A fatherly advice for Cristiano Ronaldo's newly BOUGHT son

When a man becomes a father, he naturally wants to pass on the fruits of his hard-earned wisdom to his son - especially when he's reportedly paid $10million to a surrogate mother. So what can Cristiana Ronaldo, the World Footballer of the Year - and prima donna of the century - tell his new baby boy about life, love... and metallic hotpants? DAVID THOMAS imagines the proud daddy's advice.

Dutch WAGs leave South Africa with a kiss for their heroes

The Netherlands' victorious World Cup squad moved in to their new hotel today -and were sent on their way by their clearly adoring wives and girlfriends.

Unlike England's World Cup team, Holland were not banned from seeing their WAGs during the tournament.

And, also unlike England's team, Holland have played brilliantly - and now have the Cup itself in their sights.

After knocking first the powerhouse Brazilian team out of the tournament, and then Uruguay in the semi-final, they are now due to meet either Germany or Spain in the final on Sunday.

It was not a result they had expected. The team only had reservations until July 5 at the Sandton Hilton in Johannesburg - probably because they did not believe they would make it to the last week of the tournament.

Now they have moved to the Sunnyside Park Hotel, where they were able to find accommodation while they bid to make history.

The English team had complained bitterly under manager Fabio Capello's disciplined World Cup regime - which included no WAGs for the duration of the tournament.

He made headlines with the decision, fearing a repeat of the WAGs' outrageous antics during England's failed 2006 campaign in Germany.

At the time he said: 'We’re going to South Africa to play, not for a holiday. If they don’t want to come for the day only, they should stay home.'

He allowed the players to visit with their families just days before their big showdown with Germany.

The Evolution of Wesley Sneijder: The Statistics prove it all

Wesley Sneijder has continued where he left off with his club side Inter Milan.

After winning an unprecedented Treble domestically, the midfielder has been involved in over half of the Netherlands' goals at the 2010 World Cup, scoring five goals and delivering one assist.

With Mark van Bommel and Nigel de Jong employed as midfield enforcers behind him, Sneijder has had more freedom to roam up the field and try his luck. He has already found the net five times in South Africa, as many as he managed in the whole of last season's Serie A with Inter. 

One other aspect of Sneijder escaping his shackles with the national side is that he has also managed the most shots for Bert van Maarwijk's side (19).

He has been impeccable in his shooting, testing the keeper with nearly two in every three attempts. He has also been excellent in his delivery, completing 85% of passes, that's seven points better than in last season's Champions League.

Sneijder has come a long way from his season in the wilderness with Real Madrid back in 2008/09 where he only started 18 league games. 

No longer wanted at the Bernabeu, Jose Mourinho brought him to the San Siro where he demonstrated his all-round ability. More of a creator than a finisher, he conjured up three chances per game in the Italian league.

However, it was in the Champions League that he made a lasting impression, scoring three goals and making six assists in only 11 games, proof that Sneijder really comes into his own on the biggest stage. 

In fact, in 16 Champions League and World Cup games this season, he has scored seven goals and delivered seven assists, not a bad return.

Secret Revealed: Joachim Low lucky charm in South Africa

Memo to Fabio Capello - the secret behind Germany's success in South Africa is boss Joachim Low's lucky blue sweater.

Germany have taken the World Cup by storm, trouncing England and Argentina to set up a glitzy semi-final against Spain tomorrow.

Low insists he is not one to believe in lucky charms but he revealed people are begging him to keep wearing the same top.

He said: "I'm not driven by superstition but the coaching staff want me to wear the blue sweater because we always score four goals when I do. It is becoming almost a running gag. People keep going on about it.

"I'm not even allowed to wash it now even though I've worn it several times. I think I will wear it again against Spain."

The Germany chief has been wearing exactly the same outfit as his assistant Hansi Flick throughout the tournament. They started out with a cardigan and matching shirt for the opening win over Australia and the 1-0 defeat to Serbia, after which they switched to the blue jersey under a suit.

Fashion-conscious Low is famous for his metrosexual habits in his homeland. He has a penchant for turtle-neck sweaters and crisp, white shirts by one of Germany's most exclusive brands. His accessory of choice is a scarf, which has become famous as the "Jogi scarf".

Low is also the face of a moisturiser for men.

He is certain to be wearing the blue top when Germany take on the European champions in Durban.

The secret behind Wesley Sneijder's superb World Cup form in South Africa

This is the stunning WAG behind Wesley Sneijder's rise from Real Madrid flop to Holland's World Cup superstar.

Sneijder's career has soared so much since marrying gorgeous glamour model Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen in March that a cheeky TV presenter suggested she should score with the rest of the Dutch squad!

She did visit Holland's team hotel in Johannesburg just before the World Cup began - to celebrate her husband's 26th birthday.

And her present to Sneijder? A discreet tattoo of him.

No wonder their story has been the biggest subplot in Holland's run to Tuesday's semi-final against Uruguay.

Little more than year ago, Sneijder was the scapegoat for another bad season at Real Madrid.

But following his wedding, the little playmaker has won the Treble with Inter Milan and on Friday masterminded Holland's superb 2-1 quarter-final victory over hot favourites Brazil.

Larissa Riquelme, the unlikely superstar to emerge from South Africa

Apparently, one of the stars of the World Cup has been off the pitch during the Finals in South Africa.

Paraguayan model Larissa Riquelme can claim to be one of the most glamorous fans in South Africa and she's been attracting attention wherever she goes.

Make no mistake, Larissa Riquelme has nothing to do with Juan Román Riquelme, the Argentina midfield. She’s not her daughter or her WAG. Larissa belongs to Paraguay! A passionate Paraguay football fan.

In figure-hugging outfits, often displaying her nations colours proudly, she's also come up with a unique way of keeping her mobile phone safe, and I really mean SAFE.

First rising to global popularity as she cheered on Paraguay in the opening-match draw that shocked their Italian opponents, Riquelme intrigued viewers with the curious yet prominent way she carries her mobile phone. 

As Paraguay continued their improbable run, finishing atop their group and advancing to the knockout stage, the cameras continued to seek her out, even as she watched a continent away, back home in Asuncion.

Sitting front and center (even if she really wasn't) at a public viewing party for Paraguay's round of 16 match against Japan on Tuesday, the cameras just kept snapping as she urged her team to victory. 

Paraguay won on penalties, putting them in the quarterfinals for the first time ever, yet it was Larissa Riquelme's name near the top of Twitter's worldwide trending topics list and surging up as one of the top 2,000 Yahoo search terms.

There was rumour that Larissa was hired to publicly cheer Paraguay with the phone held firmly on display within her tank top. I don't think her new fans will feel at all betrayed by this sly marketing ploy.

She even motivates Paraguay players by pledging to run naked through the streets "with her body painted with the colors of Paraguay" if Paraguay wins the World Cup…

Well..David Villa doesn’t loves the idea..Paraguay just lost to Spain this morning. Screw David Villa ;p You are responsible for that!

Frank Lampard's girlfriend seems uncomfortable in her bikini top while in holiday

Friends of Frank Lampard have told how he will propose to his TV presenter love Christine Bleakley within the next six weeks – before the start of the new football season.

The couple have been dating for the past eight months, but the Chelsea midfielder, 32, is said to be planning his moment to pop the question, especially as Miss Bleakley, 31, has proved a hit with his father, Frank senior.

One source told the Mail: ‘Frank has told his closest friends that Christine is absolutely the girl for him.

‘The thing that has clinched it for him is that his dad, Frank Snr, loves Christine and has told Frank that his beloved mum Pat, who died two years ago, would have loved her too.

‘All bets are on that they will be engaged by the start of the football season, which kicks off properly in the second week of August.’

The friend added: ‘Frank will be thrown back into football, while Christine is going to be extremely busy as she will launch ITV’s new breakfast show in September– so expect a wedding next summer.’

Miss Bleakley has appeared to be tight-knight with the Lampard clan after joining her multi-millionaire lover on holiday with his cousin, former footballer Jamie Redknapp and his wife Louise.

However, the former One Show host managed to lure Lampard away yesterday as they hired a small boat to ferry them around the Costa Smeralda.

And passions were running high as Miss Bleakley, who flaunted her model figure in a small bandeau bikini, and Lampard could not stop kissing each other as they took a dip in the clear waters.

For Lampard, this is the first serious relationship he has had since a bitter break-up with Elen Rives, the mother of his two young daughters, Luna, four, and three-year-old Isla, in February 2009.