Barcelona confirm leaked Lionel Messi contract is genuine but deny all responsibility

new love of gardening and the great outdoors.Having spent the past eight years gracing the covers of glossy magazines and strutting down runways in fashion weeks across the world, the 23-year-old has given it all up to become a horticulturist.Ms Gardner is one of a growing number of people who in recent years have quit their jobs to embark on careers that bring them closer to nature.For the former Harper’s Bazaar model, who grew up in the Outback in Australia, it was the devastating bushfires of 2019 that forced her to reconsider her impact on the planet.“It really hit home for me,” she said. “I realised how disconnected I was from my upbringing and how me flying for work every week was incredibly unsustainable.

Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse broke Strictly viewers' hearts last month when the popular dancer announced she was leaving the long-running show to focus on other projects.Her partners on the programme included Kelvin Fletcher and Bill Bailey, with whom she lifted the glitterball in 2019 and 2020, but behind the scenes she's loyal to one man – her husband Marius Iepure.MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood talks Oti Mabuse exit: 'It's brilliant news'You might know that Romanian-born Marius is a fellow dancer who appeared in group dances on Strictly in 2017 and you've probably guessed that he's one of Oti's biggest supporters.But do you know how the couple met and what they've each said about what keeps them together? Read on to find out more…WATCH: Oti Mabuse dances with husband following Strictly exitOti and Marius were introduced by another beloved member of the Strictly family – Oti's eldest sister and judge on the show, Motsi Mabuse!  Motsi suggested some male professionals for Oti to trial as dance partners after she moved from South Africa to Germany.MORE: Oti Mabuse's two destination weddings were nothing like sister Motsi's – detailsSEE: Dancing on Ice's Oti Mabuse's unexpected home gym where she stays fitMarius proved to be Oti's top choice and the talented pair not only won the German National Show Dance Championships and finished second at the World Latin Championships but also fell in love, going on to tie the knot in 2014. Oti and Marius started out as dance partners It wasn't all smooth sailing between the pair, however, as Oti has since admitted.

Kate Beckinsale just honored her mother in the sweetest way. The star was inundated with love as she shared an emotional tribute to her mom, Judy Loe, on Instagram.MORE: Kate Beckinsale surprises fans with video from inside her insane living roomTo commemorate her 75th birthday, Kate shared a series of pictures and videos of adorable moments and throwbacks of the English model, including a heartwarming video of the two dancing together as Kate wore pink button-down pajamas. Kate is Judy's daughter with late actor Richard Beckinsale, who passed away in 1979.

Oti Mabuse is typically still snoozing when her husband, fellow dancing pro Marius Lepure wakes up - and she might still be in bed when the clock hits midday. However she has just revealed the reason she feels absolutely "no guilt" about lying in.Long before everyone else's alarm sounds out, Oti initially makes the earliest start of all."I’m an extreme early bird," she confessed to Women's Health magazine, "so I’ll wake up at three o’clock in the morning!"The star then sits up in bed checking her emails and text messages while the rest of the nation is peacefully slumbering.She even uses her shockingly early starts as an opportunity to choreograph new dance routines."I’ll look at the current routine for things we can improve on," she explained.Though the time she starts her day would likely leave most breakfast show hosts looking lazy, Oti then flexes another boss move - and goes back to bed."I’ll go back to sleep and wake up again at about eight o’clock when I can hear my husband getting up," she revealed."But if I don’t have Strictly it won’t be until 12pm – I have no guilt for lying in."Aside from that energy surge in the middle of the night, Oti's routine on her days off rivals any night owl's. She shrugs off claims that she's eccentric, explaining: "Three o’clock is just when my body tells me to wake up!"I usually wake up slow, not tired or energetic, but once I’m fully awake that’s when the going gets going!"Giving a further insight into her routine, she confessed: "I do really high intensity interval workouts."It’s either the treadmill or the assault bike, and I do lots of squats, weights and functional training.

Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, just a mere five days after she had competed in the London Olympics.The sports star was partnered with Brendan Cole and has recalled how "clumsy" the pair were together, causing struggles behind-the-scenes.The couple made it to week eight of the show, before being eliminated for their rendition of the Salsa.Speaking to Express.co.uk about the experience, she said: "Honestly, the pair of us were just really clumsy."It was really funny, just always tripping over or slipping over."During the Quickstep I had to run up a couple of stairs and I fell down at the last minute on some cases that were part of the stage set.She continued: "In rehearsals Brendan hit on my skirt and I tripped on the stairs, but in the performance, he tripped over at the last minute, and then pretended it didn’t happen."We just smiled and tried to ignore it.

The couple that works together, stays together! As Avril Lavigne pieced together her Love Sux album, she enlisted her boyfriend, Mod Sun, to help with some of the tracks.

Luis Suarez has blasted those responsible for leaking former teammate Lionel Messi's contract to the press.

Lionel Messi continues to be linked with a summer move to Paris Saint-Germain as the Argentinean's future remains very much up in the air.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has admitted that he is "not convinced" by theories about Lionel Messi ’s situation.

Lionel Messi is sticking to his promise over his Barcelona future by keeping Man City and PSG waiting over his decision.

Ronald Koeman accused Angel Di Maria of disrespect after the Paris-Saint Germain midfielder hinted he could team up with Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi is reportedly prepared to sue five Barcelona officials over details of his £492million contract being leaked to the Spanish press last weekend.Messi, who put pen to paper on the astronomical deal back in 2017, has been left seething after details of his hefty salary were revealed in El Mundo on Sunday.The Spanish outlet’s report claims he is the highest-paid sportsman of all time, taking home an eye-watering salary of £123million per year at Barca.But according to Catalan radio station RAC1, Messi is readying legal action against five individuals he believes are behind the leak.The report states those individuals, whom Messi knows had access to the contract, are: Former Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu, CEO Oscar Grau,

straight to your inboxRonald Koeman admits he is not confident that Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona next season. Messi, one of the greatest players there has ever been in the game, has spent his entire professional career at the Nou Camp after coming through their academy but was involved in a furious standoff with the club last summer when his attempt to leave was blocked.

Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporte has revealed he sent a text message to Lionel Messi after details of the Argentinean star's contract were leaked.

Barcelona have been told they made a mistake in the Lionel Messi transfer sage last summer - as they should have sold him.

Jamie Carragher has given his verdict on football's perennial debate of who is the better player out of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has given his take on the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate, with the Sky Sports pundit opting for Messi.Carragher explained that he has "possibly more respect for Ronaldo" because of his mentality but he believes that Messi "does things that other players can't do.Speaking to Guillem Balague on the Pure Football Podcast, Carragher said: "Messi, I've never changed that.

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has given an update on Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain after the Ligue 1 outfit made a ploy for the striker.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly rejected a huge financial offer from Saudi Arabia to be the face of their latest tourism drive.

The FUT 21 Team of the Year (TOTY) Ultimate XI has finally been confirmed, kicking off the biggest promo of the FUT calendar.

Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest footballer of all time.