My little girl. I often get visits just for a cuddle.
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I sleep very well. Nothing keeps you awake when you know within yourself how much you care, how much you give, and that you always try your best. And that’s true for me, whether it’s on the pitch, on the international stage leading the line for my country, or at home.
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Successful like my two uncles, who were paper industry magnates.
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