Aberdeen star's Bond link as he dates Sean Connery's granddaughter
Dante Polvara has been spotted on social media spending time with Sean Connery's granddaughter, Natasha.
Aberdeen star Dante Polvara celebrated Scottish cup glory, with a bond girl on his arm.
The midfielder was a hero at Hampden as the Dons pulled off a shock Scottish cup victory over Scotland, and by his side was none other than Natasha Connery, granddaughter of Sir Sean Connery- the original James Bond.
Polvara came off the bech during the match and calmly scored a penalty in the shootout as Aberdeen won 4-3.
The 25-year-old American signed for Pittodrie straight from New York City FC's youth sides. After a loan spell in the US with Charleston Battery, he enjoyed a breakthrough 2023/24 season, making 40 appearances and scoring five goals.
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Sir Sean was the first actor to bring 007 to life on the big screen, starring in classics like Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever. He also bagged an Oscar for The Untouchables and was knighted in 2000 for his contribution to film.
Adding another twist, former Rangers chairman Sir David Murray revealed that Connery secretly invested £1million into the club.
Murray wrote in his book Mettle: "For years, Sean and I would share a catch-up call every weekend to chat through the football and we would inevitably kick off with Rangers.
"After all, he had put £1million into the club which no one knew about at the time or even since.
"I was raising £50million in 2004 and Sean asked if he could invest.
"I told him that it was football, that there were no guarantees and he should get professional advice but he was adamant - he wanted in."
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