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    Jose Mourinho’s daughter Matilde to marry partner Danny Graham in lavish ceremony hosted at Special One’s £2million farm

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    TORRENTIAL rain looks set to put a dampener on Jose Mourinho’s daughter’s wedding in Portugal tomorrow.Matilde Mourinho and her fiancee Danny Graham are set to tie the knot tomorrow at a family farm in Azeitao near the Fenerbahce football manager’s native city of Setubal with 300 guests expected to attend.Matilde Mourinho is set to marry Danny GrahamShe is the daughter of Jose MourinhoCredit: GettyThe manager is thrilled at the prospect of becoming a grandfatherCredit: Rex Features300 guests are expected at the weddingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/The 28-year-old stunning jewellery designer admitted ahead of the ceremony she was hoping for good weather, saying: “Obviously, I don’t want it to rain.”But her wish for her big day looks set to come unhinged 24 hours before she says: ‘I do.’Weathermen are predicting heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms for tomorrow.A yellow weather warning is currently in place for Setubal and the surrounding area.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn the positive side the sun is expected to shine on the happy couple for the post-ceremony second day of their weekend celebrations at a country estate in Azeitao called the Herdade do Peru.London-based Matilde, who has been dating her partner since 2016, spoke about her hope the rain would stay away on podcast ‘By Annabelle.’She added: “I am so happy at the idea of having all my friends and family together to celebrate in the same place.“It’s non-negotiable that my friends and family are there.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“The day can be as perfect as you dream it can be, but if the people who you would want to share it with are not there, then it’s not worth it.”Tomorrow’s event has been dubbed the wedding of the year by Portuguese press.Jose Mourinho’s daughter Matilde wins award for her jewellery company Mourinho has hinted at getting a tattoo to celebrate having a grandchild when the time comesThe couple have been dating since 2016Credit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/The guest list has not been released for the weddingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/As well as the official ceremony at the Mourinho family’s POUNDS two million home in Azeitao and Sunday’s post-wedding get-together at Herdade do Peru, a pre-wedding dinner for around 80 guests has also been organised for tonight at the pretty town’s Jose Mario da Fonseca Museum House.An official guest list has not been revealed ahead of the wedding.Graham is not to be confused with former Swansea City star Danny Graham.Matilde’s partner is a director and co-founder of a property consultancy company called “Agace and Graham”.She has also found her own success away from football despite the fame of her father.She graduated with a Master’s degree from Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design in 2021.Portuguese TV station CMTV reported earlier this month the Mourinho home in Azeitao is one of several properties he is said to own in Portugal.It had undergone major refurbishments ahead of the wedding so the ceremony could be staged there.The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager has previously spoken about becoming a grandparent.He admitted that he would add to his trophy tattoos with one to celebrate the birth of a grandchild.He said: “This one I promised everyone.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The idea was to get a unique tattoo that only I could have: the three European cups won.”The next one I might get if my son or daughter had a baby girl or boy; it would be a special gift, and a tattoo could be a nice way to celebrate it.”Matilde Mourinho – Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/Credit: https://www.instagram.com/matildefmf/ More

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      CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo marries Malik Scott in romantic ceremony as fans ‘send prayers to Thierry Henry’

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      KATE ABDO tied the knot with Malik Scott in an intimate wedding ceremony – though fans wanted an urgent update on Thierry Henry.CBS Sports presenter Abdo works alongside Henry, 47, for the broadcaster’s coverage of Champions League nights, which also features Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.Kate Abdo got married to Malik Scott in a stunning ceremonyCredit: Instagram / @kateabdoBut fans couldn’t help but spare a thought for CBS colleague Thierry HenryCredit: GettyThe quartet have become firm fan favourites over the past two seasons, with their larger-than-life personalities bouncing off of one another to create some iconic viral clips.This included one hilarious clip when Henry was left with his jaw on the floor as a video of Abdo from 2007 came to light.But ahead of the new Champions League season, she swapped the studio for a stunning wedding reception with boxing trainer Scott. Manchester-lass Abdo – who turned 43 on Sunday to make it a dream birthday weekend – was seen in an elegant off-the-shoulder white dress for the occasion, while Scott went for a stylish patterned black suit.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe newlyweds shared pictures of them taking their vows in front of a scenic mountain backdrop.Other pictures showed the couple embracing and sharing a kiss, while another showed Scott, who trains Deontay Wilder, picking up Abdo while they were surrounded by a circle of candles.The final photo showed Scott and Abdo posing in front of a doorway.Fans were quick to congratulate them on the joyous day, though some fans rushed online to spare a thought for Arsenal legend Henry.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne fan joked: “Sending thoughts and prayers to Thierry Henry during this rough time (Kate Abdo got married).”A second said: “I’ve just seen Kate Abdo in a wedding dress, someone please check on Thierry Henry.”Thierry Henry left speechless as Kate Abdo destroys Micah Richards with Champions League jibe live on TVA third added: “Keep Uncle Titi in your prayers in these tough times.”Another said: “Someone check on Titi.”A fifth said: “Pray for Titi,” alongside a skull emoji.Abdo’s wedding vows also coincide with a new format for the Champions League group stage.The expanded competition will now see teams compete in a general league phase across the board, rather than simply in eight groups of four with the top two progressing.However, it will be spread over ten game week slots.New Champions League formatEach club will play eight matches in the opening phase – against seeded opposition, in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.The top eight teams in the “final” table will automatically go through to the last 16, where they will be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides placed ninth to 24th in the table.Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.The new Champions League format also sees the implication of two additional qualifying spots.They will be awarded to the nations that are top of the “country coefficient” chart each season. More

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      Lioness Chloe Kelly ties the knot with long-time boyfriend Scott Moore at stunning country estate

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      LIONESS Chloe Kelly has tied the knot with long-time boyfriend Scott Moore, The Sun can reveal.Man City ace Kelly, 26, married greenskeeper Scott today on a stunning country estate in Cheshire surrounded by friends and family.England hero Chloe Kelly has tied the knot with long-time boyfriend Scott MooreCredit: Instagram @chloekellyAn Instagram snap of the happy coupleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chloekelly/?hl=enThe happy couple exchanged vows at Merrydale Manor in Over Peover, near Knutsford.Kelly – who scored the iconic winning goal against Germany in the 2022 Women’s Euros final – looked incredible in a long white figure hugging wedding dress, holding a large bouquet of white flowers.While Scott stood next to her looked dapper in a dark suit and large dickie-bow.The thrilled couple were spotted in the grounds of the picturesque wedding venue having their photo taken, surrounded by wedding guests.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIn one shot the pair are seen kissing to the delight of onlookers.Chloe announced her engagement to Scott in December last year after he got down on one knee in a romantic Northern Lights proposal.The footballer shared a photo on Instagram of the pair in Finland against the incredible lit up green sky.Showing off her huge diamond ring she posed with her hand on her fiancé’s chest, captioning the post: “The easiest YES. Here’s to forever with you”.Most read in FootballShe met her husband-to-be when she was playing at Everton and he was a groundsman.Chloe revealed she held the door open for him, and he used that as an opening to slide into her DMs.Their first date together was to IKEA because Chloe was moving home.England Lionesses star Chloe Kelly leaves little to imagination in daring outfit and branded ‘unreal’ at Glamour awardsScott is currently a greenkeeper at a golf club, but he largely keeps their relationship away from social media.Following England ladies’ Euros triumph, he was pictured wearing an England shirt with his girlfriend’s name emblazoned on the back.And he proudly watched on as Kelly scored the winner to clinch the trophy for the Lionesses.The happy couple were married inside Merrydale Manor’s stunning civil ceremony room which boasts limestone flooring, oak beams, and beautiful views of the grounds.And after exchanging vows the pair joined guests for drinks and canapés served in a stylish bar and lounge area, before the couple celebrated at the wedding breakfast in the on-site Merrydale Suite.The Lioness met her husband-to-be when she was playing at Everton and he was a groundsmanCredit: Instagram @chloekellyThe venue can accommodate up to 200 guests, and those who have had one too many can stay over in one of the manor’s 19 bedrooms.The grounds of the opulent venue feature a grand driveway, manicured gardens, and a serene lake and fountain – a perfect backdrop for wedding snaps.The venue is also becoming popular with Cheshire’s rich and famous.Last summer Kym Marsh’s daughter Emilie Cunliffe married Michael Hoszowskyj at the venue.While in 2021 Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle tied the knot with wife-to-be Emma McVey.In an interview on the NewlyWeds podcast earlier this month Chloe revealed the moment Scott proposed in Finland.“I couldn’t stop smiling. It was just such a happy moment!” she gushed.Host Jamie Laing then asked Chloe which was a happier moment – when Scott proposed or when she scored the game-winning goal in the 2022 Women’s Euros against Germany.“The wedding’s not been yet so I’m going to say the winning goal,” she laughed, as Scott could be heard in the background jokingly saying: “The wedding’s off!”“I think because the smiles that it put on everyone else’s faces, seeing my family in the crowd, scoring the goal at Wembley – that was the hard work I’d put in throughout my career, the sacrifices my family had made to get me to that moment,” Chloe explained.READ MORE SUN STORIES“And scoring the goal off the back of my ACL journey that I’d been on, it was more than just a goal.“So I’m gonna say that.”Kelly scored the iconic winning goal against Germany in the 2022 Women’s Euros finalCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Premier League star Loris Karius marries sports presenter Wag Diletta Leotta in star-studded Sicily wedding

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      FORMER Premier League star Loris Karius has tied the knot with glamorous sports presenter Diletta Leotta.Ex-Liverpool star Karius shared pictures of the wedding to Diletta in a joint Instagram post.Loris Karius got married to Diletta LeottaCredit: InstagramThe couple had a stunning ceremony on the coast of SicilyCredit: InstagramDiletta was seen in a beautiful white dress while Karius was seen in a white tuxedoCredit: InstagramThey were accompanied by their daughter, Aria, who turns one in AugustCredit: InstagramThey shared a dance later onCredit: InstagramDiletta was given walked down the aisle by her fatherCredit: InstagramThe couple began dating in 2022 before getting engaged last year.This was despite remaining distant from each other due to their respective career commitments, with Karius serving as back-up goalkeeper at Newcastle and Diletta DAZN presenter in Italy.In March, Diletta begged Karius to quit Newcastle because there are “no direct flights to Milan or Paris”. But that has not stopped them from growing ever more smitten with each other before finally marrying each other at a stunning wedding.READ MORE ON SPORTThe ceremony took place off the coast of Sicily at the five-star Therasia Resort, with 160 guests said to be present for the occasion.Karius was seen wearing a white tuxedo and black bow tie and trousers combo while Diletta walked down the aisle in a beautiful white dress.Dileeta, 32, was given away by her father to the tune of John Legend’s All of Me.They exchanged vows in front of the Tyrrhenian Sea alongside their daughter Aria, who turns one in August.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe ceremony went into the night with a gorgeous sunsetCredit: InstagramThey had a stunning view of the Tyrrhenian SeaCredit: InstagramKarius changed into a green jacket later onCredit: InstagramThey cut their massive wedding cake togetherCredit: InstagramDiletta captioned the Instagram post: “ALL I EVER WANTED 🤍,” and what a way it was for the goalkeeper to celebrate his 31st birthday.As the joyous day went into the night, Karius switched to a green suit as they cut a huge cake before sharing a kiss in front of a fireworks display.Premier League Wag Diletta Leotta shows off toned midriff while presenting huge clash as fans call her ‘marvellous’Karius will become a free agent when his Newcastle contract expires at the end of the month.And she has pleaded with him to make his next club one that is closer to home.She told Tuttosport: “Loris has people at his side who work for him.“I live in Milan, so let’s say being close to Milan would be ideal for us. I always tell him, players who come to Serie A then fall in love with Italy and often stay there forever. I think that could happen to him too.“[He should join] Monza or any other team in Italy. I would be happy if he came to Italy to play near his family.“Newcastle is very inconvenient because there are no direct flights. Neither about Paris nor about Amsterdam.”They were treated to a stunning fireworks displayCredit: InstagramThe wedding is said to have had 160 guestsCredit: InstagramA glimpse inside Diletta’s glamorous life with partner Loris Karius…Diletta Leotta and boyfriend Loris Karius saw in the new year togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/The footballer brought Diletta a cake to her hospital bed as she gave birth to their first child on her own birthdayCredit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleottaThe pair posed together in ‘2023’ sunglassesDiletta is one of the Serie A’s best loved presentersCredit: GettyDiletta stunned as she presented the Turin derby on Italian TVCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe glamorous TV host put on a leggy display pitchsideCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaAnd boasts 8.9million followersCredit: GettyDiletta gave birth to her first child with Karius in AugustCredit: Instagram / @dilettaleottaDiletta is no stranger to some extravagant outfits on her InstagramCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta and Karius in MilanCredit: The Mega AgencyThe Italian beauty on holiday with KariusShe has flipped between blonde and brunette looksCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/She has previously worn an outfit similar to her Tomb Raider lookCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta with a pared back lookCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta Leotta is reportedly dating Loris Karius after he visited her in MilanCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaLeotta has 8.6million Instagram followersCredit: GettyShe is a presenter for DaznCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaLeotta burst on to the scene with Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe posts regularly updates on Instagram to the delight of her fansCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta has 8.5million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe Italian works for DAZNCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta More

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      Inside Amir Khan’s £11.5m ‘Dubai-style’ wedding venue as it hosts first big day after it was seen surrounded by rubbish

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      AMIR Khan’s £11.5million wedding venue has finally hosted its first marriage after it was spotted surrounded by rubbish.The lavish Dubai-style tower is actually in Bolton and is next to a hand car wash.Amir Khan, with his wife Faryal Makhdoom, has finally opened his wedding venueCredit: Jam PressThe £11.5million venue has hosted its first weddingCredit: Jam PressThe venue has a Dubai theme but is based in BoltonCredit: Jam PressIt was first revealed in January and it faced further criticism after the surrounding roads were full of fly-tipped rubbish.Back in March, weirs were still visible on the metal corrugated roof.It was set to launch that month but the first wedding took place on May 18.Former boxer Amir, 37, wasn’t at his venue, he was in Saudi Arabia for the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight.Read More on Amir KhanBut he said: “The Balmayna’s doors have finally opened.”Videos show the lavish marble floors and chandeliers inside as formally dressed staff in bow ties served guests.The bride arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and the groom in a Rolls-Royce.Guests were saved fruit canapés as they arrived as a violist performed to the guests.Most read in BoxingA Balmayna spokesperson said: “The first love story at the Balmayna.“So elegant, so magical, simply a dream.Amir Khan reveals how Tyson Fury’s cut will ‘work against him’ in training and says Oleksandr Usyk has ‘advantage’“We wish our bride and groom the most happiest of blessings.“Such a stunning backdrop for your memories.”The Balmayna – which translates as Enamelled from Arabic – is in Washington Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester.Former ring king Khan wed Faryal Makhdoom, 32, 10 years ago.The former welterweight and light-welterweight champ and US model – worth an estimated £31million – have three kids together.Previously, locals have slammed the extravagant site.Some said it doesn’t fit in with the area – and that it appears as though it should be in Dubai – while others said it looks a decade older than it is.The glass-fronted building is said to show off greenery and floral designs inside, alongside a water feature inside.Amir Khan’s boxing careerAMIR Khan shot to fame as an amateur, aged just 17, when he won a silver medal in the lightweight division at the 2004 Olympics, becoming Britain’s youngest boxing Olympic medalist.
      He made his professional debut against David Bailey in July 2005.
      In 2007, he was named ESPN prospect of the year.
      He later became one of the youngest ever British professional world champions, winning the WBA title at the age of 22.
      On 6 December 2008, Khan scored a comeback win against Oisin Fagan with a second-round stoppage; Khan won the vacant WBA International lightweight title.
      It was announced on 8 April 2009 that Khan would move up to the light-welterweight division to fight Andreas Kotelnik for the WBA light-welterweight title on 18 July. Khan won by unanimous decision and became the third-youngest Brit to win a world title, at the age of 22.
      In early 2016, it was announced that Khan is moving up two weight divisions to middleweight, to fight Canelo Álvarez.
      Khan lost to Álvarez by way of knockout in round six.
      On 13 May 2022, Khan announced his retirement from boxing with a record of 34 wins from his 40 fights.
      Khan received a two year ban in April 2023, backdated to April 2022, after a doping test revealed the presence of ostarine following his fight against Kell Brook.
      The tribunal ruling over the case accepted Khan’s argument that the violation was not intentional

      It’s said to boast “state-of-the-art lighting”, sound systems and palm trees.One local Rakhee said: “It’s next to a dump.”A second – called Rahila – said: “The design is about 10 years out of date.”Yet another said: “It’s like a building from Dubai.”A fourth said: “Beautiful design.”The venue’s website says the site will be able to host “a wedding like no other in the UK” and promises it will exceed expectations.It reads: “This wedding venue is the brainchild of Amir Khan, the world champion boxer, ensuring a touch of magnificence and excellence in every celebration.”READ MORE SUN STORIESKhan rose to fame after claiming silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.The now-37-year-old lost to Kell Brook in a catchweight bout in Manchester in 2022 but was later banned for two years for testing positive for Ostarine.The bride arrived in a horse-drawn carriageCredit: Jam PressThe groom got to the venue in a Rolls-RoyceCredit: Jam PressLocals said previously the venue was surrounded by rubbishCredit: Jam PressCritics said the design of the building was out of dateCredit: Jam Press More

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      Chelsea star Wesley Fofana and wife mysteriously unfollow each other on Instagram with photos of lavish wedding deleted

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      CHELSEA’S Wesley Fofana and wife Cyrine have sparked a mystery by unfollowing each other on Instagram and deleting wedding photos.The glamorous couple only wed in 2022, at the plush Yacht Club De Monaco, after announcing their relationship the year before on social media.Wesley Fofana married Cyrine in MonacoCredit: Instagram @lawestt_Cyrine has more than 15,000 fans on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbrFofana and Cyrine have made big changes to their profilesCredit: Instagram @lawestt_But online fans of the France centre-back and his partner might be stunned to see dramatic changes to their profiles.Question marks were first raised last year when Cyrine – a vice-president at a marketing consultancy – made her page private.Speculation faded for a while once her page returned to public access.But now their latest action on Instagram has reignited talk over their relationship.READ MORE TOP STORIESFofana, who has 786,000 followers, and Cyrine, who has 15,600, have stopped following each other on their popular accounts.That means, if you go to one of their accounts, it comes out blank if you type in their partner’s name.They have also taken down photos of themselves together, – having previously offered several happy images together for the public to see.And fans might think it is particularly telling that two especially romantic pics now appear to be absent.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLCyrine had previously shared a snap of the couple about to kiss on the steps as they boarded a private jet.And another photo showed the successful Frenchwoman being lavished on a past Valentine’s Day with roses and handbags.I broke down in tears in the en-suite’ reveals Steve Sidwell as ex-Chelsea star opens up on way football career endedIn fact, the sole posts left from their wedding day and other special events only come up in the tagged sections of their profiles.In other words, they can only be seen if other people have posted them.The pair, both from Marseille, used to love posting glitzy shots together – until the latest development.For example, Cyrine was snapped in a sleeveless mini-dress and her husband in a white suit at a Louis Vuitton show last summer.It all follows their move to London two years ago after Fofana moved from Leicester to Chelsea.Meanwhile, the 23-year-old is still not fully fit following reconstruction surgery on his  anterior cruciate ligament last July.The Blues hope the former Saint-Etienne ace will be available before the end of the season.The couple have attended star-studded events together in the pastCredit: Instagram @lawestt_A puzzle has been created by Cyrine and Wesley’s recent Instagram actionCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbrCyrine regularly shares glamorous shots on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbr More

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      ‘It’s crawling with rats,’ say neighbours of Amir Khan’s £11.5m ‘Dubai-style’ wedding venue surrounded by rubbish

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      FUMING neighbours have slammed Amir Khan’s £11.5million “Dubai-style” wedding venue – claiming it’s “crawling with rats” and surrounded by mountains of rubbish.The former world champion boxer, 37, is set to open the Balmayna building in his hometown Bolton next month.
      Amir Khan is launching a wedding venue in BoltonCredit: Doug Seeburg
      But locals are fuming about fly-tipped rubbish in a nearby alleywayCredit: CHRIS NEILL
      The Balmayna has taken seven years to build at a cost of £11.5millionCredit: CHRIS NEILL
      But residents say the venue is already a magnet for fly-tipping, with the alleyway next to it left in a “disgusting” state.
      Snaps show dirty mattresses, fridges, settees, wheelie bins packed with rubble and bags of rubbish dumped behind neighbours’ homes.
      Local shopkeeper Abdura Wadiya, 56, said: “It’s been a nightmare.
      “People come and just dump rubbish and we’ve had a lot of rats everywhere.
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      “There’s been a ton of rubbish outside my shop in the alley.”
      Adbura added: “I spoke to Amir Khan about it and he said, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll sort it’.
      “And it looks like he has. He’s a good man.”
      Bolton Council workers were clearing the alleyway when The Sun visited.
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      Team boss Clive Haslam said: “We struggled to drive a van down here when we arrived as there was so much debris.
      “Fridges, beds, settees, wheelie bins full of bricks and all sorts have been dumped here.
      “It’s not actually the council’s responsibility – but we were asked to come, so we did.”
      THAT’S RUBBISH
      Shopkeeper Rebaz Chalabe, 43, said: “It’s taken a long time to build – more than seven years.
      “But it looks good and will be good for the area. I have been inside and seen it.
      “It looks magnificent and will be a great place to get married.
      “Hopefully it will be good for my shop with lots more people in the area.”
      Rebaz added: “The only problem has been the rubbish.
      “You get people coming from miles away dumping all their rubbish.
      “It has become a real fly-tipping hotspot and a problem for everyone.
      “But hopefully Amir will put up CCTV cameras and fingers crossed that will stop people.”
      Neighbour Baber Sayed’s house backs onto the rubbish-filled alleyway.
      Baber, 52, said: “The rubbish has been a real problem – and I worry about all the traffic when the venue opens.
      “There will be a lot of cars coming here.”
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      Khan’s glass-fronted wedding venue looms above neighbouring homes.
      The £11.5million building is lined with palm trees and boasts its own waterfall.
      But some locals have said that the building looks it belongs to Dubai, not Bolton.
      A spokesman for the Balmayna said: “With immense joy, the wait is nearly over.
      “We will soon unveil the grand opening of The Balmayna, Bolton’s newest wedding haven.
      “A splendid project between Excellency Midlands and Amir Khan, where elegance seamlessly meets excellence.”
      ‘TOUCH OF MAGNIFICENCE’
      Khan, who splits his time between Bolton and Dubai, is set to open the luxury venue next month.
      It’s said to be the “brainchild” of the boxer, who is married to and has three children with Pakistani-American YouTuber Faryal Makhdoom.
      The venue’s website says the site will be able to host “a wedding like no other in the UK” and promises it will exceed expectations.
      It reads: “This wedding venue is the brainchild of Amir Khan, the world champion boxer, ensuring a touch of magnificence and excellence in every celebration.”
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      Khan rose to fame after claiming silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
      The now-37-year-old lost to Kell Brook in a catchweight bout in Manchester in 2022 – but was later banned for two years for testing positive for Ostarine.
      Amir Khan’s business empireWITH a fortune estimated to be worth £40million, Khan has made some shrewd decisions for a life after boxing.
      His reality show Meet the Khans: Big in Bolton gave us a glimpse into his world with wife Faryal Makhdoom and their family.
      Khan is also the co-owner of India’s Super Fight League, which has attracted hundreds of millions of viewers.
      He also founded the Super Boxing League in India, which boasts a multi-million TV deal with Sony ESPN.
      The former world champion has launched his own promotion company called Khan Promotions.
      Khan’s first signing as a promoter was English amateur champion Tal Singh.
      And he will have his pick of local fighters from Bolton and Peterborough, as well as its surrounding areas thanks to his boxing gym, the Amir Khan Academy.
      Khan also launched his academy in Islamabad with the aim of training Pakistani amateur boxers to compete in future Olympics.

      The run-down alleyway next to the BalmaynaCredit: CHRIS NEILL
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      ‘It belongs in Dubai’, neighbours fume over Amir Khan’s luxury new wedding venue boasting a WATERFALL and palm trees

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      NEIGHBOURS are fuming over Amir Kham’s luxury new wedding venue which boasts a waterfall and palm trees. The locals have slammed the extravagant Bolton site which the former world champion boxer, 37, is set to open in the coming weeks.
      Amir Khan, pictured with wife Faryal Makhdoom, is opening a wedding venue which has been slammed by localsCredit: Instagram
      The Balmayna is set to open in Bolton in MarchCredit: Jam Press Vid/The Balmayna/@fary
      Those who live nearby say it looks like a building in Dubai – where Khan spends some of his timeCredit: Jam Press Vid/The Balmayna/@fary
      Some say it doesn’t fit in with the area – and that it appears as though it should be in Dubai – while others said it looks a decade older than it is.
      The Balmayna, which translates as enamelled from Arabic, stands tall in the Greater Manchester town.
      The glass-fronted building is said to show off greenery and floral designs inside, alongside a water feature inside.
      It’s said to boast “state-of-the-art lighting”, sound systems and palm trees.
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      The site is described as “elegance seamlessly meeting excellence” – but those who live nearby aren’t so sure.
      One person said: “It’s like a building from Dubai.”
      While another added: “The design is about 10 years out of date.”
      However, others said celebrations were in order, saying: “Wow congratulations – finally it is open.”
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      In a clip advertising the opening, Khan says: “It was my dad’s idea, he wanted to start the wedding hall.”
      A spokesperson for The Balmayna said: “With immense joy, the wait is nearly over.
      “We will soon unveil the grand opening of The Balmayna, Bolton’s newest wedding haven.
      “A splendid project between Excellency Midlands and Amir Khan, where elegance seamlessly meets excellence.”
      The Sun has approached Amir’s agent for further comment.
      Khan, who spends his time between Bolton and Dubai, is set to open the luxury venue in March.
      It’s said to be the “brainchild” of the boxer, who is married to and has three children with Pakistani-American YouTuber Faryal Makhdoom.
      The venue’s website says the site will be able to host “a wedding like no other in the UK” and promises it will exceed expectations.
      It reads: “This wedding venue is the brainchild of Amir Khan, the world champion boxer, ensuring a touch of magnificence and excellence in every celebration.”
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      Khan rose to fame after claiming silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
      The now-37-year-old lost to Kell Brook in a catchweight bout in Manchester in 2022 but was later banned for two years for testing positive for Ostarine. More

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      ‘Happy’ Sadio Mane breaks silence after marrying Aisha Tamba, 19, as ex-Liverpool ace, 31, heads to Afcon with Senegal

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      SADIO Mane has finally broken his silence after tying the knot with his 19-year-old wife Aisha Tamba.The ex-Liverpool star, 31, married the teen bride in a secret ceremony just days before leading Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
      Senegal star Sadio Mane said he’s overwhelmed with joy after getting so many congratulations on his marriage with Aisha TambaCredit: Magvision Evens
      Mane tied the knot one week before the forward begins Senegal’s defence of the Africa Cup of NationsCredit: Getty
      Unlike her world-famous husband, 19-year-old Aisha has no social media presence and lives away from the spotlightCredit: Magvision Evens
      A happy Sadio spoke to local media following the Sunday wedding, admitting he was overjoyed after receiving so many congratulations.
      “Honestly, I am happy [with] the fact the president has congratulated me just as much as, well, I would say not just my team-mates,” he said late on Tuesday. 
      “I think that all the people have congratulated me and wished me [luck] so I am happy and I hope that it’ll be okay.”
      Mane also made light of jokes surrounding his marriage to his 19-year-old bride as Senegal’s president Macky Sall received the national squad ahead of AFCON.
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      “First of all, I would like to warmly congratulate our national Nianthi, Sadio Mane, who has just got married,” Sall said.
      “I called him up so that we could applaud him and wish him a happy marriage.
      “May God bless your home and your descendants. From now on you have another job apart from scoring goals.”
      The ex-Bayern Munich was seen laughing and covering his face with his hands in response to the joke alongside his teammates.
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      Mane reportedly spotted his future wife when she was 16 but didn’t approach her formally at the time.
      The legal age of consent in Senegal is 16 years of age.
      Instead, he confided in his uncle, a friend of her father, which eventually led to their union,  Sports Brief reported.
      Other reports say that his new bride was 18 years old, but there are claims on social media that she is 26.
      Pulse Sports also reported that Mane had taken care of her bills when she was in school.
      The couple’s relationship is supposed to have been kept private until their wedding earlier this week, but friends, relatives, and former teammates are said to have attended the ceremony in Dakar.
      On Tuesday night, Mane and Senegal landed in Ivory Coast for AFCON to wrap up their preparations for the tournament.
      As Mane alluded to, the Lions of Teranga have been drawn into a group that includes two of their closest neighbours.
      They will begin their championship defence against Gambia, a country almost totally surrounded by Senegal, on Monday in the political capital of Yamoussoukro.
      Senegal will then face traditional powerhouses Cameroon on January 19, followed by another local derby against southern rivals Guinea on January 23, both at Yamoussoukro.
      “We are also aware of all that awaits us,” the 31-year-old said.
      “We know that it will not be easy but what is certain is that we will get there, we will do everything we can and everything that is on our side to do you proud and especially the dream of everybody, that’s to say, to retain the title and it’s what we are going to try to do.”
      He continued: “‘Above all else, I think that the first match will be very decisive.
      ” After, as you said, it’s big teams, Gambia and Guinea are derbies, also Cameroon who need no introduction, but we are also Senegal.
      “We are going to try to do the maximum.”
      The Al-Nassr star’s comments come after videos showed his new missus beaming with joy moments before tying the knot.
      Mane’s “long-term girlfriend” was filmed grinning with happiness as she left a car, surrounded by singing friends and relatives.
      Holding hands with who appears to be a family member, Aisha is also seen greeting multiple guests as the crowds guide her to the wedding venue.
      Family, friends and fellow footballers are said to have attended the ceremony in Dakar.
      Unlike her sports star spouse, Aisha appears to remain out of the spotlight and has no presence on social media.
      According to Business Day, the couple married in a mosque in Keur Massar on Sunday – located in Dakar, Senegal’s capital.
      The pair are from the same area of Senegal.
      Snaps of the wedding were shared on Instagram and received more than 85,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
      A video was also shared of the pair sat together holding hands as they posed for pictures.
      In one snap, the pair can be seen photographed in front of a decorative sign that reads ”Mrs Mane”.
      Before their nuptials, the footballer had kept the details of his relationship private.
      But back in 2022, Mane did discuss the kind of person he was looking for as a partner.
      In an Interview with Tribune, the former Liverpool forward said: “I’ve seen a lot of girls asking me why I am not married, but sorry you might be wasting your time. The woman I marry will not be on social networks.
      “I want to marry a woman who respects God and prays well. Everyone has their own way of making their choice of love.”
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      The wedding comes after Pulse Sports reported that Mane opened a new stadium in his home town of Bambali earlier this month.
      Mane did not disclose any personal relationships during his six-year spell at Liverpool.
      Sadio insisted Senegal will do their utmost to retain the AFCON titleCredit: DATV
      Mane and Senegal landed in Ivory Coast for AFCON on Tuesday nightCredit: Getty
      Bride Aisha Tamba was seen beaming with joy as she made her way to her weddingCredit: Bayo News Network
      The 19-year-old was surrounded by singing friends and relativesCredit: Bayo News Network
      The words ‘Mrs Mane’ could be seen behind a bed they sat onCredit: Magvision Evens

      The couple looked incredibly happy to have tied the knotCredit: Instagram / @magvision_evens_official
      The pair are from the same area of SenegalCredit: Instagram / @magvision_evens_official More