The daughter of an Arsenal legend is set to marry a former Manchester United star who failed to make much of an impact at Old Trafford. But, despite the rivalry between the two clubs, the former Gunner remains delighted with the news.
Both Premier League sides are among the division’s most successful, regularly competing for honours in the 1990s and 2000s. It led to some memorable encounters between the pair, whether that be the Battle of Old Trafford or Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira taking chunks out of each other.
Dennis Bergkamp knows just how heated battles between the pair could get, having played against United on 23 different occasions. But his daughter, Estelle, is now set to marry a former Red Devil.
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Since 2019, Estelle has been dating former Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek. The pair first met when the 28-year-old was still an Ajax player in 2019, just a year before he made the switch to Old Trafford.
The pair have two children together, their daughter Lomee, who is three, and a son called Navy, who is one-year-old. But Van de Beek has only recently decided to propose.
The Dutch international put the question to Estelle at the start of February, who said yes. They shared the photos on Instagram following the news, with her father, Dennis, commenting and giving his approval.
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Although Van de Beek endured a difficult time at Old Trafford, struggling to hold a place down in the team due to poor form and injuries, both he and Estelle have received numerous comments from individuals with ties to United. Scott McTominay’s girlfriend, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof’s wives, and Luke Shaw’s partner have all congratulated the pair.
Bergkamp Said Van de Beek Reminded Him of Himself
Prior to dating his daughter, Van de Beek was actually coached by former Arsenal legend Bergkamp while in Ajax’s youth setup. The Dutch legend took the young midfielder under his wing while coach of the Under-12s, and believed he could go on to achieve big things.
“Dennis started talking enthusiastically about a talent in his youth team,” former Ajax boss Frank de Boer said. “It was a boy who reminded Dennis of himself at that age. That was the signal for me to keep an eye on that guy. That was Donny.”
Unfortunately for Van de Beek, while he enjoyed a fruitful career at Ajax, he failed to live up to expectations after signing for United. Going on to become one of the club’s worst transfers, he was allowed to leave for loan spells at both Everton and Eintracht Frankfurt before his permanent departure in 2024. The Dutchman joined La Liga side Girona, where he has been ever since.
Man Utd have made 71 signings since Sir Alex Ferguson left – and Antony has been ranked as the second worst.
The former Red Devil spoke out in 2025 about his new lease of life in Spain, stating that he was happy to be playing football regularly again after a lack of consistent minutes while in England. However, he’s set to miss most of the 2025/26 season after rupturing his achilles tendon back in September 2025. Prior to that, he had played just two games, equating to 41 minutes of football.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are both looking to make significant changes to their squads this summer following disappointing seasons, with the former now targeting a move for FC Koln winger Said El Mala, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.
Tottenham have been heavily linked with a move for the exciting German attacker in recent days, and now they have been joined by Liverpool in the race for the 19-year-old.
The Reds are determined to add to their frontline following the big exit of Mohamed Salah this summer, with a deal already completed to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna out of nowhere.
It was a £34m transfer that shocked Newcastle United too, with the Magpies believing that they were about to sign the Spain international, before Liverpool’s late hijack.
The Merseyside outfit aren’t done there though, as Andoni Iraola looks to add more pace to a frontline that currently includes Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Rio Ngumoha, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike, although the Frenchman is likely to be unavailable until 2027 because of injury.
Liverpool have identified RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande as their top target to replace Salah, but they have other targets in mind in case they can’t land the Ivorian.
However, the Reds still need to reach an agreement on a fee with Leipzig, who are determined to keep the Ivory Coast international.
They have already rejected a £87m bid from Liverpool for their winger, with Fabrizio Romano suggesting that a bid north of £100m could be considered.
However, Jacobs has confirmed that the Merseysiders have alternative targets in case they can’t find an agreement, including Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola and Koln’s Said El Mala.
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Yankuba Minteh and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo are the other names on the shortlist.
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Liverpool are also looking at other areas of the pitch for new arrivals too, including in central midfield.
The Reds are expecting to lose Curtis Jones this summer, with the Englishman continuing to be linked with a move to Serie A, while doubts have been raised over the future of Alexis Mac Allister.
The Merseysiders are considering central midfield options as a result, with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton a player they have big appreciation for, according to GMS sources.
Liverpool have also held meetings over a move for Morocco sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi, according to Fabrizio Romano, with the 18-year-old exploding onto the world scene at the 2026 World Cup after racking up almost 100 senior appearances for Lille.
The UFC is a cut-throat business. Lose a few fights in a row and your time in the company could be over. Fail to get the fans on side or get a reaction from the audience, and you could see your contract terminated.
Much was made of Josh Hokit’s post-fight interview at UFC Freedom 250 after he made a controversial remark about the former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Hokit once again put on a stellar performance and backed up his trash talk with a fourth win in the last six months. Late into the second round, his pressure proved too much for Derrick Lewis, as referee Herb Dean had to step in and bring an end to the ground and pound.
Hokit’s always been a divisive figure, but for many, his actions at UFC Freedom 250 were a step too far. He was afforded the opportunity to fight in front of the White House and controversially used his platform to make an offensive slur about Barack Obama’s wife.
The question now is, will he face any further action?
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Upon receiving the microphone from Joe Rogan, Hokit, like he always does, cut his on-the-nose promo, only this time, he took aim at Michelle Obama.
“Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?” he said. The controversial words sparked outrage, with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier very critical of the situation, saying: “It was an unnecessary shot on her. That’s the type of statement that divides. I absolutely hated that.”
For many, the event was a celebration of America’s history, with the White House a perfect backdrop for the occasion. A time to forget about the division that plagues everyday life and enjoy the occasion. However, Hokit’s message seemingly went against this, and as a result, has led to plenty of frustration.
While nothing is confirmed, speculation of Obama suing the fighter was sparked online after the interview, with a potential defamation case in the pipeline. However, there is no evidence to show they could go this route, with no confirmed plans by any representatives or major news organisation.
The former fighter has spoken out about the controversy that took place in front of the White House.
UFC Has Faced Problems Before
This isn’t the first occasion where a UFC fighter has been embroiled in controversy following a poor choice of words.
Back in January 2025, Bryce Mitchell caught the headlines for all the wrong reasons after saying Hitler was a ‘good guy.’ In response to this, UFC President Dana White said they won’t take further action due to freedom of speech. However, he also completely condemned the words, saying: “That’s the problem with the internet and social media. You provide a platform to a lot of dumb and ignorant people.”
Sean Strickland was also in controversy leading up to the UFC Freedom 250 event, as he claimed he wasn’t allowed to attend the event due to his words on Israel. Now, it’s Hokit who is in the firing line, and could he face further consequences? The words were broadcast to millions of people watching the event, and could be seen as unfairly taking aim at Obama’s reputation.
It’s unclear whether they will eventually respond, and what actions they may take, but as things stand, they are opting to ignore the comment and not seek legal action.
