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An England footballer has taken legal action to prevent The News Grind from revealing he had been faithful throughout his married life.
He has taken out a super-injunction which blocks the reporting of personal details about the star, who is in his twenties.
But an eleventh-hour legal challenge has allowed us to report some of the sensitive information without identifying the Premier League player.
The star, referred to in official court papers as ‘soft lad’ has been happily married for more than 12 months and never strayed.
His legal team argued that millions of pounds of sponsorship deals could be in jeopardy if details about his private life were reported.
A source close to the player said: “What sort of reputation would he have within the football world if everyone knew he loved his wife and wasn’t trying it on with WAG wannabees?
“Lots of his commercial deals rely on him having a bit of a ‘boy about town’ reputation.
“His wife is always told to tell people ‘they are going through a bit of a tough time’ and that ‘boys will be boys.’
“The truth is they are trying for a baby, love spending time together and never fight. He even likes cooking her meals and holding hands in the park.”
A spokesman for the News Grind said: “We are naturally disappointed by this High Court ruling and are looking to appeal. If all else fails we will just publish his name on some two-bit internet site that no one reads.”
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MarillionFan
May 22, 2011
Then he’s an even bigger bedwetter than me!