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      Meet Wrexham’s Wags, from a psychologist to a nail technician and the wife who stopped Ben Tozer from quitting football

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      AS teams go, none are more fashionable than Wrexham AFC.The Welsh sleeping giants were promoted to the EFL after clinching the National League title last month with a 3-1 won over Boreham Wood.
      Wrexham’s Wags include Kelsey Edwards, who has cheered on the side this season
      Edwards is the partner of midfielder Jordan Davies
      It caps a remarkable two years for the club, who have gone from strength-to-strength under the ownership of Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenney.
      Not only have they been a success on the field, off it they have gained a huge following in the US thanks to the brilliant documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham”.
      Throughout the journey, the players have had the support of their incredible Wags.
      They include a trained psychologist, nail technician and a caring wife who urged her husband to seek counselling when he considered quitting the game.
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      Kelsey Edwards
      Law student Kelsey is the partner of Jordan Davies.
      They welcomed their first child together in May, a girl called Harlow.
      When she’s not enjoying city breaks in places like New York City, she enjoys music festivals like Creamfields.
      However, they were hit with tragedy when they lost their stillborn son in 2021, which saw the local community rally for the couple to help them raise over £16,000 for charity.
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      Chloe Jones
      Chloe and her partner James also had their own medical scare.
      When son Jude was born 15-weeks premature late last year, he and Chloe were left fighting for their lives in hospital.
      After four months at Wrexham Maelor and Royal Bolton Hospital, they were finally able to come home healthy.
      James and Chloe tied the knot in 2022.
      James and Chloe Jones toast the future
      Chloe had a difficult pregnancy and spent four months in hospital
      Christie McFadzean
      Occupational therapist Christie is the wife of left-back Callum McFadzean.
      With her Instagram set to private, she prefers to keep her personal life to herself.
      They have two children together, Milo and Lorri.
      Back in 2019, Callum shared a pic on Instagram of their wedding day on her birthday and wrote a loving caption: “Happy Birthday to my beautiful Wife.”
      Christie McFadzean is an occupational therapist
      Christie and Callum McFadzean like to keep their personal life private
      Mollie O’Brien
      Super Paul Mullin has been the darling of Wrexham’s faithful all season.
      But for him, his darling Mollie and their son Albi are the apple of his eye.
      On one Instagram post he shared of her on a night out, he wrote: “Night well spent 😁 #Milf 🤣”.
      At Christmas, the family are partial to wearing matching pyjamas.
      Paul Mullin cheekily called his Wag a MILF
      The Mullin family dress up for Christmas in matching pyjamas
      Caitlin Palmer
      Ollie Palmer’s Wag Caitlin is a bridal specialist in hair and make-up.
      She graduated with a degree from the London College of Fashion.
      Caitlin and Ollie are childhood sweethearts.
      The loved-up couple have two children together, who he proudly shows off on Instagram.
      Ollie and Caitlin Palmer are childhood sweethearts
      Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney pose with the Palmer family
      Sophie Tozer
      Nail technician and gin lover Sophie has played a huge role in husband Ben’s life as a footballer.
      Back in 2017, the-then Newport County player was on the brink of giving up his football career, after becoming disillusioned with the game.
      But with his wife’s help and guidance, he sought counselling and pulled through.
      “I’m just glad I listened to Sophie and sought help after a few months of going downhill mentally,” he told BBC Sport.
      Ben Tozer has wife Sophie to thank for his football career
      When Ben was suffering with his mental health, Sophie urged him to seek counselling
      Kate Foster
      Ben Foster’s Wrexham career is up in the air, after only signing on for the short-term.
      Although, he could stay on for a second season as the club tackle League Two.
      Should he have any wobbles, the ex-England goalie could always turn to wife Kate for advice.
      A trained psychologist, the mother-of-two would be perfect to lean on.
      Ben and Kate Foster pose for a selfie
      The Fosters have two children
      Iona McLeod
      Iona is the missus of centre-back Aaron Hayden.
      According to her Instagram, she is a personal trainer and property manager.
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      They have two children, Izzy and Izaak.
      Their family affairs are dedicated to their own ‘Hayden Family’ Instagram page, and they even have their own YouTube channel.
      Iona McLeod is a personal trainer and property manager
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      Inside the love life of Rory McIlroy and the whirlwind romance and story behind meeting wife Erica Stoll

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      ROCHESTER, New York has been good to Rory McIlroy.His first trip came in 2013, one year after winning the PGA Championship, where he was given a hero’s reception.
      Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship alongside wife Erica Stoll and their daughter PoppyCredit: Getty
      Stoll and McIlroy’s whirlwind romance began in Rochester, New York in 2015Credit: Getty
      His second in 2015 set tongues wagging in the local community, as he began dating local, Erica Stoll.
      The world No3 had just split from a high-profile romance with former tennis No1 Caroline Wozniacki.
      That break-up became a tabloid fodder for a man who didn’t feel comfortable in a celebrity couple.
      But this was a more intimate and quiet affair.
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      They took in 2Vine, now known as Redd, for a dinner date. The new couple were also spotted at the Magpie Irish Pub grabbing a drink, as onlookers spotted them looking loved up.
      Within eight months, McIlroy and Stoll got engaged in Paris. The City of Love.
      In 2017, the pair walked down the aisle at the five-star Ashford Castle found on Ireland’s west coast.
      Stevie Wonder and Ed Sheeran provided the entertainment, according to E!
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      Three years later, McIlroy and Stoll welcomed daughter Poppy into the world at Jupiter Medical Center in Florida.
      SunSport goes inside their whirlwind romance, starting with how they met.
      She worked for the PGA
      Stoll was a keen tennis player at high school, and graduated with a marketing degree at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2008.
      She soon scored a job as the PGA’s manager of championship volunteer operations, and often interacted with players and told them where they needed to be.
      It was her awareness that saved McIlroy from missing his tee time at the 2012 Ryder Cup, after some confusion over the time zone.
      She alerted officials and a police escort was organised to make sure he got there on time.
      He was forever grateful and from firm friends they soon became much more.
      McIlroy’s romance with Stoll began as a friendship in 2012, when she saved him from missing tee time at the 2012 World CupCredit: Getty
      Two years after they met McIlroy and Stoll walked down the aisle togetherCredit: Getty
      ‘Down-to-earth’
      The buzz around town on their first date made it hard for McIlroy and Stoll to be discreet.
      A waitress told the Democrat and Chronicle as they left 2Vine: “Everybody in the restaurant was shouting, ‘Oh my God, that’s Rory McIlroy! That’s Rory McIlroy!’”
      But, what McIlroy loved about Stoll and their relationship was she was unaffected by that and was down-to-earth.
      He told the Irish Independent in 2017: “I can be myself around her.
      “I love that (she) knows everything about me, and there was no judgment there. There was no judgment from day one, which is huge, because that’s very hard to find for someone in my position.”
      McIlroy has revealed he feels at ease with StollCredit: Getty
      Stoll and McIlroy keep their relationship privateCredit: Getty
      Privacy is key
      All the while, as their romance blossomed, the two kept their relationship to themselves.
      To this day, Stoll’s Instagram is set to private.
      And there were plenty of stipulations producers had to agree to when filming McIlroy for Netflix documentary series Full Swing.
      He told the Golf Channel: “I made sure that the parameters were very much like, look, you can film me at — you’re not coming to my house, you’re not coming in my car, you’re not coming anywhere near my family, but you want to do some stuff with me at golf tournaments, totally fine.”
      When it came to announcing they were expectant parents, McIlroy made the big reveal just two days before Poppy arrived in the world.
      Speaking at the BMW Championship, he said: “We’re about to be parents very soon, so we’re obviously super excited. Yeah, we’ve been sharing the news with friends and family, obviously, but I didn’t think it was something that I really particularly needed to share out here.
      “It’s a private matter, but we’re really excited and can’t wait for her to get here.”
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      McIlroy has got a lot to be thankful for when it comes to Rochester, New York.
      Maybe with the PGA Championship taking place there at Oak Hill, a tournament win would give him something else to be grateful for.
      McIlroy was keen to protect his family’s privacy during Netflix’s filming of Full SwingCredit: Getty
      McIlroy revealed he and Stoll were soon to become parents just two days before daughter Poppy was bornCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal cult hero Nicklas Bendtner’s amazing life since retiring, from dating glam Wag to launching a reality TV show

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      IT’S been a life less ordinary for Nicklas Bendtner since retiring.The Arsenal cult icon, now 35, hung up his boots in 2021, following a spell with his boyhood club FC Copenhagen.
      Nicklas Bendtner is living a glam life after quitting football

      But he will always be synonymous with the Gunners – and was even spotted heading towards the turnstiles at the Emirates for Sunday’s game against Brighton wearing a retro top.
      During his playing days, things were not always so straight-forward.
      First, he admitted nearly becoming bankrupt after gambling away almost £5.4million in poker, including blowing £400,000 in 90 minutes at a London casino.
      Then, he was placed under house-arrest in 2020 and had to wear an electronic tag for assaulting a taxi driver.
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      Since he said farewell to the game though, ‘Lord Bendtner’ is enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
      From once-in-a-lifetime trips accompanied by his Swedish girlfriend Clara Wahlqvist to kickboxing retreats in Thailand, wine-tasting with pals, and scuba diving in the Philippines – jet set doesn’t cover it.
      While back in his homeland, Bendtner has become a reality TV star fronting his own prank show.
      SunSport delves into the Denmark legend’s existence – with a hint of envy.
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      High-life
      Bendtner’s instagram offers a window into how he spends his £7million fortune.
      He loves designer clothes, and is a particular fan of Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Supreme and Gucci.
      It’s travelling the world and pursuing outdoor activities that have piqued his interest.
      Back in February, he was pictured scuba diving in Palawan Island, Philippines.
      Before that, there was a trekking through the ice mountains of Sweden on an excursion that would have appealed to Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
      Then, skiing in the exclusive Austrian village of St Anton am Arlberg.
      A holiday in Mykonos was the ticket to top up his tan, while a retreat in Thailand to brush up on his kickboxing skills was a clearly a must.
      While wine-tasting, smoking cigars, hunting and horse riding are all additional hobbies Bendtner has taken on.
      Skiing is one of Bendtner’s favourite pastimes
      Recently, Bendtner enjoyed scuba diving in Philippines
      Kickboxing classes in Thailand are all in a days work for Bendtner
      Bendtner enjoys wine-tasting with a pal
      Sweet ride
      The high-life wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t have an amazing car.
      Through the years, Bendtner has been seen behind the wheel of some incredible motors, including an £120,000 Aston Martin he wrote off in 2009.
      Amusingly, he was called “brainless” and “insane” for trying to buy a £300,000 Rolls-Royce, when he was released by FC Copenhagen and was unemployed.
      That hasn’t stopped him from splashing the cash on a Porsche Taycan Turbo S – worth around £230,000.
      However, he had the motor seized in 2021, and subsequently lost an appeal against driving convictions to get it back.
      He was seen attending his court hearing last week in a more modest Volvo.
      On social media, Bendtner also shared a snap of a glorious 1988 Porsche.
      Over the years, Bendtner has always loved luxury cars
      Bendtner showed off his 1988 Porsche on social media
      In 2021, Bendtner’s £230k Porsche Taycan Turbo S was seized by authoritiesCredit: Getty
      Amazing Wag
      Ladies man Bendtner moved on from former flame Philine Roepstorff, who reportedly hooked up with Spider-Man Tom Holland, with another stunning model.
      The object of his desires is blonde stunner Clara Wahlqvist – a former Miss Universe Sweden winner.
      And she certainly knows how to make him happy.
      Back in January, she jumped onto Instagram to wish him a happy birthday, while calling him “my favourite person”.
      Accompanying her sweet message was a collage of photos of the pair looking loved up.
      Clara has joined her beloved on many of his high-jinx jaunts.
      Former Miss Universe Sweden winner Clara Wahlqvist is Bendtner’s girlfriend
      Bendtner and Wahlqvist are smitten with one another
      As travel companions, Bendtner and his Wag are joint to hip
      And last year they became proud dog parents to a regal looking Doberman.
      Could she be the one who tamed Bendtner and convince him to settle down?
      Small screen fame
      Although he is reportedly working towards his coaching badges, Bendtner is happy to take advantage of his fame in Denmark.
      Going down the route of the Kardashians, he appeared in a reality TV show called Bendtner & Philine that followed his life and former romance with the Danish beauty.
      Astonishingly, it ran for two seasons before they split up.
      Bendtner then teamed up with Amazon Prime to present Nicolas Pranker – a show where he went undercover to prank mates and members of the public.
      One hilarious moment saw the funny man convince someone off the street to help him steal a TV.
      Bendtner has launched his own prank show on Amazon Prime in Denmark

      Game boy
      During lockdown, and with his career at a crossroads, Bendtner turned to gaming.
      He said it gave him a connection with the outside world, but it also prompted him to set up a business.
      His addiction to Counter-Strike influenced a decision to set up his Prosapia eSport team.
      Bendtner said: “When the coronavirus came and I was bound by isolation, I started playing Counter-Strike.
      “It gave me a sense of connection to the outside world.  My knowledge and interest started to grow.
      “I learned about the esports industry, and the impact it has on young people who are working very hard to reach the top.
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      “That’s why I founded Prosapia eSport, so that my employees and I can help young and promising talent reach their goals.
      “But most importantly, the Counter-Strike game brings me joy.”
      After finding solace in video games during lockdown, Bendtner launched a eSports team
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      Ronaldinho’s car collection includes a £1.6m Bugatti Veyron, £264k Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a £271k Lamborghini

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      BRAZIL legend Ronaldinho may have been hit financial woes, but he still had a car collection to fall back on.The Ballon d’Or winner, now 43, had some of his fleet seized back in 2018 after he failed to pay a fine accrued by a charity organisation under his name.
      Through the years, Ronaldinho has showed off a stunning car collectionCredit: Instagram @ronaldinho
      Ronaldinho owns an amazing £1.6m Bugatti VeyronCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Police in Brazil raided his family home in Porto Alegre, and secured two BMWs and a Mercedes Benz.
      It is not known if they were returned, however they are just some of the impressive motors the ex-Barcelona star has been seen behind the wheel of.
      Bugatti Veyron, £1.6million
      Karim Benzema is a fan and so is Ronaldinho.
      This £1.6million supercar is a collectors’ item that appreciates in value through the years.
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      It’s the fastest road legal car in existence, able to hit a top speed of 267.86 mph.
      Only 450 are in existence.
      Rolls-Royce Cullinan, £300,000
      The second-most expensive car in Ronaldinho’s collection.
      Sports stars including boxer Andy Ruiz Jr and Cristiano Ronaldo are proud owners of the prestige Cullinan.
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      Weighing 2.6 tonnes, this Rolls-Royce doesn’t lack power.
      Its 6.75-litre twin turbo V12 engine means the giant motor is still capable of hitting 62mph in five seconds with a top speed of 155mph.
      A Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most expensive in Ronaldinho’s car collectionCredit: Instagram @ronaldinho
      Hummer, from £86,000
      In the late 1990s and early 2000s, any celebrity worth their name in salt owned a Hummer.
      Tupac Shakur had one, hotel heiress Paris Hilton and basketball legend Dennis Rodman all owned the massive army-style truck.
      Incredibly, it was Arnold Schwarzenegger who lobbied to have the truck made street legal after seeing a convoy of Humvees heading to a military base in Oregon, while he was filming Kindergarten Cop.
      When Ronaldinho played for the Catalans, he used to cruise around the streets of Barcelona in his.
      A Hummer was part of Ronaldinho’s amazing car collectionCredit: Handout – Getty
      BMW X5, from £66,230
      One of the cars seized by authorities, the X5 is a midsize SUV that was first released in 1999.
      Comfortable and luxurious, it is seen as sporty runner.
      Capable of a top speed of 155 mph, it’s no slouch.
      The X5 can hit 0-60 seconds in 5.3 seconds.
      This BMW X5 was one of the cars seized in a police raid on Ronaldinho’s homeCredit: Golder’s News & Sport Ltd. (Golders)
      Lamborghini Aventador, £271,146
      Aventadors are still doing the rounds among Premier League’s elite, and with Brazilians especially.
      Man Utd winger Antony recently saw his towed away from outside his home.
      While sports stars including Deontay Wilder and Sergio Aguero have had their models wrapped.
      Ronaldinho had his in his favourite colour… yellow, just like the Brazil national team.
      Ronaldinho’s Lamborghini was suitably in a yellow – like Brazil’s team coloursCredit: Instagram @ronaldinho
      Ferrari 458, from £155,263
      Being a skilful player in his prime who boasted loved showboating, it’s no surprise a flashy Ferrari 458 has been part of his car collection.
      An absolute beauty in design, it does come with a hefty price tag.
      Mesut Ozil, Louis Saha and Mario Balotelli have all rocked this supercar.
      Capable of a top speed of 202 mph, it’s certainly nippy.
      A flashy Ferrari 458 is one of Ronaldinho’s pride and joysCredit: Instagram @ronaldinho
      Porsche 911 Carrera S, £110,000
      Able to hit 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds, this stunning Porsche is another super fast car Ronaldinho has been seen behind the wheel of.
      The brand has been loved by Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo in the past, so he’s in good company.
      Again, Ronaldinho’s was in yellow – surely a nod to the Brazilian jersey.
      It’s not known if he has this kept safely in a garage, or has parted company with it.
      It is not known if Ronaldinho still owns his PorscheCredit: Instagram @ronaldinho
      Aston Martin Rapide AMR, £129,992
      In 2019, Ronaldinho became the first person to buy a car at the Riyadh’s Motor Show.
      He splashed almost £130,000 on the prestige motor, which offers the height of luxury and taste.
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      However, it was reported that the Sheikhs who organised the event gifted the World Cup winner the Rapide AMR.
      It just proves it pays to have friends in high places.
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      Lewis Hamilton’s stunning women, from longterm romance with Nicole Scherzinger to fling with Rita Ora and Shakira date

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      AS eligible bachelors go, not many are as successful and rich as Lewis Hamilton.The F1 ace, now 38, has always been linked with the world’s most glamorous women.
      Shakira is the latest celebrity to be linked with Lewis HamiltonCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton and Shakira enjoyed a boat ride in MiamiCredit: The Mega Agency
      Now, he has been seen with Colombian singer Shakira, who is back on the market after her split with footballer Gerard Pique.
      Seven-time champion Lewis was spotted on a boat ride in Miami with the pop sensation.
      Their latest sighting comes days after they enjoyed dinner together, although The Sun Online understands the pair are just friends.
      And Shakira, 46, isn’t the first beautiful woman Lewis has enjoyed spending time with.
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      Nicole Sherzinger
      The Pussycat Dolls beauty is often referred to as the love of his life.
      After meeting at the MTV VMA’s, their on/off romance spanned seven years.
      However, they finally called it quits in 2016 with reports claiming Sherzinger, 44, was unhappy that he hadn’t proposed to her.
      Amusingly, Hamilton once admitted he preferred his cars to his dates.
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      “My cars are my babies,” he revealed.
      “I used to say, when I had a girlfriend, ‘I’m taking one of the girls out, so you can come if you want, but you come second when it comes to the cars.”
      Nicole Sherzinger was Hamilton’s longest romanceCredit: Solmaz Saberi
      Scherzinger and Hamilton parted company in 2016Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Rita Ora
      If his dalliances were like races, this one might have been his fastest lap.
      In 2016, Hamilton dated You Only Love Me singer Ora, 32, for a brief minute.
      Reports suggested she was infatuated with him and they even went into a studio to record some music together in 2017.
      She cheered him on at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the weekend of his 31st birthday, but they never confirmed they were an item.
      Rita Ora had a quick fling with the F1 ace
      Ora and Hamilton enjoyed London Fashion Week together in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Rihanna
      Another one, perhaps, to put in the friends category.
      In 2015, Hamilton and the Umbrella singer were inseparable – taking in the delights of Barbados and New York City together.
      Although, the Mercedes driver was quick to shoot down the rumour mill.
      “You know, I’ve known Ri for a long time,” he told E!
      “We’ve been friends for a while. We get to hang out every now and again…”
      Reports suggested he was willing to take their relationship to the next level, but Rihanna, 35, didn’t want to commit.
      Pop sensation Rihanna was linked
      Rihanna and Hamilton were once inseparableCredit: Splash News
      Barbara Palvin
      As supermodels go, Palvin is as glam as they get.
      A Victoria’s Secret Angel and an Armani Beauty ambassador, she was once rumoured to be dating Brazil superstar Neymar.
      In 2017, the 29-year-old Hungarian beauty was spotted partying with Lewis after the Monaco Grand Prix.
      A year later, Lewis shared a video on Instagram of the pair walking down a hotel corridor in Budapest.
      Supermodel Barbara Palvin caught Hamilton’s eyeCredit: Calzedonia Swimwear
      Neymar with rumoured ex Barbara Palvin and Lewis HamiltonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Camila Kendra
      Back in 2021, Hamilton was said to be a in hush-hush courtship with Instagram beauty Camila, 29.
      She sparked rumours the pair were more than friends by sharing a picture taken in his home wearing his shirt in an Instagram post.
      The Dominican Republic stunner was previously in a relationship with Tyler Cameron, a reality TV star off US show The Bachelor.
      Last year, she was spotted holding hands with Chelsea footballer Ben Chilwell, although their romance soon fizzed out.
      Stunning Camila Kendra was linked to Hamilton in 2021
      Camila was spotted wearing Hamilton’s shirt on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Danielle Lloyd
      Danielle and Lewis have stayed close friends, well after their split.
      They got together a few years before she was crowned Miss England in 2002, after meeting at celebrity haunt 10 Rooms.
      But, their six-month romance petered out because of the long-distance between them.
      She later married former Spurs star Jamie O’Hara in 2012, but they divorced two years later.
      Danielle, 39, has been seen cheering him on Silverstone in the recent years, proving there’s no hard feelings.
      Danielle Lloyd was a former flame of Hamilton’sCredit: Unleashed Talent Management – Make up by Amanie Grewal
      Lloyd and Hamilton began a romance when she was entering beauty pageantsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Lotta Hintsa
      A former Miss Finland ticked all the boxes for Lewis.
      Lotta is the daughter of former McLaren doctor Aki Hintsa, who passed away in 2016.
      Hamilton and Lotta were inseparable in the paddock and it was suggested they were an item.
      She played it more candid, insisting they were just mates.
      Former Miss Finland Lotta Hintsa was rumoured to have had a fling with Hamilton
      Hintsa’s dad was a team doctor for McLaren, where her paths with Hamilton crossed
      Sofia Richie
      Style is important to Lewis, who is a regular at Paris Fashion Week every year.
      It was no surprise to see him hook up with Sofia, the daughter of crooner Lionel Richie, in 2017.
      They were regularly spotted together, after she split with his pal Justin Bieber.
      She has since married British record executive Elliot Grange.
      Sofia Richie was said to be in a romance with Hamilton in 2017
      Richie and Hamilton both share a love of fashion
      Winnie Harlow
      The supermodel, who suffers from skin condition vitiligo, was spied getting cosy with Hamilton in 2016 at the GQ Awards in London.
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      Canadian stunner Winnie, 28, and Lewis then stepped out together at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York in 2018.
      Again, Lewis has said they’re friends – but the flirting in public said otherwise, according to reports.
      Winnie Harlow is one of the world’s leading supermodelsCredit: Getty
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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s car collection includes a fleet of Ferraris like his new £1.7m Daytona and Porsche worth £650k

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      AT 41, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s football career shows no sign of slowing down.The Sweden legend is planning to plan on next season with Monza, after reportedly agreeing a deal to join the club from AC Milan.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic boasts an amazing car collection, including a £1.7m Ferrari Daytona SP3Credit: Splash
      Sweden legend Ibrahimovic also has a stunning Ferrari Monza worth over £1m
      Ibrahimovic has been driving a £160k Lamborghini Urus to training with AC MilanCredit: Getty
      And when it comes to his motors, he still loves them fast and incredibly expensive.
      Zlatan boasts an amazing car collection that’ll be the envy of all dressing rooms around Europe.
      From an impressive fleet of Ferraris, including the recent £1.7million Daytona SP3 he added to his garage to an astonishing £650,000 Porsche – the centre forward is a true petrol head.
      But, he remained true to his roots when he became an ambassador for car makers Volvo, even driving their modest £40,000 XC40 to training at a former club.
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      The new addition
      This week, Zlatan really treated himself.
      For his 40th birthday, he bought himself a £400,000 Ferrari Sf90 Stradale.
      He shared an image of his new addition on Instagram, captioning the snap: “Happy Birthday to Zlatan”.
      It’s Ferrari’s first foray into electric cars and can reach a top speed up to 211 mph.
      But, he wasn’t totally convinced by it. Instead, he traded it for a Daytona SP3 with a price tag of £1.7million.
      The mid-engine V12 sportscar can hit 62mph in a staggering 2.86 seconds.
      Reports claim there is only 599 models of the car in the world.
      To treat himself for his 40th birthday, Zlatan splashed £400k on a Ferrari Sf90 Stradale – but he soon traded it in
      Ibrahimovic swapped his Sf90 Stradale for an amazing Daytona SP3Credit: Splash News
      Going vintage
      Zlatan clearly has a thing for Italian fast cars, and splashing out on a new set of wheels on his special day.
      In 2019, for his 38th, he bought a rare Ferrari Monza SP2 for a staggering £1.4million.
      He is only one of 499 people in the world that own the supercar.
      The superfast car can hit 0-60 mph in around 2.9 seconds.
      The Ferrari Monza is the most expensive in Zlatan’s car collection
      Capable of reaching 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds, the Monza is worth around £1.4m
      Current ride
      However, standing at 6ft 5in Zlatan needs a car that offers him plenty of leg room.
      That’s why, when it comes to training, he prefers an SUV.
      At AC Milan, the centre forward has been spied arriving to training in a £160,000 Lamborghini Urus.
      The Urus is a favourite of footballers at the moment, including former Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo who was once seen driving to Carrington in one.
      Zlatan drives his Lamborghini Urus to training at AC MilanCredit: Getty
      Statement red
      Only 400 Ferrari Enzo cars exist in the world, and Zlatan has one of them.
      Seen as a collector’s item, it’s a motor that can be sold for over a million pounds at auction.
      It was developed in 2002 using Formula One technology, including a a carbon-fibre body and F1-style automated-shift manual transmission.
      Although, we’ve rarely seen Zlatan driving it.
      Zlatan is one of 400 lucky owners who have a rare Ferrari Enzo worth around £1m
      Spider Man
      Between 2005-2009, the Ferrari F430 Spider was a footballers’ favourite.
      Chelsea legend John Terry, who himself is a Ferrari obsessive, was seen driving one around the streets of Surrey.
      When it was released, it carried a price tag of around £120,000.
      Nicknamed their ‘Baby Enzo’, it can hit 0-62 mph in four seconds.
      Over the years, Zlatan has got himself a fleet of Ferraris, including a 430 SpiderCredit: AFP
      When the Ferrari F430 was released in 2005, it carried £120,000 price tagCredit: Getty
      Top of the range Porsche
      Zlatan loves anything limited edition.
      Which is why he bought a £700,000 Porsche Spyder in and around 2014.
      Only 918 models were made of the supercar, which sold out completely in 2015.
      It was only the second plug-in hybrid car Porsche ever produced.
      Only 918 models of the Porsche Spyder exist in the world
      ANOTHER ITALIAN MASTERPIECE
      Italian gentleman’s car makers Maserati are renowned for their luxury vehicles.
      So, it goes without saying, Zlatan used his extensive time playing in Italy to research enough about the stylish car manufacturers.
      In about 2011, he bought a GranTurismo MC Stradale worth around £92,000.
      Under the hood, it boasts a 450 hp V8 engine and has a top speed of 187 mph.
      Luxury vehicles, like a £92,000 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, have also been part of Ibrahimovic’s fleet in the past
      The GranTurismo MC Stradale boasts a 450 hp V8 engine and has a top speed of 187 mphCredit: Handout
      COMPANY CAR
      In 2014, Zlatan became an ambassador for Swedish car manufacturers Volvo, appearing in a series of ads.
      Now, many footballers won’t often be seen driving the cars they’re sponsored for.
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      However, when Ibrahimovic was playing for Manchester United he was a happy with their XC90 model costing around £52,000.
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      Often, he would drive it to training and park it amongst a fleet of Lamborghinis and Range Rovers.
      And you can bet no one would’ve been brave enough to give him any stick for it.
      Volvo made Zlatan an ambassador and he appeared in ads for the Swedish car brand
      Zlatan happily drove a Volvo XC90 costing around £52,000 into CarringtonCredit: iCelebTV More

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      Man Utd and Man City target Cher Ndour has been called the ‘next Pogba’ and is set to be the latest Benfica transfer

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      BENFICA continue to be pioneers in blossoming the stars of tomorrow.The Portuguese giants famously discovered Ederson, Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva, and more.
      Cher Ndour is the next huge talent to come off the Benfica conveyor beltCredit: Getty
      Midfielder Ndour has been likened to Paul PogbaCredit: Getty
      But the next to come straight from the Caixa Futebol Campus conveyor belt might just be the best.
      Italian wonderkid Cher Ndour, 18, has been turning heads for Benfica’s B team, where he has been described as the ‘next Paul Pogba’.
      And with his contract set to expire this summer, a massive scramble for his signature is expected.
      Man City are the latest side to join the race, with Man Utd, PSG, Juventus and AC Milan all in the chase.
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      It started for Cher in his native Brescia.
      Young promise
      Born and raised in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, Ndour played for the Serie B side’s youth team from the age of eight.
      By 11, he was snapped up by Atalanta and continued his development in Bergamo.
      His rapid growth made him stand out on the pitch. By 16 he stood at 6ft2in tall.
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      He wasn’t all skin and bone though. Blessed with strength and a flawless technique, bigger foreign clubs showed an interest.
      Barcelona circled, as did Benfica.
      It was the Primeira Liga outfit he chose for his next adventure.
      “I already had the desire to have a new experience, and Benfica is one of the clubs that bets more on young players,” he told BTV.
      “Since I know there’s that bet, I want to try to get to the first team fast.”
      Ndour chose to join Benfica because he believed it would aid his development
      Record breaker Ndour became Benfica’s B’s youngest ever player at 16
      Fast tracked
      Ndour made his debut for Benfica B at the tender age of 16 years and 269 years.
      His appearance beat the record set by Joao Felix as the youngest to represent the club at that level.
      It was a debut that would allow him to cement a position in the side who play their games in Portugal’s second division.
      The playmaker, who can play in a more advanced role, has gone to appear 56 times in total for Benfica’s B side and has contributed five goals since.
      Back in March, Ndour made his senior debut for the club in a 5-1 win against Vitoria SC.
      At international level, he has been capped by Italy at U15, U16, U18 and U20 level.
      They have bright hopes for the talent, although it has been reported he is reluctant to return home just yet – quashing chances of a Juventus bromance with Paul Pogba, who he is the apparent heir to.
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      Ndour in action for Italy’s U20 sideCredit: Getty
      Back in March, Ndour appeared in the Benfica first teamCredit: Getty
      Ndour is tipped to be a superstar of the future
      With his future up in the air, clubs will just have to pay a training compensation fee to acquire his services this summer.
      A nominal fee coupled with bags of ability make Ndour a massive signing for the future. More

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      Meet AC Milan and Inter Milan’s Wags, from a tattooed beauty to an Instagram model, ahead of their Champions League semi

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      AFTER being treated to a riveting Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night, now it’s the time for the Milan sides to lock horns.Real Madrid and Manchester City played out an engaging 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu.
      Argie beauty Agustina Gandolfo will be cheering on Inter MilanCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agus.gandolfo/?hl=en
      Agustina is one of the leading Wags of Italian footballCredit: Instagram @agus.gandolfo
      Inter striker Lautaro Martinez poses with AgustinaCredit: Instagram @agus.gandolfo
      Should they reach the final, they will play the victors of AC Milan vs Inter Milan.
      The Italian sides boast plenty of quality on the pitch, with the likes of Lautaro Martinez and Rafael Leao enjoying stellar campaigns.
      While off the pitch, they will be flanked by their stunning Wags, including a tattooed beauty and an Instagram model.
      Agustina Gandolfo
      Instagram model Agustina, 26, is the girlfriend of Inter striker Lautaro Martinez.
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      The blonde bombshell was introduced to the Argentina star by stunner Wanda Nara, the wife of Mauro Icardi.
      She has since grown her own brand as a fitness and healthy lifestyle expert – boasting almost one million followers on Instagram,
      Agustina also runs her own restaurant in Milan called Coraje.
      Zoe Cristofoli
      Influencer and tattoo lover Zoe, 27, dates AC Milan star Theo Hernandez.
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      She and the defender share a son called TJ.
      The stunner has a love of ink, with her body a canvas for it.
      While she also runs her own parlour Ink Studio Lagrange in Turin, and is a part-time DJ.
      Zoe Cristofoli is a tattoo lover and influencerCredit: Instagram @zoe_cristofoli
      Zoe with partner Theo Hernandez
      Juliette Pastore
      Juliette, 22, is the girlfriend of AC Milan playmaker Sandro Tonali.
      She is an Instagram model, and owns her own clothing brand, Juliette.24 Club.
      They began dating in 2019, after meeting in Brescia.
      Juliette has appeared on the front cover of various fashion magazines.
      Juliette Pastore is an Instagram model and owns her own clothing label
      Sandro Tonali and Juliette have been dating since 2019
      Amra Dzeko
      Manchester City legend Edin Dzeko married Bosnian supermodel Amra, 38, in 2016 in a ceremony in Rome.
      She began her career aged just 16, and was signed up my Elite Models in Paris.
      Since then she has appeared in music videos for Enrique Iglesias, Blake Shelton and Taio Cruz.
      They have four children together, with Amra happy to share her family on Instagram to over 250,000 followers.
      Bosnian supermodel Amra Dzeko has been married to Edin Dzeko since 2016
      Dzeko is still going strong for Inter Milan at 37
      Ilaria Belloni
      With a Master’s degree in marketing, communication and digital strategy, Illaria is going places.
      Her other half is AC Milan captain Davide Calabria, who she grew up with in Brescia.
      The pair are one of Italy’s glam couples, spotted attending Milan Fashion Week’s Giorgio Armani show.
      They have no children yet, but at 26 have plenty of time before building a family.
      Ilaira Belloni is one half of one of Italy’s glam couples
      AC Milan captain Davide Calabria and Ilaria attend Milan Fashion Week
      Chiara Casiraghi
      It was inevitable gorgeous Chiara would get together with a footballer.
      Her dad was Italian international Pierluigi Casiraghi, who played for Juventus, Lazio, and Chelsea, before his career was brought to a premature end at Stamford Bridge with a horror knee injury.
      The 21-year-old dates Inter Milan star Joaquin Correa.
      She is a student at Università Cattolica.
      Chiara Casiraghi is the daughter of ex-Chelsea star Pierluigi Casiraghi
      Chiara dates Joaquin Correa
      Federica Schievenin
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      Off the pitch, the 26-year-old is supported by his sport scientist wife Federica Schievenin, 33, and their daughters Rebecca, four, Lavinia, two, and five-month-old ­Matilde.
      The tight-knit couple were childhood sweethearts and tied the knot in 2017 at the picturesque royal Villa d’Orri in Sardinia.
      Federica Schievenin is Nicola Barella’s childhood sweetheart
      Federica is a sports scientist More