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Louis Tomlinson squeezes Zara McDermott’s bum as they pack on the PDA on romantic getaway

In a clear sign that their romance is blossoming, Louis Tomlinson and his girlfriend Zara McDermott have been pictured wearing the PDA while they are on a romantic trip to Costa Rica together.

On the PDA, Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson are pictured.

Singer Louis Tomlinson has been snapped getting handsy with his girlfriend Zara McDermott as their romance hots up.

The singing sensation, 33, was seen playfully and affectionately grasping and patting 28 year old Zara’s bottom as the pair share a romantic kiss in exclusive pictures and video obtained by the Mirror.

As they enjoyed a tropical adventure in Costa Rica, Louis, who was recently captured passionately kissing Zara, reveals his playful side. As the newly-loved couple embraced and kissed, they were seen looking through the neighborhood.

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Louis is seen playfully squeezing Zara's bottom as he plants a kiss on her lips
Louis is seen playfully squeezing Zara’s bottom as he plants a kiss on her lips(Image: BACKGRID)

With a turquoise tie-neck bikini under her top, Zara looked radiant in a white strapless top and matching pants, ready for any adventure her romantic trip with Louis might lead. She complemented her look with a beige cap and pair of gold hoop earrings tied in a sweet plait.

The former Love Island beauty turned documentary-maker kept her valuables in a designer bag for the outing, which comprised of wicker-style material and leather straps.

Zara sweetly place her hand on Louis' neck as he gave her a kiss
Zara sweetly place her hand on Louis’ neck as he gave her a kiss(Image: BACKGRID)

As he cheekily rested his hand on Zara’s bottom and kissed her, Louis meanwhile donned a pair of white shorts, an orange top, a pair of sunglasses, and a pair of pastel-orange shorts. Zara was warmly received as she affectionately placed her hand on Louis’ neck as she placed her hand on her neck.

As the cherished youngster cigarette-heavy and posed as though he was dancing, the beloved man looked incredibly at ease in Zara’s company. While one photo shows Louis and Zara mucking around together while he pretends to be serious while holding out his arm and extending his arm, it appeared the pair are enjoying being playful.

The smitten pair look comfortable in one another's company
The smitten pair look comfortable in one another’s company(Image: BACKGRID)

The pair then sported a wide smile as they both grinned as they mucked around with one another during the playful exchange.

Later, Louis and Zara were seen jumping on a red ATV quad bike as they continued their action-packed journey, taking in the sights around her while the Bigger Than Me singer led the way.

Louis is seen striking a funny dance pose in front of girlfriend Zara
Louis is seen striking a funny dance pose in front of girlfriend Zara(Image: BACKGRID)

Zara reportedly flew 5, 000 miles with Louis for a romantic trip while he was putting together his upcoming album earlier this month. After she attended the TV BAFTAs, insiders claim Zara paid Louis thousands to fly her first class from London to Costa Rica.

The pair first struck up romance rumours earlier this year as they were photographed on a cosy date in Suffolk in March, just a few weeks after Zara’s split from her long-term boyfriend Sam Thompson, who is now dating Samie Elishi.

Lovebirds Louis and Zara hopped on an ATV to soak up the sights Costa Rica has to offer
Lovebirds Louis and Zara hopped on an ATV to soak up the sights Costa Rica has to offer(Image: BACKGRID)

Louis and Zara then enjoyed a cosy trip together in Los Angeles, with Zara finally unveiling her romance on Instagram as the pair enjoyed a brunch date together.

Zara's ex Sam Thompson is now dating Samie Elishi
Zara’s ex Sam Thompson is now dating Samie Elishi(Image: gabbydawnallen/Snapchat)
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Their romance has since grown increasingly popular, with Zara supporting Louis in Costa Rica. However, she won’t be playing for Soccer Aid at Old Trafford because Louis will be joining Zara’s ex-boyfriend for the charity game the following month.

Football and other premium TV being pirated at ‘industrial scale’

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According to a new report, “industrial scale theft” of premium video services, especially live sports, is being made possible by big tech companies.

Enders Analysis’ research accuses Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon of “ambivalence and inertia” over a problem that it claims costs broadcasters money and puts users at higher risk of cyber-crime.

The research was co-authored by Gareth Sutcliffe and Ollie Meir, who claimed the Amazon Fire Stick is “a piracy enabler” and that it is used by many to access illegal streams.

The issue of piracy

The total value of media rights in the world exceeded the $ 60 billion (£44 billion) mark last year, making sports broadcasting a lucrative industry.

Fans at home are paying more for their favorite sports because of the rising cost of rights deals, especially if they choose to pay for multiple services to watch their team play.

Some people turn to big-time events’ illegal streams to get around this.

According to Enders, there are frequently multiple streams of individual events, such as high-profile football games, that can have tens of thousands of viewers for each.

Previous warnings have been made by executives from Sky and DAZN, two of the biggest rights holders, citing financial crisis in the broadcast sector.

Users also run a risk.

Fire Stick in the firing position

The researchers concentrated on Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon while looking at the European market.

The owner of Facebook, Meta, was criticized for producing illegal stream advertisements, but the other three’s technology was to blame for the rise in piracy.

According to the report, the problem is primarily caused by the Amazon Fire Stick.

The device connects to TVs, giving the viewer thousands of options for watching programs from trusted services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer.

Additionally, they are being used to access illegal streams, particularly live sports.

A Liverpool man who sold Fire Sticks that he had modified to make it illegal to stream Premier League football games was jailed in November of last year.

He promoted the unauthorised services on Facebook after they were uploaded to the Amazon product.

After modifying fire sticks and selling them on Facebook and WhatsApp, another Liverpool man received a two-year suspended sentence last year.

According to data collected for the first quarter of this year, 59% of UK residents who claimed to have watched pirated content on a physical device last year claimed to have used an Amazon Fire product.

Technology is depreciated, which encourages piracy.

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The researchers also made mention of the “continued depreciation” of DRM systems, particularly those from Google and Microsoft.

This technology enables devices to stream premium content in high definition. PlayReady from Microsoft and Widevine from Google are two of the big players.

The authors claim that PlayReady and Widevine are now compromised across various security levels because the DRM’s architecture has largely remained unchanged.

According to Mr. Sutcliffe and Mr. Meir, this has “a seismic impact across the industry, and ultimately given piracy the upper hand by allowing the theft of the highest quality content.”

The DRM solutions offered by Google and Microsoft are in decline, according to them, after twenty years.

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How Chelsea moved to brink of signing £30m Delap

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Chelsea’s imminent signing of Liam Delap was a result of three factors: champion football, Cole Palmer, and having the youngest Premier League squad.

Following Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League, a £30m release clause was activated, which attracted strong interest from Manchester United, Everton, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle.

After selling Delap for £20 million last summer, Manchester City decided against using it. However, they did so in a buy-back option.

Ipswich gave Delap permission to speak with a number of interested clubs earlier this month.

With the upcoming European Under-21 Championship and Club World Cup, a decision was anticipated before the opening summer transfer window, which will open on June 1 through June 10.

Manchester United and Chelsea were the two teams’ choices over the past week, but it seems that one of the decisive factors was the Blues’ final-day victory over Nottingham Forest, which confirmed Champions League qualification, was one of them.

The 22-year-old was spotted at Stansted Airport that evening before a medical on Friday, and the interested parties were informed on Thursday that he had made his decision.

His next big choice might be whether to follow England manager Thomas Tuchel’s advice and play for the Under-21s this summer or to join his new club for the inaugural summer Club World Cup.

Delap has been a hot commodity for Chelsea all season, and it is thought that co-owner Behdad Eghbali met with the player’s top agent David Mannasseh in Dubai. Before the Conference League final, Embahi even expressed his admiration for the player to Chelsea fans in Wroclaw.

England Under-21 line-up featuring Cole Palmer and Noni MaduekeImages courtesy of Getty

Delap thinks Chelsea’s play style will work well for him and that they will fit the bill. Additionally, several former City Academy graduates who will work at Stamford Bridge, including Palmer, Tosin Adarabioyo, Romeo Lavia, and Jadon Sancho, have urged him to make the move.

Delap and Maresca both shared a top development squad with City, Chelsea’s top recruiter Joe Shields is well-known for having a positive relationship with the player and his family, and academy director Glenn van der Kraan is one of the two Premier League players with whom Maresca also has a strong relationship.

After being interviewed for the position of manager last summer, Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna also maintains good relations with the Chelsea hierarchy.

And he hopes that will lead to Marc Guiu’s potential move, who wants to take Delap on loan.

What will Man Utd do next?

Manchester United can take a positive out of a negative in these circumstances, as they always do.

They both felt that their pursuit of Delap was coming at the end of the tunnel, and it was Chelsea’s fault. They are now aware that they have failed.

The positive is that they can move on once the decision is made. That contrasts starkly with 2022, when Erik ten Hag made a month-long delay in an ultimately fruitless move to sign Frenkie de Jong and United panicked at the end of the transfer window and spent £150 million on Casemiro and Antony.

But that leaves out the important question: Who are they currently trying to help?

Delap exemplified their ideal model of a developing, eager young player with scope to excel at a high standard, for a fixed fee.

Apart from the first one, Rasmus Hojlund, who is four days younger than Delap, also met the same requirements. Additionally, it hasn’t worked.

Nothing about United’s post-season trip to Asia has inspired me to believe they have the solution to their club’s goalscoring issues. It is quite the opposite, to put it simply.

Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford and Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace are the “safe” but expensive choices. However, Mbeumo and Mateta are both 27 years old and will travel to Cameroon for a month to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Then there is a risk.

At the age of 34, Danny Welbeck, a former United striker, scored 10 goals in the Premier League. Is it worthwhile to reinstate Hojlund and relieve some of the pressure off him, or has Ruben Amorim come to the conclusion that the 22-year-old Danish international will never be good enough?

Impressive performances by Moyes and Everton

Delap also attracted interest from Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Everton.

Although it is believed that Everton and Moyes’ pitch had a positive impact on Delap, the club always accepted that they were underdogs.

Moyes remarked before the final game of the season against Ipswich at Goodison Park: “We would certainly be interested if he was interested in us.

Despite receiving a hostile reception following encounters with Jake O’Brien and Jarrad Branthwaite, Everton fans made their best effort to persuade Delap to play at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium following the game.

As he visited 37 Goodison Road, a home across the street from the stadium with a wall full of footballers’ signatures, supporters urged him to relocate to Merseyside.

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Suspect appears in court over Liverpool parade crash

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Following the Liverpool FC trophy parade, Paul Doyle admitted to driving his car into a crowd of people.

The 53-year-old is accused of wounding herself with intent, grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, attempting to cause GBH with intent, and dangerous driving.

On Monday, just before 18:00 BST, 79 people were hurt on Water Street in the city center.

Mr. Doyle spoke incessantly only to confirm his age and birthdate, but he seemed emotional.

He listened to the proceedings while spending the majority of the hearing sitting in the dock with his head down.

Today, neither his family nor friends decided to appear in court. As the charges were read to him, the defendant sat down with his head down.

Mr. Doyle was not required to provide a plea. Judge Paul Healey confirmed that there have been a number of reporting limitations.

On Bank Holiday Monday, hundreds of thousands of jubilant Liverpool fans flocked to the city center and paraded along the 10-mile (16km) parade route as the club won its 20th top-flight title and second Premier League title.

A car struck a pram carrying a boy, and the boy was unharmed when it spun several meters down the street.

More than $ 30 000 has been raised from a fundraising campaign for those affected by the incident, including a £10, 000 donation from the charity foundation for former football player Jamie Carragher.

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Gabby Allen says she ‘might never have walked again’ amid back-related condition

33-year-old Love Island All Stars winner made an interview with This Morning about the potentially life-threatening condition.

Gabby was diagnosed with the condition at around 11 or 12 years old(Image: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Lionsgate UK)

Gabby Allen has lifted the lid on a frightening health ordeal she faced during her childhood years. The Love Island All Stars winner, 33, said doctors even feared she’d never walk again amid the potentially debilitating diagnosis.

“I was around 11 or 12 years old,” she told presenters on ITV’s This Morning. “I was actually on holiday and my dad was teaching me how to dive, and my mum was like, ‘Wait a minute, she’s a bit wonky.’ And then, straight away when we got home, they took me to the doctors.”

Soon after receiving her diagnosis, Gabby was discovered to have scoliosis, a condition that causes spine twists or curves. Other symptoms include uneven shoulders, uncomfortable clothing, and a rib or hip protruding on one side, though this may only be obvious on the outside.

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According to the NHS, scoliosis can occur in children between the ages of 10 and 15 but can also affect people between the ages of 10 and 15. Although treatment is not always required, Gabby was quickly advised to have surgery because her condition was rapidly progressing.

And because it was expanding so quickly, Gabby continued, to which presenter Rochelle Humes remarked, “You once thought, or you were told, that you might not ever walk again… That is quite something to hear.”

The scariest thing for me, in her opinion, was that I would never dance again, Gabby responded. Because I wanted to do that, I was told, “I need to be able to dance no matter what I do.

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“So, I wasn’t given a lot of information before entering; obviously, my parents didn’t want to scare me,” I suppose. I had a 10-hour procedure, which was exactly what I had, and they drained my entire spine from top to bottom.

Rods, nuts, bolts, and everything else are inside my entire spine. And you must also agree to a waiver that, as you may well know, there is a chance you won’t be able to walk once more.

Gabby Allen attends the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises at The Royal Festival Hall on May 11, 2025 in London, England.
The Love Island star underwent surgery after being diagnosed with scoliosis(Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Although I did need to retrain my walking, I was dancing in six months. Nine months later, I won ballet competitions. I believe that, along with strength training, helped me become as resilient as I am right now.

After going through a lot of self-destructive behavior, Gabby has previously mentioned that taking a personal training course was her “turning point” in life. Sadly, her father passed away just two weeks before her 21st birthday, which is unfortunate.

According to the Mirror, she wrote in a 2024 Instagram post: “I used to go through a cycle of binge eating and starving. I used to obsessively count and allow myself very low calories, then get so hungry I’d binge on SH***.

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“I once had to follow fad diets like juice plus before bingeing.” I used to go out and consume four bottles of wine before returning home, have a fry-up the following day, and not move a muscle. I lacked structure, motivation, discipline, and drive, and I was miserable.

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Real Madrid announce Alexander-Arnold signing from Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been signed by Real Madrid until 2031 under a contract until 2031.

The 26-year-old England international’s contract at Anfield was about to expire, but Madrid paid a fee to bring him in sooner so he could compete in the Club World Cup, according to the Spanish club’s statement on Friday.

Alexander-Arnold, a right-back who recently won the Premier League with Liverpool, graduated from the youth academy and won the Champions League in 2019.

Additionally, he made 352 appearances for the club in the Premier League in 2020.

The Spaniard has been appointed as Real Madrid’s new coach in place of Carlo Ancelotti, along with former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

Due to his close ties to Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold’s announcement that he was leaving the club attracted the disapproval of some supporters and was booed during the season’s final game.

He was greeted with a round of applause when he won the Premier League trophy at Anfield last Sunday after club figures like former manager Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah urged fans to remember his contribution to Liverpool’s success over the past six years.

The defender is a member of Real Madrid, which hasn’t won a significant trophy this season.

Alexander-Arnold has occasionally received criticism for his defensive concentration, but he also has excellent passing vision and attacking edge down the right flank.

Real Madrid has struggled at right-back this year, with winger Lucas Vazquez having to deal with a torrid time out of position while Dani Carvajal is recovering from a long-term knee injury.

On June 18 in Miami, Alexander-Arnold could make his Real Madrid debut when they take on Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal in the first Club World Cup game.