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    I’m a former Man Utd star – now I’m living a new life as a fashion stylist for Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko

    FORMER Manchester United star David Bellion has opened up on his unusual second act after retiring from football.Bellion played under Sir Alex Ferguson at United between 2003 and 2006, making 40 appearances for the Red Devils.David Bellion is a former Manchester United strikerCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe went on to become a fashion stylist after retiringCredit: GettyThe former forward earned a £3million move there after impressing at Sunderland between 2001 and 2003.The Frenchman managed eight goals and three assists during his 40 appearances at United.He went on to play for West Ham, Nice, Bordeaux and Red Star Paris before retiring from football in 2016.It was at Red Star where he began developing his love of art and fashion, and he became the club’s creative director upon retiring – developing the club’s connection with the art world.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIt’s after retiring that he also began working as a fashion stylist, and he’s responsible for many players’ greatest fits.In an interview with French GQ, he spoke about his love of styling and how he has worked with former Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.Chelsea shelled out £40million for Bakayoko in 2017 after he impressed with Monaco, but he failed to capture the form he’d exhibited previously.Moves to AC Milan and Napoli followed before he joined Lorient, where he currently plies his trade.Most read in FootballBellion has styled for the likes of Tiemoue BakayokoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bakayoko_official14/CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBellion revealed his love of fashion goes back to when he was playing at United, saying: “When I got out of training, I went to stores just to look at the clothes. Sometimes I didn’t buy anything.”I am a great romantic and I embrace it perfectly in my way of seeing things, of speaking to people. I have a bit of a childish side. I don’t have a very developed competitive spirit, more of an obsession with beauty.”Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer windowHe also revealed how deep his love of fashion runs compared to football, saying that appearing in French GQ gives him “as much pleasure as signing for United.”Speaking to SunSport in 2018, Bellion explained his love of art.He said: “I didn’t grow up with a lot of art. I am from a modest family.”But from young I was very, very particular in the things I liked, in everything I wanted to have.”I think I always had a good eye for something that looked different or ‘edgy’. I always wanted the trainers that nobody else had.” More

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    Anna Woolhouse hailed ‘a knockout’ and ‘absolutely gorgeous’ by fans as boxing presenter hosts Joshua vs Ngannou

    BOXING fans were left in awe of Anna Whoolhouse as she stunned during Sky Sports’ latest boxing extravaganza.The veteran presenter was part of Sky’s broadcast team for Anthony Joshua’s crossover clash with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on Friday night.Anna Woolhouse stunned during Sky’s coverage of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou in a black outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1The 40-year-old’s legion of Instagram fans were blown away by her outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1Woolhouse is the face of Sky Sports boxingCredit: INSTAGRAM@WOOLYANNA1Woolhouse donned a chic all-black outfit for her broadcasting duties, wearing an oversized suit jacket with a dress, see-through tights and black high heels.And the 40-year-old completed the look with black glasses.Woolhouse gave her legion of Instagram followers a glimpse of her outfit for the night before stepping on camera.She shared three snaps of her outfit with the accompanying caption, saying: “Knockout Chaos Incoming.”READ MORE IN BOXINGScores of her followers commented on the post, with one saying: “Definitely top of the bill Anna. Amazing.”Another said: “Stylish as ever.”And another said: “Gorgeous.”One remarked: “[A] knockout indeed.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTAnother chimed in: “Absolutely stunning.”When she’s not presenting fights or the darts, fitness fanatic Woolhouse can be found in the gym.Boxing presenter Anna Woolhouse stuns in bold outfit as fans say she looks ‘sexy as hell’Woolhouse regularly shares videos and photos of her gruelling training sessions on Instagram, with her fans hailing her as an inspiration.But she’s had to deal with her fair share of trolls throughout her career, telling The Independent in 2018: “Working in this industry I think you do have to have a pretty thick skin.”But we are all human at the end of the day and sometimes it is hard to ignore very personal and nasty things that are said or written about you.“In the last 48 hours, I have received some awful comments regarding the way I look, being a woman in the industry and about my family which have been hard to ignore, so I decided to highlight this by publicly publishing the messages.“It really is sickening to think that people are able to hide behind their keyboards and say such hurtful, vile things without any consequences and I feel strongly this needs to change.“Social media is an amazing tool and, when it is used correctly, has so many positive benefits.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But, as with most things in life there is always a small percentage of people who try to ruin it. “But hopefully conversation makes change.”Anna Woolhouse is a fitness fanatic who likes to keep in tip-top shapeCredit: instagram @woolyanna1 More

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    Former Premier League Wag and ‘world’s hottest woman’ shows off sizzling beach body in tiny bikini

    VIKTORIA VARGA has showed off her sizzling beach body in a tiny bikini.The former Premier League wag shared a video of the outfit on Instagram.Viktoria wowed in a tiny bikiniCredit: Instagram / @ vikyvargaThe outfit was covered in pearlsCredit: Instagram / @ vikyvargaShe was filmed wearing the bikini poolsideCredit: Instagram / @ vikyvargaShe completed the look with a matching mini-dressCredit: Instagram / @ vikyvargaViktoria, 32, was filmed wearing the bikini while poolside at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Hotel in Dubai.She shared the video on her Instagram story for her 609k followers.She modelled the bikini which was made by Vama Swim.The brand is self-described as a “luxury uniform for the hottest destinations”.READ MORE ON WAGSThe set that Viktoria was wearing is listed at £151.66 on the outlet’s website.The rose-coloured swimwear is covered in crafted pearls.Viktoria also shared a picture in which she covered up with a matching mini dress.The dress itself costs £106.85 and is labelled as the “perfect day-to-night dress”.Most read in FootballViktoria has previously been dubbed the “world’s sexiest woman” by fans online.And many loved her one video of herself in a white bikini.Former Premier League Wag and ‘world’s most beautiful woman’ drops jaws in risque outfit for model shootShe also recently wowed her followers by wearing a little black dress.Viktoria married former Southampton star Graziano Pelle in July 2022.The retired Prem cult hero scored 30 goals for the Saints in 81 matches.He left the club in 2016 to join Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng.Scroll down for more pictures of Viktoria Varga…Viktoria is a Hungarian modelCredit: Instagram @vamaswimShe has built up an enormous following onlineCredit: Instagram / vikyvargaThere are 609k followers on her Instagram pageCredit: Instagram @vikyvargaFans love checking out Viktoria’s holiday snapsCredit: Instagram @vikyvargaShe regularly has fans gushing in the commentsCredit: Instagram @vikyvargaThe glamorous star has an array of stunning outfitsCredit: Instagram / @ vikyvargaThey were married in 2022Credit: Instagram / @ vikyvarga More

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    Max Verstappen’s girlfriend Kelly Piquet turns heads as she puts on busty display at Paris Fashion Week

    KELLY PIQUET stunned fans as she put on a busty display at Paris Fashion Week.Max Verstappen’s girlfriend wore a beautiful black dress that left little to the imagination.Kelly Piquet stunned at Paris Fashion WeekCredit: RexShe also wowed in this black dressCredit: SplashThe outfit was made by Miu Miu WomenswearCredit: SplashFans were left in awe on social mediaCredit: SplashPiquet, 35, paired the dress with some high heels and a white handbag.It was not the only outfit that she wore for the fashion event.She also wore a short Miu Miu dress that showed off plenty of her legs.That look was completed with black heels which a bow on the tow and dark tights.READ MORE IN F1Some fans saw her outfits on social media and were left in awe.One wrote: “I’m making a special tweet just to say that Kelly Piquet is adorable in addition to being so beautiful.”A second commented: “First lady Kelly Piquet.”A third wrote: “No wonder Max is in such a hurry to finish a race.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA fourth said: “This woman is a work of art.”Another added: “So pretty.”Max Verstappen’s glam Wag Kelly Piquet risks wardrobe malfunction braless in open jacket as fans say ‘girl, you slay’The model has been dating the Red Bull driver since 2020 when they confirmed their relationship.A year later saw the flying Dutchman won his first ever F1 World Championship title.Kelly has plenty going on in her own life as she is also a columnist, blogger and PR professional.She comes from racing royalty as he dad is disgraced F1 legend Nelson Piquet Sr.He is often referred to as one of the greatest to ever grace the sport.Piquet Sr battled against other greats including Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, Verstappen is currently leading the Driver’s Championship having won the first race of the new season in Bahrain.Scroll down to see more pictures of Kelly Piquet…Kelly is dating Max VerstappenCredit: instagram/@kellypiquet/They have been together since 2020Credit: GettyThey often enjoy stunning holidays togetherCredit: Instagram / @kellypiquetKelly has a glamorous lifestyleCredit: instagram @kellypiquetShe works as a modelCredit: Instagram kellypiquetShe is also a columnist, blogger and PR professionalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/kellypiquet/?hl=en More

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    Georgina Rodriguez stuns in red dress at Paris Fashion Week… with huge nod to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd days

    GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ dazzled as brightly as her flashback message for partner Cristiano Ronaldo as she reigned in red at Paris Fashion Week.The model revived Ron’s golden age at the Theatre of Dreams by turning the elegant event into a catwalk of scarlet.Georgina Rodríguez’s outfit brought back memories of vintage Cristiano RonaldoCredit: GettyWearing it loud and proud, Georgina shows the most important messageGeorgina stood out in gear from fashion house VetementsCredit: GettyThe model posed with her twin kids Eva and Mateo RonaldoCredit: ReutersGeorgina wears a creation by designer Guram GvasaliaCredit: ReutersShe looked resplendent in the gownThe influencer took a major role in a show partly for ready-to-wear fashionCredit: AFPThe Spanish influencer left nothing to the imagination – but not in the way that might usually sound.Georgina wore a dazzling gown blending in a version of Ronaldo’s famous Manchester United No7 shirt – a clear nod to his glorious Old Trafford era from 2003-09 rather than his gloomy 2021-22 “error”.And the Al-Nassr striker, 39, returned the favour – with a note “for the love of my life” scribbled on the back.Ron added a name check on the front for the luxury Swiss fashion house who designed the outfit – “To Vetements” plus his signature.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSGeorgina took centre spot in a preview of that company’s womenswear for next autumn and winter.And she sprung a surprise to many delighted watchers by posing with two little guests in one shot.Georgina and Ronaldo have five children, mainly living together in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.And at the shimmering show in the French capital, six-year-old twins Eva and Mateo stood alongside Georgina in sporty black gear.Most read in FootballLooking back with love, Georgina displays the dress and Ronaldo’s noteHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLRonaldo’s partner held her professional gaze on the catwalkCredit: AFPThe social media star, who has 57.5million Instagram followers, wore a flowing dress – all of red except for white trim and Ronaldo’s signature in black.Admittedly, it might be controversial to call it autumnal or wintry wear – apart from the fact it went down all the way to the ankles.Georgina Rodriguez shakes her bum in dance class after Iranian newspaper edits out her famous backsideBut the whole effect was serene, as she walked along a red carpet in a perfect symmetry of coolness and colour.Such gracefulness, however, was in contrast to the latest on-pitch antics of her partner.Saudi authorities have banned Ronaldo for one game after he appeared to make a lewd gesture in response to Al-Shabab fans.So, while Georgina was marvellously red-laced, the Portugal icon might be moodily red-faced.Inside the glam world of Georgina Rodriguez…Ronaldo’s girlfriend offers insights into her world via social mediaCredit: instagram @georginagioShe has 75.5m followers on InstagramCredit: Refer to CaptionShe met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPAGeorgina now resides in Saudi Arabia follower her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagramGeorgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagioBoats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to CaptionShe travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina RodríguezShe models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/InstagramGeorgina often shares her love of travel, including this Ibiza snapCredit: Instagram, @georginagioRodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: Instagram More

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    Chelsea star Ben Chilwell defends ‘controversial’ dress sense after bold Fashion Week outfit trolled by Jack Grealish

    BEN CHILWELL defended his dress sense as ferociously as he does the Chelsea goal.The left-back drew light-hearted stick from England pal Jack Grealish this week after being pictured in an outlandish blue and white diamond print tank top — with nothing underneath.
    Ben Chilwell says he liked his attire, especially as it was in Chelsea coloursCredit: Rex
    Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, as well as Spurs legend Gareth Bale and his wife Emma Rhys-Jones, were put in the shade by Chilwell’s clobberCredit: Getty
    Some might think Jack Grealish has questions to answer himself as he’s known for the occasional brash fashion statement, such as modelling this footwearCredit: The Mega Agency
    Chilwell, 27, said of his London Fashion Week look: “It was controversial but you have to stand out.
    “I didn’t want to fit in. I wanted to wear something more ‘out there’.
    “Show my personality a little bit. It was obviously in Chelsea colours as well.
    “So, yes, it was a good evening and, personally, I liked my outfit.”
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    Chilwell was on duty as an ambassador for fashion house Burberry and insists he has no regrets.
    But Manchester City star Grealish joked: “Tell Chilly to keep his jacket on next time.”
    The fashion bashin’ comes as Chilwell prepares to swap his battle from what to wear to how to win silverware.
    Chelsea face Liverpool in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final – targeting their first trophy since Champions League glory in 2021.
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    LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 19: Ben Chilwell attends the Burberry Winter 2024 show during London Fashion Week on February 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Burberry)Credit: Getty
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    And Blues’ supremo Todd Boehly is flying in to watch their first cup final since he took over the club nearly two years ago.
    The American was last seen at a Chelsea game on January 13, a 1-0 home Premier League victory over Fulham.
    Mauricio Pochettino targets first trophy under Todd Boehly with Chelsea facing Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final
    Boehly’s predecessor, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, missed the club’s previous seven Wembley trips after failing to have his UK visa renewed.
    That meant he was not on the scene for Chelsea’s most recent domestic trophy triumph – the 1-0 FA Cup final win over Manchester United in May 2018. More

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    I’m Britain’s second fastest woman and a fashion model with Kate Moss’s ex-agency

    FASHION-LOVING Daryll Neita shines on both the running track and the red carpet after being spotted by Kate Moss’s first modelling agency.Britain’s second-ever fastest woman can casually switch between spikes and stilettos and loves to wear high-end clothes outside of sweaty athletics kit.
    Daryll Neita lives and trains in Italy and recently attended a fashion show in MilanCredit: Instagram / daryllneita
    The British sprinter studied fashion at college and it is one of her hobbiesCredit: 2022 Franziska Krug
    Those who will follow her journey to the start line of the Paris 2024 Olympics should realise she has a real passion away from the day job of running in a straight line.
    Neita, who trains in Padua in Northern Italy, told SunSport: “I studied fashion at college. At the time people were so confused.
    “They were like: ‘Why aren’t you doing sports science?’ But that’s not my interest.
    “I might be good at sports and do it every day but when it comes to being creative or having an outlet, I’m interested in fashion. That has always been my thing.
    “I was signed to Storm Model Management. They’re pretty big. They actually scouted Kate Moss when she was younger.
    “During the off-season, I went to Milan Fashion week. I sat front row for the Missoni show.
    “I’m always doing bits and bobs in the fashion space – and I love it.
    “People always ask me what I’d do if I wasn’t in track and honestly it’d definitely be something in fashion. It’s the other side to me.”
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    Athletes sometimes do ‘walk-ins’ before competitions to showcase their personalities and life outside of track-and-field.
    American Noah Lyles, the reigning 100 metres and 200 metres world champion, is someone who has brought style and fashion to the sport.
    British longer jumper Jazmin Sawyers is a creative soul and likes to design her own clothes ahead of meets.
    Neita, whose fashion idol is Naomi Campbell, said: “It’s important to feel good out there.
    “I don’t see why being a sporty person means you cannot also be cool or fashionable.
    “Yes, running fast is the main thing. But life is also about who you are as a person.
    “I feel people are tapping into their hobbies more and you’re probably seeing that with their fashion.
    “Noah is always dressed in something cool. Always doing the fashion walk-ins.
    “He does ask me sometimes: ‘Are you going to walk before the race?’ Honestly, I don’t think I’m there yet where I’m thinking about my pre-race outfit.
    “Maybe next season you’ll see me in a couple of looks before a race.”
    Neita – who finished fifth in the women’s 200 metres final at last year’s World Athletics Championships – has a PB of 10.90 seconds and 22.16 seconds for the two sprints.
    The Jamaicans and Americans rule the world over these disciplines but Neita, 27, hopes to be in the mix for the medals at this summer’s Olympics.
    Power and strength was built up over the winter in the gym and on the track.
    She has not long returned to Europe after a warm-weather training camp in Stellenbosch, South Africa, which was funded by National Lottery money.
    Neita, 27, who opened her year over 60 metres in Paris last Sunday, added: “I’m on the World-Class Programme. I get supported with things like that training camp.
    “Without it, we would be training in the snow in the UK!

    “The funding helps us in so many different ways. Whether it’s medical or travel or assistance. Even for our mental health.
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    “I train with people from different nations and they don’t get anything from their federations. And yet they are individual medallists. We are very, very fortunate.”
    National Lottery players have transformed athletics in the UK with more than £300million invested since Lottery funding began. They support elite athletes to win medals on the world stage and have invested in clubs, facilities and programmes across the country to enable more people to take part in the sport. More

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    Georgina Rodriguez stuns as Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend puts on seductive display for new clothing brand

    GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ dazzled with a special Guess performance.Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-time girlfriend swapped her regular bikini poses on social media for an elegant fashion shoot.
    Georgina Rodriguez looked like never before in the fashion shootCredit: The Mega Agency
    Model Georgina looks more than a shade betterCredit: The Mega Agency
    Georgina went retro with this outfitCredit: The Mega Agency
    The Spanish-Argentine model is luxuriant in this floral dressCredit: The Mega Agency
    Georgina’s dress of claret is a tonic for her admirersCredit: The Mega Agency
    Denim does the job for Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner hereCredit: The Mega Agency
    Georgina’s look is a real beige-turnerCredit: The Mega Agency
    The Spanish model promoted clothing brand Guess’s new season.
    Georgina showed green is good in a flowing olive dress in the shadows of a leafy setting.
    And she looked like never before in dark make-up as she showed off floral dresses, including a retro crop top and skirt in pink.
    The social media sensation, 29, also raised a cowboy hat to the mini-revival being made by denim with a cool blue two-piece.
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    It’s a big change from Georgina’s recent offerings online for her 56.5million Instagram followers.
    Just last week she wore a camouflage-style bikini for holiday pics from the Maldives.
    But although her green-and-brown outfit blended with the beach-side trees, it failed to hide her charms from admirers.
    One said: “Cristiano Ronaldo is so lucky.”
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    Another described her as a “queen” of the coast.
    Georgina certainly lives like royalty with Portugal hero Ronaldo and their family in Saudi Arabia.
    They’ve kept their blend of luxury and fun family life since the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend, 39, joined Al-Nassr in December 2022.
    And in fact in the last few days Georgina has shared exotic images from Saudi’s ancient oasis city of AlUla.
    Despite the parched surroundings around the water-hole, she looked, well… drought of this world.
    The stunning girlfriend of football superstar Ronaldo offers insights into her world using her social channelsCredit: instagram @georginagio
    Georgina lives a life to be enviedCredit: Instagram
    She has over 50 million followers on InstagramCredit: Refer to Caption
    She met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega Agency
    Georgina now resides in Saudi Arabia follower her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagram
    She is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPA
    Georgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagio
    Boats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to Caption
    She travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina Rodríguez
    The Argentine beauty is a regularly at the Venice film festival where she can be seen turning headsCredit: Getty
    Georgina is loved by fashion magazines for her sense of styleCredit: Alamy
    Rodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: Instagram
    She models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/Instagram More