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    Trent Alexander-Arnold raking in millions off the pitch as Liverpool star’s sports firm posts huge profits

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    TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD scored a huge win off the pitch – banking £8.5million from his sponsorship and image rights deals.The Liverpool defender – who’s almost certain to join Real Madrid this summer – has assets worth £8,577,321 in his sports firm All Star Sports Ltd.Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has banked £8.5m from his sponsorship and image rights dealsCredit: PAAlexander-Arnold is strongly linked with a move away from Liverpool with Real Madrid very interestedCredit: GettyTAA, 26, has £2,417,770 in cash and shrewdly pumped £2,503,550 into “listed investments and bonds”.The England star launched his image rights firm aged just 18.His company’s latest annual accounts show assets increased £1.9m.That is on top of his £180,000-a-week Liverpool pay, boot deal with adidas and Calvin Klein modelling contract.Read More on FootballThis comes amid intense reports suggesting Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Real on a five-year contract worth £240,000 per week.It’s reckoned the right-back will pocket an annual salary worth £13m.That breaks down to around £240,000 a week – a tasty rise on his weekly salary at Liverpool.However, the full-back is also set to take home a lucrative signing-on fee as he will be a free agent in June when his contract runs out.Most read in FootballWhile the star can also boost his pay packet with a series of performance-related bonuses.The defender has won every trophy available for his boyhood club and looks set to win his second Premier League title with the Merseysiders.Top 10 highest paid footballersAlexander-Arnold has amassed a total of three goals and seven assists in 39 appearances this season.What happened to the Englishmen who joined Real Madrid?TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD looks set to join Real Madrid this summer and will join an exclusive club to pull on the famous white jersey.So had did those who came before him get on?LAURIE CUNNINGHAM (1979-1984)Real Madrid splashed out £950,000 to sign Cunningham from West Brom in 1979.As one of the “Three Degrees” alongside Cyrille Regis and Brendon Batson, Cunningham had left an unforgettable mark at the Hawthorns.The left winger became an instant hit in the Spanish capital, scoring twice on his debut.Cunningham helped his side to the LaLiga title in 1980, and played in the European Cup final against Liverpool the following year.Following a loan spell with Manchester United, Cunningham moved to Marseille in 1984.Having played for Leicester, Charleroi and Wimbledon, Cunningham returned to Madrid with Rayo Vallecano in 1988.The following year he tragically died in a car crash in the city aged just 33.STEVE MCMANAMAN (1999-2003)Like Alexander-Arnold is set to, McManaman left boyhood club Liverpool for the bright lights of Madrid in 1999.A silky winger, McManaman proved to be a hit in Madrid.The Bernabeu crowd immediately took to their new English hero, with his floppy hair and nonchalant flair.McManaman helped Real win six trophies in four years, and scored his side’s second goal in their victorious 2000 Champions League final.He went on to leave Madrid in 2003, spending the final two years of his career with Manchester City.After hanging up his boots, McManaman worked as a pundit for Setanta Sports, BT Sport and ESPN.Now 53, he can regularly be seen on TNT Sports’ football coverage, especially when Liverpool or Real Madrid are playing.DAVID BECKHAM (2003-2007)In 2003, Real Madrid made Manchester United superstar Beckham their latest Galactico.Golden Balls joined a squad boasting the likes of Ronaldo, Raul, Zinedine Zidane and Roberto Carlos in the Spanish capital.Despite his love for high-end fashion and the celebrity lifestyle, Beckham became much beloved in Spain for his incredible work rate, professionalism and of course, quality.Despite boasting a star-studded squad, the fabled La Decima – a tenth Champions League triumph – eluded Real Madrid during his four-year stint.He didn’t leave empty-handed, however, winning the LaLiga title in 2007 before leaving for LA Galaxy.Since Beckham hung up his boots in 2013 he has continued to have several endorsement deals; including the likes of Adidas, Armani, Pepsi and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Beckham, 49, also owns MLS side Inter Miami, and played a big role in their groundbreaking deal for Lionel Messi in 2023.MICHAEL OWEN (2004-2005)Like McManaman before him, Owen quit Liverpool for Real Madrid.But the former Ballon d’Or winner endured a frustrating season at the Bernabeu, finding himself stuck behind Ronaldo and Raul.Twelve months on from Owen’s £8million switch, Real Madrid doubled their money by flogging him to Newcastle.Owen then spent three years with Liverpool’s rivals Man Utd, before one final year at Stoke.Immediately after hanging up his boots, Owen signed up to be BT Sport’s primary co-commentator upon the channel’s launch.In addition to his punditry work, the former striker has enjoyed several other ventures.Owen, 45, has his own clothing range with Peacocks, while he also appeared on The Masked Singer.JONATHAN WOODGATE (2004-2007)Woodgate endured one of the most infamous debuts of all time after switching Newcastle for Real Madrid in 2004.The luckless defender went through injury hell following the £13.4m transfer, having to wait 17 months before playing his first game.Just 25 minutes in, the England international headed into his own net. Things then got even worse when he was sent off just after the hour mark.Woodgate played just 14 times that season, before a loan move to Middlesbrough effectively ended his Real Madrid career.After signing permanently for Boro, Woody earned a move to Tottenham in January 2008. He won the League Cup barely a month later, and remains the last Spurs player to score a winning goal in a cup final.Following spells with Stoke and back at Middlesbrough, Woodgate retired in 2016.He has since gone into coaching, managing Boro and Bournemouth.Woodgate, 45, returned to Middlesbrough once again in 2022, where he works as a first team coach under Michael Carrick.JUDE BELLINGHAM (2023-present)England superstar Bellingham sealed a blockbuster £115m transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023.The move has been a resounding success, with the midfielder immediately excelling in Spain.Bellingham scored on his debut, and went on net five times in his first four LaLiga matches.The image of the 21-year-old with his arms outstretched has quickly become an iconic one.Birmingham’s finest has already won LaLiga and the Champions League during his young career.And with Alexander-Arnold soon to be alongside him, Bellingham will feel that he can add plenty more to his already impressive trophy tally. 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      KSI net worth: How much will YouTube boxing star earn for HUGE grudge match against Dillon Danis

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      YOUTUBE sensation KSI returns to the boxing ring to take on Dillon Danis on Saturday, March 29.The Londoner, who currently has over 40 million YouTube subscribers over two channels, will fight former UFC star Dillon Danis at the AO Arena in Manchester.KSI will take on Dillon Danis at the AO Arena in ManchesterCredit: Ben Whitley/PA WireKSI co-owns the hydration brand PrimeCredit: Joseph Okpako/WireImageKSI’s hit song “Thick Of It” was nominated for Song of the Year at the Brit AwardsCredit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGAThe YouTuber was also a guest judge on Britain’s Got TalentCredit: Ian West/PA WireKSI will step foot into the ring for the first time since his loss to Tommy Fury in October 2023.The 31-year-old heads into the fight in Manchester off the back of successfully selling out Wembley Stadium in the Sidemen Charity Match. He has teamed up with his former rival Logan Paul to create brands such as Prime and Lunchly. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has also helped to set up the Baller League in the UK.The popular hydration drink is used by sports teams such as Arsenal.Who is KSI and what is his real name?KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.KSI started his boxing career against Joe Weller in 2018.Credit: Matt McNulty/Getty ImagesThe 31-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.Most read in BoxingKSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.How did KSI become famous?KSI made the decision to drop out of school in order to pursue his dreams – a decision initially ridiculed by his family who valued higher education.KSI has ventured into football by helping to bring Baller League to the UKCredit: John Walton/PA WireInstead, KSI created a YouTube account when he was a teenager, and started to produce entertaining content.KSI began recording videos on YouTube in 2008, and they revolved around playing popular video game FIFA.He quickly grew a large following, opening up more avenues for his career.KSI then branched out into music, while also helping create popular YouTube group the Sidemen.He has earned 39.8m YouTube subscribers across his two channels.What is KSI’s net worth?KSI has a net worth estimated at around £77m, as per Celebrity Net Worth.The exact figure, converted from $100m, is £77,188,900The Brit has a property portfolio worth millions, and has earned billions of views on YouTube.KSI is also heavily into crypto.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis business ventures into Prime, Lunchly and the Baller League have seen his wealth rise massively. The Watford-born Brit has a net worth of £77mCredit: GettyHow much will KSI earn from the Dillon Danis fight?There is no confirmed purse from this fight, but the rumoured purse for his fight with Tommy Fury was £10m. A news site expects KSI to pocket just under £6m from the fightCredit: Rex More

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      Former Man Utd star Louis Saha owns company worth £4.3BILLION – over seven times Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth

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      FORMER Manchester United star Louis Saha has swapped the football pitch for the boardroom and is now worth a mind-boggling £4.3BILLION – over seven times more than old team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.Saha, 46, joined United from Fulham in 2004 and went on to score 42 goals in 124 outings before leaving in 2008.Former Man Utd star Louis Saha’s company is now worth a staggering £4.3billionCredit: GettyThe figure is seven times more than the net worth of ex-teammate Cristiano RonaldoCredit: GettyHe won two Premier League titles and a Champions League during his time at Old Trafford.And Saha also lit up England’s top flight playing for Newcastle, Everton, Tottenham and Sunderland.The 20-time France international ended his career with Italians Lazio in 2013.But Saha did not rest on his laurels and immediately launched a company called AxisStars with fellow co-founder Kate Hamer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe organisation establishes relationships between “professional athletes and entertainers, their peers and trusted partners.”Saha’s job is described as “developing propositions to support athletes and other people in the public eye, in their careers.”And AxisStars is now thought to boast over 550 clients from the world of sport.Amazingly, it is now worth a whopping £4.3bn.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsThat’s over seven times more than the net worth of former United teammate Ronaldo, who boasts a personal fortune of £600million.Reflecting on his role at AxisStars, Saha told The Guardian: “I still get asked for advice by different people on a daily basis.Sir Alex Ferguson spotted with unlikely TV star pal at Cheltenham again as legendary Man Utd boss bags £65k winner “For instance, my agent called me to say he had a talented French footballer who he wants to bring to England, and asked me for advice on how to create a tailor-made training programme.“I put him in touch with people I used to work with.“This kind of player could join Axis as he can then search for a personal coach in his region.“It is a hard process but it’s so rewarding, because if I can help 100,000 people, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.” More

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      Football ‘legend’ wins row with crypto millionaire ex-husband in bitter divorce fight over their £7m mansion

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      A FOOTBALL “legend” has won a row with her crypto millionaire ex-husband during their bitter divorce fight over a £7million mansion.Women’s football icon Diane Culligan, 63, has been battling with her financier ex Anthony, 62 since their divorce in 2022.Diane Culligan, 63, has won a legal battle to keep her £7million mansionCredit: StartraksDiane and her former husband Anthony Culligan, 62, argued the house should be sold and the money dividedCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsThe London mansion boasts nine-bedrooms and a cinema roomCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsThe power couple had been together for 40 years but when they decided to give the place a £2.1million revamp, things turned sour.As they separated, the Primrose Hill property in north London, which boasted nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a home cinema, became a point of contention.The pair filed for divorce and it soon became difficult to navigate how they would split their assets.Mrs Culligan blamed him for the split, claiming he had “walked out of the marriage without explanation,” which she claimed left her needing counselling.Read more SportMr Culligam said his wife for “overbearing” and “irrational” and claimed his wife had twice physically restrained him from leaving when he had tried to walk out.They agreed that their £27.3m fortune should be split equally, but went to the High Court in a fight over how to do that, with Mrs Culligan desperate to stay in their former home.In a now published judgement, the judge declared that Diane Culligan could keep the million-pound mansion.Despite acknowledging that a single person might not need a nine-bedroom property, the judge accepted that she an “emotional connection” to the London property.Most read in FootballMr Justice MacDonald said: “The wife contends that she needs to remain in the former matrimonial home.”Whilst the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during the marriage was a good one, on the face of it, it is difficult to see how the wife’s current needs as a single person extend to a nine bedroom, seven bathroom property.”Kyle Walker party girls revealed as globe-trotting models – and lift lid on how star is enjoying his new life in MilanHe said even though one of the adult children currently lives at the property, and another plans to move in, the house doesn’t necessarily fit Mrs Culligan’s “current needs.”The Judge added: “Against this, I accept that the wife has an emotional connection to the former matrimonial home to a degree that was not apparent in the evidence of the husband.”Within that latter context, I am satisfied that a fair distribution of the assets can be achieved without the need to sell the former matrimonial home.”The couple met in 1982 before marrying while living in Japan ten years on and having three children together.Both are highly successful with Mr Culligan making a fortune out of digital currencies and Mrs Culligan being a self-proclaimed football “pioneer.”In 2019, the couple set up a company, with Mrs Culligan as the sole shareholder, which was used to purchase the Lionesses, with her husband becoming a director.The 63-year-old founded the Women’s Championship football side which she ran as chairman until 2023.They lived a luxury lifestyle after Anthony’s crypto skills turned £10,000 into a whopping £20million sum.With the rest of Anthony’s crypto cash, the couple made investments into property and built up an impressive portfolio.Mr Justice MacDonald said the former couple agreed that neither of them should get more than a half share of their fortune, but disagreed on how it should be split.Mr Justice Macdonald continued: “Theirs was a long marriage of some forty years.”There must be some sharing of the illiquid…asset, although the wife’s share should be kept to the minimum amount required to ensure fidelity to the principle of fairness.”He finally made an order under which she keeps the couple’s former home, but Mr Culligan gets their rental properties and will be paid £750,000 by his ex.The judge noted that Mrs Culligan had played a key role in removing the Millwall women’s side from the umbrella of the men’s and rebranding them.However, he criticised both parties in his judgment, describing Mr Culligan as a “less than impressive witness” and Mrs Culligan as “not an impressive witness.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen the London City Lionesses was sold in 2023, Mrs Culligan continued on as a £750,000-a-year consultant for four years.The judge described her decision to take £3m as annual £750,000 payments over four years as an attempt to “disguise assets as future income.The Judge ruled that Diane Culligan could keep the propertyCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsDiane founded Women’s Championship football side, the London City LionessesCredit: Startraks More

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      Who is YouTube star TBJZL? Everything we know about the internet personality starring in the Baller League?

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      TBJZL – aka Tobijizzle – is a streamer, rapper, businessman, and influencer but is probably best known as a member and co-founder of the Sidemen, the hugely popular YouTube group, which includes internet personality KSI.His profile is expected to skyrocket later this month when he manages a team – VZN FC –  in the forthcoming Baller League, which begins on March 24, and features a star-studded managerial line-up, including Gary Lineker and John Terry.TBJZL, second left, with his fellow SidemenEarly life, influence and business interestsBorn Tobit John Brown in Hackney, London, on April 8, 1993, the 31-year-old’s business interests are as wide-ranging as his influence across YouTube, and include co-owning XIX Vodka, Sidemen Clothing, the restaurant chain Sides, and the cereal brand Best Breakfasts.In September 2019, he was listed as the 38th most influential online creator in the United Kingdom by The Sunday Times. As of March 2025, his main YouTube channel had more than 5 million subscribers and 567 million views.TBJZL – who is of Nigerian heritage – joined YouTube in 2011 while studying at university after seeing his friends’ success; after completing his degree he became a full-time YouTuber, before joining the Sidemen in 2013, having met future fellow Sidemen member Josh Bradley a few years earlier at Bexley Grammar School.TBJZL, far left, with his fellow Sidemen before their charity match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, March 8Music careerIn December 2019, he released The Gift with the rest of the Sidemen, which reached number 77 on the UK singles chart, while in early 2020 he released his debut single, Destined for Greatness, with his brother Manny and featuring his sister Janellé.The song charted at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, making it his first UK top 40 single; it also debuted at number 18 in New Zealand; that year he also featured in a remix of his fellow Sidemen member KSI’s song Wake Up Call.What is his involvement in the Baller League?He will manage a team – VZN FC – in the league.The Baller League began in Germany, created by entrepreneur Felix Starck and aided by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. It is a six-a-side indoor football competition, with the first UK season taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London.The influencer-led league – headlined by KSI for the UK version – sees former Premier League players, futsal players and celebrities face one another in 12 teams to win the Baller League.Most read in FootballTBJZL’s squad includes Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair and Remy Mitchell. More

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      Floyd Mayweather to host £4million 48th birthday party on Miami Beach lasting a WEEK – with ATV tour and roller skates

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is hosting a WEEK’S worth of birthday celebrations in Miami – costing £4million.The boxing legend turns 48 on Monday, February 24 and it will mark the end of seven days worth of partying. Floyd Mayweather is hosting a week’s worth of birthday celebrations in MiamiCredit: Getty Images – GettyMayweather is an avid skaterCredit: Getty Images – GettyAccording to TMZ, Mayweather is spending $5m (£4m) on a series of bashes in Miami starting on Monday, February 17. The American and 400 of his closest family and friends travelled to South Beach to celebrate his 48th. He is said to have put up his pals in fancy hotels throughout Miami Beach. Beach parties, an ATV tour, roller-skating – one of Mayweather’s favourite hobbies – and bowling fill up the itinerary. READ MORE IN BOXINGMayweather is an avid skater and even owns his own Las Vegas rink – Skate Rock City. The 50-0 legend will also throw an event at a local mansion as well as on a yacht.And he appeared to confirm the wild plans by posting online: “Come party with me for my birthday Miami!” Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after victory over UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he has continued to return for exhibitions since against names from the MMA, boxing and social media world. His last came against John Gotti III – grandson to America’s most notorious mob boss – last August. And Mayweather – who made close to £1BILLIION in his boxing career – has teased more upcoming exhibition bouts. Inside Floyd Mayweather’s gym where boxing legend trained in sweltering heat & forced sparring partners to arrive at 3am More

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      Does Daniel Levy own Spurs and what is his net worth?

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      DANIEL LEVY is the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur.He is the longest-serving chairman of any Premier League club, having taken over the role from Alan Sugar in 2001.Daniel Levy is the chairman of TottenhamCredit: ReutersHe has been in the role since 2001Credit: GettyHowever, he has a far from ideal relationship with fans owing to the club’s poor performances and lack of silverware, with the North London club last winning a trophy in 2008 when they lifted the League Cup.Things were looking up during Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure with the club a regular name in the Champions League, even making the final before losing to Liverpool in 2019.SPURS VS MAN UTD LIVE – LATEST UPDATESLevy oversaw the building of a brand-new, state-of-the-art, £1.2billion stadium, which has helped Spurs become a financial powerhouse.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, poor performances on the pitch under Ange Postecoglou this season have left the club languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.Does Daniel Levy own Tottenham?Tottenham are controlled by ENIC International Limited, who own around 86.58 per cent of the club.Levy and his family hold a 29.4 per cent stake in ENIC, making him a minority shareholder in the club, while the Joe Lewis family trust owns a controlling 70.6 per cent.Tottenham is estimated to be worth around £2.42bn as of 2025, but the owners have set a sale valuation of £3.75bn.Most read in FootballThey are also the richest club in London after making £520million (€615m) in revenue in 2024.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHow much is Levy worth?The boost in Tottenham’s value over the last decade has also seen Levy’s net worth increase.The 63-year-old, originally from Essex, is estimated to be worth close to £400m on his own.Awkward moment King Charles asks Son Heung-min if Tottenham are ‘in good order’ in front of Daniel Levy Are Tottenham being sold?In September 2023 it was revealed that Levy is open to selling his share in Tottenham.He told Bloomberg: “I’ve got no real interest to leave Tottenham, but I have a duty to consider anything that anyone may want to propose.”It’s not about me, it’s about what’s right for the club. We have 30,000 shareholders who own approximately 13.5 per cent. We run this club as if it is a public company.”Spurs have openly been seeking investment, having spoken to several parties, including Qatar Sports Investment, about a naming-rights deal for the new stadium.A report from The Guardian claimed a group of Qatari investors were preparing a bid to buy the club. The report suggests the potential new owners would want to retain Levy as chairman of the club in a controversial move.Levy has a minority stake in ENIC, which is owned by Joe LewisCredit: Getty More

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      Football legend Gary Shaw’s will revealed after star died aged 63 ‘banging head while getting out of cab on night out’

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      FOOTBALL legend Gary Shaw left nearly £300,000 after he died without writing a will.The Aston Villa striker, who died last September aged 63 after banging his head while getting out of a taxi, had no children, no siblings and never married.The former striker was part of the Villa side that won the First Division and the European CupCredit: GettyGary Shaw later worked as a club ambassadorCredit: RexHe did not draw up any wishes for his net worth when he passed.It means the European Cup-winning ace’s entire estate will be managed by a lawyer for the benefit of Michael Measey – believed to be one of Shaw’s friends or relatives.His estate was valued at £297,000 but £10,000 was deducted for fees, funeral costs and legal bills.Thousands of people a year die intestate, meaning they have no will, and their estate is typically passed by a court to either their spouse or closest living blood relative.Read more on Gary ShawThe High Court signed off his estate on February 10 and Michael Measey was named as administrator.Shaw rose through the ranks at his boyhood club and netted 79 goals in 213 games for Villa from 1978 to 1988.He scooped the Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year in 1981 and European Young Player of the Year in 1982, the year his side won the UEFA Cup.He was so well-liked that when Villa beat Barcelona to win the European Super Cup, Diego Maradona asked for his shirt.Most read in FootballThe Argentine great sent one of Barca’s staff to Villa’s dressing room with his shirt, with orders to bring back Shaw’s jersey as a swap.But Villa’s kit man refused the deal because the tops were too expensive to give away.The former England Under-21s striker also played for Blackpool, Walsall, Kilmarnock and Shrewsbury Town.Ron Greenwood named Shaw in his preliminary squad for the 1982 World Cup in Spain but axed him from his final selection.England were dumped out after goalless draws with Germany and Spain, and Shaw never earned a full international cap. After retirement, he worked as a statistical analyst and was a club ambassador at Villa Park meeting fans in the ground’s hospitality section.He sold his tranche of trophies and medals to a private buyer in 2018.The ace had been out drinking with friends on September 5 and was found by a neighbour collapsed on the pavement near his house at 1am the next morning, an inquest heard.It’s believed he fell and hit his head, causing a fatal injury.A coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital but died from his injury 11 days later with his family by his side.Crowds assembled at the stadium in October to pay their respects before his funeral at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium, where the service was held.INQUESTBirmingham Coroner’s Court heard how the 63-year-old former footballer was found collapsed in the street by a neighbour after he had fallen and hit his head on a kerb.After the accident on September 6 last year, he passed away surrounded by his family 10 days afterwards.The inquest was told Shaw had been for a night out at the Jam House in the centre of Birmingham and was put in a taxi by friends at around 1.30am.However, as he exited the cab, he fell and hit his head on a kerb before being found by a neighbour in the early hours.They then phoned an ambulance and the 1982 European Cup winner was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.However, his condition deteriorated and he died ten days later on September 16 after suffering the “severe head injury”.Birmingham Coroner Louise Hunt recorded that Shaw died as a result of an accident.She said: “Mr Shaw had been out for the night drinking with friends on September 5.”In the early hours of September 6 and made his way home in a taxi.”He was found collapsed on the pavement outside his home address having fallen and hit his head.”He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was found to have a severe head injury as a result of the fall which resulted in his death on September 16.”Philip Cutler, his brother-in-law, said in a statement how Gary had been out for the evening at the club.He confirmed that Gary was put into a taxi by friends at 1.30am and after getting out of the taxi, fell and hit his head on the kerb, rendering him unconscious.Philip said it was then sometime between 2am and 3am he was found and an ambulance called.A doctor said in a statement Gary had suffered an extensive and diffused head injury and that no surgical intervention was possible.He was then stabilised and put on the critical care unit.The doctor added Gary had a CT scan on September 9 which showed a deterioration in the brain, and his death was a result of a severe head injury caused by the fall.He also said that hypertension was a contributory factor, and a toxicological report showed that the ex-player had an alcohol reading of 221 milligrams per 100 millilitres.After his death, ex-Villa and England star Jack Grealish led tributes, writing: “RIP Gary Shaw. What an absolute legend and an unbelievable player.“Sending all my thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones”.Match of the Day host Gary Lineker added: “Very sad. RIP Gary”.A Villa club statement read: “Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goalscoring exploits which helped fire Villa to success in the 1980s.”Individual accolades would also follow for a player who was idolised by many on the terraces.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by his family, who asked Aston Villa to release a statement on their behalf. “The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”Shaw died 11 days after sustaining a head injury in a fallCredit: Rex More

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      Former Liverpool star, 34, moves away from football for luxury property business worth millions

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      A FORMER Liverpool captain has opened up a luxury property business in Dubai as he continues his transition away from football.Mamadou Sakho, 34, has launched his career as an entrepreneur after leaving French club Montpellier under a cloud.Former Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has launched his career as an entreprenuerCredit: Instagram @sakhoandcoThe main venture of Sakho & Co. is ‘Sakho properties’Credit: Instagram @sakhoandcoSakho played for Liverpool for three seasons but left early into Jurgen Klopp’s reignCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe former Premier League defender, who was a leader at Anfield from 2013 to 2017, set up Sakho & Co in Dubai in November.His property and interior design business runs with the motto of ‘Elevate Your Game’.The company also deals in consulting and video production. Sakho joined Crystal Palace in 2017 and spent three seasons at Selhurst Park before moving to Montpellier as a free agent in 2021.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut he reportedly quit the Ligue 1 side two years later over a “lack of respect” – a week after an incredible bust-up with their manager.At the time, Sakho said he will “leave like a man” – amid claims he grabbed and pushed boss Michel Der Zakarian in a training ground row.Sakho joined little-known Georgian club Torpedo Kutaisi in June 2024, playing for them 13 times. But the 29-capped France international’s social media output has been focused on his lifestyle and business in the United Arab Emirates.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis new venture has seen him rub shoulders with the likes of Max Verstappen, Bacary Sagna, Florent Malouda, and ex-Liverpool team-mate Christian Benteke. The dominant strand of his business, Sakho properties, works across Dubai, Paris, Marrakech, and Senegal.Crystal Palace player Mamadou Sakho shows off his £250k Rolls Royce birthday present to himselfSakho has hired multiple professionals to aid himCredit: TikTok – @sakhoandcoOne property advertised is a 75th-floor penthouse with panoramic views in DubaiCredit: TikTok – @sakhoandcoThe ex-Liverpool star lives a life of luxury in DubaiA quick browse of his website shows luxury properties worth millions.One five-bed waterfront villa is selling for £9.6million in the exclusive Dubai neighbourhood of Palm Jumeirah, according to The Mail.Sakho regularly features in the business’ videos, walking prospective buyers around properties, decked out in his sunglasses. Alongside his launch party in November, Sakho posted: “It is finally time to share a project that unites my passion for football with my entrepreneurial spirit.”A spirit that has been forged and enriched in recent years and to which every minute of my free time has been dedicated.”I can’t wait to introduce you to Sakho & Co, an ecosystem that offers a complete range of interconnected services designed to support entrepreneurs, investors and individuals looking for tailor-made solutions!”Team Sakho and Co. are based in DubaiSakho regularly updates his 1.6million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @sakhoandcoHis new life in the United Arab Emirates has seen him become a guest of Red Bull at the F1Liverpool signed Sakho from Paris Saint-Germain for £18million in September 2013.He arrived with a big reputation, having been PSG’s youngest-ever captain at the age of 17 years and eight months. He helped the Reds finish second in the Prem under Brendan Rodgers in the 2013-14 season.But Sakho, who captained Liverpool several times in the absence of Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson, fell out with Jurgen Klopp in 2016.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was sent home from Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States after missing a team meeting and turning up late to a recovery session. The Frenchman spent that season on loan at Palace before joining the London side permanently for £26m in September 2017. Sakho linked up with former Liverpool team-mate Christian Benteke (right)Credit: Instagram @sakhoandcoEx-Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna also attended Sakho’s launchJurgen Klopp banished Sakho from pre-season training in 2016/17Credit: PA:Press AssociationHe later spent three seasons with Crystal PalaceCredit: Reuters More