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      I was Tommy Fury’s first coach and urged him to go on Love Island… but now he HAS to KO KSI to prove himself

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      TOMMY FURY has been warned by Ricky Hatton that he MUST knock out KSI in order to separate himself from the celebrity boxing world. British legend Hatton was Fury’s first professional coach before the unbeaten boxer put his career on hold to go on Love Island.
      Tommy Fury will take on YouTuber KSI next monthCredit: PA
      Ricky Hatton formerly trained Fury and says he must knock his rival out
      Fury came of the hit reality show as a celeb superstar after meeting now-fiancee Molly-Mae Hague.
      Fury’s new-found fame saw him land a blockbuster pay-per-view grudge match against YouTube-turned boxer Jake Paul.
      And he kept his reputation as a boxer intact as he beat Paul, 26, by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Now Fury, 24, returns against Paul’s arch rival KSI on October 14 in Manchester, but Hatton believes another points win will not suffice.
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      He told SunSport: “These are rappers and YouTubers, they’re not professional boxers like you, so I think in this fight he needs to make a bit more of a statement. 
      “Tommy must still have visions of doing something in real boxing and if that’s the case I’d like to see him knock out KSI. Or certainly win extremely convincingly which I think he will. 
      “Tommy’s been getting a lot of stick but you can’t blame him for going down the route he’s gone, I advised him to go down that route and he’s capitalised fully on it.” 
      Hatton was the one who urged Fury to go onto the hit ITV series in order to make a name for himself.
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      And despite consecutive crossover bouts, the brother of heavyweight champion Tyson claimed he still wants to succeed as a traditional boxer.
      But Hatton insisted in order for those world title aspirations to be taking seriously, he must score a KO against KSI.
      He said: “At the end of the day, Tommy still talks of having ambitions of doing well in boxing. 
      “No disrespect to Jake Paul, he’s not the worst out there but he’s certainly not the best and KSI is a rapper! 
      “Tommy at first before Love Island was a professional boxer, I’m not knocking Tommy I was the one who said to Tommy that he should go on Love Island. 
      “I thought he’d make more money that way and I’m absolutely made up for him that he’s able to get the paydays that he has with Jake Paul and KSI. 
      “I told him that was the route to go down but if he keeps talking about being successful as a boxer than I do think he has to knock KSI out.
      In retirement, Hatton has turned to coaching and is now a team captain for a new boxing concept called The Box Off which kicks off next Saturday.
      The tournament will see four city-based teams compete in a knockout competition.
      Each team has five fighters, one from each weight class, and will box over four rounds with winners progressing into the final.
      Finalists also earn four points for their team, with championship winners gaining a further six meaning the team with he most are crowned victors.
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      Hatton is leading the charge for Manchester as he looks to find boxing’s next top star.
      Hatton is a captain on a new boxing concept called The Box OfficeCredit: Sky UK Ltd More

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      How Laura Woods overcame sexist trolls and sad split to become TV’s hottest new star – and Prem footballers’ celeb crush

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      SHE’S the TV presenter famous footballers want to date – and women look up to.With killer looks, an enviable wardrobe and a new Love Island beau on her arm, Laura Woods might just be the sporting world’s answer to Maya Jama.
      Laura Woods’ star is on the riseCredit: The Sun
      Gorgeous Laura has stolen the hearts of Premiership starsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      This week we revealed Laura enjoyed a low-key date with Adam Collard, 27, in a County Durham pub – after splitting from long-term love England rugby player Alex Corbisiero.
      The TNT Sports host – who won praise for her coverage of the Women’s World Cup for ITV –  is being tipped to become a household name with the potential to earn millions.
      One expert reckons stylish Laura, 36, could bag major fashion deals and presenting jobs away from sport as her star rises.
      Brand and culture expert Nick Ede, who runs a PR firm in London, told The Sun: “There are people out there who are stand out stars and Laura is definitely one of them.
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      “Female sports presenters like Gabby Logan and Kirsty Gallacher will always be iconic but Laura is fresh blood and looks like the perfect person to take on the reins.
      “She’s very intelligent and did great coverage of the Women’s World Cup and has shown off her knowledge of different sports.
      “Yet she’s not too pigeon-holed in sport that other presenting roles won’t be offered to her and she could even branch out to fashion and produce her own collections.
      “She’s a British celebrity but her job means she has an international profile and that will really help in her quest to become a big star.”
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      Nick says Laura dating Adam won’t do her profile any harmCredit: �ITV Plc
      Nick described Laura as the ‘perfect package’Credit: Instagram
      Nick added that dating some like Adam Collard – known for his bad boy antics on Love Island and recent dalliance with Lottie Moss on Celebs Go Dating – will “only elevate her status”.
      “It means Laura might find herself propelled onto the front of newspapers as much as the back, which is something new for her, but she can utilise it in a strong way to raise her profile,” he said.
      “She’s clever and gorgeous and really is the perfect package. She could be on her way to earning millions just like Maya Jama.”
      Humble start
      Laura with Jack Grealish after Manchester City won the FA CupCredit: Reuters
      Laura with former England player Jill ScottCredit: Getty
      Laura, who played rugby as a kid, started her career as a humble runner at Sky Sports in 2009 before working her way up to a producer role.
      She kicked off her presenting career with behind-the-scenes interviews on the darts coverage for Sky Sports’ YouTube channel.
      Laura then got a job on the Saturday morning kids’ show Game Changers before joining the Soccer AM online presenting team.
      By 2018 she was a regular pitch-side reporter on Super Sunday before leaving Sky Sports four years later.
      She was also Talksport’s breakfast show host with Ally McCoist from 2020 until June this year.
      She joined TNT Sports as the lead presenter for the UEFA Champions League and boxing coverage.
      But it was Laura’s knowledgeable coverage of the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup that has really propelled her into the limelight. 
      Hurt feelings
      Laura with Ally McCoisCredit: Instagram
      Laura on A League of Their OwnCredit: Instagram
      She had already won over leading sportsmen with her knowledge and good looks.
      Ex Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admitted she is his celebrity crush live on air, leaving her giggling.
      And in April boxer Anthony Joshua told her she was his “dream date” after he flirted with her during an interview.
      Laura has also bagged two major presenting awards and has won plaudits on social media for her stunning dress sense.
      But her stratospheric rise to fame has not been easy.
      When she first hit our screens Laura faced criticism that she’d only landed on TV because of her looks – something that hurt her feelings.
      She said: “I accept that as presenters we are putting ourselves out there; we’re essentially targets. I’m learning to live with it because that’s part of our job. You’re never going to please everybody.
      “It would hurt me a lot more if I took it all to heart, so I take it with a pinch of salt now as much as I can.”
      Boxer Anthony Joshua told Laura she was his dream dateCredit: YOU TUBE
      But Laura soon proved the haters wrong, proving herself a worthy adversary to the male presenters.
      She said she “wouldn’t get in the door” without her knowledge adding: “If you don’t have a grasp of what’s going on, you’re never going to get to the top.”
      Laura added: “We are all striving for equality but the reaction to a woman on screen or radio is still not equal. A producer once told me that women reporters have higher to fall from.
      “It stuck with me. It’s not just what you say, it’s how you look, the way your voice sounds.
      “I have had it all in tweets and stuff. ‘You are underweight’. ‘You are overweight’. ‘You have too much make-up’. ‘You look tired’.
      “Men have to deal with scrutiny, too. I know. But their knowledge is never attacked in the same way.
      “Women have transitioned into some sports such as cricket incredibly well. But what is it about football that people can’t accept something if it’s coming out of a woman’s mouth?”
      As well as succeeding in a mainly male dominated world, Laura is famous for slapping down sexist Twitter trolls with witty one-liners.
      On Instagram, when one man told her to get ‘back in the kitchen’ she swiftly replied: “Ohh Mick. Nothing screams ‘I have a small penis’ more than this old phrase.”
      Sad split
      Laura in happier times with ex, Alex CorbisieroCredit: Instagram
      She might be in the public eye but Laura is fiercely protective of her private life.
      Laura dated her ex Alex for eight years and was by his side while he battled testicular cancer in 2019, which later spread to his lymph nodes.
      The retired prop, who played for London Irish and Northampton Saints, now hosts The Scrum Down podcast.
      Laura said the split was her decision, and she’s “never regretted it”.
      “We’d lived in each other’s pockets and breaking up with him felt like coming up for air,” she explained.
      She recently told The Sun: “I am single, but I’m also dating. That’s a part of my life that I have learned to keep private.
      “I don’t want to put my whole life out there for everybody to see. I want to keep some things like ‘that person’ more sacred.”
      Laura grew up in the north east before her family moved to Dagenham, London. Her mum Michelle coached rugby, and dad Steve is a former English cricket player.
      A huge Arsenal fan, Laura says that while she’s living the dream in a job she loves, she wishes she could spend more time with her family.
      She said last month: “I’d really love to get healthy. I want to be able to exercise more and take my dog for long walks.
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      “I’m just tired of feeling tired. I want to give my family and friends more of my attention. I really want to prioritise that part of my life more.”
      Tipped to be propelled to superstardom, it may be a while yet before Laura gets that rest…
      Laura headed to Glasto this yearCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
      Laura would like to spend more time with her familyCredit: C1 Media More

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      Tommy Fury reveals huge career move after boxing with Love Island star set for entirely new job

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      TOMMY FURY revealed he already has a career switch planned out after he finishes boxing. Fury – younger brother to world heavyweight champion Tyson – shot to mainstream fame in 2019 on reality series Love Island.
      Tommy Fury already has a career switch planned out after he finishes boxingCredit: Splash
      He went in as a 2-0 prospect and came out with his now-fiancee Molly-Mae Hague.
      Fury is currently 9-0 and most recently beat YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 26, in a celebrity super-fight.
      It landed him another blockbuster bout against British celebrity KSI, 30, in Manchester on October 14.
      But after hanging up his gloves, Fury wants to take his talents to the big screen as an actor.
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      He made the reveal on At Home with the Furys, a Netflix series mainly centring around Tyson and his wife Paris.
      Fury said: “My dream is now to do the boxing, get as far as I can in that, then I’d like to get into the films.
      “I’ve made my mind up. But I think I’ll have an easier way into it, because I don’t want to do serious acting. I just wanna do horror films.”
      Brother Tyson, 34, said: “You’re a horror movie buff, ain’t you?”
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      And Fury responded: “I only watch them.”
      The boxer lives in a stunning £3.5million mansion with Molly-Mae but he has now moved out of it while training to fight KSI.
      Molly-Mae said: “Today is a little bit of a sad day in a way as Tommy has gone into his official camp today.
      “He’s basically been in camp for the last few weeks but he’s gone into his camp where he has essentially moved out of the house for a long time actually.
      “It’s probably going to be about two months that we’re not living together, that’s just the way training camp is.”
      Tommy Fury met partner Molly-Mae Hague on Love IslandCredit: Rex Features More

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      I’ve scored 81 EFL goals and married a Love Island star – now I’m balancing professional football with my own TV series

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      BRADLEY DACK has had an unforgettable summer, despite being released by Blackburn.The attacking midfielder was a fans’ favourite at Ewood Park, playing 173 times for Rovers over six years.
      Bradley Dack will star in the latest season of his own reality TV show with Olivia AttwoodCredit: Instagram
      The couple were engaged in 2019Credit: Splash
      Dack, 29, left Blackburn Rovers at the end of last seasonCredit: Getty
      After his playing time dwindled during last season, Blackburn made the difficult call not to renew his contract.
      He has since joined Sunderland, reuniting with his former boss Tony Mowbray.
      Despite finding himself having to change clubs, Dack has still enjoyed the summer of a lifetime.
      The 29-year-old has been dating former Love Island star Olivia Attwood for a number of years after being introduced by mutual friends at a swanky London nightclub before she entered the villa, with the pair getting engaged in 2019.
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      Last month they finally tied the knot following a series of Covid-related delays in a stunning ceremony.
      The happy couple will now star in the latest season of their own reality TV show Olivia Meets Her Match, documenting the build-up to the wedding as well as the big day itself.
      Over four hour-long episodes on ITV, fans will be given behind the scenes access to Dack and Olivia’s stag and hen dos.
      They will also become privy to all kinds of insider gossip from the couple themselves.
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      Appearing in a trailer, Olivia said: “This is the moment we have been waiting for. This is going to be a fairytale. Husband and wife.”
      Dack then added: “I’m about to marry the love of my life. [I won’t cry] as I don’t want to mess up my make-up.”
      Olivia appeared on Love Island in 2017, the same year that Dack joined Blackburn from Gillingham.
      He immediately achieved hero status at Ewood Park, scoring 18 goals on the way to promotion – also bagging the League One Player of the Year award.
      His skills immediately translated to the Championship, in which he netted 15 times during the 2018-19 campaign.
      He was off to a flyer during the first half of the following season, before being struck down in December 2019 by the first of two devastating ACL injuries.
      Dack started just seven Championship games across the 2020-21 and 2021-22 campaigns as he battled back from various setbacks.
      Last season he was largely fit and available, although wasn’t always in favour with boss Jon Dahl Tomasson – going on to leave having scored 57 goals in 173 appearances in all competitions.
      In his farewell letter to Blackburn fans, Dack revealed that he still harbours hopes of playing in the top flight.
      Hopefully I’ll see you in the Premier League!Bradley Dack
      He wrote: “I wish the club all the best in the future. Hopefully the club gets back to the Premier League, where it belongs. I would love to have stayed for another season, but that couldn’t happen.
      “I’ll go on and hopefully we’ll see each other soon and hopefully I’ll see you in the Premier League!
      “Thank you again from me. I’m thoroughly grateful to everyone who’s been involved during my time at the club. It’s been an absolute pleasure and I can’t wait to see you again soon.”
      Following his Ewood Park exit, Dack was quickly linked with fellow Championship side Sunderland.
      And he sealed a deal with the Black Cats this week, signing a one-year deal to reunite with Mowbray.
      Upon joining, he told the club’s media team: “It feels brilliant to be here. It’s clear to see the Club is on an upwards trajectory and it’s great to be on board.
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      “To play in front of 40,000 people every week at the Stadium of Light was a huge pull for me, there’s not many teams in England can produce those numbers.
      “I hope my experience and style of play can add something different to the group, and I can’t wait to pull on the shirt for the first time.”
      Dack initially dated Olivia before her Love Island appearanceCredit: Splash
      The happy couple finally wed last monthCredit: Splash
      Dack has signed for Sunderland on an initial one-year dealCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League defender ‘insists on delaying medical to watch Love Island’

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE defender insisted on delaying his medical – because he was watching Love Island. Newcastle’s Kell Watts has returned for a second loan spell at League One Wigan.
      Kell Watts insisted on delaying his medical – because he was watching Love IslandCredit: Getty
      But the centre-back was in no hurry to get the deal over the line as ITV’s hit reality show took priority.
      Club doctor Jonathan Tobin tweeted: “The only pre-signing medical I’ve ever done that had to be delayed because the signee insisted on watching Love Island.
      “Not even joking. Tics, I give you Kell Watts. Some fella.”
      Watts first joined Wigan on loan in 2021 but he spent last season with Peterborough United.
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      Now the 23-year-old ex-England Under-18s star is back with the the Latics.
      Watts said: “When it first came about, it was something that I was really looking forward to doing.
      “The last time I was here, it felt like home, so it’s nice to be back home.
      “I created memories that will last my whole career, and I’m wanting to make more memories in a Wigan shirt now.”
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      Manager Shaun Maloney added: “I’m really happy that we’ve managed to secure Kell’s return.
      “A left-sided centre-back is a difficult profile to get, so he’s a really positive signing for us.
      “Off the pitch, he’s the right type of character that we need, and he was extremely popular amongst staff and previous players during his last loan here.
      “He’s a really important signing for us. It’s took us some time but I really appreciate the work of Newcastle United and the people here at Wigan have done to get that through.” More

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      Ultimate footballers’ daughters rich list – Love Islander ‘raking in £1.5m a year’ to Man United WAG and OnlyFans star

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      THEY’VE watched their dads earn millions for kicking a ball around.And now, it seems the stunning daughters of these football legends are finding novel ways to make serious cash of their own.
      Amber Wise is currently in the Love Island villaCredit: Rex
      She’s the daughter of Chelsea FC’s Dennis WiseCredit: Getty
      Ex-Chelsea star Dennis Wise’s daughter Amber strutted into Love Island’s Casa Amor this week, seemingly trying to cash in on her surname – just like Gemma Owen, daughter of Michael, did last year.
      Here, brand and culture expert Nick Ede reveals just how much the kids of footie icons could earn in a year, purely by showing off their lavish lifestyles on social media.

      Amber Wise – £500k
      Father: Dennis Wise
      At only 19 years old, and surprisingly with no current social media presence, Nick says Love Island will be “the perfect way to raise Amber’s profile and make money”.
      However, she’ll need to get back on Instagram if she wants to make millions.
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      “I can see her successfully getting a fashion and beauty deal,” he adds.
      “And, depending on how long she lasts on Love Island, bagging a hot boyfriend too, which would do wonders for business.”
      Gemma Owen – £1.5m
      Father: Michael Owen
      Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma Owen could earn £1.5 million a year after Love Island
      Since appearing on Love Island last year, and coming second with now ex-boyfriend Luca Bish, Gemma, 20, has proven she’s a savvy businesswoman, with a whopping 1.9 million Instagram followers.
      Even before she went into the villa, she had her own bikini company, OG Beachwear, which she was often seen sunbathing in on the show, and now she’s an ambassador for PrettyLittleThing too.
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      Thanks to her clothing ranges, Nick believes she could be earning £1.5million a year.
      He also thinks dressage rider Gemma could follow in the footsteps of Love Island star-turned-ITV Racing host Chris Hughes, and land lucrative TV presenting jobs too.
      Hollie Shearer – £2m
      Father: Alan Shearer 
      Singer-songwriter Hollie Shearer could earn £2 million a year
      Alan Shearer’s daughter Hollie, 28, is a singer-songwriter with a fabulous figure, great sense of style and over 70,000 Instagram followers, and Nick believes she could earn £2million a year.
      He says: “With the Shearer surname, she’s bound to get a record deal and also model too, as she always tags brands in her social posts.”
      To top that off, Hollie has been dating England rugby player Joe Marchant, 26, since April 2022, which Nick says makes her the “perfect package”.
      Taylor Ward – £2m
      Father: Ashley Ward 
      Taylor Ward is now a WAG in her own right, having married Riyad Mahrez
      With 2.6 million followers on Instagram, Taylor Ward, 25, is hot property, and can easily rake in the dosh with brand deals.
      Nick says it doesn’t do her any harm being a WAG in her own right either, married to Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, 32, and mum to their daughter Mila, who turns one this month.
      The daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire’s Dawn Ward and footballer Ashley Ward also owns a very successful jewellery brand, ASTALIA, and could be earning £2 million a year.
      Matilde Mourinho – £3m
      Father: Jose Mourinho
      Jose Mourinho’s daughter Matilde has an extremely successful jewellery brand
      It seems Jose Mourinho isn’t the only Special One in the family, as his daughter Matilde, 27, has been making waves with her jewellery brand, Matilde Jewellery.
      The company charges up to £1,850 for pieces for both men and women.
      It scooped the Emerging Brand of the Year gong at the Professional Jeweller Awards, and is worn by Stormzy in his new video Mel Made Me Do It.
      Thanks to her extremely successful business, Nick says she can earn a whopping £3million a year.
      Estelle Bergkamp – £2m
      Father: Dennis Bergkamp
      Dennis Bergkamp’s content creator daughter Estelle is a ‘new breed of WAG’
      Dennis Bergkamp’s content creator Estelle Bergkamp, 27, can “command thousands per post,” and as much as £2million a year.
      Thanks to her relationship with Man United player Donny van de Beek, and her constant posting of their one-year-old daughter, Lomee, Nick says she’s a “new breed of WAG”.
      “There’ll be no stopping brands wanting to do deals,” he adds.
      It seems football runs in the family here!
      Alicia Scholes – £1m
      Father: Paul Scholes
      Paul Scholes passed down the sporty genes to his netball star daughter Alicia Scholes
      Former Man United player Paul Scholes has passed down his sporty genes to his 22-year-old daughter, Alicia, as she’s a netball player with a big future in the game.
      After being selected for the Future Roses for the first time last year, Alicia now has her sights set on the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
      With 111,000 Instagram followers “and sports brands queuing up to sponsor her, Nick believes she can earn £1 million a year.
      Maria Guardiola – £2m
      Father: Pep Guardiola
      Maria Guardiola is a successful model and influencer, earning £2m a year
      With a whopping 700,000 followers on Instagram, there’s no stopping 22-year-old Maria Guardiola.
      Nick says: “She’s a successful model and influencer who has worldwide appeal, and could easily earn £2 million in just one year.” 
      Bianca Gascoigne – £1.5m
      Father: Paul Gascoigne
      Gazza’s daughter Bianca Gascoigne has been a glamour model since the Noughties
      Gazza’s daughter Bianca Gascoigne, 36, started out as a glamour model in 2006.
      And she has been a reality TV star for many years, having been on everything from Celebrity Big Brother to Celebrity Coach Trip.
      Most recently, she appeared on Dancing With The Stars Italia – finishing as a runner-up.
      But Nick still believes, even with over 344,000 followers on Instagram, she could only earn £1.5 million.
      Dalma Maradona – £2m
      Father: Diego Maradona
      Diego Maradona’s daughter Dalma is a successful Argentine actress
      Dalma Maradona, 36, is a successful Argentine actress, having started her career at the age of nine, in the children’s television series Cebollitas.
      The star, who has a whopping 1.8 million followers on Instagram, has since appeared on stage and in film many times.
      Her most recent role was in short film Los Inquilinos.
      Chelsea Pearce – £1m
      Father: Stuart Pearce
      Stuart Pearce’s daughter Chelsea is a successful event rider
      While she’s only got just over 7,600 followers on Instagram, Stuart Pearce’s daughter Chelsea, 23, is a very successful event rider, having won the European Silver medal for Great Britain.
      Nick thinks she could earn a million a year, from horseriding alone.
      “She is passionate about her sport,” he says. “And she has the knowledge and professional accomplishments to make her a TV expert and have equestrians throwing cash at her. 
      “She’s also very likely to go on to compete in worldwide competitions like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.”
      Jade Leboeuf – £2m
      Father: Frank Leboeuf 
      Jade LeBoeuf has starred in films and is a successful model too
      Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf went into acting after hanging up his football boots, and his daughter Jade LeBoeuf, 32, has followed in his footsteps.
      She’s a successful model and actress, having starred in 2016 film Everlasting.
      And she’s “commanding the big bucks as an influencer on social media” with 171,000 followers.
      Danielle Favatto – £2m
      Father: Romario Favatto
      Romario Favatto’s daughter Danielle Favatto has joined OnlyFans
      Since becoming a mum to Maria, with footballer Fabio Henrique, in January this year, Romario’s daughter Danielle Favatto, 25, has cashed in on her mumfluencer fame.
      She’s even created an OnlyFans account.
      “As an Insta famous star who has been a brand ambassador for a betting group in Brazil for a long time, she can command thousands for one post, and can earn £2 million a year,” Nick says.
      Sophia Peschisolido – £1m
      Mother: Baroness Karren Brady
      West Ham CEO Baroness Karren Brady’s daughter could earn £1m a year
      Apprentice star Baroness Karren Brady has a fortune that eclipses most footballers – and she’s one of the sport’s most powerful figures as the CEO of West Ham United.
      Her daughter, Sophia Peschisolido, turned down the chance to appear in Love Island, but that hasn’t stopped her raking in the dough.
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      Nick says she could earn £1 million a year, thanks to brand partnerships with brands including Jack Wills, Boux Avenue, Lounge Underwear and Boohoo.
      He adds: “Shes not using her mothers name for fame but she’s using her business acumen for sure.” More

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      Inside footballer Dennis Wise’s wild life as ‘Crazy Gang’ hardman – from £3m punch to setting teammates’ clothes on fire

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      HE’S the lovable rogue who was never far from trouble during his 20-year playing career.But these days football legend Dennis Wise is a reformed character and proud dad-of-three.
      Dennis Wise was often in the headlines for his behaviour on and off the pitchCredit: Fotosports International
      His daughter Amber has now joined Love Island as one of the Casa Amor bombshellsCredit: Instagram
      And he’s become the second Premier League dad whose daughter is turning heads on Love Island.
      Amber Wise, 19, entered as a Casa Amor bombshell last weekend – following on from Michael Owen’s eldest Gemma appearing on the ITV2 show last year.
      During his football years central midfielder Wise was embroiled in numerous scandals and controversies, and even found himself in trouble with the law.
      Here, we look back at the 56-year-old’s wild life, from setting his teammates’ belongings on fire to the punch that cost him £3million.
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      Blue Peter scandal
      In 1983 Blue Peter was rocked by controversy when BBC staff discovered vandals had broken into the show’s garden at the rear of BBC Television Centre.
      Fuel oil had been poured into the pond, which killed several goldfish, while a 100-year-old urn donated by a pensioner had been smashed up.
      A plaque made by a disabled child was also destroyed, sparking public outrage.
      Although the identities of the vandals were never discovered, it was rumoured that Wise and fellow footie star Les Ferdinand had something to do with it.
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      Blue Peter’s garden was completely trashed, sparking public outrageCredit: BBC
      Les Ferdinand was asked whether Dennis had anything to do with the incidentCredit: Rex
      In a BBC interview in 2000, Les, 56, addressed the rumours, saying: “What I will say is I helped a few people over the wall.
      “We were just kids. I didn’t do anything other than help a few people over a wall. It was just a bit of fun.”
      When asked if his mate was involved, he said: “I’m not at liberty to say whether Dennis Wise was one of them.”
      But speaking in 2017, Les appeared to backtrack on his comments, claiming the interview had been a joke taken out of context.
      ‘Crazy Gang’ years
      Wise joined Wimbledon FC, nicknamed the Crazy Gang in 1985Credit: Getty
      In his teens, Dennis kicked off his football career as an apprentice at Southampton, but that was cut short when he fell out with manager Lawrie McMenemy.
      In 1985, aged 18, he signed with Wimbledon FC, which had earned the nickname The Crazy Gang due to their aggressive style of play, macho behaviour on and off the pitch, and the expensive practical jokes they played on each other and their managers.
      The rowdy bunch had a reputation for their lack of discipline, with pundits calling out their unprofessional approach to the game.
      Wise became a prominent member of the team and admitted in 2014: “We did get up to mischief. We did some strange things and funny things and those things you can get away with in those times.
      “We did things like letting fireworks off in hotels, put Vaseline on people’s car windows, let down tyres and burning Eric Young’s Brighton bag.
      “He constantly brought it in after joining from Brighton and it got on our nerves after a while, so we burnt it… you would never see these type of things happening now.”
      Dodged jail
      Wise joined Chelsea in 1990 for a then-record fee and had on-pitch bust-ups with rivals including Ashley ColeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Wise appeared in court after attacking a taxi driver and was ordered to pay compensationCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      After a successful stint at Wimbledon, Wise’s breakthrough came in 1990 when he joined Premier League side Chelsea for a then-record fee of £1.6million.
      Despite his wild reputation he was made captain, but cracks started to show during the 1994-1995 season, when he was sent off for swearing while playing Leeds United.
      In March 1995 he was found guilty of smashing through the glass partition of a cab and punching its 65-year-old driver.
      He was ordered to pay £1,234 in compensation, including £100 for damage to the driver’s glasses, and was stripped of the captaincy.
      Although he was handed a three-month prison sentence, it was overturned on appeal.
      That [holding] cell was the loneliest place on Earth. It was cold. It was desolate. I was tearful. I was scared. I am not ashamed to admit itDennis Wise
      In 2017, Wise recalled: “That [holding] cell was the loneliest place on Earth. It was cold. It was desolate. I was tearful. I was scared. I am not ashamed to admit it.
      “It dawns on you how lucky you are outside. I realised that I could lose everything through five minutes of madness.”
      That wasn’t the end of his troubles; during the 1998-1999 season Wise missed 15 matches for bad behaviour. He received three red cards and was charged (but later cleared) for biting the arm of Real Mallorca star Elena Marcelino.
      He also had spats with Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, Olivier Dacourt and Patrick Vieira.
      ‘£3million punch’
      Wise punched his teammate Callum Davidson and shattered his nose and jaw in 2002 -incident not captured hereCredit: Karl Winter
      After 11 years at Chelsea he was sold to Leicester City for £1.6m in 2001.
      On July 18 the following year Wise had a bust-up with his teammate Callum Davidson where he punched him, breaking his nose and jaw.
      After a two-week investigation Leicester made the decision to terminate his contract, costing Wise £3million.
      While he later won an appeal to have the decision thrown out, the dismissal was eventually reinstated.
      In a chat with The Sun at the time he said: “My sacking was a disgrace. Did you see West Ham players vote to sack John Hartson when he kicked team-mate Eyal Berkovic in the face and it was shown on national TV? No.”
      ‘Calmed down’
      Wise married his wife Claire in 2004 – the couple share three children togetherCredit: Rex
      He often shares adorable snaps of him and his wife on InstagramCredit: Rex
      Wise’s best pal Vinnie Jones was the best man at the weddingCredit: Alamy
      Following a stint with Millwall Wise put his wild past behind him when he married wife Claire in 2004, after eight years together.
      Fellow hardman and former Wimbledon and Chelsea teammate Vinnie Jones was his best man at the bash in Stoke Poges, Bucks.
      Wise prefers to keep his personal life under wraps and little is known about Claire, however he regularly posts adorable snaps of them together, including some on holiday in luxury spots like Dubai.
      The couple share three children together – Henry, Amber and George.
      Reflecting on family life, Wise said: “It’s lovely having kids. I stay in a lot more now and enjoy time with them. They have calmed me down.”
      The proud dad is said to be supportive of their daughter’s Love Island appearance, and has even signed her up to ex-Love Islander Gemma Owen’s agents.
      Wise is no stranger to reality TV, having appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2017 – where hosts Ant and Dec constantly joked about him being a “very small man”.
      At the time he said the biggest “special occasions” he’d be missing by going on the show were “kids’ sporting fixtures and friends’ big birthdays”.
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      Henry, 23, has followed his father’s footsteps; he was a substitute for Watford in the FA Cup three years ago – almost two decades after celebrating alongside his dad at Wembley.
      In recent years Wise has successfully invested in property – including a golf course – and runs a non-profit organisation that raises money for people with disabilities, which is believed to have raised over £1m.
      Amber appeared as a bombshell during the show’s Casa Amor stageCredit: Rex
      Henry followed in his father’s footsteps and is also a footballerCredit: Reuters
      Wise is now a football legend but he was once one of its most controversial playersCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Dennis Wise’s wife Claire?

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      DENNIS Wise is a well known name in the world of football.From his marriage to wife Claire to their children – here’s everything you need to know about the former footballer’s family life.
      Dennis Wise is married to wife ClaireCredit: FlynetPictures.co.uk
      Who is Dennis Wise’s wife Claire?
      Former footballer and Chelsea icon Dennis Wise has been married to his wife Claire Dunn since 2004.
      The pair had been together for eight years before tying the knot at  Stoke Park in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire.
      Claire worked as a solicitor.
      Although Wise has enjoyed a successful career in the spotlight, it appears the former football star prefers to keep his personal life private, with not much else known about his wife.
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      However, Wise does post sweet snaps alongside Claire to his Instagram account, @denniswise11.
      In 2022, the ex Premier League footballer shared a smiling selfie alongside Claire, as the couple enjoyed some time together on a date.
      How many children do Dennis and Claire Wise have?
      Dennis and Claire share three children together – Henry, Amber, and George.
      Henry was born on January 1, 2000, with Amber arriving four years later.
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      She was just a few months old when her parents married.
      Youngest son George celebrates his birthday on April 9, and was born in 2008.
      Dennis’s eldest son Henry Dennis Paul Wise has followed in his father’s footsteps and plays for the New York Red Bulls II.
      He started his career at Watford before making the move to the US team in August 2022.
      Dennis also regularly shares sweet snaps of his three children enjoying birthdays and holidays abroad over on his official Instagram account.
      Who is Dennis Wise’s daughter Amber?
      Dennis Wise’s daughter Amber dived into the spotlight in June 2023, after bagging a spot as a Love Island bombshell.
      The 19-year-old has entered the luxury villa as part of one of the ITV2 dating show’s most explosive twists – Casa Amor.
      And it appears Dennis, who is no stranger to reality TV after his stint on I’m A Celebrity in 2017, and mum Claire are supportive of their daughter’s Love Island appearance.
      A source said: ”Amber may only be 19 but she’s got her head screwed on — so Dennis and her mum Claire were fully supportive of her joining the show.”
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      Prior to signing up for the show, Amber played netball for the Surrey Storm U15 team, with dad Dennis congratulating her on their win in April 2019.
      You can follow Amber over on her Instagram, @amberwse, where she boasts an impressive 19.5k (as of July 4, 2023) followers since making her TV debut. More