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      Biggest football kit fails including shirt banned for hidden Nazi swastikas and Aston Villa’s ‘sweaty’ fabric gaffe

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      FOOTBALL kits are a huge business.Every year, the world’s leading clubs will change up their shirts for a different design.
      Aston Villa’s 2023-2024 jersey had a major design flawCredit: Getty
      We’ve seen some incredible kits over the years that have become collector’s items.
      But, we’ve also had some absolute stinkers that have had bigger problems than just their design.
      And they have become iconic for all the wrong reasons.
      SunSport looks at the biggest kits fails, starting with a Premier League and a fabric issue.
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      Aston Villa 2023-2024
      Football kits should be made to feel light and airy to encourage a good performance.
      They should also be able to be able to handle the sweaty athletes that wear them.
      Aston Villa’s 2023-2024 jersey did none of that, and was a huge disaster for the English giants.
      During games, players appeared to be drenched as the shirts clung to their bodiesCredit: Getty
      The Castore-made jerseys appeared drenched when the club was in Europa League action against Legia Warsaw.
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      Fans online said it looked the players had taken a shower in them.
      It could also have explained why they lost 3-2 in Poland.
      Worse still, reports said that Villa’s women’s team dreaded wearing it.
      Fiorentina 1992-1993
      The Serie A giants were caught in a race row in the early 90s with an away strip Gabriel Batistuta and Co had to wear.
      Sponsored by 7 Up, that bit looked retro and cool.
      But a closer inspection of the pattern on the shoulders and arms revealed a hidden design that looked like a swastika.
      Unfounded rumours claimed the club, who were famous for the fascist allegiances during World War II, purposefully included the Nazi symbol onto the fabric.
      Fiorentina soon pulled the shirt and said in a statement: “Fiorentina and the manufacturers, Lotto, would like to underline that the optical [swastika] effect is purely a matter of chance.”
      To add insult to injury, the club were relegated that season.
      Gabriel Batistuta models Fiorentina’s controversial 1992-1993 away jerseyCredit: Alamy
      On closer inspection, the pattern looked like swastikas
      Man Utd 1996-1997
      As excuses go for losing away Southampton, blaming the kit is a bit lame.
      But that’s exactly what Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson did when his side wore their infamous grey shirt in 1996
      Fergie claimed the shirt blended into the crowd and his players couldn’t pick their passes out.
      3-1 down at half-time, they were ordered to change their shirts.
      Worth noting the score finished 6-3, so they lost the second half too.
      Man Utd’s grey shirts were a design flaw for apparently blending into the crowdCredit: Alamy
      Huddersfield 2019-20
      A publicity stunt, but one that epically failed and cost The Terriers a fine for misconduct.
      The drama unfolded before a preseason friendly against Rochdale, when Town marched out with a shirt that had a HUGE Paddy Power sponsorship banner across the jersey.
      Looking more like beauty pageant contestants than a football team, it infringed on the FA’s sponsorship rules that read,  ‘one single area not exceeding 250 square centimetres on the front of the shirt’.
      The FA banned the shirts, so it is unclear if it was something that would have continued for the rest of the season, or was just a joke for that game.
      Huddersfield Town’s Paddy Power joke backfired when they were finedCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Barcelona 2015-2016
      When it comes to history, don’t break tradition.
      Barcelona fans had got used to icons like Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff and Lionel Messi wearing the famous vertical red and blue stripes.
      But there was uproar when the stripes were changed to horizontal for the 2015-2016 season.
      A poll in a Spanish newspaper revealed that 78 per cent of Barcelona fans hated the shirts.
      The experiment lasted just one season, before Barcelona reverted back to their famous design.
      Interestingly, the Catalans also tried a break from the norm with a checked pattern that didn’t catch on.
      Barcelona’s horizontal stripes caused controversyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Cameroon 2002 & 2004
      Cameroon have often been experimental with their shirt designs, and they feature TWICE.
      At the 2004 African Nations Cup, they wore a onesie in the knockout stages created by Puma.
      Fecafoot, the country’s football federation, was fined £125,000 and they were docked six qualifying points from their World Cup group.
      After an appeal, common sense prevailed and the points were reinstated.
      Two years prior, Cameroon caused an even bigger stir when they opted for a vest top akin to an NBA basketball team.
      It proved to be a success, as they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations.
      However, before the World Cup Fifa hit them with a rule that football shorts have to have sleeves.
      Cameroon went sleeveless for the 2002 Africa Cup of NationsCredit: Getty
      Two years later, Cameroon wore a Puma designed onesieCredit: AFP
      Cardiff City 2012-2013
      The Bluebirds played in blue. Simple.
      So, when controversial former Malaysian chairman Vincent Tan wanted them to play in red, imagine the commotion it caused.
      His reasons were because red was a lucky colour in Malay culture, so they rebranded in 2012.
      He added it was part of ‘major and significant’ investment into the club
      A red dragon was also added to the club’s badge too.
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      Amazingly, this lasted until 2015 when Tan bowed to fan pressure to change back to blue.
      The kit was changed instantly and the badge was redesigned to feature a bluebird on it.
      Cardiff City changed their colours from blue to red in 2012Credit: Getty
      The brainchild of former owner Vincent Tan, fans revolted and in 2015 they went back to blueCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star – now I sell swimming pools but fans keep ringing me up to sing France’s World Cup anthem

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      FORMER Premier League star Stephane Guivarc’h has swapped grassy pitches for water as he is now a swimming pool salesman.The Frenchman played for Newcastle and won a World Cup during his career.
      Stephane Guivarc’h has a very different career from when he was a footballerCredit: Federation Franchise Natation
      The former Newcastle star now sells swimming poolsCredit: Tanguy Piscines Bretagne | Constructeur de Piscine
      He works for a company that is run by his childhood friendCredit: Tanguy Piscines Bretagne | Constructeur de Piscine
      Guivarc’h played for Newcastle during his careerCredit: Getty
      The Magpies bought the striker for £3.6million in 1998 after he won the World Cup but he ultimately failed at St James’ Park despite scoring on his debut against Liverpool.
      Guivarc’h, 53, arrived at Newcastle with an impressive goalscoring record in France but could not replicate it in England.
      He was sold just months later to Scottish giants Rangers for £3.5m, where he spent one year before returning to France to see out his career.
      Since retiring in 2002, Guivarc’h has drastically switched his career as he entered the leisure business as a swimming pool salesman at a friend’s company.
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      Unlike many former footballers, the retired striker is happy not to have spent much time in front of the camera and is happy with his “balanced life”.
      He told RMC: “I have been in the swimming pool business for 17 years.  The boss of the company is a friend of mine.
      “It started off because the business was a plumbing firm that was doing work on my house.
      “My friend then told me he was planning to create a swimming pools division, and that he was looking for a sales rep.
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      “As I was unemployed at the time I told him I’d give him a hand – and 17 years later on I am still working with him.
      “I am out on the road all day, things are going very well and I am back home in the evenings.
      “I lead a balanced life. I don’t need to constantly seek to be in front of a camera or a microphone in order to exist.”
      However, just because he is selling swimming pools doesn’t mean he does not get recognised by French football fans.
      Occasionally he will be spotted and will end up speaking to clients about football for even longer than the swimming pool.
      Speaking to The Times, he said: “The first time I meet a customer, if they’re a football fan, it’s not uncommon to spend half an hour talking about swimming pools and an hour talking football.
      “It’s nice, it allows you to connect with somebody’s passion rather than just talking pools, pools, pools. They like to share a moment.
      “But it’s also a professional relationship. You don’t win every deal, there’s a competitive aspect there too.”
      With the swimming pool business being based in the village of Concarneau in Brittany, France there is a very common topic that comes to mind.
      He scored on his debut against Liverpool for the MagpiesCredit: Getty
      After only playing four times Guivarc’h left to join RangersCredit: Alamy
      He added: “The ’98 finals had a huge impact, as they were the first time France won the World Cup.”
      Guivarc’h’s fame from the tournament even sees him be called up by fans with his phone number available on the business’ website.
      He added: “My mobile number is on the company’s website, and fans still phone me up to sing the France World Cup anthem I Will Survive.”
      Guivarc’h has previously admitted that he could have stayed in football.
      After retiring he was the sporting director at Guingamp for six months but left the club after a fallout with the president.
      He said: “My mum then died, and I looked after my dad while I had my house built.
      “My childhood friend – who is now my boss – was fitting a water tank one day when I jokingly told him I could be a salesman for his swimming pool firm.
      “That put a flea in his ear.  He phoned me later on, we spoke the next day and I’ve now been with his company since.”
      Guivarc’h played 14 times for FranceCredit: Getty
      He helped the team win the World Cup in 1998Credit: AFP
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      Guivarc’h left Rangers having helped the club win a Scottish double with the league and cup titles.
      He rejoined his former side Auxerre where he spent the next two years of his career.
      It was his third spell with the club having played there twice either side of a spell at Rennes before joining Newcastle.
      He played 60 games in the French league scoring 25 goals before leaving in 2001.
      In the last year of his professional career, he was at Guingamp, but he only featured 11 times, scoring one goal.
      Guivarc’h played 14 times for France scoring one goal which came in a friendly game against South Africa in 1997.
      He was selected for the World Cup squad in France’s home tournament in 1998, and played in all six games of the tournament.
      He was awarded with a Knight of the Legion of Honour – the highest order of merit in France – following the victory.
      Former UEFA president Michel Platini revealed that the fixture for the 1998 World Cup final was fixedCredit: AFP
      Former France midfielder Michel Platini later claimed that the final was a fix to make sure that the team would not face Brazil until the final of the competition.
      Platini successfully got a change in the rules keeping France and Brazil separated until the final, having been named co-president of the World Cup Organising Committee in 1992.
      Platini added: “If we finished first in the group and Brazil finished first, we could not meet before the final.
      “We did not work until we were bored for six years to organise the World Cup not to do some little shenanigans.
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      “When you are at home, you want to be able to enjoy things.
      “You think the others do not do it for their World Cups? France against Brazil in the final, that was the dream of everyone.” More

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      Inside Logan Paul’s amazing lifestyle, living in a £11m Puerto Rican home, engaged to a supermodel and driving fast cars

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      LOGAN PAUL has built quite the life for himself.The social media influencer, 28, has amassed a fortune from savvy investments, a boxing career and being a pantomime villain of the WWE.
      Logan Paul lives a lifestyle to envyCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      The Prime Hydration drink co-founder is said to be worth north of £60million.
      That allows him to enjoy an incredible lifestyle.
      From living in a stunning mansion in Puerto Rico, to driving supercars and his engagement to Sports Illustrated model Nina Agdal, it’s fair to say Logan has got it made.
      SunSport takes a look at his wonderful existence, with the slightest bit of envy.
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      The mansion
      Paul has owned a number of amazing homes through the years.
      The first home he ever bought set him back around £5million and was in the Valley in LA.
      Then, he reportedly splashed around £1million on a desert ranch in California that formerly belonged to drugs guru Timothy Leary in the 1960s.
      But he left America behind and fell in love with Puerto Rico.
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      He and his brother Jake Paul are reportedly renting an £11million mansion in the Caribbean on the Dorado Beach East Community at the Ritz Carlton Reserve.
      The mansion boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms in a spacious 5,200 sq ft of living space, including marble floors.
      The open-plan lounge area boasts an eye-catching staircase leading to the second floor.
      Elsewhere there’s a full chef’s kitchen and dining room, as well as sunroom with pool table and huge swimming pool.
      There’s also a three-bed guest house on site.
      The luxury gated resort also boasts access to 2,000 acres of golf courses, tropical gardens and sandy beaches.
      Speaking on his podcast, Logan revealed his “gut” told him to move to the property.
      He revealed: “I went out there to scout it, and I fell in love with it.
      “Obviously, I’m impulsive, and I trust my gut, my instincts.
      “I feel like it’s the closing of a chapter and the opening of a new one.”
      YouTuber Paul left America behind to live in Puerto RicoCredit: Luxury Realty Group
      Paul’s Puerto Rico mansion boasts a stunning swimming poolCredit: Luxury Realty Group
      The property boasts five bedroomsCredit: Luxury Realty Group
      Marble flooring decorates plush dining roomCredit: Luxury Realty Group
      The stunning living room boasts high ceilings and plenty of spaceCredit: Luxury Realty Group
      Supercars
      The Ohio native loves cars, plain and simple.
      His mega car collection is testament to that, and boasts some incredible supercars.
      The most elaborate of his collection is a £280,000 Mercedes G550 4X4.
      Finished in white with huge black alloys, the Mercedes off-roader looks stunning, and even has its own digger.
      It’s powered by a 4.0 litre V8 petrol engine that produces 416bhp, with a nine-speed automatic gearbox.
      0-60mph takes 5.8 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 130mph.
      The range starts at £130,000, but Paul’s has all the trimmings.
      Like any true American, muscle cars are also important to Paul.
      The most elaborate motor in Paul’s collection is a Mercedes-Benz SUV with its own digger
      Paul is a fan of muscle cars – but gave his Dodge Challenger away to a fanCredit: Instagram @LoganPaul
      Logan Paul poses with his trendy Polaris SlingshotCredit: Refer to Caption
      In 2017, Paul revealed he broke a £1.5m BugattiCredit: Instagram / @loganpaul
      He had a £60,000 Dodge Challenger SRT8, that he absolutely loved. However, he ended up gifting it to a fan.
      It comes with a 6.4-litre V8 petrol engine that produces 470bhp.
      Paul also has a trendy three-wheel Polaris Slingshot, worth around £23,000.
      This two-seater is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 203bhp, while 0-60mph takes 4.9 seconds.
      But don’t leave him with a Bugatti Veyron. In 2017, he claimed he broke a £1.5million model.
      Supermodel
      Paul’s private life has always been one for the gossip pages.
      He has been linked to a string of beauties in the past, including Justin Bieber’s ex Chantel Jeffries fellow YouTuber Alissa Violet and Josie Canseco, the daughter of baseball legend Jose Canseco.
      However, Paul has finally settled down.
      In 2022, he met Danish-born supermodel Nina Agdal, who previously dated Leonardo DiCaprio.
      Nina Agdal is Paul’s beautiful fianceeCredit: @ninaagdal
      Supermodel Agdal has appeared in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition six timesCredit: Splash
      Paul and Agdal got engaged in Lake Como, Italy
      Danish-born Agdal is Paul’s best friend
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      Earlier this summer, he got down on one knee to ask for the stunner’s hand in marriage in Lake Como, Italy.
      “Engaged to the my best friend,” the pair wrote in a joint Instagram post.
      In a separate Instagram Story, she gushed: “”I get to marry the boy of my dreams, my best friend, my rock, my soulmate. I love you soooooo much!!”
      Nina has built an impressive model portfolio, appearing in six Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues, as well as the cover of the 50th-anniversary issue in 2014, where she posed with Chrissy Tiegen and Lily Aldridge.
      She has also appeared in various Victoria’s Secret photoshoots and walked the catwalk at New York Fashion Week.
      In 2020, the brunette launched her own fitness brand called The Agdal Method, with an app appearing in 2023.
      Lavish purchase
      Like many an influencer, Paul likes to spend his money lavishly.
      One of his more pricey purchased ended up being recorded as a Guinness World Record for being the most expensive Pokémon trading card sold.
      He is so proud of the rare 1998 Japanese Illustrator card, that he paid £4m for and wore it on a chain for his WWE debut in April 2022.
      Paul is a proud collector of rare Pokemon cardsCredit: instagram/@loganpaul
      Paul paid £4m for a Pokemon – a Guinness World RecordCredit: instagram/@loganpaul
      Paul showed off his card at Wrestlemania 38 – wearing it around his neckCredit: instagram/@loganpaul
      He showed off the “Gem Mint 10” graded card alongside The Miz in a tag-team match against Rey and Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 38.
      In 2023, he recalled the purchase on the latest episode of his Impaulsive podcast.
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      During a discussion about Pokemon cards with guest Prince Royce, Paul explained: “I love it. I love it dude.
      “I mean if you like video games that doesn’t surprise me but yeah I spent $5.3million on the card. It’s crazy.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s amazing car collection features a £9m Bugatti, £60k Range Rover Velar and two Rolls-Royce motors

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S car collection just keeps on growing.The Portugal legend, 38, has earned millions from the game is able to afford the world’s best cars.
      Cristiano Ronaldo boasts a car collection worth £19million
      Ronaldo’s £9m Bugatti Centodieci has appeared in Saudi Arabia
      Bought in 2021, the Centodieci is the most expensive car in Ronaldo’s collection
      His staggering net worth – believed to be more than £500m – means he can continually add to his garage.
      With some of his money, he has continued to build on his impressive fleet – estimated to be worth around £19million.
      The pick of the bunch is a £9million Bugatti, that is one of only 10 ever made.
      While he also loves a Range Rover as his family car.
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      SunSport takes a look at some motors decorating his amazing garage.
      Bugatti Centodieci, £9m
      Back in 2021, CR7 added the most extravagant and expensive car to his collection.
      The £9million Centodieci boasts an 8 litre W16 engine, with special models having 1600hp – some 100hp more than the Chiron and, overall, three times the price of that model.
      It can do 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 236mph.
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      His Centodieci has been spotted in Saudi.
      Ronaldo was recently seen in Riyadh behind the wheel of Range Rover’s new SUV.
      Bigger than the Evoque, but smaller than the Sport, it’s the perfect family car for the forward.
      It’s electric, so it’s good for the environment.
      It’s acceleration is quite slouchy though, measuring 0-62mph from 5.4 seconds.
      This stunning Range Rover Velar is now part of Ronaldo’s Middle East fleet
      Aston Martin DBS, £200k
      When Ronaldo played for Manchester United, he turned heads at Carrington as he rocked up to the gates in an amazing Aston Martin DBS Superleggera convertible.
      The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera boasts a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, providing a mind-boggling 715 hp.
      It has a top speed of 211mph, and can also go from 0-60mph in just 3.4 seconds.
      The car was certainly a worthy addition to Ronaldo’s stunning motor collection.
      When Ronaldo played for Man Utd, he had a Aston Martin DBSCredit: Alamy
      Mercedes G-Wagon Brabus, £600
      What do you buy your boyfriend if he has everything?
      Well, if you’re Georgina Rodriguez you get a massive, gift-wrapped Mercedes-Benz G-Class.
      The gorgeous former shop assistant made sure CR7’s had the best birthday ever for his 35th – gifting him a stunning Mercedes G Wagon Brabus that can cost as much £600,000.
      And the brilliant SUV can reach top speeds of 137mph.
      This customised Mercedes G-Wagon was gifted to Ronaldo by Wag Georgina Rodriguez
      Bugatti Chiron, £2.15m
      In 2017, Ronaldo’s need for speed saw the mercurial forward splash the cash on a stunning silver Bugatti Chiron.
      Incredibly, it can reach speeds of 260 mph, and does 0-60 in just under 2.5 seconds.
      As we said, he likes two of everything – and this was the second Bugatti he bought, although he denied buying a third  – the Bugatti La Voiture Noire.
      That was reckoned to be the most expensive car in the world EVER at £9.49million, and was snapped up by a mystery buyer.
      In 2017, Ronaldo bought a Bugatti Chiron – now worth over £2m
      Bugatti Veyron, £1.7m
      Only 450 Veyron 16.4 Grand Sports were built, so of course Ronaldo wanted a slice of that rarity pie.
      It cost him £1.7m, and the Portuguese legend bought the car as a treat after winning Euro 2016 with his country.
      Though the car was involved in a crash in 2022 in Majorca. The driver, who was reportedly not Ronaldo, lost control and the car skidded into a wall.
      The front of the Bugatti was believed to have been wrecked with investigators revealed no other vehicle was involved.
      The driver of the car did not suffer any injuries and signed an accident report.
      In 2022, Ronaldo’s Bugatti Veyron was involved in a crash
      Lamborghini Aventador, £260k
      Simply because a Bugatti Veyron won’t fulfil Ronaldo’s love of fast cars, in the same year he bought that motor he splashed on a Lamborghini Aventador.
      Made in 2011, it’s the most celebrated model by the Italian car designer – and owned by footballers all over the world, not scared of the outlandish price.
      Ronaldo celebrated his purchase on Instagram in 2016, with a picture with the caption: “Bom dia (good morning)”.
      Ronaldo poses with his £260k Lamborghini AventadorCredit: Instagram @Cristano
      Rolls-Royce Cullinan, £330k
      In 2020, Ronaldo added a Cullinan to his collection, having previously owned a Rolls Royce Phantom worth around £363,000.
      Showing his loyalty to his new employers, CR7 even personalised the interior with black and white leather.
      Standing at five metres long, the Cullinan boasts a V12 engine and a horse power of 571.
      It is the only SUV Rolls Royce have ever produced.
      CR7 is a huge fan of Rolls-Royce and has a stunning Cullinan
      Ferrari F12 TDF, £350K
      In 2017, Ronaldo bought an F12 TDF – another collector’s item with only 799 made in the world.
      It is certainly one of the favourites he owns, and is zippy with a top speed of 211 mph, and capable of doing 0-62 in 2.9 seconds.
      Needless to say, pet-friendly Ronaldo won’t let his pooches in though.
      A lover of supercars, this amazing Ferrari costs £350k
      Chevrolet Camaro, £35k
      Maybe he learned something from Sir Alex Ferguson about American cars, after all the former Manchester United boss drove a Chevrolet to training when he was Red Devils manager.
      A more economic motor than others in his garage, the Camaro has a 6.2-litre V8 engine that delivers 453 horsepower.
      It’s cheaper than anything else he owns, and was bought in 2016 as a family car.
      Showing that he doesn’t have to always drive flashy cars, Ronaldo was seen in an affordable Chevrolet
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      McLaren Senna, £1m
      A car made as a dedication to the legendary Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, it would’ve set Ronaldo back around £1million – with only 500 models ever made.
      So enamoured by its performance on Top Gear, former presenter Jeremy Clarkson said of the McLaren Senna it has ‘rewritten the supercar rule book’.
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      Powered by a twin-turbo charged V8 engine that produces 800 horse power, it can hit 0-62 mph in just 2.8 seconds.
      Mika Hakkinen is another sports star who owns one of these beauties.
      This McLaren Senna, worth £1m, was another Ronaldo’s favourite toys More

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      Megabucks life of ‘world’s sexiest footballer’ Alisha Lehmann as she builds fortune with Prime deal & sizzling calendar

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      SHE’S the Swiss sports star who has been branded the “world’s sexiest footballer”.And it’s not just on the pitch where Aston Villa star Alisha Lehmann is achieving her goals – thanks to a whopping 15.2million Instagram followers that have made her one of the most valuable stars in the women’s game.
      Alisha Lehmann has been branded the ‘world’s sexiest footballer’Credit: alisha-lehamann.com
      She reportedly earns £160,000 playing for Aston Villa but makes way more on the sideCredit: PA
      The 24-year-old is bagging extremely lucrative deals away from her sporting career, including partnerships with Boohoo, EA Sports and Adidas.
      Recently, Alisha was unveiled as the first female ambassador for sports drink Prime in a deal that PR expert Carla Speight could be worth up to £1million.
      And now she has just unveiled a sizzling 2024 calendar – selling signed limited-edition copies for £149.99 and normal ones for nearly £50.
      Carla tells us: “Alisha is the David Beckham of the women’s football world. She’s snapping up sponsorships with the likes of drinks, fashion and sportswear. 
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      “Like David Beckham, Alisha has realised football won’t last forever and she has to develop a lucrative career outside of it to secure her future.”
      Alisha’s latest deal is one of many money-spinning ventures that’s helping her to transcend football and live a lavish lifestyle – all while earning a tidy sum in the process.
      On her Instagram, there are scores of photos of the star soaking up the sun in exotic locations – on one occasion seemingly travelling by quadbike.
      Alisha regularly shares bikini snaps from her holidays abroadCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      The footballer is often pictured in fancy hotels and barsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7
      Last year, she shared snaps from a break in Miami, Florida, where she swamp with dolphins.  
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      Alisha also took a trip to Brazil in 2022, where she visited animal sanctuaries, and high-end nightclubs, went fishing and played golf. 
      During these trips, she has been seen sporting branded merchandise from hotel chains including Waldorf Hilton London and Melia Hotel Resorts.
      Additionally, she regularly gives shout-outs to car rental companies while posing alongside flashy Lamborghinis. 
      Sizzling side hustles
      It’s reported that Alisha earns £160,000 a year playing for Aston Villa but it seems the star could be topping up her earnings with her side hustles. 
      PR expert Carla points out that if just one per cent of her 15.2million Instagram followers buy her cheapest calendar, it could earn her nearly £7.6million. 
      The footballer also shares photos and talks to followers on the subscription site FanTime, where she charges £67 ($84) for a year’s membership and just over £8 ($10) per month. 
      Carla adds: “If only one per cent of her followers subscribe at the lowest rate, she will be bringing in £1.2 million per month.
      Alisha has launched a 2024 calendar and is charged nearly £150 for limited edition copiesCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      She also has a Fantime account where she shares photos and talks to her fanbaseCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      “Given that we know her engagement rate is around seven per cent, she could bring in even more than that amount in calendars, subscriptions – and she can do that for brands too.”
      Alisha was audaciously approached to produce saucier content last year, when she was offered an £83,000 ($100k) signing-on fee from the adult site My.Club.
      Mike Ford, the company’s vice president, told SportBible that she could earn a fortune posting “training photos, thirst traps and personally field questions from fans”. Sadly for the executive, she did not take up the offer.
      According to sources, it was Alisha’s decision to showcase her “sexy side” that contributed to her break-up with Aston Villa men’s team star Douglas Luiz.
      Last year, we were told: “When asked to do a calendar, she jumped at the chance to show off her sexy side but he was not happy.
      “He didn’t think it was something she should be doing. They rowed a lot and in the end, Alisha simply had enough.”
      Alisha also has a range of products, including hot pink cushions for £29.99, journals for £20, water bottles for £30 and even mousemats for £10.99.
      Before her deal with Prime, Alisha collaborated with a number of companies including Adidas, Bootbag and EA Sports, who create the video game Fifa.
      She has appeared in multiple videos for the football game including one alongside the musician Big Zuu and another unveiling her own “Be Brave” kit.
      PR expert Jack Cooper, from Ed Hopkins PR, told us: “Collaborations with brands like Adidas, EA Sports, and Bootbag further highlight her appeal to diverse industries, from sportswear to gaming. 
      Alisha has worked with a variety of companies ranging from Coca-Cola to EA SportsCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
      “Her diverse content – from football training videos to lifestyle and fashion showcases – means she can attract a broader range of brand partnerships.”
      Alisha has also worked with other companies including CocaCola Switzerland, Bootbag and Gisada.
      Carla says: “For longer-term deals, such as sportswear, lingerie, fashion and even fragrances, she could command six figures and receive commissions too.” 
      ‘Breaking the mould’
      Alisha is women’s football’s most followed star on Instagram and her fanbase is increasing regularly thanks to her daily posts.
      From July to September alone, she gained nearly two million followers and regularly gets more than one million likes on her posts.
      PR expert Jack says: “Alisha is breaking the mould, proving that today’s athletes are more than just players.
      Alisha has recently bagged a deal with Prime, which our expert claims could be worth £1mCredit: Instagram
      “With a robust following on Instagram, she’s more than just a footballer; she’s a digital influencer and brand in her own right.
      “Her collaboration with Prime, one of the largest streaming platforms globally, is indicative of the powerful confluence of sports, entertainment, and influencer marketing.”
      Pundit potential
      While Alisha has cultivated an engaged following on social media, she insists her focus is on football.
      Earlier this year, she told Sky Sports: “Obviously I have a lot of followers, but I never dreamed to have it. I just played and shared my life. It just became like this.
      “I don’t see myself as someone with loads of followers on social media, obviously I’m proud of it – alongside my football – but it doesn’t change anything.”
      Our experts predict she’s likely to capitalise on her knowledge of the game by providing match analysis, which could also earn her huge sums. 
      Carla says: “Alisha also has a fun and bubbly personality, which means she has the potential to take up a career in sports presenting. 
      “Sports programmes would snap up the chance to hire her as she has the potential to bring her 15.2 million followers and convert them into viewers for each programme she’s on. 
      “That’s a huge number for any show to get, so I expect she will be paid very well.”
      Alisha was part of Switzerland’s 2023 World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Humble beginnings
      While Alisha lives a life many could only dream of today, her upbringing in Tägertschi, Switzerland, was very different.
      There she used to play “street football” daily from the age of five alongside her brother and cousins and credits them as “the main reason I play today”.
      Alisha started her career at Swiss club BSC YB Frauen, where she scored 25 goals in 52 appearances. 
      In 2018, she moved to the Women’s Super League after being signed by West Ham United and helped the squad reach the FA Cup final a year later.
      Alisha went to Everton on loan in 2021 before being signed by Aston Villa, where she has scored seven goals.
      She has also scored a combined total of 22 goals from 82 appearances for Switzerland’s youth and adult national teams.
      It’s clear there are big things in the 24-year-old’s future both on and off the pitch – but her main focus is staying humble and focused on her footballing career.
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      Last year, she told Sky Sports: “I don’t think that I’m better than anyone else, I come from humble beginnings with how I grew up with my family in Switzerland.
      “The people who know me always see the footballer. Every time I’m with my friends and family, I just speak about football.” More

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      I cured Lionel Messi of vomiting on the pitch with this simple remedy you can buy in Boots for less than £10

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      WHEN looking after the highest-profile athlete on planet earth, you might expect the most extravagant and expensive methods and materials would be used get them in tip-top shape.However, it turns out all you actually need is a flower remedy which can be picked up from Boots for less than £10.
      Lionel Messi was at a crossroads in his career in 2013Credit: EPA
      Messi paid Dr Giuliano Poser a visit in 2013
      Poser said him treating Messi changed his life
      At least that is the case if you are Dr Giuliano Poser, who oversaw the treatment of Lionel Messi from 2013 until 2018.
      Messi’s stunning career which has seen him win the World Cup and seven Ballon d’Or awards was threatening to unravel following a string of injuries which were impacting his form.
      The then Barcelona and Argentina star, already a legend of the game aged 26, enjoyed a diet of pizza, fizzy drinks and red meat.
      But as he got older, his body could no longer deal with the intensity of professional football and his lifestyle after bouts of vomiting on the pitch.
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      Something had to give.
      And that is where Italian nutritionist Dr Poser comes in.
      Messi flew to Sacile, in Italy to discuss his issues at Poser’s clinic.
      With a two-decade background as a sports medicine practitioner, Poser preached some unorthodox methods compared to his colleagues.
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      Diet Overhaul
      Starting out, Poser ordered Messi to radically overhaul his diet.
      According to Argentine journalist Veronica Brunati, Messi was told to only eat what his body needed, rather than what it wanted.
      That meant foods not tolerated by the body were purged from his diet.
      Flour, yeast and wheat found in pizza, pasta and white bread were all out.
      Pork, beef, eggs, shellfish and diary products were cut too, meaning Messi would have to go without the Argentine favourite of asado – a driving force behind the reason Argentina stayed in Student Halls during the 2022 World Cup instead of a five-star hotel.
      Naturally, the ban extended to fizzy drinks and alcohol.
      While it was a lot to remove, Poser ensured they were replaced with a number of high-quality options.
      Organic and fresh foods such as vegetables and seasonal fruits, mineral water and a caffeine-rich tea drink called Mate – a South American speciality – came in to fill the void.
      Messi went on to lose 3kgs by the time the 2014/15 season rolled around.
      Poser explained: “Vegetables, seasonal fruits and good mineral water are essential fuels for our muscles.
      “You have to reduce the intake of processed foods or foods contaminated with pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and medications.”
      Cheap but cheerful
      However, the new diet was just the first step of this new way of life.
      Poser also set Messi down a path of trying to find mental and physical equilibrium by recommending emotional work and psychotherapy.
      But perhaps the most unusual treatment Poser prescribed was Bach flower remedies, developed by Edward Bach in the 1930s.
      The remedies are said to help reduce negative emotions such as anxiety by targeting the limbic system, the part of the brain which deals with emotions.
      A number of high-profile celebrities including Jennifer Aniston and Emma Watson have previously revealed they use the remedies.
      You can pick up a bottle of this miracle remedy for less than £10 in Boots, although be aware that according to Medical News Today, there is no direct evidence of them being effective.
      Regardless, Messi returned with a bang in the 2014/15 season, scoring 58 goals and adding 31 assists from 57 games.
      This was a stark improvement over the previous season when Messi had managed just 46 games, though he naturally still turned out an impressive 41 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.
      Messi used to be an avid enjoyer of red meat and pizzaCredit: Instagram/@leomessi
      Poser told Messi to use Bach remedies to help with his mental stateCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      Smile because it happened
      With Poser’s methods proving to be effective, Messi stayed under the doctor for a number of years.
      However, all good things must come to an end, and Messi’s visits to Poser came to an end in 2018 when he succeeded Andres Iniesta as Barcelona captain.
      Thereafter Messi entrusted his health to Dr Maria Antonia Lizarraga Dallo, who leads the Spanish giant’s nutrition team, until he left Spain for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
      Messi has continued to go from strength to strength since, finally lifting the World Cup with Argentina.
      For Poser, their split was an overdue return to normalcy, though he is thankful for Messi’s contribution to his career.
      He explained to Mundo Deportivo: “I’d say the Messi effect turned my life upside down, especially during the first three months, because the phone never stopped ringing and journalists appeared from all the corners of the world, who I didn’t see, of course.
      “That affects anyone’s day-to-day, ever more for a person like me, living a very calm life.
      “But, all around the world they’ve seen and they see Messi, and since then they can’t no longer doubt my method. It can be seen every week.”
      Argy-bargy
      Messi’s impact on Poser’s career has been profound.
      Poser now has a clientele including a number of other Argentina aces.
      The Italian was visited by Gonzalo Higuain in 2015 and later Paulo Dybala in 2018.
      Both went on to feel the impact of Poser’s teachings.
      In the case of ex-Chelsea star Higuain, he went to the Italian to help him break through a crisis of confidence.
      Like he did with Messi, Poser ordered Higuain to cut out red meat but also told him to limit his fish intake and to replace sugar with honey in his diet.
      Higuain went on to lose 4kgs and then embark on his best-ever season, netting 38 goals in 42 games at Napoli.
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      Similarly, Dybala called on the good doctor’s help to get him fit again to face Tottenham in the Champions League Last 16.
      Despite missing the first leg of the tie Dybala returned to haunt Spurs in the second leg, scoring the winner as Juventus performed a remarkable comeback.
      Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala both felt the positive effects of Poser’s attentionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Higuain had the best season of his career after visiting the doctorCredit: EPA
      Dybala netted the winner against Tottenham in the Champions League after visiting Poser to help his injury recoveryCredit: EPA More

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      Inside KSI’s glam lifestyle, from driving a £280k customised Lamborghini to £390k diamond necklace and Prime business

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      KSI is getting ready to appear in the ring once again.The YouTuber/rapper/entrepreneur, 30, will face off against Tommy Fury at MF & DAZN: X Series 10 on October 14.
      KSI is now reportedly amassed a £25m fortuneCredit: Getty
      YouTuber turned boxer KSI lives a lifestyle to envy
      Already, he fancies his chances – admitting he’s going to place a £1million bet on himself to win.
      But that’s just a drop in the ocean for a man reportedly worth around £25million.
      KSI’s wealth enables him to live a life of luxury.
      From an amazing car collection to bespoke jewellery and his various business interests, including Prime, this is a man who has it all.
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      Cars
      KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, has become quite the petrol head over the years.
      So it was no surprise that he added a customised Lamborghini Aventador to his garage – worth around £280,000 – in 2014.
      He has since called it his “pride and joy” and it’s easy to see why.
      When he bought the supercar, KSI had it wrapped by famed customiser Yiannimize in an eye-catching purple hue.
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      He has also had that flashy motor modified twice with Tron-inspired lines, as an ode to the sci-fi flick.
      Such was his love for that car, he released a rap track called ‘Lamborghini’ in 2015.
      But, he reportedly parted ways with the Lambo at a cost.
      Now, he seems to have become a Porsche aficionado after acquiring a 718 Boxster valued at £65,000, that boasts a drop-top roof and a top speed of 171mph.
      Of course, the licence plate is customised too – which reads ‘K51 FLY’.
      Fans online have also been wowed by a £60,000 Porsche Cayenne he showed off in a series of Snapchat stories.
      The Cayenne is the more luxurious of Porsche’s SUVs and faster boasting a 3.0L Turbo V6 engine.
      While in LA, KSI has been seen driving a very plush £250,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith.
      Yiannimize customised KSI’s £280k LamborghiniCredit: Andrew Styczynski – The Sun
      KSI had an obsession with sci-fi film TronCredit: Instagram / @therealksi via @yiannimize
      This stunning Porsche 718 Boxster is also in KSI’s car collection
      When he’s been in LA, KSI has been spotted driving a Rolls-Royce Wraith
      Diamonds
      We’re used to footballers, like Cristiano Ronaldo owning incredible jewellery, but don’t forget KSI.
      He loves diamonds just as much as CR7.
      His most elaborate purchase stems from his love of cartoon Dragon Ball Z.
      In 2019, he commissioned Pragnell Jewellers to create a bespoke diamond necklace of Beerus – the antihero from the Japanese anime.
      It really is astonishing. The piece has around 2,000 stones gems like sapphires, yellow diamonds, and is 18 carat gold.
      While, it took over 550 hours of craftsmanship to make and is said to be worth around £390,000.
      Being so valuable, KSI has admitted that he doesn’t keep it at home and has the item locked up in a safe.
      KSI is also fond of having an expensive timepiece.
      Pragnell Jewellers also sold him a £150,000 Rolex that’s covered in diamonds.
      Jewellery lover KSI had a custom-made necklace made of Beerus from Dragon Ball Z
      KSI shows off his amazing Beerus necklace worth around £390k
      This stunning £150k Rolex is also part of KSI’s amazing jewellery collection
      It was a gift to himself for an epic 2018.
      His only demand was that he wanted to be “iced out and covered in diamonds.”
      Loves his trainers
      Kicks are incredibly important for KSI.
      Which is why he linked up with Adidas last year to collaborate on a series of stylish high-tops.
      But, he is also a huge trainer collector.
      Whenever he drops in to LA, he heads to hipster shop Flight Club to stock up.
      On one particular trip, he dropped £8,000 on multiple footwear.
      The best being a pair of Off-White Nike Air Vapor Max’s that cost almost £2,000, the most surreal being the Nike Kyrie Lucky Charms sneakers that shared the colours of the popular American cereal
      In fact, he joked on a YouTube video that he had never seen Lucky Charms before until he’d bought those trainers.
      KSI loves collecting trainers
      These Off-White Nike Air Vapor Max trainers cost KSI £2k
      Despite being a trainer collection, KSI once regrettably gave away a pair of Red October Yeezys worth £30k
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      KSI also splashed his cash on Yeezy Boost 350 trainers, and Air Jordan Air Retro’s.
      However, he regrettably admits giving away a pair of Red October Yeezys that in good condition could be worth around £29,000.
      Designer cat
      KSI’s love of animals is not in doubt.
      Earlier this year, he added a furless companion to his family. And a beauty it is.
      He bought a Sphynx cat, the breed best known for being hairless back in May.
      They can be expensive – sometimes costing up to £2,000.
      Earlier this year, KSI revealed he bought a Sphynx catCredit: Instagram / @KSI
      Buu, his trusty companion, could have cost as much as £2kCredit: Instagram / @KSI
      He has called it Buu, and he regularly now appears on his YouTube videos and Instagram shares.
      Business
      Savvy KSI has used his social media standing to build an empire.
      The most incredible and impressive is his Prime drink, he set up with fellow YouTuber Logan Paul.
      They revealed astonishing figures of $250million (£201million) in retail sales and $110million (£88million) gross internally.
      And now they are conquering the sports world, with sponsorship deals with his beloved Arsenal, Bayern Munich and footballers Erling Haaland and Alisha Lehmann.
      He is also the CEO of Misfits boxing, who inked a deal with streamer DAZN to showcase fights between influencers, YouTubers and the like, XIX Vodka and a restaurant chain known as Sides.
      On top of all that, he is also the co-founder of The Sidemen – a YouTube group who have delved into the world of charity football.
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      KSI teamed up with fellow YouTuber Logan Paul to launch Prime Hydration drinksCredit: https://twitter.com/primehydrateuk?lang=en
      Prime now partners Arsenal and other football clubsCredit: https://www.arsenal.com/arsenal-prime-hydration-drink-partner-ksi-logan-paul-emirates-stadium
      Professional athletes including Alisha Lehmann are also working with PrimeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/
      Their most recent match raised a commendable £2.4million with proceeds going to charities – Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), youth charity Teenage Cancer Trust and wish-granting charity, Rays of Sunshine.
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      Inside Alexis Sanchez’s amazing £750,000 fleet of supercars including monster £160k Bentley and £130k Audi he crashed

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      ALEXIS SANCHEZ had a less-than-desirable end to his Premier League career with Manchester United. However, this did not stop the Chilean from earning a pretty sum from his time at the club thanks to his £350,000-a-week contract.
      Alexis Sanchez has earned more than £115million over his playing careerCredit: AFP
      Sanchez lit up the Premier League in three-and-a-half stunning years at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Add his three-and-a-half years at Arsenal to his time at Barcelona, Inter Milan and Marseille, and Sanchez has earned well over £115million throughout his football career.
      And Sanchez has not spared any expense on some of the nicer things in life.
      The loves of his life, a company of four dogs including two golden retrievers named Atom and Humber, enjoy a lavish life with the forward.
      But Sanchez’s splurges do not end there, as proven by a fleet of supercars worth over £750,000.
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      Not to mention the other modes of transport Sanchez has at his disposal – including the chartering of a private jet.
      Although, Sanchez is far from a saint on the road.
      He was once banned from driving in his homeland of Chile after being caught speeding at 96mph in a 75mph zone just outside the capital of Santiago.
      SunSport has taken a look at Sanchez’s garage of supercars.
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      Bentley Bentayga Black Edition – £160,000+
      In 2019 Sanchez opted to add an SUV to his collection.
      Much like former team-mate David de Gea, who has an impressive car collection of his own, Sanchez added a luxury SUV to his collection.
      However, unlike ex-club-mates Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku – who splashed £250,000 on a Rolls Royce Wraith – Sanchez went for a Bentley Bentayga.
      The monster Bentley, capable of going from 0-60mph in just four seconds, could set punters back anywhere between £156,000 to £259,000.
      This five-door 4×4 comes equipped with a V8 engine, – last used by F1 cars in 2013 – four-wheel drive and can reach a top speed of 180mph.
      The Black Edition which Sanchez opted for came with a little juice up on both its performance and design.
      Mansory, a luxury car modification firm from Germany, added some of their unique flare to the mix on the wheels and its diamond-polished rim surface.
      In addition, the rework with Mansory saw the car given a power boost, with an extra 10mph of top speed and increased torque.
      The luxury Bentley Bentayga can be sold for up to £259,000Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Bentley Continental GT – £186,000
      The Bentayga is not the only Bentley in Sanchez’s collection.
      He also owns a Continental GT, another Bentley beast in its own right.
      Like the Bentayga, the GT has a V8 engine.
      However, the GT possesses more power than its sister car and can therefore reach a higher speed of 198mph.
      It can also reach 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds.
      The price of the GT is also more than a match, with estimates placing it between £186,000 and £273,000.
      Sanchez also has a luxury Bentley Continental GTCredit: Cavendish Press
      Range Rover Sport – £84,000
      Keeping with the theme of British cars, Sanchez also has a Range Rover Sport.
      The car is far slower than the aforementioned Bentley’s off the line, taking 6.6 seconds to reach 60mph.
      It is also far slower with a top speed of 135mph – not that Range Rovers are typically designed with speed in mind.
      Range Rover set the price of this model at £84,000, but that did not prevent Sanchez’s motor from seeing its share of bumps and bruises in 2018.
      Following a meal at a restaurant, Sanchez returned to his car to find that his front wing had been scraped – an overall minor but nevertheless expensive to fix piece of damage.
      Two weeks later the bad luck continued as Sanchez was struck with a fine from a traffic warden after parking his car on double yellow lines outside another restaurant in Wilmslow.
      Sanchez had two weeks of hell with his Range Rover Sport in 2018Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Audi R8 – £135,000+
      Talking of damage, Sanchez was fortunate to not be killed in a car crash when he was still at Barcelona.
      Sanchez was driving his Audi following Barcelona’s Copa Catalunya final win over Espanyol in 2013 in the early hours of the morning.
      However, at 2:30am Sanchez crashed into the central barrier on a motorway close to the city centre.
      The incident saw Sanchez land in hot water with the law after he abandoned his mangled car in the road without notifying the police.
      Sanchez had been picked up by an unnamed team-mate following the crash.
      Local press shared pictures of the stunning incident and described Sanchez avoiding injury as a “miracle”.

      Local press described Sanchez avoiding injury in his crash as a ‘miracle’
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      Lamborghini Huracan – £200,000
      Lamborghini’s prowess in making supercars is matched by very few, so it would make sense that Sanchez would pick one up during a trip to Miami in 2016.
      The Italian-made car is one of the fastest ever made, reaching 0-60mph in just 2.8s.
      It is also capable of reaching speeds of up to 201mph – not that he would be able to reach such heights due to Miami speed limit laws setting highways at 70mph.
      It is a common practice to grab a rental car when visiting another country, and this was likely the case for the then-Arsenal ace too.
      Such activity is expensive, however, with renters charging between £483 to £2,421 a day depending on the model.
      At retail, the Huracan can go for between £164,000 to well above £200,000 depending on the model.
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      Sanchez hired a Lamborghini Huracan while on holiday in MiamiCredit: Instagram/Alexis Sanchez
      Planes, trains and automobiles
      Sanchez has also been seen enjoying trips on luxury private jets, yachts and helicopters.
      He has been spotted on a yacht with his dogs, while he also took ex-girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez on a romantic helicopter ride that landed on a private stretch of beach in South America.
      Sanchez has previously chartered private jets for flights with his dogsCredit: Instagram / @alexis_officia1
      They even join him for luxury yacht tripsCredit: Instagram / @alexis_officia1 More