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Lara Bingle opens up about split with Michael Clarke

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 10:35 IST
Lara Bingle

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Lara Bingle has shed light on the demise on her relationship with Aussie cricketer Michael Clarke, claiming that ending her engagement with him was the best thing she ever did.

In an interview with Sunday Style magazine, the fashion model said she wanted more for herself than to live Clarke's dream and just be his wife and supporter.

The 26-year-old socialite said she was happy about the fact that she left Clarke because she got to experience different opportunities and make a name for herself.

Lara Bingle opens up about split with Michael Clarke

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 10:35 IST
Michael Clarke and Lara Bingle

Bingle, who was highly criticized during her relationship with Clarke and also after she returned his engagement ring, said that the public negativity was not fair on her and she has learnt that it is best to keep quiet and let it ride its course even though it affects her emotionally.

She asserted that she never saw herself walking down an aisle because she was 19 when she got engaged.

Bingle said she is glad that she has been honest and true to herself throughout the whole experience.

She added that she and Clarke are still friends, but he needs to loosen up a little bit.

US footballer Abby Wambach says recent marriage with teammate Sarah Huffman 'not about politics'

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 10:35 IST
Professional soccer player Abby Wambach (right) and Sarah Huffman

US women's soccer star Abby Wambach has said her marriage with professional teammate Sarah Huffman was purely a statement of love and not about politics.

According to the South China Morning Post, the star of the US women's national soccer team understands that as soon as news broke of their October 5 ceremony in Hawaii.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist and the 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year became perhaps the highest-profile athlete in the national debate over same-sex marriage and a role model for advocates.

US footballer Abby Wambach says recent marriage with teammate Sarah Huffman 'not about politics'

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 10:35 IST
Abby Wambach of USA women's Olympic football team

She said she knew she would end up being a role model for many people out there for all kinds of reasons, adding that her first hope is for being a genuine, honest and good person, then a great soccer player.

The 2012 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year and international career goals leader smiled as she showed off her platinum wedding ring with inlaid diamonds and talked about the public reaction to her wedding, the report said.

The news of the wedding prompted an outpouring of congratulations on the internet, including a tweet from women's tennis star Martina Navratilova, the report added.

Abbey Clancy's tango performance stuns 'Strictly Come Dancing' judges

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 10:35 IST

English footballer Peter Crouch’s sexy wife Abbey Clancy has wowed 'Strictly Come Dancing' judges with her tango performance.

The British lingerie model showcased a perfect combination of talent and perfect pins in her red dress, the Daily Star reported.

Judge, Craig Revel Horwood described the performance as amazing, while Len Goodman said that it was full snap, crackle pop, a terrific tango.

Natalie Gumede and Sophie Ellis-Bexter were other top performers of the show that night.