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    Play-off final goalkeeper is TikTok sensation who won reality TV series and has Miss Universe star girlfriend

    ALEXIS ANDRE Jr is not your typical footballer.For the Maidstone United goalkeeper is also a social media influencer who won a hit reality television series and whose girlfriend competed in Miss Universe.Alexis Andre Jr met model girlfriend Zoe Brunet while filming a major TV showCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/Andre aims to return to the National League with play-off-final successCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrThe much-travelled Maidstone keeper will take on Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on SundayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/The France-born stopper has around five million followers on TikTok and Instagram, something he started at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic when he was at Bristol Rovers.Andre, whose Maidstone side face Boreham Wood in the National League South play-off final on Sunday, said: “I had nothing to do during the first lockdown.“I make content about anything, about my life and career and everything.“After the first lockdown, I came back to Bristol Rovers and I was bigger than the club because I had so many followers!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Now they have their own TikTok account.“But I don’t want people to think I am just a social media content creator and not a footballer.“It has never been an issue wherever I have played because I am a professional and respectful, too.”His most recent TikTok videos include dancing with his girlfriend to the latest dance craze, a behind-the-scenes look at Maidstone’s play-off semi-final win against Eastbourne, modelling for a number of fashion houses and quizzing his team-mates on their football knowledge.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe son of a man from Guadeloupe, in the Caribbean, he was abandoned aged four by his Moroccan mother at a railway station in his native Mulhouse.And it formed his “secret” on TV show Secret Story, where contestants all have a secret they are trying to hide.Andre’s partner Zoe competed in the 2018 Miss Universe competitionCredit: Instagram / @alexis.andrejrAndre, who bagged £105,000 after winning it last year, said: “My dad raised me and I have no contact with my mother.“I didn’t miss the love of a mother because my dad, Alex, has given me everything.”He also met his girlfriend, Belgian TV presenter Zoe Brunet – who finished in the top 20 in the 2018 Miss Universe – during filming.Now he is hoping for another win, this time with Maidstone as they look to return to the National League after a two-season absence.The game will take place at the Wood’s Meadow Park ground as they finished higher in the league than the Stones.Andre, who has recorded a divisional best of 23 clean sheets, said: “We have no problem playing there because we are more confident being the away side and we have been all season.“But we know this is a one-off game and we know we have to perform.”Andre spent seven years in the Strasbourg youth set-up and played lower-league football in France and Germany before he joined the Nike Academy, at St George’s Park National Football Centre.Read More on The SunFrom there, he went on trial at Bristol Rovers and signed for the Gas, but only made one senior appearance.Andre, who is also signed to leading model agency SELECT, was signed by Maidstone manager George Elokobi last summer and rates the ex-Wolves defender as the best coach he has worked with.Andre has become a fans’ favourite in his first season with the StonesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIHlDSDNuli/ More

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    Cole Palmer eats jam sandwich and Brit music legend makes cameo in brilliant Chelsea kit video that was leaked

    CHELSEA’s kit launch video for the 2025/26 campaign had it all.The Blues have revealed their new home kit for next season with a brilliant video on social media.Cole Palmer featured in Chelsea’s new kit launchCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCHe ate his favourite jam sandwichCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe new kit is inspired by LondonCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCLauren and Reece James feature in the promo videoCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe club’s new kit keeps the traditional blue shirt and shorts with white socks.The shirt and shorts have neat detailing on the body with a white collar.But it was the video that took centre stage as it featured star player Cole Palmer eating his favourite jam sandwich.The midfielder was filmed entering a cafe and ordering the dish before tucking in while wearing the new shirt.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLChelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.The promo also featured Madness singer and Chelsea fan Graham ‘Suggs’ McPherson.The British singer-songwriter stars as a taxi driver who gives a lift to the club’s women’s captain and Lionesses’ star Millie Bright.During his scene in the cab, he turns the radio over to play Madness’ iconic song Our House which serves as the music for the remainder of the video.Chelsea stars Reece and Lauren James also appear with the men’s captain having his haircut at a barbershop.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLauren jokes that the trim is better than when their “dad did it”.Fans have loved the brilliant video as they flooded social media.Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering price More

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    Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior turns director as he films twerk queen Wag doing raunchy dance routine in water

    JAKUB KIWIOR has tried his hand at directing after filming his partner doing a raunchy dance routine in water.The Arsenal star is dating Claudia Kowalczyk, who made her name as a twerking champion.Claudia Kowalczyk showed off her stunning dance movesCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375She performed the routine whilst drenched in waterCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375She was filmed by partner and Arsenal star Jakub KiwiorCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375He was very focused on his taskCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375Kiwior, 25, was spotted by fans filming his impressive dancing partner in a new video.The defender can be seen holding a camera and concentrating on capturing the moment.Claudia, 30, meanwhile takes centre stage as she performs a stunning dance in water while wearing a tight-fitted leotard.Fans were stunned on social media as they reacted to the moment.READ MORE ON ARSENALOne posted: “Is that Jakub Kiwior behind the camera?”A second wrote: “My guy is so serious.”A third commented: “Winning on and off the pitch.”A fourth said: “Guy can do anything, what a legend.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother added: “They said teamwork makes the dream work, and this is the most glamorous example I’ve ever seen.”Claudia, who goes under the moniker ‘Claudia Redheaded’ has a fanbase of 80k followers on Instagram.Jakub Kiwior’s stunning twerk queen Wag shakes bum in the sea in Greece as he prepares to star for Poland at Euro 2024It is not the first time she her performed in waterCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babeClaudia is a twerking queenCredit: https://www.instagram.com/claudia.redheaded_babe/Her and Kiwior have been together before he joined ArsenalCredit: Instagram @claudia.redheaded_babeShe has a big fan base on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babeShe has often caught the attention of her followers as she previously stunned in a black leather cat mask.The beauty has also caught the eye in a hot tub while on holiday with Kiwior.And after wiggling her bum on the beach as she soaked up the sun in Dubai.The defender endured a slow start to life at Arsenal following his £21million switch from Italian outfit Spezia.He had been tipped with an exit from the Emirates Stadium with AC Milan interested.However, he has established himself as a key member of the squad following the injury to Gabriel Magalhães earlier this year.She has 80,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @claudia.redheaded_babeShe regularly posts twerking tutorials on social mediaCredit: Instagram @claudia.redheaded_babeThe couple appear very loved up with eacthotherCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe More

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    Female London Marathon runner hits back after she is cruelly mocked over ‘bikini’ outfit

    A LONDON MARATHON runner hit back at trolls after being mocked over her ‘bikini’ outfit.British athlete Holly Archer competed in the Women’s Elite category in London – her first competitive marathon.Holly Archer hit back at trolls who criticised her trunksCredit: INSTAGRAMThe British athlete completed her first marathon in 2hr39Credit: GettyArcher is a former European Indoor 1,500m silver medalistCredit: INSTAGRAMShe achieved a time of two hours and 39 minutes, but some people were more concerned with how the former European Indoor 1,500m silver medallist was dressed.Archer, 31, wore small briefs that are known as ‘run buns’ within the industry.Many on TikTok criticised her choice of clothing and Archer called out some sexist comments.She shared a video on the platform in which she posted many of the remarks thrown her way.READ MORE IN SPORTArcher responded with the caption: “Should I have worn a tracksuit?”A voiceover played in the video which said: “F*** the f***ing lot of you.”Some even used the video as another opportunity to post snarky comments.One read: “But why are you running in Speedos?”Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother added: “Crazy how the guys can do this not in a bikini.”And a third wrote: “There are lots of shops in London you should check them out they have loads of clothes.”Moment protesters storm elite men’s race at London Marathon before being tackled to ground in dramatic footageArcher did receive some support however, with one person saying: “If I had abs like yours I would wear that daily. Not just on race days!”Another wrote: “I’m confused. Is this the first time people have seen pro athletes? 🤔” More

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    Watch moment topless Championship ace in vicious ‘street brawl’ after ‘pub row’ spills into street

    HULL City’s captain and his teammate and ex-pro boxer brothers have been involved in a daylight street brawl outside a pub.Footage appears to show the Championship club’s topless skipper Lewie Coyle, 29, being led away from a spat by his brother Rocco, 18, in Hull city centre yesterday evening.Footage shows what appears to be Hull City’s captain Lewie Coyle involved in a spatCredit: SuppliedThe professional footballer was filmed being led by his brother Rocco away from the incidentCredit: SuppliedA man was spotted with blood caked on his face following the scuffleCredit: SuppliedBrothers Lewie Coyle (left) and Rocco both play for Hull CityCredit: X/@HullCityStatsThe Championship team leader also supposedly was with his ex-pro boxer brother at the scene outside the Empress pub at around 8pm.A source, who recorded the incident while travelling home on a bus, said traffic had to come to a halt as the scrap had spilt on to the road.The brawl was spotted just off Alfred Gelder Street and the footage shows at least a dozen people involved.The Hull resident, who asked not to be named, said: “It all happened yesterday at around 8pm in town in Hull in the city centre.”I was just on my way home when I saw lots of people fighting. “At the time I wasn’t aware it was Lewie Coyle – I saw him being pushed by his brother.”The witness said the bus came to a stop as Rocco Coyle guided his brother across the road by putting both hands on his chest. Lewie walked backwards away from the scene to the other side of the road as two women walked with them.Most read in Football”The bus stopped because it was starting in the middle of the street,” the source added.”They were fighting right in the middle of the road so the bus was blocked.Bradford clash SUSPENDED with club seconds from promotion as fans storm pitch BEFORE full-time”This bus and the other side of the road were both blocked.”The source said he didn’t know why the pair were fighting but that there were “lots of people” involved.Once the camera pans back over to where the brawl happened a man can be seen with blood on his face surrounded by other men.The bloody bust-up reportedly happened after bank holiday drinks at the nearby boozer.Later it emerged that the fight started in a pub when the Coyles were in a bust-up with Norland Sharks rugby league ace James Sizer.CCTV shows the fight breaking out in the pub before spilling out onto the street. Pals said James was hospitalised in the incident, with a huge gash on his forehead.He was kept on a ward overnight, required multiple stitches to his wound, and had a CT scan to make sure there was no lasting brain damageA source told the Sun: “The CCTV that has been released in the pub is only a fraction of what went on. “Fans will be shocked when they see everything that happened. “Suddenly the whole pub seemed to be brawling. “It was like something out of the Wild West.”Hull City have acknowledged the video and said they are looking into the matter.The club released a statement today saying: “Hull City is aware of a video currently circulating on social media and has launched an investigation into the matter.”The club will refrain from making further comment until the investigation has been concluded.”BBC Humberside Sport shared the statement with the caption: “We’ve received this statement from Hull City after a video emerged on social media last night which appears to show club captain, Lewie Coyle and brother Rocco, who also plays for the club, involved in an incident in Hull city centre.”Hull City drew 1 – 1 with Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday, securing their survival on the last day of the Championship.After the match, Lewie confessed that it’s been a “difficult year” but he’s proud of his team and grateful for the support that was showed to them on the final day.He admitted to ITV: “”It’s been a difficult year for us this year.”We’ve been at the other end of the table, which is not where we want to be. We’ve suffered a lot this year, at times. “A lot of it is down to our own doing. We have to take responsibility as players, we’ve not been good enough at times.”I know exactly what that means to everyone inside that dressing room, and I couldn’t be more proud of the lads. Read More on The Sun”When our backs were against the wall and the chips were down, I found out a lot about me and my teammates, and it’s made me very proud.”The Sun has reached out to Hull City and Humberside Police for comment.Who is Lewie Coyle?Lewie Coyle, 29, is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back and currently captains Hull City in the English Championship. Born in Kingston upon Hull on October 15, 1995, Coyle began his career at Leeds United before gaining first-team experience during loan spells at Fleetwood Town. His younger brother, Rocco Coyle, 18, is following in his footsteps as a promising midfielder in Hull City’s academy, having recently signed his first professional contract.Lewie currently plays as a right-back and currently captains Hull CityCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Holiday season has started’ – Glam footballer Madelene Wright sends fans wild in bikini as she sprawls on the rocks

    MADELENE WRIGHT has sent fans wild after posing in a bikini while on holiday.The glamorous footballer has built an enormous fan base on social media with her racy content.Madelene Wright showed off her figure in new pictures on social mediaCredit: InstagramShe posed in a bikini while lying down on the rocksCredit: InstagramWright, 26, has done it again as she shared two bikini pictures on her Instagram account.The snaps show her sprawling on the rocks while wearing a salmon coloured bikini.She completed her outfit with a matching shell necklace and anklet.She wrote: “Holiday season has just started.”READ MORE ON SPORTHer 325k followers loved the snaps as they flocked to the comment section.One posted: “Oh my god, so beautiful.”A second wrote: “Just amazing Maddie.”A third commented: “Amazing as always Maddie.”Most read in FootballA fourth said: “Gorgeous.”Another added: “A beautiful view.”Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic She broke the hearts of Leyton Orient fans last year when she announced she was leaving the club after less than a year in E10.And she now lines up for FA Women’s National League side Chesham United.Madelene used to be on books at Charlton Athletic before she was sacked in 2021.Her axing came after footage was uploaded to Snapchat of her swigging champagne while driving and inhaling a balloon at a party.Alongside her globetrotting lifestyle and her time on the football pitch, Madelene works as an OnlyFans model.She has previously boasted that her side hustle earns her a whopping £500,000 per year and helps fund her lifestyle away from the beautiful game.Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamorous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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    ‘World’s most controversial Wag’ goes topless and shows off major sideboob leaving fans in shock

    CONTROVERSIAL Wag Wanda Nara took social media by storm once more with her latest raunchy snap.This time Wanda, 38, posed topless on her bed in an image that left very little to imagination.Wanda Nara took social media by storm with a topless snapThis is not the first time Wanda shares raunchy contentWanda took social media by stormWanda is undergoing divorce proceedings with husband Mauro IcardiThe Argentine – previously dubbed the world’s most controversial Wag – shares a raft of glam pics across social media and this one attracted a staggering 135,000 likes.Wanda posted the following caption on Instagram: “Changing up the game.”The social media model and football agent’s 17.5million followers were left in awe as they flooded the comments section.One fan commented: “Beautiful.”Read More on FootballAnother posted: “Amazing.”A third wrote: “Awesome.”This fan said: “Ridiculous.”And that one gushed: “Wonderful.”Most read in FootballHer revealing post comes after Wanda split with Galatasaray star Mauro Icardi in July after a controversial and turbulent 11-year relationship.Their tense relationship started making headlines immediately after it started back in 2013 when she ditched Icardi’s former team-mate and close friend Maxi Lopez in favour of the striker.Wanda Nara flaunts curves in tiny black bikini as she shows off new short hair and fans call her ‘too perfect’Their marriage, which began in 2014, seemed to have ended in 2021 when Wanda apparently confessed to splitting up with her husband.Wanda, who at one stage acted as Icardi’s agent, seemed to accuse the Argentina international of cheating on her in an explosive social media post.The pair ultimately tried to make things work but Wanda ended up asking for a divorce last summer.And the two are now in the middle of divorce proceedings.Scroll down for more from Wanda NaraWanda decided to divorce IcardiCredit: Instagram @mauroicardiWanda and Icardi tried to work things outCredit: instagram @wanda_naraBut Wanda ultimately decided to go on with the divorceCredit: InstagramWanda continues to work on her social media game More

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    Raphinha slammed over ‘shameless’ act in Barcelona’s win against Dortmund

    RAPHINHA has been slammed on social media after a “shameless” act in the Champions League.The Brazilian netted Barcelona’s opening goal in the Catalans’ 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.Raphinha prods home from right on the goal lineRaphinha has 12 goals in 11 Champions League games this termCredit: GettyRaphinha’s actions denied Pau Cubarsi his first ever Champions League goalCredit: GettyRobert Lewandowski haunted his former side once again with a brace, before teenage sensation Lamine Yamal completed the rout on 77 minutes. But Raphinha, the former Leeds United winger, was the big talking point as he was slated for perceived selfishness during Barca’s win.The anger comes after he bundled home to break the deadlock in the 25th minute at the Estadi OIympic Lluis Companys, Barca’s temporary home while the Nou Camp gets renovated.The Brazilian earned bucketload of backlash online for “stealing” a goal from Pau Cubarsi, the teenage centre-back who’s never scored in the Champions League.Read more FootballCurbasi, the 18-year-old Spanish defender, turned an Inigo Martinez knockdown from Fermin Lopez’s free kick goalbound, with the ball trickling towards the far corner.However, Raphinha, ghosting in unmarked at the back post, made sure that the ball went in by getting the last touch just before it crossed the line.The incident sparkled a frenzy on social media, with one fan taking to X to comment: “Raphinha having no shame in stealing what would’ve been an 18 year old’s first ever Champions League goal”, while another tweeted: “That was shameless from Raphinha”.Raphinha’s 12th goal in Europe this season really upset one fan, who tweeted: “That’s the sort of stupidity that shouldn’t be rewarded”.Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOthers expressed their dismay at Raphinha’s selfishness, saying: “Goal robbed” and “I would be so mad if I was Curbasi…”.Another claimed that Raphinha had “snatched Cubarsi’s goal to boost his Ballon D’Or chances”, but perhaps the most brutal comment was that Raphinha is “a crook” and there was “no way you try stat pad when it was already going in ffs… this Ballon D’or s*** got guys acting outta character.”The result leaves Hansi Flick’s side with one foot in the last four of Europe’s premier competition, and Barca will face the winners of Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, assuming they avoid a sensational comeback in Dortmund next week.Barca are having a strong season, going under the radar of many in Flick’s first term in the hotseat, and the German has them top of LaLiga by four points, en route to taking back the league title that they lost to Real Madrid in the last campaign.Robert Lewandowski was the thorn in his former club’s side, scoring twiceLamine Yamal was also among the goalscorers More