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      Who is Leon Cooperman? US Billionaire’s net worth after buying shock Man Utd shares

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      LEON COOPERMAN has sent shockwaves through the footballing landscape after buying 1million shares in Manchester United.The 80-year-old is one of America’s wealthiest investors after making a career managing hedge funds and trading stocks.
      Leon Cooperman has bought a stake in Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Cooperman is the founder of Omega Advisors which is based in New York City, and has secured 1million shares of United for $17m (£13.5m).
      The news of his big stake comes just days before British billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to secure his 25 per cent takeover of the club.
      Cooperman’s reported stake will be significantly less than that owned by Ratcliffe who is expected to pay £1.4billion for his quarter control of the Manchester giants.
      Who is Leon Cooperman?
      Leon Cooperman is an American businessman and former hedge fund manager.
      He was born on 25 April 1943, making his 80 years old.
      Cooperman worked for 22 years at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Research Department.
      He held the title as partner-in-charge, co-chairman of the Investment Policy Committee and chairman of the Stock Selection Committee while there.
      In 1989 he was named chairman and chief executive officer of Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
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      Cooperman retired from Goldman Sachs two years later and organized a private investment partnership, Omega Advisors, Inc.
      What is Leon Cooperman’s net worth?
      Leon Cooperman has a net worth of $2.8billion dollars (£2.24m), according to reports.
      He currently serves as the chairman and CEO of Omega Advisors, a New York-based investment advisory firm managing over $3.3 billion in assets under management.
      Forbes magazine regards Cooperman as a “Wall Street legend” and ranked as number 24 in the highest-earning hedge fund managers list from 2018.
      Leon Cooperman with wife TobyCredit: Getty
      Who is Leon Cooperman’s wife Toby?
      Leon Cooperman is married to Toby Cooperman, a retired special education specialist with a lifelong interest in helping those with learning disabilities.
      The pair met in French class and subsequently married the same year they finished.
      For more than 20 years, Toby has worked at the Early Childhood Learning Center, a school for special education students in Chatham, New Jersey. More

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      What are the accusations against Dani Alves?

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      DANI Alves is one of the most decorated footballers of all time, having won a number of Europe’s top leagues and lifting the Champions League trophy three times.The former Barcelona defender has been accused of sexual assault and is understood to be denying any wrongdoing — but what are the accusations against him and will he stand trial?
      Alves was sacked by Mexican side UNAM Pumas following his arrestCredit: Getty
      What has Dani Alves been accused of?
      Dani Alves has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub on December 30, 2022.
      At first he claimed to have never met the woman in question, before backtracking at a later date and saying the pair had consensual sex, according to reports.
      It was also initially reported he had put his hands down a woman’s underwear in the club’s VIP area’s toilets, but it later emerged the 23-year-old was alleging she had been the victim of rape.
      The fact Alves changed his story was reportedly key to the decision to remand him in custody.
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      It came after CCTV footage published by Spanish media was said to show him and the alleged victim in a VIP area and then going to the toilet for 47 seconds.
      The accuser said that after the alleged attack she was too scared to leave the toilet for several minutes, and when she finally opened the door the footballer and his companions had left the venue.
      Alves, a father of two, was sacked by Mexican side UNAM Pumas following his arrest at the start of 2023.
      What has Dani Alves said about the accusations?
      In a Spanish TV interview following the confirmation of a formal investigation being opened, Alves said: “I don’t know who this lady is.
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      “I don’t know her name, I don’t know her, I’ve never seen her in my life.”
      In June 2023, during an interview from his prison cell with Spanish reporter Mayka Navarro, Alves also said: “The only person I have to ask for forgiveness is my wife, Joana Sanz.
      “I have already done that here in prison, but I have to do it publicly, because the story is public, the offence I caused her is public and she deserves that public apology.”
      Alves continued: “I entered the nightclub bathroom after her.
      “I didn’t even lock the door. The door was open all the time. She could have left at any time because I spent virtually all my time in there sat on the toilet seat.”
      Will Dani Alves stand trial?
      Alves will stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in a nightclub in late 2022.
      Three judges at Barcelona’s Provincial Court announced their decision in an eight-page legal ruling made public on November 14, 2023.
      The document read: “We consider there is sufficient prima facie evidence at this stage to agree the opening of the trial in the terms requested by state prosecutors and the prosecutor acting privately for the alleged victim.
      “The statements the alleged victim has made and witness evidence and expert reports that form part of these proceedings can be considered as sufficient in that regard, without prejudice to the final verdict.”
      Alves’ lawyer is expected to insist his client should be acquitted of any wrongdoing.
      A date for the trial hasn’t been set yet, but it is likely to take place at the start of next year.
      According to reports in Spanish outlets, Alves could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
      Where is Dani Alves now?
      Alves is currently incarcerated.
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      He is being detained at the Brians 2 prison in Catalonia, Spain.
      Alves was held at the Brians 1 Penitentiary Centre initially, but was transferred to Brians 2 three days after his arrest. More

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      Anthony Joshua next fight: Otto Wallin December date revealed for Saudi mega show

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA got back in the win column last time out against Robert Helenius – but now he must focus on his next challenge. AJ is looking to build himself up again following consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, and has done so with victories over the dangerous Finn and Jermaine Franklin.
      Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius in August clashCredit: Reuters
      Tyson Fury was famously cut by Otto Wallin during their fightCredit: ESPN
      Next up is said to be Otto Wallin, the man who left Tyson Fury with 47 stitches above his eye during their close encounter four years ago.
      Wallin, 32, has won all of his fights since, but hasn’t looked anywhere near the threat he did that evening in Las Vegas.
      Joshua could be elevated into a mandatory position to fight for the IBF title with a win over the Swedish southpaw.
      Having struggled with lefties in the past, however, Joshua will need to be on his A-game against Wallin if he wants to fight for a world title again.

      When is Joshua vs Wallin?
      Anthony Joshua’s big clash with Otto Wallin is likely to take place on Saturday, December 23, with an announcement reportedly imminent.
      The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Ring-walks for the main event will likely get going from 11pm GMT.
      Full card details
      The card is reportedly going to be a massive one, packed with heavyweight bust-ups.
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      Deontay Wilder is said to be fighting Joseph Parker in the co-main event, while Daniel Dubois is also going to be in action.
      Dubois will take on former drug cheat Jarrell Miller, who was supposed to fight AJ back in June 2019.
      Dmitry Bivol, Filip Hrgovic and Jai Opetaia are all set to feature on the card too.
      What TV channel is it on?
      A TV channel and streaming service for the huge event has yet to be announced.
      Check back at SunSport for all the latest details later this week. More

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      When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk? UK start time, TV channel, live stream, details for huge blockbuster fight

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk look like they’re finally set to clash in a huge undisputed fight. After months and months of negotiating, both men look to have signed on the dotted line and the fight is going to go ahead.
      Fury and Usyk stared down in the ring after the former beat Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to defend his world titles in AugustCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fury holds the WBC title and overcame Francis Ngannou in controversial circumstances at the end of October.
      The Gypsy King was dropped in the third round before labouring to a points win.
      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.
      Usyk, who holds the WBA, WBO and IBF straps, has a record of 21-0, while Fury, also undefeated, sits at 33-1-0.

      When is Fury vs Usyk going to take place?

      Fury’s clash with Usyk is set to take place sometime in February, with an announcement imminent.
      The bout will be held in Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel will it be on?
      Fury vs Usyk will likely 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.
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      What has been said?
      The pair met in the ring for a stare down following Fury’s win over Chisora, and words have been exchanged since.
      Usyk released numerous videos in which he’s taunted Fury by calling him ‘belly’.
      In each video, the Ukrainian can be seen pointing towards his stomach and shouting: “Hey, belly, I’m coming for you.”
      Usyk has also said: “Fury, you talk about greatness in boxing.
      “But, at the same time, you say, ‘Give me a lot of money’.
      “Greatness in boxing is not determined by money. Greatness comes from a victorious path.
      Fury and Usyk have been trading verbal jabs over the last couple of monthsCredit: Getty
      “You say that I avoid you, but I never have. In fact, I have even come to you.
      “I am ready to box you even without any prize money.”
      Fury has said: “Tyson Fury here, WBC heavyweight number one. Usyk, calling out ‘The Gypsy King’ with your pathetic little call outs, dosser.
      “Rabbit, I’m coming for you, rabbit, you’re getting it, rabbit.
      “And I’ll tell you what else, I’m gonna bust you up real bad you little middleweight.
      “I’m going to slap you into a big pile of tattoos, sucker. Come on!”
      Fury has recently told his fans that he is going to stop trash-talking on social media and focus on training.
      He said: “Hi guys, as fun as it’s been over the last few days terrorising Usyk and his team, tomorrow I’m going to knuckle down into training camp.
      “And I’ll be doing a blackout as I always do on social media. Nav will be running my Instagram account, keeping you all updated on my training progress and how everything is going.
      “April 29th is definitely a worker, I will see you all on the night. Tune in or be there or be square.
      “This is the biggest event in British boxing history, the fight of the century.
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      “Two undefeated world heavyweight champions throwing down to see who is the number one in the division.
      “The undisputed world heavyweight world championship on the line. Peace out. Good training to Usyk, may the best man win. Get up.” More

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      England vs Malta: Already-qualified Three Lions face rock-bottom Maltese in tasty Euro 2024 qualifier – stream FREE, TV

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE is expected to heavily rotate for England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Malta as the Three Lions have already qualified.Goals from Harry Kane either side of Marcus Rashford’s beautiful strike against Italy was enough to book England a spot at the tournament in Germany next year.
      Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford helped England seal their Euro 2024 spotCredit: Rex
      Harry Kane is now England’s all-time top goal-scorerCredit: Getty
      It was also a huge milestone for the Three Lions captain as Kane’s brace saw him break the late great Sir Bobby Charlton’s goal-scoring record.
      Jude Bellingham continued to build on his sensational season as he was a thorn in the Italian side – most notably when the 20-year-old icon put on a saucy solo display before teeing up Rashford to score England’s second.
      However, Southgate has suffered a huge loss as the midfield maestro has been ruled out for two weeks with a shoulder injury.
      But it has presented the opportunity for other players to receive their first-ever senior call-up.
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      When is England vs Malta?

      England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Malta will take place on Friday, November 17.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 7:45pm GMT.
      Wembley Stadium in London is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 90,000 roaring fans.
      The Three Lions ran riot with a 4-0 victory when they faced Malta in the reverse fixture earlier this year.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Malta will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 4 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm GMT – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can also stream the action through All 4 which is available on any tablet or mobile device.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes!
      Fans can watch England’s Euro 2024 qualifier for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
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      What is the team news?
      Gareth Southgate will be forced to navigate through England’s remaining qualifiers without Jude Bellingham, James Maddison and Callum Wilson.
      However, it presents Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis and Esri Konsa with the chance to earn their first caps for the national team.
      Cole Palmer has earned himself a first senior call-up for EnglandCredit: Rex
      Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)
      Defenders: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Esri Konsa (Aston Villa).
      Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Al-Ettifaq), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (Arsenal) Rico Lewis (Manchester City).
      Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United) Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich),, Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Cole Palmer (Chelsea).
      What are the latest odds?

      England to win 1/100
      Draw 18/1
      Malta to win 80/1

      *Odds courtesy of William Hill are correct at time of publication More

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      Who is Oliver Finney and what has he been charged with?

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      A PROFESSIONAL footballer has been accused of raping a woman. OLIVER Finney, 25, will face court over the charge – here we look at the footballer’s life, career, and what he has been accused of.
      Oliver Finney scored the winning goal for Hartlepool United against Swindon Town in April 2023Credit: Alamy
      Who is Oliver Finney?
      Oliver Vincent Finney was born on December 15, 1997.
      Finney is from Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire.
      He is a professional footballer who plays in midfield.
      Finney began his footballing career at Crewe Alexandra, which was formed in 1877 as an offshoot of Crewe Alexandra Cricket Club, where he graduated from the team’s academy.
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      To gain first team experience he completed periods on loan at non-league sides Nantwich Town during the 2016/17 season, and Halesowen Town on a two-month loan deal during the 2017/18 season.
      The midfielder returned to Crewe in 2017, signing a further one-year contract in 2018.
      He made 124 appearances for the Cheshire club and scored 17 goals.
      Finney signed for Hartlepool on transfer deadline day in January 2023 on a permanent contract.
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      Who did Oliver Finney play for?
      Finney played for Hartlepool United FC before being suspended in October 2023.
      He had made 20 appearances for the club and scored two goals for the team, which was relegated to the National League at the end of last season.
      On joining the Pools, Finney said: “I’m buzzing to be here. There’s a lot of work to do, but there’s no reason that this squad can’t kick on.
      “The quality here is plain to see.”
      What has Oliver Finney been charged with?
      Finney has been charged with one count of rape, according to the Cheshire Constabulary.
      The midfielder allegedly attacked a woman in 2022 while playing for Crewe Alexandria in League Two.
      Finney has been suspended by Hartlepool while the case is ongoing.
      The club released a statement on October 27, 2023 reading: “Hartlepool United have been made aware of a police investigation surrounding a first-team player which has been reported in the press today.
      “The allegation dates back to before the player joined Hartlepool United.
      “Upon being informed of the allegation and investigation for the first time the Club immediately placed the player on suspension pending the investigation outcome.
      “The matter is subject to an official process and therefore no further comment will made at this time.”
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      Cheshire Constabulary said: “A man from Hartlepool has been summonsed to court following an investigation into a rape.
      “Oliver Finney, 25, is set to be appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13th November charged with one count of rape.” More

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      What is George Russell’s net worth?

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      GEORGE Russell is one of Formula One’s rising stars. But what’s his net worth? Here’s what we know about the British racecar driver.
      Norfolk-born George Russell started driving for Mercedes in 2022.Credit: Splash
      Who is George Russell?
      George Russell is a British racecar driver, for the Mercedes F1 team. 
      He was born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, to father Steve, and mother Alison. 
      His father had a seed and bean company, that he reportedly sold to support George’s driving career. 
      Russell has two older siblings, a sister called Cara, who works as his personal assistant, and a brother, Benjy. 
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      Russell grew up in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, and took up karting as a child at the age of 6, following in older brother Benjy’s footsteps, who was also a keen karting driver, often competing — and winning.
      Russell has previously said that his brother “was a brilliant driver”, but despite starting at only 11 years old, it was already too late for him to pursue a career in the sport. 
      The budding driver moved up to the karting cadet class in 2010, becoming the MSA British champion and British Open champion.
      In 2014, Russell participated in Formula Renault 2.0 Alps championship, finishing fourth, and also the BRDC Formula 4 Championship with the Lanan Racing team.
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      After winning the Formula 4 Championship, he became the youngest-ever driver to win the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, earning a £100,000 cash prize.
      In his debut Formula 3 championship in 2015, Russell scored three podium finishes.
      After winning the Formula 2 championship driving with the French team ART Grand Prix, Russell moved on to Formula 1, debuting with the Williams team in 2019, at the Australian Grand Prix finishing sixteenth.
      His first win came three years later at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix after he’d joined the Mercedes team.
      As for his love life, Russell started dating Seychelle de Vries, once linked to Max Verstappen, in 2017. 
      The pair were reportedly together for three years, before a 2020 split. 
      Russell is now dating Carmen Montero Mundt, a finance professional based in London. 
      Carmen shares romantic snaps with boyfriend Russell with her 318,000 Instagram followers, for example, some exotic holiday photos, and a summer trip to Wimbledon. 
      Russell largely sticks to professional driving shots on his Instagram, where he has 3.8 million followers, but posted a photo with Carmen at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. 
      What age is George Russell?
      Russell was born on February 15, 1998 – making him 25 as of November 2023. 
      In 2023 he is driving alongside fellow Brit and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, born in 1985 and 13 years his senior.
      In an interview with The Times, Russell said of his teammate: “He is so experienced, whereas I’m a 25-year-old who is just totally focused on trying to be the best F1 driver I can be. I’m pretty inspired by what he has achieved.”
      When did George Russell join Mercedes?
      Russell joined the Mercedes F1 team in 2021, replacing Valtteri Bottas.
      In his first race in a Mercedes car, the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, Russell qualified ninth and finished fourth.
      He took his first podium spot with Mercedes at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.
      What is George Russell’s net worth?
      Russell has an estimated net worth of $16million, approximately £13.1million.
      His move to Mercedes earned him a £5million payday.
      He previously rented a flat in an affluent part of London, but moved to Monaco, like many other F1 stars before him. 
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      Russell enjoys lavish trips away with girlfriend Carmen to holiday spots St Barts and Santorini.
      Off the racing circuit, the driving star gets around in a  £140,000 car — unsurprisingly, a Mercedes AMG GT. More

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      What is Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth?

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      DANIEL Ricciardo is one of the best-liked drivers on the grid, with eight grand prix wins under his belt. But who is the F1 star, and what is his net worth?
      Daniel Ricciardo is set for career-high earnings in 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Daniel Ricciardo?
      Daniel Ricciardo is a Formula One racing driver, born on July 1, 1989, in Perth, Western Australia, to Italian-Australian parents. 
      Born to a motor-sports-mad family, Ricciardo began karting at the age of nine, with the support of his Sicilian father Guiseppe, known as Joe, and mum Grace.
      Ricciardo moved to Europe at the age of 19 in 2007, to pursue a career in race car driving, and won the British F3 championship in 2009.
      He drove in the Formula Renault 3.5 for two seasons.
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      He made his debut in F1 for HRT in 2011 at the British Grand Prix, finishing in last place.
      He joined the Torro Rosso team for the 2012/2013 season, before replacing countryman Mark Webber at Red Bull in 2014, where he remained until 2018, winning seven out of his total of eight Grand Prix wins. 
      He won in Canada, Hungary, and Belgium in 2014, and Malaysia in 2016.
      He topped the podium again in Azerbaijan in 2017, then China and Monaco in 2018.
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      He went on to drive for Renault in the 2019–2020 season, and then McClaren during the 2021–2022 season, where he won his eighth Grand Prix on the historic Monza circuit in Italy. 
      Despite the win with McClaren, the team was soon eager to terminate Ricciardo’s contract early, as he struggled to measure up against teammate Lando Norris. 
      In a career low, Ricciardo was ultimately replaced at McClaren by Formula 2 champion, rookie Oscar Piastri.
      The driver has made a move back to Torro Rosso — now known as Alphatauri — for 2023 and is set to remain for 2024, along with Japanese teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
      Ricciardo has been in a relationship with Heidi Berger, an aspiring actress, since 2019, although the pair only went public in 2022. 
      Heidi, born in April 1997, is an aspiring actress and is the daughter of Austrian ex-F1 star Gerhard Berger.
      Heidi’s father Gerhard won 10 Grands Prix before retiring in 1997. 
      Ricciardo has admitted that Gerhard was an idol of his growing up, saying: “When I was young, I mean I’ve followed F1 since I was a kid and I had a Berger hat.”
      Ricciardo sticks to sharing race-driving updates on Instagram with his 8.8 million followers, but Heidi posts the occasional photo of the pair together to her audience of 169,000 followers. 
      Owing to his fearless reputation as a driver, Ricciardo has earned the nickname “Honey Badger”. 
      The racing driver has one sister, Michelle, and is an uncle to her two children, Isabella and Isaac.
      What is Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth?
      Thanks to his career in F1, Ricciardo’s net worth has been estimated at $50million. 
      He has already amassed a property empire valued at over $15million. 
      This includes a one-bedroom apartment in glitzy Monte Carlo, a popular spot with F1 drivers and other sports stars. 
      The driving star also has a property in Perth, Australia, and a lavish five-bedroom mansion in Los Angeles’ Beverly Hills, which set the racec ar driver back $10million when he bought it in 2018. 
      Ricciardo is also said to have an impressive car collection, including a McLaren 720S, an Aston Martin Valkyrie, worth a staggering £2.5million, a Porsche 918 Spyder and a Porsche GT3 RS.
      What is Daniel Ricciardo’s salary at AlphaTauri?
      The “Honey Badger’s” salary at AlphaTauri is yet to be confirmed, at the time of writing. 
      But despite a career setback after being dropped by McClaren at the end of 2022, 2023 is set to bring Ricciardo his biggest paycheck yet. 
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      Ricciardo’s payout from McClaren is reported to be worth $24.3million, equal to £19.9 million.
      This figure is supplemented by a $2.1million (£1.7m) paycheck from Red Bull, for his third driver role at the team — which includes test driving and promotional work. More