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    Man Utd ace Daniel James’ Wag Ria Hughes is sports instructor who bought Wales winger a cockapoo for his birthday

    WHEN Daniel James signed for Manchester United, one of the first people to congratulate him was his girlfriend.
    Gorgeous Wag Ria Hughes jumped on to Instagram as soon as the Welsh wizard’s £15m move from Swansea was sealed last year and proudly gushed about his achievements – in an emotional show of support.

    Ria Hughes, who dates Daniel James, joined the Man Utd Wags in 2019Credit: Instagram @daniel_james97

    Hughes shows off her sporty physique in a bikiniCredit: Facebook

    Hughes has been dating James for three yearsCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

    For his 21st birthday Hughes bought James a puppyCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

    The pair have been dating for three years and appear to be completely smitten with one another, often sharing love-up snaps on social media.
    And they even have an adorable pooch together, which Hughes gave James for his 21st birthday, in 2018.
    And Hughes isn’t your typical Wag, either.
    A sports instructor by trade, she shouldn’t have any trouble fitting in with the beautiful Maja Nilsson – the wife of Victor Lindelof and United’s other Wags.

    The fitness fanatic worked at a local gymnastics club in Swansea before making the move to Manchester after James took the next step in his career in 2019.
    Joining them on their journey north was Cockapoo called Hugo.
    In November 2018, Hughes gave her beloved the cute pet as a present for his birthday.
    The winger shared an image on Instagram of balloons spelling out a birthday message with the dog sat with a bow around his neck.

    Hugo is the couple’s pet Cockapoo, bought for James’ 21st birthdayCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

    James was over the moon to get Hugo for his milestone birthdayCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

    He wrote: “My early birthday present from @riakatehughes don’t know how she kept this a secret after asking for a dog for so long couldn’t ask for anything better love you.”
    Like young lovers do, the pair enjoy enjoy travelling and a summer break away – and headed to Marbella for some much-needed sun last summer.
    Hughes and James also enjoyed BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend that summer.
    On leaving Swansea in 2019, James signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford worth around £67,000-per-week.
    And Hughes was giddy at the news, sharing her adoration with her 600,000 plus followers.

    James and Hughes are music lovers, pictured here attending BBC Radio 1’s Big WeekendCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

    Hughes took to Instagram to gush praise on James when he signed for Man UtdCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97

    Hughes should have no trouble fitting into United’s Wag circleCredit: Instagram @daniel_james97
    She wrote on Instagram: “Even after all these years you still manage to amaze me every single day.
    “You work so hard on and off the pitch at everything you do.
    “Your determination, your personality, how you deal with things, how selfless you are, how you treat people, your dedication, the ambition you have, just everything about you makes me so bloody proud.
    “What a dream of yours this is – I still can not believe it is happening.
    “I’m so lucky I get to watch you achieve your goals everyday. Forever grateful.
    “There is no better person who deserves this more. Keep working hard. Keep being you. I am so proud.”
    Hughes signed off her message telling her beau that she loves him.
    The pair could be on the move soon, though – with the winger out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
    A host of clubs are keen to bring him in on loan, with Brighton keen on signing James until the end of the season.
    The 17-cap Wales star has scored six goals in 53 games in all competitions for United.

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    Stunning TV presenter Melissa Satta-Boateng is the wife of ex-Tottenham and Barcelona star Kevin-Prince Boateng

    HAILING from Boston, Massachusetts to Sardinian parents, there’s no doubt Melissa Satta-Boateng was born with fire in her belly.
    The stunning Wag, who has been married to former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng since 2016, also isn’t afraid to talk about her sex life.

    Melissa Satta-Boateng is the stunning Wag of Kevin-Prince Boateng

    In fact, back in 2012 she once revealed why she thought her beau was always seeking treatment in the medical room.
    “The reason why he is always injured is because we have sex seven to ten times a week,” Satta-Boateng, 34, claimed.
    She added: “I’m afraid that’s the reason for the strain,” with Kevin-Prince out of action for most of that year with a thigh complaint.
    You can certainly think of worse ways to get injured.

    But Satta-Boateng herself has carved out her own unique career – starting with modelling in 2002.
    From presenting a Victoria’s Secret TV show special in 2009, her career on the small screen soon blossomed.
    She found herself working on a host of Italian shows, where she got to display her out-going personality.
    At the same time, Satta-Boateng appeared in sexy shoots with the likes of Maxim and Sports Illustrated.

    Melissa once claimed their active sex life was the reason for his injury problemsCredit: Getty – Contributor

    Melissa Satta-Boateng started out her own career as a modelCredit: Instagram

    Melissa Satta-Boateng once dated Italian soccer legend Christian VieriCredit: Instagram

    She has since become one of Italy’s top TV presentersCredit: Instagram

    Then came a high-profile relationship with Italian legend Christian Vieri, which ended in 2011 after she allegedly had an affair.
    Later that year, Satta-Boateng was engaged to Italian businessman Gianluca Vacchi.
    However, a month after that she was photographed going into a hotel late at night with basketball legend Kobe Bryant, which led to his wife Vanessa Bryant filing for divorce.
    But she has since found happiness with Kevin-Prince, and the hot couple had a child together in 2014 called Maddox Prince.
    While life off the pitch has been peachy for the footballer, his time on the pitch has been a bit different.
    Having enjoyed spells at Tottenham and AC Milan earlier in his career – as well as a shock loan stint at Barcelona in 2019 – Boateng is now at Serie B side Monza after struggling at Fiorentina and Besiktas last season.

    In 2011 Satta-Boateng caused controversy when she was seen with basketball legend Kobe BryantCredit: Instagram

    Satta-Boateng was engaged at the time of a late-night rendez vous with BryantCredit: Instagram

    Kevin Prince and Melissa Satta-Boateng married in 2016Credit: Instagram

    Melissa and Kevin-Prince had a child together, son Maddox PrinceCredit: Instagram

    A long-distance relationship is testing Melissa Satta-Boateng’s romance with her footballer beauCredit: Instagram

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    As Wayne Rooney’s son Kai joins Man Utd: Neville, Zidane, Gullit, Maldini, and sons aiming to follow in dad’s footsteps

    WAYNE ROONEY’S son Kai is the latest boy wonder looking to fill the boots of his famous father.
    Proud dad Wazza announced the news this week his 11-year-old had penned a deal with Manchester United as he shared a snap of him and Coleen alongside the boy wonder. 

    Wayne Rooney’s son Kai signed for Manchester United this weekCredit: Instagram

    Justin Kluivert, son of Patrick, is one of a group of young footballers aiming to follow in their fathers’ legendary footstepsCredit: Instagram @patrickkluivert9

    But he won’t be the first son looking to fulfill the great expectations they were born with.
    Offspring of legends like Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Kluivert are also looking to make their own way in the footballing world while dealing with the pressure of their iconic surnames.
    And Maxim Gullit, son of Ruud and great nephew of Johan Cruyff, became the latest last year when he came off the bench for Jong AZ Alkmaar for his first taste of senior action.
    Here, SunSport takes a look at the 12 other youngsters aiming to follow in their fathers’ giant footsteps:

    Joe van der Sar, 22

    Joe van Der Sar, left, is son of Man United legend Edwin
    Joe van der Sar is the son of legendary father Edwin.
    Joe began his career at Man United, where his dad starred for six years, and then moved on to Noordwijk before signing for Ajax in 2013 where Edwin is CEO.
    These are giant gloves to fill and the expectations are high. He’s now back at Noordwijk aiming to work his way to the top.
    Maxim Gullit, 19

    Maxim Gullit, left, is son of Chelsea icon Ruud, right, and great nephew of Johann Cruyff
    Son of Ruud and great nephew of Johan Cruyff, Maxim Gullit could hardly hope for better footballing genes.

    Maxim, a defender and son of Estelle Cruyff, predominantly played for AZ’s Under-19 side in 2018/19 – but was handed an Easter treat – being called up a level.
    The talented teen came on for the final 19 minutes of the AZ second team’s clash with champions Twente in the Netherlands’ second tier and helped his side keep a clean sheet.
    He has since gone on to become a regular for their Under-21 side this season, while he made his debut for the first team in the Europa League against HNK Rijeka in the Europa League in October.
    Zidane (Luca, Enzo & Theo)

    Zinedine Zidane has three footballer sons but Luca, left, was handed a Real Madrid debut by his dad in March last year
    Zinedine Zidane has three sons aiming to follow in his giant footsteps.
    Midfielder Enzo, 25, was most recently at Almeria, and 18-year-old Theo is looking to develop in Real Madrid’s academy.
    Goalkeeper Luca, 22, made two appearances for Los Blancos, but he left in search of game time.
    He is now at second-tier side Rayo Vallecano.
    Gudjohnsen (Andri Lucas, Sveinn Aron & Daniel Tristan)

    Eidur Gudjohnsen has three sons aiming to make it in football including Andri Lucas, left, at Real Madrid
    Former Chelsea, Tottenham and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has one son at Real Madrid, one son at Barca and another in Italy.
    Sveinn, 22, and the spitting image of his father, is on loan at Danish outfit OB from Serie B side Spezia while younger brother Andri Lucas is in the big time at the Bernabeu.
    The 18-year-old, who is starring for Iceland’s U19s, joined Real’s La Fabrica academy in Valdebas last summer while 12-year-old Daniel Tristan is in Barca’s Infant B.
    Eidur famously came on for his father, Arnor, while playing for Iceland, in 1996.
    Tyrese Campbell, 20

    Stoke’s Tyrese Campbell, left, is son of former Arsenal, Everton and West Brom striker Kevin
    Stoke’s young star Tyrese Campbell made a huge breakthrough last season – appearing 33 times in the Championship for the Potters.
    The forward, who joined Stoke from Man City’s academy in 2016, is son of former Arsenal, Everton and West Brom striker Kevin Campbell.
    Tyrese scored his first goals for Stoke in the FA Cup last season before being loaned out to League One Shrewsbury for the remainder of the campaign.
    He bagged five goals for the Shrews, and managed nine in the Championship and now regularly starts for the Potters.
    Harvey Neville, 18

    Harvey Neville, left, has good family genes with father Phil, right, and uncle Gary ex Man United players
    With TWO Manchester United Treble winners as father (Phil) and uncle (Gary), plus England’s netball head coach for an aunt (Tracey), there was little chance of Harvey going into auditing.
    Harvey, who plays in midfield or on the wing, began his career at United before moving to rivals City where he won the Premier League International Tournament as an Under-13.
    He moved to Valencia when his father and uncle took charge of the first-team before returning to Old Trafford in 2018.
    Maurizio Pochettino, 19

    Tottenham’s Maurizio Pochettino, left, was (almost) named after his father Spurs boss Mauricio
    Definitely a name that Tottenham fans can immediately warm to, Maurizio is the offspring of former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.
    And the Argentine youngster, described as a wide player with an eye for goal, has continued to play for the Lilywhites last term – despite his dad getting the sack in November 2019.
    He even signed a new contract with the club earlier this year.
    Justin Kluivert, 21

    Justin Kluivert, left, is already showing the talents of his father Patrick who was a Barcelona striker
    The name may have got him noticed but it is Justin Kluivert’s talent that has seen him thrive at such a young age.
    Son of Patrick, left winger Justin was nurtured by the Ajax academy and is now starring in Serie A for Italian side Roma after signing in 2018 for £14.9million.
    Manchester United were also believed to be after the youngster – who bagged five goals and two assists last campaign.
    He is currently on loan at RB Leipzig, where he has enjoyed a return to top form.
    Daniel Maldini, 19

    Daniel Maldini, left, is following in the footsteps of father Paolo, right, and grandfather Cesare at AC Milan
    The Maldini dynasty continues, with Daniel following in father Paolo and grandfather Cesare’s footsteps in Milan.
    Daniel operates at the opposite end of the pitch to his father and has displayed his talents as a second striker.
    The talented teen made his first-team debut against Hellas Verona in Serie A – becoming the third generation of Maldini’s to play for AC Milan.
    Giovanni Simeone, 25

    Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone’s son Giovanni, left, is a winger at Italian side Fiorentina
    Son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego, Giovanni is one of the few in this group to have already established themselves.
    Usually deployed as a second striker, Giovanni has broken into the Argentina team where he has been capped on five occasions.
    He joined Cagliari in the summer after a successful loan spell where he has scored five goals in six Serie A matches.
    Erling Haaland, 20

    Former Man City man Alf-Inge Haaland, right, has a son Erling, left, who is starring at Dortmund

    Erling Haaland, son of Man City’s Alf-Inge whose career was ended after a horror tackle from Manchester United legend Roy Keane, is one of Europe’s hottest properties.
    The 20-year-old was mentored by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde, before smashing in the goals for RB Salzburg.
    The hulking centre forward then rejected interest from the Red Devils and moved to Borussia Dortmund in January, and he has not stopped scoring since.
    Sydney van Hooijdonk, 20

    Sydney van Hooijdonk, left, could be on the move to a British side in January
    Son of former Nottingham Forest striker Pierre, the 20-year-old has been in fine form for NAC Breda in the Dutch second tier this season.
    The towering centre-forward has chipped in with eight goals and two assists in 12 outings.
    And football fans could see him in the UK in the New Year with Forest, Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday all keen on signing him.

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    11 forgotten Chelsea players still on their books, including Musonda, Pantic, Kenedy, Baker, Rahman and Van Ginkel

    ASTONISHINGLY, Chelsea have 32 players out on loan at other clubs this season.
    While more of their stars that aren’t playing first team football, and couldn’t get a move elsewhere, might be playing with the reserves.

    Charly Musonda is one of a number of forgotten Chelsea starsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    There will be some, of course, you remember. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ethan Ampadu and Michy Batshuayi spring to mind.
    And then there are others you would’ve completely forgotten about.
    Here’s 11 Blues stars still on the books at Stamford Bridge rival fans might be tempted to chant, ‘Who are ya?”
    CHARLY MUSONDA
    Now 24, the Belgium midfielder has been with the club since 2012, making seven appearances in all competitions.

    But Musonda, once a highly-rated prospect, hasn’t appeared since 2018 and was loaned out to Dutch side Vitesse last season.
    And that’s because of a crippling knee injury that has kept him sidelined for 15 months.
    Musonda is now back in training, but his future at Stamford Bridge remains unclear.

    Musonda has worked his way back to fitness after a 15-month injury lay offCredit: https://www.instagram.com/musonda/?hl=en
    VICTOR MOSES
    Under Antonio Conte, Moses was reborn playing as a wing-back.

    But under Maurizio Sarri he was frozen out, and Lampard has favoured more conventional defenders in the full back positions.
    Moses enjoyed a loan at Inter Milan, where he was reunited with Conte.
    Now, he’s at Spartak Moscow.

    Victor Moses is still a Chelsea player despite being frozen out by Sarri and LampardCredit: Getty – Contributor
    LUCAS PIAZON
    Incredibly, Brazilian winger Piazon is on his seventh loan.
    Now 26, he’s plying his trade in Portugal at Rio Ave, after spells at Malaga, Vitesse, Frankfurt, Reading, Fulham, and Chievo.
    Bizarrely, he signed a contract extension with the Blues in 2019, after stating he believed he had no future at the club just months earlier.
    Chelsea reportedly wouldn’t let him walk away for free, so he signed a new deal to get another loan away.

    Lucas Piazon has been loaned seven timesCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    MARCO VAN GINKEL
    Signed in 2013 from Vitesse Arnhem for £9million, the Dutch midfielder suffered a serious knee injury at the beginning of his Chelsea career.
    Van Ginkel then struggled to re-establish himself in the first team set-up, and was loaned to AC Milan, Stoke, and for four seasons at PSV.
    However his progress has been hampered by a serious ACL injury, and he hasn’t played a single game since May 2018.
    However he is back on loan at PSV, having signed a one-year deal with Chelsea last summer, in the hope he can resurrect his career.
    The Dutch international has 31 goals in 64 games in loan spells from 2015 to today.

    Marco van Ginkel is a forgotten man at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    KENEDY
    The Brazilian appeared 20 times in all competitions the season he signed for Chelsea in 2014-15 for a fee of around £6.3million.
    But again he found himself loaned out, to Watford in 2016 and Newcastle for two consecutive seasons from 2017.
    In recent seasons he’s left our shores to play in La Liga for Getafe and Granada.
    However, he’s still on Chelsea’s books.

    Kenedy is still on Chelsea’s books but hasn’t played for the Blues since 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    LEWIS BAKER
    Former Luton youth star Baker, 25, has played just once for Chelsea – during the 2013-14 season.
    The following season, because of the assistance of then-boss Jose Mourinho, he was given a Premier League winner’s medal, despite never playing a game.
    After loan spells with seven different clubs, he’s now in Turkey with Trabzonspor.
    A chance at Chelsea seems unlikely now.

    Lewis Baker has made just one appearance for ChelseaCredit: Getty – Contributor
    DANILO PANTIC
    The Serbian midfielder was signed by the Blues in 2015 from Partizan.
    Capped at various youth levels, he was scouted by Juventus before Chelsea pounced on him for £1.25million.
    But Pantic has yet to make a senior appearance for the club, and is now highly unlikely to.
    He’s currently playing in Hungary with Čukarički.
    MATT MIAZGA
    When the American international made his debut for the club in 2016 and impressed in a 4-0 win over Aston Villa, it looked like Chelsea had found an imposing centre half to partner John Terry.
    But in Miazga’s second game he was subbed off at half-time against Swansea.
    The £3.5million signing from NY Red Bulls is on loan at Anderlecht currently.
    The 25-year-old has 20 caps for the USA to his name.

    Matt Miazga is currently on loan at AnderlechtCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    BABA RAHMAN
    The Ghanaian left-back cost Chelsea a whopping £14million, potentially rising to £22million in 2015.
    But the move from FC Augsburg never really worked out for Rahman, and he has made just 23 appearances for the club – his last in 2016.
    Rahman spent three years on loan at Schalke, a season at Reims and then at Mallorca last term.
    Chelsea fans could be forgiven for forgetting he’s still with the club.

    Baba Rahman cost Chelsea an initial fee of £14millionCredit: AFP or licensors
    JAMAL BLACKMAN
    Once considered a hot prospect, Blackman is now 26.
    He suffered the cruel indignity of a serious knee injury on loan at Leeds, where it looked like he might establish himself under Marcelo Bielsa in 2018.
    This season, Blackman has been impressing at Rotherham United in the Championship.
    Maybe there’s a future for him at Stamford Bridge?

    Jamal Blackman is rebuilding his career at RotherhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    IZZY BROWN
    Jose Mourinho rated him, handing Brown his debut in 2015 in a 3-0 defeat to West Brom.
    However, the attacking midfielder hasn’t made an appearance for the club since.

    Instead he’s been loaned out to a variety of clubs, including Huddersfield Town, Brighton, Leeds and Luton last year.
    This term, he’s at Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the season, where he has impressed so far.
    At 23, his time in West London might be coming to an end.

    Izzy Brown’s career at Chelsea may be coming to an end but he’s still on their booksCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    Chelsea wonderkid Charlie Webster, 16, has been labelled the ‘next Jadon Sancho’ and amazed Kevin De Bruyne in KDB Cup

    THE future’s bright if you’re a Chelsea fan.
    The Blues were enjoying the emergence a number of youth products in their first team earlier this year before coronavirus turned the world upside down.

    Chelsea wonderkid Charlie Webster is wanted by Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    Tammy Abraham came of age last season, Reece James showed his mettle, Fikayo Tomori revealed his potential, and Billy Gilmour even had the hard-to-please Roy Keane singing his praises.
    And now, there’s another name you can add to the list of youngsters hoping to get their chance under Frank Lampard.
    England’s Charlie Webster, 16, is a rising star at Stamford Bridge, and is already wanted by Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
    That’s why he’s been dubbed the ‘next Jadon Sancho’.

    MAKING AN IMPRESSION
    Last year, at just 15, Webster had Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne wowed by his ability.
    The setting was the prestigious KDB Cup – an international U15 tournament named after the Belgium ace – with the midfielder as the guest of honour.
    Players from clubs including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and PSG were on show – all desperate to impress.
    It was Chelsea that ended up being victorious – beating Racing Genk on penalties after an exciting 2-2 draw.

    Star of the show was Webster, and his performances didn’t go unnoticed.

    Blues starlet Webster has been called the ‘next Jadon Sancho’

    Webster starred at the KDB Cup in 2019

    He was awarded player of the tournament – winning a golden ball, as well as a signed De Bruyne shirt.
    One feels it could be the first of many awards headed Webster’s way in the future.
    A CULTURED MIDFIELDER
    In similar vein to Billy Gilmour, Webster is a cultured midfielder – good on the ball and smart in possession.
    However, unlike the Scot who prefers to dictate play from deep – Webster likes to get in the box and score goals.
    He started playing football at the Pezzaz Street Soccer academy, which have bases in Wiltshire and Hampshire, before joining Chelsea in 2016 at the age of 12.
    Coaches there believe he has a bright future in the game, and in the past Webster has spoken about his football dream.
    “Obviously, it’s to play for this brilliant club,” he told a reporter at the KDB Cup after starring for the Blues.

    Webster is a cultured midfielder, good on the ball and in possession

    In the past Webster has said it was his dream to play for “brilliant” ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    LEADING BY EXAMPLE
    Webster’s qualities have seen him earmarked as a leader.
    Last year, he captained England’s U16 team in a match against Republic of Ireland – scoring his first international goal.

    He’s also played for the Three Lions’ U17s – coming off the bench in a 4-1 rout over the USA back in February.
    And that was the same month Webster made his U18 Premier League debut for Chelsea against Southampton.
    With Lampard giving the kids a go and with fixtures coming thick and fast this year, it might not be long before Webster gets the opportunity to impress at first team level.

    Webster has captained England at U16 level

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    Jose Mourinho’s funny Instagram posts, from eating popcorn to calling Spurs stars out for their mobile phone obsession

    WHO knew Jose Mourinho was this funny?
    The Tottenham boss, normally known for his serious demeanour, has shown he has a lighter side to his personality.

    Jose Mourinho is game for a laugh on his Instagram pageCredit: Rex Features

    The self-christened Special One has regained his joy for football with Spurs, guiding the North London club to top spot in the Premier League.
    And he has a hilarious Instagram page that just keeps on giving.
    Although he joined the social media network back in February, it hasn’t been until this season he’s really kicked on with it.
    But now, it’s going from strength to strength – gaining 1.5million followers. Here’s his funniest posts.

    MOVIE TIME
    One thing that’s prevalent about Mourinho’s Instagram posts is his love of snacking.
    European football might bring glory on a bigger stage, but it also brings more travelling.
    But that doesn’t bother the Portuguese manager.
    No, he’ll settle for a bag of popcorn and a movie. Apparently in this post he was watching ‘Legend’ – the Tom Hardy film about the Krays.

    Maybe he thought it was about him?

    Mourinho enjoys a movie and some popcorn on his flightCredit: Instagram @josemourinho

    Snacking is a running theme of Mourinho’s instagram
    SAD FACE
    Even when Jose is lamenting his team’s inability to beat Royal Antwerp in a post, he’s funnier than Lee Evans on helium.
    “Bad performances deserve bad results. Hope everyone in this bus is as sad as I am,” he writes as a caption alongside an image of him slumped on the team bus.
    “Tomorrow 11am training,” he warns.
    He seems to be on the bus alone, mind, so it’s a wonder if they ever got to training.

    Mourinho was unintentionally funny when expressing his sadness after defeatCredit: Instagram @josemourinho
    PHONE A FRIEND
    Technology plays a big part in the dressing room at Spurs.
    After a game it’s not uncommon for their stars to text family and friends after a big win.
    And Mourinho was quick to point it out with this brilliant take on the modern day footballers.
    “After a great victory in a really hard match… Sign of the times,” he wrote finishing off the caption with mobile phone emojis.

    CROSSBAR CHALLENGE
    In one of the most bizarre moments of the season, Spurs had to ask the goal frames to be changed before their Europa League win against Shkendija after discovering they were too small.
    Nothing, of course, gets past 5ft 9in Mourinho who pointed out the size difference.
    He quipped: “I thought I had grown but then I realised the goal was 5 centimetres lower.”
    Amusingly, he got Hugo Lloris to demonstrate that fact too.

    Hugo Lloris was brought in for comic effect to demonstrate the small goal frames
    A GOOD READ
    Perhaps a bit of product placement for a mate, who knows.
    But in his downtime, Mourinho showed us he loves reading up about the game’s all-time greats.
    Sat cross-legged, he dives into Bulgarian legend Hristo Stoichkov’s book.
    “Friends for more than 20 years..In Plovdiv a surprise gift/his autobiography/special8,” he captioned the snap.

    BALL BOY
    Dropping a 3-0 lead against West Ham with eight minutes to go would normally be inexcusable for Mourinho.
    And you can bet he was probably livid. But this is a master of mind games, who knows how to deflect the headlines.
    Here, after the West Ham collapse, he simply compared the balls to Europa League titles. Respect, man.
    He wrote: “3 balls… The 3 goals we conceded against West Ham? The 3 amazing goals we scored against them? Or the 2 Europa leagues I have in the pocket and the 3rd one I am ready to fight for?”

    Mourinho is eyeing up a third Europa League title with SpursCredit: Instagram @josemourinho
    SHOE CLEAN
    Never before has a man cleaning his shoes looked so riveting.
    Jose posted this hilarious video, dusting off his loafers after he was stood on a muddy touchline.
    “When you play with a new pair of shoes,” he revealed as he uses a towel for a thoroughly good clean.
    However, the clincher is the little dance Mourinho let’s out to the music playing over the Tannoy system.

    HAMMING IT UP
    Mourinho is a man of his word.
    After Sergio Reguilon put in an outstanding display keeping Riyad Mahrez quiet in Spurs’ 2-0 win over Manchester City’, the gaffer gifted him a giant joint of Iberico ham.
    “A promise is a promise. It costed me £500 but I keep my promises.”
    What will he give his squad if they win the title?

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    Inside Neymar’s swanky Paris lifestyle, living in a £6.5m home once owned by Gerard Depardieu and driving £250k Ferrari

    IT’S a life fit for the world’s most expensive footballer.
    Neymar, 28, is facing another spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken ankle playing for PSG at home to Lyon.

    Neymar is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines for PSG after his latest injuryCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

    But that will give the Brazilian plenty of time to enjoy a lavish lifestyle in Paris.
    The forward, who is out of contract in 2021, is believed to have settled in the French capital, after reportedly struggling at first.
    And he’s got his favourite haunts, including an exclusive nightclub, Brazilian restaurant, as well as the Parc des Princes – all close to his £6.5million home.
    Here’s how Neymar lives his life.

    HIS HOME
    In 2017, Neymar moved into a stunning five-storey mansion that’s worth £6.5million.
    Once an architects home, it was built in the 1950s and lies 10 miles from the centre of Paris.
    Built across 10,800 square-feet, it boasts a giant indoor swimming pool in the basement – complete with sun loungers and a view out onto the sprawling 5,000 square-metre garden.
    In addition there is a sauna, Turkish bath and massive games room to have fun with his pals.

    Legendary French actor Gerard Depardieu was was believed to be a former owner.

    Neymar lives in a stunning £6.5m mansion

    The home boasts an indoor pool

    Gerard Depardieu was a former owner of Neymar’s homeCredit: EPA
    But Neymar doesn’t own it himself. Instead, he’s paying a reported £12,800 a month to rent the property.
    With his salary around the £550,000-per-week mark, that doesn’t even make a dent in his monthly take home.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    To celebrate turning 28, Neymar rented his favourite nightclub for an exclusive bash.
    YOYO, which is barely half a mile from the Eiffel Tower, was the scene for his all-white party in the Parisian hotspot back in February.
    Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and ex-Manchester United ace Ander Herrera turned out in force despite the heavy rain.
    And it was clearly a night to remember for Neymar, who looked dapper in a white hat.
    Over the years, some of the world’s best DJs have appeared at YOYO, including Dimitri From Paris and Trentemöller.

    Neymar celebrated his 28th birthday at YOYO nightclubCredit: Refer to Caption

    The theme of the party was to dress all-whiteCredit: Refer to Caption

    Neymar is a regular at YOYO, which he rented for his birthdayCredit: The Mega Agency
    EATING OUT
    Like many Brazilians, Neymar loves eating steak.
    Whenever he’s in Dubai, he heads straight to Salt Bae’s Nusr-Et Steakhouse for a fillet mignon.
    And in Paris, he’s got BOTECO – a restaurant that serves Brazilian cuisine, including fresh meat, and is reasonably priced with mains costing around £12.
    “I love Boteco, a fantastic little Brazilian restaurant and cocktail bar,” Neymar told Emirates.com.
    “More importantly, it’s very authentic, too.”
    Diners have scored the restaurant four and a half stars on TripAdvisor, raving about the drinks and delicious tapas.

    BOTECO is Neymar’s favourite restaurant in ParisCredit: Tripadvisor

    The Brazilian restaurant is relaxed and serves authentic cuisineCredit: Tripadvisor

    Neymar has revealed he is a fan of BOTECO’s cocktails

    Tapas is the order of the dad at BOTECO
    FAST CARS
    Thanks to his huge salary, Neymar can afford the best cars in the world.
    And he has a penchant for Ferraris, owning a GTC4 Lusso worth £250,000 as well as a 455 Italia that costs £165,000.
    But it’s not just wheels the ex-Barcelona ace loves. He’s also got a fondness for wings.

    Neymar is reportedly the proud owner of a £6million Cessna 680 jet.
    The private set of wings can transport up to 12 of his mates and has a maximum flying range of 3,190 miles.
    He was also said to have owned another private jet and a luxury yacht, but they were reportedly seized in 2015 after an investigation into his tax affairs.

    Neymar on the bonnet of his £250,000 FerrariCredit: Instagram

    Neymar reportedly owns a jet worth six million poundsCredit: Reuters

    Travelling in style is the ultimate indulgence for NeymarCredit: Instagram @PSG

    Neymar, with son Davi Lucca, is using the Cessna 680 jetCredit: Instagram, @neymarjr

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