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    Lewis Hamilton joins celeb dating app Raya after splitting from Brazilian model Juliana Nalu

    LEWIS HAMILTON has joined celeb dating app Raya after splitting from Brazilian model Juliana Nalu.The seven-times F1 champ, 39, who competes in today’s Australian Grand Prix, set his profile to “visiting Melbourne from Monaco” while he’s in Oz.Lewis Hamilton and supermodel Juliana Nalu are no longer datingCredit: Twitter/@fastpitstopJuliana Nalu dated Kanye West before being linked romantically to HamiltonCredit: InstagramLewis, who previously dated Shakira and Nicole Scherzinger, also set his profile song to Drake’s Search & Rescue and his occupation as “travel”.He and Juliana were spotted partying in Brazil for a pre-New Year’s Eve bash.Hamilton became an honorary citizen of Brazil in November last year.Rio de Janeiro-born Juliana previously dated Kanye West for two months before splitting in December 2022.READ MORE LEWIS HAMILTONLast year she made an appearance at the Miami Grand Prix paddock in where Hamilton was competing.Hamilton starts 11th on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix, behind Brit teammate George Russell once again.He said: “George is doing a better job with our car, three qualifyings in a row that he’s out-qualified me. He just seems to get on a lot better than I do.”Inside the top secret Mercedes facility that Lewis Hamilton uses before every F1 race and is adapted to every track Following his split from Juliana, Hamilton updated his profile on celeb dating app RayaCredit: InstagramThe F1 superstar is in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Grand PrixCredit: Getty More

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    England fans rage over ‘woke’ kit as Three Lions wear woke design for the first time

    ENGLAND wore their controversial kit for the first time last night against Brazil — as fans raged over its woke design.Nike’s addition of purple and blue horizontal stripes to the St George’s cross angered many in the official England kit store at Wembley Stadium.England fans are furious following Nike’s offensive adaptation of the St George’s Cross on the new England ShirtCredit: https://www.instagram.com/officialfootballfashion/p/C4s5FMHsU1J/?img_index=10The emblem is on the back of the shirt’s neckCredit: RexMichelle Betterton, 43, with her twins, ten, said: “I support inclusivity and diversity, I’m just not sure they should have done it on the cross. Can you imagine if they coloured the Welsh Dragon black?”Dean Ward, 54, who travelled from Stamford, Lincs, with wife Leanne, 52, and son Jack, 12, said: “It’s all woke marketing. I’m not a fan of them messing about.“They wouldn’t get away with messing about with any other flag.”Lee Farrell, 43, who was at the game with wife Helen, 44, son Jude ten, and daughter Aoife, 12, all from Leicester, said: “They should have left the shirt alone. But it’s the world we live in now.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLiam, a dad from Wigan, told us: “I’m showing the shirt the red card.”Fans also hit out at the cost.A match day version costs £124.99 for adults and £119.99 for kids, while replicas are £84.99 for adults and £64.99 for children.Michelle added: “It’s disgusting. £65 for a child’s? Absolutely not!” The redesign is widely believed to have been brought about because of concerns over the flag’s history and its link to far-right groups.Most read in FootballCoach Gareth Southgate has said: “If it is not white with a red cross, it is not the St George’s flag.”Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the national flag is a “source of pride and identity” and should not be messed with.Keir Starmer blasts hated change to England footie shirt on Sun’s new politics show and demands kits must be cheaperNike said it never intended to offend.The Three Lions will wear it again on Tuesday against Belgium.
     THE German FA has sparked fury by ditching its national team kit supplier, home-grown adidas, after 70 years — for Nike.
    Ollie Watkins in the shirt against Brazil on Saturday nightCredit: PA’I’m showing the shirt the red card. They should never have changed the colours’, says dad Liam, from WiganCredit: John McLellan’I support diversity but can you imagine if they coloured in the Welsh Dragon black?’, says mum MichelleCredit: John McLellan’It’s all woke marketing. I’m not a fan of them messing about’, says Dean from StamfordCredit: John McLellan More

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    Former Chelsea star files for divorce after discovering the two kids he raised were fathered by his wife’s ex

    A FORMER Chelsea star has filed for divorce — after DNA tests showed his two children were fathered by his wife’s ex. Midfielder Geremi, 45, said the couple’s twins were born after wife Laure had a fling. Former Chelsea midfielder Geremi has filed for divorce after a DNA test showed that his wife’s kids weren’t hisCredit: GettyThe Cameroon ace made 109 Chelsea appearances between 2003 and 2007Credit: PACourt documents in his native Cameroon say she “destroyed the harmony” of their marriage “through her abject behaviour”. They also mention her “repeated lies”, and add: “No children have been born from this union.She claimed the twins born in June 2008 — four years before the couple’s marriage — were his, which motivated them to get married. “But the discovery that the children were from her previous partner destroyed the couple’s harmony. READ MORE ON CHELSEA“It caused him a huge emotional shock.” He also said his wife psychologically damaged him. Cameroon ace Geremi made 109 Chelsea appearances between 2003 and 2007, scoring four goals.Geremi played for Real Madrid between 1999 and 2003. Most read in FootballHe winning La Liga and the Champions League twice.Geremi also previously played for Newcastle. More

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    Man Utd star ‘inhaled laughing gas from balloons’ before he was involved in 74mph car crash in his Audi A3

    FOOTIE ace Brandon Williams inhaled laughing gas before being involved in a high speed car crash, a court heard today.The Man United defender faced magistrates over last year’s 74mph smash.Brandon Williams pictured today as a court heard that he inhaled laughing gas before he was involved in a high speed car crashCredit: CHRIS NEILLWilliams behind the wheel last year as he arrived for Man Utd trainingCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAs Williams, 23, looked on, prosecutor Katie Johnson said he had been driving his Audi A3 S Line motor at speeds over 90mph along the A34 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and was involved in an accident at a speed of 74mph.Ms Johnson said: “He was seen by witnesses to have taken nitrous oxide from balloons.”Williams, formerly of Wilmslow but who gave his address as his parents’ home in Harpurhey, Manchester, appeared in the dock in Crewe dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie.The clerk to the court said that Williams denied dangerous driving and did not accept he was responsible for the accident. READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe also denied he was impaired and that he had no insurance.Magistrates sent the case for trial at Chester crown court with a hearing on April 19. Williams, who is on £65,000-a-week, was granted unconditional bail.He joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first team.Most read in FootballHe has spent two stints on loan away from Old Trafford — firstly with Norwich City during the 2021/22 season where he made 26 appearances.In August boss Erik ten Hag sanctioned another loan move to Ipswich Town where Williams has made 15 appearances.Williams joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first teamCredit: GettyMan United legend Patrice Evra reveals he convinced Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams first-team chanceWilliams, who has represented England at U20 and U21 level, is currently injured and returned to United’s training base prior to Christmas to work on his fitness.Last month we told how a football star had checked into rehab addicted to nitrous oxide.The anaesthetic gas is popular among players who inhale it from balloons for a short high.Risks include heart attacks, stroke and brain damage, while prolonged use can lead to depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.In November nitrous oxide was made a controlled Class C drug.Footie clubs now regularly test players. One set to sign for a Championship club saw the deal break down after doctors found signs his nervous system was ravaged by his use of laughing gas.Williams’ case was heard at the law courts in Crewe todayCredit: Alamy More

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    Most abusive Premier League fans revealed in survey – where does your club rank?

    GEORDIES are the most abusive Premier League football fans, a survey has revealed.Supporters of Saudi-backed Newcastle United used a swear word in half of messages on fan forums, while one in three comments were insults about their team.Ticket platform SeatPick found that Newcastle United fans are the most abusive, with one in three comments being insults about their teamCredit: GettyThey were 65 times more likely to drop F and C-bombs during chats about their side than Bournemouth fans, who were named the most polite.West London clubs Brentford and Fulham were ranked the second and third nicest.Champions Manchester City mustered a mid-table finish in 13th, with 26 per cent of social media messages critical of Pep Guardiola’s side — even during last season’s treble-winning campaign.West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Everton fans completed the bottom four, analysis of fans’ social media last season by ticket platform SeatPick found.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSA SeatPick spokesman said: “The data paints a vivid picture of Newcastle United supporters as a passionate and vocal bunch.“There’s a disconnect between the team’s relative success and the fervent emotions exhibited by its supporters.“The data underscores the significance of social media platforms as a sounding board for fan sentiment. “It’s a space where emotions, whether positive or negative, find an outlet, offering a glimpse into the psyche of supporters.Most read in Football“It is worth considering that Northern fans appear to be more abusive than Southern fans, with Bournemouth and Brentford having the most respectful fanbases.” More

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    Man City ace Erling Haaland signs new two year contract as he boosts career away from the pitch

    FOOTIE ace Erling Haaland has netted again — this time a tasty deal promoting his home nation’s seafood.The Norwegian super-striker has proved to be a prize catch for Manchester City, scoring 81 goals in 87 games so far.Man City ace Erling Haaland has netted a contract to be an ambassador for the Norwegian Seafood CouncilCredit: Instagram / @herrelandslagetHaaland in the Seafood Council advertCredit: PressworksAnd now the Leeds-born 23-year-old has landed a whopper, signing a contract to be an ambassador for the Norwegian Seafood Council.The deal will run until October 2026 and see the goal machine appear in TV commercials, posters and digital ads worldwide.Haaland, who signed for City from German side Borussia Dortmund in a £51million deal in 2022, said: “Seafood has been part of my upbringing and my diet growing up.“Norwegian seafood, which I consider to be the best in the world, still has a natural place in my life. READ MORE ON ERLING HAALAND”The Norwegian Seafood Council does an important job of inspiring and building knowledge about tasty and healthy seafood, globally and at home in Norway.”Haaland has also scored 27 goals in 29 games for Norway’s national team and is expected to face the Czech Republic today.NSC chief executive Christian Chramer said: “Haaland is recognised as one of the world’s best footballers, and is a gigantic profile with unrivalled global visibility.“The match with Norwegian seafood is obvious. Being able to combine two of Norway’s best exports and strongest brands fills us with enormous pride.”Most read in FootballBut it is not just seafood that fuels the Nordic net-buster.The Sun revealed last week that Haaland is inspired by a lucky hat-trick pasta dish he eats at his favourite Italian restaurant.Erling Haaland reveals secret talent after childhood vid goes viralHe regularly tucks into a special of pasta, cream and mushrooms cooked for him by Beppe Piccoli, owner of Vero Moderno in Salford, Greater Manchester.The 6ft 4in goal monster has eaten at the restaurant once a week, almost every week, for the last two years and credits its signature dish for his prowess.Beppe said: “When I first gave it to him the very first time I met him, it was before the season kicked off. I said, ‘When you score a hat-trick on Sunday, please thank Beppe and Vero Moderno’. He scored a hat-trick, didn’t he? It was funny.” More

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    Geri Halliwell will not be at husband Christian Horner’s side at Australian Grand Prix amid sexting scandal

    SINGER Geri Halliwell will not be at scandal-hit husband Christian Horner’s side at this weekend’s F1 race.She has supported the Red Bull Racing boss, 50, at two grand prix amid a storm over sexts to a team aide.Geri Halliwell will not be at Christian Horner’s side at this weekend’s F1 raceCredit: GettyThe Spice Girl has supported the Red Bull Racing boss amid a sexting scandalCredit: SplashBut Geri, 51, will not be in Australia. A source said: “She never intended to fly to Melbourne and won’t be changing plans. “But she remains 100 per cent behind Christian.” The couple were seen walking hand-in-hand and exchanging awkward kisses at the Bahrain Grand Prix.READ MORE ON F1Spice Girl Geri appeared red-eyed and uncomfortable as she stood by her man hours after hundreds of embarrassing WhatsApp messages were leaked online. The mum of three seemed more composed at the Saudi Arabia race a week later.Horner’s accuser is appealing against an internal probe that cleared him.The couple were seen walking hand-in-hand in BahrainCredit: GettyGeri Halliwell appears WITHOUT Red Bull F1 boss husband Christian Horner at Commonwealth Day Service amid sexting storm More

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    AI robots set to replace Prem managers as tactics from artificial intelligence is almost always better, new study says

    FOOTBALL tactics devised by artificial intelligence are almost always better than those from humans, according to a study.The shock result means managers might eventually be replaced by bots, paving the way for Alexa Ferguson.TacticAI looked at more than 7,000 corner kicks taken by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool sideCredit: GettyHow a robot manager might lookA coaching tool from Google DeepMind looked at more than 7,000 corner kicks taken by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side, then came up with some new routines.Analysts from the Premier League giants were shown different set-ups, without knowing which were real, and preferred 45 out of 50 — a thumping 90 per cent — from the bot coach.Google DeepMind’s Zhe Wang believes the tool, called TacticAI, “lays the groundwork for the next-generation AI assistant for football”.Wang said: “TacticAI is able to accurately predict the first receiver after a corner is taken as well as the probability of a shot as the direct result of the corner.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“It has been shown to produce plausible tactical variations that improve outcomes, while being indistinguishable from real scenarios by experts.”Wang and colleagues designed TacticAI to work as an assistant coach.They reckon it could be used for other set-pieces such as throw-ins, as well as other sports.Previous research has focused on how AI is used to analyse players’ performances on the pitch.Most read in FootballJurgen Klopp calls out Gareth Southgate with brutal message on live TV after Liverpool held by Man City More