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      The insanely lavish worlds of F1 tycoons…from Red Bull boss’s private island to £30million Bond villain-style mansion

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      AS things heat up ahead of this Sunday’s Bahrain GP, the Gulf State will soon be crowded with the jets and supercars of the rich and famous.It’s fair to say there’s a lot of money in the world of F1 – and drivers and team staff alike certainly get paid handsomely.The late Eddie Jordan certainly knew how to enjoy his £85million fortuneCredit: AlamyEddie was among the most flamboyant of the F1 tycoonsCredit: GETTYRed Bull owner Mark Mateschitz inherited an entire tropical island from his fatherCredit: jason busch/LHW.comBut at the very top of the motor sport pyramid are the people who don’t just run the teams, but own them. And when you combine a net worth of millions – or in many cases billions – with a love of fast cars, you can be sure you’re dealing with a flashy spender.After all, if you can afford an F1 team, you might as well own a yacht on the side – or a Pacific island getaway when you need a break.It’s a sport that attracts some pretty big characters, just like the late Eddie Jordan, who went from flogging salmon on the streets to amassing a fortune of £85million.Read More FeaturesBut his riches are small fry to what others in the business are worth – such as Mercedes’s Toto Wolff, worth a whopping $1.6billion.And even Toto’s wealth is dwarfed by Red Bull owner Mark Mateschitz, who has a net worth of over £30billion. So what have they been spending it all on?Join us as we dive into the lavish lives of the biggest F1 tycoons.Most read in MotorsportBrave Eddie Jordan’s final public appearance just weeks before his deathToto WolffAfter trying his hand as a racing driver before moving into the boardroom, Toto Wolff bought a 30 per cent stake in Mercedes in 2013 for an estimated $50million.And as Mercedes moved up the rankings, so did his wealth increase – making the Austrian worth around a whopping $1.6billion today, according to Forbes. It’s no wonder Toto Wolff takes such an active role in ensuring his teams success – because he owns a third of itCredit: GettyThe Mercedes part-owner enjoys diving off his 49 metre-long superyacht off the coast of MonacoCredit: Instagram/totowolff_originalA video Toto posted to his Instagram shows he isn’t afraid to take his cars – in this case the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL from 1954 – for a spinCredit: Instagram/totowolff_originalOnce living near the team’s base in the UK, Wolff and his family have now moved to Monaco, close to where many of the drivers live.He’s also reported to own an 18,000 square foot mansion in Switzerland, which was reportedly bought for $62million.Unsurprisingly, the 53-year old owns a stunning car collection which features plenty of rare Mercedes. Wolff has frequently been spotted driving round Monaco in his Mercedez-Benz SL from 1954, worth around £1million, as well as the more modern Mercedec-AMG GT R, which sells for around £150,000-190,000.But brand loyalty hasn’t stopped him from also reportedly owning a Bugatti Veyron, a Ferrari LaFerrari, and also an iconic Ferrari F40  which he allegedly sold for some £1.2million. And when road travel doesn’t cut it, he can be spotted relaxing on the 49-metre-long superyacht UU, which he is thought to own – though he is thinking of designing one himself. Eddie JordanThe late Eddie Jordan owned properties around the globeCredit: AlamyEddie Jordan bought the spectacular yacht Blush for £32millionCredit: BLUEI PRODUCTIONSFrom trading on the streets of Dublin to securing iconic sponsorship deals – once convincing delivery firm DHL to repaint all their vans with his famous “Jordan yellow” – the late Eddie Jordan certainly reaped the rewards of his hard graft.Among his lavish assets was Sunseeker’s biggest ever yacht, which he bought for a cool £32million back in 2014, named Blush.Also under his ownership was a stunning 45-metre sailing yacht that let him enjoy times spent near the coast.Over the years, he amassed a massive – and very valuable – collection of F1 memorabilia, including the very car Michael Schumacher made his debut in.And like other team owners, he had multiple properties around the world including a palatial manor in Surrey, a house in Ireland, and a pad in Monaco.He also owned a £750,000 flat in Tooting, London, which he raffled off in 2017 to the lucky winner of the £10-to-enter competition. Lawrence StrollHaving made a fortune in the luxury fashion industry selling shares in brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors, the Canadian businessman is thought to be worth over £2billion.The 65-year-old tycoon is also part-owner of the Aston Martin racing team – and is the dad of their star driver, 26-year-old Lance. Lawrence Stroll, owner of the Aston Martin team, made his fortune selling shares in luxury fashion brandsCredit: The TimesThe Canadian billionaire hosted his 60th birthday party on board his massive yacht Faith, which was attended by the likes of Sarah Ferguson and Catherine Zeta-JonesCredit: PAHe is the proud owner of the Ferrari 250 GTO, which is thought to be worth over £50millionCredit: RexThough based in Geneva, Stroll also owns homes in London, Quebec, and also a £70million pad on the Caribbean island on Mustique where he wed Brazilian stunner Raquel Diniz, 35.When it’s race weekend in Monaco, you can find him on board Faith – a 96-meter superyacht which Toto Wolff has said is the nicest boat he’s ever been on, worth around £200million.Featuring a glass-bottomed swimming pool, beach club, and wet bar, it hosted stars such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas for Stroll’s Great Gatsby-themed 60th birthday bash.Recent reports, however, suggest he’s sold the vessel on – downsizing to a 78-metre-long yacht instead.But it’s cars he really loves, amassing a collection reportedly worth over £140million.This includes a Ferrari 250 GTO, one of the most valuable cars in the world with a price tag north of £50million. Also in his garage are multiple LaFerraris, a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB he snapped up for a cool £20million, as well as McLarens and a Ford GT. Ron DennisSir Ron Dennis made a handsome penny from selling his McLaren sharesCredit: GettyWork started last week on his new £30million Berkshire mansionThe enormous property includes underground Roman-style baths, and a private tunnel to the River ThamesAlthough his split from McLaren was far from amicable, Sir Ron still walked away with £275million after selling his shares back in 2017.And what better way to enjoy retirement than to build yourself a £30million ‘Bond villain’ mega-mansion that’s set to be one of the most lavish homes in the country.Work began last week on the 77-year-old’s new Berkshire home for the, which will feature a Roman baths-style underground swimming pool and even a secret tunnel to the Thames to access his boat.There’s also extensive staff quarters, a room just for glassware and crockery, and a hair salon for when you don’t have time to nip down the massive drive to the local barbers. I am a pretty wealthy guy. So why wouldn’t I have some exotic cars?Sir Ron DennisIt goes without saying that the tycoon – who started life as a mechanic – is a massive car nut, once owning four go-karts built by McLaren for his own personal use.And planned for the new mansion is an underground garage complete with turntable to house his fleet of vehicles, including a McLaren worth £5million.“I love my McLarens,” he once told MailOnline.“I am a pretty wealthy guy. So why wouldn’t I have some exotic cars?”, he added.Aerial pictures taken of the plot near Henley-on-Thames last week show that diggers have moved in to start excavating the site. Mark MateschitzMark Mateschitz is one of the world’s youngest multi-billionairesCredit: GettyThanks to the Red Bull fortune, Mateschitz owns a private island in the South PacificCredit: http://www.laucala.comThe Austrian had enough spare cash to snap up Bernie Ecclestone’s extraordinary collection of motorsCredit: Tom Hartley Jnr/PA WireIt’s hard to avoid being rich when you’re Mark Mateschitz – son of Dietrich, co-founder of the Red Bull beverage and sporting empire who passed away three years ago.Dubbed Europe’s richest millennial, Forbes estimates the 32-year-old’s net worth to be north of £30.8billion, making him the 31st richest person on the planet.And Mateschitz has proved keen to carry on his father’s connection to F1, as evidenced by an enormous purchase he made just this month.The young billionaire is the new owner of Bernie Ecclestone’s private car collection – featuring 69 Grand Prix cars estimated to be together worth £500million.The Red Bull owner is thought to own multiple castles and villas across his native Austria, and his rumoured to have a £43.5million pad in swanky Knightsbridge.Also inherited from his dad is the island of Laucala, Fiji, a billionaire’s playground with a luxurious private resort – which even has its own airline to ferry visitors to and from the tropical paradise. And as if the Red Bull billions weren’t enough already, Mateschitz is currently dating heiress to the Swarovski crystal fortune, Victoria. Together, they’re working on a brand new getaway – a multi-million pound villa Marbella, close to where Victoria’s mother lives. Bernie EcclestoneBernie Ecclestone celebrating his 90th birthday with wife Fabiana FlosiCredit: Instagram @fabianaecclestoneEcclestone named his £30million superyacht after his daughter, PetraCredit: RexBernie Ecclestone’s daughter, Petra, is thought to be the owner of this giant 57,000 square ft. Beverly Hills home which was reportedly bought for $150millionCredit: Splash NewsHe enjoys lavish holidays with wife FabianaCredit: fabianaecclestone/InstagramThe F1 supremo himself has amassed billions of the decades, and the 94-year-old certainly knows how to spend it.As we revealed, he was once the owner of a car collection worth around £500millionAmong his property empire was a London home overlooking Kensington Palace, which sold for £57million, and he bought his daughter Tamara a £70million London mansion complete with gold bathtub and 50 staff. He’s now living in Switzerland in a £23million chalet called Le Lion, located in the resort town of Gstaad, along with his wife Fabiana Flosi.Ecclestone – who has an estimated net worth of £1.85billion – also owns not one, but two massive yachts.Read More on The SunThe £30million Petara, named after his daughter, can accommodate up to 12 guests and boasts a spacious interior.Then in 2022, he snapped up the 63 metre-long Force Blue for the bargain price of £6.6million, which features a spa, cinema, and nightclub onboard. 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      What I’ve heard about Phil Foden makes he respect him and even more angry at sick chants about his mum

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      THE problem with teenagers, a headteacher told me this week, is that they are trying to live in two different moral universes.He says that there is the moral universe we all know, with its rules, conventions and niceties.Pep Guardiola embraced Phil Foden after he had endured Man Utd fans chanting ghastly things about his MumCredit: GettyIncredibly, to a significant number of fans such conduct is quite acceptableCredit: GettyDeclan Rice endures similar stuff as Foden, along with his long-time partner Lauren FryerCredit: RexAnd then there’s another universe, the internet’s moral universe, where there are next to no rules and precious few niceties.OK, every day’s a school day, so I’ll take that on board and, just for good measure, I’m going to throw a third moral universe into this mix — football’s moral universe.This one, while not all bad by any means, can be a very ugly place indeed.I’ve not met Phil Foden but from what I’ve seen and heard, as well as being a prodigiously gifted footballer he’s a decent guy.READ MORE FROM ADRIAN CHILESI was talking to one of his coaches at England youth level. Listing the attributes Foden showed as a kid — speed, awareness, bravery, command of the ball etc — the coach added another, one which has stuck in my mind. “He cared what his teammates thought about him,” said the coach.Interesting that. You’d think that caring what your teammates thought of you would be common enough among footballers to not even merit mention. It would seem this isn’t the case.Most read in FootballPhil cares though, and that’s another reason I hold him in high esteem.Perhaps that’s why I was more appalled than usual at the behaviour of football fans when I saw that photo of Pep Guardiola embracing him after he’d endured Man Utd fans chanting ghastly things about his Mum.‘They should be ashamed’ – Pep Guardiola slams Man Utd fans for sick chants aimed at City ace Phil Foden’s mumAwful. But incredibly, to a significant number of fans such conduct is quite acceptable. Because, you see, this is in football’s moral universe where, for some reason, there are those who think it’s OK to behave despicably.Declan Rice, double miracle-freekick scorer and another nice guy, endures similar stuff — along with his long-time partner, the equally appealing Lauren Fryer.Lauren, you see, doesn’t conform to some football fans’ idea of what a footballer’s wife should look like. So the poor woman gets abused on social media and, for Declan’s benefit, from the stands. Dreadful.This is what happens in football’s moral universe. We seem to forget that footballers are human beings with, you know, feelings. However thick their skins have to be, they still have feelings.I’ve been as guilty of forgetting this as anyone. Many years ago, when I was presenting Match Of The Day 2, I made a joking reference to Arjen Robben’s baldness. The following week I got a letter — yes, a letter, that’s how long ago it was — from someone who said I should be ashamed of myself as Robben could well be very sensitive about his hair loss.Initially I scoffed and was minded to reply that Chelsea’s multi-millionaire Dutch superstar could probably deal with a jibe from me.But when I had thought about it, even though the man himself probably couldn’t have cared less, I concluded that I had been very wrong to mock his appearance.That was on TV. I’m afraid I’ve said a lot worse as a fan at matches.I’m not without sinSo I don’t preach this sermon from any moral high ground, because I’m not without sin. I confess, I’ve yelled and chanted stuff at football matches that I would never, and I mean never, have yelled or chanted anywhere else.I shouted some dreadful things at Jack Grealish, for example, at a play-off semi-final when he was at Villa. I’m quite sure he couldn’t care less, but I can’t say it was my finest hour.I don’t excuse myself, but these things happen in football’s moral universe, where it’s not that there’s no right or wrong, but there is a big, bad grey area.There’s a line in there somewhere and we all know where it is.Bawling abuse at a footballer, calling them terrible names, isn’t a good look. But it probably, arguably, just about falls on the right side of the line.Abusing that footballer’s family is a different matter. That’s on the wrong side of the line.It’s bang out of order, and everyone guilty knows this.BOB’S A COMEDY GREATThere was no danger of anyone else but Bob Mortimer winning Last One LaughingCredit: RexSOME comedians you look at, and think there walks a genius, with a routine to die for.Others, often by means of cruelty or crudeness, shock you into laughter despite yourself.And then there’s Bob Mortimer, who just seems to have funny bones.Really funny bones.There was no danger of anyone else winning TV’s Last One Laughing.What chance did any of them have against a man who can make “have you got a kitchen island?” sound like the funniest question ever asked.And as for, “I like sausage dogs, with those tiny legs”, I will never again see a dachshund waddling past without thinking of Bob.DON AND ON AND ON AND ..The role journalists played in Donald Trump’s rise will one day be worthy of examinationCredit: GettyWHEN the history books about Donald Trump are written, the role of us journalists in his rise will be worthy of examination.We can take a lot of the blame/credit – delete according to your view of The Orange Man. Like him or loathe him, laugh at him or with him, we have found it quite impossible not to give him all the attention he craves because he provides us with all the material we crave.He fills pages of papers and hours of television, radio and podcasts. Where would we be without him.After his first term ended in ignominious defeat, we assumed we’d seen the last of him.Back then, the brilliant political commentator, comedian and excellent Trump mimic Matt Forde captured the mood of many of us when he tweeted, “Goodnight sweet prince”. And now it’s like he never went away.IT’S BOT TO BE A BONUSTHE march of artificial intelligence will, at worst, destroy humanity or, at best, just take a lot of our jobs.One thing pleases me, though, even if it means me being replaced by a machine – I’ve heard what’s about to happen described as the first technological step-change in history that’s going to hit middle-class jobs the hardest.Writers and radio presenters will be easy meat for the machines.But it’ll be a long time before AI can do proper jobs, requiring blood, sweat and tears as well as great skill.Plumbers, chippies, sparks, gardeners, scaffolders, bricklayers – your jobs are as safe as houses.Enjoy the ride, you’ve earned it.WHY do so many people sit on public transport looking at or listening to their phones without wearing headphones?Why should we all have to hear terrible music from those who look at their phones on public transport without wearing headphones?Credit: GettyWhy should we all have to hear their terrible music, boring conversations or mindless TikTok-ery. I’m genuinely interested.But I can’t come up with a way of asking the question in a way that’s not going to end with some kind of violence visited upon me.PAIN IN THE CHIP BUTTYA chip shop owner in Gloucestershire has apologised for putting up its price to fifteen quidCredit: GettyA CHIP shop owner in Gloucestershire has apologised for putting up the price of cod and chips to 15 quid.I can’t remember the last time I left a chippy having dropped anywhere near that little. I just get too excited.After a couple of pints with some mates in Stourbridge last month, I popped into the local chip shop on the way home.Before I knew it I’d bought large cod and chips, small cod and chips, mushy peas, two battered potato slices and some cod roe.And this was only for me and my Mum. We’re still not back to full health, financially or physically.AIMEE’S PEARLY QUEENAimee Lou Wood is just brilliant in the White Lotus, despite the show being absolutely indigestibleCredit: HBOEVERYONE I know is banging on about White Lotus being the best TV ever. I’ve heard it praised so many times that it must be true.Well, I’ve found it to be absolutely indigestible, veering wildly between rather silly and terribly boring.Read More on The SunBut I’m glad I saw the bits I managed to stay awake for because that was enough to confirm for me that Stockport’s Aimee Lou Wood is just brilliant.At first you can see nothing but her proudly prominent teeth. But before long all you’re seeing is a brilliant acting talent going from strength to strength. More

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      Ange Postecoglou fumes at mole within Tottenham camp and reveals he’s ‘narrowed it down’ to a few names

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU claims there is a LEAK in the Tottenham camp giving out team secrets.The Spurs boss says the club have narrowed down who the mole is after noticing key private information getting into the public domain in the last year.Ange Postecoglou has revealed there is a mole at TottenhamCredit: ReutersInformation relating to Spurs’ team news has been leaked throughout the seasonCredit: AlamyHis startling revelation came after Postecoglou was asked about the fitness of winger Wilson Odobert following claims on social media ahead of Thursday’s Europa League fixture with Eintracht Frankfurt that the Frenchman had been sent for scans due to a hamstring issue.Odobert, who missed a large chunk of the campaign with a hamstring problem, was left as an unused substitute as Spurs drew 1-1 in their quarter-final first leg.The Aussie revealed: “Look, there is no doubt we have got a leak inside the club.”Somebody who continues to leak out information. They have all year. I don’t know why.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”It doesn’t help us. It just makes our job more difficult.“We try really hard to keep things in-house like all clubs because we don’t want on game-day opposition being aware of any sort of team selection.”But we’ve got somebody within our camp who continually gives out information.”We’ve narrowed it down, we’ve been looking at it for quite a while and kind of have a fair idea of where it is coming from.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”We’ll deal with it but it’s not helpful for us and half of it is mis-information, half of it is half of the information.”But irrespectively, it certainly doesn’t help our cause because on game-day what you want to try and do is keep as much information in-house.Tottenham fan brings along his puppet to watch the match “We try really hard to find out information about the opposition and very hard to, but with us, someone has an open line to what we do.”It’s disappointing because you’d like to think everyone who is in our camp is working with us, not against us.”New signingTottenham have hired former Arsenal bigwig Vinai Venkatesham as their new chief executive.The British-Indian supremo, 44, will take over in the summer and be responsible for all operations on and off the pitch in his new role after crossing the North London divide.Venkatesham, who is currently a non-executive director of the British Olympic Association, stepped down as CEO of the Gunners last summer and has rejected other jobs in the meantime.He said: “I’m excited to be joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer. “After taking some time to recharge and evaluate my options, I believe this is an exceptional opportunity to work with Daniel [Levy], the Board and all of the staff, to take the club forward.”It remains to be seen if this will impact the role of chief football officer Scott Munn.The Aussie, 51, has been in his role in charge of all footballing departments – de facto No2 to chairman Daniel Levy – since September 2023.Levy said: “The club has experienced significant growth in recent years, making it crucial to expand our executive management. Read More on The Sun”I have known Vinai for many years, having worked together in the Premier League and the ECA (European Club Association). “I am personally delighted that he has agreed to join our board as we build for success.”Former Arsenal chief exec Vinai Venkatesham has joined SpursCredit: Getty More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo launches new side hustle as Man Utd legend joins forces with Hollywood A-lister

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has announced that he is moving into the film industry.The Portuguese legend continues to broaden his business portfolio off the pitch, with the former Manchester Unitedand Real Madrid forward now 40 years of age. Ronaldo has decided that he wants a crack at the film industryCredit: Getty Images – GettyRonaldo has enlisted the assistance of Matthew Vaughn, pictured here with his wife Claudia Schiffer, to help him make waves in HollywoodCredit: Getty – ContributorThe Al-Nassr man, who has won six Ballon D’Ors, has previously been touted by Forbes as the best paid footballer on the planet. He ranked second in Forbes’ highest-paid sports figures list in the last decade, beaten only by Floyd Mayweather Jr.He topped those rankings in 2016, becoming the first footballer to do so, and a year later, he was at the top once more after accruing earnings of $93million.Now, in a statement released on X, Ronaldo has announced a stunning partnership with Matthew Vaughn, the renowned British filmmaker, whose best works include the 2004 hit Layer Cake, Stardust, and the Kingsman series.Read more FootballIt has been revealed that Ronaldo and Vaughn will start up their own film studio, called “UV Marv”.The statement called Ronaldo and Vaughn “disruptive champions of their game”, with the pair joining forces to produce three films. The first two, as per the statement, have been completed, and release dates are set to be announced, with Ronaldo captioning his statement post with a “Coming soon…” tease.The third, part of a trilogy, is set to start production soon.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRonaldo has been a highly-marketable figure throughout his career, linking up with countless companies in multi-million dollar partnerships. His most notable is with Nike, who developed his own CR7 range of their Nike Mercurial boot, as well as donning shirts and shorts with the recognisable trademark. Prince William on recreating Ronaldo’s goal celebration in his garden as he builds ‘Perfect Footballer’Ronaldo also has partnerships with Tag Heuer, Armani, Clear Shampoo, Herbalife, as well as cryptocurrency companies Binance and Garena Free Fire. The star has his own “CR7” brand, comprising fragrances and underwear, as well as dabbling in foot and eyewear. He decided to pursue a hotel partnership with the Pestana Hotel Group in 2016, and at the time of writing, Ronaldo owns five hotels, in Funchal, Madeira, and Lisbon – the inaugural hotels – before adding others in Madrid and Marrakesh, with plans for another in Paris.Ronaldo, as an advocate for physical health, also moved into the fitness market, with CR7 Fitness by Crunch, a gym network across the Iberian peninsula. He also invested in the Madrid hair transplant clinic Insparya, which now has locations across Spain and Portugal.He invested in an online watch market – chrono24 – in 2023, and he bought a 10 per cent stake in porcelain company Vista Alegre Atlantis.Ronaldo additionally bought huge shares within the Portuguese media industry, purchasing a large proportion of Medialivre, a huge Portuguese media company, as well as having shares in outlets such as Jornal de Negócios and Correio da Manhã to help bolster his image.Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his new Nike bootsCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe six-time Ballon D’Or winner has been named Forbes’ highest paid sportsperson twiceCredit: Getty More

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      Leicester consider Russell Martin to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy as manager but could face battle with Man City owners

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      RUSSELL MARTIN is emerging as a shock contender to lead Leicester back to the Premier League.Martin, 39, was axed by relegation rivals Southampton but his work in the Championship at Saints caught the Foxes’ eye.Russell Martin is emerging as a shock contender to lead Leicester back to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyRuud van Nistelrooy is clinging to his job after a disastrous run since succeeding Steve Cooper in November and a decision is set for the end of the season.Leicester face Newcastle at home tomorrow having won just once in the Prem in 2025.The Dutchman, 48, is liked by Leicester’s hierarchy but some within the club are already looking at a change.Sean Dyche is a promotion specialist from his Burnley days and carries an obvious appeal. But Martin has significant support at the King Power.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFoxes   were promoted playing a passing game under Enzo Maresca last season and they will look for a similar style and approach.Martin had his critics during his time at MK Dons, Swansea and Southampton because he refuses to change his ways. But that may be the attraction to Leicester, who have players who would excel down a level if they played a passing game.Martin has had other interest and is also being mentioned within the City Group as a coach for one of their clubs around the globe because of the way he plays.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCommenting on his future at Leicester, Van Nistelrooy said: “It needs to be sorted yesterday. I think it’s very important to be aligned on that with the club.“We have to find out over the coming weeks because, of course, coming in December and how the winter window went, taking it into the new season and the challenges we face, it’s very important for me to be aligned and what the possibilities are there.“That alignment has to take place.”Ruud van Nistelrooy is clinging to his jobCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Lineker explains why BBC need THREE presenters to replace him on MOTD and gives verdict on trio

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      GARY LINEKER suggested he is being replaced by THREE presenters on Match of the Day because it is such a “massive commitment”.Lineker, 64, will step down as host of MOTD after 26 years in May and will leave the Beeb altogether in 2026 after next season’s FA Cup and World Cup.Lineker will be replaced by three presenters on Match of the DayCredit: BBCMOTD2 host Mark Chapman is among the replacementsCredit: PALogan will be a regular on Saturday nights from now onCredit: PASky favourite Cates is making the switchCredit: PAThe legendary presenter will be replaced by a three-person presenting team consisting of Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan, who will rotate from next term.The England great joked that he thinks it’s a compliment that so many people are needed to succeed him, but he admits this decision has nothing to do with his legacy.Instead, the Leicester icon believes this comes down to family reasons as the job would demand they all sacrifice a number of weekends that they could spend with their loved ones over the next few years.The former Everton, Tottenham and Barcelona hitman himself recently stated that he never really had Saturdays and Sundays off throughout his adult life.Read More on FootballSo the TV star claims that having all three available on a rotation basis would allow them to continue enjoying quality time with their families.And he is very much looking forward to watching the new team of “top presenters” doing a “great job”.Lineker told FourFourTwo: “That’s probably down to the fact it’s a massive commitment.“Those three have all got families, and if you’re saying someone is going to do it for the next 10 or 20 years, then your weekends are gone.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“That might be it, I don’t know. I didn’t get involved in any of that. I take it as a compliment that they’ve named three, but I suspect it’s not due to that.“I haven’t seen them yet to speak to them, but I will do – they’ll be fine and they’ll do a great job. I’ve known them all for years, they’re top presenters.’This is why I don’t talk to old people’ – Maya Jama bites back at Gary Lineker after he revealed relationship status“I’ll be watching, but probably on iPlayer… I don’t think I’ll be watching on Saturday. Maybe the odd time, if I’m in.”Lineker confirmed recently that he will no longer do TV after leaving the BBC and will instead focus on his podcasts. More

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      ‘Then I can think about calling it a day’ – Joe Joyce out to revive title hopes in Filip Hrgovic amid retirement talk

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      JOE JOYCE is out to KO Filip Hrgovic and talk of retirement in the same breathe as he prepares to put his career on the line. Joyce returns on Saturday in Manchester on DAZN in a make-or-break clash following a punishing points loss to Derek Chisora in July. Joe Joyce is out to KO Filip Hrgovic and talk of retirementCredit: GettyThe 39-year-old Olympic silver medalist faced calls to retire from his boxing peers – after two damaging defeats to Zhilei Zhang in 2023 as well. But Joyce still dreams of landing a world title shot but will first need to put doubts over his career to bed. He told Boxing Social: “I’ve been up the mountain twice, it’s the third time where I need to actually get the proper full belt. “Not an interim or anything like that, I just need to get the full title or full titles and then I can think about calling it a day. READ MORE IN BOXING”Of course I’m happy. I’m doing what I like to do. I have a big fight coming up and I’m excited for that. “While I’m still enjoying it and making money I’m going to continue doing my job.” Joyce beat Daniel Dubois – now the current IBF champion – in 2020 and looked on course for a shot at the world title. He held the WBO interim belt – making him mandatory to Oleksandr Usyk at the time – while also being linked with fighting Tyson Fury. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut his defeats to Zhang sent Joyce down the pecking order – despite returning with victory against Kash Ali last year. It was his loss to Chisora – hitting the canvas in the process – which left Joyce staring retirement in the face. Boxer flips table as Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic press conference descends into chaos But he looks to get back to winning ways against Hrgovic, 32, who is coming off an eight-round stoppage to Dubois, 27, last June. Joyce said: “I know exactly what to do. And I’m ready. It’s great to be in exciting fights. “He has a lot to offer because he’s high up in the rankings so that puts me back at the top of sport which is what I’m trying to do.” Joyce facing off with HrgovicCredit: Getty More

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      David Adeleye is the heavyweight tipped by Tyson Fury as Britain’s next star who wanted to be an ARCHITECT before boxing

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      DAVID ADELEYE is building back his heavyweight career – after leaving behind plans to be an ARCHITECT before boxing.Adeleye first picked up the gloves at 12 but only three years later did he begin competing seriously as an amateur. David Adeleye was once tipped as the future of the heavyweight divisionCredit: instagram @davidadeleyeAdeleye has sparred Tyson Fury beforeCredit: instagram @davidadeleyeHe has also sparred Anthony Joshua beforeCredit: Instagram @davidadeleye1He would later win national titles before turning professional in 2019 having also studied business management at the University of Wolverhampton.And Adeleye, 28, told The Ring Magazine: “I wanted to be an architect when I was younger.”I look at buildings and I’m intrigued about how they’re made, who made it, who came up with the ideas. “You’ve got to have some sort of adventurous mind to be an architect. I think I’m an adventurous person and a creative person.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAdeleye rushed to 12-0 and also became known as a sparring partner to the stars, including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.The Londoner was such a regular in Fury’s Morecambe camp that he even got insured on one of the Gypsy King’s cars. Fury also sung his praises, once saying: “David Adeleye is the future of this division. “I told him the other night in the changing rooms, I said, ‘You’ve got believe in yourself Dave, because you’re going to take over the division, mate.’ Most read in Boxing”And he’s great sparring, very very good sparring. If he was no good to me, then I wouldn’t bring him into my training camps.” Adeleye suffered his first defeat in October 2023 following a brutal knockout loss to Fabio Wardley. David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV forced apart in explosive row ahead of Joe Joyce undercard fight But he bounced back with victory ten months later with an equally savage first-round stoppage of Solomon Dacres in December.Adeleye won the English title that night and now fights for the British belt against ex-sparring partner Jeamie Tshikeva – looking to settle bad blood. The bout lands on the undercard of Joe Joyce’s headline bout against Filip Hrgovic in Manchester.Adeleye warned: “No judges needed. That W’s coming home with me and so is the British title. “When I let these hands go, everyone knows about it. I’m an aggressive person. They’re all going to know about it. Trust me.”Adeleye – who has 12 KOs in his 13 wins – graduated with a degree and even did a dissertation on the business aspect of boxing. And he said: “I still kind of want to do [architecture], maybe. Read More on The Sun”One of my teachers disheartened me by telling me how long the course was at university and it was a long process and whatnot.”Maybe one day, you never know.”Adeleye faces Jeamie TKV for British titleCredit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions More