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      I am a glamorous language coach who teaches Premier League imports 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
      The stunning teacher counts Man City ace Julian Alvarez as one of her clients.
      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.
      However, because of her stunning looks – several jealous Wags have reportedly blocked her from working with their partners.
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      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.
      And Duque was keen to praise the 23-year-old on Instagram, where she has almost 150,000 followers.
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      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 month.
      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 on-loan star Arthur Melo poses with DuqueCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Duque has 150,000 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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      I fought back from 171mph horror crash and 11-hour operation to become the only woman in Formula 3

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      SOPHIA FLOERSCH could have been forgiven for thinking her time in F3 was up.Back in 2018, when she was just 17, the German driver was involved in a horror crash at the Macau Grand Prix that left five people seriously injured and saw her rushed to hospital.
      Sophia Floersch returns to F3 on Friday five years after her horror crashCredit: Getty
      Glam Floersch almost lost her life on the race track
      Floersch’s car was catapulted in the air at the Macau Grand Prix in a 171mph crashCredit: AP:Associated Press
      A shattered spine, the result of a 171mph smash which saw her catapulted off a bend and into a cabin, meant she had to undergo an 11-hour operation.
      Surgeons worked tirelessly over half a day to ensure her fractured vertebra was stabilised.
      But on Friday, beautiful Sophia will return to F3 for the first time in nearly three years.
      This season, she is signed to PHM Racing by Charouz – and is the ONLY woman on the grid.
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      Better still, her dream of competing in Formula 1 has been reignited after Alpine added her to their Driver Academy.
      Inspired by Vettel and dad
      Ever since she was four, Sophia dreamed of being a racing driver.
      Her dad drove karts, which encouraged her to do the same when she was a child growing up in Bavaria.
      The success of four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel, also inspired her to follow in his footsteps.
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      “I always watched his races and I was always like: ‘I want to be there’,” she told CNN.
      “So of course, you dream of it. But you’re small and so, so far away, especially when you’re in karting.”
      Sophia soon became a trailblazer in her sport – setting records for being the fastest, youngest and the only woman, as she rose through the ranks of various racing formats.
      Although being female had its challenges.
      She continued: “There are people who say: ‘You’re a woman, you’re not going to make it.
      “But in the end, this just motivates myself even more.
      “I think as a woman, a struggle you have is to find people to give you money for it. Everyone knows that the sport is really expensive and you can spend a lot of money just for going testing during [the] winter period or so.
      “And that’s kind of the struggle you have as a woman, to find companies who believe in you, who trust you to beat the man and to get the same chances and possibilities.”
      When Floersch was a child she raced karts
      Soon, Floersch became a trailblazer in her motorsport
      This season Floersch will be driving with PHM Racing by CharouzCredit: Getty
      This season, that support has come from Formula 3 promoter Bruno Michel.
      Michel recently revealed that the series is helping Floersch with her budget this season to encourage more women to take part in motorsport.
      That fateful day
      But there might not have been another campaign for Sophia, after miraculously surviving her Macau accident.
      Following a collision with Japan’s Sho Tsuboi, her car went airborne over the safety barriers – drawing gasps from an anxious crowd.
      Incredibly, Sophia survived the accident. Her fractured spine, though, required an intricate, pain-staking operation.
      Surgeons worked meticulously to remove a bone splinter that was just inches away from her spinal cord.
      After returning home to recover, incredibly she was back behind the wheel four months later.
      Remembering the incident, Floersch felt like it happened to someone else.
      “If I watched the video, I still don’t believe it’s me flying there just because it didn’t feel like this when I was in a car,” she confessed.
      Floersch’s car flew over the safety barriers
      German Floersch was left with a fractured spine and lucky not to be paralysedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Fighting for equality
      When it comes to gender equality, motorsport is lacking in female role models.
      An advocate for change, Sophia understands that being the fastest driver isn’t about being a man or a woman.
      “It’s not about having more muscles. There’s more factors which are playing in,” she explained.
      “I think women can do the same and women can drive a car as quickly as a man and drive it on the limit the same.
      “There was never a really successful woman in the class of motorsport, but it is for sure possible.
      “A lot of things have changed during the past years. I think for sure change is going on in the business.
      Floersch dreams of driving in F1
      Alpine recently signed Floersch up to their Driver AcademyCredit: Getty
      “But in the end, I think women still have to prove ourselves; we still have to prove it and win championships and against men and not against other women.”
      Which takes her to her next goal.
      Floersch is now a step closer to racing in F1, after Alpine confirmed they had added her to its Driving Academy last month.
      “Joining the Alpine Academy is an honour and a major opportunity in my career,” Floersch said.
      “I have great ambitions and I am sure by applying the knowledge and expertise from Alpine, it will only help me grow.
      “I can’t wait to start this new chapter and represent the Alpine brand on the global stage.”
      The F1 constructors are pushing for more female drivers with their ‘Race(H)er’ programme launched last summer.
      Last year, Floersch stated: “I’m 21 years old and I think I can and should pursue this goal,” when asked if she believes she has a future in F1.
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      Judging by her courage and resilience, that goal
      Since she began in motorsport, Floersch has pushed for equality in racing
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      Meet Alex Scott, the £25m rated Bristol City teen tracked by Newcastle, who Guardiola called “an unbelievable player”

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      ON Tuesday, sandwiched in a crowded midfield that featured internationals Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Phil Foden, was teen starlet Alex Scott.The Bristol City wonderkid could have been forgiven for feeling overawed by the company he faced in opponents Man City in their FA Cup 5th round tie.
      Bristol City’s Alex Scott has been a revelation for the Robins this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Scott showed he is capable of mixing with the big boys – starring against Man City in the FA CupCredit: Rex
      But, the teenager, particularly in the first half, was spectacular.
      Like he has done all season, Scott kept the ball beautifully, carried it with style and his decision making in a congested area of the pitch belied his years.
      At just 19, the Guernsey-born youngster seemingly has the world at his feet.
      Even the difficult to please Pep Guardiola was impressed – calling the boy wonder “an unbelievable player.”
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      It’s no wonder Premier League clubs, including Newcastle, Tottenham, and West Ham are keeping tabs on the £25million rated talent.
      Guernsey boy
      Like Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier, Scott grew up in the Channel Islands.
      In his formative years, he had to undergo heartbreak to reach the top.
      At 12, he was released by the Saints after spending four years with the club.
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      He told the Secret Scout: “Southampton wanted me on trial after a summer camp when I was eight-years-old. It was a bit mad being so young.
      “From there I was at Southampton for four-and-a-half years. We were flying over every weekend – we had to do it.
      “It was me and either my dad or my mum who’d have to fly over every weekend. The club paid for the hotel that we stayed in every weekend and my parents paid for the flight.”
      He continued: “I was 12 when I got released from Southampton. It’s quite draining. You want to get back in and go to another academy and mentally you think that I’m not good enough for this.
      “It was tough on my parents as well, having to pay for flights each week for four years. We sacrificed so much as a family to make it work which made it really hard to take when I wasn’t offered a contract.”
      A year’s stint at Bournemouth wasn’t enough to convince Scott that his future belonged on the south coast.
      Guernsey-born Scott was released by Southampton aged 12
      Scott has been a first team regular at Bristol City from 2021Credit: Rex
      A bold move
      Instead, he signed for Isthmian League side Guernsey when he turned 16.
      Scott soon made his debut for the Green Lions against Phoenix Sports – making him the youngster player to play for Guernsey.
      His time there would be short-lived. It took just a handful of games to convince Championship side Bristol City that Scott belonged in their academy.
      He was signed on a pre-contract agreement in December, 2019 and moved the following month to the Robins.
      By 2021, the same year he signed his first professional contract, he was a starter in the first team.
      Scott has since gone on to play 75 times for the club, while becoming an England youth international.
      Scott drew England level in their U19 Euros semi-final against ItalyCredit: AFP
      Scott’s exploits have seen him earn the nickname the ‘Guernsey Grealish’Credit: Rex
      He was represented the Three Lions at U18, U19 and U20 level.
      Most notably, he came off the bench in the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship semi-final against Italy to score an equaliser with his first touch of the game.
      The ‘Guernsey Grealish’
      At Ashton Gate, where Scott has earned the nickname the ‘Guernsey Grealish’, it was fitting he got to play against his idol, Jack, this week.
      Speaking to ITV after the match, he said: “For me, my favourite player is Grealish. For him to come on and to play against him is a bit of a dream come true for me.
      “Obviously that’s the level I want to be at. Obviously watching De Bruyne, Foden and Grealish growing up, to be on the same pitch as them in real life was a special feeling and that’s where I want to be in the future.
      “I’m 19 now and still have years ahead but playing against players like that and seeing that life in the flesh shows you the level you need to be at to play at the top.”
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      After his performance against Man City – Pep Guardiola called Scott an ‘unbelievable player’Credit: Rex
      Grealish, himself, returned the favour with a compliment of his own. A “top, top talent,” the £100m City player called Scott.
      Next season, maybe the rest of the Premier League will see Scott’s skills on a more regular basis. More

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      Meet Arsenal and Real Madrid transfer target Rasmus Hojlund, who is called the ‘next Haaland’ and stars for Atalanta

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      IN Serie A this season a powerhouse of a 20-year-old has taken the league by storm.A great Dane, if ever there was one, Rasmus Hojlund has left defenders quaking in their boots with his frightening combination of strength and electric pace.
      Rasmus Hojlund has been tearing up Serie A this campaignCredit: Rex
      Powerful Hojlund stands at 6ft4in and can run the 100m in under 11 secondsCredit: Rex
      The 6ft4in forward, who has been likened to Erling Haaland, has scored seven goals in his debut campaign for Atalanta, following a £15million summer move from Austria’s Sturm Graz.
      Naturally, he is now being linked with Europe’s top club – the latest being Arsenal and Real Madrid, who are keeping tabs on the youngster.
      And he isn’t the first footballing Hojlund in his family.
      Family affair
      Football is most certainly in the Hojlunds’ blood.
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      Dad Anders was a journeyman forward in Denmark, but was never capped by his country.
      And brothers Oscar and Emil are coming through the ranks at FC Copenhagen.
      But it’s the senior son, Rasmus, who is rising first and rising fast.
      Like his siblings, the wonderkid began at FC Copenhagen – making his debut in 2020.
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      In the 2021-22 season, he exploded on to the scene – scoring five goals during the Danish side’s Europa Conference League campaign.
      That convinced Austrian Bundesliga club Sturm Graz to pay around £1.5million for him in January 2022.
      He hit the ground running and scored six times in 13 games.
      Hojlund began this season in Austria, scoring a further six goals in eight games before Atalanta made the plunge to bring him to Italy.
      He had been with Graz just seven months before La Dea paid a staggering £15million to sign him.
      It’s an investment that will surely pay dividends in the future.
      Hojlund made his name at FC CopenhagenCredit: Getty
      Brothers Oscar, left, and Emil, right, are coming through the ranks at FC Copenhagen
      Making his name
      Hojlund got off to a flier again – scoring against Monza just nine days after joining the club.
      Former Italy international Antonio Cassano sweepingly put him in the same sentence as Man City ace Erling Haaland.
      “If you think about who he resembles, Haaland quickly comes to mind, but I like Hojlund and I don’t like Haaland”, Cassano stated.
      His legendary manager Gian Piero Gasperini also praised the talent, as well as his incredible speed.
      “The characteristics are very similar, especially in accelerations,” Gasperini said.
      “He is a very fast player, he does the 100 meters in less than 11 seconds.
      Hojlund has been compared to Man City star Erling HaalandCredit: Rex
      Blessed with a low centre of gravity, Hojlund has been capped by Denmark twice
      “For his height, he has a low centre of gravity and an incredible stride frequency.
      “I’m convinced he will have a great career. Technically, he always shows different and better things”.
      Investment for the future
      As a selling club, Atalanta know Hojlund will have to go if the right price is offered.
      And with clubs with plenty of financial muscle already circling around the Gewiss Stadium, it’s inevitable he will move on again.
      A fee of £40million has been suggested in the Italian media, and Atalanta see Hojlund as an investment who will pay off in the near future.
      “More than a gamble, Hojlund is a great investment that the club very much wants,”  Tony D’Amico, sporting director for the club, explained.
      “Few players from 2003 have this amount of playing time in Italy.
      “He has great room for improvement and, with Gasperini, he can become very strong.”
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      Hojlund celebrates after scoring against Lazio earlier in February
      With his current contract running until 2027, that puts Atalanta in the driving seat to demand a huge transfer fee.
      Expect to hear much more from the two-cap Denmark star before the end of the season. More

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      Most bizarre Man of the Match awards, including a Burger King crown, a live chicken and mobile phone data

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      THERE was a time when players received a bottle of champagne for winning the Man of the Match awards.Now, they are given a gleaming trophy for their efforts by the Premier League.
      These bizarre MOTM awards include a Burger King crown
      But those prizes pale into boring insignificance in comparison to these wacky gifts.
      From a live chicken to a Burger King crown and mobile phone data, these are the strangest Man of the Match awards.
      Burger King Crown
      Legendary River Plate keeper Franco Armani must have felt like a king for the day after winning a MOTM award in Argentina.
      But on closer inspection, it’s fast-food chain Burger King who provided the crown.
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      He didn’t look the slightest bit embarrassed in his post-match interview.
      Curry
      The Viceroy is a reputable Indian restaurant in Carlisle.
      And their association with Carlisle United as a sponsor means players get a curry if they are the star man.
      They even have to pose with the meal in a tray in the dressing room.
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      Carlisle United have a deal with the local Indian restaurant who provide a curry for MOTM
      Pizza Express
      At Partick Thistle, Connor Sammon seems chuffed with his Man of the Match award.
      Showing off a meaty delight from Pizza Express, that’s more than enough dough to go around.
      We just hope he shared it with his team-mates in the dressing room.
      Connor Sammon shows off a pizza from Pizza Express
      Fish
      Martin Odegaard could well receive a Premier League medal this season, starring for Arsenal.
      But when he was on loan at Real Sociedad, he was presented with a giant fish.
      It came from a local supermarket, who sponsored the club. Imagine driving home with that in your car?
      Martin Odegaard was presented with a fish by a local supermarket
      Live hen
      Polish giants Gornik Zabrze’s man-of-the-match award is clucking good.
      They gave their best player a live hen to take home, which presumably provides breakfast the next day.
      Because that’s the dream – fresh eggs every morning.
      Gornik Zabrze gift their players a hen for a MOTM award
      Spring Onions
      Forward-thinking non-league club Lewes FC have done wonders for the women’s game – paying their female players as much as their men.
      And in Brad’s Pit – a community kitchen garden they grow fruit and veg in – they came up with a novel Man of the Match award.
      Back in 2022, Ayo Olukoga looked delighted to receive some freshly picked spring onions.
      Spring onions from the club community garden are presented to a Lewes FC player of the match
      Mobile phone data
      This is, actually, a brilliant prize for someone who uses their mobile phone A LOT.
      When Hlompho Kekana played for the Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa, he was awarded 5GB of mobile phone data from sponsor Telkom.
      As practical as it gets.
      Mobile phone data is a valuable commodity in South Africa
      Crash Bandicoot
      We can only hope Said Benrahma is a gamer.
      For a top performance in the EFL Cup, he was awarded Carabao’s custom trophy.
      But, rather strangely, in his other hand he was seen clutching a copy of Crash Bandicoot 4 on the PS4.
      Said Benrahma looks delighted after receiving Crash Bandicoot 4
      Grill and apron
      In Argentina, grilling meat is a religion.
      So it was no wonder Lautaro Acosta looked delighted with his award.
      After a Supercopa match in 2016, he was gifted a grill with an apron.
      His team-mates would have blagged an invite for dinners later that night, surely?
      Lautaro Acosta looks delighted with his grill and apron
      Jaffa Cakes and crisps
      Forget fancy diets, Crewe Alexandra are keeping it real with biscuits and crisps.
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      Zac Williams was over the moon with the Jaffa Cakes he received following a game.
      Perfect with a cup of tea in the dressing after the final whistle.
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      Carabao Cup final Wags, including a showgirl, reality TV star and a TV presenter, as Man Utd and Newcastle face off

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      IT’S the first Wembley showpiece of the season.Manchester United and Newcastle United face off in the Carabao Cup final – with both sides enjoying a resurgence on the pitch.
      Diletta Leotta will be cheering on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final
      Leotta dates Newcastle keeper Loris Karius
      The Red Devils are motoring along now under the stewardship of Erik ten Hag, and have got themselves into the title race.
      While Newcastle United, under Saudi ownership, are challenging for a Champions League place – sitting in fifth spot in the Premier League.
      Man Utd haven’t won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017, while for Newcastle it’s been a longer wait – in 1955 they won the FA Cup.
      Cheering on the two sides will be their gorgeous Wags. From a Argentinian showgirl to a stunning Italian TV host, these are the Wags lighting up the Carabao Cup final.
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      Diletta Leotta
      Italian presenter Diletta, 31, currently works for DAZN in her homeland.
      Last year, she set tongues wagging when she was spied holding hands with Loris Karius – who could be between the sticks for the Toon on Sunday following Nick Pope’s suspension.
      She has amassed almost nine million followers on Instagram, and continues to soar in popularity.
      Her eye-catching outfits have made her a fans’ favourite for years.
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      Muri Lopez Benitez
      From fashionable outfits to the barely there, the Argie beauty is a showgirl.
      She is seen at various South America festivals wearing incredible costumes – showing off an enviable figure.
      Muri, 24, is the Wag of United centre-back and World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez.
      The pair are childhood sweethearts and have shared in each other’s success since they were young teens.
      Muri Lopez Benitez shows off her epic body
      Benitez is the Wag of United defender Lisandro Martinez
      Chana Kesselaar
      23-year-old Dutch beauty Chana is the reported girlfriend of Newcastle’s 6ft5in stopper Sven Botman.
      She is a fashion stylist who has around 5,000 Instagram followers.
      She also shares her sketches online to her followers, and has a website advertising her services.
      Chana’s glam life plays out on social media, including holidays in Ibiza and city trips to London.
      Chana Kesselaar is reportedly dating Sven BotmanCredit: Instagram @chanakesselaar
      Dutch beauty Kesselaar is a fashion stylist
      Katja Kuhne
      37-year-old Katja is nine years her husband Marcel Sabitzer’s senior.
      She tose to fame starring in the German version of reality TV show The Bachelor.
      They have been together since 2017 and got engaged three years later.
      The Austria international romantically got down on one knee and proposed in the picturesque setting of the Maldives.
      Katja Kuhne appeared on the German version of The Bachelor
      Kuhne is nine years Marcel Sabitzer’s senior
      Ana Lidia Martins
      Gorgeous Ana, 25, has dated Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes since 2020.
      The Brazilian beauty is a nutritionist and has several private clients.
      She also loves swimming in the sea, riding in private yachts, and shares her glam life to over 60,000 followers on Instagram.
      The pair recently welcomed a son, Matteo to their family.
      Anda Lidia Martins is a qualified nutritionistCredit: Instagram @analidiamartinss
      Martins has dated Bruno Guimaraes since 2020Credit: Reuters
      Edurne De Gea
      The wife of David De Gea, Edurne is a singer who once competed in Eurovision.
      However, she caused controversy on Spanish TV when she agreed with a comment that Manchester is “uglier than the back of a fridge”.
      Edurne, 37, began dating the Man Utd shotstopper in 2014.
      They welcomed daughter Yanay in 2021.
      Glam Edurne De Gea is a singer who once competed in EurovisionCredit: Instagram @edurnity
      Edurne began dating David De Gea in 2014
      Charlotte Trippier
      Charlotte was one of the more private World Cup WAGs, stating in her Instagram bio “fam and friends”.
      While she keeps her life away from the public eye, she does also state that she’s “a princess who has found her prince.”
      The striking brunette, 29, is often seen on the sidelines cheering on her husband, Kieran Trippier.
      It is not known when the couple met, however they tied the knot in 2016.
      Charlotte Trippier, first from the left, is one of England’s WagsCredit: Instagram
      The Trippiers prefer to keep a private life outside of footballCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2
      Lucia Loi
      Loi, 25, has been dating in-form Marcus Rashford for four years now.
      The pretty brunette is a business graduate and studied at the University of Manchester.
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      She loves “fitness, art and cooking” and “enjoys travelling”.
      Rashford popped the question in the summer – with an elaborate proposal in Los Angeles.
      Lucia Loi is a business graduate at Manchester UniversityCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lucialoi/?hl=en
      Lucia Loi and Marcus Rashford got engaged in the summer in Los AngelesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lucialoi/ More

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      Newcastle keeper Loris Karius dates stunning TV presenter Diletta Leotta, while his exes include a Made In Chelsea star

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      NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Loris Karius is proving there’s nothing wrong with his catching ability.The German shotstopper, who famously committed two clangers in a Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, could be in line to start his first game for the Toon, with Nick Pope suspended.
      Ladies man Loris Karius has an impressive list of ex-girlfriendsCredit: Instagram@loriskarius
      Diletta Leotta is Loris Karius’ current girlfriendCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
      Leotta is an Italian TV presenterCredit: @dilettaleotta
      Karius and Leotta went public about their romance on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
      But despite his troubles on the pitch, off it the handsome star, 29, is a pin-up of the game – attracting the world’s most stunning women.
      The Thor-lookalike now dates the very beautiful Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta.
      And in the past, he’s enjoyed romances with reality TV stars and a fitness model.
      This is his impressive ex-list.
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      Janine Wiggert
      Karius’ most recent girlfriend was this gorgeous beauty influencer, who boasts over 1.3million followers on Instagram.
      They reportedly began their courtship when he spent time at Hertha Berlin, where she lives.
      Beauty influencer Janine Wiggert was a former girlfriendCredit: Instagram / @janinewiggert
      The 30-year-old mother-of-two likes to share her lifestyle on social media, enjoying luxury holidays and showing off her incredible bikini body in sexy snaps.
      According to German media, things got serious – with Wiggert visiting Karius in England.
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      Sophia Thamalla
      German TV presenter and actress Thamalla, 33, was in a romance with Karius for two years, but she now dates tennis star Alexander Zverev.
      Their relationship was already said to be on the way out, after he was spotted kissing another woman on holiday in Mykonos.
      German TV presenter Sophia Thomalla dated Karius for two yearsCredit: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
      Rumours swirled that Karius cheated on SophiaCredit: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
      Then he had to take to Twitter to clarify his relationship status, when photos of him cuddling the beauty appeared in the media.
      “Yesterday, Sophia and I were leaked photos from my vacation that show me with another woman,” he tweeted. “It is unfortunately true that we have drifted apart for a long time. I am sorry that it is now falling apart and I would like to apologise for that.”
      Ianthe Rose
      Made In Chelsea star Ianthe dated the keeper on and off for 10 months from 2018.
      Previously she dated Callum Best, son of Man Utd legend George.
      Ianthe Rose starred in Made In ChelseaCredit: Instagram / @iantherose
      Ianthe backed off Karius after his Champions League gaffesCredit: Instagram / @iantherose
      They were even spotted getting all domesticated – doing some supermarket shopping in Cheshire.
      However, the 31-year-old distanced herself from Karius, when she started getting abuse after THAT Champions League display.
      She revealed: “I have been threatened that I will be stabbed in my organs, that my family will be killed, being told they are already dead, being told to kill myself, that the Russian mafia are after me etc etc.”
      Any wonder she walked away.
      Annelie Alpert
      Annelie dated Karius when he signed for Liverpool in 2016.
      She made the move to Merseyside with her beau, and they shared romantic pictures together on social media.
      When he signed for the Reds, she revealed how proud she was. “Keep shining,” she wrote on one gushy Insta post.
      However, after two years together – it appeared Annelie struggled to settle in the UK.
      The 29-year-old fashion model called it quits with the shotstopper and moved back to Hamburg, where she lives a quiet life and has her kept social media private.
      Pamela Reif
      On the rebound from splitting from Annelie, Karius moved on to the stunning fitness model Pamela – who was just 20 at the time.
      The German was infamous in her homeland for her health and fitness YouTube videos, and had a massive following – once putting Erling Haaland through his paces in a training skit.
      And it’s mostly men who subscribe, as she revealed.
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      Pamela Reif dated Karius briefly after he split from AnnelieCredit: Instagram / @pamela_rf
      Reif is a fitness model who boasts almost nine million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @pamela_rf
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury go 10 rounds on social media as we decide who wins from partners, pups and planes to fancy dress

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      FLOAT like a social butterfly, sting like a bee.That’s not quite what Muhammad Ali said – but Jake Paul, 26, and Tommy Fury, 23, love sharing their glam lives on social media.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia on SundayCredit: Getty
      Fury likes to fly commercially, while Paul uses a private jet
      From showing off their stunning Wags to their riches – cars, private jets and designer pooches on Instagram – these two have a life to envy.
      So, before they get in the ring for their eagerly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, SunSport pitted them against one another in 10 rounds on social media.
      Seconds out…
      Round 1: Planes
      Paul has a net worth of around £25million, while Fury has an estimated worth of around £3million.
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      This allows the former to fly privately, while Tommy books business class.
      Paul edges this one, just.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Round 2: Fancy dress
      Fair play to the pair, they love dressing up.
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      And at Halloween they showed they weren’t afraid to look a bit daft.
      Paul and his ex-girlfriend Julia Rose channeled Avatar, and looked the part.
      While Fury and his missus Molly Mae had a zombie boxer and ring girl look going on.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Halloween gave the feuding pair the opportunity to play dress up
      Round 3: Famous brothers
      Jake’s older brother Logan went into boxing, but wasn’t as successful as his younger sibling.
      However, Logan teamed up with fellow YouTuber KSI to launch Prime energy drink – which is the flavour of the month, and has a career in the WWE.
      Tommy’s older brother Tyson Fury needs no introduction.
      Of course, the Gypsy King is the best boxer on the planet right now and the biggest celebrity out of them all.
      Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
      Tyson Fury is the most famous of the brothers
      Round 4: Novelty clobber
      Paul loves to embrace fashion – and seemingly fell in love with Gucci’s Mickey Mouse range – wearing their £600 shirt and sporting their £1,000 bag.
      Fury wasn’t afraid to reveal his favourite supermarket – once sporting a hoodie with Aldi emblazoned across it.
      That sells on eBay for £20.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Both Fury and Paul aren’t afraid to wear novelty clothing
      Round 5: Dogs
      Both boast K-9 friends.
      Fury invested in a protection dog after burglars ransacked his former Manchester abode and nabbed £800,000 worth of jewellery and designer gear.
      Paul has two dogs, a Newfoundland named Lil Moo and a golden retriever named Thor Puppy Paul.
      All are adorable.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Dogs are these men’s best friends
      Round 6: Jewellery
      Although Tommy and Molly had a lot of their jewellery nabbed by thieves, he still boasts a Rolex Submariner worth around £45,000.
      Paul drapes himself in diamonds and loves wearing expensive items.
      Quite brilliantly, he once had an £80,000 pendant made that featured a diamond-encrusted Conor McGregor in a sleepy pose following his defeat to Dustin Poirier.
      Brilliantly, Paul sent it to Poirier as a present.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Rolex-wearing Fury is trumped in the jewellery department by free-spending Paul
      Round 7: Romantic gestures
      They might appear to have all the testosterone in the world flowing through them, and seemingly look lad-ish.
      But romance doesn’t escape them, either.
      On Valentine’s Day, Fury showered new mum Molly-Mae with gifts and treats.
      Paul poked fun at his single status, showering his boxing gloves with roses and chocolates. True love wins this one.
      Scorecard: Paul 8-10 Fury
      Fury showered Molly-Mae Hague with gifts on Valentine’s Day, while single Paul cosied up to his boxing gloves
      Round 8: Girlfriends
      Fury met Molly-Mae on Love Island in 2019 and they have been inseparable ever since.
      And she has gone from strength-to-strength in her career – becoming creative director of online fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing in 2021.
      Paul has dated model Julia Rose on and off, but the couple are no more.
      Since they got back together a few times, don’t put it past them rekindling their romance yet again.
      Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
      Molly-Mae Hague boasts a successful career in her own right, while Paul split with on/off girlfriend Julia Rose
      Julia Rose and Paul recently split upCredit: Instagram
      Round 9: Six-packs
      Fury and Paul take working out very seriously.
      Seemingly, TNT is naturally ripped – although in 2020 Molly-Mae poked fun at him for growing a belly. A the same time, he revealed he didn’t care about having a six-pack.
      Paul, on the other hand, has undergone a series of body transformations.
      He goes to the gym daily and looks in perfect condition.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
      Fury and Paul both take working out very seriously
      Round 10: Cars
      Paul owns an insane car collection, including a £360,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom and a £165,000 Lamborghini Huracan.
      He’s also been seen driving a Tesla Model X – worth around £80,000.
      It’s fair to say Fury isn’t in that league, although he once had his own Rolls-Royce.
      Today, he drives a more family-friendly Mercedes G-Class – costing around £130,000.
      Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
      Rolls-Royce was the vehicle of choice for both Fury and Paul
      The Judges Scores
      Result: Paul 96 – 96 Fury
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      We couldn’t separate the pair – outside the ring their social media lives are just as close as their boxing credentials.
      We’ll see on Sunday, though, who will prove to be the better boxer in Diriyah. More