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Cristiano Ronaldo’s amazing fleet of cars worth £17m, including new £200,000 Aston Martin he drives to Carrington
by Philippa Kaur 15 March 2022, 10:00
CRISTIANO RONALDO certainly knows how to treat himself.The Manchester United star has just added a £200,000 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera to his staggering car collection after his hat-trick heroics against Spurs.
Ronaldo drove his Aston Martin into Carrington after his brilliant Spurs hat-trickCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
The Portuguese star rewarded himself after his match-winning effortsCredit: Zenpix
Cristiano Ronaldo drives his Bentley Flying Spur to training with Manchester United
Ronaldo is also believed to be one of 10 people lucky enough to buy the incredible Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £8.5m
The amazing Bugatti is truly a one of a kind motorCredit: Bugatti
Ronaldo has reportedly spent £1.4m on an amazing Ferrari MonzaCredit: Alamy
It joins a limited edition £8.5million Bugatti Centodieci – of which only ten have been made, he added to his incredible fleet last year.
Ronaldo, 37, took his new motor for a spin as he arrived to training at United’s The AON Carrington Training Complex.
While in 2020, he was spotted taking a tour of Ferrari’s Maranello company, where he posed for a picture with a F1 car and ordered himself a Ferrari Monza worth £1.4million.
That puts his car collection now at around roughly £17million – with Bugattis being his favourite.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo has a Bugatti Chiron and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse as part of his huge hoard.
He has ‘CR7’ embroidered on the headrests of his other two Bugattis, but his latest model he bought is believed to be a tribute to the legendary Bugatti EB110 – Centodieci is Italian for 110.
The Centodieci boasts an 8 litre W16 engine, with special models having 1600hp – some 100hp more than the Chiron and, overall, three times the price of that model.
It can do 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 236mph.
The Portuguese superstar has supercars likes Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls Royces, admitting to Piers Morgan in an interview he likes to have two of everything.
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Join SunSport in revelling in just some of Ronaldo’s collection that his fortune can afford.ASTON MARTIN DBS SUPERLEGGER, £200,000
The Manchester United ace turned heads at Carrington as he rocked up to the gates in an amazing Aston Martin DBS Superleggera convertible.
The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera boasts a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, providing a mind-boggling 715 hp.
It has a top speed of 211mph, and can also go from 0-60mph in just 3.4 seconds.
The car is certainly a worthy addition to Ronaldo’s stunning motor collection.
Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
MERCEDES G-WAGON BRABUS, £600,000
What do you buy your boyfriend if he has everything?
Well if you’re Georgina Rodriguez you get a massive, gift-wrapped Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
The gorgeous former shop assistant made sure CR7’s had the best 35th birthday ever – gifting him a stunning Mercedes G Wagon Brabus that can cost as much £600,000.
And the brilliant SUV can reach top speeds of 137mph.
Cristiano Ronaldo was the lucky recipient of a Mercedes G Wagon Brabus for his 35th birthdayCredit: Instagram @georginagio
BUGATTI CHIRON, £2.15MILLION
In 2017, Ronaldo’s need for speed saw the mercurial forward splash the cash on a stunning silver Bugatti Chiron.
Incredibly, it can reach speeds of 260 mph, and does 0-60 in just under 2.5 seconds, not that Turin will allow him the opportunity to drive it that fast with the city’s busy traffic.
As we said, he likes two of everything – and this was the second Bugatti he bought, although he has denied buying a third – the Bugatti La Voiture Noire – which was reckoned to be the most expensive car in the world EVER at £9.49million, and was snapped up by a mystery buyer last year.
The 36-year-old loves posting images of his cars to social media, including the Bugatti ChironCredit: Instagram @cristiano
BUGATTI VEYRON, £1.7M
Only 450 Veyron 16.4 Grand Sports were built, so of course Ronaldo wanted a slice of that rarity pie.
It cost him £1.7m, and will only increase in value as the years go by.
The Portuguese legend bought the car as a treat after winning Euro 2016 with his country.
In terms of performance, it does 0-62 mph in 2.6 seconds, and has an outer skin completely made of carbon fibre.
Cristiano Ronaldo poses outside his former Madrid home on his £1.7m Bugatti VeyronCredit: Instagram @cristiano
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR, £260,040
Simply because a Bugatti Veyron won’t fulfil Ronaldo’s love of fast cars, in the same year he bought that motor he splashed on a Lamborghini Aventador.
Made in 2011, it’s the most celebrated model by the Italian car designer – and owned by footballers all over the world, not scared of the outlandish price.
Ronaldo celebrated his purchase on Instagram in 2016, with a picture with the caption: “Bom dia (good morning)”.
Ronaldo has a matte-black Lamborghini Aventador worth over £200kCredit: Instagram @cristiano
Ronaldo loves having two of every brand and has a separate LamborghiniCredit: Instagram @cristiano
ROLLS ROYCE CULLINAN, FROM £330,000
In 2020, Ronaldo added a Cullinan to his collection, having previously owned a Rolls Royce Phantom worth around £363,000.
Showing his loyalty to his new employers, CR7 even personalised the interior with black and white leather.
Standing at five metres long, the Cullinan boasts a V12 engine and a horse power of 571.
It is the only SUV Rolls Royce have ever produced.
Ronaldo arrives anywhere in style with his Rolls Royce among the collectionCredit: Instagram @cristiano
CHEVROLET CAMARO, £35,000
Maybe he learned something from Sir Alex Ferguson about American cars, after all the former Manchester United boss drove a Chevrolet to training when he was Red Devils manager.
A more economic motor than others in his garage, the Camaro has a 6.2-litre V8 engine that delivers 453 horsepower.
It’s cheaper than anything else he owns, and was bought in 2016 as a family car.
Ronaldo arrives at his old Madrid home in his white Mustang convertibleCredit: Instagram @cristiano
FERRARI F12 TDF, £350,000
In 2017, Ronaldo bought an F12 TDF – another collector’s item with only 799 made in the world.
It is certainly one of the favourites he owns, and is zippy with a top speed of 211 mph, and capable of doing 0-62 in 2.9 seconds.
Needless to say, pet-friendly Ronaldo won’t let his pooches in though.
The Portuguese superstar’s red Ferrari may not be the most appropriate car for his dogsCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The Ferrari F12 is one of Ronaldo’s favouritesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
Ronaldo poses on the boot of one of his white FerrarisCredit: Instagram @cristiano
RANGE ROVER SPORT, £100,000
A staple for every footballers’ garage, the Range Rover Sport is the ultimate SUV for the rich and famous.
The model that Ronaldo drives is, of course, is the special edition, SVR.
It’s Ronaldo’s go-to motor when he drove to the Continassa training ground in Turin.
Ronaldo’s garage has also includes a giant Range RoverCredit: Instagram @cristiano
MERCEDES AMG GLE 63, £127,000
In 2016 Ronaldo filled his garage with supercar after supercar.
His AMG GLE 63 was a gift to himself for Christmas, and some present it is.
The SUV has a 612 horse power engine, and it can reach a top speed of 155 mph.
Ronaldo has one of the most impressive car collections in footballCredit: Instagram @cristiano
MCLAREN SENNA, £1MILLION
A car made as a dedication to the legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, it would’ve set Ronaldo back around £1million – with only 500 models ever made.
So enamoured by its performance on Top Gear, former presenter Jeremy Clarkson said of the McLaren Senna it has ‘rewritten the supercar rule book’.
Powered by a twin-turbo charged V8 engine that produces 800 horse power, it can hit 0-62 mph in just 2.8 seconds.
Mika Hakkinen is another sports star who owns one of these beauties.
Ronaldo’s six years in Manchester saw him take a liking to McLarensCredit: Instagram @cristiano
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT, FROM £151,000
Ronaldo is believed to have started collecting cars from around 2009, when he was a Manchester United star.
He had a penchant for Bentley Continental GTs in those early days, and collected several during his time at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo’s was the GT Speed model, which was naturally the most expensive version ever.
The interior was lush, filled with magnolia leather.
And because it was a convertible, Ronaldo was often spied with the roof down – even in rainy Manchester.
Ronaldo began to have a collection of supercars during his time at United, including this Bentley convertibleCredit: Cavendish
Ronaldo’s car collection is worth around £17mCredit: Instagram @cristiano
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Arsenal star man Martin Odegaard was called ‘Norwegian Messi’ and Pep Guardiola vowed to make him best in the world
by Philippa Kaur 14 March 2022, 12:20
THE £30million Arsenal spent on Martin Odegaard last summer now appears to be a bargain.The 23-year-old playmaker has been instrumental in the Gunners’ push for a top-four finish since signing from Real Madrid.
Martin Odegaard has been Arsenal’s star man this seasonCredit: Reuters
Playmaker Odegaard was once called the ‘Norwegian Messi’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
He continued his fine form as Mikel Arteta’s side beat Leicester 2-0 to climb above Manchester United in the Premier League table.
And the playmaker, once dubbed the ‘Norwegian Messi’, is not short of admirers – with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believed to have been desperate to sign him when he managed Bayern Munich.
While during his time at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo was wowed by Odegaard’s left foot and promise.
International team-mate Erling Haaland has also revealed the joy he has playing for Norway with Odegaard being his chief supplier.
Odegaard was the wonderkid we had already heard about at 14.
REAL DEAL
The buzz around Odegaard as a young teen was incredible.
Astonishingly, he began training with the Stromsgodset first team aged just 13 and made his debut in Norway’s top flight at 15.
He was invited to train with the top clubs around Europe, including boyhood club Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Manchester United.
In 2015, it was Real Madrid who had clinched a deal for the-then sought-after 16-year-old for a fee of around £2.3million.
Norwegian football pundit and former striker Jan Aage Fjortoft explained why Odegaard chose the LaLiga giants.
Odegaard, left, was a teen prodigyCredit: Instagram @odegaard.98
At 15, Odegaard was playing top-flight football in NorwayCredit: Reuters
Odegaard starred for Stromsgodset and interested Europe’s biggest clubsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
He said: “As you know, Liverpool was his favourite club, it was his favourite club as a child. I still think that the reason why he ended up at Real Madrid was quite simple, in my opinion.
“First of all, Real Madrid had a second team, the other three clubs did not. The second team (Castilla) coach was Zinedine Zidane. He is not a bad player, he is not a bad coach!”
PEP MISSED OUT
Guardiola wanted to work with Odegaard at Bayern Munich, according to Fjortoft – who now works as a journalist in his homeland after starring on our shores for Swindon, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and Barnsley.
The Spanish boss was adamant he could turn the No10 into a world beater, and told Fjortoft so.
Fjortoft said on the Here We Go podcast that Guardiola relayed to his board: “You have to bring that boy (Odegaard) to Munich, you have to bring him to Munich! I will make him the best player in the world!”
However, Pep lost out to Real Madrid, although then-Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t impressed by the fanfare surrounding the boy wonder.
He alleged that the club’s president Florentino Perez only signed Odegaard as a PR exercise.
In 2015, Odegaard signed for Real Madrid for £2.3mCredit: EPA
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was accused of signing Odegaard as a PR exerciseCredit: Alamy
Odegaard replaces Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2015 La Liga gameCredit: EPA
“When Florentino buys a Norwegian footballer, you simply have to accept it,” Ancelotti wrote in his book Quiet Leadership.
“Furthermore, the president decided that he would play three games with the first team as a public relations exercise.”
DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE?
After making his Real Madrid debut at 16, Odegaard found it hard to break into the first team.
In 2017, he was sent on loan to Heerenveen – where he initially struggled to find his feet.
However, once he scored his first goal in his 15th appearance there was no looking back and he grew from game to game with the Dutch side.
The following season, Odegaard stayed in Holland for a year-long loan to Vitesse Arnhem.
Converted to playing on the right wing, he scored 11 times and provided 12 assists on his way to being voted the club’s player of the season for 2018-19.
Loan spells with Heerenveen and Vitesse Arnhem (pictured) gave Odegaard first team football experienceCredit: Getty – Contributor
For the 2019-20 season Odegaard returned to Spain with Real SociedadCredit: AP:Associated Press
Odegaard returned to Spain for the 2019-20 season with Real Sociedad, his third loan in as many seasons.
And he starred in San Sebastian, scoring four times in 31 games – becoming a fans’ favourite with his brilliant passing – chipping in with six assists as well.
His form encouraged Zidane to keep Odegaard around this season, but with just nine appearances for the club (mostly from the bench) he grew frustrated by lack of first team opportunities.
RATED BY RONALDO AND HAALAND
Bucking the trend of the naysayers, Cristiano Ronaldo was full of praise for Odegaard in an interview in 2015.
“You see many players with potential. I will mention Martin Odegaard of Madrid for example, at 16 he’s still young but you can see he’s a very good player,” he said.
“He’s a great player, I think he’s a young boy, he can still grow.
“He has a good future ahead. We must give him time to learn, to take his best decisions. But I see a lot of potential in the player, he has got a good left foot.”
Odegaard, who has 37 caps for Norway and is captain, has also been praised by Borussia Dortmund hot shot Erling Haaland as a dream team mate.
Speaking after scoring three times in a 4-0 Nations League win for Norway over Romania in 2020, a game in which Odegaard teed up Haaland twice, the fierce striker was full of praise of his pal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken highly about Odegaard’s talentsCredit: Rex Features
Norway team mate Erling Haaland loves playing with OdegaardCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Odegaard fell out of favour with Real Madrid boss Zinedine ZidaneCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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“Yes, I can simply split it (the hat-trick) in two (and share with Odegaard). It’s nice to play with Odegaard,” he told the Mail.
“It will only get better in the years to come. We are still young.”
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Holly Valance, wife of potential Chelsea owner Nick Candy, went from Neighbours to FHM stardom before going broke
by Philippa Kaur 11 March 2022, 15:18
CHELSEA are up for grabs – with a slew of billionaires queuing up to buy the club.British businessman Nick Candy is one name who has been mentioned, as the future of the West London giants remains in the balance following Roman Abramovich’s assets being frozen by the UK government.
Holly Valance is the stunning wife of Chelsea potential owner Nick CandyCredit: Richard Dillon
Candy married Valance in 2012 in a glitzy Beverly Hills ceremonyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
He would certainly bring glam to Stamford Bridge, in the shape of his wife Holly Valance.
The actress, 38, rose to fame as Felicity ‘Flick’ Scully in Aussie soap Neighbours.
She launched a pop career, before she was sued by her former manager and forced to hand out a £200,000 pay out.
Broke, she moved to Los Angeles where she continued her acting career – starring in US TV show Prison Break and appearing alongside Liam Neeson in Taken.
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She met Candy in 2009 at a mutual friend’s dinner party in Los Angeles, before they married in 2012 in a lavish Beverly Hills ceremony.
They have since had two daughters and divide their time between London and a stunning Cotswolds home.
Big break
Valance scored a role in Neighbours after former cast member Scott Michaelson, who played Brad Willis, saw a picture of her in a magazine and got in touch with her to ask if she wanted to audition.
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The then 15-year-old agreed, wowing producers who offered her a role three months later.
“I never would have [believed it]. You know the show that I’ve been watching since I was two years old and been such a huge fan. Not in a million years would I thought I would be a part of,” she said.
Valance appeared in a total of 420 episodes, leaving in 2002, but reprising her role three years later for the soap’s 20th anniversary.
Like Kylie Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia before her, she saw her future as a pop star
At 15 Valance scored her first major TV role in Neighbours as “Flick” ScullyCredit: BBC
Valance appeared in 420 episodes of the hit Aussie soapCredit: BBC
Music career
Kiss Kiss, Valance’s first single, gave her an incredible platform to start her music career.
It rocketed to the top of the charts in the UK and her native Australia, cementing her status as the new queen of pop.
Follow-up single Down Boy peaked at No2 on our shores, while her debut album secured her a top 10 hit.
However, her second album State of Mind didn’t fare so well – failing to break into the top 50.
Behind-the-scenes, Valance was embroiled in court drama that was blighting her career.
With a revamped sexier image, Valance began a career as a pop star in 2002Credit: Corbis Outline
Valance scooped a UK No1 with single Kiss KissCredit: PA:Press Association
Sued
After discovering her, Michaelson began to represent her.
He claimed it was his idea to transform from the wholesome schoolgirl she played in Neighbours to a sexy singer.
At the time, she also began to sizzle on the front covers of lads’ mag, FHM – showing off her incredible bikini bod to hundreds of thousands of readers.
But in 2002, Holly ditched Michaelson with 15-months left on their contract.
He took Valance to court, where she was judged to have breached their deal.
She was ordered to pay him £200,000 in lost earnings, and was left broke.
Wanting a fresh start, she moved to Los Angeles for a new chapter in her life.
Valance became a lads’ mag staple – appearing on the front covers of FHMCredit: Camera Press
After a nasty court battle, Valance had to pay an ex-manager £200,000 for breach of contractCredit: EPA
The American way
“I was fed up of being on the road, so I went to Los Angeles to start again,” she told the Daily Mail.
“I arrived with no work lined up.
“Being in Hollywood was liberating because I was able to be anonymous and fall out of nightclubs with friends without it being splashed over the papers. I was able to have the childhood I never had.”
Soon, offers would turn up at her door. She scored roles in hit TV series such as Entourage, CSI: Miami and Prison Break.
While movie roles in DOA: Dead Or Alive and Luc Besson’s Taken gave her a new lease of life.
Love, though, would change her life forever.
Candy crush
In 2009, Valance met Nick Candy at a mutual pal’s dinner party. They immediately hit it off.
“I didn’t know anything about him. I just thought ‘Cor, if I didn’t fancy you so much, we’d be the best of friends. Instead, I want to make out with you all the time,'” she said.
Then she saw his super yacht. She revealed: “When I saw the boat for the first time, I was stunned and said: ‘Oh dear God! It’s a mansion on the water. It’s incredible’.”
Valance moved to London shortly after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.
Valance appeared on Strictly Come DancingCredit: PA:Press Association
Candy and Valance now divide their time between London and the CotswoldsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Nick soon proposed on a romantic getaway in the Maldives in a five-star luxury resort.
The pair said their ‘I do’s’ in 2012 in a £3million ceremony in Beverly Hills.
Katy Perry was their wedding singer, reportedly paid around £1.2million to perform at the nuptials, while Simon Cowell was also a guest.
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In recent years, Valance has retired from showbiz to raise their two children, Luka and Nova.
Should Candy be successful with his bid for Chelsea, you can bet Valance would be thrust straight back into the limelight once again. More
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Inside Roman Abramovich kids’ luxury lives – from wild child to heir of £9bn fortune and hopeful football club owner
by Philippa Kaur 10 March 2022, 16:30
IT’S a decision that has shocked the nation – Roman Abramovich has been struck by massive sanctions for alleged links to Vladimir Putin.
The 55-year-old had his assets frozen, which means the sale of Chelsea Football Club can’t go ahead and the team will no longer be able to sell new tickets or merchandise or buy new players.
It’s a family affair for Roman Abramovich while he watches Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with son AaronCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Abramovich, originally born in Saratov, is one of many Russian oligarchs on a government “hit list” as Putin continues to wage war against Ukraine.
The sanctions will have ramifications for his £9.3billion ($12.3bn) fortune and likely affect his seven children, who live in apparent luxury.
But who are they? We look at the lives of the heirs and heiresses of the future.
Anna Abramovich, 30
Anna Abramovich is a philosophy graduateCredit: Getty – Contributor
Columbia University philosophy graduate Anna was the first-born in Abramovich’s second marriage to Irina, who he divorced in 2007 after 11 years together.
She first hit the headlines when she got engaged at 18 to then-boyfriend Nikolai Lazarev in 2010, while still going to school by helicopter or in a chauffeur-driven limo.
Roman was said to be upset at the engagement, and the couple split before they married.
Anna was later seen hanging out with party animal Calum Best.
Her 18th birthday party reportedly cost six figures, while it’s been said she’s the one that most resembles Roman in personality. Now 30, she lives in New York.
Arkadiy Abramovich, 28
Arkadiy is reportedly the heir to his father’s £9billion fortuneCredit: Corbis – Getty
Arkadiy was the first male born in the household and is reportedly the heir to his father’s fortune.
Like Anna, Arkadiy is the son of Roman and first wife Irina Malandina, now 55, and has carved out a successful career away from his rich dad.
He is the founder and owner of ARA Capital, which manages assets including major stakes in e-commerce and gas, oil company Gazprom Neft.
A regular at Stamford Bridge, Arkadiy previously had his eyes on owning the football club – reportedly failing in a bid to own stakes in CSKA Moscow.
He was also once said to be interested in Danish side FC Copenhagen.
Sofia Abramovich, 27
Sofia Abramovich is said to be the ‘Wild Child’ of the familyCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch
She’s happy to flaunt herself on social mediaCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch
The reported ‘Wild Child’ of the family, Sofia loves sharing her glamorous life on Instagram, flaunting her wealth whenever she can.
Her 18th birthday party included a performance by pop band McBusted and was held at a nightclub at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge.
She regularly parties with her celebrity friends the Beckhams and the Ramsays, and often heads off to the exclusive £3,000-a-night hotel the One & Only Reethi Rah in The Maldives.
Sofia graduated with a degree from Royal Holloway in management and marketing.
The 27-year-old also has three horses called Dora, Billy Fraulein and Zanzibar, and has represented Russia in showjumping competitions.
Arina Abramovich, 21
Arina caught the showjumping bug early on and excelled in competitions thanks to a horse named Pringle.
Roman reportedly splashed around £50,000 to buy her the Roan Gelding, who won first prize in her class at the International Horse Show at Olympia in December back in 2013.
She reportedly wants to emigrate to Australia to enroll into a zoology faculty.
Ilya Abramovich, 19
The second oldest boy in the Abramovich dynasty, Ilya was the last child born to both Irina and Roman before their marriage ended.
However, his studies would’ve been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s unknown about his plans for university.
Aaron, 12, and Leah Lou Abramovich, eight
Abramovich had five children with his second wife IrinaCredit: AFP
Abramovich’s sixth and seventh child, were both born in Manhattan, New York. Roman regularly visits and has kept a cordial relationship with Dasha, according to reports.
They were born out of Roman’s third marriage to model and art collector Dasha Zhukova, which ended in 2017.
Aaron, now 12, was once seen wearing a Chelsea shirt with Morata on the back.
Meanwhile, Leah Lou, now eight, lives with their mother in the Big Apple and attends a private school in the city. More
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Inside Karim Benzema’s car collection worth £6m, including a new £2.5million Bugatti Chiron and £1.5million Veyron
by Philippa Kaur 10 March 2022, 09:10
HE’S a real petrol head…As one of the world’s leading forwards, Karim Benzema has made a packet out of the game.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has an incredible car collectionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
On Instagram Benzema happily shows off his famous cars
So is it any wonder that he houses these sweet rides in his garage.
The Real Madrid star, who knocked PSG out of the Champions League with a stunning 17-minute hat-trick, drives a car collection worth an estimated £6million.
Last year he added a £2.5 Bugatti Chiron to his fleet, and he also has a very rare Bugatti Veyron worth £1.5million, as well as a Ferrari 458 Spider and many more cool cars.
Feast your mince pieces on the 34-year-old French striker’s enviable motors.
The new addition…
Benzema showed off his latest cool whip – a £2.5million Bugatti Chiron – on Instagram.
The hypercar absolutely trounces the already brilliant Veyron in terms of performance.
It’s top speed is limited to 261 mph, while it’s capable of reaching 0-62 mph in just under 2.5 seconds and 186 mph in 13.6 seconds.
It’s not just a hypercar, it’s a hyper hyper car.
Suits you, sir! Benzema shows off his new £2.5m Bugatti Chiron
His boy racer…
In 2017, Karim Benzema showed off his limited edition Mercedes Benz-SLRCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
The Mercedes Benz-SLR goes from 0-60mph in only 3.5 secondsCredit: Handout
Benzema’s Mercedes Benz-SLR sits pride and place in his garage, and so it should.
Worth around £750k, it’s the special Stirling Moss edition version which can go from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds.
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Karim showed off the motor in 2017 on his social media, shortly after crashing his Audi RS6.
The show pony…
Footballers like Karim Benzema love FerrariCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
The Ferrari 458 Spider costs around £200,000Credit: Alamy
Footballers love Ferrari and Benzema is no different.
He’s been seen regularly darting around the streets of Madrid in a class Ferrari 458 Spider, which has a value of around £200k.
Other Ferrari 458 Spider drivers include Mesut Ozil, Frank Lampard and Theo Walcott.
The company cars…
As part of Real Madrid’s sponsorship deal with Audi, Karim Benzema can get his hands on any of their cars he wantsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Benzema has been spotted in Audi’s RS6 Avant C7, which is worth £90,000Credit: Getty Images – Getty
A keen Audi driver, Karim Benzema also owns a Q5Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Corporate sponsorship is a wonderful thing for a footballer.
Especially if you play for Real Madrid and Audi want a piece of you.
Thanks to their marketing geniuses, Benzema has been seen in two of their cars – their RS6 Avant C7 model worth around £90k.
As well as their standard SUV, the Q5, that retails for a modest £40k.
A true gentleman’s car…Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
A Rolls Royce Wraith worth £250,000 sits pride and place in Karim Benzema’s garage
Karim Benzema isn’t afraid of parking his backside on top of his Rolls RoyceCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
After all, you wouldn’t be a real millionaire without one, right?
Benzema has the Wraith model, estimated at £250k, sitting pride of place in his Madrid mansion.
He’s posted moody shots on social media of the beauty, which he hardly seems to drive.
But he has parked his backside firmly on the car’s bonnet, which is surely sacrilegious.The statement car…
The Lamborghini Gallardo is a firm favourite with footballers, including Karim BenzemaCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Able to reach a top speed of 202mph, Karim Benzema loves cruising around in his LamborghiniCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Karim Benzema can’t decide which car to drive to the supermercadoCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Popping down to the shops in a red Lamborghini will get you noticed.
And if it’s a super-speedy Gallardo model, you’ll be sure that Benzema is in and out of the supermercado in minutes.
Wayne Rooney once had one, as did Robinho when he was at Manchester City.
It can reach a top speed of 202mph and is Italian craftmanship at its finest.And the Sunday car…
The Mercedes-AMG Classe G63 is worth around £140,000Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Karim Benzema added the G-Wagen to his car collection in 2017Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Well, if your Sunday car is worth £140k!
Benzema rides a very well looked-after Mercedes-AMG Classe G63 on his downtime.
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Often nicknamed the G-Wagen, it’s a comfortable ride that’s been described as one of the best SUVs in the world by motor experts.
It certainly tickles Karim’s fancy, who added it to his car collection in 2017.Another Bugatti…
Only 450 Bugatti Veyron cars were made by the French car manufacturerCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Karim Benzema’s astonishing Bugatti Veyron is worth around £1.5 millionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Living life in the fast lane, Karim Benzema’s Bugatti Veyron is fastCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Benzema’s Bugatti Veyron can reach a top speed of 267.86mphCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Big-spender Karim Benzema drives a car collection worth around £6millionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
What will Benzema drive next?
His first Bugatti purchase was the ridiculously super Bugatti Veyron.
Worth £1.5 million, and one of those cars that’s a collectors’ item that grows in price, Benzema clearly loves the stylish supercar.
It’s the fastest roadworthy car in existence, able to hit a top speed of 267.86mph. Only 450 were ever made.
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Inside Jamie Reuben’s luxury £65m yacht, including topless models and VIP stateroom as billionaire eyes Chelsea takeover
by Philippa Kaur 9 March 2022, 16:15
HEIR to a £16billion fortune, eligible bachelor Jamie Reuben could become the next owner of Chelsea.The 34-year-old son of property investor David Reuben is reportedly considering a takeover bid for the Blues – despite his family owning ten per cent of Newcastle.
Jamie Reuben lives a glam life on board his family yacht
The Siren is worth a staggering £65mCredit: Alamy
According to Bloomberg, Reuben wants to make an offer on a ‘personal basis’.
Should he be successful, Chelsea’s stars might expect an invite on board the family yacht appropriately named Siren.
Jaime lives an unparalleled lifestyle, spending his summer’s on board the amazing vessel accompanied by glam pals.
Said to be worth £65million, travelling by sea has never been so luxurious.
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Palace on water
Reuben’s dad and uncle Simon built five super yachts with their company, Kristal Waters.
They sold four of them – Triple Seven, Sapphire, Mogambo and Graffiti. However, they kept the jewel that is Siren.
The 241-foot vessel has six cabins, a master suite, a VIP stateroom, three double cabins, as well as a twin cabin.
The master suite has a fold out balcony on which guests can enjoy incredible views of the skies and the ocean.
While the VIP stateroom boasts a sofa area and a desk.
An aerial view of the stunning SirenCredit: Nobiskrug
A palace on water it features a Jacuzzi outside with amazing ocean viewsCredit: Nobiskrug
The yacht – once voted the best in the world – features an amazing fold-out balconyCredit: Nobiskrug
The superyacht measures 241ft in length and has room for 12 guestsCredit: Nobiskrug
A helipad allows guests to fly on and off boardCredit: Nobiskrug
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There is sleeping space for up to 12 guests, and 18 cabin crew can wait on you hand and foot.
There is believed to be a lift onboard to get between the four storeys, and one of the most impressive features is the Jacuzzi on the deck.
That can be found near the helipad, where guests can hop off and go to the onboard gym or watch a movie in the indoor or outdoor cinema.
Back in 2009, Siren won best yacht for its size at the 2009 World Superyachts Awards.
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Since last October, Reuben has been a co-director at Newcastle United.
Previously, he was on the board with Championship side QPR, but stepped down when the Toon job presented itself.
The master bedroom with the fold-out balcony has an amazing viewCredit: Nobiskrug
Guests can top up their tans on the sun deckCredit: Nobiskrug
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Meet Chelsea bidder Nick Candy, who owns mega expensive London building and married ex-Neighbours star Holly Valance
by Philippa Kaur 9 March 2022, 13:54
NICK CANDY is the latest billionaire reportedly eyeing up a takeover at Chelsea.The British tycoon is said to be ready to test Roman Abrambovich’s resolve by bidding £2.5billion for his boyhood club, which would include a £1.5billion redevelopment of the ageing Stamford Bridge.
Billionaire Nick Candy, a lifelong Chelsea fan, is reportedly entering the race to buy the BluesCredit: Rex Features
The luxury property tycoon is married to Aussie beauty Holly ValanceCredit: Rex
The 47-year-old Londoner amassed his fortune alongside his older brother Christian as a luxury property developer, and owns several high-profile buildings around the world.
He owns a mansion in West London worth over £75million, and added a Cotswold country home to his portfolio last year.
Used to the high-life, he had a £60million super yacht but sold it to make room for a much bigger boat.
Famously, he has been married to ex-Neighbours beauty Holly Valance since 2012, and they have two children together.
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The Candy brothers were both spurred on to follow a career in property development, when they bought their first home in Earl’s Court, London, following a £6,000 loan from their grandmother.
They paid £122,000 for the flat, renovated it, and 18 months later sold it for £172,000 – making a tidy £50,000 profit.
At the same time, they were working day jobs too – Nick worked in advertising, while Christian held a job at investment bank Merrill Lynch.
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Eventually, they were able to give those jobs up to move into property development full-time.
In 2004, they joined forces with a private company owned by the Prime Minister of Qatar to buy Bowater House in Knightsbridge, turning it into One Hyde Park, which now houses Rolex, McLaren Automotive and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank businesses.
A tower of 86 luxury apartments were also built, with some penthouses sold fetching the highest prices on record.
Nick had his own five-bedroom penthouse in One Hyde Park, which was placed on the market last year for a mega £175million.
Measuring in at 18,000 square feet, it boasts its own spa, gym, cocktail bar, ‘champagne room’, wine cellar for 750 bottles, media room, two ‘wrap-around’ outdoor terraces, and heated underground parking spaces for four cars.
It’s not known if it was sold, but Nick didn’t waste any time in nabbing another property.
Last year, he splashed over £10million on a stunning Grade II‑listed mansion in Oxfordshire.
The country pad has seven bedrooms, a pool, stables, tennis and squash courts and its own chapel.
One Hyde Park is one of many buildings the Candys ownCredit: Rex Features
Luxury penthouses at One Hyde Park can cost over £100mCredit: Rex Features
Last year, Candy splashed over £10m on a Cotswolds mansion
Nick Candy, left, amassed a huge fortune as a luxury property developer alongside his brother ChristianCredit: Rex Features
Neighbours include Kate Moss, JCB tycoon Lord Bamford, Hugh Grant and the Beckhams.
“We’re very immersed in our quiet country life at weekends and adore the friendly and welcoming village,” he told Daily Mail.
Amazing yacht
Back in 2020, Nick also reportedly listed his fancy super yacht ‘11.11’, the birth date of his daughter, for £53.5million.
However, it appears there have been no takers so far – with the vessel still appearing for sale online.
Built in 2015 by Benetti, it boasts six cabins for 12 guests with a crew of 16 people.
If it hasn’t sold, you can bet it may have been chartered.
But for the privilege, it would cost nearly £600,000 for a week.
The incredible yacht also features a helipad, limo tender, fours bars and two main bedroom suites.
Candy listed his super yacht for £53.5mCredit: Rapphael Belly
Candy lives a glam life with wife Holly ValanceCredit: Getty – Contributor
Stunning missus
Candy’s companion to share his riches with is ex-Aussie soap star Holly Valance.
The former FHM pin-up, now 38, and Nick met in 2009 at a mutual friend’s dinner party in Los Angeles.
“I didn’t know anything about him. I just thought ‘Cor, if I didn’t fancy you so much, we’d be the best of friends. Instead, I want to make out with you all the time,'” she said.
Then she saw his super yacht. She revealed: “When I saw the boat for the first time, I was stunned and said: ‘Oh dear God! It’s a mansion on the water. It’s incredible’.”
Valance moved to London shortly after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.
Nick soon proposed on a romantic getaway in the Maldives in a five-star luxury resort.
The pair said their ‘I do’s’ in 2012 in a £3million ceremony in Beverly Hills.
Katy Perry was their wedding singer, reportedly paid around £1.2million to perform at the nuptials, while Simon Cowell was also a guest.
Although she flirted with a pop career and has continued acting, Holly now appears focused on motherhood.
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They have two daughters together, Luka, 8, and Nova, 4, and divide their time between the countryside and London.
Perhaps Nick’s next baby might come in the shape of a football club.
Former Neighbours star Valance was a lads’ mag pin-upCredit: Handout
Valance has since put her acting and pop career on the back-burner to raise their childrenCredit: Getty – Contributor More
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Meet potential new Chelsea owner Woody Johnson who’s close to Donald Trump, worth £3bn and owns the New York Jets
by Philippa Kaur 8 March 2022, 12:47
US businessman Woody Johnson is the latest billionaire to express an interest in buying Chelsea, according to reports.The New York Jets owner, 74, is said to be “readying a bid” after making contact with The Raine Group who have the task of finding a buyer, claim ESPN.
NY Jet’s maligned owner Woody Johnson is reportedly interested in buying ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Johnson is a long time ally of ex-US President Donald TrumpCredit: Getty
The heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, worth £3billion, is said to have become a fan of the Blues while living in London and serving as US ambassador to the UK.
Johnson is a long time supporter of ex-US President Donald Trump, as well as a Republican Party donor.
Sports-mad, he also has courtside seats at the NY Knicks.
Ally to Trump
Over the years, Johnson was a major Republican Party fundraiser.
Although he initially backed Donald Trump’s nominee rival Jeb Bush in the race for the Republican hot-seat, he soon started supporting Trump when it became clear he was going to be the election candidate.
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Then, he poured money into both of Trump’s campaigns.
According to Federal Election Commission records, he gave around £440,000 to Trump Victory – a fundraising committee for the President’s re-election.
On top of that, he donated around £270,000 to the Republican National Committee, and another £800,000 to America First Action – which promoted Trump’s policies.
In 2017, Trump chose Johnson to be his ambassador in the UK.
Stationed in wealthy West London, he became entranced by London life.
In particular, he fell in love with Chelsea although it’s not clear if he made the pilgrimage to Stamford Bridge.
He held the position until 2021, but has since returned to the US.
A Republican Party donor, Johnson got involved in politics in 2017Credit: AP:Associated Press
Trump chose Johnson to be the US ambassador in the UKCredit: AFP
Money talks
The great grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I, Woody inherited the Johnson & Johnson corporation.
He began working for the company after graduating from University of Arizona.
Today, Johnson & Johnson is said to be worth around £330billion.
Privately, though, he is much more guarded.
He has been married twice – first to former model Sale Johnson, who had three of his children, Casey, Daisy, and Jamie.
Wood remarried actress Suzanne Ircha, who is 20-years his junior, in 2009. She is best pals with former First Lady Melania Trump, having mixed in the same socialite circles before she met Donald.
They have two boys, Robert and Jack.
In the past, his wife has called her husband “Prince Charming”. While her and Melania, who have been joint at the hip, share a love for fashion brand Louboutins.
Suzanne Ircha is Johnson’s second wife and they have two sonsCredit: Getty
Ircha (right) and Melania Trump (left) are close pals having met on the NY social sceneCredit: Getty – Contributor
Careful what you wish for
In 2000, Woody bought the NY Jets for a bargain £500million.
However, his reign as owner has been much maligned due to poor performances on the field.
Two years prior to his investment, the Jets had won the AFC divisional play-offs.
But, they would struggle in the following years until 2009 when they reached the same stage again.
For the past six seasons, they have lost more than they have won.
The worst years came between 2017-2021, when Woody’s brother Christopher was CEO and chairman.
During that time, fans have turned on Woody – demanding he give up the team.
Johnson, worth around £3bn, has owned the NY Jets since 2000Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Johnson’s reign has been subject of abuse from fans who have wanted him to sell upCredit: Alamy
Banners reading, “Dear Woody, Sell the team” regularly appear at the MetLife Stadium.
Chelsea fans might be wary of what Woody would have in store for the Blues.
He’s generous
If his political donations and philanthropy are good indicators, then supporters needn’t worry.
Woody has put his money to good use as a philanthropist for various charities.
His biggest contributions hit closer to home – with support for medical research for diabetes and lupus top of his agenda, which he has lobbied for more federal funding for.
He started the foundation, the Alliance for Lupus Research, when he discovered daughter Jaime was diagnosed with lupus in 1999.
Generous Johnson has given plenty of funding to diabetes and lupus charitiesCredit: Getty
As a Chelsea fan, Johnson could have the Blues best interests at heartCredit: Getty
However, in 2010 his life was shattered when his eldest daughter Casey died of diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones.
In her honour, he has given over £10million to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Chelsea fans will hope he’s equally as generous with the Blues. More

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