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      Most controversial punishments for clubs in world football history, after Man City are charged with FFP rule breaches

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      MAN CITY will have to face the consequences, if they are found guilty of breaking over 100 Financial Fairplay rules.Their Premier League rivals are reportedly calling for them to be relegated, if an independent investigations uncovers any wrongdoing.
      Man City and Pep Guardiola face an anxious wait to find out their fate after breaching FFP rules
      While other punishments they could face include fines, points deductions, transfer bans and more.
      City fans will be feeling nervous about what awaits them over the next few months.
      And if they look at what has happened to other teams, they will be awaiting their fate with bated breath.
      SunSport uncovers the most controversial club punishments in football history.
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      Olympic Marseille
      As falls from grace go, this one was spectacular. In 1993, Marseille beat AC Milan to win the European Cup.
      However, a year later they were relegated to Ligue 2 after several Valenciennes players claimed they were bribed.
      Owner Bernard Tapie went to jail for his involvement, while the club were stripped of their Ligue 1 title win from 1991-92.
      Marseille were relegated to Ligue 2 a season after winning the European Cup
      Nueva Chicago
      The Argie club were embroiled in a relegation playoff with Tigre to save themselves from relegation to second-tier B Nacional in 2007.
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      At 3-1 down on aggregate in the second leg, their angry fans broke onto the pitch – attacking players from both clubs.
      Tigre supporter Marcelo Cejas was struck with a brick lobbed by Chicago thugs, and died from the incident.
      Nueva Chicago were deducted 18 points for their following campaign, banned from playing from home, and found themselves relegated again in 2008.
      Nueva Chicago fans stormed the pitch during a playoff playoffCredit: Alamy
      Calciopoli
      Juventus were embroiled in the biggest scandal Italian football has ever seen, known as Calciopoli.
      It centred around influencing refereeing decisions – and they weren’t the only ones, with AC Milan, Fiorentina and Lazio also involved.
      Juventus were punished the hardest – and were relegated to Serie B, which they would start their campaign on minus nine points.
      The other three had their Serie A status preserved – but were hit with whopping 30-point deductions.
      Disciplinary tribunal president Cesare Ruperto delivers the verdict in Italy’s match-fixing scandalCredit: AFP
      Juventus again
      And you would think they would try and keep their noses clean.
      This season, Juventus were accused of potentially inflating player values to balance the club’s books when carrying out transfers.
      They were slapped with a 15-point deduction, which has sent them spiralling out of the Champions League places and into mid-table.
      What knock-on effect that has for next season remains to be seen.
      Andrea Agnelli (C) and Pavel Nedved (L) were forced to leave Juventus after they were caught out inflating player valuesCredit: AFP
      Rangers
      History counted for nothing when Scottish giants Rangers were in financial ruin in 2011-12.
      The Daily Record revealed they were corporately restructured and a new holding company was placed in charge, but it was too little too late.
      A vote by the Scottish Premier League members condemned Rangers to the third tier – a spectacular fall from grace.
      Rangers fans protest after their club was financially shamedCredit: Getty
      Luton Town
      As starts to a league season go, being on minus 30 points before you have kicked a ball can’t be easy.
      And that’s how Luton Town found themselves in 2008-09 after being found guilty of a number of financial irregularities.
      Mick Harford led the Hatters to the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy and they had a solid season.
      However, the points deduction was too much to withstand and they were relegated to the National League.
      In 2008, Mick Harford’s Luton couldn’t save themselves from relegation after they were deducted 30-pointsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Middlesbrough
      Back in 1996, Middlesbrough called off a game against Blackburn Rovers with 24-hour notice.
      The Teeside club claimed that 23 players were out sick, injured or suspended which meant they couldn’t feel a team for a crunch relegation clash.
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      The FA hit them where it hurts – in the Premier League. They were deducted three points.
      Cruelly, they were relegated – two points from safety with a better goal difference than their rivals.
      In 1997 Middlesbrough were relegated by two points after they were deducted three pointsCredit: Getty More

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      Six wonderkids of South American football heading to Europe’s top clubs soon, like Andrey Santos and Gino Infantino

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      ENZO Fernandez is the most high profile – and by far the most expensive – of the new Premier League input of South American central midfielders.It is an interesting trend. Fernandez shone brightly in his brief spell with Benfica – one of the explanations for the size of the price tag. But he is something of an exception.
      Argentina star Enzo Fernandez became England’s most expensive footballerCredit: Getty
      While Brazil’s Bruno Guimaraes has been a hit at Newcastle UtdCredit: Getty
      Many central midfielders from South America have found it tough to adapt to top class European football, where the game is so much faster and there is less time to decide what to do with the ball.
      Even Bruno Guimaraes, such an important part of the Newcastle challenge, had some difficult times settling in at Lyon. 
      Other big Brazilian hopes, such as Arthur and Mathias Henrique, have yet to live up to expectations. 
      A few years back there was plenty of hype around Lucas Silva, a league winner in Brazil with Cruzeiro and seen as a Xabi Alonso of the future.
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      Real Madrid got nothing from him though, and there was precious little in Marseilles either. All but forgotten, the player moved back to Brazil.
      It is interesting, then, to see that Premier League clubs have been willing to take the risk.
      From Argentina Carlos Alcaraz has joined Southampton and Mexi Perrone has gone to Manchester City.
      From Brazil, Danilo has joined Nottingham Forest, Joao Gomes has gone to Wolves and Chelsea have invested in Andrey Santos.
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      These are the future stars of South America.
      Andre, Fluminense
      It could be that the best player in South America is still at home.
      Andre of Fluminense was one of the stand outs of the last Brazilian season, helping balance out an attack minded side.
      He made the team of the year in the opinion of most media organisations and led the statistics in terms of passes, tackles and interceptions. 
      He came closer than the others to a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad, and he could have moved in this window.
      He opted to stay – in the hope that, at 21, he can consolidate himself still further this year, and he will certainly be one to watch during the next domestic campaign and in South America’s Champions League, the Copa Libertadores.
      Andre of Fluminense was the best player in Brazil last termCredit: Getty
      Gino Infantino, Rosario Central
      In Colombia, the South American Under-20 Championships is currently in full force.
      A couple of the recent acquisitions have been in action, including Perrone who showed some bright touches, but disappointed along with most of his colleagues in an Argentina side that lost three of its four group matches and crashed out early.
      However, another central midfielder, the left footed Gino Infantino of Rosario Central was one of the more interesting players on show.
      An attacking player – the 19-year-old trialled at Real Madrid when he was a youth and trained with Villarreal, before settling in Argentina.
      Argentina’s Gino Infantino was one of their bright lights at the South America U20 ChampionshipsCredit: AP
      Andrey Santos, Chelsea
      Andre Santos, meanwhile, has done extremely well, especially considering that his professional experience is restricted to Brazil’s second division for Vasco de Gama.
      Strongly built, he is a midfield powerhouse, organising the play from the back, breaking up the play in the middle and always ready for a surge on goal. 
      He has scored five times in the competition – and has shown why Chelsea paid £18million for him in January.
      The Blues may have pulled off a masterstroke signing the 18-year-old before he impressed in Colombia.
      Brazil’s Andrey Santos is one of the most promising players in the continentCredit: AFP
      Chelsea have paid £18m to buy SantosCredit: Getty
      Marlon Gomes, Vasco de Gama
      Alongside him, former Vasco da Gama team-mate Marlon Gomes, 19, is a mobile and intelligent talent who is quick to spot a passing opportunity.
      In his quiet way, he too has been one of the stars of the competition.
      Gomes has represented Brazil at U16 level and U20.
      While he has also appeared 18 times for his club in Brazil’s second tier.
      Clever midfielder Marlon Gomes, right, is a mobile and intelligent playerCredit: AP
      Fabricio Diaz, Liverpool Montevideo
      Uruguay captain Diaz, 20, has stamped his authority on proceedings.
      Already a well established player with Liverpool – the Uruguayan version – he takes responsibility for running the game from the centre of the field.
      His right foot is a subtle weapon, and he is a consistent threat from set pieces.
      Like Santos he too has five goals in six games in the U20 South American Championships.
      And he’s not afraid to put his foot in – earning three yellow cards in the tournament so far.
      Uruguay’s Fabricio Diaz runs the game from the centre of midfieldCredit: AP
      Gustavo Puerta, Bayer Leverkusen
      Colombia’s captain Gustavo Puerta, 19, carries out a similar role in a more gut busting manner.
      He, too, is the organiser and leader, with a rocket in his right boot that has chalked up two sensational long range goals. 
      And he, like Diaz, Infantino and Marlon Gomes, is a name to look out for in future transfer windows.
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      He began his career at second division Bogota, before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in this past January window.
      They have loaned him out to Nurnberg, where he will gain vital experience in a European League.
      Colombia’s Gustavo Puerta has begun his European adventure at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd star Rashford’s goal celebration is spreading across the world of sport – but what does ‘the point’ mean?

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      IT is a sight we are seeing the plenty of this season.The moment in-form Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford scores for his club, he runs towards the crowd and points with his index finger to his temple.
      Marcus Rashford performs his now trademark goal celebration after scoringCredit: Getty
      The England star, 25, is going through a real renaissance – and has scored 18 goals across all competitions.
      His most recent – a stunning solo effort against Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg – helped the Red Devils reach the final of the competition.
      Again, he pulled out that famous celebration that has seemingly caught on in the sporting world and inspired others to follow Rashford’s lead.
      But, what does it mean?
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      Mental health
      No one knows entirely for sure.
      However, popular opinion believes by pointing to his mind – Rashford is highlighting mental health.
      The free school dinners hero has been open about his battles mentally – admitting it hindered him during the 2021-22 season.
      He told Sky Sports after scoring against West Ham in October: “”I was struggling at times with more mental things.
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      “It wasn’t really my own performance but other things off the pitch. That’s the biggest difference from last season.
      “Too often last season, I wasn’t in the right headspace for games. I wasn’t surprised by some of the stuff that was happening.”
      That goal against the Hammers was his 100th for United – and how he has continued in this rich vein of form shows he is over mental woes.
      Another theory is Rashford has regularly suffered with the noise and pressure leading the line at Old Trafford.
      Closing his eyes while pointing to his head could also be about shutting out external distractions and unwanted criticism.
      This allows him to do what he does best; score goals.
      Rashford has been open about his mental health issues in the pastCredit: Getty
      England star Bukayo Saka copies Rashford’s celebration against Man UtdCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      It’s catching
      Rashford’s temple point is trending in football, with many stars of the beautiful game themselves have adopted it.
      Three Lions team-mate Bukayo Saka copied the celebration against United after scoring for Arsenal – in the same game Rashford also found the net and pointed to his skull.
      Bayern Munich superstar Joshua Kimmich followed suit, following a dramatic late strike against Cologne.
      Chesterfield’s Armando Dobra also copied Rashford’s move in a FA Cup third round tie against West Brom.
      Incredibly, the celebration has transcended football now too.
      A late strike against Cologne saw Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich show off the Rashford celebrationCredit: AFP
      After winning the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic also copied the celebrationCredit: Getty
      England fast bowler and Man Utd fan Jofra Archer points to his temple to celebrate a wicket in South AfricaCredit: Rex
      Upon winning his 10th Australian Open, and 22nd Grand Slam title, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic pointed towards the side of his head.
      And when England and Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer, a massive Man Utd fan, got a wicket in South Africa’s SA20 competition – he did the same.
      Is it pioneering?
      Although it appears to have been a current trend – there’s argument online that it wasn’t even Rashford who invented the celebration.
      While you can’t argue he has inspired others in recent times, these stars will lay claim to have been more pioneering.
      Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal was seen drowning out the haters in a goal celebration similar that goes back as far as 2011.
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      Ex-Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner might have pioneered the celebration – pictured here in 2011 performing it
      Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves also can lay claim to being a pioneer with this in the Championship in a 2018 game
      While Ruben Neves of Wolves can lay claim to performing it in 2018, when his club were gunning for promotion from the Championship.
      Either way, now it’s crossed over to other sports – expect to see more sports stars embrace the point to the temple celebration. More

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      Roy Keane’s beard over the years, from Man Utd legend’s bushy caveman to handlebar moustache – and how they rate

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      MAN UTD legend Roy Keane is certainly not afraid of sporting new bearded looks.Through the years, the former midfield hardman has experimented with his facial hair.
      Roy Keane’s facial hair has divided opinion – but what style looks best?
      From designer stubble to full-on caveman, the Sky Sports pundit has experiments with plenty of different styles.
      But, which one is the best?
      We have rated Keano’s beards out of 10 – starting off with a fan favourite.
      Caveman
      Quite a few times on punditry duty, we’ve been treated to Keano embracing his inner caveman.
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      This unkempt, bushy beard shows of a bit of grey and hints at Captain Birdseye.
      SunSport says: Unkempt, and a nod to the packaging on the fish fingers we loved as kids, it definitely accentuates Keane’s masculinity. But, it is a little untidy.
      Beard Rating : 7/10
      Aye aye Captain Birseye: Roy Keane appears on ITV with a bushy beardCredit: ITV
      Wyatt Earp
      It’s a handlebar tasche that wouldn’t have looked out of place in the wild west, or the Village People.
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      The ex-Red Devils captain showed he wasn’t afraid to experiment with this facial style.
      SunSport says: Very few men can pull off this type of tasche – and sadly, for us at least, Keane isn’t one of them.
      Beard rating: 3/10
      Roy Keane shows off his handlebar moustache
      Clean-cut
      There’s no doubt about it, when Keane goes for a full shave it knocks the years off.
      Here, on duty for Sky Sports, he goes hirsute. But does he look better with a bit of stubble?
      SunSport says: Oddly enough, having absolutely no facial hair on Keane’s face looks a bit strange now, even if he does look younger.
      Beard rating: 5/10
      A clean-cut Roy Keane reports for Sky Sports duty
      Billy Connolly
      As comedians go, none have been funnier than Billy Connolly.
      Fans on Twitter went wild when Keane showed off a moustache and soul patch combo akin to the Big Yin during ITV’s World Cup coverage in Qatar.
      SunSport says: As funny as Keane can be when it comes to his pundit work, leave the comedy tasche and stork to the professionals.
      Beard rating: 2/10
      Is it Roy Keane or Billy Connolly?
      The Goat-ee
      Keane bossed the midfield when he played for United in the nineties and noughties.
      But, as he lined up for a Champions League game against Fiorentina in 1999, he showed off an impressive goatee that must have inspired Ricky Gervais when it came to David Brent and The Office.
      SunSport says: A goatee that has outgrown the rest of the beard takes effort and grooming – and Keane has pulled it off here.
      Beard rating: 8/10
      Roy Keane can lay claim to being the GOAT-ee
      Hipster
      Roy sometimes like to keep his beard, but has it groomed and clipped to keep it under control.
      However he doesn’t seem the type to splash out on hipster paraphernalia like beard shampoo, and balm.
      SunSport says: Gives Roy a rugged look, without looking like a gnarly old sea dog.
      Beard rating: 7/10
      Credit: Getty
      Designer stubble
      It’s the beard choice for many an action hero – think Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger – who all rocked designer stubble.
      Keane does it with some aplomb – signing autographs for fans and getting a kiss from a female admirer.
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      SunSport says: The proof is in the pudding – designer stubble has won him an admirer. The best of the bunch.
      Beard rating: 9/10
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      Ebanie Bridges’ sexiest pictures on Instagram, from topless Santa hat shoot to glam secretary OnlyFans tease

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      IT is fair to say stunning Ebanie Bridges has transcended the world of boxing.Sure, she has conquered the sport – and is currently the holder of the IBF bantamweight title.
      Stunning Ebanie Bridges has become a favourite among boxing fans and social media usersCredit: PA
      Famous for her sexy lingerie weigh-in outfits, Bridges is the IBF bantamweight championCredit: Reuters
      But she is also renowned for her legendary weigh-in outfits that leave little to the imagination.
      Bridges, 36, dazzles in sexy lingerie before she looks her opponents in the eye ahead of a blockbuster fight.
      Recently, she launched an OnlyFans page – where she shows of exclusive content to her die-hard fans.
      While her Instagram, which has over 700,000 followers, is still the go-to place to see what the Bronze Bomber is up to in her life.
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      And she’s not shy to live up to her glam image on that platform either.
      SunSport looks at Ebanie’s sexiest Instagram posts – and how many likes they got at time of publishing.
      10. Footy fan
      Stunning Ebanie is a devout Leeds United fan, who regularly tweets her love for the Whites.
      She revealed her love obsession began with the club when fellow Aussies Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka turned out for the Yorkshire outfit.
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      And the boxing superstar regularly makes the pilgrimage to Elland Road to cheer on her team.
      Sometimes she does it wearing a full kit, as she posted here.
      Likes: 28,076
      Ebanie Bridges shows off her love for Leeds UtdCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      9. Sexy secretary
      A tease for her OnlyFans account, Ebanie dressed up as a sexy secretary for this share.
      Lent over a desk, wearing lingerie she lured fans in with a simple comment.
      “Let me teach you a thing or two on my @onlyfans,” she captioned the image.
      Likes: 22,538

      8. Vegas, baby!
      Fight night in Nevada last September brought the greats Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin together for a classic bout.
      Ebanie was there to see all the action unfold, as the Mexican reigned supreme.
      Stunning in a figure-hugging red dress and high-heels, she showed off her look for a photo at the T-Mobile Arena.
      Likes: 40,009
      Fight night in Nevada and Ebanie Bridges glows in a red dressCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      7. Glam selfie
      Ebanie is not shy when it comes to showing off her cleavage.
      Her Instagram is filled with amazing selfies that have wowed fans across the globe.
      None better this one, as she wrote “Felt cute” alongside the snap.
      Likes: 25,320
      ‘Felt cut’ Ebanie Bridges declared with this stunning selfieCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      6. Red carpet ready
      When the occasion calls for it, Ebanie can mix it with the best of them.
      Here she is at a posh event – looking amazing in a shimmering silver dress.
      And she had a lovely message too. “Confidence and a kind heart are the most beautiful things you can posses,” she wrote with the pic.
      At a glam event, Ebanie Bridges looked like an A-lister in a stunning dressCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      Likes: 17,828
      5. ‘Boobs and belts’
      Being the champ is a reason to be celebrated.
      So, putting aside her all-round gorgeousness, SunSport were delighted she celebrated holding the IBF bantamweight belt in such fashion.
      Wearing another stunning dress, she captioned the saucy snap: “B**bs and belts! See what’s behind the belt on my OnlyFans…”
      Likes: 49,111
      The champ Ebanie Bridges shows off her IBF bantamweight beltCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      4. The one that got removed
      Famous for celebrating her body in sexy lingerie and her skills in the rings, we at SunSport never knew Ebanie had a musical side too.
      Well, at least that is what a post shared during the Christmas holidays suggested.
      Resting her breasts on the keys of a piano in a tasteful bra and thong, Ebanie’s tattoos are also on display.
      However, there’s no likes for this one because Instagram decided it was too racy and pulled it down.
      Instagram could not handle Ebanie Bridges and her piano snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
      3. Cooking up a storm
      “Might start a saucy cooking series on my @onlyfans, what do you think?” Ebanie suggested with this amazing photoshoot.
      Wearing all white, you would hope she wears an apron not to stain her snug negligee.
      But, on a serious note, when can SunSport come round for dinner?
      Likes: 66,303

      2. Stage outfit
      Never neglecting her fighting ability, sexy stage outfits are Ebanie’s thing.
      She’s the best in the business at it and has started off a series of copycats who are looking to emulate her.
      Back in March, 2022 – before her fight against María Cecilia Román that won her the IBF belt – she teased what she was wearing at her weigh-in. It went down a storm on Insta.
      Likes: 63,018
      Ebanie Bridges is famous for her tasteful lingerie sets she shows off at her weigh-insCredit: Instagram @ebanie_bridges
      1. Stocking filler
      As saucy as Ebanie has ever got.
      Topless, but covering her modesty with a Santa hat, the beautiful blonde was in a playful mood.
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      She captioned the photo: “White Christmas’ all around on my OnlyFans tonight 😏😉❄️💦”
      Likes: 43,765
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      Meet the new Wags joining the Premier League, including a twerking champion, a reality TV star and a soap actress

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      THE transfer window has officially slammed shut – with clubs spending a whopping £2.8billion during the 2022-23 season.And for their money, Premier League sides are bringing the world’s top talent to our shores as they gear up for the second half of the season.
      Claudia Kowalczyk is one of many new Wags who have joined the Premier League eliteCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      Kowalczyk is the girlfriend of Jakub KiwiorCredit: claudia.redheaded_babe/instagram
      Kowalczyk is a twerking championCredit: Instagram
      Accompanying these superstars for the journey are their gorgeous Wags.
      From a twerking champion to a reality TV star, these new additions are sure to turn heads in the stands.
      Claudia Kowalczyk
      Stunning blonde Claudia, 30, is the flamboyant twerking girlfriend of Arsenal new boy Jakub Kiwior.
      She goes under the stage name Redheaded, and has her own clothing label aimed at dancers.
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      Kowalczyk is a competing twerker –  and won the Queen of Twerking Competition in Germany in 2017, and was a semi-finalist in the European Twerk Champions in 2018.
      She was spotted in the stands alongside her beau taking in the Gunners 3-2 win over Man Utd in the stands.
      Katja Kuhne
      The leggy 36-year-old is some nine years older than new Man Utd loan signing Marcel Sabitzer.
      Ukraine bombshell Katja rose to fame starring in the German version of reality TV show The Bachelor.
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      She got together with the Austrian footballer in 2017 and they got engaged three years later, when Sabitzer got down on one knee in the romantic setting of the Maldives.
      The pair share daughter, Mary Lou who arrived in 2019.
      Katja Kuhne appeared on the German version of reality TV hit The Bachelor
      Marcel Sabitzer and Kuhne cut a glam pairCredit: Getty
      Margarida Corceiro
      Soap actress Margarida, 20, dates Chelsea new boy Joao Felix.
      They reportedly began their romance in 2019, after being introduced by pals on social media.
      Corceiro has also appeared in the Portuguese version of Strictly Come Dancing.
      She was once wrongly accused of having an affair with Tottenham new boy Pedro Porro.
      Margarida Corceiro is a Portuguese soap actress
      Margarida Corceiro with boyfriend Joao Felix
      Andrea Salas
      Costa Rican swimwear model Amanda won’t be getting her bikini out in Nottingham any time soon – given our current climate.
      But, the beauty, 38, was crowned Miss Hawaiian Tropic in 2006, where she showed off her amazing curves.
      She married Nottingham Forest new boy Keylor Navas in 2009.
      They have two children together, Mateo and Thiago – with Amanda having daughter Daniela from a previous marriage.
      Model Andrea Salas was once a Miss Hawaiian Tropic winner in 2006Credit: https://www.instagram.com/andreasalasb/?hl=en
      Salas has been married to Keylor Navas since 2009Credit: Instagram @andreasalasb
      Valentina Cervantes
      Cervantes, 22, can boast that her partner is the most expensive player in British football history.
      Her other half Enzo Fernandez completed a dramatic deadline day transfer worth a staggering £106million in the final moments of Tuesday.
      English teacher Valentina began dating the ex-Benfica midfielder in 2019.
      They welcomed a daughter Olivia in 2020.
      Argie beauty Valentina Cervantes can boast her beau is the most expensive player in Premier League history
      Cervantes dates Chelsea new boy Enzo Fernandez
      Noa van der Bij
      Cody Gakpo’s stunning model girlfriend will, no doubt, be settling to life already in the north since his £37million move to Liverpool.
      Noa has been working as a junior booker for Cachet Models ever since completing her studies in management at Avans University of Applied Sciences.
      The blonde, 23, is busy on social media and boasts over 17,000 followers on Instagram.
      And she appears to be very much into the high life as she has posted photos of her in various exotic places, such as Monaco, Ibiza, Saint Tropez and Curacao.
      Gorgeous Dutch beauty Noa van der Bij works as a model bookerCredit: @noavdbij
      Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo with girlfriend NoaCredit: noavdbij/instagram
      Catherine Harding
      Strictly not a new addition to the Premier League, however, she will be new to the boxes at the Emirates.
      Singer Catherine, 32, is the girlfriend of Arsenal’s deadline day signing, Jorginho.
      She famously appeared on The Voice – where she was mentored by Ollie Murs.
      Harding also had a romance with Jude Law, fathering a daughter called Ada with the Hollywood star.
      Singer Catherine Harding had a child with Hollywood star Jude LawCredit: Instagram / @cat_cavelli_
      Since 2020, she has dated Arsenal signingCredit: Instagram / @cat_cavelli_
      Liberty Litchfield
      Scottish mental health nurse Liberty is the missus of Leicester City new boy, Harry Souttar.
      She lives the life of a typical Wag – and enjoys travelling to exotic locations, recently supporting her beau in Qatar, as Souttar played for Australia.
      Music fan Liberty likes a festival – sharing pics at Creamfields on social media.
      She is also a fan of high-end fashion, including Dior.
      Liberty Litchfield is a mental health nurseCredit: https://www.instagram.com/liblitch/?hl=en
      Liberty Litchfield will be helping Harry Souttar settle at Leicester CityCredit: https://www.instagram.com/liblitch/?hl=en
      Angelina Zabarnyi
      Joining her beau Illya Zabarnyi on the south coast at Bournemouth is another Ukrainian beauty – who will surely love the Sandbanks.
      She is fiercely proud of her country – stating “Glory to Ukraine” on her Instagram bio in reference to the war with Russia.
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      They have been dating for three years, and got engaged at the turn of the year.
      She studied philology at Kyiv University, and is much more than a pretty face.
      Ukrainian beauty Angelina is the fiancee of Illia Zabarnyi,Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angelinarr_/?hl=en
      Angelina and Zabarnyi will be hoping life in Bournemouth serves them wellCredit: https://www.instagram.com/angelinarr_/?hl=en More

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      Meet Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez’s stunning Wag Valentina, loving mum to his daughter who’s his biggest supporter

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      ENZO Fernandez won’t be coming alone to Chelsea after agreeing a stunning £107million British record transfer move to Stamford Bridge.Fernandez, 21, will be bringing along his glamorous girlfriend Valentina Cervantes, 22, now the Blues have landed the talented youngster from Benfica.
      Enzo Fernandez will be brining his girlfriend to Chelsea
      Valentina Cervantes has been by Benfica star Enzo Fernandez’s side since 2019
      Valentina Cervantes and Enzo Fernandez have a daughter named Olivia
      Stunning Cervantes is a year older than Fernandez at 22
      The midfielder stood out at the 2022 World Cup as he helped Argentina win the title and earned the tournament’s Best Young Player award.
      That led to a raft of suitors jostling for his signature ahead of the January transfer window.
      Newcastle, Manchester United and Liverpool were all linked to the playmaker.
      However the West Londoners beat everyone to the punch – paying a whopping £107million – eclipsing the £100million Man City paid for Jack Grealish to shatter the British transfer record.

      The Blues left it late after tracking the midfielder since the start of the January window, getting their deal sheet in with minutes to spare on deadline day.
      And it takes Chelsea’s outlay over the last two windows to a colossal £602m when add-ons and loan fees are included.
      Joining him on his new journey is Argentinian beauty Valentina, who has been Fernandez’s biggest supporter since they started dating in 2019.
      Two years ago, they welcomed daughter Olivia to their lives – as their love continued to grow.
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      Sassy Valentina has over 402,000 followers on Instagram
      Enzo and his family celebrate winning the World CupCredit: Getty
      Valentina and Fernandez reportedly began dating in 2019
      Gym bunny Valentina shows her stunning figure
      Valentina reportedly started studying to become an English teacher when she met the former River Plate star in Argentina.
      And together they moved to Lisbon last June when he joined Benfica.
      Valentina is very active on social media as she has over 402,000 followers on Instagram.

      She also loves sharing her travelling adventures – with her social media filled with snaps from various glamorous destinations.
      But she is mostly focused on her family as she likes to share photos of her boyfriend and daughter.
      No doubt she will bring even more glam to the King’s Road and Stamford Bridge, as she settles on our shores.
      Valentina Cervantes is very active on social media with a raft of followers
      Valentina Cervantes followed Enzo Fernandez to Lisbon when he joined Benfica
      Valentina Cervantes was studying to become an English teacher before meeting Enzo Fernandez More

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      Arsenal signing Jorginho learned his football skills from his mum playing on the beach in Brazil, before winning Euros

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      FOOTBALL superstar Jorginho has come a long way from the sandy beaches and blue waters of Imbituba in southern Brazil.The Italian midfield maestro, now 31, has joined Arsenal after nearly five years at Chelsea for a fee in the region of £12million.
      Italian midfield maestro Jorginho boasts an impressive CV, including a Champions League winCredit: The Sun
      Jorginho, in the middle, revealed he learned his football skills from his mum, aboveCredit: Facebook / Jorghino Frello – Official / https://www.facebook.com/jorginhofrellooficial/
      From a young age, Jorginho showed an aptitude and passion for footballCredit: Facebook / Jorghino Frello – Official / https://www.facebook.com/jorginhofrellooficial/
      His impressive CV boasts a Champions League win with the Blues, as well as a European Championships with Italy and a third placed Ballon d’Or finish just two years ago.
      But, it’s his mum who he credits for his incredible rise in the game.
      “My mother played football so I learned a lot from her,” Jorginho revealed in 2013.
      “She still plays today and understands a lot. She would take me to the beach with a ball and I would spend the whole afternoon doing technical work in the sand.”
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      Mum Maria Tereza Freitas would spend most of her day working as a cleaner to put food on the table and earn enough money to buy her son boots and a ball, while taking him to play for his local team Bruscão.
      By the age of 13, Jorginho moved 112 miles from home to fulfil his football dreams in an academy financed by a businessman to produce the best young footballers in the country.
      It was the making of the teen, who would go on to become a Premier League regular and Italy hero.
      To Verona and beyond
      An exciting prospect as a boy, Jorginho was selected in a group of 50 kids selected as part of a project formed by Italian businessmen in Guabiruba to create the next wave of brilliant Brazilians.
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      But these weren’t the state-of-the-art facilities youngsters today are accustomed to.
      Windowless rooms, monotonous meals and ice-cold baths made for a grim experience.
      However, two years later he was signed by Italian club Verona who played in the second tier at that time.
      Jorginho’s first deal at the club was far from lucrative, though. While the agent took £27,000 from the transaction, the emerging midfielder had just £18-a-week to live on.
      A large chunk of that went on keeping in touch with his mum, who managed to convince him to continue his football education after he threatened to quit.
      At first, the young boy struggled to fit in to his new surroundings. He couldn’t live in a boarding school with his other team-mates.
      Instead, Riccardo Prisciantelli, the former chief executive of Hellas Verona, gave Jorginho to a trusted priest and he lived in a convent among other monks.
      Jorginho played for local teams in his homeland, including Bruscão
      At 13, Jorginho was selected for a football factory among 50 other talented Brazilian boys
      Mum Maria Tereza Freitas supported her son’s dreams and talked him out of quittingCredit: Facebook / Jorghino Frello – Official / https://www.facebook.com/jorginhofrellooficial/
      “I could not do anything,” he told the Daily Mail.
      “I used five euros for mobile credit, bought hygiene products, which was 15 euros, and the rest was used online to talk to my family.
      “It was like that for a year-and-a-half.
      “In the second year, I trained with the professionals and when I met the Brazilian goalkeeper Rafael Pinheiro, who is almost a brother to me, I told my story and he did not believe it.
      “From there, he did not let me miss anything.”
      The Wolf of the Future at Napoli
      Jorginho’s sheer determination to make it as a pro earned him the nickname ‘The Wolf of the Future’ among his peers at the Italian club.
      He worked hard on the pitch, and was regularly seen in the gym at the training centre – where he worked hard from dawn to dusk.
      After a successful loan spell with Serie D side Sambonifacese, Jorginho returned to Verona and excelled, making his first-team debut as an 18-year-old in September 2011.
      He was a key figure in their promotion-winning side in 2013 and earned a move to Italian giants Napoli six months later – snubbing Manchester City’s advances.
      At Napoli, Jorginho became one of the world’s top midfieldersCredit: AFP or licensors
      Jorginho found a father figure in Maurizio Sarri – who he followed to Chelsea from NapoliCredit: Getty – Contributor
      During his time at the Stadio San Paolo, Jorginho learned about the Premier League after rooming with Nathaniel Chalobah, the former Blues midfielder on loan to the Serie A side in 2015.
      For three years, Jorginho worked under former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri in Naples – and they were briefly reunited in West London.
      The Italian coach knew his qualities well.
      “Jorginho is not a physical player, he is a technical player,” Sarri said.
      “The most important quality is that he is very quick in the mind.”
      Life after Sarri
      Losing an important mentor in the game could have hindered Jorginho’s Premier League career before it had really got going.
      Sarri was sacked after a year at Stamford Bridge and replaced with Frank Lampard – who himself lasted just 18 months.
      In came Thomas Tuchel after his PSG sacking – who was known for his more pragmatic approach.
      But that didn’t stop the deep-lying playmaker from playing his best football in a Blues shirt.
      Thomas Tuchel got the best out of Jorginho at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Jorginho was an integral part of Chelsea’s 2020-21 Champions League campaignCredit: Getty
      Months later, Jorginho celebrated a spectacular 2021 by winning the EurosCredit: EPA
      Speaking of Tuchel, Jorginho said: “He understood my characteristics.
      “The way to play with short passes when we need short passes and long balls when we need long balls.”
      In return, the German called his talisman “one of the very best midfielders in the world.”
      Together, they conquered Europe – winning the Champions League in 2021.
      Months later, he would cap off the most wonderful football season by lifting the European Championships with Italy – beating England in the final on penalties.
      Jorginho was voted third in the Ballon d’or – behind winner Lionel Messi and runner-up Robert Lewandowski for his efforts for club and country.
      Celebrity status
      Away from the pitch, the 46-cap Italy star is in a romance with singer Catherine Harding (better known as Cat Cavelli) who appeared on The Voice in 2020 and was mentored by Olly Murs.
      It was alleged Jorginho met her while still married to Italian model Natalia Leteri.
      They divorced in 2020, the same year Jorginho and Harding welcomed a son, Jax – his third child.
      Jorginho is in a romance with singer Catherine HardingCredit: Instagram / @cat_cavelli_
      Harding is a former ex and baby mama of Jude LawCredit: Instagram / @cat_cavelli_
      Harding, herself, had a daughter called Ada with Hollywood star Jude Law, after they had a brief romance in 2014.
      A-list status is not something that Jorginho is worried about embracing.
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      But with a title charge at Arsenal for his next port of call, he will be hoping for a blockbuster end to the season. More