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DAZN hosts put on leggy displays in bold Club World Cup outfits as Diletta Leotta enjoys David Beckham encounter

DAZN hosts put on leggy displays in bold Club World Cup outfits as Diletta Leotta enjoys David Beckham encounter

The Irish Sun2 days ago

DAZN presenter Eleonora Incardona put on a leggy display in an eye-catching Club World Cup outfit.
The Italian has been touring the States as part of DAZN's coverage of the tournament.
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Eleonora Incardona put on a leggy display in LA
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The DAZN presenter is covering the Club World Cup
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Fans loved Eleonora's look
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The presenter often wows with her outfits on social media
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Diletta Leotta is also at the Club World Cup with DAZN
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She bumped into David Beckham in Miami
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Her latest trip has seen her touch down in Seattle, Washington, having previously been in LA where she posed for her own photoshoot.
Eleonora stunned in high-waisted short shorts, which put her legs on full display.
She paired the shorts with a red top and cowboy boots, getting into the American spirit.
The presenter captioned her post on Instagram: "Living the American dream ❤️"
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Fans loved the look with one commenting: "Your thighs are a UNESCO heritage site."
Another added: "You're rocking 🔥"
And a third wrote: "You are so beautiful 😍"
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Diletta took a snap with the former
Pep Guardiola joined by daughter Valentina on Man City bench at Club World Cup clash
A glimpse inside Diletta's glamorous life with partner Loris Karius...
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Diletta Leotta is married to former Liverpool star Loris Karius
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The footballer brought Diletta a cake to her hospital bed as she gave birth to their first child on her own birthday
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Diletta is one of Serie A's best loved presenters
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Diletta gave birth to her first child with Karius in August 2023
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Diletta is no stranger to some extravagant outfits on her Instagram
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Diletta and Karius in Milan
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The Italian beauty on holiday
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She has flipped between blonde and brunette looks
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She has previously worn an outfit similar to her Tomb Raider look
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Diletta with a pared back look
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Leotta has 9.2million Instagram followers
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She is a presenter for DAZN
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Leotta burst onto the scene with Sky Sports
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She posts regularly updates on Instagram to the delight of her fans
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