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      Ronaldo and Messi’s incredible lifestyles, with stunning homes and expensive cars – but who is living their best life?

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      FOOTBALL icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are still on top of their game and have lives that would make anyone envious.The Portuguese legend, 36, recently celebrated overtaking Pele’s goals record with hat-trick against Cagliari – and now has a staggering 740 career goals to his name.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is still top of his gameCredit: PA
      Like Ronaldo, Lionel Messi is a football billionaire and has an amazing lifestyleCredit: Rex
      While the Barcelona ace, 33, equalled Xavi’s appearance record against Huesca – the 767th time he’s played for the Catalans – and for good measure he scored twice too in a 4-1 win.
      Because of their brilliance over the years, the pair have seen their bank accounts swell and boast vast fortunes.
      And according to Forbes, they are the ONLY two footballers who have become billionaires.
      So what do they spend their money on?
      HOMES
      Cristiano has lived in some amazing homes through the years – and has a come a long since his humble beginnings in Madeira.
      After making it at Old Trafford, Ronaldo splashed £3m on an incredible estate in Alderley Edge.
      Then, when he moved to Real Madrid in 2009 for £80million he bought a stunning £4.8million mansion in the exclusive La Finca neighbourhood.
      Currently he lives in Turin in two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security, which leads to an entrance gate.
      The villas themselves have separate entrances, and are surrounded by lush gardens and vegetation.
      The property is so high up, ‘it’s as if Turin were at the feet of CR7, a tribute of the city to the long-awaited and newly-arrived champion,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the time of purchase.
      Ronaldo’s home in Turin features two adjoining villasCredit: Instagram
      The property boasts amazing views of the city of TurinCredit: Instagram
      The property boasts plenty of space for the whole Ronaldo familyCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo relaxes in one of the many lounge areas of the homeCredit: Refer to Caption
      Ronaldo works out in the state-of-the-art gym
      There’s a state-of-the-art gym that he and former shop assistant Georgina love to use together. And there’s also a swimming pool, which Ronaldo cools down in by doing a few laps following a strenuous session lifting weights.
      Ronaldo also has a £1.4million holiday home in the Costa del Sol, as well as a £7million home in Madeira his mum and brother live in.
      Messi’s modern £5.5million Barcelona mansion he lives in with Antonella Roccuzzo features incredible views of the Balearic Sea, and due to environmental restrictions a no-fly zone is in place over the Castelldefels property.
      Just 12 miles away from the Camp Nou, Messi’s abode also has a small football pitch, a swimming pool, an indoor gym and a playground for his three children.
      Earlier this year, Messi was also said to have splashed £7.25m on a luxury apartment in the Porsche Design Tower in Miami.
      Amazingly, the building boasts three car lifts allowing residents to park their vehicle on the same floor as their suite.
      The Messis live in a stunning mansion in the exclusive suburb of CastelldefelsCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88
      The home boasts a stunning and spacious loungeCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88
      Messi has a room dedicated to a collection of shirts in his home
      Lionel Messi reportedly bought an apartment at the Porsche Design Tower – which boasts stunning views of the Miami coastlineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Each suite has a lift that allows residents to park their cars on the same floor as their home
      A spacious living room and open plan kitchen can be seen in this showhome
      CARS
      Juventus forward Ronaldo is a car collector, and SunSport has estimated in the past his garage is worth £16million.
      The two standouts of his collection are his Bugatti Centodieci that cost £8.5million, and is one of only 10 in the world.
      He also owns a Bugatti Chiron worth £2.5million and a £1.7million Bugatti Veyron.
      For his 35th birthday, his gorgeous Wag Georgina Rodriguez gifted him a Mercedes G-Class Brabus, an SUV that can cost up to £600,000.
      A £260,000 Lamborghini Aventador and a Ferrari F12 TDF that would’ve set CR7 back £350,000 are also kept in pristine condition in his collection.
      Ronaldo is believed to be one of 10 people lucky enough to buy the incredible new Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £8.5m
      Cristiano Ronaldo poses outside his former Madrid home on his £1.7m Bugatti VeyronCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      The Ferrari F12 is one of Ronaldo’s favouritesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Messi also loves luxury cars – although he isn’t in the same bracket as Ronaldo in terms of being a collector.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has a £1.5million Pagani Zonda, which is the most expensive in his collection.
      He has a penchant for Maserati, with a £100,000 GranTurismo S and a GranTurismo MC Stradale among his fleet.

      Messi has also been seen driving a Ferrari F43 Spider worth £173,000 around Barcelona.
      Before Barcelona’s deal with Audi expired, he wasn’t afraid to drive their sponsored cars too.
      Although with Barcelona’s deal with Audi ending last year, there were no more freebies from the German car giants.
      A rare Pagani Zonda worth £1.5million is the jewel of Messi’s car collectionCredit: Handout
      Messi loves Maseratis and has two different GranTurismosCredit: Xposure
      Barcelona’s sponsorship deal with Audi has expired, so Messi doesn’t get a company car anymoreCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      PRIVATE JET
      Both Ronaldo and Messi enjoy a jet-set lifestyle, so it’s no wonder they have their own planes.
      In 2015, CR7 reportedly paid £20million for a a Gulfstream G200 twin-engine jet.
      Originally named the ‘Astra Galaxy’, the G200 is capable of reaching a top speed of 560mph.
      Its range is up to 3,910 miles with four passengers in tow, so it’s ideal for quick flights from Italy to hubs around Europe.
      And the G200 offers a generous seating configuration, and can fit as many as eight to 10 passengers for one flight.
      Ronaldo reportedly owns a Gulfstream G200Credit: Rex Features
      Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez often use their private jet to zoom around EuropeCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Family games are easy for the Ronaldos onboard the spacious aircraftCredit: Instagram
      Messi leases a £12million Gulfstream V jet, which he first started using in 2018.
      The plane was infamously forced to make an emergency landing in Brussels due to a technical fault last year.
      It boasts a number of incredible features, including its very own kitchen. There are two bathrooms and enough seats for 16 people.
      Messi even has the names of his family adorned on the jet, with wife Antonella, plus children Thiago, Ciro and Mateo all having their names etched on the steps.
      Lionel Messi has got a luxury plane tooCredit: Goal
      There are names on the steps and a No 10 on the tailCredit: Goal
      The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Brussels after a technical fault was reported last year
      YACHT
      In 2019, Ronaldo took to the seas to expand on his empire of amazing things.
      He added a £5.5million superyacht to his life, and why not?
      Built in the Versilia shipyards of Azimut-Benett, it boasts five luxury cabins and six stunningly decorated bathrooms.
      There’s also a modern kitchen onboard, as well as two relaxation areas, a huge lounge, and a lavish dining room.
      Juventus legend Ronaldo is the proud owner of the Azimut Grande.
      The superyacht cost around £5.5million
      It has five luxury cabins
      Ronaldo releaxes on board his yacht with Wag Georgina
      No stranger to a life at sea, Messi doesn’t own a yacht – but often holiday with pals including Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas onboard the Seven C yacht in
      Measuring nearly 92ft long, it was first built in 2003 before having a refit in 2011.
      Boasting luxury interiors throughout, the vessel sleeps ten guests in four rooms, including a master suite, a VIP stateroom and two twin cabins.
      Her sizeable deck area offers plenty of room for sunbathing and relaxing, while there’s an outdoor bar to cater for guest’s thirsts.
      Astonishingly, it costs £40,000 a week to rent.
      Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas regularly rent this stunning yacht in Formentera
      Suarez and Messi spent time on board the luxury Seven C yacht while in the Mediterranean with their WagsCredit: Splash News
      You can live like a king in the luxurious master bedroom
      No expense is spared with the luxurious interiors onboard the Seven C
      HOTELS
      With an eye on retirement, Ronaldo and Messi are both hoteliers now.
      The Argentine’s business MiM is run by brother, Rodrigo and features three hotels in Spain.
      There’s his Hotel MiM Sitges, in a coastal area of Barcelona which SunSport had the pleasure to visit, which he bought in 2017.
      Messi added an Art-Deco Ibiza resort to his portfolio the same year – with rooms costing £250-per-night.
      His reasonable MiM Mallorca costs £70-per-night, and was snapped up in 2019.
      While the most recent addition to the group is the Himalaia hotel at the Spanish ski resort Baqueira-Beret.
      Ronaldo is slowly building his hotel empire.
      Messi owns the Hotel MiM Sitges, a coastal town of Barcelona
      The same year Messi purchased Hotel Es Vive in IbizaCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      The recently-renovated hotel is situated along the stunning Figueretas beachCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      There are 52 rooms in Messi’s Ibiza hotel, which boasts a luxury pool, rooftop bar and burlesque roomsCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      Ronaldo opened his first hotel in Funchal, Madeira in 2016Credit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      Rooms at the Pestana CR7 Funchal can cost as little as £79-per nightCredit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      The Pestana CR7 Funchal is located on the waterfront and boasts views of Madeira’s mountainous landscapeCredit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      Ronaldo opened his second hotel in Portugal in the capital LisbonCredit: PestanaCR7
      Designs for Ronaldo’s Marrakech hotel show it’ll be a place for the jet set when it launches

      Through the Pestana CR7 Group, the forward already has budget places to stay in Funchal and Lisbon.
      But plans are afoot to open hotels in New York, Madrid, Paris and Marrakech.
      Where would you stay?
      Dominant Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 as Ronaldo betters Messi by scoring twice More

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      Ronaldo and Messi’s amazing lifestyles, expensive cars and stunning homes but who is living their best life?

      by

      FOOTBALL megastars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are still on top of their game and have lives that would make anyone envious.The Portuguese legend, 36, recently celebrated overtaking Pele’s goals record with hat-trick against Cagliari – and now has a staggering 740 career goals to his name.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is still top of his gameCredit: PA
      Like Ronaldo, Lionel Messi is a football billionaire and has an amazing lifestyleCredit: Rex
      While the Barcelona ace, 33, equalled Xavi’s appearance record against Huesca – the 767th time he’s played for the Catalans – and for good measure he scored twice too in a 4-1 win.
      Because of their brilliance over the years, the pair have seen their bank accounts swell and boast vast fortunes.
      And according to Forbes, they are the ONLY two footballers who have become billionaires.
      So what do they spend their money on?
      HOMES
      Cristiano has lived in some amazing homes through the years – and has a come a long since his humble beginnings in Madeira.
      After making it at Old Trafford, Ronaldo splashed £3m on an incredible estate in Alderley Edge.
      Then, when he moved to Real Madrid in 2009 for £80million he bought a stunning £4.8million mansion in the exclusive La Finca neighbourhood.
      Currently he lives in Turin in two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security, which leads to an entrance gate.
      The villas themselves have separate entrances, and are surrounded by lush gardens and vegetation.
      The property is so high up, ‘it’s as if Turin were at the feet of CR7, a tribute of the city to the long-awaited and newly-arrived champion,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the time of purchase.
      Ronaldo’s home in Turin features two adjoining villasCredit: Instagram
      The property boasts amazing views of the city of TurinCredit: Instagram
      The property boasts plenty of space for the whole Ronaldo familyCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo relaxes in one of the many lounge areas of the homeCredit: Refer to Caption
      Ronaldo works out in the state-of-the-art gym
      There’s a state-of-the-art gym that he and former shop assistant Georgina love to use together. And there’s also a swimming pool, which Ronaldo cools down in by doing a few laps following a strenuous session lifting weights.
      Ronaldo also has a £1.4million holiday home in the Costa del Sol, as well as a £7million home in Madeira his mum and brother live in.
      Messi’s modern £5.5million Barcelona mansion he lives in with Antonella Roccuzzo features incredible views of the Balearic Sea, and due to environmental restrictions a no-fly zone is in place over the Castelldefels property.
      Just 12 miles away from the Camp Nou, Messi’s abode also has a small football pitch, a swimming pool, an indoor gym and a playground for his three children.
      Earlier this year, Messi was also said to have splashed £7.25m on a luxury apartment in the Porsche Design Tower in Miami.
      Amazingly, the building boasts three car lifts allowing residents to park their vehicle on the same floor as their suite.
      The Messis live in a stunning mansion in the exclusive suburb of CastelldefelsCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88
      The home boasts a stunning and spacious loungeCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88
      Messi has a room dedicated to a collection of shirts in his home
      Lionel Messi reportedly bought an apartment at the Porsche Design Tower – which boasts stunning views of the Miami coastlineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Each suite has a lift that allows residents to park their cars on the same floor as their home
      A spacious living room and open plan kitchen can be seen in this showhome
      CARS
      Juventus forward Ronaldo is a car collector, and SunSport has estimated in the past his garage is worth £16million.
      The two standouts of his collection are his Bugatti Centodieci that cost £8.5million, and is one of only 10 in the world.
      He also owns a Bugatti Chiron worth £2.5million and a £1.7million Bugatti Veyron.
      For his 35th birthday, his gorgeous Wag Georgina Rodriguez gifted him a Mercedes G-Class Brabus, an SUV that can cost up to £600,000.
      A £260,000 Lamborghini Aventador and a Ferrari F12 TDF that would’ve set CR7 back £350,000 are also kept in pristine condition in his collection.
      Ronaldo is believed to be one of 10 people lucky enough to buy the incredible new Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £8.5m
      Cristiano Ronaldo poses outside his former Madrid home on his £1.7m Bugatti VeyronCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      The Ferrari F12 is one of Ronaldo’s favouritesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Messi also loves luxury cars – although he isn’t in the same bracket as Ronaldo in terms of being a collector.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has a £1.5million Pagani Zonda, which is the most expensive in his collection.
      He has a penchant for Maserati, with a £100,000 GranTurismo S and a GranTurismo MC Stradale among his fleet.

      Messi has also been seen driving a Ferrari F43 Spider worth £173,000 around Barcelona.
      Before Barcelona’s deal with Audi expired, he wasn’t afraid to drive their sponsored cars too.
      Although with Barcelona’s deal with Audi ending last year, there were no more freebies from the German car giants.
      A rare Pagani Zonda worth £1.5million is the jewel of Messi’s car collectionCredit: Handout
      Messi loves Maseratis and has two different GranTurismosCredit: Xposure
      Barcelona’s sponsorship deal with Audi has expired, so Messi doesn’t get a company car anymoreCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      PRIVATE JET
      Both Ronaldo and Messi enjoy a jet-set lifestyle, so it’s no wonder they have their own planes.
      In 2015, CR7 reportedly paid £20million for a a Gulfstream G200 twin-engine jet.
      Originally named the ‘Astra Galaxy’, the G200 is capable of reaching a top speed of 560mph.
      Its range is up to 3,910 miles with four passengers in tow, so it’s ideal for quick flights from Italy to hubs around Europe.
      And the G200 offers a generous seating configuration, and can fit as many as eight to 10 passengers for one flight.
      Ronaldo reportedly owns a Gulfstream G200Credit: Rex Features
      Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez often use their private jet to zoom around EuropeCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Family games are easy for the Ronaldos onboard the spacious aircraftCredit: Instagram
      Messi leases a £12million Gulfstream V jet, which he first started using in 2018.
      The plane was infamously forced to make an emergency landing in Brussels due to a technical fault last year.
      It boasts a number of incredible features, including its very own kitchen. There are two bathrooms and enough seats for 16 people.
      Messi even has the names of his family adorned on the jet, with wife Antonella, plus children Thiago, Ciro and Mateo all having their names etched on the steps.
      Lionel Messi has got a luxury plane tooCredit: Goal
      There are names on the steps and a No 10 on the tailCredit: Goal
      The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Brussels after a technical fault was reported last year
      YACHT
      In 2019, Ronaldo took to the seas to expand on his empire of amazing things.
      He added a £5.5million superyacht to his life, and why not?
      Built in the Versilia shipyards of Azimut-Benett, it boasts five luxury cabins and six stunningly decorated bathrooms.
      There’s also a modern kitchen onboard, as well as two relaxation areas, a huge lounge, and a lavish dining room.
      Juventus legend Ronaldo is the proud owner of the Azimut Grande.
      The superyacht cost around £5.5million
      It has five luxury cabins
      Ronaldo releaxes on board his yacht with Wag Georgina
      No stranger to a life at sea, Messi doesn’t own a yacht – but often holiday with pals including Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas onboard the Seven C yacht in
      Measuring nearly 92ft long, it was first built in 2003 before having a refit in 2011.
      Boasting luxury interiors throughout, the vessel sleeps ten guests in four rooms, including a master suite, a VIP stateroom and two twin cabins.
      Her sizeable deck area offers plenty of room for sunbathing and relaxing, while there’s an outdoor bar to cater for guest’s thirsts.
      Astonishingly, it costs £40,000 a week to rent.
      Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas regularly rent this stunning yacht in Formentera
      Suarez and Messi spent time on board the luxury Seven C yacht while in the Mediterranean with their WagsCredit: Splash News
      You can live like a king in the luxurious master bedroom
      No expense is spared with the luxurious interiors onboard the Seven C
      HOTELS
      With an eye on retirement, Ronaldo and Messi are both hoteliers now.
      The Argentine’s business MiM is run by brother, Rodrigo and features three hotels in Spain.
      There’s his Hotel MiM Sitges, in a coastal area of Barcelona which SunSport had the pleasure to visit, which he bought in 2017.
      Messi added an Art-Deco Ibiza resort to his portfolio the same year – with rooms costing £250-per-night.
      His reasonable MiM Mallorca costs £70-per-night, and was snapped up in 2019.
      While the most recent addition to the group is the Himalaia hotel at the Spanish ski resort Baqueira-Beret.
      Ronaldo is slowly building his hotel empire.
      Messi owns the Hotel MiM Sitges, a coastal town of Barcelona
      The same year Messi purchased Hotel Es Vive in IbizaCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      The recently-renovated hotel is situated along the stunning Figueretas beachCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      There are 52 rooms in Messi’s Ibiza hotel, which boasts a luxury pool, rooftop bar and burlesque roomsCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      Ronaldo opened his first hotel in Funchal, Madeira in 2016Credit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      Rooms at the Pestana CR7 Funchal can cost as little as £79-per nightCredit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      The Pestana CR7 Funchal is located on the waterfront and boasts views of Madeira’s mountainous landscapeCredit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      Ronaldo opened his second hotel in Portugal in the capital LisbonCredit: PestanaCR7
      Designs for Ronaldo’s Marrakech hotel show it’ll be a place for the jet set when it launches

      Through the Pestana CR7 Group, the forward already has budget places to stay in Funchal and Lisbon.
      But plans are afoot to open hotels in New York, Madrid, Paris and Marrakech.
      Where would you stay?
      Dominant Juventus beat Barcelona 3-0 as Ronaldo betters Messi by scoring twice More

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      Ronaldo and Messi’s amazing lifestyles, with stunning homes and expensive cars but who is living their best life?

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      FOOTBALL megastars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are still on top of their game and have a life to envy.The Portuguese legend, 36, recently celebrated overtaking Pele’s goals record with hat-trick against Cagliari – and now has a staggering 740 career goals to his name.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is still top of his gameCredit: PA
      Like Ronaldo, Lionel Messi is a football billionaire and has an amazing lifestyleCredit: Rex
      While the Barcelona ace, 33, equalled Xavi’s appearance record against Huesca – the 767th time he’s played for the Catalans – and for good measure he scored twice too in a 4-1 win.
      Because of their brilliance over the years, the pair have seen their bank accounts swell and boast vast fortunes.
      And according to Forbes, they are the ONLY two footballers who have become billionaires.
      So what do they spend their money on?
      HOMES
      Cristiano has lived in some amazing homes through the years – and has a come a long since his humble beginnings in Madeira.
      After making it at Old Trafford, Ronaldo splashed £3m on an incredible estate in Alderley Edge.
      Then, when he moved to Real Madrid in 2009 for £80million he bought a stunning £4.8million mansion in the exclusive La Finca neighbourhood.
      Currently he lives in Turin in two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security, which leads to an entrance gate.
      The villas themselves have separate entrances, and are surrounded by lush gardens and vegetation.
      The property is so high up, ‘it’s as if Turin were at the feet of CR7, a tribute of the city to the long-awaited and newly-arrived champion,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the time of purchase.
      Ronaldo’s home in Turin features two adjoining villasCredit: Instagram
      The property boasts amazing views of the city of TurinCredit: Instagram
      The property boasts plenty of space for the whole Ronaldo familyCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo relaxes in one of the many lounge areas of the homeCredit: Refer to Caption
      Ronaldo works out in the state-of-the-art gym
      There’s a state-of-the-art gym that he and former shop assistant Georgina love to use together. And there’s also a swimming pool, which Ronaldo cools down in by doing a few laps following a strenuous session lifting weights.
      Ronaldo also has a £1.4million holiday home in the Costa del Sol, as well as a £7million home in Madeira his mum and brother live in.
      Messi’s modern £5.5million Barcelona mansion he lives in with Antonella Roccuzzo features incredible views of the Balearic Sea, and due to environmental restrictions a no-fly zone is in place over the Castelldefels property.
      Just 12 miles away from the Camp Nou, Messi’s abode also has a small football pitch, a swimming pool, an indoor gym and a playground for his three children.
      Earlier this year, Messi was also said to have splashed £7.25m on a luxury apartment in the Porsche Design Tower in Miami.
      Amazingly, the building boasts three car lifts allowing residents to park their vehicle on the same floor as their suite.
      The Messis live in a stunning mansion in the exclusive suburb of CastelldefelsCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88
      The home boasts a stunning and spacious loungeCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88
      Messi has a room dedicated to a collection of shirts in his home
      Lionel Messi reportedly bought an apartment at the Porsche Design Tower – which boasts stunning views of the Miami coastlineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Each suite has a lift that allows residents to park their cars on the same floor as their home
      A spacious living room and open plan kitchen can be seen in this showhome
      CARS
      Juventus forward Ronaldo is a car collector, and SunSport has estimated in the past his garage is worth £16million.
      The two standouts of his collection are his Bugatti Centodieci that cost £8.5million, and is one of only 10 in the world.
      He also owns a Bugatti Chiron worth £2.5million and a £1.7million Bugatti Veyron.
      For his 35th birthday, his gorgeous Wag Georgina Rodriguez gifted him a Mercedes G-Class Brabus, an SUV that can cost up to £600,000.
      A £260,000 Lamborghini Aventador and a Ferrari F12 TDF that would’ve set CR7 back £350,000 are also kept in pristine condition in his collection.
      Ronaldo is believed to be one of 10 people lucky enough to buy the incredible new Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £8.5m
      Cristiano Ronaldo poses outside his former Madrid home on his £1.7m Bugatti VeyronCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      The Ferrari F12 is one of Ronaldo’s favouritesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Messi also loves luxury cars – although he isn’t in the same bracket as Ronaldo in terms of being a collector.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner has a £1.5million Pagani Zonda, which is the most expensive in his collection.
      He has a penchant for Maserati, with a £100,000 GranTurismo S and a GranTurismo MC Stradale among his fleet.

      Messi has also been seen driving a Ferrari F43 Spider worth £173,000 around Barcelona.
      Before Barcelona’s deal with Audi expired, he wasn’t afraid to drive their sponsored cars too.
      Although with Barcelona’s deal with Audi ending last year, there were no more freebies from the German car giants.
      A rare Pagani Zonda worth £1.5million is the jewel of Messi’s car collectionCredit: Handout
      Messi loves Maseratis and has two different GranTurismosCredit: Xposure
      Barcelona’s sponsorship deal with Audi has expired, so Messi doesn’t get a company car anymoreCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      PRIVATE JET
      Both Ronaldo and Messi enjoy a jet-set lifestyle, so it’s no wonder they have their own planes.
      In 2015, CR7 reportedly paid £20million for a a Gulfstream G200 twin-engine jet.
      Originally named the ‘Astra Galaxy’, the G200 is capable of reaching a top speed of 560mph.
      Its range is up to 3,910 miles with four passengers in tow, so it’s ideal for quick flights from Italy to hubs around Europe.
      And the G200 offers a generous seating configuration, and can fit as many as eight to 10 passengers for one flight.
      Ronaldo reportedly owns a Gulfstream G200Credit: Rex Features
      Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez often use their private jet to zoom around EuropeCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Family games are easy for the Ronaldos onboard the spacious aircraftCredit: Instagram
      Messi leases a £12million Gulfstream V jet, which he first started using in 2018.
      The plane was infamously forced to make an emergency landing in Brussels due to a technical fault last year.
      It boasts a number of incredible features, including its very own kitchen. There are two bathrooms and enough seats for 16 people.
      Messi even has the names of his family adorned on the jet, with wife Antonella, plus children Thiago, Ciro and Mateo all having their names etched on the steps.
      Lionel Messi has got a luxury plane tooCredit: Goal
      There are names on the steps and a No 10 on the tailCredit: Goal
      The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Brussels after a technical fault was reported last year
      YACHT
      In 2019, Ronaldo took to the seas to expand on his empire of amazing things.
      He added a £5.5million superyacht to his life, and why not?
      Built in the Versilia shipyards of Azimut-Benett, it boasts five luxury cabins and six stunningly decorated bathrooms.
      There’s also a modern kitchen onboard, as well as two relaxation areas, a huge lounge, and a lavish dining room.
      Juventus legend Ronaldo is the proud owner of the Azimut Grande.
      The superyacht cost around £5.5million
      It has five luxury cabins
      Ronaldo releaxes on board his yacht with Wag Georgina
      No stranger to a life at sea, Messi doesn’t own a yacht – but often holiday with pals including Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas onboard the Seven C yacht in
      Measuring nearly 92ft long, it was first built in 2003 before having a refit in 2011.
      Boasting luxury interiors throughout, the vessel sleeps ten guests in four rooms, including a master suite, a VIP stateroom and two twin cabins.
      Her sizeable deck area offers plenty of room for sunbathing and relaxing, while there’s an outdoor bar to cater for guest’s thirsts.
      Astonishingly, it costs £40,000 a week to rent.
      Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas regularly rent this stunning yacht in Formentera
      Suarez and Messi spent time on board the luxury Seven C yacht while in the Mediterranean with their WagsCredit: Splash News
      You can live like a king in the luxurious master bedroom
      No expense is spared with the luxurious interiors onboard the Seven C
      HOTELS
      With an eye on retirement, Ronaldo and Messi are both hoteliers now.
      The Argentine’s business MiM is run by brother, Rodrigo and features three hotels in Spain.
      There’s his Hotel MiM Sitges, in a coastal area of Barcelona which SunSport had the pleasure to visit, which he bought in 2017.
      Messi added an Art-Deco Ibiza resort to his portfolio the same year – with rooms costing £250-per-night.
      His reasonable MiM Mallorca costs £70-per-night, and was snapped up in 2019.
      While the most recent addition to the group is the Himalaia hotel at the Spanish ski resort Baqueira-Beret.
      Ronaldo is slowly building his hotel empire.
      Messi owns the Hotel MiM Sitges, a coastal town of Barcelona
      The same year Messi purchased Hotel Es Vive in IbizaCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      The recently-renovated hotel is situated along the stunning Figueretas beachCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      There are 52 rooms in Messi’s Ibiza hotel, which boasts a luxury pool, rooftop bar and burlesque roomsCredit: Golders/@HotelEsVive
      Ronaldo opened his first hotel in Funchal, Madeira in 2016Credit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      Rooms at the Pestana CR7 Funchal can cost as little as £79-per nightCredit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      The Pestana CR7 Funchal is located on the waterfront and boasts views of Madeira’s mountainous landscapeCredit: Pestana CR7 Funchal
      Ronaldo opened his second hotel in Portugal in the capital LisbonCredit: PestanaCR7
      Designs for Ronaldo’s Marrakech hotel show it’ll be a place for the jet set when it launches

      Through the Pestana CR7 Group, the forward already has budget places to stay in Funchal and Lisbon.
      But plans are afoot to open hotels in New York, Madrid, Paris and Marrakech.
      Where would you stay?
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      Tottenham’s darkest European nights after Dinamo Zagreb defeat, including a Bayern thrashing and Cologne humiliation

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      TOTTENHAM fans you might want to look away now.Spurs might’ve become the first British team to win a European trophy, when Bill Nicholson’s 1963 side thrashed Atletico Madrid 5-1 to win the European Cup Winners’ Cup.
      Spurs’ stars look dejected at the final whistle after losing to Dinamo Zagreb 3-0Credit: Getty
      But there’s also been some embarrassments along the way.
      Take Thursday night’s humbling at Dinamo Zabreb in the Europa League, when Jose Mourinho’s men succumbed to a 3-0 defeat in Croatia after winning the first leg 2-0.
      Unfortunately for Spurs, there have been even darker European nights.
      SPURS 2-7 BAYERN MUNICH
      On their way to winning the Champions League last season, the Bavarians put a Spurs side to the sword in London.
      And things started brightly, with Son Heung-min giving the home side a lead after 12 minutes.
      However, three minutes later the Germans were level with a Joshua Kimmich strike.
      Then, former Arsenal star Serge Gnabry stole the show – netting four times in a remarkable second half that saw Bayern Munich score five times to record a 7-2 win.
      Former Arsenal star Serge Gnabry scored four times in a 7-2 rout of SpursCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Tottenham were left shell-shocked by the German championsCredit: EPA
      COLOGNE 8-0 SPURS
      German sides have got previous when it comes to playing Spurs on their own patch and giving them a hiding.
      But in fairness to Tottenham, this was an Intertoto Cup they didn’t really want to be in.
      They played a weakened side full of kids, while Cologne went full-strength.
      It was 4-0 at half-time, and it didn’t get much better in the second half as the Bundesliga side ran riot.
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      GENT 1-0 SPURS
      It was the precursor of what was to come.
      Gent weren’t exactly Belgium’s most-feared team, but they put the willies up Tottenham back in 2017 in the Europa League.
      In the first leg, they defeated the North London side 1-0, which in truth could’ve been more.
      It set them up nicely for the second leg, where they managed to draw 2-2 and knock Tottenham out at the last-32 stage.
      Gent take the lead in the first leg of their Europa League tieCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Spurs woes got worst in a second leg as they couldn’t overturn a 1-0 deficitCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      RB LEIPZIG 3-0 SPURS
      Last year, Mourinho’s side were handed a lesson by RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
      Going into the second leg a goal down, Spurs were more open than usual.
      And the attacking threat the German side, who reached the semi-finals last season, was too much for an injury-hit Tottenham team.
      It was 2-0 after 21 minutes, and from then on in it was damage limitation. Spurs ended up losing 3-0 on the night, 4-0 on aggregate.
      Jose Mourinho comforts Lucas Moura after their 3-0 defeat to RB LeipzigCredit: AP
      REAL MADRID 4-0 SPURS
      In 2011, former Arsenal man Emmanuel Adebayor came back to haunt Spurs scoring a double at the Bernabeu.
      Before the game, manager Harry Redknapp said it was a “dream” to go further – but if it was it must’ve been a nightmare.
      Di Maria and then Ronaldo added gloss to proceedings, as Los Blancos won the game with ease – 4-0 in this first leg of a Champions League quarter-final.
      Spurs’ ambitions for glory were over, pretty much, at the half-time point of this tie.
      Emmanuel Adebayor opens the scoring for Real Madrid against Spurs in 2011Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      BORUSSIA DORTMUND 3-0 SPURS
      Before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turned up at Arsenal, he was tormenting Spurs in the Champions League in 2016.
      The Gabon striker registered the opener, before Marco Reus gave the Germans breathing space in the first leg round of 16 with a further two goals.
      A 3-0 lead was impossible for Spurs to turn around.
      To add insult to injury they Aubameyang scored twice in the second leg, and it finished 5-1 on aggregate.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the scourge of Tottenham in a Champions League round of 16 tie in 2016Credit: REUTERS
      Harry Kane and Co had no answer in a 3-0 humblingCredit: Reuters
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      Barcelona legend Lionel Messi was cured by doctor Giuliano Poser from sickness before games with Bach flower remedy

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      IN 2013, after suffering from a series of niggling injuries that were hampering his form, Lionel Messi decided to make a lifestyle change.Admittedly, the Barcelona legend didn’t have the best diet – living off pizza and red meat at the time.
      Lionel Messi met with Dr Giuliano Poser in 2013 who advised a lifestyle change
      But, as he got older, intolerances to what he was consuming caused a reaction in his body that would see the little No10 vomit uncontrollably on the pitch.
      Messi, 33, flew to Italy to meet with Dr Giuliano Poser in Sacile to discuss his issues.
      Poser, a sports medicine practitioner for more than two decades, preached methods somewhat different to his contemporaries.
      Nutrition, postural corrections, osteopathy, Bach flowers, kinesiology, massage and emotional therapy are all key components in Poser’s arsenal.
      TOUGH ON THE SIX-TIME BALLON D’OR WINNER
      “Messi was told, according to well-informed Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati, to eat only what his body needs, not what it wants.”
      Out went foods that aren’t well tolerated by the body. Flours, yeasts and refined wheat that’s found in pasta, pizza and white bread were eliminated.
      Pork and beef, eggs, shellfish and dairy products were off the menu too in the diet overhaul.
      Dr Giuliano Poser practices alternative medicine and believes in Bach flower remedies

      Alcohol intake, of course, was also banned. As was Messi’s love for fizzy soft drinks.
      They were replaced with more organic and fresh foods, mineral water and South American caffeine-rich infused drink, yerba mate tea.
      “Vegetables, seasonal fruits and a good mineral water are essential fuels for our muscles.
      “You have to reduce the intake of processed foods or foods contaminated with pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, medications,” Poser says.
      BACH FLOWER REMEDIES
      But it wasn’t just about diet.
      As part of his more colourful approach, Poser encouraged Messi to undertake emotional work, psychotherapy and take Bach flower remedies.
      The latter might seem like a hippified solution in combating stress and anxiety, but the Bach flower is said to restore the balance between mind and body.
      The science says it targets the limbic system, a part of your brain that deals with emotions, memories and arousal.
      Messi went on a diet overhaul, swapping fizzy drinks for yerba mate teaCredit: Instagram @LeoMessi
      Messi also used Bach flower remedies to ease anxiety and stress that cured him from vomiting on the pitch during gamesCredit: Getty – Contributor
      What are Bach flower remedies?Bach flower remedies were developed by English homeopath Edward Bach in the 1930s.
      Bach claimed that dew found on the petals of wild flowers could be used as a complimentary medicine to relieve ill health by influencing underlying emotional stress.
      They are believed to gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions including fear, indecision, hatred and worry that can interfere with the equilibrium of the person as a whole.
      It’s been claimed that Bach flower remedies encourage peace and happiness, leaving the body free to heal itself.
      “Disease of the body itself is nothing but the result of the disharmony between soul and mind,” Dr Bach said.
      “Remove the disharmony, and we regain harmony between soul and mind, and the body is once more perfect in all its parts.”
      And it’s not just footballers who are engaging in Bach flower remedies, several movie stars are also believers.
      Actresses Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Aniston and Emma Watson have all revealed in the past that they take the holistic medicine to keep calm under pressure.

      The lifestyle change has helped Messi continue to compete at the highest level at 33Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      By simply dissolving a number of drops on your tongue or in water, fear, worry, hatred and indecision are believed to be allayed.
      Lighter by 3 kilos, Messi came back by firing in the 2014-2015 season – scoring 58 goals – he’d managed 41 the previous year.
      He also played an additional 11 games that he might’ve missed through injury in the past.
      Poser’s advice put Messi in good stead and has helped him prolong his status at the top of the game.VISITS TO POSER STOPPED
      When he became Barcelona captain, succeeding Andres Iniesta, Messi’s visits to Poser stopped.
      Now, the diminutive maestro pins his hopes on Dr Maria Antonia Lizarraga Dallo, who leads Barcelona’s nutrition team.
      But Poser is well aware of the effect looking after the well-being of one of sports’ biggest names has had on his life.
      “I’d say the Messi effect turned my life upside down, especially during the first three months, because the phone never stopped ringing and journalists appeared from all the corners of the world, who I didn’t see, of course,” he told Mundo Deportivo.
      Messi has since stopped visiting Poser and instead relies on Barcelona’s nutrition teamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Giuliano Poser, pictured with Jefferson Montero, is thankful that Messi has opened up a world of footballers to him
      “That affects anyone’s day-to-day, ever more for a person like me, living a very calm life.
      “But, all around the world they’ve seen and they see Messi, and since then they can’t no longer doubt my method. It can be seen every week.”
      HIGUAIN AND DYBALA
      And Messi isn’t Poser’s only success story. Gonzalo Higuain came to the Italian with a crisis of confidence in 2015.
      On the doctor’s advice, he stopped eating red meat, limited his fish intake and replaced sugar with hone in his diet.
      The Argentinian poacher lost a remarkable four kilos as he went on to have the season of his life, netting 38 times in 42 games.
      Gonzalo Higuain enlisted the help of Poser to change his dietCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He lost four kilos and enjoyed the season of his life during the 2015-16 season after Poser’s helpCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Juventus sensation Paulo Dybala also visited Dr PoserCredit: AP:Associated Press
      With Dr Poser’s help, Dybala overcame an injury to play in a crucial Champions League tie, netting the winnerCredit: AP:Associated Press

      After nearly firing Napoli to a Serie A title win, he earned a big money move to Juventus for £75.3m a season later.
      And in 2018, Paulo Dybala visited Dr Poser in an attempt to recover from injury in time for a Champions League last 16 tie against Tottenham.
      While Dybala missed the first leg, he did return for the second to score the winning goal in the tie that knocked Spurs out… it seems that the doc clearly knows what he’s talking about.
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      Meet England new boy Ollie Watkins’ ‘proud’ Wag Ellie, who has a twin sister and sells designer clothes on app Depop

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      ASTON VILLA ace Ollie Watkins has been called up by England, and there’s no one happier than his stunning Wag.Girlfriend Ellie Alderson immediately took to Twitter to celebrate the news that the former Brentford hotshot was selected by Gareth Southgate for the March internationals.
      Meet Ollie Watkins stunning Wag Ellie AldersonCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Ellie has revealed her pride about Watkins’ call-up for EnglandCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Omg I can’t believe my eyes 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️ I am so proud— ellie alderson (@ellsalderson) March 18, 2021

      “Omg I can’t believe my eyes,” she said in a tweet after news broke. “I am so proud.”
      The interior designer has dated Watkins since 2018, as the striker has risen to the top.
      Here’s their story.
      BY HIS SIDE
      At last season’s London Football Awards, Alderson was by her man’s side as he scooped the award for EFL Player of the Year.
      The beauty looked ready for Premier League Wag status – stunning in a black dress, alongside a suited and booted Watkins.
      Alderson, herself, is originally from Berkshire.
      She graduated from university with a diploma in interior design.
      She takes pride in her work, sharing her own Instagram page ‘Ellie Anderson Home’ which features all her home interiors designs.
      And Ellie has a twin. She often shares pictures with sister Sofia, who also looks amazing in a bikini.
      Ellie is 24-years-oldCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Glam Ellie joined Watkins at the London Football Awards, where he won the EFL Player of the Year awardCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Originally from Berkshire, Ellie is an interior designerCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      On Instagram Ellie has a page dedicated to her interior homes designsCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Ellie has a twin called SofiaCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Ellie is a perfect fit as a Premier League WagCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      The brunette beauty looks stunning in loungewear
      SHE’S THRIFTY
      Like most Wags, Ellie lives for travel and often shares her adventures on Instagram, on which she has just over 4,000 followers.
      She’s been to Paris, New York, Las Vegas and Barbados recently – often with her footballer boyfriend.
      But, despite her glam lifestyle, Ellie is thrifty.

      Just like Aston Villa defender Matt Targett’s girlfriend Jasmin Buckle, Ellie likes to flog designer clobber she no longer wears on shopping app Depop.
      From fancy dresses to jeans and sunglasses, there are bargains to be had.
      Not as much as a bargain as Watkins has turned out to be for Villa this season – scoring 12 goals in all competitions this term.
      In true Wag style, Ellie can look glam too
      Thrifty is a good word to describe EllieCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Ellie uses shopping app Depop to sell her clothing she no longer wearsCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Travelling is one of Ellie’s favourite things to do, and she once visited Las VegasCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Over 4,000 fans follow Ellie on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      Ellie stuns in a bikiniCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
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      Real Madrid wonderkid Sergio Arribas is ‘like Isco’ with magic left foot set to light up the Bernabeu

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      WITH the spending power of Europe’s top clubs hindered by the Covid-19 pandemic, many will be looking at their academies and who to promote.Real Madrid, usually perennial big spenders, will be no different.
      Sergio Arribas could breath life into Real Madrid’s ageing midfieldCredit: Getty
      And, the answer to their playmaker woes – with Lukic Modric’s knees creaking and Eden Hazard still struggling for form – could be Sergio Arribas.
      The 19-year-old has been compared to Isco, who himself has been linked with a move away from Los Blancos.
      Blessed with a magic left-foot, the 5ft 7in central midfielder can operate as a No10 or out wide.
      Last season, Arribas played a key role in Real Madrid’s youth side winning the Uefa Youth League.
      PART OF LA FABRICA
      Madrid-native Arribas joined his boyhood club at the age of 11, after a spell at second division Leganes.
      But it wasn’t until last season that a buzz about his performances began to peak boss Zinedine Zidane’s interest.
      He led the club to a 3-2 win over Benfica in the Uefa Youth League final – a competition akin to the Champions League for U18s.
      18-year-old Arribas is a star of Real Madrid’s youth team and a regular for their reservesCredit: Getty
      Arribas trains regularly with the first teamCredit: Instagram @sergio_arribas10
      In 2019-20 Arribas led the Los Blancos youth team to a Uefa Youth League win
      Arribas finished an incredible campaign with 18 goals and 13 assists in his 34 appearances.
      An introduction to the first team beckoned.
      DEBUT
      Zidane used Arribas in a preseason friendly against Getafe – and he didn’t disappoint by netting a penalty.
      However, it is for Real Madrid’s reserve side where he has appeared most this campaign.
      In 14 appearances for the Spanish third tier side he’s managed three goals and one assist, and impressed with his team play.

      Arribas has been gradually introduced into the first team by Zinedine Zidane
      Midfielder Arribas appeared in Real Madrid’s last-16 Champions League tie against Atalanta in FebruaryCredit: Getty
      And Arribas has had a taste of first team action – mostly from the bench where he’s gathered minutes often as a late sub.
      Back in September, he made his debut against Real Sociedad – coming on for Vinicius Jr in the 91st minute.
      While his Champions League bow came in December, when he was introduced from the bench in a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
      WICKED LEFT-FOOT
      Those who have worked with Arribas have spoken of his low-centre of gravity and wicked left-foot.
      There have also been comparisons to another Real Madrid star.
      “He is a very precise player, you could tell he was very skilful, with that low centre of gravity that can remind you of the Isco or that type of player,” former coach Dani Poyatos told Fabrica Madrid.
      At 5ft 7in Arribas has a low centre of gravity and is blessed with a wicked left-foot
      Arribas has been compared to first team star Isco by his former coachCredit: Zuma Press

      “And on a football level, being more of a midfielder than a finisher, he showed a precision that attracted a lot of attention, without being the centre forward.
      “He understands second moves, second actions, very well. He is very intuitive, in what action or what second move there will be.”
      Zidane will be hopeful that intuition in front of goal will help his side’s cause in years to come.
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