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Karen Carney, take a bow! Lionesses legend ends footballers' 18-year Strictly Come Dancing curse by finishing TOP of leaderboard in first week of new series

Former Lionesses midfielder Karen Carney banished an 18-year curse by finishing top of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard on Saturday. The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder put an end to stereotypes surrounding footballers and their ability to perform on the dance floor with a fantastic performance which has received widespread praise.

'Everyone is always going to say rubbish' – Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence on family feud after snubbing dad David's 50th birthday party

Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence on the feud that has supposedly ripped an iconic sporting family apart. The eldest child of Manchester United legend David and former Spice Girls popstar Victoria has seemingly severed ties with his mother, father and siblings. Brooklyn was a notable absentee when his ex-England captain dad celebrated turning 50 in May 2025.