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      From an ex-teacher whose man signed for £106m to celebrity ace’s model girlfriend – the glam WAGS of the transfer window

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      FROM a Polish twerking champion to a Portuguese soap star, meet the Wags who will be adding an extra dash of glamour to the Premier League.With the World Cup interrupting the football season, the January transfer window was busier than usual – and will see a host of new faces hit our shores.
      The transfer window has given us some glamorous new Wags such as Margarida CorceiroCredit: magui_corceiro/instagram
      A football insider said: “A lot of talent has been arriving in the Premier League – both on and off the field.”
      Here, Michael Hamilton and Grace Macaskill meet the stunning women who will be cheering their partners on from the stands.
      Angelina Zabarnyi & Illia Zabarnyi
      Angelina Zabarnyi is studying philosophy at Kyiv UniversityCredit: https://www.instagram.com/angelinarr_/?hl=en
      BRAINY Angelina is the partner of Illia, 20, one of the Ukraine national team’s youngest players, who is headed to Bournemouth.
      Angelina is studying philosophy at Kyiv University but also runs her own business helping people grow their social media profile.
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      Illia Zabarnyi, from Ukraine, is headed to BournemouthCredit: Getty
      She is fiercely proud of her country’s fight against Russia, stating “Glory to Ukraine” on her Instagram bio.
      The couple have been dating for three years and got engaged last year.
      Fanny Neguesha & Mario Lemina
      Fanny Neguesha used to date Man City bad boy Mario BalotelliCredit: BackGrid
      WOLVES moved quickly to snap up ex-Southampton and midfielder Mario, 29, from Nice in France for an undisclosed fee.
      And his model partner, Fanny, 32, will be familiar to footie fans – she used to date Man City bad boy Mario Balotelli.
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      Fanny is now dating Mario Lemina who has been snapped up by WolvesCredit: Getty
      The couple, who have been together since 2017, have a son and a daughter, who feature in their glamorous social media snaps.
      Fanny previously attempted a music career, releasing pop singles in 2016.
      Margarida Corceiro & Joao Felix
      Margarida Corceiro has appeared on Portugal’s version of Strictly Come DancingCredit: magui_corceiro/instagram
      A SOAP star in her native Portugal, Margarida, 20, has also appeared on her country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.
      She has been dating Felix, 23, who signed on loan to Chelsea from Spain’s Atletico Madrid, since 2019 after the pair met on social media.
      Joao Felix has signed on loan to Chelsea from Spain’s Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      Mia Regan & Romeo Beckham
      Mia Regan is a model, working with brands including Balmain, Gucci and VogueCredit: The Mega Agency
      SON of former England captain David, 20-year-old Romeo joined Brentford on loan from Inter Miami as he bids to follow in his famous dad’s footsteps.
      His girlfriend Mia, 20, from Chippenham, near Bath, has her own flourishing career as a model, working with brands including Balmain, Gucci and Vogue.
      Romeo Beckham has joined Brentford on loan from Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      Valentina Cervantes & Enzo Fernandez
      Valentina Cervantes is a former English teacher
      ARGENTINIAN Enzo, 22, became the Premier League’s most expensive signing ever when he transferred to Chelsea from Portugal’s Benfica for £106million.
      He will be joined in West London by girlfriend Valentina, 22, who gave up her career as an English teacher to travel the world with him.
      Enzo Fernandez became the Premier League’s most expensive signing ever when he transferred to Chelsea from Portugal’s Benfica for £106millionCredit: Getty
      The couple began dating in 2019 and had daughter Olivia the next year.
      Claudia Kowalczyk & Jakub Kiwior
      Claudia Kowalczyk won the Queen of Twerking competition in Germany in 2017Credit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      STUNNING Claudia, who is reportedly engaged to Arsenal’s new Polish defender Jakub, 22, won the Queen of Twerking competition in Germany in 2017.
      The 30-year-old Pole also leads dance workshops around the world – as well as posting raunchy snaps and videos on Instagram.
      Jakub Kiwior, from Poland, has signed to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Noa Van Der Bij & Cody Gakpo
      Noa Van Der Bij is a model who also works as a booker for agency Cachet ModelsCredit: @noavdbij
      DUTCH model Noa has seen her Instagram followers more than double, from 17,000 to 35,000, since hotshot Cody, 23, joined Liverpool from Netherlands outfit PSV Eindhoven at the beginning of January.
      Noa, 23, also works as a booker for agency Cachet Models.
      Cody Gakpo joined Liverpool from Netherlands outfit PSV EindhovenCredit: Getty
      Katja Kuhne & Marcel Sabitzer
      Katja Kuhne rose to fame in the German version of reality show The BachelorCredit: Refer to Caption
      LEGGY Katja rose to fame in the German version of reality show The Bachelor.
      At 37, Ukrainian Katja is nine years older than Austrian Marcel, 28, who joined Manchester United on loan from Germany’s Bayern Munich.
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      The couple have daughter Mary Lou, born in 2019.
      Katja, who was born in Kherson, is raising funds for her country following Russia’s invasion.
      Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan from Germany’s Bayern MunichCredit: Getty More

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      English footie fans cheer after The Sun’s bombshell leak of government overhaul of game

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      ENGLISH football fans are cheering after The Sun’s bombshell leak of a major government overhaul of the game.Our revelations of plans for a legal regulator to tackle dodgy owners and funding got the thumbs-up.
      Footie fans are cheering Government plans to tackle dodgy owners and funding in the beautiful gameCredit: Getty
      Football Supporters’ Association boss Kevin Miles said many of their ideas were included in the White PaperCredit: PA
      Details of the upcoming White Paper were given a B-plus by Niall Couper of the football reform group Fair Game.
      The Man Utd Supporters Trust said: “On the face of it, the details of the leaked White Paper on Football Regulation look positive.”
      Football Supporters’ Association boss Kevin Miles said: “Many of our ideas are included — stronger tests on potential club owners, more supporter engagement, blocks on breakaway competitions like the European Super League and the establishment of an independent regulator.”
      Tory MP Tracey Crouch, who conducted the review, said a regulator would be a “very good outcome for football fans”.
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      But critics fear it may risk the Premier League’s spot in football’s pecking order.
      Economist Len Shakleton, author of the report Red Card, said: “Regulating an industry imposes compliance costs and disincentives to investment and innovation.”
      Downing Street said of the plans: “Our ambition remains to drive forward the radical reform needed to ensure football’s sustainability in the long term.” More

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      Hearse with West Ham wreath takes late chairman David Gold on final journey as stars including Andy Carroll pay respects

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      A HEARSE adorned with a West Ham United wreath took the club’s late chairman David Gold on a final journey yesterday.His funeral cortege stopped at the East London childhood home of the lifelong fan and the site of the Hammers’ old Boleyn Ground — where relatives left tributes.
      David Gold’s funeral cortege stopped at the East London site of the Hammers’ old Boleyn Ground — where relatives left tributesCredit: John Rainford
      David Gold passed away last month following a short illnessCredit: PA
      The West Ham United wreath adorns the hearseCredit: Louis Wood
      Former West Ham stars Andy Carroll and James Collins were among those to pay their respectsCredit: Louis Wood
      Hammers co-owner David Sullivan leaves the funeralCredit: Louis Wood
      Fans came out to pay their respects to David, who died aged 86 last month after a short illness with daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa and fiancée Lesley at his side. 
      Vanessa and Jacqueline shared a video of bubbles floating around the London Stadium, echoing the club’s official song – ‘Forever Blowing Bubbles’.
      In a card on the coffin Lesley wrote: “May you fly round the universe, win all your football matches.
      “Succeed in your endeavours, hit a hole in one each day and meet those whom you have loved and have gone before you.”
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      The eight-mile funeral procession started and finished at the club’s London Stadium — where a private celebration of David’s life was held.
      Past and present West Ham players attended. These included Andy Carrol and defender James Collins.
      Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan said: “David had a long-standing connection with the Hammers, having grown up opposite the Boleyn Ground in Green Street, and represented the club at junior level.
      “He always wanted what was best for West Ham United, and his passing is a great loss for all of us.”
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      A lifelong fan, David was born half a mile from the Boleyn Ground stadium where the Hammers’ played between 1904 and 2016.
      The eight-mile funeral procession started and finished at the club’s London StadiumCredit: Louis Wood
      A floral arrangement spelling out ‘dad’ is pictured in the hearse carrying the long-time West Ham co-ownerCredit: Louis Wood More

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      F1 bosses accused of trying to gag drivers with rule to stop them airing political views after Lewis Hamilton protests

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      FORMULA One bosses have been accused of trying to gag drivers with a rule to stop them airing political or personal views.World champions Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are among competitors who have used their platforms at races to highlight issues.
      Lewis Hamilton is a global advocate for anti-racism and diversityCredit: Getty
      Lewis Hamilton was praised by fans for wearing a rainbow helmet at the Qatar GPCredit: AFP
      But governing body the FIA amended its rules this season to forbid any display of “political, religious and personal statements” that are made “without prior approval”.
      Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas says the crackdown is wrong.
      He said: “Personally, I don’t like politics. I like to do what I love, which is racing, but politics is at the same time part of today’s society.
      “I think Formula 1 has done a good job of paying attention to some of these kinds of issues and many drivers have raised their voices, including Sebastian.”
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      “I do not understand why they want to control us. I think we should have the right to talk about what we want. That is how I see it, but we will see what happens.”
      A human rights group has called the new rule “seriously disturbing”.
      The FIA says the move is in line with the International Olympic Committee’s Code of Ethics. More

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      Chelsea’s new £88million signing Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed warning by FA chiefs over N-word video slur

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      CHELSEA ace Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a warning by FA chiefs over his N-word video slur.The £88million signing was seen in TikTok footage singing along to a hit by a US rapper which used the racist term.
      Chelsea’s new signing Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a warning by FA chiefs over his N-word TikTok slurCredit: Rex
      After The Sun revealed the clip yesterday, the Ukrainian, 22, issued an apology. However, officials may now write to him, asking for a formal explanation for his actions.
      The FA launched a crackdown on racist social media content two years ago — punishable by up to a three-match ban.
      But Mudryk will almost certainly escape any such penalty.
      Instead, he is likely be formally reminded of his responsibilities.
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      The winger’s 40-second clip was viewed 244,000 times on TikTok alone.
      His representatives later said: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.
      “Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate”
      Footie anti-racism group Kick It Out had said: “We condemn the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context.”
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      Hand of God ref who tried to net £3million for match ball faces hefty loss in his second attempt to sell it

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      THE greedy Hand of God ref who tried to net £3million for the match ball faces a hefty loss in his second attempt to sell it.A would-be buyer last month offered £2million for the ball which Ali Bin Nasser, 78, grabbed after the 1986 World Cup quarter-final.
      Hand of God ref Ali Bin Nasser who tried to net £3million for the match ball faces a hefty lossCredit: Darren Fletcher
      Bin Nasser failed to spot Maradona blatantly punch the ball past Peter Shilton for the game’s first goalCredit: Popperfoto
      The bid for the deflated Adidas was £500,000 below the London auction reserve price, so it was not sold.
      Bin Nasser, 78, is now flogging it online with US firm Goldin.
      But he could be kicking himself as, with eight days left on the auction, the highest bid is only £847,276.
      He stashed the ball in a cupboard after Argentina’s controversial 2-1 victory over England in Mexico.
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      Tunisian Bin Nasser failed to spot Diego Maradona blatantly punch the ball past goalie Peter Shilton for the game’s first goal.
      The midfielder, who also netted the second, later said the opener had been scored with “a little with the head of Maradona, and a little with the Hand of God”.
      Bin Nasser, who never refereed at a World Cup again, decided to flog the ball last year.
      Fifa rules stated that he was exclusive owner.
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      He plans to share the cash with family.
      England’s Steve Hodge, who swapped shirts with Maradona after the game, flogged the star’s No 10 jersey for £7million last year.
      Bin Nasser, who never refereed at a World Cup again, decided to flog the ball last yearCredit: AFP
      Bin Nasser could be kicking himself as, with eight days left on the auction, the highest bid is only £847,276Credit: AFP
      The ref stashed the ball in a cupboard after Argentina’s controversial 2-1 victory over England in MexicoCredit: The Mega Agency
      Maradona shakes hands with Peter Shilton under the watching eye of ref Ali Bin NasserCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea’s new £88m ace Mykhailo Mudryk forced to apologise after racist video emerges

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      CHELSEA footie star Mykhailo Mudryk was slammed after using the N-word in a video clip for fans.The new £88million signing, 22, repeated the toxic racial term in TikTok footage which has been viewed nearly 214,000 times.
      Mykhailo Mudryk was slammed after using the N-word in a video clip for fans viewed nearly 214,000 timesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s new £88million signing, 22, repeated the toxic racial term in the footageCredit: Getty
      The Premier League ace appeared alongside a pal in front of an Audi sports car for the 40-second TikTok clip
      Sources close to the Ukrainian winger, insist he was just trying to recite lyrics from US rapper Lil Baby’s 2017 hit Freestyle.
      Premier League new boy Mykhailo Mudryk has made a grovelling apology for the video.
      But fans and campaigners blasted the Ukrainian winger, 22, for using the language in the TikTok clip “irrespective of context”.
      Mudryk’s representative told The Sun: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.
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      “Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate. The video has since been removed.”
      “The video has since been removed.”
      Leading football anti-racism group Kick It Out blasted: “Kick It Out condemns the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context.
      “The N-word is deeply offensive and the use of this term by high-profile figures in football can only serve to alienate people from the game.
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      “It is important that footballers use their significant platform in a positive way, and we’re encouraged to see that Mykhailo Mudryk has acknowledged the hurt caused by his use of this offensive slur.”
      Mudryk made his mega-money move to the Blues this month from Shakhtar Donetsk in his war-torn homeland.
      But last July, he appeared alongside a pal in front of an Audi sports car for the 40-second TikTok clip.
      With hands on their chests, the pair are seen repeating a line from Lil Baby’s 2017 hit Freestyle.
      The full track, lasting two minutes and 43 seconds, features the N-word 16 times.
      Black artists have blasted people of white heritage for using the term in the past.
      Sources close to the Ukrainian winger, insist he was just trying to recite lyrics from US rapper Lil Baby’s 2017 hit FreestyleCredit: Getty
      Mudryk’s representative told The Sun: ‘Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July’Credit: Getty
      Singer Kendrick Lamar declared in 2018: “I’ve been on this earth for 30 years and there’ve been so many things a Caucasian person said I couldn’t do.”
      He added: “So if I say this is my word, let me have this one word, please let me have that word.”
      Grime artist Yizzy has said: “If you use the word . . . and you’re not of any black heritage, in this modern day world, be prepared to face a backlash.”
      And Public Enemy rapper Chuck D has called for all artists to stop using the N-word in their music, highlighting “double standards” in the industry.
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      Labour MP David Lammy said it was “probably the most offensive word” in the English language.
      Kick It Out said it works closely with clubs and players to “educate those involved in the game about the importance of being inclusive”.
      Grime artist Yizzy said: ‘If you use the word… and you’re not of any black heritage, in this modern day world, be prepared to face a backlash’ More

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      Ryan Reynolds’ shock takeover of Wrexham has surprising impact on town

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      HOLLYWOOD star Ryan Reynolds has triggered a jobs boom in Wrexham following his takeover of the city’s football team.The Deadpool actor and co-owner Rob McElhenney have been credited with creating a feelgood factor that has seen a surge in investment and employment opportunities.
      Ryan Reynolds has triggered a jobs boom in Wrexham following his takeover of the city’s football teamCredit: Getty
      One property firm has paid £136million for 56 acres at an industrial estate on the back of the celebrity duo’s takeover in February 2021.
      Tim Knowles, founder and managing director of FI Real Estate Management, which bought the land, said the two actors had created a real buzz in the North Wales city.

      He added: “There’s never been a more exciting time to be in Wrexham than 2023.
      “When our peers were looking towards the big cities in the South for development opportunities, we kept our focus on Wrexham.”
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      Reynolds, 46, and McElhenney, 45, have also been thanked for record sales at a local boozer after buying the National League club, who were denied a historic FA Cup fourth round shock on Sunday when a late equaliser by Championship side Sheffield United pegged them back to 3-3.
      The pair have drunk in The Turf, next to the club’s Racecourse Ground, several times — and the pub is featured in their Disney+ series Welcome To Wrexham.
      Turf landlord Wayne Jones, 40, said the show had sent thirsty tourists flocking to his bar — with the past three months the busiest he has known in 14 years.
      He added: “Wrexham as an economy was going through a bit of a rough time.
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      “But Rob and Ryan coming in almost two years ago completely transformed the town. It’s thriving.”
      Wayne, said his trade has practically doubled thanks to the documentary.
      He said: “It’s been seen by millions around the world.”
      And more good times could be ahead, with a last 16 tie against Spurs the prize if they win their FA Cup replay. More