Personal Life
Gascoigne married his long-term girlfriend Sheryl (née Failes) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, in July 1996, after being together for around six years. They divorced in early 1999. In July 1994, in interview with a Sunday newspaper, Gascoigne admitted beating her on a regular basis for two years. They have a son, Regan Paul, born in Hatfield in 1996. Gascoigne adopted Sheryl's two children from her first marriage. Step-daughter Bianca Gascoigne appeared on reality TV show Love Island. His seven-year-old nephew Cameron Gascoigne signed a contract with Newcastle United after he scored 22 goals in 30 minutes for Rutherford Swifts FC in the Gateshead Youth League.
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