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    Net worth of Sidemen revealed with KSI wealthiest of the YouTube stars and another raking in millions from side hustle

    FROM humble beginnings, the Sidemen have enjoyed a remarkable rise to fame.Founded in 2013, the group is comprised of seven members who go by the names; KSI, Miniminter, Vikkstar123, Zerkaa, Behzinga, W2S and TBJZL.
    The Sidemen have over 130million followers across their YouTube channelsCredit: Instagram @sidemen
    Each has compiled huge fanbases with millions of followers, with well over 130million subscribers over their collective YouTube channels.
    This success has seen them attain a considerable net worth of over £44million – with the group dipping their toes into clothing, books, fast food and vodka.

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    But each has forged their own path on this road as they prepare for the biggest Sidemen Charity Match to date on Saturday.
    Below we have had a look at the net worth of each member and their side hustles.
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    KSI – £20million
    KSI has more than 40million subscribers to his YouTube channelCredit: Rex
    KSI, real name JJ Olatunji, is the biggest name in the Sidemen.
    He has diversified his portfolio away from FIFA videos to music, films, influencer boxing and PRIME Hydration.
    KSI is lined up to face Love Island star Tommy Fury on October 14, while his rival-turned-business partner Logan Paul has claimed PRIME had earned $250million (£199m) in its first year.
    Alone JJ has more than 40million fans on YouTube.
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    Miniminter – £9million
    Miniminter knew KSI from schoolCredit: INSTAGRAM
    A schoolboy friend of KSI’s from back in Berkhamsted, Herts, Miniminter, or Simon Minter, has an impressive career of his own.
    Starting out with FIFA videos, he now has over ten million followers on his main YouTube channel and has starred alongside a number of huge names including Ben Foster.
    Away from the platform he has amassed a huge property empire and impressive car collection.
    He also maintains an impressive grind towards content creation, continuing to stream on Twitch and upload videos frequently.
    Vikkstar123 – £8million
    Vikkstar123 made his name away from FIFACredit: Twitter
    Vikkstar123, or Vikram Barn, is unique among the Sidemen in that he did not start his career making FIFA and football videos.
    Instead, he made his name through Minecraft – another huge game in its own right – though has had his share of highlights starring in the groups various football videos.
    He still profits from the game today, raking in £2m from Minecraft servers he owns.
    Like Simon, Vik is a savvy property investor as well.
    W2S – £4million
    Wroetoshaw has been dubbed the ‘fearless Sideman’Credit: Instagram @wroetoshaw
    Wroetoshaw, also known as W2S or Harry Lewis, has been dubbed as the “fearless Sideman” thanks to his often outrageous acts in videos.
    Bar KSI, Harry was the largest of the groups FIFA content creators with a whopping 16.3m subs on his main YouTube channel.
    However, he has not uploaded to the page in over three years.
    He has been known to possess a number of luxury cars and Harry’s involvement in the Sidemen has seen his net worth given a handy boost.
    Zerkaa – £3million
    Zerkaa was once an editor for KSICredit: Instagram @zerkaa
    Zerkaa, real name Josh Bradley, has his own impressive following of 4.7m subs on YouTube.
    While he has a number of gaming series which remain ongoing to this day, it was not always like that.
    Once upon a time, Zerkaa edited KSI’s videos. But since then he has become huge in the podcasting game, with feature length episodes of up to two hours long.
    Josh is often seen streaming on Twitch, while he is frequently sponsored by a number of well-known brands.
    Behzinga – £3million
    Behzinga coined the name of the groupCredit: Instagram
    Bezhinga, also known as Ethan Payne, was the brainchild of the group’s name.
    He also started out as a FIFA content creator giving him nearly five million subs on his main channel.
    Ethan went on an inspiring fitness journey that saw him lose 79lbs by December 2019.
    Since then he has moved towards more content based around his fitness journey.
    TBJZL – £1.2million
    TBJZL went on trial with Crawley last seasonCredit: Instagram @tobjizzle
    The least wealthy of the Sidemen, TBJZL or Tobi Brown, still has a mouthwatering net worth of well over a million pounds, alongside a YouTube channel with just under five million subs.
    Tobi started out with gaming videos like the others, but his particular talents in football paid dividends for him and his brother following last year’s Sidemen Charity Match.
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    After a starring display during the game, he was handed a trial by Crawley Town.
    And while he was ultimately not selected for the club’s FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley last season, he was grateful for the opportunity. More

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    I’m an ex-Man Utd and England star, the Sidemen stars ‘absolutely killed’ me when we played against each other

    BEN FOSTER was left stunned when he faced off against two Sidemen Charity Match stars. The former Manchester United and England goalkeeper paired up with FIFA YouTuber’s Chris MD and Miniminter for a free-kick challenge in 2021.
    Ben Foster used to turn out for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    Foster paired up with YouTuber’s Miniminter, left, and Chris MD, middleCredit: Facebook @TheCyclingGK
    Foster faced them in a free-kick challengeCredit: Facebook @TheCyclingGK
    The video, shared to Foster’s The Cycling GK social media pages, saw him face ten shots (five from each) from various shooting positions outside of the penalty area with a wall in place.
    Chris MD, who has almost six million subscribers on YouTube, stepped up to take first, with Miniminter – who has over ten million subs – taking second.
    And to everyone’s surprise, Chris buried a shot into the top corner leaving the then Watford goalkeeper on the floor in shock.
    Foster, 40, made sure to get his own back by stopping the next six shots from going into the net.
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    However, he was powerless to stop Miniminter’s fourth shot which curled around the wall and into the bottom corner with Foster rooted to the spot.
    The goalie found himself conceding again straight away as Chris buried a free-kick into the top right corner despite Foster getting a hand to it.
    After the goal Foster joked: “I am in the middle of off-season. I haven’t trained or caught a ball.
    “It’s probably been about six weeks or something so far so its understandable really, to be fair.”
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    Foster faced ten shots against themCredit: Facebook @TheCyclingGK
    The pair managed to get some shots past himCredit: Facebook @TheCyclingGK
    Foster said he was ‘absolutely killed’ by themCredit: Facebook @TheCyclingGK
    The final shot of the video went wide from Miniminter, but Foster was still in disbelief at the quality he had been put up against.
    He said: “I fully expected no goals there. And you’ve absolutely killed me.
    “Standard was incredible, I’m proud of you both. Well done.”
    Foster has collaborated with other YouTube stars in recent years, and it would be far from surprising to see him do it again following his shock retirement at Wrexham last month.
    In the meantime, both Miniminter and Chris MD will be in action during this Saturday’s Sidemen Charity Match.
    After the success of last year’s game which raised £1million for charity and was streamed 34 million times, organisers have gone bigger and bolder.
    This time around the match is being held at West Ham’s London Stadium – which has sold out it’s 62,000 seat allocation.
    It include huge viral stars including KSI, IShowSpeed, Theo Baker and Kai Cenat. More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn risks Instagram ban with busty display in see-through lace outfit

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN is continuing to enjoy her sunmer holidays – and her fans are enjoying them too.The influencer is currently in Santorini, Greece, where she has been spending a lot of time.
    The influencer risked an Instagram ban with her latest snapsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    As the outfit left very little to the imaginationCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia is currently in Santorini, GreeceCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She rose to fame during KSI’s fight against Joe FournierCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She posted a snap from the holiday in a matching sequin top and skirt by the pool.
    It was accompanied by the caption: “Sunset swim.”
    Llewellyn rose to fame as part of KSI’s Misfits boxing agency.
    She caught the eye as a ring girl during the YouTuber’s boxing match against Joe Fournier in May.
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    After shooting to fame, she has garnered a considerable social media following.
    The influencer now boasts 565,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 700k on TikTok – but she risked getting banned from the former with latest post which almost bares all.
    Fans were quick to heap praise on her latest snap from her holiday to the luxurious Santorini.
    One fan said: “So gorgeous.”
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    Llewellyn has spent the last few months in SantoriniCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn
    Another wrote: “Love the look.”
    A third wrote: “Beyond beautiful.”
    While a fourth added: “Obsessed.”
    A fifth chimed in: “Such a babe.”
    Prior to Apollonia’s work as a ring girl, she was also a Page 3 model – where she earned the nickname Barbi.
    The influencer has 565,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Jake Paul promises he will make huge KSI grudge match happen but says rival is ‘hiding’ from fight

    JAKE PAUL has promised to make sure he finally fights KSI but claimed his rival is hiding behind contract clauses. The YouTubers-turned boxers have rivalled ever since KSI beat Jake’s brother Logan in their 2019 rematch following their draw a year earlier.
    Jake Paul has promised to make sure he finally fights KSICredit: Getty
    KSI has been accused of ‘hiding’ from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Reuters
    But KSI has since teamed up with Logan to form the surging drinks company Prime – which has caused friction with Jake.
    It has set the stage for the mother of all grudge matches in the influencer boxing space but no deal has been struck.
    And while speaking to Twitch streamer Adin Ross, Jake claimed there is only one man to blame for that.
    He said: “It’s gonna happen, it I mean it has to happen. It has to happen, we’ll make it happen, for sure.
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    “I’ve been trying to do it, man. He then goes online and like lies about it. Certain clauses and stuff.
    “What happens in boxing is if they don’t really want to do it, they just hide behind all these crazy clauses to make it seem like it’s the contract that’s holding everything up but really it’s the person who doesn’t want to do it.
    “And it’s like look, I’ve fought everybody, every single time. Anyone who asks to fight me, I did the deal, I made it happen.
    “They want ten round? OK, cool. They want this? OK, let’s f***ing do it. So I make these fights happen back to back to back to back for past three-and-a-half years.
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    “And people think that I’m the one that wouldn’t make it happen? It’s like, come on guys let’s be realistic here.
    “And I told them, I’ll do it in the UK, you can be the A-side, I don’t give a f*** about any of that.
    “So it’s like, where is the contract hold up? Oh no, you just don’t want to do it.”
    KSI’s manager Mams Taylor hit back: “Does this guy actually ever stop lying? It’s so natural to him it’s scary.”
    Jake, 26, was beaten for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
    But he snubbed a rematch to instead return in August to beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, over ten rounds.
    Now Fury is set to fight KSI, 30, on October 14 in Manchester with Jake set to be in attendance with Logan, 28, fighting on the undercard.
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    I’m an ex-Arsenal star and played FIFA with KSI – millions watched it and he’s now worth £20m but I didn’t earn a penny

    EMMANUEL FRIMPONG has claimed he was not paid for collaborating with internet sensation KSI. The ex-Arsenal midfielder starred in a number of videos on KSI’s YouTube channel in the early 2010s.
    Emmanuel Frimpong revealed he didn’t get paid for starring in KSI videosCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    KSI is now worth £20millionCredit: Darren Fletcher
    The pair faced off with each other playing FIFA in the early 2010sCredit: YouTube/KSI
    The videos saw them face off with each other in a number of videos on the FIFA video game series – re-branded this year to EA Sports FC.
    Speaking to BettingSites.co.uk about the link-up, Frimpong said: ” I did make videos with KSI around 12 years ago, when he was coming up in the YouTube scene, and now he’s done very well for himself.
    “We don’t talk because we’re not close friends but follow each other on social media because we have previously worked together.
    “If I did message him, I think he would be humble enough to message me back, but we have nothing to talk about!
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    “I congratulate him and wish him even more success because what he’s done and where he has come from is amazing.”
    YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has amassed a huge following online, with more than 40million fans across his YouTube channels and nearly 34m on other major social media.
    His popularity has also helped him obtain a sizeable fortune, with the 30-year-old estimated to be worth a whopping £20m.
    However, Frimpong, 31, has revealed he was not paid for his appearances in some of the vids, despite them being watched by millions of people.
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    Frimpong left Arsenal in 2014Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    He added: “KSI didn’t pay me for the last couple of FIFA videos I did with him years ago, so I might have to give him a message and ask for it now!
    “I always looked to work with people who were talented like KSI, but I don’t think we can have another round of FIFA because he’s moved on from that type of content.”
    Frimpong made 16 appearances for Arsenal after emerging from the club’s academy.
    He would go on to leave in 2014 following loan transfers to Charlton, Fulham and Barnsley, before retiring in 2018 due to a persistent knee injury.
    KSI, despite building his name from gaming in his bedroom as a teen, is now just as well known for his exploits into music, films, influencer boxing and business ventures such as PRIME Hydration.
    KSI is lined up to fight Love Island star Tommy Fury on October 14.
    But before that he is due to star in the Sidemen Charity Match on Saturday.
    Last year saw a 15-goal thriller at Charlton’s The Valley which raised an incredible £1m for charities.
    And this year they are hoping to top that, upgrading their venue to West Ham’s London Stadium which sold out it’s 62,000 allocation.
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    Who is Antony’s ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin?

    GABRIELA Cavallin is a social media influencer who used to date Manchester United’s £85million winger Antony.But who is Gabriela and when did she date the football star?
    Selfie posted by Gabriela Cavallin, ex-girlfriend of Man Utd’s Antony, on InstagramCredit: Instagram
    Who is Gabriela Cavallin?
    Gabriela Cavallin was born on October 31, 2000.
    She is a DJ, model, social media influencer and the ex-girlfriend of Manchester United and Brazil player Antony Matheus dos Santos.
    The couple’s romance was first made public in 2022.
    Gabriela has initiated legal proceedings in Brazil and the UK against the footballer.
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    When did Gabriela Cavallin date Antony?
    Cavallin and Antony were in an on-and-off relationship for around two years between 2021 and 2023.
    The couple started dating while Antony was playing for Ajax and lived with him in Amsterdam.
    On July 5, 2023 Gabriela filed a police report in São Paulo accusing Antony of domestic violence.
    Gabriela claims the first assault came at a nightclub in the Brazilian city when she was around 17 weeks pregnant with his baby.
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    She made new claims of abuse just days after Mason Greenwood was axed by Man Utd following his arrest for assault and controlling and abusive behaviour towards his ex Harriet Robson, although the charges were dropped.
    On September 4, 2023 the influencer published a letter issued by her legal team.
    It read: “Gabriela Cavallin’s defence, in view of the facts and evidence that became public knowledge on this date, regarding the repeated episodes of aggression suffered by her, informs that she trusts the serious and competent investigation by the Civil Police of São Paulo.
    “[And] hopes that, as such, once completed, the aggressor will be prosecuted and punished for the crimes he committed.”
    A statement from Antony was also published in the same evening, where he said he felt “obliged” to break his silence “out of respect for my fans, friends and family”.
    The 23-year-old footballer once again denied the accusations of domestic violence after a first statement published in June.
    “Out of respect for my fans, friends and family, I feel obliged to speak out publicly about the false accusations that I have been a victim of,” he wrote.
    “From the beginning, I have treated this matter with seriousness and respect, providing the necessary clarifications to the police.
    “The investigation is under judicial secrecy, and therefore I cannot make its contents public.
    “However, I can calmly say that the accusations are false, and that the current evidence and the ones yet to be produced demonstrate my innocence.”
    The Manchester United star described it as a “tumultuous relationship” after the accusations of abuse surfaced.
    Does Gabriela Cavallin have any children?
    In July, 2023 Gabriela shared on social media that she had suffered a miscarriage.
    The baby boy would have have been named Luca Mateo.
    It is unclear whether she has had any children previously.
    Is Gabriela Cavallin on social media?
    Yes, Gabriela is on social media.
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    She is an online influencer and her content focusses on travel, nightlife and her modelling.
    Cavallin has nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram. More

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    Sidemen Charity Match 2023: Who is playing? KSI and IShowSpeed set to feature in SOLD OUT clash at London Stadium

    THE SIDEMEN are set for a huge charity match on September 9 with KSI and IShowSpeed among the stars to feature.Two teams made up of internet stars will go head-to-head in front of a sold out 62,000 crowd at West Ham’s London Stadium this Saturday.
    KSI will lead out Sidemen FCCredit: PA
    Speed will again feature in this year’s gameCredit: PA
    12 months ago the social media sensations raised an incredible £1million for charities as Charlton’s The Valley hosted the game.
    The Sidemen team beat the YouTube All-Stars in a frantic match that finished 8-7.
    Last year’s event has been streamed 34million times.
    But things are set to be even bigger this time round to the delight of good causes Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Teenage Cancer Trust and Rays of Sunshine.
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    Who is playing?
    Sidemen FC:
    KSI will lead his six Sidemen pals out at the London Stadium with them joined by usual friends Callux, Calfreezy and more.

    KSI
    W2S
    Miniminter
    Vikkstar123
    Behzinga
    Zerkaa
    TBJZL
    Callux
    Lazarbeam
    Tareq
    Calfreezy
    Randolph
    TBA
    JME

    YouTube All-Stars:
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    The YouTube All-Stars side is led by Cristiano Ronaldo super-fan IShowSpeed and Mr Beast, who has 181million subscribers online.

    IShowSpeed
    Mr Beast
    xQc
    Danny Aarons
    Chandler Hallow
    Niko Omilana
    Max Fosh
    Kai Cenat
    Airrack
    AboFlah
    Chunks
    ChrisMD
    Karl Jacobs
    Theo Baker
    WillNE

    Meanwhile, Elz the Witch and Big Zuu will be on hosting duty and YouTube comedian Stephen Tries is reportedly set to be involved in commentary.
    Sidemen FC won 8-7 last yearCredit: PA
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    For Sidemen FC, look no further than Miniminter, who scored a hat-trick last year.
    IShowSpeed is the man to watch for the YouTube All-Stars – the streamer may not be the best player on the pitch but managed to floor KSI with a brutal slide tackle after 20 seconds last year and then begun celebrating.
    The pair continued their friendly war in the stands as Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-1.
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    What have the Sidemen said?
    Joshua Bradley, known as Zerkaa, is thrilled to see the match grow in popularity over the years, saying: “This is a major milestone for us.
    “When we first set up this event back in 2016, we never thought we’d be playing in a stadium of over 62,000 people.
    “Not only are we able to give back to our loyal fans, but being able to raise further funds for charities that are so close to our hearts give us a lot to be proud and thankful for.”
    Meanwhile, Graham Gilmore, CEO of London Stadium, added: “This event goes from strength to strength.
    “The move to London Stadium demonstrating the success The Sidemen have built over recent years, not only in bringing so many great names together but raising money for important charities too.
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    “In addition, we will be delighted to welcome the huge global audience on streaming and digital channels, who will be joining the 60,000 plus fans in the stadium.”
    How to watch Sidemen Charity Match 2023

    The Sidemen Charity Match is expected to be broadcast live for FREE on the Sidemen YouTube, as was the case last year.
    Kick-off is at 3pm.

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    Watch KSI wildly celebrate in gutted IShowSpeed’s face after Arsenal’s goal against Man Utd

    KSI celebrated wildly in IShowSpeed’s face after Martin Odegaard scored against Manchester United.The Arsenal skipper equalised just seconds after Marcus Rashford had opened the scoring at The Emirates.
    KSI celebrated wildly in IShowSpeed’s face
    IShowSpeed got his own back when Garnacho scored – only for the goal to be disallowedCredit: Twitter @@ksinews_
    The pair are set to do battle at the Sidemen Charity Match on SaturdayCredit: Twitter @@ksinews_
    And KSI let his emotions get the better of him as he pounded his chest while shouting in Speed’s face.
    The streamer tried to get his own back on KSI when Alejandro Garnacho struck late on – only for his goal to be ruled out for offside.
    Speed had jumped up and down jubilantly and pointed at KSI while laughing excitedly.
    But it was KSI who had the last laugh as Declan Rice scored from a corner minutes later to put the Gunners in front.
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    Gabriel Jesus then raced through to round off a 3-1 victory for Arsenal, handing KSI the bragging rights over IShowSpeed.
    The pair will do battle on the pitch on Saturday for the Sidemen Charity Match at London Stadium.
    KSI is set to line-up for a Sidemen side consisting of Miniminter, Zerkaa, Behzinga, TBJZL, Vikkstar123 and WroeToShaw.
    While Speed could play with Chunkz, Cal The Dragon and Noah Beck, who all featured last year.
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    The match is sold out and is expected to be broadcast live for free on YouTube.
    KSI is also preparing for a boxing clash with Tommy Fury on October 14.
    Fury headlines the card against KSI with Logan Paul as chief support against Dillon Danis. More