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      What is Martin Brundle’s net worth?

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      MARTIN Brundle is an ex-Formula One driver and one of the most legendary commentators motorsport has ever been blessed with.Here we take a look at the racing man’s life, gridwalk highlights and net worth.
      Martin Brundle is a former racing driver and F1 commentator famed for his pre-race gridwalksCredit: Getty
      Who is Martin Brundle?
      Martin John Brundle was born on June 1, 1959 in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England.
      He began his racing career at the tender age of 12, competing in grass track racing, moving on to Hot Rod racing, touring cars and the British Saloon Car Championship before stepping up to Formula 3 in 1982.
      The following season Martin competed against Ayrton Senna for the Formula Three Championship, which he lost to the Brazilian in the closing laps of the final race.
      Brundle’s Formula One career started the next year with Tyrell, who he raced for between 1984 and 1986.
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      In F1 he also raced for Zakspeed (1987), Williams (1988 — one grand prix), Brabham (1989, 1991) Benetton (1992), Ligier (1993, 1995), McLaren (1994), and Jordan (1996).
      He is considered one of the best F1 drivers to to have never won a grand prix, achieving numerous podium finishes in inferior cars.
      Martin was the World Sportscar champion in 1988 and won Le Mans 24 Hours in 1990, cementing his place in history as a racing driver.
      Since hanging up his racing gloves, Brundle has commentated on F1 for ITV, the BBC and Sky Sports.
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      He won the Royal Television Society programme award for best sports pundit in 1998, 1999, 2005 and 2006.
      What are some of Martin Brundle’s most famous gridwalk moments?
      The former McLaren ace has been walking the grid trying to get interviews with drivers and celebrities pre-race since 1997.
      But the 62-year-old has admitted he doesn’t like doing the gridwalk at all.
      He said on X, formerly Twitter: “There’s a reason why I’ve never watched back an F1 gridwalk in a quarter of a century of doing them.
      “You have no idea how much I dislike doing them but somehow those crazy moments have defined my professional career.
      “Oh well, that’s the way it is.”
      Here we take a look at some of his most memorable gridwalk moments:
      US Grand Prix 2021
      The Sky Sports reporter wanted to have a chat with special guest Megan Thee Stallion on the grid, but was initially confronted by a ‘man mountain’ — only for Megan to lightheartedly slap her security guard on the wrist.
      Brundle muttered, “That’s a very big bloke in front of her,” before asking: “Megan, Martin Brundle from British television, how are you? Megan Thee Stallion, you’re a freestyle rapper, have you got any rap for us today on Formula One?”
      The American star laughed as she admitted: “I have no rap today, I’m sorry.
      But the interview swiftly concluded when ‘Draco Malfoy’ appeared — with the irritable blond shoving Brundle away.
      The Malfoy lookalike scowled at the reporter as he led Megan away.
      In his Sky Sports column, Brundle laughed off the incident.
      He wrote: “I did chuckle on Monday.
      “After all the blood, sweat, tears and broken bones, the glorious victories and dismal failures, the monstrous crashes, the quadruple stints on a treacherous rainy night in Le Mans, guiding a 1250 bhp flying bedsted through Monaco qualifying, along with 25 years of broadcasting, I’ve finally become mildly well known for being ignored by celebrities whilst simultaneously being swatted to one side by a man mountain and told off by a Malfoy lookalike doubtless attending his first F1 race.
      “My gridwalk return after two years was probably a bit too cheeky in Austin but nonetheless a lot of fun.
      “Actually, my real claim to fame is that I once played snooker with Mark Knopfler, and what a lovely bloke he was too.”
      US Grand Prix 2022
      The F1 pundit tried and failed to chat to the Hollywood actor during his traditional pre-race walk before lights out at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
      But Pitt awkwardly rebuffed Brundle, much to the disappointment of F1 fans.
      The 64-year-old revealed Pitt had been in contact with him since their run-in.
      He tweeted: “Got a note from Brad Pitt explaining what happened with our near miss on the Austin grid.
      “Unnecessary, but nice of him. Absolutely nobody is obliged to talk to me on the grid, but as I endeavour to make 10/12 minutes of live and unscripted sports TV I’m obliged to at least ask.”
      Miami Grand Prix 2022
      At the inaugural Miami GP, Brundle delivered one of the most chaotic gridwalks yet.
      The popular F1 pundit brushed shoulders with the likes of DJ Khaled and Britain’s own David Beckham.
      But Brundle struggled with some of the lesser names on the grid.
      He mistook basketballer Paolo Banchero for NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, which to viewers was both “incredibly awkward and hysterically funny”.
      British Grand Prix 2023
      Cara Delevingne appeared to be unaware of Brundle’s gridwalk authority and brutally snubbed the former F1 driver as he attempted to grab an interview.
      He began by talking to a member of Delevingne’s entourage and said: “She doesn’t want to talk but everybody needs to talk on the grid.
      “That’s the deal now, everybody talks on the grid.”
      He then approached Delevingne and said: “Can we have a quick chat, [for] Sky F1? Good to see you on the grid.”
      To which Delevingne replied: “No.” and looked awkwardly at her entourage.
      Delevingne refused again and Brundle reiterated: “The deal is everybody has to speak on the grid.”
      She then said: “I can’t hear anything, I’m so sorry.”
      Brundle then said sarcastically as he walked away: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
      What is Martin Brundle’s net worth?
      According to CelebrityNetWorth, Martin is worth a mouth-watering $100million (£82.3million).
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      Brundle amassed his fortune as a successful racing driver, competing in multiple forms of motorsport.
      He is also one of the top racing commentators and continues to cover F! for Sky Sports. More

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      Why did Eric Cantona kick a fan?

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      ERIC Cantona is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers to ever grace the field.But in spite of his glittering career, Cantona is probably best remembered for fly-kicking Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons — but what led to the French football legend lashing out?
      Eric Cantona attacking Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons on January 25, 1995Credit: AFP or licensors
      Who is Eric Cantona?
      Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona, born on May 24, 1966, in Marseille, France, is an actor, musician and former professional footballer.
      During his stellar football career, which spanned over a decade between the years of 1983 and 1996, he played as a forward for Auxerre, Marseille, Nimes, Leeds United, and Manchester United — as well as enjoying loan spells with Martigues, Bordeaux and Montpellier.
      When Manchester United paid just over £1million to sign Eric Cantona from Leeds in November 1992, it stunned football.
      From languishing tenth, they lost just two more games and became champions for the first time since 1967.
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      Cantona spent only five seasons at Old Trafford before his shock retirement in 1996, but inspired the Reds to four titles, two FA Cups and was voted the club’s greatest ever player by fans.
      Why did Eric Cantona kick a fan?
      During the 1994-95 season the Frenchman “kung fu-kicked” a Crystal Palace fan on January 25, 1995.
      Having been sent off for a pull on Richard Shaw’s shirt, Cantona reacted poorly to Eagles fan Matthew Simmons’ provocative heckling.
      Simmons charged 11 rows down to the pitch-side and allegedly barked: “F*** off back to France, you French motherf***er.”
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      Retribution from Cantona was swift and unnecessarily violent, as he launched, studs-first, into Simmons.
      Cantona was sentenced to two weeks in prison — although was later freed on bail and ordered to undergo 120 hours of community service — as well as being fined £20,000 and banned from first-team action for the rest of the season by the FA.
      But what did the Frenchman have to say for himself?
      Decades later everyone is still trying to figure it out: “When the seagulls follow the trawlers, it’s because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.”
      It took a while for the French forward to regain his form following the ban, but ultimately he played a key role in leading United to yet another league-cup double.
      Of that astonishing flashpoint, Cantona says: “I’ve said before I should have kicked him harder but maybe tomorrow I’ll say something else.
      “I cannot regret it. It was a great feeling. I learned from it — I think he (Simmons) learned too.
      “Nine months was a long time out and I struggled for a time but thanks to [Alex] Ferguson we won the Double with a new generation.
      “I was lucky and proud to play with two generations, with Mark Hughes and Paul Ince, then that great younger (Class of 92) generation.”
      Where is Eric Cantona now?
      Cantona has rocked the world once again after announcing the release of his debut album — ahead of his sell-out tour.
      The 57-year-old announced his switch to the world of music in June 2023, and his EP I’ll Make My Own Heaven is set to be released on October 20, 2023.
      It includes songs in English and French titled The Friends We Lost, Tu Me Diras, I’ll Make My Own Heaven and Je Veux.
      The former forward will embark on a five-date tour in Manchester, London, and Dublin towards the end of October 2023.
      Describing his love for music writing, Cantona said: “Writing is a way for me to exist, as only my existence can result in writing this way.
      “Why start today, so many years later? Simply because I had lacked the time before.
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      “During lockdown, I finally managed to give the guitar a serious go, and even though I’m still a poor guitarist, I felt confident enough to whip a few songs into shape.
      “I’ll be starting in Manchester, because it’s a city that has stayed with me so much. For the football of course, but also the general atmosphere.” More

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      Will Oleksandr Usyk be ringside for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

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      TYSON FURY will take on UFC icon Francis Ngannou in an epic crossover boxing clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28.The Gypsy King is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk in a huge undisputed fight in the same city just EIGHT WEEKS later.
      Tyson Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk on December 23rdCredit: REUTERS
      It will be the first undisputed heavyweight clash in 24 years – since Lennox Lewis fought Evander Holyfield in November 1999.
      Before that, Fury will go head-to-head with Ngannou – but will the Gyspy King’s nemesis be in attendance?
      Will Oleksandr Usyk be ringside for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?
      Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed that he WILL be ringside for Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou on October 28.
      The Ukrainian told USYK17: “Yes, I’m going there. I would like to see the bout.”
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      The WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion also gave a prediction for the fight, he said: “Yes, Ngannou is [was] a UFC champion. I’m not disputing it, but UFC isn’t boxing.
      “I’m sure 100% that Tyson Fury will be victorious. He will effortlessly win.”
      Usyk will be keen to analyse the Morecambe showman ahead of their colossal bout set for December 23 – and what better place to do it than from ringside.
      The 36-year-old is aiming to be the first man to beat Fury and become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
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      When is Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou?

      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Saturday, October 28.
      The bout will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect ring-walks to get going from around 10pm UK time.
      The fight will be a 10-round professional fight but Fury’s WBC belt will NOT be on the line.
      Exhibition rules will NOT be in place.

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      Who are Jude Bellingham’s parents?

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      ENGLISH youngster Jude Bellingham has been tipped as a generational talent at the young age of 20 by talkSPORT’s Jason Cundy. His family is tight-knit with many believing it’s part of the reason why Jude will go on to be one of England’s greatest players. 
      Denise and Mark Bellingham with son Jude at the Qatar World Cup 2022
      Who is Jude Bellingham’s dad?
      Jude’s character is said to have been moulded by his father – a former West Midlands Police Officer.
      Mark Bellingham, now a licensed Fifa agent after passing the governing body’s required exams, has taken on the responsibility of guiding his son’s career.
      Mark had a prolific non-league career playing for clubs such as Stourbridge, Leamington, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove Rovers, and Halesowen Town.
      According to Sportskeeda, Mark scored over 700 goals at semi-pro level in 900 games, with his 700th coming at the age of 40 for Midland League Division Two side Paget Rangers.
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      While he played football, Mark worked for West Midlands Police as a sergeant.
      Talking to the FA website in 2021 Jude shared: “We talk about footballing heroes, and my dad was like my first.
      “When you go and watch him play every week in non-league, you know it’s not the Premier League or anything, but seeing the way he played and the atmosphere, it made me fall in love with football so he was probably my first hero”
      Jude continued by saying: “Growing up, he’d always give me tips on what I could do and now it gets to a certain age and it sort of flips and that’s brilliant because we have that sort of relationship like father and son and then as I got older, like coach and player.”
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      Who is Jude Bellingham’s mum?
      Whilst on England duty at the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, Jude let slip that his mother Denise, who works in human resources, still makes his bed.
      He also continued by sharing: “The role my mum is playing is massive.
      “I think at the minute it is probably the biggest role of anyone, even probably more than my coaches and managers, to be honest.”
      Jude has always said that his mother Denise is the key to his success, with him calling her a “queen”.
      In 2020 when Jude signed for the German side Borussia Dortmund his mum made the move with him and joined Jude in Germany to help manage his affairs as he settled in.
      Jude has since moved from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid earlier this summer.
      His £115million arrival made him the most expensive British player of all time and he has since been in impressive form for his new club.
      He has scored 10 goals in 10 appearances across all competitions as well as providing three assists for his team-mates.
      Does Jude Bellingham have any siblings?
      Jude has a younger brother called Jobe.
      Much like his older brother, Jobe is following in his elder sibling’s footsteps and rising through the ranks in the Championship.
      Jobe completed a switch to Sunderland from Birmingham in July this year.
      He is already a regular for the Black Cats, appearing in all 11 of their matches in the Championship, scoring twice and adding an assist.
      Comparing his career to his dad’s, 17-year-old Jobe said: “If I get anywhere near that I’ll have had a great career. I’ll try my best!
      “My mum, dad, brother, grandparents — they are the reason I’m here today, because of all the sacrifices they have made.”
      Despite only being 17, Jobe played 22 times in the Championship last season.
      He has also been capped at U16, U17 and U18 level for the Three Lions.
      El Nacional reported that Real Madrid scouts were present to watch the younger Bellingham in action for England’s Under-19’s against Montenegro on October 11, 2023.
      Increasing the possibility that he will one day play alongside his older brother Jude – two Bellinghams are always better than one.
      Where did Jude Bellingham grow up?
      Bellingham grew up in Hagley, a village near Stourbridge.
      Back in the West Midlands, former neighbours, teachers and sports coaches remember him as a youngster always with his football.
      Speaking to The Independent they shared: “They used to set up the goals, put the cones down and play day and night,
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      “He was always with his brother. They were always together,” 
      Jude’s former year 2 teacher, Suzanne Shackleton agreed by saying: “He was just a really lovely lad. Really genuine. Really personable. Extremely courteous and polite” More

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      Who are Rasmus Hojlund’s twin brothers Emil and Oscar?

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      RASMUS HOJLUND is one of the most promising young stars in football – and the talent runs in the family tree.The Danish icon signed for Manchester United in the summer which cost the Red Devils a whopping £72million.
      Manchester United signed Rasmus Hojlund for £72millionCredit: Getty
      And despite United’s inconsistent form, Hojlund has impressed in front of goal which includes a Champions League double against Galatasaray.
      However, Rasmus is not the only Hojlund making noise across the industry as his twin brothers Emil and Oscar have begun to flourish.
      SunSport takes a deep dive into who they are and what team they play for.
      Who are Rasmus Hojlund’s twin brothers Emil and Oscar?
      Born on January 4, 2005, Emil and Oscar are part of the FC Copenhagen youth setups – the former club of their big brother Rasmus.
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      The pair have been progressing through the ranks since the age of 13 and have recently received contract extensions till 2024.
      They play in different positions – Emil is a striker and Oscar plays in midfield.
      Emil earned his first run out in senior football on March 10, 2022 when he came on as a late substitute in a 4-4 Conference League draw with PSV.
      While Oscar made his debut in a Superliga July contest for a 2-1 win over Lyngby.
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      Both Hojlund’s have represented Denmark on the international stage at under-17 and under-18 level.
      Will Emil and Oscar Hojlund play against their brother Rasmus?
      There is a possible scenario that all three Hojlund’s could be on the pitch at the same time when Manchester United face Copenhagen in the Champions League.
      All three Hojlunds good be on the pitch at the same timeCredit: FCK.DK
      The Red Devils host Copenhagen Tuesday, October 24 before travelling to Denmark for the reverse fixture on Wednesday, November 8.
      United are currently rock bottom of Group A having lost both of their opening games.
      Whereas Copenhagen’s away draw with Galatasaray sees them occupy third spot. More

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      F1 USA Grand Prix 2023: Start time, stream, TV channel, full schedule as Hamilton looks to bounce back from Qatar crash

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      THE Formula One drivers head to the United States for the next lap of their 2023 tour – and Lewis Hamilton is in need of a podium finish.Hamilton, 38, is currently chasing Sergio Perez’s second spot on the F1 leaderboards as he looks to better where he ended up last campaign.
      Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Qatar GPCredit: AFP
      But the British mogul’s chances of leapfrogging his Red Bull rival took a huge dent in Qatar after Hamilton crashed into Mercedes teammate George Russell.
      However, Perez wasn’t able to capitalise as the Mexican could only secure a 10th-place finish leaving his partner Max Verstappen to race off with the win.
      So with the championship wrapped up, all eyes is on second and there are still five Grand Prix to go.
      When is the F1 USA 2023 Grand Prix?

      The F1 USA Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 22.
      It is expected to get underway from 8pm BST / 3pm ET.
      Circuit of the Americas is the allocated track for this thrilling race and it can host a staggering 150,000 spectators.
      Max Verstappen pipped Lewis Hamilton to a first-place finish in the 2022 edition.

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      What TV channel is the F1 USA Grand Prix 2023 on and can it be live streamed?

      The F1 USA Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK.
      Whereas fans in the US can catch all the action LIVE on ESPN.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have lap-by-lap coverage of the whole race including podium reaction.

      FULL schedule
      Friday, October 20

      Practice One – 6:30pm BST / 1:30pm ET
      Qualifying – 10pm BST / 5pm ET

      Saturday, October 21
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      Sunday, October 22

      Race – 8pm BST / 3pm ET

      Complete F1 2023 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix this year

      Driver standings
      Here are the current F1 Driver standings:

      Max Verstappen / Red Bull Racing / 433
      Sergio Perez / Red Bull Racing / 224
      Lewis Hamilton / Mercedes / 194
      Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin / 183
      Carlos Sainz / Ferrari / 153
      Charles Leclerc / Ferrari / 145
      Lando Norris / McLaren / 136
      George Russell / Mercedes / 132
      Oscar Piastri / McLaren / 83
      Lance Stroll / Aston Martin / 47
      Pierre Gasly / Alpine / 46
      Esteban Ocon / Alpine / 44
      Alexander Albon / Williams / 23
      Valtteri Bottas / Alfa Romeo / 10
      Nico Hulkenberg / Haas / 9
      Zhou Guanyu / Alfa Romeo / 6
      Yuki Tsounda / Alphatauri / 3
      Kevin Magnussen / Haas / 3
      Liam Lawson / AlphaTauri / 2
      Logan Sargeant / Williams / 0
      Daniel Ricciardo / Alphatauri / 0
      Nyck De Vries / Alphatauri / 0  More

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      Who is Neymar’s sister Rafaella Santos?

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      RAFAELLA Santos has managed to create a successful name of her own despite her big brother’s superstar status.But who exactly is she and why is she famous? Here’s what we know.
      Neymar and Rafaella pictured with their mother Nadine Da Silva
      Who is Rafaella Santos?
      Rafaella Santos is Neymar’s younger sister, who was born on March 11, 1996.
      She legally changed her surname to Beckran once of the appropriate age.
      Brazilian tabloid Globo claims that the surname change was in honour of her childhood idol, David Beckham.
      She was raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil with her older brothers, Joclecio Amancio dos Santos and Neymar Jr.
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      Rafaella had previously been in a relationship with former Inter Milan forward Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa who was spotted early in on her modelling career but the couple decided to go their separate ways in 2018.
      The model has an incredibly close relationship with her brother which has stretched as far as them getting matching tattoos and the pair even have tattoos of each other printed on their bodies.
      Speaking about his sister, Neymar once said: “My heart is yours, my love is yours, my smile is yours, my day, my night, my longing, my best company”.
      Their bond has caused a lot of controversies and has even led people to believe that there is a “curse of Neymar’s sister’s birthday”
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      Why is she famous?
      In the last decade, Neymar’s sister’s social media influence has skyrocketed with supporters being treated to the blonde beauty showing off her outfits alongside modelling for a number of organisations.
      She made her name in modelling when she starred in a World Cup-themed advert for Beats by Dre in 2014.
      Since then, Rafaella has gone on to model for a number of clothing brands which has landed her in the limelight along with being related to Brazilian icon Neymar.
      As of October 2023, she has over 6.1 million followers on Instagram.
      You can find her account under the username @rafaella
      With some of the money Rafaella has made, she heavily invested in the charity Instituto Neymar –  a charity her older brother created in 2014 which focuses on helping disadvantaged children who live in their home town of Praia Grande, Sao Paulo.
      What is the curse of Neymar’s sister’s birthday?
      Almost every year around Rafaella’s birthday on March 11, Neymar usually ends up with an injury or suspension.
      Many believe he misses these games so he can celebrate her big day.
      It began on February 28, 2015, when Neymar picked up a yellow card against Granada that caused him to miss the game the following month against Rayo Vallecano – three days before his sister’s birthday.
      In 2016, he missed a game on March 6 due to another suspension from an accumulation of yellow cards in La Liga.
      The curse happened again the following year when Neymar suffered an injury that caused him to be out of action in early March.
      In 2018, he missed the remainder of the 2017/2018 season with a metatarsal fracture.
      The following year, the same issue happened again, although he was able to return to the pitch for PSG in April.
      Many were shocked when Neymar actually played in 2020 on his sister’s birthday, scoring a goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
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      But many pointed out that he couldn’t have celebrated with his sister back in Brazil at this point due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
      The curse returned in 2021 as he missed the match against Nantes with a muscle injury. More

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      Will the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier be replayed?

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      ON October 16, 2023, players made the decision to abandon the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier following an horrific attack.Here we take a look at if the match will be replayed or cancelled and what the FA has said in response to the situation in Brussels.
      Fans of Sweden pictured at half time as the the EURO 2024 qualifier match between Belgium and Sweden was abandonedCredit: Getty
      Will the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier match be replayed or cancelled?
      It is not yet known if the Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier match will be replayed or cancelled.
      UEFA have confirmed that further communication will be made in due course.
      After the game was abandoned, Sweden captain Victor Lindelof said: “Belgium are already qualified and we don’t have the opportunity to get to the European Championship, so I see no reason to [replay the game].”
      What happened to stop the Belgium vs Sweden match?
      The Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time on October 16, 2023.
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      The decision to abandon the match was made after two men, both wearing Sweden shirts, were shot dead in the street, moments before their teams qualifier game.
      A third victim was also rushed to hospital.
      Sweden players made the decision during the break to not resume the game, with the score 1-1 at half-time.
      This was also agreed to by their Belgian counterparts.
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      A statement from Belgium said: “Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended. Our thoughts are with all those affected.”
      Sweden boss Janne Andersson added: “When I came down for the break, I got this information. Immediately, I felt that it was completely unreal. What kind of world do we live in today?
      “I came into the locker room and when the team started talking we agreed 100 percent that we didn’t want to play on out of respect for the victims and their families.”
      On October 17, 2023, it was reported that police shot dead a suspected extremist accused of killing the two men near the football stadium in Brussels.
      Feared ISIS fanatic Abdesalem L, 45, went on the run for hours following Monday night’s horror rampage before police tracked him down in a café and gunned him down.
      Will the Brussels terror attacks impact more Euro 2024 qualifiers?
      At the time of writing, is yet to be confirmed if anymore Euro 2024 qualifier games will be impacted and/or suspended.
      Since the horrific attack, security services and ministers have gathered at a Crisis Center amid fears of a terror motive.
      The terror threat level for the Brussels Capital Region has been moved to level four – with officials telling locals to “avoid unnecessary movements”.
      The threat level indicates the likelihood of a terrorist attack.
      Regions are placed under level four “when the threat is serious and very imminent”.
      What has the FA said about the situation in Brussels?
      Following the decision to abandon the game, the Swedish FA took to social media to share their condolences amid the horror that unfolded in Brussels.
      A post by the Swedish FA read: “Our thoughts go out to all the relatives of those affected in Brussels.”
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      UEFA also provided a statement following the incident which said: “Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned.
      “Further communication will be made in due course.” More