruby and diamond sparkler on her as her partner goes in for a kiss.
      But one of her 16.4m followers was having none of it as they posted a cutting comment.
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      They wrote: “Wan ur relationship is more unstable than the economy.”
      Time will tell if this ‘promise’ ring keeps them together forever. One thing is for sure, you can barely keep them apart. More

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      How Jose Mourinho’s kids are doing their own thing, with daughter’s jewellery worn by Stormzy and son a budding coach

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      HE is not the only Special One in the family.For years Jose Mourinho has lived off that moniker, leading the likes of Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Manchester United, Tottenham and now Roma to success.
      Jose Mourinho’s daughter is an award-winning jewellerCredit: Getty
      His son Jose Jr is an aspiring footballer and coachCredit: Getty
      Stormzy teamed up with Matilde Jewellery for a music video shootCredit: Instagram
      But daughter Matilde is showing her own unique talents as a jeweller.
      The 27-year-old’s brand Matilde Jewellery scooped the Emerging Brand of the Year gong at the Professional Jeweller Awards.
      It was also worn by Stormzy in his new video Mel Made Me Do It, which dad Jose makes an appearance in.
      While son Jose Jr, 23, is an aspiring footballer and coach who has been on the books of Fulham.
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      MATILDE
      Back in December 2020, Jose’s ambitious offspring launched her own jewellery brand.
      What made it different from its competitors was her promise to make pieces from sustainable materials.
      Her passion for jewellery began in 2018, when she was gifted a gold bracelet for her 18th birthday by her parents.
      “I was so excited. It was my first piece of proper jewellery,” she told the Daily Mail.
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      She uses lab-grown diamonds because they “have the least impact on the environment.”
      Matilde studied her craft at the London College of Fashion before doing an MA in Entrepreneurship: Fashion and Creative Industries at Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design.
      It was on a shopping trip with her mum she learned that diamonds can be lab-grown.
      She said: “We walked into a shop where a jewellery brand was doing a pop-up. The founder came up and said: ‘Did you know all our jewellery uses lab-grown diamonds?’ I was like, ‘What?’ I was intrigued.
      Matilde’s jewellery line won a prestigious award at the Professional Jeweller AwardsCredit: Instagram @matildefmf
      Matilde Jewellery uses sustainable materials, including lab-grown diamondsCredit: Instagram @matilde.jewellery
      Pieces from Matilde’s range can cost up to £1,850Credit: Instagram @matilde.jewellery
      Dad Jose Mourinho has been seen wearing Matilde’s men’s jewellery collectionCredit: Instagram @josemourinho
      Jose Mourinho featured in Mel Made Me Do It
      “My mum was born in Angola, which is where a lot of the horrible impact from blood diamonds took place. She was always vocal about it. She thought it was amazing that lab-grown diamonds existed.”
      Matilde launched her own pop-up shop in the heart of London’s Soho that’s opened for three months in in 2022.
      Inside, there were pieces for men and women costing up to £1,850.
      Celebrity fans include actress Naomi Scott and film producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
      While dad Jose has worn a bracelet and ring made by his daughter at training with Roma.
      Stormzy modelled some pieces for his latest music video, Mel Made Me Do It.
      Jose Sr shared images behind the scenes on his Instagram about his cameo.
      He captioned the image: “Was great fun doing this cameo for Stormzy’s new music video out today. I had a great time and it’s great to see him wearing @matilde.jewellery”
      JOSE JR
      Although he’s currently without a club, Mourinho’s son Jose Jr is an able goalkeeper.
      For three years he was on Fulham’s books before he was released in 2017.
      Now 23, he is considering a move into coaching.
      And, if his dad is to be believed, he could become a better coach than him.
      Back in 2018, the youngster was sat on the bench alongside his dad when Manchester United took on Swansea.
      For his work experience, he then delivered a tactical analysis of what was wrong with his father’s side.
      Jose revealed: “In a period of a few bad results one day, he comes up with some analysis on my team — obviously suffering because Dad wasn’t doing well.
      “We had lost to Watford and Manchester City, I think, and he came with the stats of the team. I showed them to my assistants and I told them, ‘Be careful as one day this boy will take one of your places’.
      Jose Jr was an able goalkeeper and was formerly on Fulham’s booksCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      When his father was at Manchester United, he Jose Jr sat in the dugout for work experienceCredit: Getty
      Jose Mourinho believes his son could one day become a great coachCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      “But in fact I compare him with me at his age, where I would try to do the same sort of things for my dad — of course with different technology methods, but analysis from a kid aged 16 then.”
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      The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, as Mourinho’s kids are making their own way in life.
      Clearly, the Special One has produced a couple of Special Ones. More

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      Meet Jude Bellingham’s best mate Toby Bishay who flies the world with him and has his own concierge service

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      JUDE Bellingham is going places – and so is his best mate.The England star, 19, has signed for Real Madrid in a stunning £115million deal.
      Meet Jude Bellingham’s best mate Toby BishhayCredit: Instagram/@tobybishay
      High-flier Bishay runs his own concierge service
      Bellingham has taken advantage of Bishay’s concierge service, including private carsCredit: Instagram/@tb.concierge
      He has agreed a six-year-deal that will net him a staggering £17million-per-year after being chased by Europe’s biggest clubs.
      It’s a salary that will allow him to live a life of luxury – if he wasn’t already doing that with pal, Toby Bishay.
      Bishay runs his own concierge service suitably called TBConcierge.
      And he makes sure the England footballer is getting the A-list service a world class player should be receiving.
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      The check list
      With links to contacts who offer high-end luxuries, Bishay can give his clients a lifestyle to envy.
      The Birmingham-based Aston Villa fan opened his service in 2022.
      He debuted it with a social media post, showing Jude taking advantage of a stretch limousine.
      A quick glance at his Instagram, which has 16,000 followers, shows just some of the amazing experiences TBConcierge provide.
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      If you need to get anywhere in a hurry, and you’re an international jet-setter, Bishay can ensure you fly privately.
      Want a five-star hotel, with a Michelin star restaurant booking to boot? That’s not a bother.
      Entry to the world’s superclubs, with a private table, waitress service and more can also be ordered.
      And this all expands to glam locations like Marbella, Ibiza, Mykonos, and Dubai too.
      Private villas can also be organised, with many boasting swimming pools.
      Private jets can be chartered through TBConcierge
      Luxury villas like this can be rented through Bishay’s company TBConcierge
      Client list
      Bellingham isn’t the only footballer who has taken advantage of Bishay’s services.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoyed his partnership with Parasol Assistance limos, and was seen stretched out in one of their cars.
      He wrote on Insta alongside a photo of the Liverpool ace: “It was a great pleasure to have @trentarnold66 on board with us we sincerely hope that you enjoy the service that we provided.”
      Young footballers Louie Barry, Jude’s brother Jobe Bellingham and Man City youngster Morgan Rogers have also given their testimonials on Instagram.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoyed TBConcierge’s offeringsCredit: Instagram/@tb.concierge
      Jobe Bellingham has also taken advantage of TBConcierge’s luxuries
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      Bishay is still expanding his business and building up his list of potential clients.
      Last season, he was in and amongst Borussia Dortmund’s stars as his mate went on to star for the German giants.
      He was spotted on the Signal Iduna Park pitch with Bellingham back in May.
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      The pair are often seen at Birmingham’s exclusive Bank Restaurant and Bar too.
      With friends like Bellingham, it’s no wonder Bishay is doing so well for himself now.
      Bishay joined Bellingham on the pitch at DortmundCredit: Instagram/@tobybishay
      With friends like Jude Bellingham, Bishay’s business is set to take offCredit: Instagram/@tobybishay More

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      Footballers and their celebrity crushes, from Ronaldo liking Kendall Jenner and Grealish wanting to meet Rihanna

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      TODAY, footballers are major celebrities.They are invited to A-list parties, they mingle with the jet-set and make fortunes to rival those of pop stars, actors and models.
      Actress Julia Roberts is wanted by both sides of the Manchester football divideCredit: Alamy
      Pep Guardiola admitted in the past Pretty Woman star Roberts was one of his idolsCredit: Alamy

      But, they are only human.
      These stars of the beautiful game have their own celebrity crushes.
      From Pep Guardiola to Cristiano Ronaldo and Jack Grealish, here’s footballers’ celebrity crushes.
      Pep Guardiola/Julia Roberts
      The Man City boss has three idols in life, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and the Pretty Woman actress.
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      And Guardiola was devastated when he found she was sloping off with the enemy seven years ago – by heading for fierce rivals Manchester United. 
      He said: “I am a failure in the Champions League. If I win the Champions League three times in a row I will be a failure.
      “I have three idols in my life. Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Julia Roberts.  
      “Julia Roberts years ago came to Manchester – not in the 90s when Sir Alex (Ferguson) was winning titles and titles and titles.
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      “She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?
      “And she went to visit Man United. She didn’t come to see us. That’s why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn’t come to see us.
      “Even if I win the Champions League it will not compare to this disappointment I had.”
      But, Pep, who is happily married to Cristina Serra, has been reprieved after she congratulated him and his team for their Champions League success.
      She tweeted: “Congratulations @pepteam for leading your team to be UCL champions.  #pep #soccermom.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo/Kendall Jenner
      The Portuguese legend is, of course, happily settled with stunning beauty Georgina Rodriguez.
      But there was a time when he was free and single and happily flirting with Kendall Jenner on Instagram.
      He liked one of her sexy photos, and reportedly invited her to a Real Madrid game.
      She was said to be flattered by his interest in her, but that’s as far it went.
      Supermodel Kendall Jenner was said to be flattered by interest in her from Cristiano RonaldoCredit: The Mega Agency
      Cristiano Ronaldo liked a sexy pic of Kendall on InstagramCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish/Rihanna
      When the Man City ace was playing for Aston Villa, he was quizzed by YouTube channel Stadium Astro about which celebrity he would most like to meet.
      “Rihanna,” Grealish replied without hesitation. “Because she’s pretty.”
      The England midfielder also confessed to liking her music as well.
      Grealish has since settled down with childood sweetheart Sasha Attwood, who seems the sole object of his desires now.
      Pop star Rihanna always has plenty of admirersCredit: Getty
      Man City ace Jack Grealish revealed he would love to meet Rihanna because she’s prettyCredit: Getty
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek/Laura Woods
      Presenter Laura Woods has a few sporting suitors.
      The first to admit a crush on the talkSPORT host was Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who appeared on her show.
      Woods asked him which famous person he has the hots for.
      And to her shock and excitement, Loftus-Cheek joked: “Laura Woods!”.
      Woods quipped back: “An exceptional answer!” before cheekily responding they would swap numbers after the call.
      Later, Anthony Joshua would confess his love for Woods too, insisting that Loftus-Cheek beat him to it.
      Presenter Laura Woods got a cheeky response from a footballer during an interview about his celeb crushCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek joked Woods was his celebrity crushCredit: Getty
      David and Victoria Beckham
      David got down on one knee to propose to Victoria back in 1998.
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      They finally met at a Man Utd game, and the rest is now history.
      Victoria Beckham was the object of David Beckham’s desires when he first saw her in a Spice Girls videoCredit: Getty
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      “Back then, I thought she was just someone I looked up to, someone to be interested in outside of football. I liked her music, her clothes, her whole vibe.
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      Beth Mead was open about her sexuality in her bookCredit: Getty
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      Callum Wilson admitted queuing up to get her autograph when she was in pop band Hear’SayCredit: Getty
      “It was a book signing event when you get to meet them at the end.
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      Liverpool transfer signing Alexis Mac Allister’s amazing football family, with dad, two brothers and uncle all pros

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      ARGENTINA World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister was born to do it.The 24-year-old, who was instrumental in his country’s success in Qatar, is about to embark on a new challenge.
      Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina and Brighton boasts a famous family tree in his homelandCredit: Getty
      Dad Carlos Mac Allister, centre, played with Diego Maradona at Boca Juniors
      The midfielder has become Liverpool’s first signing of the season, after completing a £55million deal from Brighton.
      The midfielder told Liverpoolfc.com: “It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here and I can’t wait to get started.
      “I wanted to be in [from] the first day of pre-season, so it’s good that everything is done. I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates.
      “It was a fantastic year for me – World Cup, what we achieved with Brighton – but now it’s time to think about Liverpool and try to be a better player and a better human being every day.”
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      His rise as a Premier League star has been helped by having football in his blood.
      Dad Carlos played alongside Diego Maradona, although missed out on the 1994 World Cup squad.
      His older brothers Francis, 27, and Kevin, 25, turn out in the Argentine top flight for Rosario Central and Argentinos Juniors respectively.
      While uncle Patricio also enjoyed a successful career most notably with Estudiantes.
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      Football in the blood
      Alexis began his football education at Club Social Parque in Buenos Aires, alongside his two brothers.
      Famously, it’s where Maradona, Carlos Tevez and Juan Roman Riquelme all honed their skills on the small pitches there.
      They practically lived in the club – with the three consistently training with their own age group and sometimes together.
      A short stint at Club JJ Batista was then followed by a move to Argentinos Juniors.
      “I think the three of them were born to be footballers, because they grew up with everything that had happened to my brother and me as footballers,” Carlos told The Athletic back in 2020.
      It was the Carlos and his sibling Patricio who paved for the way for the younger generation.
      Steeped in football, they branched into building their own club. This would also see Alexis involved.
      Club Mac Allister
      Carlos and Patricio launched their own football academy in La Pampa.
      It bore their name and was launched as Club Mac Allister in 1998.
      Alexis played with Francis and Kevin, although they were so engrossed in the world of football, they took on additional responsibilities.
      Uncle Patricio Mac Allister set up a football academy with his dadCredit: YouTube / VIDEOSZONADEPORTIVA
      Kevin Mac Allister currently plays for Argentinos JuniorsCredit: Getty
      Francis Mc Allister also turned out for Argentinos JuniorsCredit: Getty
      Alexis Mac Allister with brothers Kevin, left, and Francis, right
      “I’d do scouting reports for a Spanish side, Osasuna, so they were with me and they helped me to put the report together,” Carlos explained.
      “I was following two or three players; one of the boys would follow one player, another would follow another player, the third would follow a third player — and we’d send reports on the teams from Argentina.
      “So they grew up around football.”
      Alexis, himself, confessed the same.
      “I was playing football [almost from birth],” he told Sky Sports.
      “Everything is about football with my family, we watch it and talk about it. We love football.
      “Growing up, I watched Juan Roman Riquelme because I supported Boca Juniors and he played there. He was amazing. I really liked Pablo Aimar, too, and of course, Messi is a hero as well.”
      They’re not Scottish
      Throughout the years, starting off with Carlos and Patricio, the family have had to field questions about their name.
      The assumption was their family tree would have Scottish links. But Carlos quickly put those suspicions to rest.
      Mac Allister has impressed for Argentina at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Carlos Mac Allister has explained where the surname has come fromCredit: AFP
      “According to our family, we came from Ireland, rather than Scotland,” he revealed.
      He continued: “We came to Argentina, to a place called Pergamino, but that was three or four generations ago, and later my father and mother married and moved to a different place — Santa Rosa in the Province of La Pampa, which is where Alexis was born.
      “Now, when we get together, they always say that our ancestors came from Ireland. I don’t know whether the ones before them were from Scotland, and went to Ireland from Scotland, and then our ancestors came here. But we say that we came from Ireland.”
      Alexis’s rise
      Like his brothers before him, his dad and uncle, Alexis followed family tradition by representing Argentinos Juniors.
      He made his debut for the club aged just 17 – when they played in the second tier.
      Incredibly, all three once played in a game away at San Lorenzo in a 1-0 defeat.
      But for Alexis, there was a greater calling.
      In 2019, he signed for Brighton, before he was loaned back to Juniors and then Boca, where he once again teamed up with his brother Kevin for regular game time.
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      Since 2020, Alexis was a regular for the Seagulls – establishing himself in their engine room alongside fellow South American Moises Caicedo, who is also seemingly leaving this summer.
      It comes as little surprise that he has now moved to Anfield, where he will be hopeful of greater success.
      Alexis Mac Allister was a revelation at Brighton from 2020Credit: AFP More