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    Millionaire Prem star loses court battle with HMRC over thousands in unpaid tax

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    MILLIONAIRE Premier League star Alexander Zinchenko has lost a court battle with HMRC which was chasing him for thousands in unpaid tax.Tax officials wanted to close his company Alex Zinchenko Image Rights over an unpaid tax bill, but representatives promised the bill would be settled at a High Court hearing.Alexander Zinchenko has lost a court battle with HMRC which was chasing him for thousands in unpaid taxCredit: GettyThe company channelled some of his lucrative earnings from a hugely successful career which includes four Premier League titles with Manchester City before a £30million move to Arsenal.Last accounts for the business covering 2023 showed it had a corporation tax bill of £893,133 in 2023 and £834,164 the year before.No figures of the tax owed were made public at the hearing which lasted only a few minutes.The company accounts also showed that Zinchenko, who earns a reported £150,000 a week, had a £1.879 million loan from the business.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHMRC began the action to wind up the company in September last year, but at the hearing in London this week the court heard a settlement had been reached and it would be confirmed in March.Zinchenko was a director of the company and owned the company’s only share until November 3, when fellow director Artemijs Rjabovs, an official who works for the Ukrainian FA took over.Ukrainian Zinchenko has been a vocal opponent of Russia’s war on his homeland and told the BBC he would fight for his country if he was called up.The star told a BBC interview that he donated more than £1million to help refugees suffering in the conflict and that he knew of hundreds of children whose parents have died in the war.Most read in FootballZinchenko reveals ‘secret agent’ turned up at his door with Arteta inside to convince him to complete Arsenal transferUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Man City ace Phil Foden’s WAG Rebecca Cooke spotted with huge diamond ring on engagement finger after romantic trip

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      ENGLAND star Phil Foden’s childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke has raised hopes of a glamorous WAG wedding after sporting a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.The player, 24, is said to have whisked Rebecca, 23, away on New Year’s Eve for a romantic trip to Paris.Phil Foden’s childhood sweetheart Rebecca Cooke was spotted with a huge diamond ring on her engagement fingerCredit: SplashFoden is said to have whisked Rebecca away on New Year’s Eve for a romantic trip to ParisCredit: InstagramShe was wearing it in January when she and Phil headed into Manchester city centreCredit: BackGridAnd Rebecca has been wearing a huge diamond ring ever since.She was wearing it in January when she and Phil headed into Manchester city centre for a birthday party at the Shisha Lounge.And she wore it again when she attended fellow WAG Tanya Bardsley’s Mental Mummies event at Mottram Hall in Cheshire last week.Phil and Rebecca have been childhood sweethearts since their teenage years after meeting at a party and are now parents to three children.Read More on SportPhil flew back from the Euros to be at Rebecca’s side in the delivery room in June for their third child’s birth.Our source said. “The pair of them have been together since they were young and their family and friends have been expecting them to get engaged for a while.“The time seemed right for Phil to pop the question. He took her away to Paris for New Year’s Eve and when they came back Rebecca had a sparkling diamond ring on her engagement finger.“The ring is absolutely huge. It’s a massive diamond. She loves it and she’s very proud of wearing it although she hasn’t announced anything about it.Most read in Football“But all the wags know and all the players know in Manchester about the ring and everybody is looking forward to maybe an announcement soon that something has happened, maybe an engagement.“It would certainly be a massive wedding full of footballers and celebrities and Wags.Manchester City’s Phil Foden shuns posh holiday for £100 tent at a £14-a-day fishing lake in the Cotswolds“Rebecca loves a party and has hosted some amazing baby showers.”Phil became the youngest player to win six league titles when he helped Manchester City clinch their fourth consecutive Premier League last season.His growing wealth and status as one of the best young footballers in the world has transformed the fortunes of his entire family and he even bought a £3million, six-bed house in the north-west for his parents.The house is close to where he lives with Rebecca.The £11million-a-year star loves spoiling his family and at Christmas he bought his eldest son Ronnie a custom-built mini Mercedes G-Wagon.The electric Christmas gifts are modelled on the Man City star’s own £200,000 car.We approached the couple for comment.Phil flew back from the Euros to be at Rebecca’s side in the delivery room in June for their third child’s birth.Credit: Getty More

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      Kyle Walker’s new Italian love revealed as he stays at £2,200-a-night hotel suite following AC Milan move

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      LOVE rat Kyle Walker appears to have a secret new passion — for olives.The footie ace has been gorging on them as he embraces his new Italian life away from marriage woes with wife Annie in the UK.Kyle Walker appears to have a secret new passion — for olivesCredit: Gary StoneThe love rat has been gorging on them as he embraces his new Italian life away from his marital woes with wife Annie in the UKCredit: SplashWalker fathered two lovechilds with his ex Lauryn GoodmanCredit: AlamyThe former Man City captain, who fathered two love children with his ex Lauryn Goodman, is now on loan at AC Milan.He is staying in a suite at a five-star hotel in the city.And we can reveal Kyle, 34, seems to have left his wild nights out behind — instead tucking into olives in the hotel bar before getting an early night.When his side triumphed over AS Roma in the quarter final of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, the defender promptly called it a night and went home.Read More on SportOne staff member at the Melia Hotel — where rooms go for £2,200 a night — said: “When I think of Walker I think of olives. He just loves eating olives.“He comes to the bar often. He doesn’t drink beer or anything like that. I’ve only seen him with a friend he hangs out with. I don’t know what is going on behind the door in his room but he is behaving by the looks of things.”Kyle has also been splashing cash at Milan boutiques, such as Hermes where modest jackets sell for thousands of euros.He was seen clutching the brand’s bag in Quadrilatero della Moda, a district lined with high end stores.Most read in FootballIt comes amid further ­turmoil as reports suggest ex Lauryn, 34, could be moving to Italy too.She got pregnant with son Kairo while Kyle was on a break from Annie in 2019.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleHe got back together with Annie and they wed in 2021.But he and Lauryn briefly rekindled their relationship and daughter Kinara was conceived in 2022.We recently reported that Kyle and Annie were barely speaking to each other.AIDS HEALTH & FERTILITYOLIVES are known for boosting fertility and health — eat enough and your system will work brilliantly.They’re packed with vitamins and minerals and so help to keep everything functioning really well, which tends to make you a better sportsman. My advice to Kyle would be to keep eating them — especially if you want more kids. More

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      England ace Jude Bellingham still has profile on celeb dating app Raya – despite introducing girlfriend to parents

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      ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham still has a profile on celeb dating app Raya despite introducing to his girlfriend to his parents.The Real Madrid midfielder, 21, uses a photo showing him smiling in an unbuttoned shirt.Jude Bellingham still has a profile on dating app on celebrity dating app RayaCredit: BackGridThe England footballer has recently been dating US influencer Ashlyn CastroCredit: InstagramBellingham’s profile on dating app Raya was still active after Ashlyn came to watch him playCredit: But he has been seeing US influencer Ashlyn Castro since November and the pair have been on several dates.She also watched Jude’s side in a 5-1 Champions League win at the Bernabeu on January 22 — where she hugged his mum Denise.However, Jude’s profile was on the dating site eight days later with Frank Sinatra’s It Had To Be You listed as his “song of seduction”.A source told The Sun on Sunday: “I couldn’t believe it when I saw Jude was active on Raya.READ MORE JUDE BELLINGHAM“This isn’t your average dating app and the profile is linked to his verified Instagram account.“Let’s hope he just forgot his was active — or that he’s made a prior arrangement with Ashlyn.”Jude, who has also played for Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund, has previously been linked to several models and social media influencers.Ashlyn has dated US basketball star Terance Mann. Most read in FootballJude was approached for comment.Bellingham has become a top star for Spanish side Real Madrid since his 2023 transferCredit: AlamyWholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirt More

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      Pep Guardiola’s wife Cristina Serra throws marriage split stories into doubt — by stepping out with her wedding ring on

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      PEP Guardiola’s wife Cristina Serra throws marriage split stories into doubt — by stepping out with her wedding ring on.The mum of three, 52, was seen out and about in Barcelona, with her arm in plaster, days after a separation was reported.Cristina Serra was seen stepping out with her wedding ring on in BarcelonaCredit: GUSTAVO GONZALEZPep also had his band on at the Etihad for last night’s Prem game against ChelseaCredit: ReutersThe Man City boss, 54, also had his band on at the Etihad for last night’s Prem game against Chelsea.Pep’s wife has broken her silence following her split from the Manchester City manager to insist she’s “feeling great”.Cristina looked a picture of happiness as she shopped alone in Barcelona a week after news of the couple’s shock break-up emerged.She smiled as she was approached by a Spanish reporter in the city centre showing off a stylish look of white trainers and loose-fitting grey trousers with a designer handbag slung over the left shoulder of her cream-coloured coat.Read More on SportAsked how she was doing, the mum-of-three replied: ‘Perfecta, gracias’ – ‘Perfect, thanks’ in English.She added: “Everything’s fine” when quizzed again about her frame of mind.But the pretty brunette opted for silence when she was asked about speculation the cause of their breakup had been Guardiola’s decision to stay at Manchester City and sign a two-year contract extension with his club.Lorena Vazquez and fellow Spanish journalist Laura Fa, who make up a duo of well-respected showbiz reporters called the Mamarazzis, broke the story of the couple’s split at the start of last week.Most read in FootballPep Guardiola ‘SPLITS from wife after 30 years and three children together’ according to reports in Spain More

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      Jamie Vardy undergoes celeb health treatment at top clinic within days of Rebekah launching vodka range

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      JAMIE Vardy started a “full body reboot” within days of wife Rebekah launching her own vodka range.The 38-year-old Leicester City star is undergoing a celebrity health treatment called “Icoone” at a top London clinic.Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is undergoing a celebrity health treatment called ‘Icoone’ at a top London clinicRebekah Vardy has launched a new vodka range called SK-TL vodkaCredit: Dan CharityBecky accidentally revealed his secret when she put a montage of photos on her social media to celebrate his birthday this month.It showed him in a grey bodysuit, with just a pair of paper pants underneath, preparing for a procedure which can also reduce fat, improve circulation and help detoxify the body.Loved by stars such as Paris Hilton and Gwyneth Paltrow, it is touted as “perfect for women on the go”.Becky, who has had treatments from top aesthetician Sadaf Jaffari, suggested ex-England striker Jamie give it a try.READ MORE ON VARDYA source said: “Becky goes to see Sadaf for treatments and suggested Jamie should go too. “Jamie’s having it as a muscle recovery treatment as he has to keep in tip top shape.“He had to wear a grey bodysuit to have it done. “He looked a bit daft but thought it was a good idea.Most read in Football“He had the first one before Christmas and neither he nor Becky put it on their socials at the time. “But when she did a round up of photos for his birthday this month she included it.Kylie Jenner officially launches Sprinter vodka soda – and fans say she’s ‘trying to compete’ with Kendall’s tequila“He got a bit of ribbing from the other players and he just laughed it off.“Jamie is superfit and takes huge care of his health and fitness these days. “This treatment is all part of that. “The days of Jamie Vardy having a party all night are over.”Becky says her fruity vodka SKTL was inspired by Jamie’s home-made version which had sweets in it.That tipple fuelled celebrations after Leicester’s Premier League win in 2016, and sparked the terrace chant “Jamie Vardy’s having a party”.Becky features in a promo for SK-TL vodkaCredit: SKTL More

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      Trio of footballers caught using mobiles behind the wheel within minutes of leaving club’s training ground

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      A HAT-TRICK of Newcastle players have been seen using their mobile phones while behind the wheel of their cars.England star Anthony Gordon and his Toon team-mates Sandro Tonali and Sven Botman were all seen handling their devices at the wheel.Sandro Tonali was filmed holding his phone as he drove off after queuing in trafficSven Botman was also seen handling his device at the wheelWinger Gordon, 23, was seen using his while queuing at traffic lights in his £230,000 grey Lamborghini Urus S.Italian midfielder Tonali, 24, was filmed holding his phone as he drove off after queuing in traffic.And Dutch centre-back Botman, 25, used his phone while sitting at traffic lights in his £155,000 Mercedes-Benz G-wagon.They were all seen near Newcastle’s Darsley Park training ground by fans who approached and filmed them in their cars.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLERSIt is illegal to hold and use a mobile phone or any other device that can send and receive data while driving a car or motorbike.The law still applies when drivers are stopped at lights or queuing in traffic. Breaking the rules can result in six points on a licence and a £200 fine.Nicholas Lyes, of road safety charity IAM Road-Smart, said: “Illegal phone use behind the wheel is distracting and dangerous.Most read in Football“In 2023, there were more than 200 people either killed or seriously injured in collisions caused by phone use.“The safest option is to put the phone somewhere safe and out of sight.”Jesy Nelson’s boyfriend risks fine and six points after she films him driving on his phone A source added: “Using phones behind the wheel is dangerous and irresponsible. “Football players are in a position of influence and should help to set the highest example.”Newcastle United declined to comment. More

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      Man City boss Pep Guardiola held ‘tense’ crisis talks with wife before signing new contract blamed for marriage split

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      MAN City manager Pep Guardiola held crisis talks with his wife shortly before he signed the new contract blamed for their marriage split.Title-winning Pep, 54, flew to Barcelona for dinner with Cristina Serra in October, with onlookers saying the couple looked “tense”.Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola held crisis talks with his wife shortly before he signed the new contract blamed for their marriage splitCredit: GettyThe pair met as teensCredit: GettyPep signed a two-year extension to his deal with the reigning Premier League championsCredit: GettyA waiter at Bodega Sepulveda, Pep’s favourite restaurant in the city, said: “He came in with his wife about three months ago.“They sat in the corner and things looked a little tense between them. He was talking animatedly.“We were all shocked to hear that they had split.”After returning to the UK, Pep signed a two-year extension to his deal with the reigning Premier League champions — taking his stay to 2027.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe had been widely expected to quit the club after nine successful years.And influential Spanish journalists Laura Fa and Lorenza Vazquez claimed that his decision was behind the break-up.They said: “She takes the decision when he decides to extend his contract with Manchester City because in the previous months Pep had been preparing his departure from the club.“We know one of his objectives was to leave and move to the United Arab Emirates.Most read in Football“People around him were beginning to say goodbye to him because he wasn’t going to renew his contact.“That decision not to renew was helping bring him closer to his wife.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transfer“But when he decided to stay and extend his contract, Cristina decided enough was enough and it was her that decided to end the marriage.”Vazquez said: “It’s been a carefully considered decision the couple discussed over several months.“They continue to have a cordial and affectionate relationship. No one else is involved. There are no third parties.”Cristina, 52, had moved back to Barcelona to run her fashion business five years ago, while Pep stayed in Manchester to manage the City team.The couple met in 1994, married in 2014 and have three children together.The troubled pair met at Bodega Sepulveda, Pep’s favourite restaurant in BarcelonaCredit: Darren FletcherThe couple snapped this yearCredit: RexThe two pictured in 2013 in MunichCredit: Bongarts – GettyGuardiola with Cristina and their three kids in 2018Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson’s emotional visits to Man Utd legend Denis Law at nursing home in weeks before his death revealed

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      SIR Alex Ferguson visited Man United legend Denis Law up to three times a week at the nursing home where his dementia-hit friend died on Friday, aged 84.The club’s former boss, 83, who lives near the Cheshire home, was a regular to see his fellow Scot.Sir Alex Ferguson visited Denis Law in his final daysCredit: RexSir Alex and Denis in 2005Credit: AlamyFlowers have been laid at the Old Trafford statue depicting Law, Sir Bobby Charlton and George Best.Sir Alex will be in attendance at United’s game on Sunday as a number of tributes are played to the striker, which will culminate in a minute’s applause.A source said: “The club have some really nice touching tributes to Denis.”There will be a lot of sadness but also moments of laughter, because Denis loved his football and loved life.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSA statement from the club on Friday said: “Everyone at Manchester United is mourning the loss of Denis Law, the King of the Stretford End, who has passed.“With 237 goals in 404 appearances, he will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players. The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation.”Our deepest condolences go out to Denis’s family and many friends. His memory will live on forever more.”United trio David Beckham, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney were among figures from around the world of football to pay their respects to the Scot.Most read in FootballBecks wrote on his Instagram page: “Tonight we lost a true gentleman of the game. Our heart goes out to Denis’s family.“Our hearts are heavy tonight. A legend on the field but the perfect gentleman off.”Sir Alex Ferguson hails late Man Utd secretary Kath Phipps after her funeralFlowers have been laid at the Old Trafford statue depicting Law, Best and CharltonCredit: Getty More