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      What are the lyrics to Denmark’s national anthem Der er et yndigt land? Plus what the Danish song words mean in English?

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      WITH everyone hoping to get involved in Euro 2024 SunSport have been taking a look at the participating countries’ national anthems.Denmark will be hoping to build on a fantastic Euro 2020 campaign which saw them reach the semi-finals, losing 2-1 to England by taking the pitch again for Euro 2024.Christian Eriksen will be key to Denmark in Euro 2024Credit: GettyDenmark beat France twice during the Nations LeagueCredit: ReutersDenmark have made it to successive Euro 2024 knockout stages for the first time following three draws in Group C.Christian Eriksen has made the scoresheet in the opener against Slovenia.Denmark go toe to toe with Germany Saturday 29 and Danish fans are hoping they can go all the way to repeat their winning history of Euro 1992.Read More on Euro 2024What are the lyrics to Denmark’s national anthem?Der er et yndigt land translates to ‘There is a lovely country’ in English.The lyrics were written in 1819 by poet Adam Oehlenschläger, and the anthem boasts Denmark’s beautiful nature and rich history.At the World Cup, only the first verse and last lines of the fourth verse were sung, with the last line of each repeated once.But we thought we’d treat you to the lot for Euro 2024.Most read in Euro 2024Verse 1Der er et yndigt land,det står med brede bøgenær salten østerstrandnær salten østerstrand|Det bugter sig i bakke, dal,det hedder gamle Danmarkog det er Frejas salVerse 2 Der sad i fordums tiddeharniskklædte kæmper,udhvilede fra stridudhvilede fra strid|Så drog de frem til fjenders mén,nu hvile deres benebag højens bautastenVerse 3 Det land endnu er skønt,thi blå sig søen bælter,og løvet står så grøntog løvet står så grønt|Og ædle kvinder, skønne mø’rog mænd og raske svendebebo de danskes øerbebo de danskes øerHow to watch Euro 2024Both ITV and BBC will be showing matches, with the decision on who is hosting what games already decided for the group stages — you can see a list of the confirmed TV picks of remaining games for each broadcaster below:All the games will also be available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX respectively.24-Jun Albania v Spain 8pm BBC24-Jun Croatia v Italy 8pm BBC25-Jun Netherland v Austria 5pm BBC25-Jun France v Poland 5pm BBC25-Jun England v Slovenia 8pm ITV25-Jun Denmark v Serbia 8pm ITV26-Jun Slovakia v Romania 5pm BBC26-Jun Ukraine v Belgium 5pm BBC26-Jun Georgia v Portugal 8pm ITV26-Jun Czech Republic v Turkey 8pm ITVTV for the knockout rounds of the tournament will be announced in due course.Verse 4Hil drot og fædreland!Hil hver en danneborger,som virker, hvad han kan!som virker, hvad han kan!Vort gamle Danmark skal bestå,så længe bøgen spejlersin top i bølgen blåsin top i bølgen blåWhat are the lyrics to Denmark’s national anthem in English?Verse 1There’s a beautiful countryIt stands with wide beechesNear the salty eastern beachesNear the salty eastern beachesIt bays in the back and valleyIt’s called Old DenmarkAnd it it Freya’s hallVerse 2Who sat in former timesThe armour dressed fightersRested from the fightRested from the fightthen went up to the enemies injuryNow resting their legsBehind the menhir of the hillsVerse 3The country that’s still greatbecause blue is the sea that wavesand the foliage is so greenand the foliage is so greenand noble women and beautiful virginsand men and healthy swainsinhabit the islands of the danishinhabit the islands of the danishVerse 4READ MORE SUN STORIESHail king and motherlandHail any Danish citizenwho gives what he canwho gives what he canOur old Denmark will endureas long as the beech-tree mirrorsits treetop in the blue wavesits treetop in the blue wavesHow to watch Euro 2024Euro 2024 will be shown live on BBC and ITV this summer.You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer or the ITV X app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Games are FREE to watch, so long as you have a valid TV licence. More

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      Who is Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan Davison and does she have any children with the England goalkeeper?

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      JORDAN Pickford is well known as a England footy hero.Wife Megan Davison is a regular fixture at the goalkeeper’s matches – and she’s set to support her man in Germany for Euro 2024. Megan Davison is the stunning wife of Jordan PickfordCredit: ReutersWho is Megan Davison?Megan, the wife of Jordan Pickford, graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2021.The pair met when they were at school and have reportedly been together since they were 14 and 16 — Megan, who is now 28, is two years younger than her man.Following Pickford’s transfer to Everton in 2017, she moved to Liverpool with him.In June 2022, the couple married in a lavish ceremony in the Maldives, having initially tied the knot in March 2020 during Covid lockdown restrictions. Jordan Pickford tied the knot with Megan Davison for the second time in a romantic ceremony in the MaldivesThe Maldives ceremony was held on a picturesque at sunset in front of a small crowd of 13 friends and family.After the big day, Megan wrote on Instagram: “Worth the wait for the most magical day with my soulmate. Introducing The Pickfords.”Shortly tying the knot, Megan changed her Insta handle from Megan Davison to Megan Pickford.The newlyweds received a string of congratulations, with Kate Kane, wife of England skipper Harry, posting: “Incredible!!!!!”She travelled to the 2022 World Cup to support her fella and was spotted in the stands at every match. Megan with her husbandShe even dug out her England jersey for the final group stage match.Megan was snapped wearing a huge diamond ring, before the couple finally married in March 2020.Most Read in FootballShe was also pictured with Anouska Santos, the girlfriend of Luke Shaw, enjoying some food and drink before England’s crunch final Euro 2024 Group C clash with Slovenia.While there wasn’t too much for Three Lions fans to cheer about other than finishing top of the group, Megan will have been happy to see her man keep a clean sheet.Megan would have been delighted to see the Everton star keep a go unbeaten in game one against Serbia, making him a joint record holder which Peter Shilton for most cleans sheets at major tournaments.When she’s not cheering on the goalkeeper, she is bombarding her Instagram followers with stunning snaps.The blonde stunner has amassed over 100,000 followers on the social media site.Do they have any children?Yes they do — a boy and a girl.On February 17, 2019, Megan gave birth their son Arlo George.The couple once shared a touching and hilarious photo of the newborn’s baby grow, which read “My daddy likes to… ‘Get the rave on!’, a catchphrase that has stuck with Pickford since his days at Burton Albion in 2013.They welcomed their daughter in September 2023 — a little girl named Ostara.Although Megan regularly posts pics of her young family on social media, she keeps most of their personal information out of the public spotlight and hides their faces for privacy reasons. More

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      What are the lyrics to Portugal’s national anthem ‘A Portuguesa’?

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      PORTUGAL’S national anthem is a marching song which was adopted by the country’s new Republic in 1911.And you can guarantee that it will be proudly belted out before every match they play in Euro 2024.Portugal players singing their national anthem prior to kicking off their Euro 2024 group stage match against TurkeyCredit: GettyWhat are the lyrics to Portugal’s national anthem “A Portuguesa”?Verse 1Heróisdo mar, nobre povo,Naçao valente, imortal,Levantai hoje de novoOs esplendor de PortugalEntre as brumas da memória.Ó Pátria sente-se a vozDos teus egrégios avósQue há-de guiar-te à vitória.Chorus:Às armas! Às armas!Sobre a terra, sobre o mar!Às armas! Às armas!Pela Pátria lutar!Contra os canhões marchar, marchar!Verse 2Desfralda a invicta bandeiraÀ luz viva do teu céuBrade à Europa à terra inteiraPortugal não pereceu!Beija o solo teu jucundoO oceano a rujir d’amor;E o teu braço vencedorDeu mundos novos ao mundo!Chorus:Às armas! Às armas!Sobre a terra, sobre o mar!Às armas! Às armas!Pela Pátria lutar!Contra os canhões marchar, marchar!READ MORE ON EURO 2024Verse 3Saudai o sol que despontaSobre um ridente porvir;Seja o eco d’uma afrontaO sinal de ressurgir.Ráios d’essa aurora forteSão como beijos de mãeQue nos guardam, nos sustêm,Contra as injúrias da sorteChorus:Às armas! Às armas!Sobre a terra, sobre o mar!Às armas! Às armas!Pela Pátria lutar!Contra os canhões marchar, marchar!Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Costa, Pepe and Ruben Dias proudly singing their anthemCredit: GettyWhat are the lyrics to Portugal’s national anthem in English?Verse 1Heroes of the sea, noble race,Valiant and immortal nation,Rise up once againThe splendor of Portugal.Out of the mists of memory,Oh Homeland, we hear the voicesOf your great forefathersThat shall lead you on to victory!Chorus:To arms, to armsOn land and sea!To arms, to armsTo fight for our Homeland!To march against the enemy guns!Most read in FootballVerse 2Unfurl the unconquerable flagIn the bright light of your sky!Cry out all Europe and the worldThat Portugal has not perished.Your happy land is kissedBy the Ocean that murmurs with love.And your conquering armHas given new worlds to the world!Chorus:To arms, to armsOn land and sea!To arms, to armsTo fight for our Homeland!To march against the enemy guns!Verse 3Salute the Sun that risesOn a smiling future:Let the echo of an insult beThe signal for our revival.The rays of that powerful dawnAre like a mother’s kissesThat protect us and support usAgainst the insults of fate.Chorus:To arms, to armsOn land and sea!To arms, to armsTo fight for our Homeland!To march against the enemy guns!Who composed the Portuguese national anthem?In 1890, the British gave the Portuguese an ultimatum about its African colonies, igniting the Portuguese nationalist movement.When the news broke that Portugal’s monarch and government had agreed to Britain’s terms, composer Alfredo Keil furiously put pen to paper.A patriotic protest march was the result, and this is where the music for ‘A Portuguese’ came from.Who is the lyricist to the Portuguese national anthem?The lyrics of ‘A Portugese’ were written by Henrique Lopes de Mendonça.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was a Portuguese poet, writer and naval officer.Henrique was friends with the composer Alfredo Keil, who wrote the anthem’s music.How to watch Euro 2024Both ITV and BBC will be showing matches, with the decision on who is hosting what games already decided for the group stages — you can see a list of the confirmed TV picks of remaining games for each broadcaster below:
      All the games will also be available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX respectively.

      22-Jun Georgia v Czech Republic 2pm BBC
      22-Jun Turkey v Portugal 5pm ITV
      22-Jun Belgium v Romania 8pm ITV
      23-Jun Switzerland v Germany 8pm BBC
      23-Jun Scotland v Hungary 8pm BBC
      24-Jun Albania v Spain 8pm BBC
      24-Jun Croatia v Italy 8pm BBC
      25-Jun Netherland v Austria 5pm BBC
      25-Jun France v Poland 5pm BBC
      25-Jun England v Slovenia 8pm ITV
      25-Jun Denmark v Serbia 8pm ITV
      26-Jun Slovakia v Romania 5pm BBC
      26-Jun Ukraine v Belgium 5pm BBC
      26-Jun Georgia v Portugal 8pm ITV
      26-Jun Czech Republic v Turkey 8pm ITV

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      How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo share with Georgina Rodriguez and what are their names? Meet CR7’s kids

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      CRISTIANO Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s partner Georgina Rodriguez is cheering him on at Euro 2024 — here we get to know CR7’s children. Georgina Rodriguez is the mother of two of Cristiano Ronaldo’s childrenCredit: ReutersHow many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have?In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez said the birth of their baby gave them “the strength to live this moment.”Cristiano and Georgina announced they were expecting twins in October in 2021.But the Manchester United ace revealed that their baby boy sadly passed away as celebrities paid tributes online.On May 7, 2021, the couple revealed they named the baby girl Bella.read more on ronaldoTo date, Ronaldo has five children, with three of the children born to two surrogate mothers.His first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 14, was born on June 17, 2010, in the United States.Cristiano Jr’s family nickname is Cristianinho, which means “little Cristiano”.Following in his father’s footsteps, Ronaldo Jr has started playing football at youth level and is already impressing with his goal return.most read in sportOn April, 14, 2022, he was captured executing his dad’s trademark “Siuuu” celebration while playing for Manchester United’s Under-12s.The young ace was also reportedly playing alongside Wayne Rooney’s eldest son Kai at times as well.In June 2017, it was revealed that Ronaldo had fathered twins via a surrogate mother in the United States.The Portugal captain remained with the national team during the Confederations Cup campaign at the same time, only announcing the birth of the pair after Portugal’s penalty shootout loss to Chile.They are named Eva and Matteo.Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez’s secret training regime ready for the World Cup revealedA month later, Ronaldo confirmed in an interview that he and Georgina Rodriguez were expecting their first baby together.When asked by Spanish news outlet El Mundo whether the player was “happy” to have another child on the way, he replied: “Yes, very much.”Georgina gave birth to baby daughter Alana Martina on November 12, 2017.Ronaldo posted a picture on Instagram, writing: “Alana Martina is just born! Both Geo and Alana are doing great! We are all very happy!'”On April 18, 2022 Georgina gave birth to twins, but the couple announced that sadly one of the two babies died shortly after she gave birth. Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured on a mid-season trip to Dubai with four of his childrenCredit: Instagram @CristianoThey said in a statement: “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away.”It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel.”Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness.”Baby boy, you are our angel. We will always love you.”Who is Cristiano Jr’s mother?The identity of Cristiano Junior’s mother is unknown, but Ronaldo Senior has full custody of his son with reports suggesting that his mother was paid £10million.Ronaldo told chat show host Jonathan Ross: “People speculate I was with this girl or another, or there was a surrogate mother. I have never told anyone and never will.”When Cristiano [Junior] is going to grow up, I am always going to say the truth to him because he deserves it, because he is my son, but I am not going to say because people want me to say.” Georgina Rodriguez watching Turkey vs Portugal in Euro 2024 on June 22, 2024Credit: ReutersWho is Georgina Rodriguez?Georgina is the mother of Ronaldo’s fourth child Alana and his youngest daughter Bella.She was born on January 27, 1994, in Jaca, Spain to a Spanish mum and Argentine dad.Georgina learned dance before changing careers to modelling after studying English in London.The 30-year-old was first spotted on a string of dates with then-Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo towards the end of 2016.Georgina has claimed that her first meeting with the football star was “love at first sight.””Our first meeting was at Gucci, where I worked as a sales assistant,” she recalled in an interview with The Sun .”Days later, we saw each other again at another brand’s event.”It was then that we could talk in a relaxed atmosphere, outside my work environment. It was love at first sight for both.” More

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      Who is Roberto Baggio’s wife Andreina Fabbi?

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      ROBERTO Baggio first rose to fame for his impressive football skills.However, for much of his career he has had his wife Andreina Fabbi by his side.The pair have three children togetherCredit: AFPWho is Roberto Baggio’s wife Andreina Fabbi?Andreina Fabbi is married to former footballer Roberto Baggio.Despite being married to a famous face, not much is known about Andreina.It seems that she likes to remain out of the spotlight and instead let her husband shine with the fame his job comes with.What does Andreina Fabbi do?Andreina has been by her husband’s side since the 1980s.Read more on sportIt’s unknown if she has a job away from supporting Roberto’s football career.She has also raised the couple’s children.When did Roberto Baggio and Andreina Fabbi get married?Roberto and Andreina first got together in 1987 but they haven’t revealed how they first crossed paths.They went on to tie the knot on July 2, 1989 meaning as of 2024 they have been married for 35 years.Most read in SportThe couple got married in a traditional Roman Catholic ceremony.Andreina met Roberto when he was at the height of his football career.The player spent the entirety of his career in Italy and was nicknamed the divine ponytail.Do Roberto Baggio and Andreina Fabbi have any children?Yes, Roberto and Andreina have three children together.Their first baby, a daughter named Valentina, was born on December 2, 1990.They then had their first son Mattia who was born on May 12, 1994 before their second son Leonardo arrived on March 3, 2005.What is Roberto Baggio famous for?Roberto played for Italy’s three most successful clubs throughout his career – Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, winning two Serie A titles over this time.In 1993 he helped Juventus win the Uefa cup as he scored two goals in the first leg of the final against Borussia Dortmund.The same year he was named Fifa World player of the year and received the Ballon d’or.He was the first Italian player to score at three different World Cups in 1998, after scoring in 1990 and 1994.In 1994, Italy reached the FIFA World cup final in the USA, where they would play Brazil.However, the game went to penalties and Roberto missed his shot which meant Brazil lifted the trophy.He took a long run up to take the penalty but his shot went right over the crossbar.Away from football, Baggio has been praised for his charity work as he became a UN ambassador in 2002 and helped to raise money for areas affected by earthquakes and illnesses.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen he retired from football, Baggio became president of the technical sector of the Italian Football Federation in 2010.But, he left in 2013 as he said that the federation had ignored his ideas about focusing on youth talent. More

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      Who is Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson and how long has she been dating the England and Arsenal star?

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      BUKAYO SAKA is one of England’s very best players and will be a key man in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 plans this summer.The Arsenal star appears to have some further support off the pitch too, dating long-term partner Tolami Benson who will be cheering him on in Germany.Tolami Benson on her InstagramCredit: InstagramTolami Benson in the stands to watch Saka at Euro 2024Who is Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson?Tolami Benson is 23-years of age, making her one year older than Bukayo Saka.Benson, who has 47,000 Instagram followers, is regularly spotted on social media relaxing on holiday, sometimes with the Arsenal ace by her side.She is also quite the Gunners fan, posting pictures of herself in the shirt as well as following the club on Instagram.Tolami Benson wears an Arsenal jersey on her InstagramCredit: InstagramHow long have they been dating?The pair are thought to have started dating in late 2020 but have kept their relationship secret until recently.They do not share pictures of them together, and don’t even follow each other on social media.Most read in Euro 2024Dating rumours started when Benson posted a picture with someone in a mask back in 2021.Tolami Benson on Instagram, with who fans believe is Bukayo SakaCredit: InstagramTheir romance was later uncovered by fans in February 2022, when the pair shared individual photos of themselves on a yacht in Dubai.However, neither are yet to actually confirm their relationship.Most recently Tomali has shared snaps of herself at the Emirates Stadium alongside the partners of Arsenal stars Leandro Trossard, Martin Odegaard and Ben White. More

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      Ultimate Euro 2024 rich list reveals England’s top earners & how Ronaldo’s salary is EIGHT times higher than Mbappe’s

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      EURO 2024 will see some of the world’s finest talents clash on the pitch – but who comes out top dog away from it?With staggering salaries and lucrative endorsement deals worth millions, players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe could retire now and never have to work again.Cristiano Ronaldo tops the rich list of players taking part in the Euros this yearCredit: @cristianoRonaldo on holiday with his fiancee Georgina Rodriguez and their childrenCredit: Instagram/@cristianoRonaldo is the richest footballer playing in the Euros this yearCredit: Instagram / @cristianoEven the likes of England superstar Jude Bellingham, who is just 20 years old, is already worth a not-so-small fortune thanks to commercial tie-ups, including an eye-catching deal with Kim Kardashian’s Skims.Ahead of the first game of the tournament kicking off tonight, here we reveal the ultimate Euro 2024 rich list.Cristiano Ronaldo £471mPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, will play his sixth European Championship when his team faces Czech Republic on Tuesday. It is believed this could be his last Euro games. In 2020, he became the first active team sport athlete to surpass $1billion in career earnings – and two years later, he signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.READ MORE ON SPORTAccording to Forbes, he is paid around £164million by the club for his on-field duties.Ronaldo has raked over £47million in endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Unilever, and Herbalife.The star also has an incredible property portfolio.Among the impressive homes owned by Ronaldo and his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez are a £5.5million house in Lisbon, a £1.5million flat, and a £2.5million mansion overlooking the River Cavado.Most read in Euro 2024Kylian Mbappe – £141mAfter making his debut for the French national team in 2017, Kylian Mbappe has risen to become one of the most exciting players in the world. With a £141million net worth, he is the second richest player in the tournament this year. At just 25, he has lifted some of the biggest trophies, including the World Cup in 2018.England fans’ must watch guide to Gelsenkirchen ahead of Three Lions’ Euro 2024 clash vs SerbiaAt just 25, Kylian Mbappe is one of the richest athletes in the worldCredit: GettyThe star often posts snaps of his lifestyle on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @k.mbappeHis salary is pegged at a whopping £21million-a-year – which equates to £404,000-a-week.However, that marks a drastic pay CUT compared to the previous two-year deal he was on at PSG, which netted him a staggering £5.1million per week.And it works out at about an eighth of Ronaldo’s!Mbappe has also signed lucrative deals with Hublot, Louis Vuitton, Oakley, and Hennessey. According to Forbes, his endorsement deals fetch him £15.7million alone.Earlier this month, it was reported that he had purchased a £15million mega mansion in Spain after finalising his move to Real Madrid. Harry Kane – £72mEngland’s Harry Kane is the third richest player in the tournament this yearCredit: GettyHe has an impressive £13million property portfolioHarry Kane, England’s top goal scorer of all time, saw his net worth shoot up by £24million to £72million in just a year.That figure will continue to rise since. In 2023, he signed a lucrative deal to move to Bayern Munich that pays £21.5million per year.His £100million transfer was said to have come with a £30million signing fee.Kane’s skills have also netted him an endorsement deal with Amazon and a partnership with Sketchers that is said to be worth £2million.He has also invested in properties with a portfolio that stands at an eye-watering £13million. Despite this, it’s been reported that Harry lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their three kids.Antoine Griezmann – £71mAntoine Griezmann has a peak base salary of £21millionCredit: AFPHe lives in a modern home with his wife and kids worth £5millionCredit: INSTAGRAM/EriKA ChoperenaFrance’s Antoine Griezman, 33, has a reported net worth of £71million.His £21million peak base salary made him one of the ten highest-paid football players in recent years. Away from the pitch, he earns over £4.7million in endorsement deals with brands such as Puma, Gillette, and Head and Shoulders.Fans have seen glimpses of the Atletico Madrid player’s elegant modern home, which is said to have cost over £5million. Robert Lewandowski – £67mRobert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers of all timeCredit: Instagram @_rl9He owns a deluxe £7million apartment in Warsaw with his wifeCredit: INSTAGRAM @_RL9 @annalewandowskaPoland’s Robert Lewandowski’s impressive skills on the pitch saw him crowned the best player by FIFA and UEFA in 2020. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his salary in 2020 was £23.5million, which made him one of the highest-paid football players in the world.The Barcelona player has often been named one of the best strikers of all time and has many sponsorship deals to his name. In 2016, it was reported that he spent £7million on a deluxe apartment in Warsaw, his home city. Kevin De Bruyne – £56mKevin De Bruyne’s career has netted him a £56million fortuneCredit: GettyHe owns properties in Cheshire and BelgiumCredit: INSTAGRAMKevin De Bruyne has been one of Belgium’s most trusted aces for many years. The Manchester City player’s stunning career has earned him a £56million net worth. Regarded as one of the greatest of his generation, the 33-year-old’s base salary is £15.7million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.His huge popularity has been a hit with brands – he has partnered with Nike, McDonald’s, and Emirates. Like many on this list, he enjoys the finer things in life. He owns properties in Cheshire and a villa in Belgium, his home country, equipped with a jacuzzi, swimming pool, and a basketball court.Romelu Lukaku – £50mRomelu Lukaku is one of Chelsea’s most expensive signings of all timeCredit: GettyBelgium striker Romelu Lukaku is believed to be worth a staggering £50million.With an impressive resume that includes stints with Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Chelsea, it is no surprise that he is one of the most in-demand players in the world. In 2021, his return to Chelsea made him the seventh-most-expensive player in a club-record transfer worth £97.5million. After one season, he was sent out on loan to Roma and forced to take a pay cut. According to Football Transfers, he now earns an annual salary of £6.3million. Luka Modric – £58.9mCroatia’s Luka Modric recently splashed £10m on a mansionCredit: GettyThe footballer with wife Vanja Bosnic, who secured a monumental deal that took him to Real Madrid in 2012Credit: Instagram @lukamodric10Croatian captain Luka Modric is best known for his long tenure as a midfielder for Real Madrid.Regarded as one of the greatest players in the world, he has amassed a fortune of £58.9million.While his annual salary with the La Liga team has not been made public, it has been estimated to be around £7.8million.Last year, it was reported that he had forked out £10.1million on a new home in Madrid.It has a huge parlour, nine bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a gym. He lives there with his wife, Vanja, and their three kids.Thomas Muller – £45millionHarry Kane’s Bayern teammate reportedly earns £345,000 a weekCredit: ReutersThe Geman icon with wife Lisa, who he married in 2009Credit: Instagram @esmuellertGerman icon Thomas Muller, 34, has made around £45million throughout his career.Very few can match his trophy hauls, which include the Bundesliga, Champions League, and the World Cup.He is said to be making £18million a year and £345,000 a week.This makes him one of the highest-paid footballers at Bayern Munich, where he has been since 2008.He lives in Munich in a villa with his wife, Lisa, which was burgled while he played football in 2022.Jude Bellingham – £40mAt just 20, Jude Bellingham has made £40million in his careerCredit: GettyHe’s recently been unveiled as the new face for Kim Kardashian’s fashion brand SKIMSCredit: SKIMSEngland and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is worth £40million, thanks partly to his £103million deal transfer to Real Madrid last year. This equates to a yearly salary of £11.6million a year and weekly wages of £200,000.The 20-year-old has a growing endorsement portfolio, which includes partnerships with Louis Vuitton and Lucozade. More recently, he became the face of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS.READ MORE SUN STORIESAdidas has also designed a logo in his image. That partnership is said to fetch him £2.6million.Jude became the youngest first-team player for Birmingham City when he was 16 and has continued to break records since. They include becoming the youngest English goalscorer in the Champions League back in 2021. More

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      Who is Daniel Siebert? Meet the German referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      REFEREE Daniel Siebert is set to take part in one of the most important football events of the year.Read on to find out more about the German national’s 26 years refereeing at top flight matches ahead of the tournament.Daniel Siebert will be officiating at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersWho is Daniel Siebert?Daniel Siebert is a German football referee affiliated with FC Nordost Berlin from the Berlin Football AssociationBorn on May 4, 1984, he officiates international matches as a FIFA referee and holds a UEFA elite category ranking.The part-time school teacher started his journey into officiating in 1998 and in 2007 he was appointed a Bundesliga referee by the DFB.Siebert then spent three years in the German second tier before making the step up to Germany’s top flight.Read more on Euro 2024The 40-year-old is ranked as a UEFA first category referee, a term given to a group of referees classified as among UEFA’s best.Siebert has brandished 147 yellow cards and just two red cards in 33 matches covering more than 10 different competitions.The German refereed Arsenal’s Europa League last-16 second leg victory against Olympiacos in March 2021.Has Daniel Siebert officiated at major tournaments before?In October 2014, Siebert was selected as a FIFA referee, the youngest of the ten German representatives at the time.Most read in FootballHe first appeared on the international stage as a referee on May 29, 2015, during the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifier between Portugal and Turkey. His inaugural senior international game was the friendly between Luxembourg and Moldova on June 9, 2015.’Every team in Europe is scared of England’ – SunSport’s all-star panel previews Euro 2024During the 2020 European Championship, Siebert was the referee for three games.These included the Group D match between Scotland and the Czech Republic, the Group E encounter between Sweden and Slovakia, and the Round of 16 clash between Wales and Denmark.In the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, he officiated four matches, including the final between Tunisia and Algeria.There was some controversy during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when Siebert was accused of making contact with Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri on his desperate run to stop an impending Socceroos goal.Siebert speaks with head coach Jalel Kadri and Hannibal Mejbri of TunisiaCredit: Getty ImagesMany fans believed he deserved a yellow card, while those in favour of the goal say Skhiri had no real chance of chasing down Australian Riley McGree.Siebert is one of 19 referees taking part in the Euros, hence attending a two-day workshop in Frankfurt ahead of the tournament.”Now that I’m here, I can fully realise that I am part of the referee team for the EURO in Germany,” he said. “I am thankful and happy to be selected for this tournament. It feels great.”What else has Daniel Siebert done before?Speaking to German news outlet Morgen Post in 2014, Siebert stated that becoming a referee was a “dream come true”.At the time of his appointment, Siebert was a part-time substitute teacher at the Hohenschönhausen Sports School based in Berlin.He is said to still teach today.Has Daniel Siebert used VAR before?Uruguay players remonstrated with the referee after the matchCredit: ReutersSiebert used VAR during the match between Ghana and Uruguay during a World Cup qualifier in December 2022.Uruguay was momentarily hopeful for a penalty award when VAR recommended that the referee review Daniel Amartey’s tackle on Darwin Nunez at the monitor.This incident marked only the second instance in the tournament where a referee decided not to overturn their original call. The first occurred when a penalty claim for Denmark against Tunisia was dismissed.Siebert will be moderating a number of games at the EurosThe decision-maker then carefully examined the play from multiple perspectives before determining that he had not made a clear and obvious error.Although Amartey did touch the ball, he seemed to also make contact with the forward and the referee’s decision to stick with his initial call was bold.READ MORE SUN STORIESUruguayan striker Edinson Cavani called for the referee to be “put in jail” after the national team crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage.Following this, Siebert did not receive further assignments and soon returned to Germany.Full list of main referees at Euro 2024

      Michael Oliver (England)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
      Marco Guida (Italy)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
      Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
      Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Clement Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
      Felix Zwayer (Germany)
      François Letexier (France)
      Facundo Tello (Argentina) More