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    Mikel Arteta ready to break the bank for a top striker – even if it costs more than Arsenal’s transfer budget

    MIKEL ARTETA hinted Arsenal could break  the bank for the right striker — comparing this summer  window to overspending on a lavish wedding.The Gunners need an elite No 9 and are eyeing up Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.Newcastle’s Alexander Isak would surely attract the biggest feeCredit: PASporting ace Viktor Gyokeres has long been on Arsenal’s radarCredit: AlamySome observers reckon Leipzig hero Benjamin Sesko is still rawCredit: GettyBoth Gyokeres, 26,  and Sesko, 21, could cost £60-70million while Isak, 25, is valued as high as £150m by Toon chiefs.Arsenal splashed out £105m on midfielder Declan Rice in July 2023 — and could splurge up to £200m in this window.Boss Arteta said: “The budget is like when you have your wedding, you plan with your wife and give her a budget.“It’s never less — it’s always more. Normally this happens. You prepare for different scenarios.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWS“There are so many variables that can happen but there is a budget.”Arsenal appear to be favouring Swedish striker Gyokeres — who has 95 goals in 100 games for Sporting in Portugal.Slovenian Sesko is seen as a top talent but there are fears he is still raw.Arteta will get another close look at his dream target Isak on Sunday when they host Newcastle.Most read in FootballMikel Arteta is finally ready to splash out big on a frontmanCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe Emirates chief has signed a number of stars with Prem experience — such as David Raya, Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino.Asked why, Arteta added: “Sometimes it has been a thoughtful decision and sometimes it has been an opportunity.Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior turns director as he films twerk queen Wag doing raunchy dance routine in water “Sometimes it has just been luck. But there’s an element of understanding the league that brings the adaptation time lower and the risk lower.”Meanwhile, the Gunners have also been linked with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.The Brazilian has bagged 12 goals and 10 assists in 50 games for the Spanish giants this season.Rodrygo is reportedly a potential option for the GunnersCredit: Getty More

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    ‘I find it very difficult to dress’ – Laura Woods shares rare update as TNT Sports host wows in pink dress

    LAURA WOODS has given a heartfelt update as she celebrated a friend’s wedding.Woods shared some glamorous photos from the event alongside fiancé, Adam Collard and baby boy, Leo Ernie Collard.Laura Woods shared a heartfelt update as she celebrated a friend’s weddingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/She shared pictures of herself alongside Adam Collard and baby LeoCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Woods revealed she has ‘struggled to dress’ since giving birth to baby Leo in JulyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/Woods has 749,000 followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/laurawoodsy/The award-winning presenter gave birth to Leo in January after announcing her pregnancy last July.Woods has taken a step back from life in the spotlight and regular social media posts as she gets to grips with being a new mum.After recently celebrating Mother’s Day, the 37-year-old was seen celebrating the marriage of one of her friends.She was seen wearing a stunning pink bridesmaid dress, while Collard and Leo looked dapper in their own sharp suits.READ MORE ON LAURA WOODSBut Woods saved a special shout-out to the makers of her bridesmaid dress as she revealed she has had difficulty dressing since becoming a mum for the first time.Taking to her Instagram, where she has 749,000 followers, she said: “This bridesmaid dress is from Six Stories btw. Not a gift, I brought it and loved it. “Actually wore two of theirs! They’re a lovely business so wanted to give them a shoutout.”Woods continued: “I find it very difficult to dress since having my little man, unless it’s in a tracksuit.Most read in Football”So very grateful I found them.”She then also shared who made the suit jacket for baby Leo, adding: “And House of Cavani made this little jacket for Leo.”Laura Woods gives birth to first child with Adam Collard as couple reveal sweet name in adorable post Pregnancy Myths explainedThere are a lot of strange myths around pregnancy – and some of them may surprise you…Is it okay to eat prawns when you’re pregnant?Can you have sex during a pregnancy? Can you get a tattoo while you’re pregnantIs it safe to take paracetamol when you’re pregnant?Can you eat mozzarella when you’re pregnant? More

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    Annie Kilner puts wedding ring back ON despite filing for divorce from Kyle Walker

    WAG Annie Kilner has been spotted still wearing her wedding ring, despite her impending divorce.Annie, who has four children with Kyle Walker, has been seen attending a red carpet event whilst still wearing her wedding ring.Annie Kilner was spotted wearing her wedding ringCredit: SplashAnnie was seen with a ring onCredit: BackGridShe shares four children with KyleCredit: SplashAppearing at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, Annie posed up a storm with a gal pal as they attended a glitzy ladies lunch together.Dressed in a burgundy dress, one accessory Annie was unlikely to be wearing was her wedding ring but she’s kept it firmly on her ring finger despite being in the midst of a divorce to Kyle.The couple have been wed for three years and were childhood sweethearts who met in Sheffield as teenagers.Yet the couple only got married in November 2021 during an intimate ceremony at Mottram Hall in Cheshire.More on Annie KilnerTheir wedding came as a surprise after Kyle was involved in various sex scandals, including with Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown and then later Celebs Go Dating star Lauryn Goodman.He fathered two children with Goodman, Annie filed for divorce from footballer Kyle in October, seeking an end to their three year marriage.Divorce papers were served to Kyle, leaving the footballer ‘stunned’.Most read in FootballA source said: “Kyle was stunned when he got the papers.”He’s spoken to Annie about them and they are discussing the next steps.Lauryn Goodman reported Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner to the cops after disturbing WhatsApp messages”This doesn’t necessarily mean they will divorce.”This is as much Annie flexing her muscles as it is anything else.”She wants Kyle to know she’s not messing about. But if this is a bluff, it may well back-fire.”The couple separated at Christmas after Kyle was exposed for fathering a second child with Instagram influencer and mistress Lauryn Goodman.This is believed to be it for Annie with previously said in an exclusive interview with us: “What he has done to me and our children is obscene.”I can’t begin to put it into words.”In late March last year he was unfaithful with a reality TV star.”I found out a month later and was broken by it.”He begged me to take him back but by July he was at it again.”Not even three months later and someone was pregnant. My youngest was one. Who does that?READ MORE SUN STORIES”I don’t think I’ll ever be the same again because of what he’s done.”I’ve tried to hate him but how can I hate the man my kids love so much?”Kyle Walker was said to be left ‘stunned’ by the divorce papersCredit: GettyAnnie Kilner and Kyle Walker wed in November 2021 despite his various sex scandalsCredit: GettyKyle and Annie’s relationship historyEarly years – Kyle and Annie first meet in Sheffield when she was 15 and he was 17Euro 2016 – Walker caught messaging Playboy model Carla HoweApril 2019 – Annie dumps Kyle after his alleged romps with reality TV star Laura BrownApril 2020 – Kyle allegedly hosts sex party with two escorts during covid-19 lockdownFebruary 2020 – Lauryn Goodman gives birth to Kairo, her son with WalkerNovember 2021 – Walker and Kilner marry in secretMarch 2023 – Lauryn announces her second pregnancySpring 2023 – Kyle allegedly flashes and kisses another woman in a Vodka Revolution bar in CheshireAugust 2023 – Lauryn gives birth to a daughterJanuary 2024 – Annie announces split from Kyle after two years of marriage. It emerges Kyle is the dad of Lauryn’s second child. Kyle begs for forgiveness in exclusive Sun interview. Lauryn brands him a ‘pathological narcissist’October 2024 – Annie files for divorce More

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    Ex-Brazil striker Hulk to marry his ex-wife’s NIECE in huge beachfront wedding ceremony

    EX-BRAZIL striker Hulk has organised a beachfront wedding ceremony to marry his ex-wife’s niece.According to Portal Leodias, Hulk is due to marry Camila Angelo in December after they already tied the knot at a civil ceremony in 2020.Hulk poses with his wife Camila AngeloCredit: NewsflashCamila is the niece of Hulk’s ex-wifeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJeod9LceX/Hulk’s former wife Iran, left, pictured with her niece CamilaThe footballer was previously married to Camila’s aunt, Iran Angelo, with the couple together for 12 years.They have three children together; sons Ian and Tiago, and a daughter, Alice, who are already cousins to his new wife.Hulk stunned many in 2020 when he married Camila following the end of his 12-year relationship with Iran.Now their wedding ceremony is set to take place on a beach on the coast of Paraiba.READ MORE IN footballThe couple welcomed their second child, Aisha, into the world in June after daughter Zaya was born in April 2022.Hulk scored 11 goals in 49 games for Brazil between 2009 and 2021 and was part of the Confederations Cup-winning squad in 2013.At club level be came a star Porto between 2008 and 2012, which included him a Europa League and four league medals.The 38-year-old also enjoyed spells with Zenit St Petersburg in Russia and Shanghai SIPG.Most read in FootballReports of Hulk and Camila’s relationship emerged in December 2019, just five months after his marriage with Iran ended.The couple married in September 2020 while Hulk was still playing in China for Shanghai SIPG following his split from the mother of his three other children – two sons and a daughter.It is believed Hulk told his family about his relationship with Camila in December 2019 – including his children.Watch ex-Brazil star Hulk incredibly miss from a yard out with chance that was easier to score for Atletico Mineiro More

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

    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’

    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

    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

    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