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      F1 star Lewis Hamilton’s vegan burger chain hits staggering valuation after Thibaut Courtois investment

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      FORMULA ONE legend Lewis Hamilton has seen the valuation of his vegan burger chain rocket after an investment from Thibaut Courtois. Hamilton in 2019 launched his own meat-free restaurant called Neat Burger and he now has eight locations in London.
      Lewis Hamilton has seen the valuation of his vegan burger chain rocketCredit: Getty
      Thibault Courtois at the Monaco GPCredit: Getty
      And following their first move into America, the Financial Times say Neat Burger is now valued in excess of $100million (£80m).
      The latest round of financing raised an additional $18 (£14.5m) and Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois was among those to invest.
      Hamilton, 38, went vegan in 2017 and at the time he claimed his fitness levels improved as a result of the diet change.
      The racer – who is also part of the ownership group of the NFL franchise the Denver broncos – is currently fourth in the F1 standings.
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      Reigning champion Max Verstappen has already raced to an early lead after just six races gone.
      But Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has thrown his support to Hamilton, who is chasing a record-breaking eighth world title win.
      Wolff told F1 ‘s website: “It’s so difficult because we were in the mix with Aston Martin and with Ferrari I would say.
      “But we really need to be careful, we need to go to Barcelona and collect more data.
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      “It’s a new baseline. I don’t expect us to be clearing Aston Martin and Ferrari [there].
      “It is more about understanding what does this car do now, how to set it up and we are really good at grinding away.
      “Even with the old package which wasn’t that great, or was terrible at the start of the season, we managed to win a race in Interlagos [in 2022] in a dominant way. So we’re going to get there.”
      Lewis Hamilton in 2019 launched his own meat-free restaurant called Neat BurgerCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Messi’s new Salt Bae-style restaurant as diners slam eye-watering prices with £40 pasta & £30 chocolate football

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      LIONEL Messi’s new Salt Bae-style restaurant has been slammed by diners over its eye-watering prices.Footy supporters have blasted him for charging £18.30 for a plate of macaroni.
      Lionel Messi, seen here during his recent Saudi visit, has opened a Salt bae-style restaurantCredit: Instagram
      Salt Bae poses with beaming Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba at his Dubai restaurant in 2018Credit: Instagram
      Spanish influencer Monica Moran tucks into the Ballon d’Or chocolate dessert which costs £30.90Credit: Jam Press Vid/@monismurf
      Monica’s TikTok video of the restaurant went viral, picking up 13.8m viewsCredit: Jam Press Vid/@monismurf
      Messi’s new restaurant is in the five-star MiM Hotel in AndorraCredit: Jam Press Vid/@monismurf
      The Argentine World Cup hero’s ravioli is £39.20 albeit it is filled with lobster.
      The 35-year-old PSG ace also sells a £30.90 Ballon d’Or chocolate dessert.
      Fans said they’d only pay for it if the former Barcelona great was serving it up.
      Spanish influencer, Monica Moran visited his Hincha – which translates as a supporter – restaurant in the five-star MiM Hotel, in the tiny principality of Andorra.
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      Monica shared a clip of her trip with her 9.4million TikTok followers.
      The video went viral with 13.8m views.
      Monica said: “We ordered a pizza to share and it was really good.
      “They came to show us the meat they were going to make us, and the truth is that it was 10 out of 10, incredible.”
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      To finish, the group decided to order the football shaded pud in honour of his record seven best football in the world titles.
      Monica described the sweet treat as “a very strange mixture”.
      She added: “Although it was very pretty, inside it was just cream, peanuts, popcorn, and marshmallow.”
      But fans were left bemused by the prices.
      One said: “The macaroni is £18 (€21)… Is Messi coming to prepare it? Hahaha.”
      Samir remarked: “If Messi doesn’t bring my food to the table and sit down with me to eat.
      “I don’t want anything.”
      Alejo wrote: “I’m going to sell my grandmother’s house, but I’m going, I’m going.”
      Another fan joked that it would cost “two kidneys, eight lungs and two hearts.”
      Unearthed footage of Messi visiting Salt Bae’s Dubai restaurant emerged following the outlandish Turkish chef’s World Cup final stunt last year.
      The celebrity chef was slammed for pestering Argentina’s talisman for a selfie on the pitch in an embarrassing display following the nailbiting shootout in the tournament.
      The Turkish cook and Instagram star – real name Nusret Gökçe – was filmed grabbing Messi by the shoulder at least twice.
      Messi tried to shrug him off before finally agreeing to pose for a picture.
      However it was not the first time they had met.
      Video shows Messi eating at Gökçe’s Dubai steakhouse with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and a pal in November 2018.
      Barcelona forward Messi gives the chef a hug and shakes his hand as his table gets the full VIP treatment.
      After theatrically slicing their steak, Salt Bae invites Messi to sprinkle salt over it.
      Then other diners cheer and clap as the chef feeds a slice of meat into Messi’s mouth using the tip of his knife.
      He also grinned while posing for a picture with Gökçe and former Man Utd midfielder Paul Pogba, who dined there the same night.
      At the time the two stars were on a break from international duty.
      Another video showed them deep in conversation – sparking transfer speculation as Pogba urged Messi: “We have to play together”.
      Salt Bae’s restaurants are known for their exceptionally high prices, particularly their steaks.
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      Guests will fork out an astonishing £1,350 for a Golden Giant Striploin and £1,450 for a Golden Giant Tomahawk at his Knightsbridge eaterie.
      A Golden Burger sells for £100 each.
      Messi previously imitated the chef’s famous salt sprinkling gimmick in DubaiCredit: Instagram
      Argentina captain Messi eventually relented and posed for a selfie at the World Cup finalCredit: instagram More

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      I quit my banking job to start my own business – it’s so successful even Premier League legend Raheem Sterling loves it

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      A WOMAN quit her high-flying banking job to start her own business – and it’s so successful even Raheem Sterling loves it.Mariam Jimoh went from working in the banking industry to starting up a digital supermarket focussing on African and Caribbean foods.
      Mariam Jimoh started a digital supermarket that Raheem Sterling has invested in
      The Premier League legend has invested in Mariam’s brand, OjaCredit: Oja
      The successful entrepreneur, from a Nigerian household, recalled not always being able to find traditional Nigerian food such as yams, plantain and okra in her local grocery shops.
      Mariam had to visit her parent’s home or source out Afro-Caribbean markets if she wanted a taste of home.
      This is what sparked her to leave her established role in the corporate world in 2018 to make the food she loved at home easier to access for herself and others.
      The business woman told MyLondon: “The only time I could really get groceries was by ordering online or in advance but there was just a group of products that I didn’t have access to: my oxtail, plantain, and okra – it just made me think about why it is so hard to find these.”
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      The woman had reached out to several people asking where she could find the food items online but no one had any answers for her.
      This is when Mariam started her brand Oja – meaning “market” in Yoruba, a nod to her Nigerian roots.
      It is the UK’s first digital supermarket that focusses on African and Caribbean foods.
      Mariam believes that locating these very specific items in the physical market can be extremely difficult – as world food isles are not as varied as they could and should be.
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      She said she “wanted to streamline that process and find a way to deliver products to you when you need them fast”.
      Mariam recalls having waves of positive responses from customers when she launched Oja in 2020 – and even said the website crashed due to the amount of people trying to use it.
      Oja has since expanded beyond a single London postcode and now covers the entirety of Greater London.
      The service now also caters for cultures ranging from Nigeria to Somalia to North and East Africa as well as the Caribbean.
      Oja now offers a Halal range and beauty and haircare products too.
      Premier League legend Raheem Sterling also invested in the business.
      Sterling said: “There is such a natural connection with Oja for me. I can get my favourite home comforts, like Biggas and plantain chips, and having access to these products at short notice is amazing!”
      Marian recalled meeting Sterling for the first time and bonding over meals that their mums cooked them as well as the connection with classic foods from home.
      Sterling has invested in Oja alongside LocalGlobe- showcasing their strong beliefs in the brand and what it stands for.
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      It comes after a woman set up her own business after taking a £12 Wowcher course and now runs a successful brand.
      And Rachel Laryea revealed how she made an extra £119,000 after turning her childhood passion into a thriving side hustle.
      Oja is the UK’s first digital supermarket that focusses on African and Caribbean foodsCredit: Oja More

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      Man City slammed for tiny portion of £10 scampi as fans say ‘they had to pay for Haaland somehow’

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      FANS have slammed Manchester City for the price of a tiny portion of scampi and chips.The grub has been priced at £10, with many suggesting that it is the Citizens’ way of being able to afford Erling Haaland.
      Man City are charging £10 for this portion of scampi and chipsCredit: https://twitter.com/FootyScran/status/1651621901490429969?s=20
      Some fans argued the price is set so the club can pay for Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      The meal consists of a few bits of scampi, some chips, and a small pot of mushy peas.
      One match-goer pictured it ahead of Man City’s win over Arsenal in the Premier League earlier this week.
      Many fans suggest that while the food looks good, the price is a bit fishy.
      However, some have voiced their theories about the high price.
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      One fan said: “£10 is pretty standard for fish n chips these days but poor on portion sizing.”
      A second joked: “Making a judgement call on how much is there, based on an assessment of the size of the chips.
      “Scran, but not at that price. Has Pep Guardiola’s influence resulted in them selling tapas-sized portions?”
      A third wrote: “Ten whole pounds for that???? Well, I suppose they have to cover Haaland’s wages somehow.”
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      A fourth said: “Erling Scranland right there.”
      While a fifth added: “That small a portion for £10, no way, not even their liquid football could save that monstrosity.”
      The Norwegian striker earns a weekly wage of £375k at the Etihad and is the joint-highest earner at the club alongside Kevin De Bruyne.
      Despite the high wages, Haaland has proved value for money with his form this season.
      The former Borussia Dortmund star has netted 49 goals in 43 appearances in all competitions this season.
      This includes 33 in 29 Premier League games alone, just one shy of Andy Cole’s record of 34 for a whole season. More

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      Fan raves about £1.50 mushy peas sandwich served at football ground – but supporters are seriously divided

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      A FOOTBALL fan has sent the internet into meltdown after posting a photo of a mushy peas sandwich. The fan, known as the Oldham Groundhopper, took a visit down to Marske United.
      The mushy peas sandwich caused a stir onlineCredit: The Oldham Groundhopper/Facebook
      And during their visit to the North Yorkshire club, the fan surprised everyone with a post of mushy peas in a sandwich.
      The fan wrote on Facebook: “Mushy peas and a bit of bread at Marske United! £1.50. I’ll allow this one to be slated 🤣 😂.”
      They later joked: “Other food was available.”
      And the meal was far from a forgone conclusion on whether it was a trick or a treat.
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      One fan commented: “Oh. My. God. I’d pay [£]1.50 not to have to look at this.”
      A second typed: “Yeah, I’ve produced that on a pavement at 1am…”
      “Mushy peas are food of the Gods and a meal in themselves. Cracking food and great value. There is a stall on Norwich Market that just sells mushy peas and it does a roaring trade,” countered a third.
      A fourth declared: “Can’t beat a mushy pea buttie with some mint sauce or vinegar on.”
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      Following the viral post, TeesideLive got in contact with the Northern Premier League Premier Division side to enquire about the menu at Mount Pleasant Avenue.
      In response, Marske United club secretary Mark Hathaway said: “We have a fairly extensive menu to be honest! We have steak pies, mince pies, sausage rolls, hot pork buns and hot beef buns.
      “We also have things like chocolate bars and crisps.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton hints at career change as he starts new business venture away from F1 in New York

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      LEWIS HAMILTON appears to have a ready-made career lined up for when he leaves Formula One.The Brit has been lacking in success on track in recent times, but Hamilton is seeing his outside business ventures boom.
      Lewis Hamilton could be looking to move away from racing with a new career in fast-foodCredit: Rex
      One of those ventures is his restaurant chain, which is about to celebrate the opening of a new burger joint in NYC.
      The new eatery is named ‘Neat in Nolita’, and is part of the ‘Neat’ brand, of which the seven-time wold champion is an investor.
      The fast-food chain focusses on plant-based diets, and the latest restaurant in the franchise opens its doors in Manhattan on Monday.
      Hamilton has been a huge advocate for veganism since 2017, and the Neat chain fully shares his principles.
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      One of its marketing slogans is ‘0% Cow, 100% wow’.
      The 38-year-old has often talked about how he feels fitter and stronger after ditching meat for vegetables.
      Hollywood star and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is also a backer of the fast-food chain, which made the location in Nolita permanent after a six-month presence in Urbanspace on Park Avenue.
      Hamilton teased the grand opening of the eatery on his Instagram stories earlier this week.
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      He had said about the chain previously: “We created Neat Burger to make plant-based eating more accessible to everyone, whether you eat plant-based all the time of just want to add it to your diet every now and again.
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      “The response to Neat Burger since we opened has been incredible.
      “I’m really proud of the boundaries we have been able to push in this space and the plans for expansion are really exciting.”
      Hamilton already has other business ventures to keep himself occupied away from racing, with the F1 icon also part of the ownership group of the NFL franchise the Denver broncos.
      The Neat chain is in partnership with plant-based food company Beyond MeatCredit: Getty
      Hamilton is often seen in New York when he isn’t racingCredit: Getty More

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      Tommy Fury reveals he has put on THREE STONE since Jake Paul win as Love Island star swaps diets with Eddie Hall

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      TOMMY FURY revealed he has put on THREE STONE in weight since beating Jake Paul – aided by swapping diets with Eddie Hall. The boxing and Love Island star linked up with former world’s strongest man Hall for a YouTube video.
      Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall swapped diets for the day
      Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall spent the day training together too
      Tommy weighed in at just over 13 stone for his fight with Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      Throughout the day, the pair swapped diets starting with a cooked breakfast consisting of over 2,000 calories each.
      Hall ordered Fury a fry up, with an additional sausage, hash brown, mushrooms, fried bread and coffee.
      Impressively, the 9-0 boxer cleaned his plate and joked about reaping the rewards since beating rival Paul in February.
      He said: “I have put on three stone in four weeks.”
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      Fury, 23, weighed in at 13st 1lb before beating Paul, 26, by split-decision, meaning he is now over 16 STONE having not trained since the win.
      But after his hearty breakfast, he picked up the gloves again for a boxing session with Hall before working up an appetite for lunch.
      Hall – who lost his boxing debut to strongman rival Hafthor Bjornsson – served Fury a 400g steak, with 400g of rice and 200g worth of veg.
      For dessert, the brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson enjoyed half a family cheesecake, taking his calorie intake to 5,700.
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      Hall, 35, then gave Fury a ride in his TANK stopping off for a Fredo chocolate bar and McDonald’s milkshake.
      It fuelled the two up for a gym session, working on their chest and triceps, with Fury made to drink a protein shake.
      To recover from their double training session, Hall welcomed Fury to his home spa, including a sauna and ice bath.
      Their day ended with a sit-down dinner, where the calories continued to rise.
      Hall ordered Fury a ginger beer with TWO starters, calamari and beef meatballs.
      And his main consisted of two steaks with peppercorn sauce, a side of fries and seasonal veg.
      Tommy Fury has a steak, rice and broccoli lunch
      The two were left bloated after lunch
      Tommy Fury takes a ride in Eddie Hall’s tank
      Again Fury finished his plate and had a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream – meaning he ended the day having consumed over 9,000 calories.
      The average male is advised to have 2,500 calories a day – meaning Fury had almost FOUR TIMES that amount.
      His next fight is not yet been determined amid rumours of a rematch with Paul but fans loved his collab with Hall.
      One said: What a fantastic watch. Brilliant chemistry, great lads, more to come.”

      Another added: “We need more of these, that was epic.”
      One agreed: “Tommy you and Eddie need to do more together brilliant video this loved it.”
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      I’m a Chelsea ace and eat gummy bears and Skittles at half-time, I tried to be more ‘professional’ but I’m a sugar freak

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      SELF-CONFESSED “sugar freak” Kai Havertz claims scoffing gummy bears and Skittles at half-time has transformed his form.The attacker revealed that Chelsea’s nutritionist REVERSED a sugar ban imposed by his own eating expert.
      Kai Havertz says eating sugary treats again and home-cooking from partner Sophia Weber makes him feel like his old self again
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      The Germany star believes he felt worse after initially trying to become “more professional” and following the instructions of a personal nutritionist.
      Now he believes he’s his old self – after his club’s dietary specialist advisor said the 23-year-old NEEDS the sugar.
      Ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash at home to Liverpool, Havertz told German outlet EHRENPFLAUME: “Last summer I completely changed my diet and had a nutritionist. 
      “I just wanted to become a bit more professional and everything like that.
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      “I did that for half a year actually and we had a cook in London at the beginning, who came every day and cooked for us.
      “And I have to say, I did not feel good at all. This has had the complete opposite effect on me.”
      Havertz said he drank coke after games and “I need sweets and stuff because that gives me strength and energy”.
      The advice from his nutritionist, however, was to “stop completely with it”.
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      And the former Bayer Leverkusen ace claims that change backfired.
      He said: “I stopped completely and that had the opposite effect on me.
      “Then we got a nutritionist at Chelsea and he completely went the other policy and said, ‘Kai, you need the Fanta, you need the coke, drink one a day’.
      “At half-time I get gummy bears, skittles or something.
      “He has completely followed the opposite policy and… I was full of energy again.
      “That’s why now the tide has turned a bit.”
      But Havertz reckons there’s another reason too.
      He said: “Now (girlfriend) Sophia (Weber) is the cook and actually cooks almost every day now.”
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      Frontman Havertz believes he’s rediscovering some of his old form as he has his strength and energy backCredit: Alamy More