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      Why top sports stars and Love Island contestants make ideal partners, it’s more than just a desire for fame and money

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      THE love connection between sports stars and Love Island contestants is stronger than ever.Man City ace Ruben Dias is the latest footballer to be enamoured by an alumni of Casa Amor.
      Man City ace Ruben Dias is the latest name linked to a Love Island star
      Stunning Arabella Chi is rumoured to be dating the Portugal defenderCredit: instagram
      Olivia Attwood also married a footballer
      The Portuguese defender is believed to be dating model Arabella Chi, who appeared on season five of the reality TV show.
      They sent tongues wagging by sharing identical snaps in Paris, although they are yet to be pictured as a couple, despite a reported two month courtship.
      While West Ham star Jarrod Bowen’s romance with Dani Dyer is continuing to go strong since hooking in 2021
      Back in May, she gave birth to their twin girls Summer and Star.
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      Then there’s Olivia Attwood, who is married to Sunderland star Bradley Dack.
      They soon got together after she split with Chris Hughes, who she met on the show.
      By 2019 she was engaged to the footballer, and the two have since become a reality TV power couple – appearing in a number of spin-off TV shows together.
      Amber Gill, who was once linked to Jack Grealish, himself a Love Island fan who liked season eight star Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu’s pictures on Instagram, is also now dating a footballer in Arsenal Women’s Jen Beattie.
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      So, why are famous sports stars and Love Island stunners getting into relationships?
      Dating coach Hayley Quinn believes Love Island contestants could be attracted to sports stars, not only for their physical appearance, but are allured to their status and the chance of forming a celebrity relationship that could swell their bank accounts.
      She also feels others might click because they see a similarity in the way their social lives play out, as well as their values.
      “I think we can say with people that go on Love Island they aspire to celebrity on some level,” she told SunSport.
      Dani Dyer left Love Island and shacked up with a footballer
      West Ham star Jarrod Bowen and Dani are inseparable and welcomed twins together back in May
      “That is seemingly a huge value for them, something that is motivating for them, so seeing a sports star who is famous in their own right, acknowledged, and has all those accomplishments is going to be really attractive.
      “Aside from sports stars and Love Island stars being quite physically attractive, there is also the added attraction of together potentially forming the modern day equivalent of the Posh and Becks relationship.
      “There’s also an undoubted earning potential attached to forming a celebrity partnership as well.
      “It could also be just that someone has gone on Love Island, they have found themselves in the same social circles and network and celebrity status and they want to date other people they perceive to be on the same level.
      “They have more opportunity to do that, not only at events but thanks to the world of Instagram – both their platforms are going to be easily accessible.
      “They have an opportunity to interact because they are known and visible to one another.
      “It’s not different to a normal person, perhaps they look at someone’s fashion and dress and they make an assumption about whether they are working in the same social circles and values, and that’s partly what’s motivating it and not just a callous desire for more fame and money – it’s seeing similarity between them.”
      For every Jarrod and Dani, there’s a failed romance that hasn’t worked.
      Quinn explains that it can’t all be down to superficial level when it comes to sports stars and Love Island beauties connecting on deeper level.
      “There are a lot of ingredients to make a successful relationship work,” Quinn continued.
      “I think having stuff in common is helpful, but absolutely not essential.
      Olivia Attwood and Sunderland star Bradley Dack have been a success story
      Olivia Attwood has become a breakout TV star separately of Love Island
      Dating coach Hayley Quinn explains the connection between Love Island beauties and footballers
      Amber Gill was linked to Jack Grealish
      Amber Gill and Arsenal Women star Jen Beattie are now a celebrity coupleCredit: PA
      “It might be helpful to understand what it’s like to have lots of followers on social media and a degree of fame.
      “That’s going to create an emotional intimacy, that they can understand each other’s world and that might, on top of the physical attraction, be the point of connection.
      “Physical attraction might be what makes these relationships sizzle at the beginning.
      “However, to make a relationship work you as an individual have to be in the mindset where you’re ready to stick at and work at things and really wanting a relationship.
      “Also, it might support the romance if they enjoy going out to the same places, but again that doesn’t mean necessarily mean a successful relationship.
      “Factors that could encourage a successful relationship between them could come down to could be how much time they like to spend together, emotional intimacy, how much independence they like… it’s a whole laundry list of different factors you possibly don’t think about when you’re 22, which make up compatibility.
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      “You can’t equate having things in common with a successful relationship. That’s going to depend on their personalities, the relationship styles and preferences.
      “While you could also say their stoicism is important and not to get swayed by the next exciting thing, which is a quality we improve as mature in life.” More

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      Inside Benjamin Mendy’s £5m mansion as he is forced to slash price as it languishes on the market

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      BENJAMIN Mendy has slashed a whopping £750,000 off the asking price of his £5million mansion as he battles bankruptcy following his rape trial. The former Manchester City footballer, 29, must sell the sprawling Cheshire property to avoid financial ruin. 
      Benjamin Mendy’s mansion has now been put up for saleCredit: Savills
      The ex-City defender now plays for Lorient in FranceCredit: Getty
      As he chases up to £10m of back pay from his old club and while rebuilding his career at French Ligue 1 club Lorient, Mendy has now reduced the asking price to £4.25million.
      It comes as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is seeking a bankruptcy order against the footballer over a nearly £800,000 tax debt. 
      The house is described by estate agents as “one of the finest contemporary homes in Cheshire”. 
      The 11,000sq-ft residence is set in over 1.75 acres of grounds and boasts six bedroom suites, an open plan living area, games room, home cinema, swimming pool, steam room, gym and spa. 
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      It was bought by Mendy from cricketing legend Andrew Flintoff in 2018 for £4.8million. 
      Flintoff, who never lived at the house, bought it for £1.8million in 2008 and spent two years rebuilding the property – before renting it out. 
      His tenants included former footballer Peter Crouch and wife Abbey Clancy. 
      The former Man City star was already a millionaire when he joined from Monaco in 2017 on a six-year contract.
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      His deal guaranteed him a basic £100,000-a-week salary and up to £170,000 with bonuses.
      But instead of pocketing £31.2million, he ended up fighting bankruptcy after his 2020 arrest for rape.
      He was cleared of raping a woman following a retrial in July.
      Jurors unanimously cleared him of both charges after three hours of deliberation.
      But despite going free, he was forced to close his image rights company after being chased for unpaid tax.
      The footballer took a huge financial hit after being charged in 2021, with City stopping his salary the following month.
      The sprawling property boasts a luxurious interiorCredit: Savills
      Peter Crouch was a former tenant at the mansionCredit: Savills
      The property is worth millionsCredit: Savills
      There is even a home cinema at the swanky padCredit: Savills More

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      I’m a hostage expert – making deal to release Luis Diaz’s dad can be done in HOURS…but getting him out is dangerous part

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      A DEAL to save Luis Diaz’s dad could be done in hours – but rescuing him from the kidnappers will be the most dangerous part, a hostage negotiator has warned.Notorious Colombian guerrilla group ELN or National Liberation Army confirmed on Thursday that the group was behind the abduction of the Liverpool star’s dad, Luis Manuel Diaz.
      Luis Diaz’s dad was snatched by a group of gunmen in Colombia
      The Liverpool star’s dad is expected to be released soonCredit: AFP
      Hostage negotiator Scott Walker thinks the rescue operation could be complicated

      And while the guerrilla group has offered fresh hope, promising to free Mr Diaz within hours, a hostage negotiator who has worked in South America says the release of a hostage is the most complicated part of the process.
      Due to the high-profile nature of the kidnapping, ex-Scotland Yard officer Scott Walker believes a deal might be struck soon.
      He believes the peace delegation of the government negotiating with the ELN will want to resolve this “as soon as possible”.
      But Walker said the “recovery and release” of Mr Diaz can be the most dangerous part of the operation.
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      He told The Sun: “Reaching an agreement is not the same as a safe release and recovery.
      “Recovery and release can be the most dangerous as people relax and drop their guard. Yet it’s not over until the hostages are safely back.
      “The Colombian government will want this resolved as quickly and as safely as possible which is why theyre throwing lots of resources at it.
      “The negotiators who engage with the ELN anyway about the peace process will be negotiating for the release of Diaz’s father as part of that as well.”
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      It’s believed a woman known only as Patricia, the leader of one of the regional units of the rebel group, was responsible for orchestrating the abduction.
      A senior Northern War Front member known only as Mateo is said to be holding the 58-year-old hostage with foot soldiers under Patricia’s orders.
      Scott explained that the goal of kidnappers is usually to get “as much money as they can as quickly as they can”.
      But with infamous groups such as the ELN and Farc, there is often “some political concession or some political question” involved, he said.
      The Colombian government is currently engaged in peace talks with ELN and there is a six- months ceasefire.
      “Clearly this guerilla group they are looking somehow to put pressure on those peace talks and increase concessions or even sabotage them,” Walker said.
      Diaz’s father was kidnapped on Saturday night by armed gunmen at a gas station in Barrancas, La Guajira.
      The Liverpool star’s mum, Cilenis Marulanda was also snatched- but was later found in Barrancas.
      Authorities in Colombia have launched a massive police operation to locate the winger’s missing dad and even sniffer dogs were brought in to join the rescue efforts.
      The country’s army has already been joined by an elite police anti-drugs commando squad specialising in complex jungle operations to find the 58-year-old.
      Colombian cops believe the lair of the kidnapping gang is located in the inhospitable jungle terrain of the Perija Mountains near the Venezuelan border.
      Scott believes there is a possibility that the footballer’s dad has been taken across the border to Venezuela – which could make his release even more complicated.
      “The borders at that part of the world are pretty porous so it is a possibility he may be taken over to Venezuela,” he said.
      “It wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened and it would obviously make any rescue attempt more difficult if it’s across the border.”
      He explained that even though threats of torture or even murder are commonplace tactics for guerrilla groups, he is confident Luis Diaz’s dad is being treated well.
      He said: “In the vast majority of cases the hostages will be reasonably looked after because it is in the hostage takers interest to do so because it helps with their bargaining power and people arent going to pay a ransome for a corpse.
      “Threats are a commonplace in kidnappings because it puts pressure on the family or the company to pay ransom or give concessions- it’s a standard tactic.”
      Colombian President Gustavo Petro has revealed he has spoken to Diaz personally to reassure him about the government’s efforts to free his dad.
      He said on his official X account: “We have spoken with Luis Diaz yesterday. We are working for the liberation of his father.”
      Earlier this week, Diaz urged his Instagram followers to “march for the release of Mane Diaz”.
      ELN is notorious for massacres and kidnappings is aligned with the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc).
      Farc launched its guerrilla war against the Colombian government in 1964, after a peasant uprising that was crushed by the army.
      Over the decades, the conflict drew in several leftist rebel groups, right-wing paramilitaries and drug gangs.
      The Marxist-Leninist group, which in Colombia is called the ELN, was founded in 1964 by radical Catholics inspired by Cuba’s communist revolution.
      It was behind a car bombing in January 2019 at a police academy in Bogota which killed 21 people and injured 68 others, making it one of the deadliest attacks ever in the Colombian capital.
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      Peace talks have been going on between the ELN and the Colombian government since March 2020 when the guerrilla group declared a unilateral ceasefire during the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.
      Scott is the author of the Order Out of Chaos: How to become a World-Class Communicator and Win Every Negotiation.
      A massive police operation is underway to locate the star’s dadCredit: Rex
      A guerrilla fighter known only as Patricia is suspected of being behind the man’s abductionCredit: Suministrada
      People march during a demonstration for the footballer’s dadCredit: AP More

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      Jude Bellingham’s best outfits, from £6,000 Louis Vuitton threads he wore at Paris Fashion week to Ballon d’Or flares

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      MOVE over Jack Grealish, there’s a new football fashionista in town.Jude Bellingham, 20, has become a superstar of the beautiful game since moving from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid in a £114million deal this summer.
      Jude Bellingham looked class at the recent Ballon d’Or awards
      Real Madrid ace Bellingham’s flared trousers were the talk of the red carpetCredit: The Mega Agency
      Bellingham wore a custom Louis Vuitton suit, while dapper team-mate Vinicius Jr went with Dolce & GabbanaCredit: Rex
      The England star has taken LaLiga by storm – scoring 13 goals in as many matches.
      While for the Three Lions, he has put on a starring show against Scotland and Italy in recent months.
      However, it’s not just on the pitch where he is standing out.
      Off it, stylish Bellingham has proved to be the height of fashion.
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      SunSport takes a look at his best looks – starting with bringing back flares.
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      Not all eyes were on Lionel Messi, who scooped his eighth Ballon d’Or in Paris this week.
      While the Argentina World Cup winner looked smart in a traditional tuxedo and bow tie combo, it was Bellingham’s look that pushed the boundaries.
      He arrived with his equally dapper team-mate Vinicius Jr, who wore Dolce & Gabbana, to pose for snaps on the red carpet.
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      And his Louis Vuitton ensemble turned heads for its blend of classic elegance and modern styling.
      The blazer was double-breasted and featured pearl buttons.
      But it was the trousers that proved to be the game changer.
      Flared at the bottom, the suit was custom-made for Bellingham.
      Paris Fashion Week
      Back in June, just a week after completing his transfer to Real Madrid, Bellingham was a guest at Paris Fashion Week.
      He was joined by Manchester United star Marcus Rashford and Boston Celtics baller Jaylen Brown on the front row at the launch of Pharrell Williams’ debut collection as the new creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton.
      Bellingham was suitably dressed for the celebration of haute couture.
      He wore a pyjama suit consisting of a flocked jacket, matching monogrammed pants and heavyweight Baroque loafers.
      At Paris Fashion Week Bellingham wore a Louis Vuitton ensemble costing £6kCredit: Getty
      Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham and Jaylen Brown attend the the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 showCredit: Getty
      The in vogue sportsman accessorised his outfit with a pair of LV 1.1 Millionaires Infinity Dots sunglasses and a monochrome bandana worn around his neck.
      Reports claimed his outfit cost as much as £6,000, but at least he made a saving on a shirt.
      Gucci favourite
      Last year, Bellingham took part in a fashion shoot for SWM magazine.
      Shot at the five-star The Savoy in London’s West End, it was a collaboration with Gucci.
      He donned a striped tracksuit, as well as a pink varsity jacket for the occasion.
      “I’ve done stuff for my sponsors and my brand partners in the past, but nothing for a brand like Gucci. So it was a real pleasure for me,” he told SWM.
      “And as well as the pleasure I got from putting on the clothes, it was as much a pleasure to meet the staff and meet everyone who was working on it as well, because they were brilliant with me and they made me feel so at home in the outfits.”

      The name’s Bellingham
      Back in 2021, in Dortmund, Bellingham was getting a flavour for dressing smart.
      Channelling 007 Daniel Craig, he took to Instagram to show off his attire.
      And he looked every inch like James Bond in a black tuxedo and bow tie, giving a little subtle smile to camera.
      Bellingham also went for a couple of sophisticated white polo neck and grey suit combos, as well as a long charcoal overcoat matched with a black polo neck.
      He captioned the set of photos: “Sparkles and champagne.”
      The name’s Bellingham… Jude Bellingham
      Sophisticated Bellingham rocks a polo neck and suit combo
      Bellingham remains a cool character off the pitch
      At the SPOTY awards
      At the Sports Personality of the Year Awards in 2021, the Bellingham family were all in attendance. And all were suited and booted.
      Brother Jobe, dad Mark and mum Denise looked the part, but once again it was Jude’s daring style that stood out.
      He opted for a velvet blazer by Gucci with gold button detail, costing around £2,450, with a white evening shirt, wool mohair pants, patent leather lace-ups and a Jacquard Grosgrain tie.
      Again, it was a modern take on a classic look.
      The then 18-year-old was nominated for the Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
      However, Olympic bronze skateboarder Sky Brown was the winner.
      Bellingham rocks a velvet Gucci blazer costing around £2,450Credit: PA
      Smart casual
      The elegant youngster doesn’t always go for a smart suit, though.
      When he’s in his everyday clobber, he nails a streetwear mixed with designer vibe.
      In one photo he shared on Instagram, he’s pictured alongside Real Madrid team-mate Eduardo Camavinga looking dead cool.
      While the France midfielder wears a Balenciaga summer shirt, it’s Bellingham’s £1,270 Prada poplin shirt with a floral summer theme that stands out.
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      And his trainer selection is seemingly top class.
      In another picture on social media, he shows off Dior’s B30 Sneaker – a steal for £860.
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      Eduardo Camavinga and Bellingham cut stylish figures
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      Inside Tyson Fury’s amazing lifestyle, from monster car collection to £1.7m Morecambe mansion and £60k diamond Rolex

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      TYSON Fury is an extravagant personality at the best times.And the big character lives a life of luxury away from the ring befitting of his moniker, the Gypsy King.
      Tyson Fury lives an extravagant lifestyle away from the ring
      Tyson Fury’s amazing £1.7m home in Morecambe
      The Gypsy King logo features throughout the propertyCredit: @tysonfury
      The British boxing champ is believed to have accrued a wealth of around £130million.
      Fury is also set to make £165million from his upcoming fight with Francis Ngannou, as well as two blockbuster fights with Oleksandr Usyk.
      That sum will just improve the amazing lifestyle he leads.
      From living in a £1.7million Morecambe mansion to an astounding car collection featuring TWO Rolls-Royce motors, Fury leads an extraordinary life.
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      Here’s just some things he has spent his wealth on.
      The abode
      Fury went up in the world when he swapped his £550,000 home that overlooked Morecambe Bay for a posher £1.7million mansion in the same area.
      Clearly crafted with an open cheque book, the mansion has gold curtains and radiators throughout.
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      There are huge chandeliers dangling from the ceilings, and the kitchen is decked out in red marble.
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      Wife Paris, 33, often gives us a glimpse into her fab property.
      On Instagram, she regularly shares snaps in different rooms – dressed head-to-toe in designer clobber.
      One photo showed the blonde clutching a Chanel handbag while stood in front of a set of ornate gold curtains.
      In another, the beauty is surrounded by family in her kitchen – sipping a coffee and laughing.
      Behind her, red-topped marble decorates the surfaces. And there’s also a silver chandelier, fit for a queen, hanging from the ceiling.
      In the hallway, Paris – wearing a patterned blouse – leans on a gold radiator that’s clearly a statement piece. Next to her is an outstanding floor to ceiling mirror.
      For the musical, underneath the wood staircase is a grand black piano that sits on marble flooring.
      In terms of security, the property has a castellated front wall, and a wrought-iron black and gold fence. Of course, that boasts its own lavish decor – with lion motifs and four eagle sculptures on the gate posts.
      Unwanted burglars are warned off by signs that reveal the home is guarded by CCTV.
      Back in 2020, Tyson Fury upgraded from his £550,000 abode to a stunning £1.7million home in Morecambe.
      The Furys bought their £1.7m mansion in 2021
      His wife Paris Fury regularly shares images of the home on social media
      Sweeping gold curtains adorn the property
      A lavish gold radiator and and grand piano can be seen in the hallway
      Glam Paris shows off her gold radiator
      The home featured heavily in the Netflix show At Home with the Furys, which offered fans a glimpse inside the chaotic and full-on life of Britian’s top heavyweight boxer.
      A water fountain can also be seen at the front of the property, while there is also a mini-playground with the “Gypsy King” logo painted on the floor outside.
      Of living in Morecambe, Fury said: “Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?
      “I love it… It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”
      The cars
      Like many of the world’s successful boxers, cars are a big deal.
      Fury has an absolute monster collection of motors he has been seen behind the wheel of.
      Most recently, he added a stunning customised Porsche GT3 RS worth over £200,000 to his car collection.
      While in 2022, he was mad for motors splashing the cash on two Rolls-Royces worth £384,000 EACH.
      In 2019, Fury showed off his red Ferrari Portofino motor, alongside pal Billy Saunders’ similar model in a car park.
      Heavyweight star Tyson Fury boasts an epic car collection
      Fury showed off a Rolls Royce motor on InstagramCredit: Instagram @tysonfury
      Fury added a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4Lusso to his car collection in 2019Credit: BackGrid
      Tyson Fury shows off his matching Ferrari Portofino with friend Billy Joe SaundersCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      Fury unveiled his brand-spanking new Porsche GT3 RS in 2023Credit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURY
      The Portofino usually retails at around £170,000 for a base model.
      He also boasts a Ferrari GTC4Lusso worth a stunning £250,000, which he was seen behind the wheel of in 2019.
      But it’s not all glam. Fury also has time for a £20,000 Vauxhall Passat and a Mini Cooper.
      The watches
      Bling is important to Fury too.
      After all, he once sparred Anthony Joshua for a brand new Rolex watch.
      The Swiss watchmaker is a favourite of Fury’s, who reportedly owns several.
      He once wagered his gold, diamond-encrusted Rolex Daytona Rainbow Sapphire watch to whoever could beat him in the ring.
      Then, when he prepared for his showdown with Dillian Whyte in 2022, he flashed another £60,000 diamond-laden 18ct timepiece from the brand.
      Others include a Richard Mille RM 011 Flyback Chronograph that costs over £100,000.
      Once upon a time, Fury offered this watch up to anyone who can beat himCredit: Twitter, @Tyson_Fury
      Fury wore his luxury gold Rolex at Wembley ahead of a fight against Dillian WhyteCredit: Reuters
      Rolex fan Fury flashed a £15k Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a red coral dial on his Netflix seriesCredit: NETFLIX
      And a Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph that’s worth around £90,000.
      In his Netflix series, he flashes a Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a red coral dial that’s a more modest £15,000.
      In terms of other jewellery, Fury offered to pay £25,000 for the biggest crucifix in the UK in 2022.
      Designer wardrobe
      There was a point in time when Fury used to live in Versace robes at £400.
      A fetching mustard one draped around his 6ft9in frame was seen ahead of his 2021 bout with Deontay Wilder, he donned strolling around a Las Vegas casino.
      There was a red robe that he was spotted wearing before he beat Otto Wallin.
      But Fury’s eccentric and expensive fashion style doesn’t end there.
      First, there was the infamous picture of Tyson wearing a £9,000 chinchilla coat in 2017.
      Tyson Fury shows off his Versace robe costing £400Credit: Twitter @Tyson_Fury
      Wacky fashion is part of Fury’s lookCredit: Alamy
      Fury has shown off his Louis Vuitton collection on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Fury’s mental health suit designed by tailor Nav Salimian turned headsCredit: Splash
      Champion Fury lives a lifestyle to envyCredit: Getty
      The heavyweight is clearly a fan of the designer labels, from Louis Vuitton to Gianni Versace which he shows off on Instagram.
      And when he is prepping for a fight, he is dressed to the nines in press conferences in customised suits by personal tailor Nav Salimian.
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      That, again infamously, included a mental health-inspired suit that gained worldwide attention in 2022.
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      Inside Tyson Fury’s amazing family dynasty with NINE pro boxers including Love Island star brother and dad John

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      TYSON FURY lives at the top of the heavyweight boxing world.But while he is the Fury family’s most famous name, he is one part of a family dynasty in the industry.
      Tyson Fury heads a family full of fightersCredit: AFP
      Dad John Fury is one of nine fighters in the Fury fighting dynastyCredit: Alamy
      The Fury’s live and breathe boxing, with a staggering NINE members of the family involved in the industry in some capacity.
      Below SunSport takes a look at each member of the Fury’s fighting empire.
      Tyson Fury
      STARTING out with the creme of the crop, The Gypsy King stands at the pinnacle of heavyweight boxing.
      Tyson has been in the sport since he was eight years old.
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      Tyson won the WBC belt in 2019Credit: AP
      He went on to win the WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight titles from Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.
      Tyson was stripped the IBF belt just ten days after winning it after he refused to fight mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Glazkov.
      The remaining three belts were vacated in 2016 pending an investigation over anti-doping and medical issues.
      Most recently he won the WBC title from his epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder.
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      Tommy Fury
      Tommy Fury is Tyson’s half brother and an ex-Love Island starCredit: Alamy
      TOMMY FURY has thrust himself into the spotlight with his high-profile fights in influencer boxing.
      In October 2023 he beat KSI, which followed a split-decision win over Jake Paul in February.
      Tommy is Tyson’s half brother, sharing the same father but different mothers.
      TNT saw a large part of his fame come from appearing on Love Island in 2019.
      While on the reality TV show he met fiancee and mother of his daughter, Bambi, Molly-Mae Hague.
      He featured prominently in Netlfix’s At Home With The Fury’s documentary.
      Roman Fury
      Rowan Fury previously had a scholarship as a rugby star before swapping to boxing when his weight increasedCredit: PA
      ROMAN FURY is Tommy’s brother, Tyson’s half-brother, and fights at cruiserweight.
      He has been described by the Gypsy King as “an aspiring cruiserweight champion of the future.”
      Roman previously held a scholarship to become a rugby player before his weight shot up to 19 stone.
      After starting training with Tyson and Tommy during lockdown Roman shed six stone before having his first pro boxing fight in October 2022.
      John Fury
      Fury Sr fought former WBO champ Henry Akinwade during his pro careerCredit: Alamy
      FATHER to Tyson, Tommy and Roman, the often explosive John Fury had his own noteworthy career in the ring with 13 pro fights under his belt between 1987 to 1995.
      John’s career however, was far less illustrious than his son’s would prove to be.
      Born in 1964, he was beaten on his boxing debut by rugby league player Adam Fogerty before going on to win his next six fights on the bounce.
      A 1989 draw with David Hopkins would end this streak, before he had a shot at the Central Area title with Neil Malpass which he lost on points.
      Wins against future British and Italian title challengers would follow, before he was brutally KO’d against future WBO champion Henry Akinwade which sparked a four-year ring absence.
      He would return against 1995 but was knocked out inside four rounds. After hanging up his gloves he would train son Tyson, which has gone on to yield great success.
      John was raised as a Gypsy and still keeps up with traveller tradition.
      Hughie Fury
      Hughie Fury suffers from a rare skin condition but previously challenged for a heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      HUGHIE FURY has been out of the ring after suffering from acne conglobate, but has an impressive record in the ring.
      He is the cousin of Tyson and has a pro record of 26 wins (15 KOs) and three defeats.
      Hughie challenged for the WBO heavyweight title in 2017 and previously asserted he would be able to beat Anthony Joshua.
      Born in 1994, Hughie was the first British boxer to win gold in the super-heavyweight division at the 2012 Youth World Championships.
      Nathan Gorman
      Nathan Gorman is the great-nephew of bare-knuckle fighter Bartley GormanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      NATHAN GORMAN is Tyson’s cousin and fights in the heavyweight division.
      Born in 1996, he has 21 fights under his belt, winning 19 – 13 via KO – and losing two.
      Gorman has fighting in his blood not just from the Fury family, being the great-nephew of undefeated bare-knuckle fighter Bartley Gorman.
      Hosea Burton
      Hosea Burton challenged for the British light-heavyweight belt in 2021Credit: PA:Press Association
      ANOTHER cousin, Hosea Burton fights at light-heavyweight or cruiserweight level.
      He held English national championships in Sheffield in 2009 and London in 2010.
      Burton’s overall pro record is 32 fights, 28 wins – 12 by KO – and four defeats.
      In 2021 Tyson, John and Hughie all watched on at Wembley as Burton was defeated in seven rounds by Dan Azeez for the vacant British light-heavyweight title.
      In May 2023, Burton suffered another defeat to Ellis Zorro for the vacant WBO European cruiserweight title.
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      Andy Lee
      Andy Lee held the WBO middleweight title in 2014Credit: Sportsfile
      LEE is the second cousin of Tyson and cousin to Tommy.
      Born in 1984, the Irish southpaw has fought across three weight classes, holding the WBO middleweight title for a year in 2014.
      His pro record stands at 39 fights, 35 wins – 24 by KO – three defeats and one draw.
      Lee’s last fight was in 2017, citing family reasons for his retirement. Since then he has become a trainer and boxing pudit.
      He was assistant to SugarHill Steward for Tyson’s rematch will Deontay Wilder and has trained Joseph Parker.
      Peter Fury
      FATHER to Hughie, Peter Fury has a murky past.
      Peter was a criminal gang kingpin that covered the North East before he was slapped with a ten year jail sentence in 1995 for heading up a supply chain of illegal amphetamine which made him millions.
      He was forced to give around £1million back to authorities before he was released.
      In 2008 he was then thrown back in prison for money laundering.
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      Peter has been involved in the training of both Tyson and Tommy from their younger days.
      He has also been a trainer for Hughie.
      Peter Fury has been involved in Tyson, Tommy and Hughie’s training but was is also a former gang leaderCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s 6,000 calorie-a-day diet before Ngannou fight – including roast potatoes for breakfast

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      THERE is no doubt that Tyson Fury is one of the greatest heavyweights the art of boxing has ever seen.But how does the Gypsy King perform to the incredible degree that he does in his fights? 
      Tyson Fury is preparing to take on Francis NgannouCredit: Reuters
      The heavyweight boxer is eating 6,000 calories a day in the week before the fightCredit: instagram
      As he prepares to face off the formidable ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, Fury will be taking every measure to optimise his performance and solidify his legendary title as the undisputed world champion. 
      The two most important factors? His diet and workout regime. 
      Here, we take a look at Fury’s pre-fight rituals – including a whopping 6,000 calories a day and roast potatoes for breakfast.
      According to the 35-year-old’s nutritionist George Lockhart, the 6ft 9in athlete’s favourite foods are black pudding, fish and anything spicy. 
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      He’s not a fan of vegetables, and would chow down exclusively on chicken nuggets if he could. 
      In the week before a fight, he typically scoffs his breakfast at 10am, then eats again at 1pm, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and midnight.
      This works out at about 6,000 calories a day – almost triple that of the maintenance calories for the average man. 
      Lockhart said this huge intake helps maximise energy output on the day of the fight and helps keep fatigue at bay. 
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      “Tyson is like clockwork,” he added. “It’s the exact same way every single time. It’s almost like you press play, and repeat. 
      “We’ve found the formula he likes, and the weight that he wants to be at.”
      Fury’s standard brekkie includes several scrambled eggs, which the nutritionist claims are one of the “best digestive proteins” the body can absorb with ease.
      This provides optimal muscle growth and recovery to accompany Fury’s twice-a-day, seven-day-a-week rigorous training program, he added. 
      The boxer, who weighs 19st 1lb, also gets a serving of black pudding, which is “really high in iron”, as well as lean pork or chicken.
      Lunch is one of the more variable aspects of Fury’s usually rigid diet plan, as the components are altered to fit his unique nutritional requirements throughout the seven-day lead-up. 
      However, Lockhart always tries to squeeze in a helping of salmon due to its high omega-3 content, which reportedly improves his brain function and boosts his ‘fight IQ’. 
      Salmon is also full of proteins and essential fatty acids, which are needed for muscle growth and the healthy maintenance of bone density and cartilage health that provide support for the muscles, which house the bursting power of Fury’s explosive punches. 
      Tyson Fury’s diet the week before facing Francis Ngannou
      MONDAY

      10am: 5 eggs, spinach, turkey bacon omelette, 2 large roast potatoes, 1/2 avocado
      1pm: 2 bananas, 1 cup of Greek yoghurt, smoothie
      3pm: : lemon pepper salmon, 230g roasted sweet potatoes, 1 tbsp hummus and 1/2 avocado
      6pm: 230g BBQ chicken breast, 1 cup of rice with broccoli and tomatoes cooked in chicken broth
      9pm: 1 cup Greek yoghurt, 1 cup blackberries, 1 cup of blueberries, 1 cup of strawberries and 1/4 cup of granola
      12am: 2 smoothies, 2 bananas, 1 cup of Greek yogurt

      TUESDAY

      10am: rosemary roasted potatoes, 2 turkey sausages, 2 scrambled eggs with cheese, 1 cup pineapple
      1pm: protein shake, 1 banana, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup Greek yoghurt
      3pm: 230g chicken curry, peas, carrots, 2 cups basmati rice
      6pm: lamb kebabs with tzatziki sauce, hummus, basmati rice, sliced cucumber
      9pm: 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup Greek yoghurt
      12am: shake, 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup Greek yoghurt, dark chocolate

      WEDNESDAY

      10am: 3 eggs scrambled with cheese, roasted rosemary potatoes, shake, Greek yoghurt, 2 cups blueberries, 2 chicken sausages
      1pm: sliced apples, sliced oranges, 1 cup mixed nuts, 1 cup Greek yoghurt, 1tbsp honey
      3pm: 2 chicken thighs, 1 cup garbanzo beans cooked with spinach in chicken broth with chicken gravy
      6pm: 1 chicken breast, 1 large baked potato, sliced melon and pineapple, asparagus with lemon salt and pepper
      9pm 1 cup Greek yoghurt, 1 cup sliced banana, 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup dark chocolate 
      12am: 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp honey, 1 cup Greek yoghurt

      THURSDAY

      10am: 3 eggs scrambled with cheese, 2 chicken sausages, roasted rosemary potatoes, 1 cup pineapple 
      1pm: shake, 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 cup Greek yoghurt
      3pm: BBQ chicken breast, 1 cup peas and carrots, 1 large baked potato
      6pm: 230g lemon pepper salmon, 1 cup basmati rice with tomatoes, spinach, and basil cooked in chicken broth, 1/2 avocado, lemon pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
      9pm: 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup blackberries, dark chocolate, 1 cup of Greek yoghurt
      12am: shake, 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries

      FRIDAY

      10am: 3 eggs scrambled with cheese and spinach, 3 turkey sausages, rosemary roasted potatoes, 2 cups of mixed fruit
      2pm : 230g blackened salmon, 2 cups rice cooked with spinach chickpeas, tomatoes, in chicken broth with hummus and avocado
      6pm: 2 chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, 2 cups mixed berries, nuts
      9pm: 1 cup blackberries, 1 cup raspberries, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup Greek yoghurt, 1/2 cup granola

      Where Lockhart has changed his tune regarding Fury’s programme is on the subject of red meat. 
      Before his fight with Dillian Whyte, the health expert was insistent on adding a helping of red meat to at least one meal every day as “chicken isn’t as nutrient dense”.
      However, he has since revised his opinions so as not to hinder Fury’s physical fitness. 
      “I’ll only do red meat on days that he’s off, to give his body the time to digest it,” he told Betway.
      “Red meat is the most nutrient-dense meat out there, but it also takes time to digest, so I don’t want to be giving it to him every day.”
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      And throughout the day, Lockhart has to ensure his client is getting his five-a-day, which he claims he has to sneak into Fury’s meals because he hates vegetables with a passion.

      Fury takes on Ngannou in Saudi Arabia at 10.45pm on October 28.

      Tyson out for dinner at a sushi restaurant with wife Paris and three of their seven kidsCredit: Twitter
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      Can Dave Brailsford, who boasts 18 Olympic gold medals, lead Man Utd to glory or will he flop like famous predecessor?

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      IF Sir Dave Brailsford ends up being involved in the day-to-day running of Manchester United, it will represent the biggest – and arguably toughest – job of his professional career.United are a significant global brand, one of the most recognisable sports teams on the planet, but when it comes to recent football achievements, they are not even the most successful side in their own city these days.
      Sir Dave Brailsford revolutionised British cyclingCredit: Getty
      Brailsford oversaw a medal laden spell when he was in charge of GB’s cycling teamCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      It is going to take one almighty task to turn the club around, drastically change its fortunes, improve the quality of the first team and renovate tiring and dated stadium facilities.
      It is being reported that British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to establish a new football committee of himself, Joel Glazer and Brailsford if his deal to acquire 25 per cent of the club is agreed.
      As part of the £1.3billion deal for a quarter of the Premier League club, Ratcliffe’s deal would see Brailsford – the Ineos director of sport – parachuted into the Old Trafford hotseat with the main focus being on football operations.
      You would have thought that this workaholic, obsessive character – once hailed as ‘Vialli’ by his Westminster Casuals teammates – would consider slowing down as he approaches his 60th birthday next February.
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      Especially when you realise he underwent surgery for prostate cancer in September 2019 and then had a heart operation two years later.
      But it seems the chance to take on one of the biggest jobs in world football is too good to turn down.
      And on the face of it, Brailsford – Derbyshire-born but raised in the Snowdonian mountain village of Deiniolen in Wales – has the CV and credentials to suggest he could turn United into a prosperous sporting venture again.
      British Cycling would certainly attest to his acumen and leadership given that they won 18 Olympic gold medals with him in charge at the Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games.
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      Transforming Manchester United could be Brailsford’s next challengeCredit: Getty
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment goes through, Brailsford could land a roleCredit: 2023 Jean Catuffe
      Sir Chris Hoy, Laura Kenny, Jason Kenny and Victoria Pendleton would vouch for his managerial skills as it was under his programme, during a golden era for British riders, that they flourished on the highest stage.
      Yet perhaps Brailsford’s biggest claim to fame is delivering a spell of dominance at the Tour de France with Team Sky, latterly rebranded as Ineos Grenadiers when the petrochemicals manufacturer took over.
      Bradley Wiggins became the first British rider to win the famous three-week cycling race when he wore the Yellow Jersey on the Champs-Elysees in that glorious summer of 2012.
      His British team-mate Chris Froome did even better than that, winning four of the next five editions on the streets of France, while Geraint Thomas also got involved in the act with his triumph in 2018.
      All this historic success on two wheels was underpinned by Brailsford’s ‘marginal-gains’ philosophy.
      The idea was to try and improve the smallest components by just one per cent in multiple areas and then the accumulative impact of all that would see a significant increase in overall performance.
      It was a philosophy that gained great credibility and celebration at the time, in and out of sport, but has since had its critics, none more so than Wiggins who said in 2017 it was “a load of rubbish”.
      There was a time when whatever Brailsford touched seemed to turn to gold and few disapproved when he was knighted in February 2013 and received top coaching honours at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford oversaw the success of Team Sky – rebranded as Ineos GrenadiersCredit: Getty
      And yet since then, his reputation has taken battering as he has faced controversy and uncomfortable questions over his saddle regime.
      In December 2016, a former coach made accusations on social media that Brailsford had been responsible for a climate of “bullying” and “harassment” and “wrongful dismissal of staff” at British Cycling.
      That same month, Brailsford was grilled by MPs in Westminster as part of a wider investigation into combatting doping in sport.
      Key issues discussed included the use of therapeutic use exemptions and the mysterious contents of a medicinal package – often referred to as the ‘Jiffy bag’ – delivered to Team Sky during the 2011 Criterium du Dauphine that was won by Wiggins.
      The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee issued a report in March 2018 that claimed Team Sky had crossed an “ethical line” by using permitted medication to “enhance the performance” of Wiggins. This allegation was “strongly refuted” by the cycling outfit.
      In a separate matter, Richard Freeman – the former Team Sky and British Cycling chief doctor – was later found guilty by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal of ordering banned testosterone in 2011 “knowing or believing” it was to be given to a rider to improve their athletic performance.
      In August, Freeman was slapped with a four-year doping ban for possession of a prohibited substance and twice lying to UK Anti-Doping investigators.
      While there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on Brailsford’s part, he faced calls from a British member of parliament to be suspended from his role at Ineos while a full investigation into the Freeman case could be launched.
      Many have mentioned the need to improve Manchester United’s infrastructureCredit: Getty
      No doubt these are all questions and topics that will surely be raised and resurfaced if he decides to get involved in the red half of Manchester.
      United will bring a whole new level of scrutiny that he has not faced in his career with Olympic sports and bike riding.
      Sir Clive Woodward, England’s 2003 rugby World Cup-winning coach, had it to a lesser extent when he took over as performance director of Southampton after a disastrous Lions Tour in 2005.
      But his spell in the beautiful game was far from successful and he lasted only one year on the south coast.
      Brailsford will hope for better results and he can point to the slow development of Nice, who are second in Ligue 1 in France, as evidence that he understands how to work in football.
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      Whatever happens, if indeed Brailsford does take over the reins at United, he will have to make an instant impact in the unforgiving environment of football.
      Fans on the Stretford End will have little truck with the marginal-gains approach if results are not quickly forthcoming. More