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    Who is Michael Schumacher’s former bodyguard Markus Fritsche?

    MARKUS Fritsche is a former security officer who worked for Formula One legend Michael Schumacher. But in a sickening turn of events, Fritsche is facing legal proceedings over an alleged blackmail plot.Markus Fritsche is the former security guard for the Schumachers who allegedly plotted to blackmail the familyCredit: facebookBouncer Yilmaz Tozturkan was also accused of being involved in the schemeIn December 2013, Michale Schumacher suffered a serious head injury while skiing in the exclusive French resort of MeribelCredit: AFPWho is Markus Fritsche?Markus Fritsch was employed by the Schumacher family for eight years, including the period after Schumacher’s tragic skiing accident in December 2013.During his time working for the Schumacher family, the 53 year old had access to private and confidential information, including medical records, photographs and videos.The relationship drastically declined as Corinna was forced to let Markus go due to changes to her husband’s care plan.This allegedly turned him bitter as he started to hatch a plan to extort the Schumacher family, MailOnline reports.more on Michael SchumacherIn a shocking turn of events, Fritsche is now facing serious legal troubles.He is accused of stealing approximately 1,500 photographs and 200 videos from the Schumacher family’s home in Switzerland.Prosecutors allege that Fritsche took four USB sticks and two hard drives containing this sensitive information.Blackmail plotFritsche supposedly didn’t act alone in this alleged crime.Most read in MotorsportHe is accused of conspiring with two others: Yilmaz Tozturkan, a 53-year-old nightclub bouncer whom Fritsche has known for over 20 years, and Tozturkan’s 30-year-old son Daniel Lins.The trio allegedly hatched a plan to blackmail the Schumacher family for £12million.Their scheme involved threatening to release the stolen information on the dark web if their demands were not met.Watch as Schumacher ‘blackmailer’s’ son is DRAGGED off cam by lawyerThe blackmail attempt began on June 3, 2024, when Tozturkan allegedly made a phone call to the Schumacher family using a withheld number.When asked for proof, the conspirators sent an email a week later containing four images and their ransom demands.Arrest and legal proceedingsInstead of complying with the blackmailers’ demands, the Schumacher family contacted Swiss police.Authorities were able to trace the call, leading to the arrest of Fritsche, Tozturkan and Lins on June 19, 2024.I take responsibility for this mistake. I did this. Please tell the family I’m sorryMarkus FritscheCourt statementThe trial of the three men started on December 10, 2024 in Wuppertal, Germany.While addressing the lawyer for Schumacher’s wife Corinna during the trial, Fritsche reportedly said: “I take responsibility for this mistake. I did this. Please tell the family I’m sorry.”Speaking for the first time at Wuppertal District Court, Tozturkan said he had done nothing wrong and that it was all to help out a poor nurse.His son Daniel has accepted his role in the affair but is claiming he had no knowledge of the content being sent as part of the plot.Michael’s wife Corinna has protected protected the F1 great’s privacy sing the horrific accidentCredit: AFPFritsche and Tozturkan are charged with extortion, while Lins is accused of aiding and abetting extortion.Prosecutors are seeking at least four years in jail for the accused, though the large sum involved could result in longer sentences if they are found guilty.Privacy concernsThis case highlights the ongoing struggle the Schumacher family faces in maintaining their privacy.Since Michael’s skiing accident in 2013, the family has kept details about his condition extremely private.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis blackmail attempt is not the first time they have faced such threats — in 2017, another individual was given a suspended sentence for threatening harm to Michael’s son Mick.The stolen files allegedly include photographs, videos and medication lists, as well as Michael’s complete medical history. More

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    Three ways Man Utd can outwit struggling Man City in the derby and how Ruben Amorim can build on his encouraging start

    THE LAST TIME Ruben Amorim and Pep Guardiola faced off in early November, things were very different.Amorim was managing his final home game in charge of his league-winning Sporting Lisbon side, while it seemed like nothing but a bump in the road for Guardiola’s usually imperious Manchester City.Ruben Amorim defeated Pep Guardiola the last time they faced offCredit: GettyWhile that came in dramatically different circumstances, Amorim can once again mastermind a win in Sunday’s Manchester derbyCredit: AFPThe likes of Bruno Fernandes could be key to securing victoryCredit: GettyHowever, just over five weeks on from that 4-1 win for Amorim sees both facing monumentally different circumstances going into Sunday’s Manchester derby.Amorim has arrived at Manchester United trying to implement his tactical ideas into the dramatically underperforming squad he has inherited, with mixed results in his early tenure.Meanwhile, Guardiola is going through the worst spell of his managerial career by far, with City having won just one game in 10.The Red Devils are entering another transition period that will make or break many futures of the current squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn the other hand, the Cityzens now understand they will require a herculean squad rebuild to get back to competing with the best.Despite their own struggles, there has arguably never been a better time for Man Utd to face their “noisy neighbours” and below we will take a look at three ways Amorim can get the better of Guardiola.Importance of the 10’sWhen people talk about the preferred tactical shape of Amorim it is often described as a 3-4-3, although that is not quite true. The two wide attacking midfielders play inside more than outside, although they do have the freedom to do both, and they act more as traditional number 10’s behind the main striker. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis means that Amorim likes his team to play with a box midfield in the attacking phase with the two deeper central midfielders alongside two more advanced midfielders. This positioning allows his team to create overloads against the opposition defence as they play through the thirds.Man Utd’s Player Ratings Against Nottingham Forest We saw this in effect in the match between Sporting City where Pedro Goncalves and Francesco Trincao looked very comfortable with their more flexible positioning in and around the final third. They both consistently moved in and out of pockets of space and gave their team options to play progressively through the thirds and into the City half of the pitch.Here Pedro Goncalves moved deeper as the advanced 10 on the left-side of the pitch to allow Sporting to play out against CityThere is no doubt that the loss of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has left City vulnerable in midfield. And this creates an opportunity United could look to take advantage of in this weekend’s match. So far at United we have seen Amorim use various players in these attacking midfield positions. But it seems Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho are likely to start in these roles come kick-off.Fernandes in particular is very well placed to play this role at a high level for Amorim. The Portuguese international midfielder thrives when given freedom to move in and out of pockets of space in the final third and he has a tendency to be aggressive when he does receive the ball in these areas. So far there have been teething problems with these positions under Amorim and at the moment United are slightly too slow with progressing the ball forward and into these positions. Bruno Fernandes as one of the two 10’s can perform a similar role to allow Man Utd to get up the pitchIn the derby, it will be important for United to move the ball quickly.This will allow them to get the ball into positions between the lines to play through the initial press from City, which is still dangerous, and into positions where they can threaten the City defensive line.United have to be more progressive from the backIt is completely normal that when a coach is in a job for a long period their teams are more comfortable with their specific tactical ideas. We saw this clearly in terms of ball progression from deep when Sporting hosted City in the Champions League. Zeno Debast, who played as the RCB in that game, was very good when playing driven passes that allowed Sporting to play out from the back.Controlling possession in these positions is crucial when you play against a team like Man City as, even when they are in a down period, they can dominate the ball and push teams into deep defensive positions consistently. Under Amorim it is fair to say Sporting were very comfortable and confident in playing out from the back.Zino Debast was excellent in possession in the RCB position against CityWe have not seen the United defensive line looking comfortable on the ball under Amorim, except for when Amorim has used Noussair Mazraoui in his back three. Lisandro Martinez, who has been playing LCB, and Matthijs de Ligt, who has been playing as the central defender in the three, are better in defensive moments when they are looking to engage in duels. But, in possession, they look far too passive with not enough aggression in their intention to pass forward and break lines of opposition pressure. This lack of aggression and intention to pass forward and break lines has been one of the biggest issues United have had as a whole so far under Amorim.Matthijs de Ligt is one of the defenders who has been too passive with his passing from the backThey need to start moving the ball quicker to take advantage of their central overloads before the opposition can get back into their defensive shape in order to truly unlock the Amorim system.Against City, and especially a City without Rodri, this could be the difference between winning and losing.Apply pressure quicklyWhile at Sporting Amorim created a team that was compact and together when they played and attacked through the thirds. This meant that in situations where they did lose the ball in advanced areas or in the middle third they were quickly able to counter-press and put pressure on the ball in order to try to win it back quickly. We saw this clearly in their match against City as they routinely put the opposition players under pressure quickly.This is where Amorim has a slight advantage thanks to the presence Manuel Ugarte, who played with him at Sporting until summer 2023 when he was sold to Paris Saint-Germain.Here, Sporting quickly got around the ball with pressure coming from multiple angles as Mateo Kovacic received the ball for CityUgarte understands how the Portuguese coach wants his team to act and react when they are out of possession.The midfielder is an enforcer type who will work consistently against the ball to lead the press and bring team-mates with him. Last weekend we saw Ugarte playing alongside Kobbie Mainoo at the base of the United midfield.Together they have the intelligence and physical traits to be effective in setting the press and looking to make sure the units in United’s team are together to make an effective press and counter press.Manuel Ugarte’s leading action in defence defensive action for his team will be key in triggering the United press to match Amorim’s demandsIt is fair to say that United will have far more success when defending against the ball if they are willing to press and work as a team. Remaining compact and playing forward quickly as a unit will prevent City from being able to dominate possession and it will put United on the front foot in this match.READ MORE SUN STORIESConclusionRecent success over Guardiola and City does not mean a repeat result is in any way a certainty in Sunday’s Manchester derby.There are positive signs so far from United under Amorim but the game has a very different complexity and it will take time for his ideas to be implemented and have the players understand what is expected of them.Inside Man Utd chaos with Dan Ashworth axed just five months into jobBy Neil CustisThe blame game has another victim as things go from bad to worse at Old Trafford.Manchester United’s first sporting director, Dan Ashworth, arrived in the summer and is gone before Christmas.SunSport exclusively revealed in November that there was trouble at mill.That the new senior management team were already blaming each other for the mess the club were in.Chief executive Omar Berrada and Ashworth were trying to wash their hands of it all, claiming they had arrived too late after serving their gardening leave.New part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said making decisions was all down to them.Meanwhile, Jason Wilcox thought it was all a mess under previous boss Erik ten Hag but was part of the team that encouraged him to stay after every other candidate ran for cover.Defeat Nottingham Forest in December, after their second-half capitulation at Arsenal a few days previously, proved too much.READ MORE ON MAN UTD’S CHAOS  More

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    Is this the secret to nullify Arsenal’s corners? Monaco’s two simple tactics could be blueprint for Premier League clubs

    MONACO nullified Arsenal’s set-piece prowess last night with two interesting tactical manouvres.The Gunners swept past the Ligue 1 side 3-0 at the Emirates in the Champions League.Monaco took a different approach to defending Arsenal corners last nightCredit: APBut in a departure from recent matches, none of their goals came from corners.In their last Premier League game against Fulham, William Saliba equalised from a corner routine.The Frenchman also scored from a corner against Manchester United in a game that saw Jurrien Timber net via the same method.Last night, Monaco boss Adi Hutter tried a different approach to most Prem coaches.READ MORE ON ARSENALIt has become customary across the English leagues for sides to now send everyone back to defend corners.This often leads to congested penalty areas with, at times, all 11 players on the defending team in the 18-yard box.Under the tutelage of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover, Arsenal have become masters of chaos as deliveries get whipped in.Monaco, however, found a way to combat their threat.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn a move reminiscent of a tactic used by Jose Mourinho at Porto 20 years ago, Hutter’s men left three players up near the halfway line for each corner.This led to Arsenal sending three players back in order to stop a potential counter.Arsenal Player Ratings vs MonacoMonaco also sent a player towards the corner to prevent a short option, thus reducing congestion further still.With fewer Arsenal players in the penalty area, Mikel Arteta’s side possessed fewer threats.Ordinarily the Gunners would have at least one player attempting to disrupt the goalkeeper during corner routines.But with fewer men in the box, Radoslaw Majecki found himself to be far less bothered than most Prem stoppers have been against Arsenal this term.Monaco left three men up during Arsenal cornersMonaco also sent a man over to cover the short optionIrrespective of their relative success in defending corners, Monaco still fell to a 3-0 defeat courtesy of two open-play goals by Bukayo Saka and a late Kai Havertz strike.Ahead of the game, a mural of Jover was seen outside the Emirates.The German-born French coach was recent dubbed the “most annoying bloke in football” by Man Utd legend Gary Neville.Jover, 43, joined Arteta’s coaching staff in 2021.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince the start of last season, the Gunners have scored 22 goals from corners.This is more than any other Premier League club in that timeframe.Arsenal ordinarily like to disrupt the opposition goalkeeperCredit: GettyA mural of Nicolas Jover was spotted outside the Emirates last nightCredit: RexHow to stop Arsenal at cornersArsenal have turned into a prolific team when it comes to scoring from corners.The Gunners have now scored 22 goals from them since the start of last season – seven more than their nearest rival Manchester City and eight more than Premier League leaders Liverpool.Two of them came against Manchester United – Jurrien Timber and William Saliba netting in the second half to earn Mikel Arteta’s men a vital win as they chase down Arne Slot’s Reds.Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were the architects with their deliveries, and each now have seven set-piece assists since the start of the 2023/24 campaign – more than any other player.United legend Dimitar Berbatov joked Arsenal are the new Stoke City of the top flight – a side under Tony Pulis who terrorised the so-called “bigger clubs” with set-piece mastery.Here are four ways to stop Arteta’s side at corners More

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    Hibs Hall of Fame hero and Dunfermline legend Alex Edwards dies as tributes pour in

    HIBS Hall of Fame hero Alex Edwards has died aged 78.The Easter Road club announced the former winger’s passing this morning, calling him a “true Hibs legend.”Alex Edwards in action for HibsCredit: SNSEdwards being inducted into the Hibs Hall of Fame earlier this yearCredit: Instagram / hibernianfootballclubEdwards at Dunfermline in 1966/67Credit: Scottish News and SportEdwards started off at the Pars in 1961, being handed his debut by the legendary manager Jock Stein.His first game came just after he turned 16, which made him the second-youngest player at the time to have played in the Scottish Football League.He played for Dunfermline for ten years, playing in the Scottish Cup final in both 1965 and 1968, lifting the trophy in the latter.In 1971, Hibs manager Eddie Turnbull signed Edwards for a reported £13,000 fee as they made the Scottish Cup final the following year.The year after that, the team who would go down as “Turnbull’s Tornadoes” after beating Celtic 2-1 in front of a crowd of over 70,000 at Hampden to lift the club’s first League Cup.Edwards helped set up both goals in the famous win.He went on to feature in his side’s 7-0 New Year’s Day win over Hearts months later as well as a 6-1 win over Sporting Lisbon as they reached the quarter finals of the Cup Winners’ Cup.And he also scored against Liverpool at Anfield in a 3-1 UEFA Cup defeat in 1975.Most read in FootballEdwards went on to make 215 appearances, scoring 12 goals, before finishing his career with Arbroath.Edwards was inducted into the Hibs Hall of Fame just a few months ago alongside fellow modern and classic Leith heroes.Iconic Scottish boss Jim Duffy opens up on nearly signing Paul Gascoigne for DUNDEE, friendship with GIanluca Vialli and arriving at Hibs via helicopterA Hibs statement read: “Hibernian FC is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a true Hibs legend, Alex Edwards.”The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Alex’s family and loved ones.”Rest in peace, Mickey.”Dunfermline Athletic have also paid tribute, saying: “Everyone at Dunfermline Athletic is hugely saddened to hear of the passing of Pars legend, Alex Edwards.”A star in our 6-2 win over Valencia in December 1962, Alex mesmerised defences helping the club to their highest ever league position. European success and two Scottish Cup Finals, the second of which Dunfermline won in 1968, were followed by further glory with Hibernian, before finishing his career at Arbroath.”Our thoughts are with Alex’s family, friends and team mates at this difficult time.”A full tribute to Alex will follow in due course.”Fans of his past clubs have offered their tributes online.One Hibs supporter said: “A favourite of my dad and my uncles who all grew up watching the Tornadoes. He will be sadly missed.”A Pars fan added: “Very sad news. A legend and Hall of Fame member for both Hibs and Dunfermline.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Before my time but my dad thought he was the greatest ever Dunfermline player in what was a golden period for the club.”Edwards in action for Hibs in 75/76Credit: SNSEdwards sits third from the right in the front row with his 75/76 Hibs teammatesCredit: SNSEdwards (R) joined on the pitch by fellow Dunfermline alumni (L-R) Bert Paton, Callum Morris, and Roy Barry as they launched a beer partnership in 2017Credit: Michael Schofield – The Sun GlasgowKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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    Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck rushed to hospital after horror injury leaving manager in ‘shock’

    BORUSSIA DORTMUND centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck was rushed to hospital after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury against Barcelona.The 25-year-old fell awkwardly on his ankle while attempting to equalise late in the Champions League match.Nico Schlotterbeck suffered a horrific ankle injury against BarcelonaCredit: GettyHe was stretchered off after full-timeCredit: GettyThe defender landed awkwardly after going for a headerCredit: RexWith the score 3-2 to Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park, a free kick from Pascal Gross found Schlotterbeck in the box.The defender’s headed effort flew narrowly over the crossbar and he severely twisted his ankle while landing.Referee François Letexier immediately called the team doctors over before ending the match for full-time.After receiving some immediate treatment, he was eventually stretchered off the pitch.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was later filmed being loaded into an ambulance.Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin provided an update on Schlotterbeck’s injury during his post-match press conference.He explained: “The sight was terrible. We have to deal with this shock.”If you look at the images, it doesn’t look good. A sleepless night awaits.”Most read in Champions LeagueBVB sporing director Sebastian Kehl later added: “His foot is thickly bandaged. We’ll await the diagnosis tomorrow.”And midfielder Emre Can said: “He was in a lot of pain on the pitch. I hope it’s not too bad.”Dortmund went on to lose the match 3-2 against Barcelona.Raphinha opened the scoring for the visitors just after half-time.Serhou Guirassy then equalised but Ferran Torres restored Barcelona’s lead.Guirassy levelled things up again, but Torres responded by netting the winner in the 85th minute. More

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    Why is Astana vs Chelsea kicking off at 3.30pm in the UK?

    CHELSEA will be looking to continue their perfect record in the Conference League TONIGHT as they take on Astana.Many of the Blues’ fringe players are looking to break through to the first team after four straight wins in Europe.Chelsea have won all of their Conference League matches so far this seasonCredit: GettyLast time out, Chelsea easily brushed aside German side Heidenheim 2-0, with Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk getting on the scoresheet.Enzo Maresca’s men will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the Conference League table this evening but face a tricky test in tough conditions.Not only will Chelsea travel eight hours on a plane to Kazakhstan minnows Astana, but they will be forced to play in horrific winter conditions – with temperatures dropping below 0.Why is Astana vs Chelsea kicking off at 3.30pm?Chelsea’s Conference League clash with Astana will kick off at a bizarre time in the UK.READ MORE IN CHELSEAThe match is set to get underway at the Almaty Ortalyk Stadium at 8.30pm local time, which is 3.30pm in the UK.Astana is five hours ahead of London – and with freak winter temperatures expected in Kazakhstan, the fixture cannot be played any later.European games usually kick off at either 5.45pm or 8pm in the UK – but all of Astana’s home games in the Conference League took place at 3.30pm last season.Chelsea face a quick turnaround of fixtures, with the Blues set to face Brentford at 7pm GMT on Sunday – and Maresca has hinted at several changes to his squad this evening.Most read in FootballThe Italian said: “Some of them will be here and some of them will fly with us. More or less, we try to manage in the same way we have done before today.”We have many young players, 17 players with us, and the rest will be here with us. Eight hours is not a normal time for a game, you know, but we have to go there, we have to play, try our best and thinking also about the next game.”How to watch Astana vs ChelseaAstana vs Chelsea will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2.You can live stream the match on discovery+.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog. More

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    Manchester derby headlines Score Predictor Matchweek 15 – top stats and facts ahead of weekend action!

    NEED a little spending money this Christmas?Your football instincts could bank you £250 with Score Predictor this weekend.Play now!Credit: Dream TeamSimply submit your predictions for the five selected Premier League games and earn points for the accuracy of your forecast as the action unfolds.If you amass the most points then you’ll claim the cash prize!Here we’ve collected some key stats and facts for each relevant fixture this Matchweek to help inform your decisions, as well as our own predictions.Nottingham Forest v Aston VillaA meeting of former European champions promises to be a competitive affair on Saturday afternoon.There was a huge gulf in class between these two sides last season when Forest finished 17th while Villa qualified for the Champions League but it’s a different story this time around.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are currently fifth in the table, level with the Villains on 25 points.Forest have actually earned more points on the road this campaign but Murillo and company have conceded just six goals at the City Ground – only Liverpool have shipped fewer league goals at home.Most read in FootballOne important factor to consider here is that Unai Emery’s men have only won one of their five league games immediately after a Champions League fixture and that was back in September.With Villa having won an energy-sapping game against RB Leipzig in midweek, it feels all set up for Forest to claim another big scalp.Our Prediction: 2-1 to Nottingham ForestChris Wood has scored ten league goals this seasonCredit: EPABrighton v Crystal PalaceA heated rivalry not based on geography here.The Eagles haven’t claimed bragging rights in this fixture since 2021 although four of the six meetings since have finished 1-1.The Seagulls thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the corresponding game last season with a 4-1 win and Fabian Hurzeler’s side are one of just three top-flight teams still undefeated on home soil this campaign, which bodes well for this Sunday.That being said, Palace have solidified in recent weeks with their defeat to Fulham last month being their only loss in their last eight games in all competitions.43% of Score Predictor users have opted for a 2-1 home win at this stage and we’re inclined to agree.Our Prediction: 2-1 to BrightonBrighton are just three points off fourth after 15 league gamesCredit: GettyManchester City v Manchester UnitedA proper local derby stands out as the headline match-up this weekend.Pep Guardiola’s side used to be a guaranteed source of points for Score Predictor users and it was usually just a question of how many goals they would score but they’ve fallen off a cliff lately.A 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League means City’s 3-0 result against Forest remains the only win in their last ten games – an unprecedented rough patch for a side that have hoovered up trophies in recent years.Although it’s not as if the Red Devils are in the best shape to take advantage of their neighbours’ poor form.The Ruben Amorim era started with three games undefeated but losses to Arsenal and Forest have come as a reality check this month.Man United are due to face Viktoria Plzen in Czechia later today which will limit their preparation time for Sunday’s game at the Etihad.This one is massively dividing Score Predictor users.Our Prediction: 3-2 to Man CityScore PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOWCity’s slump continuesCredit: ReutersSouthampton v TottenhamIt’s hard to avoid repetition when discussing Spurs; they pack a punch going forward but a soft underbelly makes them far more vulnerable than Ange Postecoglou would like.The North Londoners are yet to win a game since they thrashed Man City 4-0 at the Etihad with recent defeats to Bournemouth and Chelsea prompting waves of criticism from the fans.But Son Heung-min and friends couldn’t have asked for a more favourable opponent this weekend as Saints are rooted to the bottom of the table with just five points to show for their efforts since promotion.Russell Martin’s side have conceded 31 league goals this term, the same number Spurs have scored.The visitors have serious defensive problems of their own with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies all sidelined with injury meaning we might see a centre-back partnership of Archie Gray and Radu Dragusin.Spurs have the small matter of a trip to Ibrox to negotiate first but surely they won’t slip up at St Mary’s.Our Prediction: 4-2 to SpursVan de Ven has been ruled out with another hamstring injuryCredit: ReutersBournemouth v West HamIt’s the Monday night slot again for the Hammers and while victory over Wolves last time out relieved the pressure on Julen Lopetegui to some degree, fans will need to see a spell of sustained improvement before they are convinced. The Spanish head coach will have his work out on the south coast as the Cherries are currently third in the form table having seen off Man City, Wolves, Spurs and Ipswich since the start of November.Only the current top four of Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and City have won more league games than Bournemouth this season – a superb effort.Arne Slot’s league leaders are the only team to have generated more xG than Andoni Iraola’s side while Southampton, Ipswich and Leicester are the only teams to have conceded more xG than West Ham.If Bournemouth bring their shooting boots it could get very messy for the visitors.READ MORE SUN STORIESOur Prediction: 3-1 to BournemouthProve you know better by entering your predictions now – there’s £250 up for grabs!BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. 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    Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s amazing £19m car collection which features a rare £9m Bugatti and two luxury Rolls-Royces

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’S car collection is the most formidable we’ve ever seen.The Portugal star, still going strong at 39, is raking in millions and loves adding cars to his garage.Cristiano Ronaldo boasts a car collection worth £19millionRonaldo’s £9m Bugatti Centodieci has appeared in Saudi ArabiaThe £400k Ferrari Purosangue was unveiled by Ronaldo earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @cristianoRonaldo was also gifted a BMW XM worth £164k by Al Nassr’s latest sponsorCredit: Instagram @cristianoIncredibly, he is now believed to be worth over £500million thanks to his bumper contracts over the years at clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and now Al Nassr.Ronaldo has made no secret of his love of cars, splashing an astonishing amount on them over the years.It is believed he has amassed a fleet worth over £19million, and that includes a new BMW XM Red Label that carries a £164,000 price tag – thanks to the German car giants now sponsoring Saudi club.Earlier this year, he showed off a dark blue Ferrari Purosangue worth £400,000 from his lavish home.Read more car collectionsBut the pick of his cars has to be a £9million Bugatti, that is one of only 10 ever made.While he also loves a Range Rover as his family car.SunSport takes a look at some motors decorating his amazing garage.Bugatti Centodieci, £9mBack in 2021, CR7 added the most extravagant and expensive car to his collection.Most read in FootballThe £9million Centodieci boasts an 8 litre W16 engine, with special models having 1600hp – some 100hp more than the Chiron and, overall, three times the price of that model. Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Cheshire home on sale for £5m with seven bedrooms, padel courts, pool and guest barnIt can do 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 236mph.His Centodieci has been spotted in Saudi.Ronaldo was recently seen in Riyadh behind the wheel of Range Rover’s new SUV.Bigger than the Evoque, but smaller than the Sport, it’s the perfect family car for the forward.It’s electric, so it’s good for the environment.It’s acceleration is quite slouchy though, measuring 0-62mph from 5.4 seconds.This stunning Range Rover Velar is now part of Ronaldo’s Middle East fleetAston Martin DBS, £200kWhen Ronaldo played for Manchester United, he turned heads at Carrington as he rocked up to the gates in an amazing Aston Martin DBS Superleggera convertible.The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera boasts a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, providing a mind-boggling 715 hp.It has a top speed of 211mph, and can also go from 0-60mph in just 3.4 seconds.The car was certainly a worthy addition to Ronaldo’s stunning motor collection.When Ronaldo played for Man Utd, he had a Aston Martin DBSCredit: AlamyMercedes G-Wagon Brabus, £600What do you buy your boyfriend if he has everything?Well, if you’re Georgina Rodriguez you get a massive, gift-wrapped Mercedes-Benz G-Class.The gorgeous former shop assistant made sure CR7’s had the best birthday ever for his 35th – gifting him a stunning Mercedes G Wagon Brabus that can cost as much £600,000.And the brilliant SUV can reach top speeds of 137mph.This customised Mercedes G-Wagon was gifted to Ronaldo by Wag Georgina RodriguezBugatti Chiron, £2.15mIn 2017, Ronaldo’s need for speed saw the mercurial forward splash the cash on a stunning silver Bugatti Chiron.Incredibly, it can reach speeds of 260 mph, and does 0-60 in just under 2.5 seconds.As we said, he likes two of everything – and this was the second Bugatti he bought, although he denied buying a third  – the Bugatti La Voiture Noire.That was reckoned to be the most expensive car in the world EVER at £9.49million, and was snapped up by a mystery buyer.In 2017, Ronaldo bought a Bugatti Chiron – now worth over £2mBugatti Veyron, £1.7mOnly 450 Veyron 16.4 Grand Sports were built, so of course Ronaldo wanted a slice of that rarity pie.It cost him £1.7m, and the Portuguese legend bought the car as a treat after winning Euro 2016 with his country.Though the car was involved in a crash in 2022 in Majorca. The driver, who was reportedly not Ronaldo, lost control and the car skidded into a wall.The front of the Bugatti was believed to have been wrecked with investigators revealed no other vehicle was involved.The driver of the car did not suffer any injuries and signed an accident report.In 2022, Ronaldo’s Bugatti Veyron was involved in a crashLamborghini Aventador, £260kSimply because a Bugatti Veyron won’t fulfil Ronaldo’s love of fast cars, in the same year he bought that motor he splashed on a Lamborghini Aventador.Made in 2011, it’s the most celebrated model by the Italian car designer – and owned by footballers all over the world, not scared of the outlandish price.Ronaldo celebrated his purchase on Instagram in 2016, with a picture with the caption: “Bom dia (good morning)”.Ronaldo poses with his £260k Lamborghini AventadorCredit: Instagram @CristanoRolls-Royce Cullinan, £330kIn 2020, Ronaldo added a Cullinan to his collection, having previously owned a Rolls Royce Phantom worth around £363,000.Showing his loyalty to his new employers, CR7 even personalised the interior with black and white leather.Standing at five metres long, the Cullinan boasts a V12 engine and a horse power of 571.It is the only SUV Rolls Royce have ever produced.CR7 is a huge fan of Rolls-Royce and has a stunning CullinanFerrari F12 TDF, £350KIn 2017, Ronaldo bought an F12 TDF – another collector’s item with only 799 made in the world.It is certainly one of the favourites he owns, and is zippy with a top speed of 211 mph, and capable of doing 0-62 in 2.9 seconds.Needless to say, pet-friendly Ronaldo won’t let his pooches in though.A lover of supercars, this amazing Ferrari costs £350kChevrolet Camaro, £35kMaybe he learned something from Sir Alex Ferguson about American cars, after all the former Manchester United boss drove a Chevrolet to training when he was Red Devils manager.A more economic motor than others in his garage, the Camaro has a 6.2-litre V8 engine that delivers 453 horsepower.It’s cheaper than anything else he owns, and was bought in 2016 as a family car.Showing that he doesn’t have to always drive flashy cars, Ronaldo was seen in an affordable ChevroletMORE sport featuresMcLaren Senna, £1mA car made as a dedication to the legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, it would’ve set Ronaldo back around £1million – with only 500 models ever made.So enamoured by its performance on Top Gear, former presenter Jeremy Clarkson said of the McLaren Senna it has ‘rewritten the supercar rule book’.READ MORE SUN STORIESPowered by a twin-turbo charged V8 engine that produces 800 horse power, it can hit 0-62 mph in just 2.8 seconds.Mika Hakkinen is another sports star who owns one of these beauties.This McLaren Senna, worth £1m, was another Ronaldo’s favourite toys More