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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

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      Who is Sandro Scharer? Meet the Swiss referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      SANDRO Scharer is set to officiate at a number of Euro 2024 games.While he may be one of the least-known officials at the event, the Swiss star is hoping to impress in Germany. Schärer during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Lokomotiv MoskvaCredit: GettyWho is Sandro Scharer?Sandro Schärer is a Swiss football referee born on June 6, 1988.After completing high school, he studied sports and geography at the University of Basel.Before becoming a referee, Sandro initially worked as a substitute teacher at various high schools and as a ski instructor. He then trained as a referee in 2005 and began refereeing games in the Challenge League six years later at the age of 24. Read More on Euros 2024In 2013, he made his debut in the Super League in the game between FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Thun. Has Sandro Scharer officiated at major tournaments before?Sandro has officiated at major tournaments before. He has been involved in various UEFA competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. He has also refereed in international tournaments, including qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.Most read in SportSandro claims he is the type of referee that any player would hate to come up against.”I was a rebel on the pitch and had difficulty accepting referee decisions,” he recalled in an interview with FC Buttikon.Should VAR be scrapped?Has Sandro Scharer used VAR before?VAR was introduced to the Swiss Super League in the 2019/20 season.Therefore, Sandro is up to date with the often controversial video-assisted refereeing system.It will be used at the 2024 Euros in Germany but there could be a last-minute halt.The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the first major tournament to approve the device. It was credited with making the 2018 edition the cleanest World Cup since 1986 as there were no red cards issued in the opening 11 games and only four players were sent off throughout the entire tournament.For the Euros 2024, the high-tech feature will use 12 tracking cameras to determine if any part of the player’s body is in an offside position.READ MORE SUN STORIESA 3D animation will be displayed on the big screens in the stadium.The match ball will also include a chip which will help improve the technology’s accuracy.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

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      Who is Halil Umut Meler? Meet the Turkish referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      TURKISH League referee Halil Umut Meler is officiating at the 2024 UEFA Euros.Here is everything you need to know about the football referee.Referee Halil Umut Meler was hit by Faruk Koca on Monday, December 11Credit: REUTERS/Alberto LingriaWho is Halil Umut Meler?Halil Umut Meler is a Turkish football referee.Meler was born on August 1, 1986 in Izmir, Turkey.Together with his wife, he has one child, born in 2023.He has been listed with FIFA since 2017 and in 2022 became a member of the UEFA Elite.READ MORE ON MELERWhat happened to Halil Umut Meler?In December 2023 referee Meler was punched by Faruk Koca.Meler was confronted by Koca, the president of Ankaragucu, shortly after Ankaragucu’s 1-1 draw with Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday, December 11.Footage shows Koca swinging and hitting the unsuspecting official after invading the pitch at full-time.After being struck, Meler fell to the floor and was then, horrifically, kicked by another person while protecting his face.Most read in Euro 2024This person has remained unidentified.Meler was then helped to his feet by a group of players, coaching staff and security who had raced to the scene. He was taken away to the changing rooms to safety.A huge black eye was already visible as he made his way off the pitch after the incident.Various media outlets have reported that he went to hospital for treatment for his injuries.All Turkish matches in all leagues were indefinitely suspended as a result of the violence.Horror moment referee is floored by punch from CLUB PRESIDENT who gets arrested – as Turkey postpones all footballThe Turkish Football Federation said it condemned the “inhumane and despicable” attack on Meler.In a statement released a number of hours after the incident, the federation said: “We are following Halil Umut Meler’s health condition closely and wish a speedy recovery to our valuable referee.”This inhumane and despicable attack was made against all stakeholders of Turkish Football. Everyone who has targeted referees and encouraged crimes against referees is complicit in this despicable crime.”The irresponsible statements of club presidents, managers, coaches and TV commentators targeting referees have paved the way for this vile attack today.”In coordination with our state, all criminal proceedings deserved have been initiated against those responsible and instigators of this inhumane attack.”The responsible club, the club president, its managers and all the criminals who attacked Halil Umut Meler will be punished in the most severe way.”By the decision of the Turkish Football Federation Board of Directors, matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely.”FIFA President Gianni Infantino released his own statement, saying: “There is absolutely no place for violence in football, on or off the field. “Events following the Turkish Super Lig match between MKE Ankaragucu and Çaykur Rizespor are totally unacceptable and have no place in our sport or society.”Who is Faruk Koca?Koca is a Turkish politician , businessman and sports manager.He has been the president of Ankaragucu since 2021 and was awarded the Fair Play manager of the month award in October 2022. Shortly after the incident, Turkish outlet Hurriyet reported that Koca would be detained for hitting Meler.The following day, December 12, Sky Sports reported that a Turkish court had ordered the arrest of Koca.Two other suspects were also reportedly remanded in custody over the violence.Turkey’s justice minister Yilmaz Tunc then revealed on social media that Koca and two others had been formally arrested for “injuring a public official” after giving statements to prosecutors.Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, Tunc added: “The investigation is continuing meticulously”.Has Halil Umut Meler officiated at major tournaments before?Meler has officiated major tournaments before, such as:In April 2024 he was selected to officiate at the UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany.What else has Halil Umut Meler done before?Meler officated 171 matches for the Turkish League from the 2015/16 season to the 2023/24 season.He refereed 49 matches for major tournaments in Europe.Has Halil Umut Meler used VAR before?Halil Umut Meler has used VAR before.VAR was introduced in the 2018/19 season in the Turkish League, where Meler is refereeing.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn April 2024 the Turkish Super Lig announced that they appoint foreign assistant referees for important matches until the end of the season after there were claims of bias.Officials are from Italy, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal.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

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      Who is Karen Carney and what position will the England pundit and former Lioness play in Soccer Aid 2024?

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      FORMER Lioness Karen Carney is putting her football boots back on to take part in a huge charity match.Find out more about her career ahead of her taking part in Soccer Aid 2024 alongside a host of former pro-footballers and celebs.Karen Carney is a former England footballer – Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesWho is Karen Carney? Karen was born August 1st, 1987, to parents Michael and Marie in Solihull, England.She is a sports journalist and former professional footballer.As a child she was often out playing with her friends, leading to her interest in sports.Karen can remember playing football at the age of six but it wasn’t until she was 11 that her Mum saw her play for the first time.Read More on soccer aidBy the time she was 14, she was playing football full time.At the age of 16, she decided to move in order to focus on football. She was named in the 2017 New Year Honours List and received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to football.She was later inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame in 2021.Most read in FootballIn the autumn of 2022, Karen was announced as the Chair of the Future of Women’s Football Review for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.Her role includes looking into ways that the UK Government can nurture and expand the game.Amazon pundit Karen Carney claims Leeds were only promoted because of Covid When did Karen Carney retire from women’s football?Karen is one of England’s most capped players of all time and achieved success playing for three different clubs.She retired in 2019 after England finished fourth during the Women’s World Cup. Over her career, Karen has earned 144 caps for England and scored 32 times.Karen Carney celebrates scoring the winning goal against Finland during the Women’s UEFA European Championship 2005 – Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesShe debuted at senior level when she was 14.In 2005, she won the FA’s Young Player of the Year Award a year before she turned 18.In 2005, she made her senior debut for England at 17 when they played against Italy.Only four months later, she secured victory for England against Finland during the opening game for the European Championships.In 2006, Karen was signed to Arsenal.She enjoyed success at Arsenal but later transferred to the Chicago Red Stars before she returned to Birmingham City in 2011.At Wembley that season, Carney put in a “woman of the match” performance against Chelsea that saw her score the winning spot-kick to secure Birmingham’s first FA Women’s Cup triumph.She also represented Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games.Karen transferred to Chelsea in 2015 after topping the league’s scoring charts in 2014.She also won more honours with Chelsea including a Spring Series, league title and FA Cup.After retiring, Karen pursued a career in broadcasting.She worked with the BBC and BT, covering all football for their platforms.What position will Karen Carney play in Soccer Aid 2024?Karen Carney will be joining a host of famous names taking part in Soccer Aid 2024.So excited for this one! 🙌 Soccer Aid for UNICEF is back at Stamford Bridge and so am I! 💪 It’s on Sunday 9 June – get your tickets today! 🎟Karen Carneyon InstagramShe’ll be joining the England side, hoping to turn around the side’s fortunes after a disappointing run of results.The World XI side has won the last five years.Soccer Aid line-up 2024Fans can’t wait for soccer aid to kick off on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
      Throughout her professional football career, Karen played as a winger and a midfielder.She’s expected to return to the midfield for the 2024 charity clash.How to watch Soccer Aid 2024Hosts Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will be introducing the 2024 match live on ITV1, ITVX and STV.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt takes place on Sunday, June 9th 2024.The build-up to the game starts at 6pm, with the kick-off expected at 7.30pm. More

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      What are Daniel Dubois’ career earnings and what is his boxing record?

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      DANIEL Dubois is a former heavyweight champion from London with a punch so hard his nickname is ‘Dynamite’.He’s facing Filip Hrgovic on June 1, 2024 — here we take a look at his boxing record and career earnings.Dubois knocked down Oleksandr Usyk in Poland in August 2023, but the shot was deemed a low blowCredit: GettyWhat is Daniel Dubois’ net worth? According to multiple outlets, Daniel Dubois’ career earnings so far are believed to be around £5million.He began earning six-figure sums when he took on Richard Lartey in April 2019.Dubois earned £1.75 million when he fought Joe Joyce in 2020. After facing Joyce, Dubois pulled in a further £1.8m across his next four fights.Read more on Daniel DuboisAlthough he failed to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in August 2023, Dubois went away with one of his biggest cheques to date — £1.6 million.How much he received for his knockout victory over Jarrell Miller in December 2023 hasn’t been reported.What is Daniel Dubois’ boxing record?Dubois’ boxing record stands as 20–2–0.This means he’s won 20 of his 22 professional bouts, losing two and drawing none.Most read in BoxingDynamite has won 19 of his fights via knockout, giving him an impressive KO percentage of 86%.Dubois has seen some major success during his career — he held the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title from June 2022 to August 2023.He also held the British and Commonwealth titles between 2019 and 2020.His first pro fight was against Marcus Kelly in 2017, which he won by KO, and his fourth fight won him the WBC Youth heavyweight title.Dubois is a former WBA Heavyweight ChampionCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyHow to watch Daniel Dubois fight against Filip HrgovicDubois is coming off an impressive victory over Jarrell Miller in December, when he became the first man to knock him out.The Brit famously knocked down Oleksandr Usyk in Poland in August 2023, but the shot was deemed a low blow, much to the dismay of Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren.As Hrgovic is the current IBF mandatory challenger, a win over ‘El Animal’ could see Dubois be given a world title shot, Hrgovic’s biggest win came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022.The undefeated Croatan will face Greenwich-born Dubois in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 1.Dubois takes on Croatian Filip Hrgovic in his next fightCredit: ReutersRing-walks for the co-main event can be expected at around 9.30pm UK time.DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Dubois vs Hrgovic on PPV in the UK — both channels have priced the event at £21.99.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99 a month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99 a month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can live stream the action from either the TNT Sports Box Office app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.The full fight card is as follows:READ MORE SUN STORIES
      Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad — (WBA light-heavyweight title)
      Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
      Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
      Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) — (WBA featherweight title)
      Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
      Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry) More

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      Who is Jack Catterall and what is his boxing record?

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      AFTER two years Jack Catterall is getting his big rematch against Josh Taylor.The fight get underway TONIGHT – May 25, 2024 in Leeds and here is everything about Jake Catterall there is to know.Jack Catterall only lost one fight during his whole career so farCredit: GettyWho is Jack Catterall?Jack Catterall is an English professional boxer.He was born on July 1, 1993 in Chorley, Lancashire as one of nine children.Catterall has been a boxer since age 10, but before getting into boxing, he played judo and wrestled. Before his pro boxing career, he took a college course in public services and worked a job laying tarmac to fund his gym sessions.read more on jack catterallHe has won multiple light welterweight championships at the regional level.I don’t like him, I don’t respect himJack CatterallWhat is Jack Catterall’s boxing record?Jack Catterall’s boxing record stands at 28-1-0.This means that out of his 29 fights, he has won 28, lost one and drawn none.He has a knockout ratio of 46.43%.Most read in BoxingAs of May 2024, Catterall is on rank 17 in the super light division worldwide.His current titles are:
      Central Area light-welterweight title
      WBO European light-welterweight title
      WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title
      British light-welterweight title
      WBA Intern-Continental light-welterweight title
      Who has Jack Catterall fought against?Jack Catterall is having a rematch against Josh Taylor in May 2024Credit: GettyJack Catterall had his debut fight in 2012 against Carl Allen.He won his debut fight after four rounds by points decision.His next fight is against Josh Taylor on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.The match was suppose to be on April 27, 2024 due to an issue with Taylor’s eye. Catterall said ahead of the fight: “This isn’t about belts, this is personal to me and I can’t wait to get my hands on him.”I don’t like him, I don’t respect him and on April 27 I’m going to end him.”Jack Catterall fight historyJack Catterall had 29 fights since his debut in 2012.
      vs Allen – September 22, 2012 – Win
      vs Greaves – December 14, 2012 – Win
      vs Allen – March 9, 2013 – Win
      vs McKray – April 27, 2013 – Win
      vs Price – June 7, 2013 – Win
      vs Garrido – November 22, 2013 – Win
      vs Vaseris – March 8, 2014 – Win
      vs Szot – May 10, 2014 – Win
      vs Brough – July 26, 2014 – Win
      vs Stalker – October 25, 2014 – Win
      vs Inalef – March 6, 2015 – Win
      vs Calfin – July 11, 2015 – Win
      vs Putkonen – October 10 2015 – Win
      vs Nunez – December 19, 2015 – Win
      vs Hughes – May 13, 2016 – Win
      vs Janik – August 12, 2016 – Win
      vs Luque – December 3, 2016 – Win
      vs Gethin – April 8, 2017 – Win
      vs Nurse – October 21, 2017 – Win
      vs McCauley – March 31, 2018 – Win
      vs Sebire – May 19, 2018 – Win
      vs McKenna – June 30, 2018 – Win
      vs Davies – October 6, 2018 – Win
      vs Amador – April 27, 2019 – Win
      vs Schwarzkopf – November 22, 2019 – Win
      vs Houya – November 28, 2020 – Win
      vs Taylor – February 26, 2022 – Loss
      vs Foley – May 27, 2023 – Win
      vs Linares – October 21, 2023 – Win

      Is Jack Catterall married?Jack Catterall is not married yet.However he is engaged to Lauren Adele Finch since 2022 and the couple is set to marry in 2024.On 7 May 2024, Finch posted an Instagram video in which she appeared wearing a full white outfit with a veil on her head, which had written, “Soon to be Mrs. Catterall.“On February 8, 2021 their daughter Riley Rae Catterall was born.What is Jack Catterall’s net worth?Jack Catterall’s net worth is set to be around £5.5 million.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has earned his fortune through his boxing fights.In addition he also makes money with his endorsements with brands such as Adidas and Reebok. More

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      KYLE Walker is considered to be one of the most successful defenders in the Premier League.However, off the pitch the Manchester City star is dad to a massive brood of children.Kyle Walker seen here with his estranged wife Annie Kilner and their three eldest sonsCredit: AFPHow many children does Kyle Walker have?Kyle Walker burst onto the football scene in 2009, and is now a highly regarded member of the Man City squad.However, over the years his personal life has been talked about as much as his footy career and he now  has a big brood of children with two different women.Kyle has six children of his own, and has five sons and one daughter.The footballer welcomed his sixth child in April 2024.Read more on Kyle WalkerWho does Kyle Walker have children with?Kyle has four of his children with his estranged wife Annie Kilner.But he is also father to Influencer and model  Lauryn Goodman kids.Kyle and Annie got married in 2022 after being together for 12 years.They were wed in front of a handful of guests and a registrar at five-star Mottram Hall hotel in Cheshire.Most read in FootballHowever, Annie threw Kyle out over Christmas 2023 when she learned he had fathered a another child with Lauryn.The football star’s estranged wife released a statement at the time confirming they had split.Man City star Kyle Walker confesses to betraying ‘soulmate & best friend’ Annie Kilner in astonishingly honest interviewFollowing this, Kyle told The Sun in a bombshell interview how he bitterly regretted hurting Annie and called her his “soulmate”.He said that he had made “idiot choices and idiot decisions”, adding that “the only person to blame is me”.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen,” he added.Kyle and his estranged wife Annie have four kids togetherCredit: InstagramHow many kids does Kyle Walker have with Annie Kilner? During their time together, Kyle and Annie welcomed four sons together.On April 16, 2024, The Sun exclusively revealed that Annie had given birth to their fourth child together.A source told us at the time: “Annie gave birth earlier this week and is doing well.“Mum and baby are both happy and healthy.“Kyle couldn’t be happier and is so proud of Annie.”“It has not been an easy few months for them but Kyle is doing everything he can to support Annie.”The couple also share Roman, Riaan, and Reign.The footy ace also has two children with Influencer Lauryn GoodmanCredit: Social Media – Refer to SourceHow many kids does Kyle Walker have with Lauryn Goodman? Lauryn had a brief fling with Kyle in 2019, when he was temporarily split from Annie.Following their short romance, the pair had a son called Kairo in April 2020.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey then had their second child together, following a romp in London hotel in October 2022 behind Annie’s back.Lauryn gave birth to their daughter in August 2023, with pals exclusively revealing to The Sun how “overjoyed” the star was about her growing family.Annie Kilner’s statement on Kyle WalkerAfter splitting from her husband Kyle Walker, Annie Kilner shared a statement.
      Posting on social media she said: “I am posting this in response to growing recent media enquiries about my marriage to Kyle and in an effort to protect my family against the intensity of the media spotlight.
      “Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.
      “I do not wish to comment on the position any further. For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time.” More