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WHERE'S ANNIE?
Mystery as Kyle Walker’s wife Annie is no-show at his AC Milan debut despite pair enjoying meal with kids hours before
Annie arrived in Milan earlier this week with the couple's four children
LOVE cheat footie ace Kyle Walker made his AC Milan debut - but there was no sign of his estranged wife Annie Kilner in the stands.
The former Manchester City skipper, 34, was named in the starting line-up for the fierce derby match against arch rivals Inter.
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But he arrived at the iconic San Siro stadium alone with his model wife, Annie, 31, nowhere to be seen.
Onlookers said she had not left the five star Melia Milano hotel ahead of the 5pm kick-off a short drive away.
It was unclear if the couple's children - Roman, 12, Riaan, nine, seven-year-old Reign and baby Rezon - were with her.
Kyle took to the pitch ahead of the match wearing a new pair of boots with their dates of birth on.
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Sources said he was extremely excited to make his debut in front of the Rossoneri in the Milan derby.
He played all 90 minutes with AC narrowly missing out on a derby victory due to a last gasp Stefan de Vrij equaliser in added time.
But Annie's apparent absence cast a shadow over Kyle's debut.
There had been doubts over whether Annie would travel to Italy in the first place after a series of rows.
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But she changed her mind at the last minute and flew in for his much anticipated debut - along with his mum and dad.
The family were reunited at the hotel where Kyle has been staying since he signed for his new club.
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England full-back Kyle signed for AC Milan on loan until the end of the season after telling City he wanted to quit and play abroad.
His shock move was completed just days later and he went straight into the side.
Kyle, who received a pre-match good luck message from David Beckham, looked focused as he entered the San Siro.
He is now the fourth Englishman at AC Milan, joining on-loan Roma striker Tammy and more former Chelsea players - Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
He was said to be desperate to escape the UK after he confessed to fathering a second child with his ex-mistress, Lauryn Goodman, 34.
The scandal has dogged him for over a year and shows no signs of ending.
He was kicked out of the family home in December 2023 and Annie, heavily pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it would be the last straw and filed for divorce last August.
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In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the footie ace apologised publicly and begged for forgiveness.
He admitted: "What I've done is horrible and I take full responsibility.
"I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can't begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through.
"The man that's meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.
"The only person to blame is me.
"My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I'm sorry because, as a family, this isn't meant to happen."
He has told pals he knows the loan move to Italy will not be an end to his problems.
But he was determined to find some breathing space amid the ongoing off-field dramas.
His move is expected to be made permanent in the Summer - bringing an end to his eight year career at the Etihad.
During that time he won 17 major honours with City - including six Prem titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League.
The £150,000-a-week full-back was tipped for a move to the Saudi league to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Co.
But Kyle was desperate to reach 100 caps for England. He currently has 93.
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To reach the milestone, he would need to be on the plane for the World Cup next year.
A source said he refused to give up on that dream and chose AC Milan in the hope that it will boost his chances.
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