Wife of Man City star, Kyle Walker, files for divorce over husband’s two children with another woman
Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker’s estranged wife, Annie Kilner has reportedly filed for divorce from the footballer a few years after the couple said ‘I do’ following the ongoing scandals surrounding his infidelities.
Kyle, 34, who wed childhood sweetheart Kilner, 33, in 2021, has been involved in a paternity scandal after he secretly fathered two children with influencer Lauryn Goodman during ‘brief flings’.
Annie had taken the footballer back after his first affair but struggled to keep up appearances after he went behind her back for a second time with Lauryn.
She discovered Lauryn’s second child was her husband’s after she was sent a devastating text on December 27, while pregnant with her fourth baby with the defender.
In the message, Lauryn said: “Hey it’s Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter.”
Shortly after Goodman confirmed the paternity of Kinara, 1, Annie and Kyle briefly separated.
Now, sources claim it is finally over for the couple who met while at school and Annie isn’t holding back as she’s gearing her lawyers to allegedly fight for half of Kyle’s whopping £27 million fortune.
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Reports claim that Kyle and Annie are no longer on speaking terms and the England national team vice-captain has also instructed his own legal aids.
It’s believed that Kyle was served the papers by Annie ten days ago and has been sleeping separately from his wife for a number of days, despite being in the same home.
“Kyle was stunned when he got the papers,” a source told The Sun. They added: “He’s spoken to Annie about them and they are discussing the next steps. This doesn’t necessarily mean they will divorce. She wants Kyle to know she’s not messing about. But if this is a bluff, it may well back-fire.”
A source told MailOnline: “She is divorcing Kyle because she just can’t forgive him for what he’s done to her. She can’t get over it. She has tried. Kyle seems to have accepted it’s over. He’s been happier in the last week or so. Like the weight of the world’s been lifted from his shoulders.” Despite the turmoil in his personal life, Walker appears to be keeping them at the back of his mind after he was spotted on a golf course in Cheshire on Tuesday, appearing to not have a care in the world.
Kyle has previously admitted his regret at hurting Annie due to his extramarital affairs. He said: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility. I made idiot choices and idiot decisions.”
Speaking previously to the Mirror, a source said: “Annie and Kyle are looking forward to a resolution of the whole situation and hope that this latest chapter brings them just that.” It comes after Kyle was hurled in front of a Royal Courts of Justice about the two children he shares with Goodman.
Our source went on to add: “All they want is to work on their relationship, in private, to see what the future holds for them and their young family but have been unable to with the glare of the media – often led by Lauryn. Kyle has taken responsibility for what he called his ‘idiotic choices’ and will always provide for Lauryn’s children financially.”
Super Eagles seal AFCON 2025 spot, draw 1-1 against Benin
Victor Osimhen’s late header helped the Super Eagles of Nigeria secure a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in Abidjan, clinching their qualification for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Benin, playing their matches in Côte d’Ivoire, took an early lead in the 16th minute when Mohammed Tijani headed in a short corner.
The goal followed a period of sustained pressure from the Beninoise side on the Nigerian defence.
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Benin nearly doubled their advantage shortly afterwards, but goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made a crucial save to keep Nigeria in the game.
Osimhen threatened as the first half progressed, with a powerful header that narrowly missed the target.
In the second half, Benin came close again, but a shot veered inches wide of the right post, sparing the Eagles further trouble.
With nine minutes remaining, Osimhen rose to the occasion, connecting with a precise cross from Moses Simon to level the score at 1-1.
With this result, the Super Eagles top Group D with 11 points from five matches, while Benin hold second place with seven points.
BREAKING: Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali.
This result leaves Rwanda with five points from five matches, rendering them unable to surpass Nigeria in the standings, even if they win their upcoming match against the Super Eagles in Uyo.
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Currently, Nigeria leads Group D with 10 points, followed by Benin with six points, Rwanda with five, and Libya at the bottom with four points.
Benin remains in contention for the second qualification spot and will face Nigeria in a crucial match tonight.
Libya is set to host Benin in the final Group D game on Monday.
Mike Tyson back in ring to face Youtuber Paul
Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Friday for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.
Tyson, who terrorised the heavyweight division during an imperious reign in the late 1980s, is lacing up the gloves once more to take on Youtuber Jake Paul, 27, in an officially sanctioned fight at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas.
The fight, which will be comprised of eight two-minute rounds, was initially due to take place in July but was postponed in May after Tyson required medical treatment on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles after vomiting blood due to a bleeding ulcer.
That gory mid-air emergency has provided another piece of ammunition for the numerous critics who have condemned Friday’s contest as a macabre circus act that poses an unacceptable level of risk for Tyson, who last graced a professional ring in 2005, when he was beaten via a technical knockout after quitting on his stool against Irish journeyman Kevin McBride.
“Twenty years ago, Mike Tyson retired from boxing, and was shot to pieces, right? I mean, completely shot,” the prominent British fight promoter Eddie Hearn said this week.
“If anyone thinks that Mike Tyson should be in a ring at this age, you either have absolutely no emotional feelings toward the man, or you’re an idiot. It shouldn’t be happening.”
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Hearn’s rival promoter Frank Warren echoed those sentiments.
“Mike Tyson is 58 years of age and he shouldn’t be fighting,” Warren said after the bout was announced. “It’s as simple as that.
“Anyone with an ounce of brains knows that it is ridiculous. You can be on a motorway stuck in a traffic jam and you get to the end of it and all it is is people who have stopped to look at a crash — and that’s what this is.”
Tyson, who US reports say is being paid around $20 million for Friday’s contest, has brushed off the concerns for his wellbeing, insisting when critics from the boxing world are motivated by jealousy.
“I’m beautiful, that’s all I can say,” he said earlier this year. “The people who said that wish they were up here. No-one else can do this.”
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