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    England WAGS are no fun compared to Germany 2006 line up – they knew how to party & were unafraid to splash stars’ cash

    AS starting line-ups go, it’s the equivalent of pitching a Panini All-Star Legends XI against Accrington Stanley.In the former first 11, clad in a dazzling kit of Hermes, Roberto Cavalli and a lick of caramel hair extension, we have Victoria Beckham, Coleen Rooney, nee McLoughlin, Cheryl Tweedy, Abbey Clancy and flamboyant journeywoman Nancy Dell’Olio.Victoria Beckham, Coleen Rooney, Louise Bonsall, Elen Rives and a pal hit the townCredit: RexThe glam squad, Cheryl, Coleen and Posh, at an England gameCredit: AlamyElen Rives and Carly Zucker on a night outCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe latter, a team of identikit smooth-foreheaded influencers, names available on Google.Yep, on the eve of the Euros, the question remains: Where have all the good Wags gone?What we all wouldn’t do to bring back the glory days of BadenBaden, Germany, 2006, when England was awash with first-team talent.Eighteen years on from that memorable World Cup — probably less memorable for the £140-a-pop bottle of Moet-swigging wives and girlfriends — the glory days are long gone.read more on eurosToday’s generation are a bunch of camera-ready, media-wary young women who’ve grown-up on TikTok.And where’s the fun in that?As a cub reporter of 24, my first foreign assignment for a national newspaper was in Baden-Baden.It was a baptism of fire. And pear bellinis. Sooo many pear bellinis.Most read in FootballAfter being dispatched to the Black Forest, I decided to invite my German housemate: The Bavarian Batman to my Robin. Initially, it proved a masterstroke.England Wags Instagram Rich ListOn night one ­— after the Wags went to the quiet spa town’s local bar, Garibaldis — German Martin and I followed and I made him charm the local barman . . . and get a copy of the girls’ astonishing £3,300 bar tab.Meine damen und herren, we were up and running.This first night quickly set the tone for the most exhausting two weeks of my hitherto relatively sheltered young life.Each night, Martin and I would traipse to Garibaldis and watch the Wags in action. (Soon joined by the rest of the media “pack”).They were a glorious, life-affirming, carefree sight to behold — and provided thous- ands and thousands of words of copy. Or “content”, as their 2024 counterparts might say.Unquestionably, Head Wag was Mrs Beckham. Unlike the rest of the squad, the Spice Girl was accompanied by a shaven-headed, ex-Forces body- guard at all times.Unfortunately, he clocked Martin and I (pretending to be a couple) early doors, during a quiet family dinner in the Wags’ Michelin-starred hotel restaurant, Wintergarten.’META-FEMINISM’He pointed me out to Victoria, who veritably swivelled in her chair and stared me menacingly in the eye.She audibly tutted in disgust over her steamed broccoli. My card was marked.From here, I became enemy No1 with Coleen and co.“You’re scum and you know you are,” chanted the late Neville Neville, Gary’s dad, and quite the character.He was swiftly joined by a 40-strong contingency of family and friends, their voices ringing loud and clear — certainly louder than any of the muffled, on-pitch national anthem renditions of their loved ones — in the Brenners Park Fritz and Felix bar.Unembarrassable, because I was 24 and on a crucial work assignment, fearing instant dismissal if I failed in my 007 Wag mission, I resolutely stayed put, smiling gormlessly and cheerfully sipping my champagne.(Many of these would later appear on my newspaper’s expenses tab).These ladies knew how to party, and they were staunchly, admirably, unafraid to spend their partners’ cash however they saw fit. Which is meta-feminism, I suppose.Starting with some shopping-shopping in Baden-Baden.Clemmie and her friend Martin covered the action on her first big assignmentCredit: SuppliedCheryl and Victoria out on the townCredit: MatrixThey were up at around 9am for a spot of breakfast (and caffeine) before a busy morning hitting the designer stores.While the men dribbled and tackled, their womenfolk dribbled with excitement and tackled Gucci and Prada and Co with the enthusiasm of Goldenballs eyeing a free kick.While they shopped, I trailed.On June 19, the eve of England’s final group game, £57,000 was spunked in an hour. A Spanish paper dubbed them “hooligans with credit cards”.“Everywhere I go, there’s that annoying little blonde,” hissed “hooligan” Coleen, in her new £900 shades, pointing at me in my sensible M&S ensemble, total cost approx 50 quid.She had a point, to be fair.I was one of the few reporters based at the Wags’ hotel, and by the end of the stay even I was sick of me. Fleet Street’s assortment of high-brow, knowledgeable football reporters also loathed my presence.My esteemed colleague actually rang our news editor at one point pleading for me to get sent home (sent off?) as my constant Wag coverage was “undermining the credibility of the game”.The Wags were accused of many things, frugality was not one of themClemmie MoodieHe said he was losing the trust of the families because I was writing about the ladies’ karaoke habits. (More on these later.) But the Wags were selling papers. I stayed.Afternoons saw the gang hitting up the hotel spa for various facials and manicures.Naturally, I booked in and spoke to a lovely therapist, who praised Mrs Beckham’s tan and gave me an identical treatment.When not utilising the hotel’s five-star facilities, or getting papped — one memorable shot saw Posh, Coleen and her mate, Claire, Louise Bonsall (Michael Owen’s missus) and Elen Rives (Frank Lampard’s partner) confidently strutting into town like the line-up scene from The Usual Suspects — the gang were making the most of their in-room entertainment.Honourable mentions here to Ms Rives and Alex Curran, Stevie G’s other half, who racked up hotel bills of £28,607 and £25,321 respectively. The latter’s included 60 bottles of pink champagne.The 22-strong contingent’s cumula-tive hotel spend was just shy of a reported £600,000. Their total spend, including alcohol, almost £1million.’RAUCOUS NIGHTS’As I wrote at the time, “the Wags were accused of many things, frugality was not one of them”.Elsewhere, the genteel Black Forest town’s nightclub, Maxi’s, soon became the extra-time venue of choice.While management refused to give the girls freebie drinks, they were allowed off the £7 entry fee.A 3am finish became the norm. While the women slept it all off, I filed copy, by now a shell of a creature.“More, more, more,” came the newsdesk cry, at a time when tabloids were at their peak and social media was but a twinkle in Joe Cole’s eye.On the subject of the former Chelsea midfielder, his beautiful, athletic girlfriend Carly Zucker briefly became a star of the show.A ripped personal trainer before abs on women were a “thing”, she would go jogging most mornings. Martin and I, especially, had a vested interest in making her a star.She worked for £22 an hour as a personal trainer at the Virgin Active gym opposite my then office.Obviously, weeks before the tournament kicked off, I made hapless Martin sign up for a course of PT sessions with her, hoping we’d have a ready-made friend out there.Posh shopping in some denim hotpantsCredit: GettyCarly Zucker had abs before they were trendyCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdAlas, when she saw us both, her look was not one of unconfined joy.Anyway, karaoke became a big theme of those halcyon few weeks — We Are The Champions, I Will Survive and The Black Eyed Peas’ 2005 classic My Humps were regularly requested.Victoria was largely absent from these raucous singing nights.Perhaps she was missing Ginger.When we weren’t working 19-hour days we angered the women even more by setting up camp outside the hotel and playing raucous games of football beside the gently flowing river.It’s safe to say manager Sven-Goran Eriksson’s squad had little to fear in the way of last-minute selections. By the end of my stint in the salubrious town there was no amount of health-giving spa water that could heal my broken body.But my heart was full.These women, superstars one and all, partied like it was the apocalypse and did it, on the whole, with good grace.They knew we had a job to do and were savvy enough to know such exposure could prove hugely lucrative in the coming months. And, undoubtedly, it did.WORLDS AWAYAnd the husbands? Lost on penalties in the quarters, naturally. (Mrs Beckham’s husband was crocked and Mrs Rooney’s husband got sent off).So what of today’s Wag world? While the tournament bases are only 475 miles away, the Wag fun possibilities seem worlds away.Well, I suppose there will be some drama. England’s star defender Kyle Walker will have not one, but two Wags in attendance as he hopes to score purely on the pitch for once.Five of the six children he has fathered with both are also expected to be there to cheer on daddy-o. Wife Annie Kilner — perhaps the most famous of this generation of Wags — and her four children will be sitting among the rest of the players’ families in pitchside seats arranged by the FA.His ex-mistress, Lauryn Goodman, is also planning to support him, alongside son Kairo.The possibility of thuggery threatens to overshadow anything Serbia’s militant fans could possibly throw at the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESOtherwise though — with no Jack Grealish and his semi-famous gf Sasha Attwood — the pickings for mischief, madness and good old- fashioned front-page fun look decidedly limited.Looks like it’s down to the boys to bring it home, then.Sven-Goran Eriksson’s girlfriend Nancy Dell’Olio wearing a Number one capCredit: RexLisa Roughhead (left) girlfriend of Michael Carrick and Michaela Henderson-Thynne girlfriend of Stewart Downing at the Garibaldi restaurantCredit: RexDavid Beckham sits on the bench after his substitution at the quarter-final against PortugalCredit: ReutersWayne Rooney was sent off with a red cardCredit: Getty More

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    England star Jude Bellingham’s model girlfriend Laura stuns in corset and lingerie sending fans into meltdown

    LAURA CELIA VALK has delighted fans with her latest Instagram post.The Dutch model, 25, is dating England star Jude Bellingham.Laura Celia Valk stunned in her latest shootCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavThe model, 25, tagged Victoria’s Secret in her postCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavLaura started dating Jude Bellingham earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavShe has built a huge social media following in her own rightCredit: Instagram @lauraceliavBellingham, 20, joined up with the England squad at St George’s Park yesterdayCredit: GettyEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTTheir relationship was revealed by The Sun in April, with a source saying at the time: “Laura has been telling everyone about the relationship.”She’s been staying at his place in Madrid over the past few weekends and is completely smitten.”While Real Madrid star Bellingham has become a superstar for club and country in recent seasons, Laura has built a huge social media following of her own.The Instagram star has more than 500,000 followers on the platform, with her snaps routinely gathering thousands of likes.READ MORE ON WAGSLaura has done modelling work for Victoria’s Secret.In her latest post, she showed off a behind the scenes clip from working with the brand.She captioned her video: “Good morning from the romantic city of Paris.”In the short clip she posed in a corset and lingerie.Most read in FootballInside German castle England Wags plan to stay at for Euro 2024England’s Wags plan to stay in a luxury German castle during the Euros this summer.

    A source revealed they are keen to let their hair down after abiding by strict rules at the World Cup in Qatar, and are planning a stay in a private, secluded area.
    The Wags have scouted the five-star Schlosshotel resort in Kronberg, where rooms cost up to £1,750 a night, and the Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel in Lohmar.
    The hotel also offers a limousine service for guests, comes with on-call masseuses and butlers and boasts a Porsche rental service.
    The group are also looking at Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel in Lohmar.
    It offers cocktail bars, Michelin star chefs and a team of personal assistants to assist with any requests.
    The group could include Kieran Trippier’s wife Charlotte, Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan, Harry Maguire’s wife Fern, Kyle Walker’s wife Annie and Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska Santos.
    Read more on the Wags’ plans for the summer.

    Fans loved the post, with one writing: “You look stunning.”While a second swooned: “Always gorgeous.”Meet Jude Bellingham’s glam new WagMeet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon Boon

    LAURA CELIA VALK is the stunning Dutch fashion model who has stolen Jude Bellingham’s heart.
    The Sun exclusively revealed that she’s been staying at his place in Madrid and is completely smitten with him.
    Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
    From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.
    Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.
    She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.
    It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!
    Find out more about Laura.
    Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news.

    A third called her a “beauty”.And another added: “So beautiful.”It remains to be seen whether Laura will be in Germany cheering on Bellingham at Euro 2024.The midfielder, 20, joined up with his England team-mates at St George’s Park yesterday, eight days on from winning the Champions League with Real Madrid.He was then part of the Three Lions’ travelling party as they departed for Germany earlier today.Laura has a huge following on InstagramCredit: SplashHer posts routinely receive thousands of likesCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavLaura has more than 500,000 followers in InstagramCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavShe began dating Bellingham earlier this yearCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavThe model has worked for a series of top brandsCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavIt remains to be seen whether Laura will be in Germany to cheer Bellingham onCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavShe has recently been in Paris on a shootCredit: Instagram/lauraceliav More

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    Former Premier League Wag goes braless in very revealing dress as she jets to Paris for Taylor Swift concert

    FORMER Premier League Wag Marta Diaz went braless as she shared a trip to Paris to enjoy a Taylor Swift concert.The Spanish beauty, an ex-girlfriend of Spurs star Sergio Reguilon, posted a variety of snaps in the French capital.Former Premier League Wag Marta Diaz went braless for a night out in ParisCredit: Instagram / @martaa_diiazGlam Marta was in the French capital to watch Taylor Swift in concertCredit: Instagram / @martaa_diiazLike any tourist, she made sure she got a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower.Wearing a stunning silver dress, she decided against wearing a bra for the evening.Brave Marta also showed off a variety of fashionable outfits, including a stylish black suit, as well as a white blouse and short skirt combo.But the highlight of her trip was to join the Swifties at the Fortnight singer’s gig for her Eras tour shows.Read more football newsPosing in a box with the stage behind her in the distance and Swift in full view, Marta looked delighted to be at La Defense Arena.Reguilon split with Marta in 2023, with the social media influencer breaking down during a TV interview in their homeland.News of the split initially emerged when Marta started crying while discussing Reguilon in her Amazon Prime documentary series, La Vida de Marta Diaz.During the break-up last summer, Marta was also taking part in hit Spanish game show El Desafio.Most read in FootballBut while the series was filmed last year, it’s only just been released now on TV.After completing one of the tasks, it showed Marta overcome with emotion and in tears.Premier League Wag breaks down in tears on TV as she confirms split with ex-Man Utd star partnerMarta told her co-stars: “I’m not crying because of the performance. It’s just that this week has been a little complicated for me, personally.“Rehearsing, being focused on what my wonderful coaches were telling me, while I was thinking about something else.”Despite the turmoil going on in her personal life, model Marta went on to win the game show.Now, during another appearance on TV to discuss her triumph, she admitted how tough it was performing on the programme while going through the break-up with Premier League star Reguilon, who was on loan at Brentford last season.She said: “I was thinking about other things, thinking about other things, that other things would go well.“It was hard for me to concentrate, but I’m very happy to have achieved it.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSergio Reguilon’s ex Marta enjoyed Paris’ fine cuisineCredit: Instagram / @martaa_diiazPretty Marta squeezed a shopping a trip on Rue Saint-HonoreCredit: Instagram / @martaa_diiaz
    Marta split with Reguilon in 2023Credit: Instagram / @martaa_diiaz
    Stunning Marta seems to have put the split behind her – taking in the Eras tourCredit: Instagram / @martaa_diiaz
    The pair started dating in 2019 and went public online then were spotted together at the wedding of Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio.Spanish beauty Marta now has her own YouTube channel with more than 2 million subscribers plus a whopping 3.3m Instagram followers. More

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    Meet the play-off final Wags of Leeds and Southampton, from a Polish beauty to a former star of PSV

    FOR Leeds and Southampton it’s the biggest game of the season.The two titans of the Championship go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium on Sunday – with a place in the Premier League at stake.Michaela Ireland will be keeping a close eye on the Championship play-off finalGorgeous Michaela has modelled for Pretty Little Thing and Missy EmpirePatrick Bamford and Michaela got engaged in 2022 and live the jet-set lifestyleBoth clubs are looking to go straight back up at the first time of asking.The Whites and the Saints were heartbreakingly relegated last season, but were aided by the Prem’s parachute payment to keep hold of most of their stars.Cheering the sides on will be the player’s Wags.From a former PSV star to a Polish beauty who supported her beau at the World Cup in Qatar, here are Leeds and Southampton’s glam partners.Read more football newsMichaela IrelandStunning Michaela is a model and long-term partner of Patrick Bamford.They got engaged in 2022, after Bamford dropped down on one knee to propose.The loved-up pair were already proud parents to baby daughter, Emilia before announcing they were set to wed.It is believed they met in 2018, when he was on loan at Chelsea.Most read in FootballShe has appeared in campaigns for Pretty Little Thing and Missy Empire.Julia BednarekJan and Julia Bednarek’s love affair was a very modern one. The pair first got chatting on social media.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024″Janek and I met on the Internet. He wrote to me on Snapchat and that’s how it started,” she told Super Express.”We started texting each other every day, then we talked on FaceTime, because Janek was in England and I was in Poland. It was hard to meet.”And the first time I saw him live was at the Poland-Kazakhstan match, where I first met his managers, then Janek’s parents and then him!”There was an immediate spark and we knew we were made for each other. There is no greater love.”Glam Julia Bednarek met her footballer beau on social media after they Snapchatted each otherPolish beauty Julia cheered on her husband at the World Cup in QatarJan Bednarek married Julia in 2022 after they met in a very modern circumstance onlineCredit: Instagram @juuulencjaNaomi PattiwaellFor Joel Piroe and missus Naomi football must be the hot topic of the household.Because even though Piroe is doing his best to fire Leeds back to the Premier League, his missus can always give him a few pointers on his game.She is a former PSV women’s footballer, who starred as a forward for the Dutch club from 2018-2022.After moving to Twente, she took time out to have a baby in 2023.Joel Piroe and his partner Naomi Pattiwaell must talk a lot about footballCredit: Instagram @naomipattiwaellPattiwael is a women’s pro in her homeland and played for PSV and the NetherlandsPattiwael has taken time out of the game to have a baby with Leeds goal-getter Piroeread more sport featuresSofia LeporeItalian stunner Sofia is the girlfriend of Saints midfielder Will Smallbone.She graduated from Birmingham University in 2022 with a Batchelor of Arts degree in Political Science & International Relations.But since then her life has been a whirlwind of fun, with her Instagram account offering a hint of the lifestyle she leads.Fancy holidays in Ibiza, Santorini, Dubai and the South of France feature among many.While in Saint-Tropez, she also dined at the exclusive Dior restaurant.Will Smallbone’s Italian partner Sofia Lepore is a Political Science & International Relations gradCredit: Instagram @sofia_leporeWill Smallbone’s partner Sofia enjoys glam holidays to luxurious destinationsWhen in Saint-Tropez, gorgeous Sofia dined at the exclusive Dior restaurantSummer GodboldGorgeous blonde Summer jumped onto the pitch at St Mary’s to celebrate beau, Flynn Downes’ achievements at getting to Wembley.She posted the moment online revealing how proud she was off him.Summer welcomes the Wag lifestyle with open arms – showing off her fancy breaks away to places including Dubai, Paris and Rhodes on her social media.And she isn’t afraid to share snaps of her amazing bikini body to her followers online, regularly posing in designer swimwear for the camera.Summer Godbold has welcomed the Wag lifestyle with open arms and is decked out in designer wearCredit: Instagram @summerjadegodboldBlonde stunner Summer helped boyfriend Flynn Downes celebrate Southampton’s win over WBARia HughesLeeds ace Dan James whisked Ria off to Mykonos in the summer of 2022 to pop the question.The Welsh winger pulled out at the stops to make the occasion special with an all-white ceremony behind the backdrop of ‘MARRY ME’ in large letters.The surrounding ocean and hedonistic hilltops only added to the romance of the occasion.They welcomed a son together in 2021, soon after James completed a £25m move to Man Utd.She is reportedly a fitness instructor.Welsh Wag Ria Hughes is believed to be a fitness instructorCredit: FacebookDan James whisked Ria Hughes off to Mykonos in 2022, where he popped the questionFlora JonesFlora is the rock who supported Southampton winger David Brooks through his cancer battle.She was with him every step of the way as he received treatment for stage-two Hodgkin lymphoma, taking him to his appointments and sitting by his bedside as he received chemotherapy.Brooks even labelled her his “24-hour nurse” as he began his recovery journey.READ MORE SUN STORIESLast year, the pair got engaged in Mauritius – a moment he shared on Instagram.He wrote: “Special night with a very special girl ❤️ fiancé and wife to be 💍❤️”David Brooks is indebted to missus Flora Jones, who supported him through his cancer battle
    Brooks and Flora got engaged in Mauritius – with their romance enjoying a happy endingCredit: Instagram @db_36 More

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    Glam footballer Alisha Lehmann looks stunning as she shows off skills in a bikini leaving fans ‘jealous of Douglas Luiz’

    ALISHA LEHMANN has wowed her fans by showing off her football skills on social media.The WSL star is in Brazil enjoying a holiday following the end of the season.Alisha Lehmann showed off her skills on InstagramCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7The Aston Villa star is in BrazilCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann, 25, helped Aston Villa to a 7th placed finish in the league with two goals in 15 appearances.The winger has built up an enormous online following with her glamourous posts.She often incorporates football into her posts and did the same while visiting Brazil.Lehmann shared pictures of herself practising her skills poolside while wearing a brightly coloured bikini. READ MORE ON SPORTIn a video, she managed to juggle the ball onto the back of her neck and perform some press-ups.She shared the images and video on Instagram for her 16.6million followers.Her fans loved the post as they flooded the comment section.One fan pined: “Beautiful.”Most read in FootballA second posted: “Nice skills! You might be the coolest.”A third commented: “Baller!!”Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024A fourth said: “Jealous of Douglas Luiz.”A fifth joked: “I would like to be this ball.”Another added: “My favourite player.”Lehmann is dating Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz, with the couple first making their relationship public back in 2021.And in March they shared a clip of them together as they celebrated Valentine’s Day.The two split up for a period last year, but announced they were back together with a New Year’s Instagram post in January.Scroll down to see more of Alisha’s glam lifeAlisha Lehmann plays for Aston VillaCredit: RexLehmann is one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Lehmann has 16 million Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Alisha posed for her 2024 calendarCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has scored 10 goals in 60 games for VillaCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann is set to start against Blackburn tonightCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Fans will be cheering her onCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann looks delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagramLehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirtsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She received a surprising request from rapper DrakeCredit: instagramAn A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More

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    Meet the FA Cup final partners of Man Utd and Man City, from ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’ to a swimwear designer

    MANCHESTER will take over London on Saturday when its two football giants head down for the FA Cup final.United face City at Wembley, with Pep Guardiola’s side desperate to win the double after their Premier League triumph.Maja Lindelof has been called the Premier League’s hottest WagStunning Maja is a blogger, podcast host and UNICEF ambassadorLindelof and Maja cut a glam pairing together on the red carpetStanding in their way are their illustrious rivals, who have had a shocker of a season – but could go some way for making up for an eighth-placed finish by triumphing against their noisy neighbours.Joining both sides on their quest will be their Wags, although United’s star’s families will have to reportedly foot the bill for their trip to the capital.Still, that shouldn’t deter their partners, including the “Premier League’s hottest Wag”, in supporting their other halves.Maja LindelofIf anyone is able to convince United’s big wigs to pay out, surely it’s the “Premier League’s hottest Wag”, Maja?Read more football news The Swedish stunner was given that moniker following a survey last year by Betting Sites.co.uk, and it’s hard to argue with.Aside from being absolutely beautiful, she is a marketing expert, blogger, writer and podcast host.In 2020, Maja became a UNICEF ambassador and uses her influence to raise money for charity.Her husband is centre half Victor Lindelof.Most read in FootballInes TomazInes is now part and parcel of Man City’s celebrations – appearing on the pitch at the Etihad to toast partner Bernardo Silva’s success.They met in 2020, when they were introduced by pals in their native Portugal, getting engaged just two years later.Man Utd Wags to pay for their trip to FA Cup final The pair walked down the aisle in 2023 in front of team-mates including Ruben Dias and Kyle Walker.And in the same year they welcomed their first child together.Unsurprisingly, Ines is a model signed to Portuguese agency NXT Management.Ines Tomaz is the amazing Portuguese-born wife of City ace Bernardo SilvaStunning Ines met model Silva in 2020 and they married three years laterThe Silva family celebrate winning the Premier League with their first childCam ReadingGorgeous Cam began dating Scott McTominay in about 2022.She regularly shares their glamorous life together on Instagram, including stunning holidays in Dubai.There, the blonde dazzler shows off her amazing bikini body to her 27,000 Instagram followers.According to reports, she is an investment management director.However, she also appears to be a model too.Cam Reading will be cheering on Man Utd in the FA Cup finalGlam Cam often shares snaps of her amazing bikini body on social mediaScott McTominay and model and investment banker Cam began dating in 2022Kaylee AkeBack in 2022, Kaylee and Nathan Ake finally said their ‘I do’s’ in a romantic ceremony in Majorca.The pair are believed to be childhood sweethearts after meeting as teenagers in their native Netherlands.The same year they walked down the aisle, they also welcomed a daughter together.Brunette beauty Kaylee has own swimwear brand called Jua June, which makes bikinis from recycled plastics.Brunette beauty Kaylee Aké runs her own bikini brandCredit: INSTAGRAM @kayleerm_Kaylee Aké and Kaylee said their ‘I do’s’ in Majorca in 2022Credit: INSTAGRAM @kayleerm_Erica CorreaStunning Colombian beauty Erica moved to Liverpool when she was five.By the age of 13 she was scouted by a modelling agency, and has since travelled to India, Greece, Milan and Los Angeles for glam photoshoots.The gorgeous South American has appeared in magazines including GQ, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health.While in 2018, she appeared in Tom Grennan’s music video for Sober as his love interest.She was seen by onlookers getting close to Marcus Rashford in a Manchester nightclub.Colombian beauty Erica Correa was spotted getting cosy with Marcus Rashford recentlyModel Erica moved to Liverpool from South America when she was a kidIn 2018, Erica appeared in Tom Grennan’s music video for Sober as his love interestSasha AttwoodSasha’s stock rose when partner Grealish signed for Man City for £100million.She is a model and influencer, who has starred in huge ad campaigns for the likes of Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing.She has signed with Elite Model Management and has built up a huge online social media following.An incredible 264,000 followers on Instagram make her an attractive proposition for brands.Skincare is a huge market for her, with L’Oreal featuring in paid partnerships online and make-up tutorial videos she posts.Wag Sasha Attwood is a model and influencer who has starred in huge fashion campaignsLeggy beauty Sasha has modelled for fashion outlets Boohoo and Pretty Little ThingWhen she’s not modelling, Sasha spends time with boyfriend Jack Grealishread more sport featuresEva GarciaEva is Alejandro Garnacho’s on/off baby mama.The pair appeared to split briefly, when she unfollowed him on social media.However, they were then seen enjoying a holiday in Tenerife with their new arrival, a son called Enzo.Garnacho and Eva have been publicly dating since 2021.Eva Garcia is the baby mama of Man Utd starlet Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Instagram @eevichuuGarnacho and Eva appeared to briefly split after she unfollowed him on InstagramCredit: Instagram @eevichuuMichele De BruyneMichelle got together with the Man City ace in 2014, after his ex-girlfriend allegedly had a secret fling with Belgium team-mate Thibaut Courtois.The stunner, who is from Genk, studied at the University of Hasselt in Belgium.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey tied the knot in 2017, and have three children together.She now has her own podcast, Secret Society, which discusses lifestyle, travel, fashion and dating.Michele De Bruyne is from Genk and studied at the University of HasseltCredit: instagram @lacroixmichelePretty Michele got together with Kevin De Bruyne in 2014 and they soon set up familyCredit: instagram @lacroixmicheleDe Bruyne and Michelle celebrate City’s Premier League win with their three childrenCredit: PA More

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    Man Utd Wags ‘face having to pay for their own Wembley trips to cheer on their men in FA Cup final against City’

    MANCHESTER UNITED Wags are facing having to pay for their own FA Cup final tickets, according to reports.Erik ten Hag’s side are set to take on Manchester City under the Wembley arch on May 25.Lisandro Martinez’s girlfriend Muri Lopez wears a colourful outfit for carnivalCredit: Instagram @lopezbenitezmuriMarcus Rashford has been getting close to Colombian model Erica CorreaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ericacorrrea/Luke Shaw is backed by long-term girlfriend Anouska SantosCredit: anouskasantos/instagramHarry Maguire will require a ticket for wife FernCredit: InstagramFor big games in the past, the Red Devils have laid on lavish travel, accommodation and even parties for players’ partners and family members.But according to the Mirror, that is now changing under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.The 72-year-old is determined to cut costs at Old Trafford, having recently vowed to “spend the club’s money effectively” in a company-wide email.There are now fears that Ratcliffe is set to introduce a period of “austerity” at United amid a net debt of £710million.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAlthough the club did recently lay on a luxury day out complete with Harvey Nichols goody bags for Wags.Man Utd’s 1,100 members of staff will each receive a complimentary ticket each for the FA Cup final.But they will be expected to contribute £20 towards coach travel.United’s Wags, meanwhile, will have to pay for their own tickets and travel to Wembley.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAna Pinho is Bruno Fernandes’ biggest supporterAnouska has long backed partner Luke ShawCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantosMuri Lopez witnessed Lisandro Martinez win the World CupCredit: Instagram @lopezbenitezmuriVictor Lindelof will want wife Maja at the Wembley finalCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelofMany of them will have loyally watched their partners at many matches this season.Former skipper Harry Maguire will likely need to sort at least eight tickets; catering for his wife Fern, parents Alan and Zoe, brothers Laurence and Joe, and kids Lillie Saint and Piper Rose.Man Utd Treble winners and glamorous Wags pose on red carpet at premiere of Prime Video docu-series ’99’Luke Shaw is hoping to return from injury to play at Wembley, and will want to be backed by girlfriend Anouska Santos.Casemiro’s wife Anna Mariana will look to back her man, while Bruno Fernandes’ Ana Pinho is the Portuguese’s biggest fan.Victor Lindelof’s wife Maja will hope that the Swede can make a push to feature.And Lisandro Martinez’s partner Muri Lopez will want to witness another victorious final, having watched her man win the World Cup in Qatar.Jonny Evans’ wife Helen McConnell will likely be in attendance at what could be the final match of her man’s career.While Marcus Rashford has recently been getting close to Erica Correa, and could invite the Colombian model to the final.READ MORE SUN STORIESMason Mount, meanwhile, has been dating Essex-born influencer Freya Tidy, 21.And Scott McTominay, who captained Man Utd against Arsenal last Sunday, will be backed by girlfriend Cam Reading.Mason Mount has been seeing influencer Freya TidyCredit: InstagramErica Correa could come to Wembley to watch Marcus RashfordCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ericacorrrea/Cam Reading is Scott McTominay’s biggest supporterCredit: instagram/Cam ReadingHelen McConnell will want to watch Jonny Evans’ final matchCredit: PAMaja has been married to Victor Lindelof since 2018Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelofCasemiro is always cheered on by wife Anna MarianaCredit: Reuters More

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    My footballer husband is unemployed but I can still contribute 50p towards the mortgage thanks to selling TikTok videos

    THE PARTNER of a professional footballer has revealed what happens when a player is released.Kay Ludlow is engaged to Morecambe centre-back Farrend Rawson, with the pair being together for a decade.Kay Ludlow’s footballer fiance is set to become unemployed this summerCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayFarrend Rawson is out of contract at MorecambeCredit: GettyKay has revealed she is contributing 50p from her TikToks to the mortgageCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayHowever, the 27-year-old is out of contract at the League Two club this summer and set to become a free agent.Ahead of the summer transfer window, Kay has now revealed what the period is like for a footballer’s partner.She regularly gives fans an insight into her lifestyle, with over 40,000 followers on TikTok.Her posts on the platform have also racked up more than 1million likes.READ MORE ON WAGSKay’s latest video included clips from a recent trip to Italy as she detailed what is to come for the couple this summer.She explained: “My footballer boyfriend is out of contract. So technically he doesn’t even have a job right now…”Thankfully I’ve been making my TikToks so I can contribute 50p towards the mortgage.”Instead of sitting at home crying about him being a free agent, I thought it’d be a great idea to go to Venice and Verona and just have fun.Most read in FootballKay has over 40,000 followers on TikTok and has amassed more than 1million likesCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayShe regularly shares an insight into her life as a WagCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayKay has explained the stress that comes with Rawson’s contract expiring this summerCredit: instagram / @that.so.kay”He is very calm about these situations and just trusts his agent to get on with it whereas I am a hot mess.”Thankfully, he’s had a little bit of interest otherwise I probably would be panicking in the corner right now. But it is so early on, the transfer window doesn’t even open until June and so much can change.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024″Nothing is ever guaranteed in football. If I don’t reply to your text, it’s not because I’m blanking you, I’m just a little bit stressed with not knowing where we’re going to be living, if we’re going to be living together or if we’re even gonna be living in the same country.”Packing a bag to go on holiday and not knowing whether or not you’re ever going to be unpacking that bag is a very strange feeling and you just get used to being on the move.”Rawson is set to leave the Shrimps after making 36 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring twice.The former Derby defender also captained his side on 16 occasions as they ended the campaign in 15th place.Kay explained her partner is much calmer about becoming a free agent this summerCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayShe has been with the Morecambe centre-back for ten yearsCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayKay previously revealed Rawson has had to work on Christmas Day and miss family weddingsCredit: instagram / @that.so.kayKay has previously explained how her fiance has to work on Christmas Day and has even missed family birthdays and weddings.In a separate TikTok, she said: “Sometimes if they lose, some managers will bring the players in on a Sunday, it’s normally a family day and one of their days off.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So if you have any plans, you have to cancel them super last minute. He’s missed our kids’ birthdays. He trains on Christmas Day and he’s missed his brother’s wedding.”This is just part of football, and it’s something that I’ve become really used to after being with him for ten years.” More