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    Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend wows in bikini as the ace works out with Trent Alexander-Arnold at England camp for Euro

    JUDE Bellingham hits the weights to keep in shape for his Dutch model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk — and England’s Euros campaign.The ace worked out with Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25, at the Three Lions camp before tomorrow’s clash with Serbia, the first of three group games.Jude Bellingham’s Dutch model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk stunned in this bikini snapCredit: InstagramBellingham worked out with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Three Lions campCredit: TwitterBellingham and team mates will go all out to win the EurosCredit: GettyWhether Jude, 20, and team mates bring it home or not, the Real Madrid star will be determined to keep in good nick for influencer Laura.Laura, who let news of their relationship slip to make-up artists at a modelling gig in April, sent fans into meltdown with a bikini snap.Jude has taken centre stage of Adidas’ new Euro 2024 advert – and it has been an overwhelming hit with fans.The two-minute video is backed by The Beatles’ timeless hit ‘Hey Jude’ and showcases a number of notable faces including rapper Stormzy and presenter Laura Woods.Read More on SportA number of former Three Lions stars including David Beckham, Ian Wright and Frank Lampard also make appearances.The ad is titled ‘Hey Jude’ and features a slow, gloomy rendition of the track to correspond with England’s previous shortcomings in European competitions.But, this summer, England fans will be hoping that the national team can take a sad song and make it better when they step out onto the pitch for Euro 2024.It’s been three years since the team’s final defeat on penalties at Euro 2020, and 58 long years of hurt since they last won a major international tournament.Most read in Euro 2024Watch adidas’ Jude Bellingham advert that leaves England fans with ‘goosebumps’ and features cameo from Laura Woods More

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    Meet Italy’s beautiful Wags cheering on the Azzurri at Euro 2024, from a former The Voice contestant to Armani model

    ITALY kick off the defence of the Euros crown against Albania.But it won’t be easy against the minnows from the Balkans, who have been tipped by many to be the dark horses of the tournament.Chiara Nasti is one of Italy most famous Wags and has dated two Azzurri playersCredit: Instagram / @nastiloveBlonde bombshell Chiara used to be with Nicolo ZanioloCredit: Instagram / @nastiloveNow the former Armani model is married to Mattia ZaccagniCredit: Instagram / @nastiloveSupporting the Italians in their quest to reclaim their title will be their stunning Wags.From a singer who appeared as a contestant on The Voice to an Armani model who was formerly engaged to Italian teammate Nicolo Zaniolo.Join SunSport in meeting the beauties…Chiara NastiGorgeous Chiara, 26, has modelled for Armani and is a renowned fashion influencer with two million followers online.Read more football news She is married to Mattia Zaccagni, and they welcomed their first son together in 2022 called Thiago.Awkwardly, Chiara used to date Italy teammate Nicola Zaniolo which delighted rival fans who taunted Zaccagni.She also reportedly flirted with Neymar.Catherine HardingCatherine, 33, is a British singer and the fiancee of Arsenal ace Jorginho.Most read in Euro 2024She famously appeared on reality TV show The Voice, where she was mentored by Ollie Murs.The brunette beauty also had a romance with Jude Law, fathering a child with the Hollywood actor.Her life was featured on Amazon Prime Video series Married to the GameCatherine Harding is a singer from the UK who appeared on The VoiceCredit: @cat_cavelliCatherine’s life as a Wag played out on an Amazon Prime reality TV showCredit: @cat_cavelliJorginho and Catherine strike a hot couple off the pitchBenedetta BoemeAmazing Benedetta is the girlfriend of Bologna defender, Riccardo Calafiori.She appears to be a model, judging by her beauty and the photoshoots she shares with her 8,000 followers on Instagram.The pair appear to have been dating a years, with images together as far back as that.They have matching tattoos on their hands, which read Koi no Yokan – a Japanese phrase meaning ‘Feeling of love’.Amazing Benedetta Boeme is the girlfriend of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori.Credit: Instagram @bboemeBrunette stunner appears to be a model and shares shoots to fans on InstagramCredit: Instagram @bboemeBenedetta and Calafiori have dated for around a year and have matching tattoosCredit: Instagram @bboemeAlessia ElefanteBeing Gianluigi Donnarumma’s fiancee Alessia is certainly in safe hands with the Italian No1.The 27-year-old has dated the talented keeper since his breakthrough at AC Milan as a 16-year-old, following him to Paris where he stars for PSG.The Naples beauty is fan of shopping, with Gucci being her favourite designer.She is also an interior designer.Alessia Elefante is the fiancee of goalkeeper Gianluigi DonnarummaAlessia began dating the PSG shotstopper when he was just 16Credit: Instagram / @alessiaelefanteOriginally from Naples, Alessia is an interior designer who loves GucciCredit: GettyLucia BraminiThe 24-year-old model has been described by football fans as the ‘most beautiful woman in the world’.She has amassed over 150,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares her glam lifestyle dating Federico Chiesa.But in the past, she has admitted to not being a football fan.Lucy also has a degree in psychology at Università Cattolica.Lucia Bramani has been describes by football fans as the most beautiful woman in the worldCredit: Instagram @lucybramaniLucia shares her glam life with her 150,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @lucybramaniFederico Chiesa and Lucia are engaged and are inseparableCredit: Instagram @lucybramaniItaly Euro 2024 guideTHEY are reigning champs and have a habit of defying the odds – yet little is expected of this Azzurri side.

    At least they qualified, given a nasty recent habit of missing major tournaments.
    MANAGER: Luciano Spalletti
    The 65-year-old who, in 2023, led Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years will not stand for any nonsense.
    STAR MAN: Gianluigi Donnarumma
    The PSG goalkeeper is Italy’s only genuine goalkeeping superstar, as England know to their cost after losing the Euro 2020 final on penalties.
    How Italy attack
    Spalletti’s Italy will be dogged from a defensive perspective but also flexible and fun to watch in possession.
    They can be patient and composed on the ball but also attack in a much more direct way when the opportunity comes.
    How Italy defend
    Italy no longer play the deep, defensive football they were known for in the past.
    They will look to press high out of possession, led by their two wide forwards – likely Federico Chiesa and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
    Read the full Italy Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

    Flaminia AppolloniItaly hot shot Gianluca Scamacca and Flaminia keep their private lives to themselves.She did divide her time between her homeland and London, when he played for West Ham, but their romance will be going from strength to strength now he’s back at Atalanta.Not much is known about what she does for a living.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, she’s a huge fan of the beach, showing off her bikini body on luxury holidays.Flaminia Appolloni likes to keep her personal life private from her fansCredit: Instagram @flaminiaappolloniFlaminia often shows off her amazing bikini body to fans on InstagramCredit: Instagram @flaminiaappolloniFlaminia’s other half is ex-West Ham star Gianluca ScamaccaCredit: Instagram @flaminiaappolloni More

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    Meet Germany’s stunning Wags at the Euros, from a glam architect to a leading equestrian and a fashion model

    GERMANY kick off the Euros desperate for success in their own country.But, they have to settle for being the third favourites according to the bookies behind England and France.Germany’s Wags like Dani ter Stegen will be cheering on the home nation at the EurosCredit: InstagramGorgeous Dani studied architecture at universityMarc-Andre and Dani began dating in 2012 and moved to Barcelona in 2014Still, they boast plenty of talent in their ranks – from a reborn Kai Havertz, who has starred at Arsenal this past campaign, to Germany’s new golden boy, Florian Wirtz.Cheering on Die Mannschaft will be their glorious Wags.From a stunning architect to a glam fashion model and a leading equestrian, these are the German stars’ beautiful partners.Dani ter StegenWith almost 600,000 followers, blonde beauty Dani is one of Germany’s most popular Wags.Read more football newsShe moved to Barcelona with her famous goalie other half Marc-Andre ter Stegen in 2014, and immediately enrolled herself into college to complete her studies in architecture.The pair began dating in 2012, and they announced their engagement in a Facebook Live video in 2017, before walking down the aisle months later.They have two sons together – Ben, born in 2019, and recent arrival Tom.Sara GundoganGorgeous Italian model Sara met ex-Man City star Ilkay Gundogan in 2021.Most read in FootballA year later, he popped the question before they married each other in a private ceremony in 2022.Sara was born in France but moved to Italy when she was young, where she worked as a TV presenter.How hosts Germany look to return to their best for Euro 2024She once sparked fury when she called the Manchester restaurant scene “horrible”.But she has since changed her tune, revealing she now misses the Rainy City after moving to Barcelona.Gorgeous model Sara Gundogan was originally born in FranceStunning Sara made her career in Italy as a TV presenter and modelCredit: Instagram @sarabenamiraIlkay Gundogan and wife Sara cut glam figures at the Ballon D’or ceremonyCredit: ReutersJessica KroosJessica and Toni tied the know in 2015, after several years together.She revealed: Toni was 18, I was 20. I wouldn’t say it was love at first sight, but he is a wonderful man. Shortly afterwards, we met in Germany and began to be together.”Kroos retired from club football after Real Madrid won the Champions League last week.But if it wasn’t for Jessica, he may have left the Bernabeu several years before.According to reports, she convinced him to sign a new deal when he was wavering on staying.Jessica Kroos met husband Toni when he was just a teenagerCredit: GettyJessica has been instrumental in advising Toni Kroos during his football careerCredit: GettyCandice BrookAmerican model Candice moved to Munich with Leroy Sane, when he signed from Man City.Initial reports of her struggling to settle in Bavaria were soon quashed.Instead, she reportedly helped Harry Kane acclimatise in Germany and conquer the language barrier.Her and Sane were able to communicate in English in Kane’s first few months at the Allianz Arena, as the winger and forward built a telepathic understanding on the pitch together.American model Candice Brook moved to Munich with Leroy SanaCredit: instagram @leroysaneCandice reportedly had a hand in helping Harry Kane settle in Bavaria with the language barrierCredit: Instagram @leroysaneSophia WeberGorgeous Sophia has been with Arsenal’s in-form Kai Havertz since they were lovestruck teenagers.She joined Instagram at the end of 2020 and already boasts over 390,000 followers.In recent months, she has become close to Martin Odegaard’s partner, Helene Spilling and they go to games together.She also loves to travel and took in a break to Paris recently.Sophia Weber joined Instagram in 2020 and now boasts almost 400,000 followersCredit: Instagram @sophia.weber__Glam Sophie dates Arsenal star Kai HavertzCredit: Instagram @sophiaaemeliaBrunette Sophia is a regular at the Emirates StadiumCredit: Instagram @sophiaaemeliaread more sport featuresLisa MullerThe wife of Germany and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller, Lisa is a famous dressage rider in her homeland.Famously, Lisa blocked her husband from moving to Man Utd, according to former manager Louis Van Gaal.She, reportedly, did not fancy living in Manchester.And she also once slammed ex-Bayern coach Niko Kovac after Muller was dropped in 2018.Julian Nagelsmann, you have been warned.Lisa Muller is a famous dressage rider in her homelandLisa famously blocked Thomas Muller’s move to Man Utd because she didn’t want to live in ManchesterCredit: Instagram @esmuellertKatharina RaumKatharina is the gorgeous wife of RB Leipzig left-back David Raum.The brunette stunner regularly shows off her incredible lifestyle, including five-star holidays in Ibiza, Maldives and Mykonos, to name a few.READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite sharing some intimate moments on social media, not much is known about Katharina.But she is a regular in the stands, wearing a Germany top and chanting her man’s name when he plays.Kathi Raum loves showing off her glam lifestyle on InstagramCredit: Instagram @katharina.raumGlam trips to the Maldives and Mykonos are the norm for KathiCredit: Instagram @katharina.raum More

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    Meet Serbia’s stunning Wags, from the Serb Dua Lipa to a glam model who walked the catwalk for Versace

    ENGLAND kick off their Euros campaign with a tough game against Serbia.The team from the Balkans boast a number of star players plying their trade in the top leagues.Sofia Milosevic will be cheering Serbia on against EnglandStunning Sofija has walked the catwalks of Milan fashion weekLuka Jovic and Sofija are one of Serbia’s glam couplesJuventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is one England will have to wary of, while livewire Luka Jovic could also pose a threat.Cheering on our rivals will be their stunning Wags.From a singer who is the Dua Lipa of her homeland to a leggy supermodel who has walked the catwalk for Versace, here’s Serbia’s partners in all their glory.Sofija MilosevicGorgeous Sofija is the leggy model who stole the heart of Jovic.Read more football newsThe blonde stunner is, unsurprisingly, a model who has walked the catwalks at fashion week.Most recently, she rocked up at Versace show in Milan.Before she met Luka, she dated Adem Ljajic – a midfielder who starred at Fiorentina, Roma and Torino.Sofija and Luka share a son together.Most read in Euro 2024Vanja BogdanovicBelgrade native Vanja is shacked up with in-demand striker Vlahovic in Turin.Back in April he celebrated her birthday with a loving message on he stroke of midnight.Why teams should fear ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ SerbiaHe shared a snap of the pair in a loving clinch on a romantic trip to Paris and captioned the photo on Instagram: “I love you.”It is believed the pair have known each other since they were teenagers, but briefly broke up before reuniting.Vanja Bogdanovic is Dusan Vlahovic’s longtime girlfriendVlahovic recently revealed his love for the gorgeous brunetteNatalija IlicLong-term Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has the perfect solution to any medical emergency.The driving force in Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal’s midfield, he just celebrated beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to the title, where he is supported by wife Natalija.Natalija is a qualified doctor who studied at University in Novi Sad.She and the midfielder first met in 2017 and were engaged soon after – concluding a five-year engagement by finally tying the knot in 2022.Natalija Ilic has built a life for herself in Saudi Arabia alongside her beauQualified doctor Natalija is married to ex-Man Utd target Sergej Milinkovic-SavicAnastasija GudeljSerbian singer Anastasia Gudelj (nee Raznatovic) is the daughter of a Serbian power couple.Her mum is singer Ceca, while dad is warlord Arkan who was assassinated by a hitman who had ties to the criminal underworld in 2000.She married legendary Sevilla midfielder, Nemanja Gudelj in a secret ceremony in 2023.There have been reports from her homeland that the pair’s relationship has struggled due to family fallout, but Anastasija is expected to attend Euro 2024 to support her man.Serbian singer Anastasija Gudelj has interesting parentsAnastasija’s mum is a singer while her dad was an assassinated warlordAnastasija married Nemanja Gudelj in a secret ceremony in 2023read more sport featuresAnja PopovicNikola Milenkovic and Anja have been an item since at 2015, when they posted images together on social media when he played for Partizan.But since 2017, the giant 6ft5in centre back has featured 265 for Italian outfit Fiorentina.Anja keeps a fairly low profile and boasts just over 1,500 followers on Instagram.However, she is keen to share the life she leads as a Wag, including holidays in Dubai and supporting her man from the stands.Anja Popovic shows off her amazing bikini bodyBeautiful Anja keeps a low-profile but enjoys the Wag lifestyleCredit: Instagram @anjaapopAnja lives in Florence with giant Fiorentina defender Nikola MilenkovicCredit: Instagram @anjaapopTea TairovicTea is the most famous of the group with almost 800,000 followers on Instagram.A singer, she is Serbia’s equivalent to Dua Lipa.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe was linked to Uros Racic in 2023, after he was spotted showering her with attention and kisses.However, she played down the encounter to a national newspaper insisting they were friends.Tea Tairovic is the Serbian Dua LipaPop star Tea, left, was linked to Uros Racic in 2023 More

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    England’s Wags send secret packages to surprise players ahead of Euro 2024 opener against Serbia

    ENGLAND’S Wags sent secret parcels to their heroes ahead of Sunday’s Euros opener against Serbia, we can reveal.The surprise packages were placed on the players’ beds before they arrived at the team’s five-star Weimarer Spa training base in Blankenhain.England’s Wags sent secret parcels to their heroes ahead of Sunday’s Euros opener against Serbia (pictured: Harry Kane’s wife Kate)Credit: World Cup News Pool (WCNP) – England vs FrancePlayers with children also got notes from their kids wishing them luck (pictured: Megan Pickford)Credit: Dan CharityThey included sealed letters from Wags that are to be opened on specific days during the tournament in Germany.Players with children also got notes from their kids wishing them luck.Special teddies, family photographs and meaningful keepsakes that smell of home were also included.A source said: “Each Wag made up a box containing special items.read more on euros”They wrote letters which are to be opened on set days during the tournament to give the players that extra boost.”They also include photographs of family and friends that they can stick on the wall of their hotel room.”Teddies and pillows laced with perfume are in the bundle too.”The package is designed to make them feel more at home at their training base.Most read in Euro 2024″The players will hopefully be away from their loved ones for over a month – so every little detail has been seen to.”At previous tournaments, Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has rewarded the players for getting out of the group stage with a family day.MYSTIC WAG ‘Super spiritual’ England star Phil Foden and his Wag Rebecca Cooke visit PSYCHIC in bid to help England win Euro 2024He is expected to follow the same approach in Germany as England bid for glory.The Wags are expected to roar on the Three Lions inside Gelsenkirchen’s 62,000-seat Veltins Arena as they kick off their campaign on Sunday.They will include Jordan Pickford’s missus, Megan, skipper Harry Kane’s wife, Kate, and John Stones’s other half, Olivia Naylor.England face Denmark on June 20 before ending the group stages against Slovenia on June 25. More

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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