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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: UK start time, TV channel, PPV price, live stream, full details as Saudi card CONFIRMED

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are finally set to clash in a massive undisputed fight next month. The two heavyweight titans were set to fight last year, but it was put on ice after the Gypsy King’s clash with Francis Ngannou in late October.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have confirmed a new date for their huge undisputed heavyweight fightCredit: EPA

      Fury holds the WBC title and overcame former UFC heavyweight champion in controversial circumstances in Saudi Arabia.
      The Gypsy King was dropped in the third round before labouring to a points win on the night.
      Usyk is coming off wins over Fury’s compatriots in, Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.
      The fight is one of the biggest that can be made in the sport and will be the first time that all four titles are on the line.
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      Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF straps, has a record of 21-0, while Fury, also undefeated, sits at 33-1-0
      The winner of the fight is being touted to get in the ring with the victor of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou.
      When is Fury vs Usyk going to take place?

      Fury’s clash with Usyk will take place on Saturday, February 17 2024.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the Kingdom Arena.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on?
      Fury vs Usyk will be shown live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
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      Who’s on the undercard?
      Here are all the bouts set to take place on the undercard:

      MAIN EVENT: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
      Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis II
      Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace
      Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan
      Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
      Moses Itauma vs Opponent TBC
      Bakhodir Jalolov vs Opponent TBC
      David Nyika vs Opponent TBC

      What has been said?
      The pair were separated after their heated face-off to promote their colossal undisputed heavyweight fight in February.
      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off ahead of their huge undisputed heavyweight bout in Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPA
      Despite Usyk standing his grown, Fury insists he saw fear in the unified heavyweight champion’s eyes.
      The undefeated WBC king said: “I think he’s scared to death. He’s rattled.
      “His balls are twitching now, boys. His a***hole is flapping.
      “You’re welcome to be sharing a ring with the future undisputed heavyweight champion – me. You are all dossers, he’s getting knocked out, and you two [Krassyuk and Klimas] are going to be working for me carrying my bags, so remember I said that on this stage.
      “I already relieved one Ukrainian of all the belts and I’ll relieve that idiot of all the belts I gave him, including that Ring Magazine I only vacated last year so I could win it back three times, sausage.
      “You know what’s coming, you’re getting smashed to pieces. You’re fighting the best British heavyweight there’s ever been. You beat all the rest of them, but you ain’t beat Tyson Fury, sausage.”
      Former pound-for-pound king Usyk believes Fury’s shenanigans were born out of fear.
      He said: “The man behaves like that when he’s afraid and he doesn’t feel comfort.
      “He’s not sure about anything.”
      Usyk later added: “For me, this is a big opportunity [becoming] undisputed. For my family, my country.
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      “[And] my people, who now defend my country.”
      Usyk will become only the second male fighter in boxing history to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes should he overcome Fury in their showdown. More

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      Who is Hamza Choudhury’s wife?

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      OLIVIA Choudhury is the wife of Leicester City footballer Hamza Choudhury.But who is she and when did the couple get married? From Olivia’s career to her marriage to Hamza Choudhury – here’s everything you need to know.
      Hamza Choudhury pictured alongside wife Olivia
      Who is Hamza Choudhury’s wife?
      Professional footballer Hamza Choudhury is married to wife Olivia Choudhury, formerly known as Olivia Fountain.
      Not much information is known about Olivia’s personal life, however, she has publicly shared a glimpse of her life with over 3,000 followers on the social media platform Instagram.
      There she shares stunning selfies and snaps alongside her husband.
      In May 2020, Hamza and his wife splashed out £50,000 on a pair of terrifying security mutts.
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      At the time, he was one of several millionaire players to beef up security after Dele Alli was raided.
      Hamza’s partner Olivia shared a snap of the dogs online – a Belgian Malinois pooch and a German Shepherd from security firm K9 Chaperone.
      Aside from this, the couple share three children, who were born in 2018, 2020, and 2023.
      When did Hamza and Olivia Choudhury get married?
      Choudhury and Olivia wed in May 2022.
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      Taking to Instagram to share their big day with fans and followers, Olivia shared a snap from their wedding and wrote: ”Mr & Mrs C.”
      Also sharing a snap from the wedding, the footballer took to social media and captioned the post: ”And we created you in pairs”.
      ”Amazing day with amazing company.”
      Attending the couple’s nuptials was fellow footballer James Maddison.
      One shot taken shows Maddison attending the wedding sporting a black tuxedo.
      Other shots taken and posted to social media show Olivia and husband Choudhury celebrating their marriage.
      The pair were pictured as they gazed above a sea of trees, as a milky-blue sky was lit up by pink and yellow fireworks.
      What does Olivia Choudhury do for a living?
      Away from the world of marriage and sport, Olivia works as an interior designer.
      Aside from this information, as of January 2024, not much else is known about Olivia’s career.
      What national team does Hamza Choudhury play for?
      Hamza Choudhury, born October 1, 1997, is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club Leicester City.
      Choudhury has been at Leicester City since 2005 – rising up from their Academy.
      The footballer has captained the club on several occasions and appeared in the Emirates FA Cup triumph in 2021.
      As well as this, Choudhury has represented England at under-21 level.
      In May 2018, Choudhury made his debut for the England national under-21 football team, coming on as a substitute during a 2–1 win against China under-21 in the 2018 Toulon Tournament.
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      The following year, in May 2019,  Choudhury was included in the England 23-man squad for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
      Other clubs the footballer has enjoyed sporting stints at include Burton Albion and Watford. More

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      Who is Omar Berrada? Man Utd’s new CEO signed from rivals City

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has continued his overhaul of Manchester United by appointing a new CEO, Omar Berrada.And this signing took place directly from local rivals Manchester City with the capture of their Chief Football Operations Officer.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is continuing his Old Trafford shake-upCredit: AFP
      Who is Omar Berrada?
      Omar Berrada has joined Man Utd from Man City as their new CEO.
      Berrada takes over from United’s interim CEO Patrick Stewart – who had been in the role since Richard Arnold’s exit.
      He spent 13 successful years at City as their Chief Football Operations Officer, working closely with director of football Txiki Begiristain on transfers and contracts.
      It was also during last season that City announced record-breaking profits and revenues.
      Berrada was a key player in City’s Treble success both on and off the pitch, and played a big role in the signing of Erling Haaland in the summer of 2022.
      Omar Berrada, right , alongside City ambassador Mike Summerbee
      Both Ratcliffe and the Glazers made a joint decision to go with Berrada after Ineos had initially identified and pursued him.
      City’s statement on Berrada’s exit read: “Manchester City Football Club can confirm that Omar Berrada has resigned from his role as chief football operations officer at City Football Group.
      “The club understands his decision to look for a new challenge and he leaves with our thanks and best wishes.”
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      Man City picked up an historic Treble last seasonCredit: Getty
      Before his tenure at City, Berrada was the Head of Sponsorship at Barcelona.
      City’s website describes Berrada: “Omar’s expertise in sponsorship and media rights reflects 11 years of senior-level experience in the sports industry and five years in the telecommunications sector.” More

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      What is Elle Brooke’s net worth?

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      ELLE Brooke is an online adult entertainment star, wrestler, and one of the most recognisable faces on the influencer boxing circuit.Here we take a look at where she lives, what she drives and her net worth.
      Elle Brooke vs Jully Poca during the Kingpyn High Stakes Semi-Final Fight Night at the 3Arena, Dublin on July 15, 2023Credit: Rex
      What is Elle Brooke’s net worth?
      Most outlets estimate Elle’s net worth to be in the region of £2million.
      She has amassed her wealth as an online personality, wrestler, OnlyFans model and influencer boxer.
      Brooke has an upcoming rematch with AJ Bunker on Saturday, January 20, 2024 — which will no doubt add to her already-impressive fortune.
      What has Elle Brooke made during her time on OnlyFans?
      Although it is impossible to know how much Brooke has made in total during her time on OnlyFans, she spoke about this aspect of her career in an interview with Piers Morgan in June 2023.
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      A number of clips from that chat went viral on social media as she defended her job as an adult star.
      Elle hinted that the appearance helped her income sky-rocket to a whopping £60,000-a-month.
      Brooke told OnlyAccounts: “I was making £30,000 a month at university, so that’s why I left.
      “I think people think that’s now, and maybe I didn’t explain it right, but they just hear the 30 grand a month. 
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      “Uni ended when I was 21 or 22, so three years ago now.
      “Life is good, thank you Piers Morgan — he basically doubled my earnings.
      “I’ve got so much money in my bank account that a financial adviser would be like you are f*****g stupid. Like, why are you holding that?
      “Invest that well. So I could buy a Ferrari, could buy several Ferraris if I wanted to, but yeah now I’m just saving my money.
      “I want to buy my dream home.”
      Where does Elle Brooke live?
      Elle grew up in Surrey, but now lives in a spacious house of her own — the location of which is not publicly known.
      Fans have seen glimpses of her home in the background of her posts and videos on Instagram.
      The deluxe pad boasts huge windows, a sleek kitchen and walls covered with works of art.
      What cars does Elle Brooke own?
      Brooke has posted a great many pictures of herself on social media with a number of top-end motors.
      Although it is unknown whether Brooke owns all of the luxury cars, she has posted a number of snaps of herself posing with the vehicles.
      In one Instagram reel, the adult content creator showed her 869,000 followers a montage of clips of her stretching and bending in a white BMW.
      The video’s caption read: “Today I am selling a piece of history…” while Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s hit song See You Again played in the background.
      In another post, Brooke posed up casually next to a Dodge, which looks like the new Dodge Challenger.
      In one video she is sprawled over what seems to be a Jeep Wrangler, which has a starting price of around £60,000 according to their website.
      Brooke also posted a short clip of her sitting in the driver’s seat of an £180,000 Porshe 911.
      Viewers were stunned at the dazzling white motor with a plush red interior as she carried out the TikTok trend where people ask drivers what they do for a living.
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      The cameraman approached the model’s car while she sat in the glamorous vehicle and asked her: “Excuse me, what do you do for a living?”
      Brooke looked confused before replying: “I’m a professional wrestler” and then speeding off in the sports car. More

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      Africa Cup of Nations fixtures and results: How to watch every game at Africa Cup of Nations

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      THE Africa Cup of Nations is finally here as 24 teams make it their aim to win the coveted prize.Originally supposed to take place in the summer of 2023, the tournament was moved over fears about playing it during raining season.
      Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021 after beating EgyptCredit: AP
      Last time out, Senegal beat Egypt on penalties to win their first ever title, with Sadio Mane scoring the decisive penalty.
      This time, however, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah will be looking to right the wrong by winning his country’s record eighth title.
      And it all gets underway on Saturday, January 13 with hosts Ivory Coast’s clash against Guinea-Bissau.
      What channel is the Africa Cup of Nations on?

      Every game at the Africa Cup of Nations will be live on Sky Sports in the UK.
      You can live stream the action on the Sky Go and NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The tournament takes place from January 13 – February 11.

      AFCON 2023
      Group stages
      Saturday 13th January

      Ivory Coast 2-0 Guinea-Bissau

      Sunday 14th January

      Nigeria 1-1 Equatorial Guinea
      Egypt 2-2 Mozambique
      Ghana 1-2 Cape Verde

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      Monday 15th January

      Senegal 3-0 Gambia
      Cameroon 1-1 Guinea
      Algeria 1-1 Angola

      Tuesday 16th January

      Burkina Faso 1-0 Mauritania
      Tunisia 0-1 Namibia
      Mali 2-0 South Africa

      Wednesday 17th January

      Morocco 3-0 Tanzania
      DR Congo 1-1 Zambia

      Thursday 18th January

      Equatorial Guinea 4-2 Guinea-Bissau
      Ivory Coast 0-1 Nigeria
      Egypt 2-2 Ghana

      Friday 19th January

      Cape Verde v Mozambique (2pm) Sky Sports Football
      Senegal v Cameroon (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      Guinea v The Gambia (8pm) Sky Sports TBC

      Saturday 20th January

      Algeria v Burkina Faso (2pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Mauritania v Angola (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      Tunisia v Mali (8pm) Sky Sports Football

      Sunday 21st January

      Morocco v DR Congo (2pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Zambia v Tanzania (5pm) Sky Sports TBC
      South Africa v Namibia (8pm) Sky Sports TBC

      Monday 22nd January

      Equatorial Guinea v Ivory Coast (5pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria (5pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Cape Verde v Egypt (8pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Mozambique v Ghana (8pm) Sky Sports TBC

      Tuesday 23rd January

      The Gambia v Cameroon (5pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Guinea v Senegal (5pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Angola v Burkina Faso (8pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Mauritania v Algeria (8pm) Sky Sports TBC

      Wednesday 24th January

      Namibia v Mali (5pm) Sky Sports TBC
      South Africa v Tunisia (5pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Tanzania v DR Congo (8pm) Sky Sports TBC
      Zambia v Morocco (8pm) Sky Sports TBC

      Mohamed Salah walks past the trophy after losing Africa Cup of Nations 2021 finalCredit: AFP
      Round of 16
      Saturday 27th January

      R16 1: Group D Winner v Group B/E/F Third Place (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      R16 2: Group A Runner-up v Group C Runner-up (8pm) Sky Sports Football

      Sunday 28th January

      R16 2: Group A Winner v Group C/D/E Third Place (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      R16 3: Group B Runner-up v Group F Runner-up (8pm) Sky Sports Football

      Monday 29th January

      R16 4: Group B Winner v Group A/C/D Third Place (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      R16 5: Group C Winner v Group A/B/F Third Place (8pm) Sky Sports Football

      Tuesday 30th January

      R16 7: Group E Winner v Group D Runner-up (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      R16 8: Group F Winner v Group E Runner-up (8pm) Sky Sports Football

      Quarter-finals
      Friday 2nd February

      QF1: Winner of R16 2 v Winner of R16 1 (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      QF2: Winner of R16 4 v Winner of R16 3 (8pm) Sky Sports TBC

      Saturday 3rd February

      QF3: Winner of R16 7 v Winner of R16 6 (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      QF4: Winner of R16 5 v Winner of R16 8 (8pm) Sky Sports Football

      Semi-finals
      Wednesday 7th February

      SF1: Winner of QF1 v Winner of QF4 (5pm) Sky Sports Football
      SF2: Winner of QF3 v Winner of QF2 (8pm) Sky Sports TBC

      Third-place play-off
      Saturday 10th February

      Third-place play-off: SF1 loser v SF2 loser (8pm) Sky Sports Football

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      Final
      Sunday 11th February

      Final: SF1 winner v SF2 winner (8pm) Sky Sports Football More

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      Misfits Boxing 12 full card – how to watch HUGE bill in Leeds

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      MISFITS BOXING will return on Saturday night with some huge names on the bill in Leeds.CEO KSI will be hoping for a sell-out at the First Direct Arena for the promotion’s opening event of 2024.
      Credit: @MisfitsBoxing/ X
      TikTok sensation Ed Matthews will main event the card as he takes on a mystery opponent.
      The internet star was victorious when he was last in the ring beating Swarmz in the first round of the huge Misfits Prime Card back in October.
      But what other bouts are on the card in Leeds?
      Who is on the Misfits 12 card?
      Here are all the confirmed fights on the Misfits 12 card:
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      Ed Matthews vs. Mystery Opponent
      AJ Bunker vs. Elle Brooke; For Bunker’s Misfits Boxing female middleweight title
      Ashley Raksu vs. OJ Rose
      Tristan Hamm vs. Not Logan Paul
      Small Spartan J vs. Fox The G
      Ben Williams vs. Fes Batista
      Chase DeMoor vs. Minikon
      Myles Raksu vs. DTG
      Most Wanted vs. Joey Knight

      Credit: @MisfitsBoxing/ X
      How can I watch the Misfits 12 main card?

      The Misfits 12 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.
      It will begin at 7pm GMT.
      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 also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.

      Can I live stream the Misfits 12 main card?

      DAZN subscribers can live stream the Misfits 12 main card via the DAZN app.
      The DAZN app is available to download for FREE on to your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

      Can I watch the Misfits 12 countdown show for FREE?

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      Who is Not Logan Paul and what is his net worth?

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      NOT LOGAN PAUL has made a name for himself with his eerily similar appearance to influencer Logan Paul.The lookalike star is well known online, boasting popular Instagram and TikTok accounts, and has also entered the world of boxing.
      Rodney Petersen is better known online by his alias Not Logan Paul
      Who is Not Logan Paul?
      Not Logan Paul is a social media personality who found fame due to looking like Logan Paul.
      The star, real name Rodney Petersen, began posting on social media in 2020.
      At first, he shared aspects of his life like his love for music and pictures of his children.
      But it wasn’t long until his followers began to make comparisons between Petersen and influencer and boxer Paul.
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      Petersen told Business Insider: “In early 2021, I’d never heard of YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul.
      “But when people started flooding my comments section saying they thought I looked like him, I googled him and discovered he’s a hugely popular influencer with a controversial past.”
      Petersen, who shares four children with his wife, has enjoyed success from the comparisons but has admitted the reception isn’t always positive.
      He explained: “I sometimes receive negative comments from viewers, such as from a person who commented ‘you and your brother are jokes of the world,’ as if I was actually Logan himself, which is so strange.”
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      Is Not Logan Paul on social media?
      Petersen is a big presence online and has many social media followers.
      On Instagram he has 130k followers while on TikTok he has over 215k followers.
      He also has a YouTube channel where he has over 3k subscribers.
      It was the star’s wife who first convinced him to join TikTok back in 2020 but it was only once he began capitalising on being a Logan Paul doppelgänger that he found his follower count rising dramatically.
      In just one year, Petersen went from having 7k followers to 130k after making a number of clips recreating some of Paul’s old videos and doing impressions of him.
      Petersen said in 2022: “I’m happy to run with this Logan Paul doppelgänger bit as long as it keeps bringing me views.
      “In a funny way, I’ve found that it’s allowing more people to find me and get to know who I am.
      “People used to come up to me in the street because they thought I was Logan Paul, but now, they know that I’m his doppelgänger on TikTok, they know my accounts and real name, and they want a picture with the actual me.”
      Petersen has also said that he would eventually like to go back to focusing on his dreams in martial arts and music.
      What is Not Logan Paul’s net worth?
      Petersen’s net worth has been reported to be as much as $6 million, which is over £4.5 million.
      The star has admitted in the past that “looking like Logan Paul is bringing me the extra cash I need.”
      His lookalike Paul, meanwhile, has a reported net worth of $150 million, roughly £118 million.
      What is Not Logan Paul’s boxing record?
      Like many online personalities before him, Petersen has entered the world of boxing.
      As of January 18 2024 he has won one match as a celebrity boxer.
      Petersen made his debut at an Official Celebrity Boxing match in March 2023.
      The star was then confirmed to be taking part in the Misfits Boxing 12 event in January 2024.
      Petersen’s bout against Tristan Hamm was scheduled for Saturday, January 20th.
      The event, which also signed Chase DeMoor and Ed Matthews for the line-up, will be hosted in Leeds’ First Direct Arena with the capacity being approximately 13,000.
      Ahead of the match against Hamm, Petersen shared his excitement on social media.
      In one Instagram post he shared a picture of the poster for the event with the caption: “Flying across the ocean and getting My second influencer boxing Win, 2024 is going to be amazing for us all.”
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      In another, he added: “Either they want to see me win. Or they wanna see me lose.
      “Either way they are watching and it’s paying off $$$ I do greatly appreciate all of the amazing support. Staying positive and hard on the grind.” More

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      What is Kyle Walker’s net worth?

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      KYLE Walker’s career on (and off) the pitch has seen him become one of the most talked about football stars.But some footy fans may wonder just how much he takes home each week, plus how much he is really worth.
      Kyle Walker has earned a huge amount of money thanks to his lucrative football career and playing for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      What is Kyle Walker’s net worth?
      England defender Kyle Walker plays for Manchester City, and it’s fair to say his lucrative contract with club has seen him rake in the cash.
      As of January 2024, he has a net worth £27M.
      This was boosted after he transferred to Man City from Tottenham for £50M back in 2017.
      Kyle has also had a paid partnership with Nike since 2012 and endorses their football boots including the Nike T90 Laser IV, also worn by Wayne Rooney. 
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      The footballer also owns a £3.5M six-bedroom mansion in Cheshire that boasts an indoor swimming pool.
      What is Kyle Walker’s weekly salary?
      Walker’s one of the most well-paid fullbacks in the world with a £160K a week salary.
      This whopping pay packet totals to £8.32M per year.
      Walker’s pay is way above the average Premier League Footballer, who is paid just over £60K a week, which equates to more than £3M a year.
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      However, as soon as a footballer drops to a lower division they take a huge pay cut.
      Championship wages are just over £4K a week, which is around £200K a year.
      Players in the bottom division are paid around £750 a week.
      As footballers climb the rankings and show off what they have to offer, demand for them increases, which sees them able to demand more money.
      David De Gea of Man United is the highest-earning player in the Premier League, and makes around £350K a week.
      Salaries in football have increased more than 200% since 2000.
      How old is Kyle Walker?
      The footballer was born Kyle Andrew Walker in Sheffield on May 28, 1990, which makes him 33 (in January 2024).
      He started his career at his boyhood club Sheffield United at the age of seven, and made his first-team debut aged 18.
      Since then, he has enjoyed an incredible football career, which includes stints at Tottenham, Queen’s Park Rangers, and Aston Villa, before finally settling at Man City.
      Away from the pitch, and his love life often hits the headlines.
      In January 2024, Walker’s wife Annie announced she was separating Kyle after two years of marriage.
      It came after it was revealed he had fathered a second child with Lauryn Goodman.

      Walker and Annie share three kids together and only tied the knot in 2021.
      The footballer is no longer living at the family’s Cheshire mansion. More