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      Who is Tony Bellew? Boxing world champion, film star and big Everton fan

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      THE Sun have revealed former English boxing pro Tony Bellew is set to be in this year’s I’m A Celeb line up.The formidable athlete held the WBC cruiserweight title from 2016 to 2017 and even he had a role in the hit film Creed, a spin-off to the famous Rocky franchise – but how will he fare in the jungle?

      Tony Bellew is set to fly out to Australia next week with fellow campmatesCredit: Getty Images
      Who is Tony Bellew?
      Tony Bellew is a professional boxer from Liverpool who is currently the WBC world cruiserweight champion.
      Bellew enjoyed a decorated amateur career winning the ABA heavyweight title three times, finishing with a record of 40 wins and seven defeats before turning professional in 2007.
      The 34-year-old became Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion in 2010, but failed in two attempts to win the world title at that weight against Nathan Cleverley and Adonis Stevenson.
      He finally became a world champion in 2016 after stepping up to his more natural division of cruiserweight, when he stopped Congolese opponent Ilunga Makabu.
      In 2018, the pro officially announced his retirement from the sport after a defeat against Usyk.
      Taking his gloves off for good, Bellew held an impressive record of 30 wins from 34 professional bouts – he only lost on three occasions and drew once.
      He ultimately said his body couldn’t endure the physical strains of boxing anymore.
      Since walking away from the ring for the final time, Bellew has worked  as an an analyst for The Zone and is a regular contributor for the likes of TalkSPORT and others commentators.
      And, now he is one of the latest campmates to be revealed in the I’m A Celeb 2023 cast.
      This won’t be Tony’s first reality TV venture either – last year he endured Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
      He is married to wife Rachael Roberts, and the couple share three sons together called Corey, Cobey and Carter.

      Tony Bellew defeated Ilunga Makabu to lift the world titleCredit: Getty Images
      What titles has Tony Bellew won?
      The respected boxer has earned himself an impressive collection of titles across his 11-year career.
      He’s punched and ducked his way to ABA heavyeight title a staggering three times.
      Meanwhile in 2010, Bellew was crowned the Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion.
      Two years later he became the British light-heavyweight champion.
      Then in 2014, the boxer was announced WBO international cruiserweight champion.
      Bellew was awarded the European cruiserweight champion title in 2015 and WBC world cruiserweight champion the following year.
      What was Tony Bellew’s ringwalk music?
      Bellew is a proud fan of Everton Football Club, and used to make the walk to the ring with their adopted song blasting out of the speakers.
      Like the team, he entered the arena to the sound of the theme tune of the television programme Z-Cars – which was based on an old Liverpudlian folk song.
      Tony Bellew is a lifelong supporter of Everton Football ClubCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Was Tony Bellew in a Hollywood film?
      Bellew gained popularity in America when he had a supporting role in the hit film Creed, a spin-off to the famous Rocky films.
      Sylvester Stallone starred in the film as Rocky Balbao, who took over the career of Adonis Johnson – son of Rocky’s former foe then friend Apollo Creed.
      Bellew assumed the role of Ricky Conlan, defending world light-heavyweight champion, who locks horns with Stallone’s young fighter in a brutal title match which was also filmed at Goodison Park.

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      Who is Michael Owen’s son James?

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      MICHAEL Owen is well known in the UK thanks to his long career as a Premier League footballer.But that’s not his biggest achievement, he is also dad to four children – which includes his son James.
      Footballer Michael Owen with his son JamesCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Who is Michael Owen’s son James and how old is he?
      Michael Owen and his wife Louise welcomed their only son James in February 6, 2006.
      He is one of four children – and has siblings Gemma, Emily May, and Jessica.
      His mum and dad met in primary school in 1984 and became childhood sweethearts while at Hawarden High School in Flintshire, Wales.
      They became engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2004 – which is also Louise’s birthday – when he proposed at their home, and they married the following year. 
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      What is James’ condition Stargardt?
      In 2019, Michael revealed his son James is “clinically blind”.
      The retired England striker confirmed his second eldest was diagnosed with Stargardt disease – a degeneration of his retina.
      Stargadt typically causes a loss of vision during childhood or adolescence and although there is no cure for it yet, it is rare for people with the disease to lose complete sight.
      Speaking to The Times, he said: “He will never be a footballer. My son’s got an eye condition.
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      “I’ve never said this. I don’t want a big headline.
      “Clinically, he’s blind. He’s got Stargardt disease, a degeneration of his retina. I used to go and watch him and bollock him about his positioning.
      “He can’t see the ball until it’s five yards away. As much as every father wants their son to play, it is almost a relief to me.
      “Everyone always asks, ‘Is he going to be a footballer?’ and then I stand on the side of the pitch and hear, ‘He’s not as good as his dad.'”
      What does James Owen do for a living?
      As Jamie is still a teenager, he is still in school.
      However, he has a huge following on Instagram, on his very popular handle _james_owen10.
      Also, like his sister Gemma and father Michael, James has a big passion for horses.
      Who is James’ sister Gemma?
      James’ eldest sister Gemma is an equestrian and was a contestant on 2022’s Love Island.
      Since then she has her own fashion line, and is also an Influencer.
      In May 2023, Gemma shared an emotional post about her brother James’ eye condition.
      The reality star shared a photo of her smiling alongside her brother and announced that she was the new ambassador for UK charity Fight For Sight, which helps fund research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disease.
      “When my brother James was around 8yo he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Stargardt Disease,” she said.
      “This condition progressively deteriorates vision from the macula and currently there is no cure or treatment.
      “Having closely witnessed how sight loss has affected him personally, I am honoured to announce that I am now an ambassador for Fight For Sight.”
      Gemma admitted the charity is very important to her and her family as she prepares to undertake her new job.
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      “This UK charity is funding research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disease and has a special place in all of my family’s heart,” Gemma continued.
      “I’m looking forward to working with them to help raise funds and awareness for research and developments in treatments for people with Stargardt Disease and other conditions causing blindness.” More

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      What is Guenther Steiner’s net worth?

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      GUENTHER Steiner has been at the helm of Haas since 2014.But who is he and what is his net worth? From his sporting salary to his family life – here’s everything you need to know.
      Guenther Steiner pictured in October 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Guenther Steiner?
      Guenther Steiner, born on April 7, 1965, is an Italian-American motorsport engineer.
      He is also the current team principal of the Haas Formula One team – a position held by Steiner since 2014.
      The Italian-American began his career in 1986 as a mechanic in Belgium for the Mazda Rally Championships.
      Steiner later moved from mechanic to assistant team manager when he joined Top Run Srl in January 1989. 
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      There he was was responsible for organising and running private entrants in various rally championships with Group N cars. 
      Following his success in the Group N division of the World Rally Championship with Top Run Srl, Steiner moved to Milan to join Jolly Club Spa as the head of reconnaissance for the Group A team during the 1991 and 1992 World Rally Championship seasons. 
      By 1994, Steiner was Jolly Club Spa’s technical manager.
      Three years later, he packed his bags and made the move to the UK to join Prodrive as the team manager for its Allstar Rally Team.
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      A year later, Steiner was scouted to join M-Sport as the project manager for the team’s Ford Focus fleet that competed in the World Rally Championship, before later being promoted to director of engineering.
      Steiner’s other career moves have included stints as managing director at Jaguar Racing and as technical operations director at Red Bull Racing.
      He left the latter in April 2008.
      However, while at Red Bull, he was contacted to build the Haas team from scratch – a move which has helped him build up an impressive fortune.
      On April 14, 2014, he was officially announced team principal of the Haas F1 Team.
      And his sporting career has continued to open up a number of doors – including when Netflix came knocking, resulting in Steiner appearing in the hit documentary series Drive to Survive.
      The Haas boss was the key character in the first series, which has been responsible for helping propel F1’s success across the globe.
      However, in February 2023, Steiner revealed that he has never watched an episode of the Netflix hit.
      He said: ”I have never watched an episode.
      “In the beginning I didn’t want to watch because I don’t really enjoy watching myself.
      “I also didn’t want to get influenced to change when I am doing something. If you are an actor, you learn from your mistakes.
      “I don’t want to be an actor because maybe every time I see a camera, it may have an effect on how I behave.
      “It sounds very complex but for me it was a very simplistic thought process and now if I start to watch it, it was OK in the beginning, so why go back and change now?”
      Is Guenther Steiner married and does he have children?
      As well as achieving sporting success, Steiner has also been lucky in love.
      The Haas team principal is married to wife Gertraud.
      The couple are the parents of a daughter named Greta.
      Aside from this information, not much else is known about Steiner’s family life with the F1 official appearing to keep is personal life out of the spotlight.
      What is Guenther Steiner’s salary at Haas?
      Being a team principal in the world’s most expensive sport certainly comes with some incredible perks.
      In March 2023, it was revealed that Steiner’s salary at Haas is a staggering £822,500 a year.
      What is Guenther Steiner’s net worth?
      Guenther Steiner’s net worth is estimated at an impressive £4.1million thanks to his motorsports career.
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      However, he also runs a successful composite parts company based in North Carolina.
      Steiner founded the Fibreworks Composites brand in 2009 alongside his business partner Joe Hofmann. More

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      Harlem Eubank vs Timo Schwarzkopf: UK start time, stream FREE, TV channel for fight night with Roman Fury also on card

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      HARLEM EUBANK is back in action this weekend as he takes on German contender Timo Schwarzkopf in Brighton. Nephew of legendary fighter Chris Sr, Harlem is undefeated as a professional and looking to work his way into a world title shot.
      Harlem Eubank will be hoping he can extend his unbeaten record on Friday nightCredit: Getty
      He last fought in July, beating Ishmael Ellis in an entertaining fight, and now he takes another step up.
      Schwarzkopf is 22-5 in the pro ranks but picked up a win over ring veteran Miguel Vazquez in his last outing.
      And he’ll be looking to spoil the party on the south coast on Friday night.
      Also on the card is Tyson Fury’s brother Roman, who has a 2-0 record and is also hoping to progress his career quickly.

      When is Eubank vs Schwarzkopf?

      Eubank vs Schwarzkopf will take place on Friday, November 10.
      The card will get underway from 5pm with the main event expected at around 10pm BST.
      The Brighton Centre will play host.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Eubank’s clash with Schwarzkopf will be sown live on Channel 5 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action on the My5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of the event will begin at 10pm, where the main event will be shown live before the taped recording of the undercard.

      Full card

      Harlem Eubank vs. Timo Schwarzkopf; Super lightweight
      Lerrone Richards vs. Mickey Ellison; Light heavyweight
      Sultan Zaurbek vs. TBA; Super featherweight
      Tommy Welch vs. Jonathan Vergara; Heavyweight
      Roman Fury vs. Bradley Davies; Cruiserweight
      Tom Welland vs. Francisco Rodriguez; Featherweight
      Tiernan Bradley vs. Michal Bulik; Super lightweight
      Harvey Dykes vs. Erik Nazaryan; Heavyweight
      JP O’Meara vs. Karl Sampson; Lightweight
      Ebonie Jones vs. Jamillette Vallejos; Women’s featherweightOliver Zaren vs. Bahadur Karami; Super middleweight
      Ben Andrews vs. Patryk Polasik; Light heavyweight

      What has been said?
      Harlem Eubank said: “I feel great, I feel ready to put on a statement performance. I am ready to go out and put on a display we’ve been preparing for.
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      “This is the homecoming I have wanted for a long time and one I have worked hard for. I am going to bring it back home for my people.”
      Timo Schwarzkopf said: “He’s a good fighter, but we will see if he is a real warrior like Chris Eubank Senior was.
      “I am a warrior like Senior but is the younger Eubank as strong? I will test him to the head and test him to the body.” More

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      What is Sergio Perez’s net worth?

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      SERGIO Perez is one of the biggest names in Formula One.And with sporting success comes fame and fortune – but what is Sergio’s salary and what is his estimated net worth? Here’s everything you need to know.
      Sergio Perez pictured with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian HornerCredit: Getty
      Who is Sergio Perez?
      Sergio Perez, born January 26, 1990, in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a racing driver.
      He currently races in Formula One for Red Bull Racing.
      Fans of the F1 star will also know that Perez is affectionally known by the nickname ”Checo” in his home country.
      The sports star has previously driven for Sauber before making to move to McLaren.
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      However, his stay there was short with Perez switching to Force India – where he stayed for five years, taking five podiums before the team was sold and rebranded as Racing Point.
      And it was with Racing Point that he scored his first F1 victory.
      The next career move Perez made was to Red Bull Racing – signing on the dotted line in December for the 2021 season.
      His contract expires at the end of the 2024 season.
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      Aside from racing, the Red Bull driver’s has hinted at a career away from F1 after starring in a shock new music video.
      Perez starred as a taxi driver in ‘Por La Familia’ by Carin Leon and Borderkid, and was seen thrillingly driving Leon from an airport to a surrealist landscape.
      He eventually gets kitted out in Red Bull gear while the make-believe, flame-painted taxi travels to a pit stop at an isolated petrol station.
      Perez said: “Latin music is having a great time. People are enjoying it and it’s great to have our Latin music all around the world.
      “It’s great to have that in the F1 community and within the sport.”
      As of November 2023, Perez boasts a staggering 6.3million fans and followers on Instagram – where he shares smiling snaps from his latest sporting ventures.
      What is Sergio Perez’s salary at Red Bull?
      It’s the most expensive sport in the world – so it’s no surprise that Sergio Perez boasts an impressive bank balance.
      His net worth includes an eye-watering £8.3million salary.
      What is Sergio Perez’s net worth?
      In March 2023, we revealed the 10 drivers at the top of the Formula One rich list.
      Bagging a spot on the list thanks to his bank balance is Sergio Perez.
      Although he may not be the highest-paid driver on the grid, Perez has been amassing an impressive fortune since his debut in 2011.
      He has an estimated net worth of £62.4million – making him one of the richest athletes in the world.
      The Mexican also has investments and an incredible list of endorsement deals, including Ticel, Telmox, and Claro.
      Checo reportedly owns a multi-million dollar 15,000-square-foot mansion in Mexico and supercars including a Bugatti Chiron, which cost around £2million.
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      As well as the driver’s rich list, we have also revealed the richest people at the helm of F1 teams. 
      You can get up to speed on the F1 bosses fortunes and finances right here. More

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      Chelsea vs Man City: Blues look to build on Spurs win against Treble winners in huge Premier League clash – stream, TV

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      CHELSEA will bid to stop the Manchester City juggernaut when they host the champions at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Pep Guardiola’s men have responded to their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal with five wins on the bounce.
      Chelsea beat Tottenham 4-1 on Monday nightCredit: Getty
      Manchester City are beginning to build some momentumCredit: Alamy
      The run has seen them pass Tottenham to move top of the Premier League table.
      And they appear to be finding their stride as they look to win a fourth successive title.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea already sit 12 points adrift of City after a turbulent start to the campaign.
      Despite another spending spree in the summer, the Blues have won just four of their 11 Premier League matches.
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      However, the biggest of those came on Monday when they beat nine-man Tottenham 4-1 in a chaotic game in North London.
      The victory moved Mauricio Pochettino’s outfit into the top half of the table and handed Nicolas Jackson a much-needed confidence boost as he struck a hat-trick.
      But Man City promise to be a very different challenge altogether and one Chelsea may not yet be ready to overcome.
      Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.
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      What is their form like?
      Chelsea come into the clash off the back of their best win of the season – 4-1 away at Tottenham.
      A victory against Man City would be their third in a row in all competitions.
      However, they seemed to be building momentum last month when they beat Burnley and Fulham and drew to Arsenal, only to lose 2-0 at home to Brentford.
      So can they prolong their feel-good factor for a little longer this time around?
      Meanwhile, City have won each of their last five games, scoring 17 goals in the process.
      But they are heading into a tough run of fixtures with Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa all on the horizon.
      So Guardiola will be keen to head into the international break in top spot.
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
      Ben Chilwell, Romeo Lavia, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka and Christopher Nkunku all remain sidelined for Chelsea.
      Armando Broja is expected to be available, but Jackson should keep his place in the team.
      Guardiola has confirmed John Stones will be out for some time after picking up an injury in the 3-1 win over Young Boys in midweek.
      Manuel Akanji is also set to be absent with a back injury, while Sergio Gomez and Kevin De Bruyne are still missing.
      Who will be the star men?
      Chelsea – Raheem Sterling

      Raheem Sterling was a constant thorn in Tottenham’s side throughout the London derby on Monday.
      The former Man City man, 28, assisted the first goal of Jackson’s late hat-trick as he sprung Spurs’ high line to finally break the hosts’ resolve.
      He will be keen to impress against his former club on Sunday and could be the most dangerous threat to Guardiola’s side.
      Man City – Jeremy Doku

      Jeremy Doku is quickly becoming one of Manchester City’s most influential players.
      The Belgian, 21, scored and provided FOUR assists in the 6-1 win over Bournemouth last weekend.
      He already has four goals and six assists in 15 games so far this season.
      And with Kevin de Bruyne still sidelined, the ex-Rennes man is stepping up as a key playmaker for the Treble winners.
      What have the managers said?
      Speaking after Chelsea’s win over Tottenham, Pochettino said: “I think we deserved to win. We forced them to make too many mistakes.
      “I think Tottenham was better in the first 15 minutes and then I think we matched the game. I think our performance was good and start to force to make a mistake.
      “I think everything that you can see within during the game I think was fair.
      “And yes, we were talking before. I think we compare when Tottenham beat Liverpool like today, a similar game like today, a similar and maybe complain Liverpool and maybe it wasn’t. But today I think was everything that happened in the game was fair.”
      After Man City’s win over Young Boys, Guardiola confirmed Stones’ injury.
      He said: “Unfortunately, John, he’s out again. I feel so sorry for him because he’s an incredible professional and committed and he’s a big loss for us
      “John is so important with what he does but yeah, recover, the season is long, and [he] will be back soon.”
      When asked if Stones will be out for a while, Guardiola added: “Yeah, think so.”
      SunSport prediction
      Chelsea 0-2 Man City.
      When is Chelsea vs Man City?

      Chelsea vs Man City will take place on Sunday, November 12.
      Kick off will be at 4.30pm GMT.
      Stamford Bridge will host.

      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Man City on and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Man City will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Stamford Bridge.

      What are the odds?
      Match result:
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      Chelsea – 7/2
      Draw – 13/5
      Man City – 8/11

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      What is Christian Horner’s net worth?

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      CHRISTIAN Horner has become a notable name in the world of Formula One.But who is he and has he always been involved in motorsports? From his impressive fortune to his family life – here’s everything you need to know.
      Christian Horner pictured in November 2023Credit: Getty
      Who is Christian Horner?
      Christian Horner, born November 16, 1973, in Leamington Spa, is a former British racing driver and the current Team Principal and CEO of the Red Bull Formula One team.
      Horner, who became the sports youngest Team Principal at just 31 years of age, has held this position since 2005.
      Principals are the face of their teams and the decision makers who come up with strategies to ensure the success of their drivers.
      He guided Red Bull to their first Constructors’ Championship in 2010 – the same season Sebastian Vettel won the Drivers’ Championship, becoming the youngest World Champion.
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      In 2013, Horner received an OBE for services to motorsport in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, after guiding the Red Bull team to three drivers’ and constructors’ championships in a row.
      At the time, Horner said: “I just feel very honoured and privileged to receive it.
      “To be in the company of men and women who have achieved such great things for the country is something very, very special.”
      Has Christian Horner always been involved in motorsports?
      Prior to landing the Team Principal position, Horner began his motorsports career behind the wheel.
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      The former driver rose through the racing ranks in the late 1990s and enjoyed spells in Formula Renault, British F3 and Formula Two – and even founded his own team.
      However, at the end of 1998 Horner opted to focus on the management side of motorsport and hung up his helmet.
      He then worked in team management before joining Red Bull in 2004 and ascending to the top within a year. 
      In addition to his role as Team Principal and CEO of Oracle Red Bull Racing, Christian is also an Ambassador for the Wings for Life charity.
      Established by late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz and two-time motocross world champion Heinz Kinigadner, Wings for Life is dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury.
      What is Christian Horner’s salary at Red Bull?
      As team principal of Red Bull since 2005, Christian Horner is the highest-paid team boss and has a salary of around £8.2million a year. 
      And he’s got the trophies to show for it, as he’s successfully led the team to nine world titles. 
      What is Christian Horner’s net worth?
      In March 2023, we took a look at the richest people at the helm of F1 teams – including Christian Horner.
      Horner is believed to be worth an estimated £41.4m.
      He has accumulated his fortune over the years through his motorsport career – providing him with fast cash to splash on impressive cars and luxury sun-soaked holidays.
      In February 2023, Horner was spotted eyeing up a a new model – a top-of-the-range £1.7m vintage Lamborghini.
      He was spotted checking out the 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S RHD outside Fiskens historic car dealers in South Kensington, London.
      Just a couple of months prior, Horner shared a loved-up snap of himself and Geri soaking up some sun on the beach, looking back on 2022 and ahead to 2023.
      Is Christian Horner married?
      The Red Bull chief is used to living life in the fast lane when it comes to his career.
      But when it comes to his personal life, the Team Principal of the motorsport giants prefers a more quiet and slower existence away from the race track.
      He shares two stunning country homes with wife, Spice Girl Geri in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire and their brood.
      The couple, who have been together since 2014, tied the knot on May 15, 2015, at St Mary’s Church in Woburn.
      The F1 boss bought his new wife Geri a £350,000 Aston Martin as a wedding gift.
      Does Christian Horner have any children?
      Christian Horner is stepdad to Geri’s daughter Bluebell Madonna.
      The couple also share a son together named Montague – who was born in January 2017.
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      Their son was born on the same day as her Spice Girl’s bandmate Emma Bunton, ironically nicknamed Baby Spice, celebrates her birthday.
      He also has another daughter, Olivia, from a previous relationship with ex-partner Beverley Allen. More

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      What did Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta say about VAR?

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      MIKEL ARTETA was ranging in his post-match press conference after Arsenal’s controversial 1-0 defeat at Newcastle last weekend.The Spaniard’s fury was due to Anthony Gordon’s 64th-minute match winner, which survived THREE VAR checks.
      Mikel Arteta was left fuming after Arsenal’s controversial 1-0 loss to NewcastleCredit: GETTY
      The separate checks on the goal lasted a total of four minutes and six seconds – while they were trying to decide if there was an offside or foul involved, as well as seeing if the ball went out in the build up.
      Arteta could be staring at a ban from the FA for his comments about officials after the game on Tyneside – but what did the Gunners boss say?
      What did Mikel Arteta say about VAR?
      Arteta was left fuming with the decisions against his side in Arsenal’s clash with Newcastle at St James’ Park – and he let his feelings be known in his interview with Sky Sports.
      The Gunners boss said: “I have praised my players for the performance and the way that we played – we didn’t deserve to lose the match.
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      “We lost the match because of the clear and obvious decisions. It’s embarrassing. It’s a disgrace. That’s what it is, a disgrace.”
      And when asked if he will be taking up his frustrations with the PGMOL, Arteta made it clear he would be escalating things.
      He said: “Yeah. We will be taking it for many months. There is so much at stake and we put in so many hours.
      “I am here to represent the football club and to get my team to compete at the highest level.
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      “The margins are so small. It’s a disgrace. It’s embarrassing. That’s how I feel and that’s how everyone feels in that room [the dressing room].
      “You cannot imagine the amount of messages that we’ve got saying ‘this cannot continue’. It’s embarrassing, I’m sorry, embarrassing.”
      What did Arsenal’s official statement say?
      Arsenal issued a statement on November 5 in support of Mikel Arteta following his passionate rant about VAR.
      It read: “Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly supports Mikel Arteta’s post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening.
      “We’d also like to acknowledge the huge effort and performance from our players and travelling supporters at St James’ Park.
      “The Premier League is the best league in the world with the best players, coaches and supporters, all of whom deserve better.
      “PGMOL urgently needs to address the standard of officiating and focus on action which moves us all on from retrospective analysis, attempted explanations and apologies.
      “We support the ongoing efforts of Chief Refereeing Officer, Howard Webb and would welcome working together to achieve the world-class officiating standards our league demands.” More