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      Amir Khan’s ‘Dubai-style’ wedding venue is booked solid by rich kids SO loud we can’t open our windows, neighbours blast

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      AMIR Khan’s £11million “Dubai-style” wedding venue has left neighbours fuming as it booms out noisy music, they claim. The former boxer’s latest business venture in his hometown of Bolton has rattled locals since being open after a whopping decade build.Amir Khan, pictured with wife Faryal Makhdoom, hosted the first wedding at his new venue last weekCredit: Jam PressThe Balmayna opened this month after a 10-year buildCredit: STEVE ALLENThe former boxer has tried to give it a Dubai-feel by putting in fake palm treesCredit: STEVE ALLENAlley ways behind the venue were recently blighted by fly tippersCredit: STEVE ALLENHosting its first do on Saturday, the extravagant Balmayna disturbed residents in nearby terraced houses with “hundreds of guests” piling into the three-storey building and blocking roads. The imposing glass-fronted building’s location is a far-cry from the United Arab Emirates’ city as it stands next to a tyre fitters, a car wash and several takeaways. Inside however looks lavish boasting marble floors, chandeliers and a real-life waterfall – along with some plastic palm trees.One resident – who said the location was an “odd place” for the wedding venue – said she’d been disturbed by loud music on its opening night. read more on khanThe anonymous homeowner said: “I’m also worried it might lead to too much traffic.“It is a concern because lots of families have more than one car and we have parking problems already.“It’s an odd place to build such an extravagant wedding venue for hundreds of guests.”The woman added that her family had lived in the area for 25 years and she would have preferred the former brownfield site to be converted into a “green space for locals to enjoy”.Most read in BoxingAnother resident said she had no choice but to keep her windows closed last Saturday to shut out the noise. “I was trying to watch TV, I heard someone playing music outside but I didn’t realise there was a wedding on at first.Amir Khan blasted for posing with machine-gun toting ‘squad’ as his wife asks ‘do you think you’re a gangster’ “It seemed to start around 5pm and last until 9pm.“I also saw cars turning around in the road outside. They were causing a bit of congestion and didn’t seem to know where they were going.”She added: “We’ll just have to see what happens when they have more weddings.“The noise and traffic issues could bother some people.“Personally, I’m not that bothered – but I don’t have a car any more.“I’d be more worried if the music goes on to two or three in the morning.”Other residents said they weren’t concerned about The Balmayna being so close to their homes.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.

      Mohammed Mubashar Ecohsan, 42, described Khan as an “icon”, adding: “I am sure he’s followed all the correct protocols.“The council must have looked at the potential problems.”Ali Hai, 35, who runs the nearby RB Cornershop convenience store, said he hoped the venue would bring in extra customers.“I think it’s good for businesses and good for the area in general,” he said.“But I’m not sure all the residents won’t have problems.”The venue has previously been blighted by fly-tipping and some residents have complained that it doesn’t fit in with the local area.Some locals even moaned of rats scurrying around the streets. The Balmayna – named after the Arabic word for enamelled – is a project between weddings and events company Excellency Midlands and Bolton-born Khan, 37.Khan received planning permission for the multi-million project in 2013.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut in the following years it was repeatedly rocked by setbacks as costs spiralled to more than £11m.The venue was contacted for comment.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. 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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      Inside Taylor Ward’s bachelorette weekend as Riyad Mahrez’s wife prepares for THIRD wedding

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      TAYLOR WARD enjoyed a lavish bachelorette bash with pals over the weekend as she prepared for her third wedding with Riyad Mahrez.The happy couple met in 2020, before tying the knot for the first time in January 2022.Tyalor Ward posed in a glamorous white dressCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe influencer is set to marry Mahrez for a third timeCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxTaylor enjoyed a bachelorette party with her closest palsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe group posed in white cowgirl hatsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxTaylor has been with former Man City star Ryad Mahrez since 2020Credit: SplashThey wed again in London’s West End in September last year, and are now set to make it third time’s the charm this summer.With Mahrez based in Jeddah, Taylor enjoyed a lavish weekend with friends ahead of her big day.She shared a series of snaps from her exciting night out to her 2.9million followers.Influencer Taylor, 26, captioned her post: “Bachelorette weekend.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”With all my family and favourite people, had a ball, can we do it all again please?”In the snaps, Taylor posed in a glamorous white dress.She smiled and pouted while hanging out with friends, while she also showed off a heart-shaped cake with the message “Wifey: #MrsMahrezToBe”.The social media star posted a snap of her pristine bed with heart shaped balloons.Most read in FootballTaylor had an amazing night with her palsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxShe showed off her bed with an assortment of balloonsCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxTaylor also posted a snap of her cakeCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxShe received this portrait of MahrezCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxWhile in another snap she and her pals wore white cowgirl hats.She also showed off a bouquet of flowers, as well as a portrait of her man Mahrez.Man City star Riyad Mahrez works out in gym with stunning fiance and daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire Taylor Ward Taylor starred in Amazon Prime Video’s “Married to the Game series” which was released in February.The programme followed six Wags, including Taylor, through their home lives.It showed Taylor’s tearful reaction as Mahrez, 33, told her that he was leaving Manchester City for Saudi Arabia.After being seen crying, Taylor said: “Riyad rung me and basically told me ‘we’re moving to Saudi’.”She then added: “I’m going to be sat here at home on my own.”Mahrez then brutally responded by saying: “It’s part of the game isn’t it.”According to Closer magazine, Taylor has received plenty of interest from TV bosses following her Prime Video appearance.They claim that she has “proved to be a big hit” – and that she thinks more telly opportunities “would be amazing”, despite Mahrez being “less keen”.Taylor danced in front of the cameraCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxShe received plenty of gifts including flowersCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe group went out in a lavish settingCredit: Instagram / taylorwardxThe Algerian winger has played 29 times since leaving the reigning Treble-winners for Al-Ahli.He has scored 10 times for his new team, who sit third in the Saudi Pro League.Last month, The Sun revealed that Mahrez’s ex-wife Rita Johal, with whom he has two daughters, has signed up for a new TV show about Wags.Rita, 31, is set to feature alongside Lauryn Goodman, mother of two of Kyle Walker’s children.READ MORE SUN STORIESA source said: “Lauryn and Rita are on board for the docuseries. They have stories to tell and will be given free rein.“Both want to put their records straight. Kyle and Riyad won’t know what’s hit them when it airs.”Mahrez was previously married to Rita JohalCredit: Getty – ContributorRita, 31, is set to feature in a new Wags TV showCredit: Nick Obank – The Sun More

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      Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs to become dad for third time aged 50 with lingerie model girlfriend, 36

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      RYAN Giggs is set to become a dad for the third time aged 50.The Manchester United legend and girlfriend Zara Charles, 36, are expecting a baby later this year.Ryan Giggs, 50, is expecting a baby later this year with girlfriend Zara Charles, 36The Manchester United legend with kids Zach and Libby after a Premier League title win in 2011Credit: ReutersStacey, who divorced Giggs in 2017, is said to have given the couple her blessingCredit: The Picture Library LtdGiggs, who has two kids from a previous marriage, and mum-of-one Zara are said to be “delighted”.Friends of the couple said they were excitedly planning for their baby’s arrival later this year.Giggs is already dad to Sheffield United footballer son Zach, 17, plus daughter Libby, 19, from his marriage to Stacey Cooke.Lingerie model Zara — his partner since 2021 — also has a daughter from a previous marriage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe delighted couple have told close family, and their exes, about their happy news.A source said: “Ryan was nervous about what his kids would think but they’ve got to know Zara over the last few years and really like her.“They’re happy because they know he’s happy.“But they’ve joked that he might struggle with the early mornings and lack of sleep.Most read in Football“Ryan and Zara are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents again.“They have a very solid, loving relationship and are building a long-term future together.Ryan Giggs is cleared and WON’T face another retrial as domestic abuse case over ‘attacking ex Kate Greville’ collapses“Their life is very simple, they go for walks, they go for coffees and love keeping fit.”A separate source said Stacey — who divorced Giggs in 2017 after ten years of marriage — has also given her blessing.’Blended family’She, Giggs and Zara spent Christmas together in December 2022 as a “blended family”, a source confirmed.They added: “Stacey approves of Zara. Her and Ryan have been through a lot but they have moved on and she’s only interested in him being happy, because that makes him a good dad to their kids. There is no animosity.”In November Giggs celebrated his 50th birthday with a trip to Dubai with Zara, who surprised him by having red rose petals scattered across their hotel bed.She posted: “Yesterday was my best friend’s Big Birthday. Happy 50th, Ryan. “So grateful we got to spend it in one of our happy places. I will love you forever.”Zara and Ryan are said to be ‘delighted’ at the news, the pair pictured this monthCredit: BackGridFriends of the couple said they were excitedly planning for their baby’s arrivalCredit: BackGridStacey approves of ZaraSourceThe couple live in a £2.1million, seven-bedroom mansion which Giggs bought last year.Zara supported him through his assault trial after he was charged with attacking his ex-lover Kate Greville and her sister Emma during a drunken row at his home in Worsley, Gtr Manchester, in November 2020.He was also charged with controlling coercive behaviour towards PR executive Kate during their three-year relationship.During the trial, the jury was told how Kate had accused Giggs of cheating on her with several women, including Zara.In a goodbye letter Kate penned to Giggs, she wrote: “You and Zara were also in a full-on relationship for a year. “I could go on but I think that’s enough. You got your guy from Harrods to send her shoes, bags, and dresses.”A jury failed to reach a verdict in August 2022 and Giggs — who always denied any wrongdoing — made a point of publicly thanking “my girlfriend Zara” for support.He faced a retrial but in 2023 the Crown Prosecution Service withdrew all charges after Kate said she did not want to give evidence, citing the toll the first trial had taken on her mental health. Judge Hilary Manley then told Manchester crown court: “I formally enter not guilty verdicts in respect of each of the three counts.”Giggs’s lawyer Chris Daw said at the time: “Mr Giggs is deeply relieved the prosecution has finally come to an end after almost three years in which he’s been fighting throughout to clear his name.“He’s now been found not guilty of all the charges and going forward would like to rebuild his life and career as an innocent man.”Giggs stepped down from his job as Wales national team manager in June 2022 ahead of the first trial. He has since been trying to rebuild his life out of the spotlight.Last month it emerged he was working again as Salford City’s director of football.Giggs is co-owner of the League Two club along with his ex-United team-mates Gary and Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes.Ryan and Zara are thrilled at the prospect of becoming parents againSourceFlying winger Giggs joined the Red Devils as a 14-year-old and went on to win 13 Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups and two Champions Leagues.He made 963 appearances and managed the club for four games at the end of the 2014 season after David Moyes was sacked.He then worked as an assistant to Louis van Gaal for two years before leaving when Jose Mourinho was appointed manager.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe won 64 Wales caps and was appointed national team boss in January 2018. Current boss Rob Page was appointed in his place in 2022.Giggs and his girlfriend live in a £2.1million mansion which he bought last yearCredit: Getty – ContributorThe football legend outside Manchester Crown Court during his trialCredit: PA More

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      England games set to clash with over 7,000 weddings this summer – with most popular date landing on a major Euro match

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      ENGLAND games this summer are set to clash with over 7,000 weddings.The most popular date to tie a knot is predicted to fall on a major match between England and Denmark.7,000 couples could be tying a know on the day of a crucial England gameCredit: GettyFootball fans admit they would sneak away from a wedding to watch a matchCredit: PAEnglish team is expected to face Denmark on June 20 for the group stage of the European competition.But this June will not only kick off the start of UEFA Euro championship but also the most popular wedding season.June has always been known among brides as the best time to say “I do.”Statistician Ed Jefferson compiled data of which days had the highest wedding frequencies and set it side by side with England match dates in the previous years.read more on footballBased on his findings, he has revealed that more than 7,000 weddings might take place on the same day as an England game.Dream weddings could turn into a nightmare with guests enthralled by the football instead of the couple.About 80 per cent of future spouses are already anxious about their big day coinciding with an England match, according to a poll of 2,000 fans, commissioned by Snickers.Footy fans have even admitted that they would secretly watch a game during a wedding or constantly peak at their phone to check the score.Most read in FootballOne in ten would go as far as sneaking out to a pub during the nuptials as to not miss a minute of the match.Other fans (13 per cent) would encourage the couple to screen the game at the venue.UEFA Euro 2024: The glamorous life of WAGsSnickers could make that suggestion a reality as they offer a football screening room to one lucky couple if their wedding day lands on a key England game.Kerry Cavanaugh, from Snickers, said: “We all know that feeling of scoring an own goal, that moment of realisation when you’ve turned up at the wrong grounds or when you hear crowds cheering at a goal just as you’ve nipped to get a hot dog.“That’s why, this summer we are helping the out the nation’s fans by offering brides and grooms, whose wedding falls on an England game day, to win the ultimate screening room and avoid scoring an own goal on their big day.”Booking a wedding on a crucial matchday has been named one of the biggest “own goals” along with forgetting your tickets at home when you get to the stadium.Other “own goals” included missing a goal to get food and leaving early because they believe their team has lost only for them to tie.TOP-10 FOOTBALL OWN GOALS
      1. Leaving the tickets at home when arriving at the stadium2. Leaving early because they think the team as lost, only for them to equalise3. Missing a goal to get food/drink4. Missing a game altogether because they got the kick off time wrong5. Sleeping through a game6. Arriving late for a game7. Accidently wearing the same colours of the opposing team8. Booking a wedding on an important game day9. Accidentally planning a date on the same day as a key football match10. Sitting next to the fans playing drums More

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      David de Gea and pop star wife Edurne’s friends and family ‘KIDNAPPED’ on wedding day.. but not all is as it seems

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      DAVID DE GEA’S wife Edurne Garcia has revealed they “kidnapped” friends and family at their wedding last year.Former Manchester United keeper De Gea, 33, tied the knot with singer and presenter Edurne, 38, in July 2023, the same day his contract expired at Old Trafford.David de Gea married Edurne Garcia in July last yearCredit: SplashThe pair pranked their friends and family on their special dayCredit: instagram @edurnityAnd the couple, who have a daughter Yanay, 3, had a surprise in store for their loved ones to go with the cocktail party, zip line and foam party.Speaking on the Spanish show “El Hormiguero” as reported by Marca, Edurne said: “My intention was to get married once in my life and I was clear that it had to be big and something that represented David and me.”The ceremony, the cocktail party and so on are very good, but after the cocktail party I wanted it to be a surprise and that it was an unforgettable day for the guests. “So, we did a kind of gymkhana and at dinner, during the desserts, I ‘kidnapped’ all the guests and put them in vans.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEdurne, who represented Spain in Eurovision nine years ago, added: “There were like 20 kidnappers. I’m very playful, I like to play.”I like escape rooms, I like people to have a good time. It’s true that I thought about myself and maybe the guests didn’t feel like it. But it is also true that they all had a great time.”I ‘kidnapped’ them and took them to another place where I had prepared a gymkhana for them with games like ‘El comecocos’ (Pac Man) or ‘Fortnite’ for them to play.”Then, after that yes, there was another fun fair that was the zip line and the foam party, which was an illusion that I had had all my life.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDe Gea is still without a club nearly one year on from his Man Utd exit.He has been linked with a move to the likes of Newcastle and Barcelona.Unemployed David de Gea smiles on family bike ride with wife Edurne after ex-Man Utd star makes huge transfer decisionBut he is yet to put pen to paper and was seen at the weekend spending Easter in the Bahamas with Edurne and Yanay. More

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      Football’s first openly-gay star, 24, gets engaged to electrician partner with incredible proposal on pitch

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      FOOTBALL’S first openly-gay star has got engaged to his electrician partner with an incredible on-pitch proposal.Josh Cavallo, 24, came out as gay in October 2021, becoming the only active male professional footballer at the time to do so.Football’s first openly-gay player has got engaged to his partnerJosh Cavallo popped the question at Adelaide United’s stadiumThe Adelaide United star was hailed for his bravery by fans around the globe, with several other players inspired by his actions.And three-and-a-half years later, Cavallo is now engaged to his partner Leighton MorrellThe ace popped the question at Adelaide’s Copper Stadium.And he thanks his Australian club for providing a “safe space in football.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCavallo said: “Starting this year with my fiance. Thank you Adelaide for helping set up this surprise.“You have provided a safe space in football, one that I never in my dreams thought could ever be possible.“To share this special moment on the pitch, where it all started.”Fans congratulated the happy couple on their news.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGOne said: “Huge congratulations to you both.”Another declared: “Good luck for you two.”Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanCavallo came out in 2021 and has inspired several other gay footballersCredit: APCavallo thanked Adelaide for their supportCredit: PAOne noted: “Absolute scenes, congrats!”Another added: “How exciting it was done in a place where you have been so comfortable in your own skin.”When Cavallo came out in 2021, he posted an emotional message to the world.He said: “I’m a footballer and I’m gay. All I want to do is play football and be treated equally.”I’m tired of trying to perform at the best of your ability and to live this double life, it’s exhausting.”I thought that people would think of me differently when they found out. They would start treating me differently.”They would start saying bad things about me or making fun out of me. That’s not the case. If anything, you would earn more respect from people.”He added: “I have been fighting my sexuality for over six years now, and I’m glad I can put that to rest.”For the people that know me personally, you’ll know I’m a private person. Growing up, I always felt the need to hide myself because I was ashamed.”Ashamed I would never be able to do what I loved and be gay. “Hiding who I truly am, to pursue a dream I always wished for as a kid, to play football and be treated equally never felt like a reality.”Being a gay closeted footballer, I’ve had to learn to mask my feelings in order to fit the mould of a professional footballer.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Growing up being gay and playing football were just two worlds that hadn’t crossed paths before.”I’ve lived my life assuming that this was a topic never to be spoken about.” 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