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      What is Achraf Hakimi’s net worth?

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      ACHRAF Hakimi is widely recognized as one of the best and most talented full backs in world football.Here, we look at his football career, and what we know about other parts of his life.
      Achraf Hakimi has won league titles in Italy and France, and reached a World Cup semi final with Morocco
      Who is Achraf Hakimi?
      Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a right-back.
      He began his professional career at Real Madrid, after joining the academy in 2006 aged eight.
      Hakimi found opportunities at the club hard to come by, and he was loaned to Borussia Dortmund in 2018.
      He enjoyed a successful two seasons with Dortmund, helping the team the 2019 DFL-Supercup with a 2-0 win against Bayern Munich.
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      Hakimi signed for Inter Milan on a permanent transfer in 2020, and cemented his claim as one of the world’s top full-backs, helping Inter win the 2021 Serie A title.
      It was the first time since Inter had won the league title since the 2009/10 season, and the first time since 2010/11 that the Scudetto had not been won by Juventus.
      He signed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, winning the Ligue 1 title at the end of the 2021/22 season.
      Hakimi is a Moroccan international and helped the side along their way to reaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final.
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      He scored the winning penalty in their Round of 16 victory against Spain, and played in their quarter-final victory against Portugal, as Morocco became the first African side to reach the last four of the tournament.
      What is Achraf Hakimi’s net worth?
      Hakimi is reportedly worth over £19million, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca.
      Hakimi is on around £170,000 a week, making him one of the world’s highest-paid defenders.
      He earns just over £8million pounds a year from his contract with the French club.
      This does not include commercial deals that Hakimi has.
      Who are Achraf Hakimi’s parents?
      Hakimi’s parents are Saida Mouh and Hassan Hakimi.
      Saida was seen during the World Cup supporting her son, with a picture of her kissing her son on the cheek widely circulated around the world following their quarter-final victory over Portugal.
      Hassan was also seen cheering his son on during the tournament from a fan park. More

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      What happened to ex-Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam and where is he now?

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      CHARLIE Adam is a former Scottish international who played for three different clubs in the Premier League.Here, we look at Adam’s career, and what he has been up to since he retired.
      Charlie Adam played for Blackpool, Liverpool and Stoke during his time in the Premier League
      Who is Charlie Adam?
      Charlie Adam is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
      Adam started his career at Rangers, before moving to Blackpool in February 2009 on loan.
      The move was made permanent ahead of the 2009/10 season, with Adam playing a major role in the Tangerines getting promoted to the Premier League for the first time, scoring in the Championship playoff final in a 3-2 win against Cardiff.
      Under the guidance of Ian Holloway, Blackpool exceeded expectations at the start of the season, which included a famous 2-1 win against Liverpool at Anfield, with Adam scoring a penalty in the game.
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      However, despite some inspired performances from midfield, which saw him score 12 league goals, Blackpool was relegated.
      Due to his impressive first season in the English top flight, he was signed by Liverpool ahead of the 2011/12 season for just under £7million.
      He won the league cup and helped the Reds reach the FA Cup final, but left for Stoke at the end of the season in order to play more games.
      Adam’s time in a Stoke shirt is best remembered for his outrageous goal from his own half against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the 2014/15 season.
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      He saw Thibaut Courtois off his line and unleashed an astonishing effort which left the Belgian goalkeeper in no-mans land.
      Adam made 26 appearances for Scotland between 2007 and 2015.
      What happened to ex-Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam?
      Adam left Stoke in 2019, signing for Championship side Reading on a free transfer.
      He spent only one season with the Royals, as he was released at the end of the 2019/20 season.
      Adam then joined Dundee, the team he supported as a child, in 2020.
      He retired at the end of the 2021/22 season at the age of 36.
      Where is Charlie Adam now?
      Adam was named Burnley’s loans manager in October 2022.
      He also took on a role as a professional development phase coach with the clubs under 21 side.
      Adam has stated since his retirement that he would be interested in a career in football management in the future. More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Red Devils look to bounce back from midweek meltdown against Tricky Trees – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest on Sunday – and they’ll be determined to put their midweek drama behind them.The Red Devils were in pole position for a Europa League semi-final spot courtesy of Marcel Sabitzer’s quick-fire double against Sevilla.
      Manchester United capitulated late on against SevillaCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Until two moments of madness late on saw United throw away a two-goal lead, arguably swinging the tie in Sevilla’s favour.
      However, Erik ten Hag will believe his side can make that abysmal display a distant memory against a team who they have got the better of on three occasions this season.
      But the United gaffer has a injury dilemma on his hands with key players likely to be missing for this match.
      When is Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd?

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

      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 4pm UK time on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of NOW TV can also stream the entire action live.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the game including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Steve Cooper’s side have been struck with a number of injuries with Cheikhou Kouyate (hamstring) and Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) the two latest members to join the lengthy list.
      Omar Richards (calf), Renan Lodi (knock), Giulian Biancoma (knee), Gustavo Scarpa (knee), Ryan Yates (shoulder) and Serge Aurier (knock) are all expected to be out.
      And they’ll be joined by Chris Wood, Willy Boly and Dean Henderson who have thigh injuries.
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      However, Erik ten Hag has some major squad issues himself as Marcus Rashford (groin), Donny van de Beek (knee), Luke Shaw (thigh), Tom Heaton (ankle) and Alejandro Garnacho (ankle) are expected to sit this one out.
      But to make matters worse, the United boss lost his centre-back pairing Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in the Sevilla – Martinez is out for the rest of the season with a fractured metatarsal in his foot.
      Lisandro Martinez is reportedly out for the seasonCredit: Getty
      What is the odds?

      Forest to win 4/1
      Draw 14/5
      Man Utd to win 4/6

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      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka boxing: UK start time, live stream, TV channel info for huge Kingpyn fight in London

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      BOXING lovers are in for a treat as Elle Brooke and Ola Danielka will square off in the High Stakes Kingpyn tournament – but fans have claimed that the battle is unfair.Brooke, 25, is 2-0 having humiliated both Love Island’s AJ Bunker and TikTok star Faith Ordway.
      It took Elle Brooke less than one round to beat Faith OrdwayCredit: Getty
      Ola Danielka is nine inches taller than Elle Brooke
      And the social media star is eager to make it three consecutive wins after revealing that she has been training with IBF Bantamweight champion Ebanie Bridges.
      However, supporters have realised that Danielka has a huge height advantage on Brooke.
      But the Polish star has never stepped foot in the ring which makes for an interesting battle.
      The fight was thrown into major doubt when Kingpyn promoters had their license suspended by PBA, but ISKA sanctioning body have allowed for this huge contest to go ahead.
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      When is Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka?
      Elle Brooke’s mouth-watering fight against Ola Danielka will take place on Saturday, April 22.
      This huge fight is expected to get underway from roughly 8pm UK time (3pm ET)
      OVO Arena Wembley in London is the allocated venue for this encounter and it can host approximately 12,500 supporters.
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      Brooke stopped her last opponent Faith Ordway in the first round on the Misfits 004 series in January.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on PPV at Kingpyn.tv.
      Prices are yet to be confirmed but the event last summer cost fans approximately £6.99 ($8.99).
      And subscription members have the option to watch the entire action through the app via Google Play or the App store.
      What is the High Stakes tournament?
      The High Stakes tournament has been labelled as the biggest influencer boxing event which will see eight male and eight female fighters go at it over three events.
      High Stakes kicks off in London on Saturday, April 22 before making its way to Dublin on June 3 and then concluding back in London on August 5.
      What is the FULL card?
      AnEsonGib will feature on the card and American artist Blueface is set to put on his gloves too.
      Men’s match-up

      AnEsonGib vs McBroom
      My Mate Nate vs Kenny
      Jarvis vs Zanetti
      Whindersson vs Filipek

      Women’s match-up

      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka
      6ar6ie6 vs Whitney
      Daniella vs Jully Poca
      Emily Brooke vs Amber O’Don

      Wildcard fight

      Ed Matthews vs Blueface

      What has been said?
      Social media star Elle Brooke is well aware of Danielka’s height advantage but she revealed that she likes a challenge.
      Brooke said: “I like the challenge. You’re beautiful, but I wouldn’t mind smashing your face in. I’m 5’1”, I’m always gonna be the shorter woman.
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      “But I’ve always been prepping to spar someone taller. She’s a lot slimmer build so hopefully she’s a lot less stronger and you can just bully her in the ring.
      “It’s gonna be a challenge. I’m here to set out that I am the best pound-for-pound female influencer boxer and that’s exactly what I’m gonna do.” More

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      Who is Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia and why was he sacked?

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      RUDI Garcia has been sacked as manager of Al-Nassr after a string of poor results sealed his fate.After falling out with players and club officials it led to the owners taking action and relieving the Frenchman of his duties.
      Rudi Garcia has managed a number of big clubs throughout his career
      Who is Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia?
      Rudi Garcia is a French football manager who took over as boss of Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr from Miguel Angel Russo in June 2022
      Garcia had formerly managed a number of teams around Europe, including giants Marseille, Lyon and Roma.
      His most notable achievement in football came when he won the 2010/11 Ligue 1 title with Lille.
      He also won the Coupe De France, with players such as Eden Hazard, Yohan Cabaye and Gervinho at his disposal.
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      Garcia led Marseille to the 2018 UEFA Europa League final, their first European final since 2004, however, they lost 3-0 to Atletico Madrid in the showpiece.
      Garcia then led Lyon to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2020, beating Manchester City on the way.
      Why was Rudi Garcia sacked?
      Garcia was sacked on April 12, 2023, after poor results saw Al-Nassr drop off the pace of the leaders.
      A club statement read: “Al Nassr can announce that Head Coach Rudi Garcia has left the Club by mutual agreement.
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      “The board and everyone at Al Nassr would like to thank Rudi and his staff for their dedicated work during the past eight months.”
      Reports claimed that he had a poor relationship with the players, and the owners were not satisfied with the progress made during the season.
      The team drew 0-0 with Al Feiha on Sunday, April 9, 2023, to fall further behind in the Saudi Pro League title race.
      He told the Saudi Arabian press after the game: “The result is definitely bad and we are not happy.
      “I don’t feel satisfied with the players’ performance. I asked them to play at the same level as the last game (in a 5-0 victory against Al-Adalah on April 4, 2023), but this didn’t happen.
      “There are seven games left, we will try to recover, and we realise that it’s not easy after we lost two points, but everything is possible.”
      Club owners decided enough was enough and it was time to part ways with their manager.
      Dinko Jelicic was immediately named as his replacement.
      What has Ronaldo said about Rudi Garcia?
      Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly was at the centre of a dressing room row with Garcia, after being unhappy with his tactical approach in the 0-0 draw.
      The reports claim that Ronaldo doesn’t believe that Garcia is getting the most out of the team.
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      Ronaldo was visibly furious following the game, arguing with opposition players and throwing his arms around.
      He then removed his captain’s armband and walked down the tunnel without shaking hands with any opposition players. More

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      What happened to Vincent Kompany and where is he now?

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      VINCENT Kompany is regarded as one of Manchester City’s greatest ever players, leading the club to some of their greatest successes.Here, we look at his career, and what he is doing now.
      Vincent Kompany has achieved great success as a player and as a manager
      What clubs did Vincent Kompany play for?
      Vincent Kompany is best known for his 11 years at Manchester City between 2008 and 2019.
      He previously had spells with Anderlecht and German side Hamburg.
      Kompany signed for the club in August 2008, just before the club were purchased by Sheikh Mansour.
      In his early games at City, Kompany played in defensive midfield, but it was when he moved back into defence that he really excelled.
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      He was named Premier League player of the season in 2010/11, as he helped Manchester City qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history.
      City also won the FA Cup this season, their first trophy for 35 years with a 1-0 win against Stoke at Wembley.
      Kompany was named City captain ahead of the 2011/12 season ,which proved to be an outstanding one for the club.
      He helped the side to their first league title in 44 years after a 3-2 win against QPR on the final day of the season.
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      An iconic goal from Sergio Aguero saw the Citizens win the league on goal difference, the first time this happened in Premier League football.
      Kompany chipped in with important goals during the season, including a crucial header against Manchester United in April 2012, in a game City won 1-0.
      City repeated this success in 2013/14, beating Liverpool to the post by two points.
      On the last day of the season against West Ham, Kompany scored the second goal in a 2-0 win and lifted the trophy at the end of the match.
      They also beat Sunderland to win the 2014 league cup final.
      The arrival of Pep Guardiola signalled a new era for Manchester City, with the club winning the Premier League in 2018 with 100 points, the first team ever to achieve this feat.
      He scored the second goal in a 3-0 win against Arsenal in the 2018 league cup final, once again showing that he was an asset at both ends of the pitch.
      Kompany’s last season at the club brought perhaps his most iconic moment.
      Drawing 0-0 against Leicester in May 2019, and needing a win to stay top of the league, Kompany unleashed a ferocious shot from outside the box that nestled in the top corner.
      Man City won the game 1-0, and sealed their second consecutive Premier League title, finishing one point ahead of Liverpool.
      They became the first team to complete the domestic treble in England, winning the League cup on penalties against Chelsea and the FA Cup against Watford, winning 6-0 in a record score line for the competitions’ final.
      Kompany left at the end of that season following the expiry of his contract.
      He made a total of 360 appearances for Man City, scoring 20 goals and winning 10 major honours.
      He enjoyed success on the international stage as well, winning 89 caps for Belgium and captaining them to a third place finish at the 2018 World Cup.
      What happened to Vincent Kompany?
      After leaving Manchester City, Kompany joined Belgian side Anderlecht in a player-coach role.
      Kompany spent three years at Anderlect, retiring from playing in 2020 to focus solely on management.
      He left Anderlecht in 2022, and was appointed manager of Burnley soon after.
      Where is Vincent Kompany now?
      Kompany made an immediate impact in his time as Burnley manager, helping the club return to the Premier League after they were relegated in 2022.
      As well as this, he implemented an attractive attacking style of football that was not usually associated with the Clarets.
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      Due to the impressive nature of his instant success, Kompany is on the radar of a number of clubs.
      Kompany was inducted into the Premier League hall of fame in 2022. More

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      Why are Man Utd wearing black shorts against Sevilla?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Sevilla in a mouth-watering Europa League quarter-final – but the home fans have noticed something different about their team.The Red Devils annihilated Real Betis in the previous round 5-1 on aggregate.
      Manchester United host Sevilla in the Europa LeagueCredit: Reuters
      And they’ll be hoping for the same result tonight against another Spanish opposition.
      But the Red Devils will have to do it in different colour shorts than what they are used to wearing.
      Why are Man Utd wearing black shorts?
      Manchester United are wearing black shorts so that they wouldn’t clash with Sevilla’s white strip.
      The Red Devils usually play in white shorts but have been forced to change as it would clash with all of Sevilla’s other kits.
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      United wear black shorts when they play against a team with light or pale shorts.
      Who else have Man Utd wore black shorts against?
      The Red Devils often wear black shorts when they play against bitter rivals Manchester City at the Etihad.
      But it wasn’t a pair of shorts to remember as United got thrashed by City 6-3.
      Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored a hattrick each in what was a torrid match for Man United.
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      What happened to Man City legend David Silva and where is he now?

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      DAVID Silva lit up the Premier League with Manchester City, winning four titles in his 10 years with the club.Here, we take a closer look at his career and what he achieved.
      David Silva was a key player for Manchester City during his 10 years at the club
      Who is David Silva?
      David Silva is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
      Born on January 8, 1986, he is best known for his 10 year stay at Manchester City between 2010 and 2020, where he helped the club to four Premier League titles.
      Silva started his professional career at Valencia, establishing himself as a key player in the side that won the 2008 Copa Del Rey.
      At City, Silva didn’t take long to make a name for himself with his passing range and technical ability.
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      Silva scored his first Premier League goal for the club in a 3-2 away win against Blackpool, finishing off a fine solo run with an exquisite finish into the bottom corner.
      The ace continued to catch the eye with great performances as City won the 2011 FA Cup and qualified for the Champions League, and the following season things got even better.
      The 2011/12 season saw City win their first league title for 44 years, with Silva an integral part of the team.
      He starred in City’s historic 6-1 win at Old Trafford, scoring and assisting in the hammering of rivals Manchester United.
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      Silva was named in the PFA Team of The Year for his outstanding performances.
      He continued to show his crucial presence in the team with another Premier League title win in 2013/14.
      By the time Pep Guardiola arrived in 2016, Silva was a seasoned winner with the club, and the former Barcelona manager’s arrival helped him add to his collection.
      With a freshly shaven head, Silva shone in midfield alongside Kevin De Bruyne in the 2017/18 season.
      He scored big goals away at Old Trafford and in the League Cup final against Arsenal, in a season which saw City win two trophies and accumulate 100 points, the most in Premier League history.
      Silva continued this fine form in the 2018/19 season, finishing with 10 goals and 14 assists from all competitions as City won the league, the FA Cup and the League Cup, becoming the first English side to win the domestic treble.
      Silva’s last season at the club was disappointing, as they lost out on the league title to Liverpool, and were not able to retain the FA Cup.
      They were however able to win the League Cup again, the fifth time Silva won this trophy at City, with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa at Wembley.
      Silva made 125 appearances for Spain, scoring on 35 occasions.
      He helped them to win two European Championships in 2008 and 2012 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010.
      What happened to David Silva?
      Silva left City at the end of the 2019/20 season, and joined Real Sociedad on a free transfer.
      He made his debut in August 2020 against Real Madrid, and won his first trophy with the club in 2021, the Copa Del Rey against Athletic Bilbao that had been rescheduled from 2020.
      Silva didn’t play a single game in the run-up to the final, as he was still at Manchester City when those matches should have been played played.
      The 2020 Copa De Rey was rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic that ravaged football schedules.
      Where is David Silva now?
      Silva remains at Real Sociedad, where he is still a key player.
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      He celebrated his 900th game in professional football with the club in March 2023, helping Sociedad to a 2-0 win against Elche.
      In 2021, a statue of Silva was commissioned outside the Etihad alongside former teammates Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany. More