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      Major update in hunt for gang who kidnapped Liverpool star Luis Diaz’ parents as cops ‘closing the net’ on suspects

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      COLOMBIAN police say they are closing the net on the gang who kidnapped Liverpool star Luis Diaz’s parents after identifying some of the suspects.Alejandro Zapata, deputy director of the country’s Policia Nacional, said he was not in a position to name names.
      Colombian authorities have provided a major update in the search for the dad of Liverpool forward Luis DiazCredit: Rex
      Luis Manuel Diaz has been missing since Saturday after being kidnapped by armed gunmen in ColombiaCredit: AFP
      Diaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was also taken but was later rescued after being found in the city of Barrancas the same nightCredit: Supplied
      But he said investigators were “clear about people who could be linked” to Saturday’s abduction of Luis Manuel Diaz and Cilenis Marulanda in their home town of Barrancas.
      Mr Zapata confirmed investigators were treating the kidnap as a “premeditated crime” which had been meticulously planned.
      He added: “When something like this happens, it is generally not spontaneous and there has been previous planning, people that draw people to a certain place, that is, who place them somewhere so that others arrive and that’s what we are investigating.”
      He also spoke about the possibility that Luis Manuel was smuggled into Venezuela following the rescue of the Liverpool striker’s mum just hours after the abduction.
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      Mr Zapata said: “What we know is that the kidnap occurred in La Guajira and it’s close to the border of course.
      “We don’t have any evidence at the moment indicating he has been taken across the border, we can’t say that’s what’s happened, but we can’t rule it out either.
      “It’s very possible his captors look to the possibility of fleeing to Venezuela.”
      Appearing to support the idea the gang who have Luis Manuel are in hiding and have not managed to cross into Venezuela, Mr Zapata’s boss William Rene Salamanca Ramirez told Colombian media: “I can’t give any information on that and I want to be very prudent.
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      “I myself flew over an area you’d cross in and they would have to cross the Perija Mountains and I don’t think a human being could survive that.
      “We were trying to put some commando units into that area and we couldn’t because of the dense jungle vegetation.
      “An army blockade has been in place in the lower part of the mountains which would be the normal route into Venezuela.”
      Colombia’s Attorney General Francisco Barbosa had confirmed earlier it was possible the winger’s dad could already be across the border.
      He said Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro would be asked to help free Luis Diaz’s dad if it emerged that was the case.
      A reward of up to £40,000 has been offered by the authorities for information.
      A man described as the best friend of Luis Manuel Diaz told a Colombian radio station the footballer’s dad and his wife had been heading to the home of a relative of Cilenis.
      Victor Medina said: “It was 5.30pm local time on Saturday. They had filled up with petrol and then went to a neighbourhood nearby to collect something from a relative of Celinis.
      “There the captors arrived, four men on motorbikes.
      “They threatened them with weapons, made them get into the same vehicle and sped off with the other two on a motorbike tailing them.
      “They headed for a rural area. The authorities were informed and there was a chase.”Luis’ mum has yet to speak publicly about her ordeal.
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      She was abandoned by her captors by the roadside as the hunt to catch them intensified.
      The men holding the footballer’s father are said to have fled with him on motorbikes.
      Portuguese forward Diogo Jota held up Diaz’s shirt after scoring the opening goal in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on SundayCredit: EPA More

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      Ultimate Ballon d’Or rich list – from Ronaldo’s eye-watering net worth to star who splashed £435k on a watch

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      IT’S football’s most prestigious award given to the best player in the world.And with this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony taking place on Monday October 30, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi are the hot favourites to take it home.
      Along with Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi has been tipped to win this year’s Ballon d’OrCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or an impressive five times and tops the rich listCredit: Instagram / @cristiano
      Argentinian superstar Messi has been tipped to win for the eighth time, while Haaland is also in the running after scoring 52 goals in his first season with Manchester City.
      Since it first began almost 70 years ago, 64 players have won the prize – and with it has come, mostly, great fortune.
      Here, we reveal the biggest earners in our Ballon d’Or rich list.
      Cristiano Ronaldo – £363million
      As well as being the most popular athlete – with over 876million social media followers – Cristiano Ronaldo is also the best paid sportsman in the world.
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      The Portuguese star, who has won the Ballon d’Or an impressive five times, has an estimated net worth of a whopping £363million.
      In December 2022, Ronaldo signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, earning £62million a year.
      And thanks to the various commercial opportunities involved within the deal, it’s thought that he could earn as much as £173million for every year he is with the team.
      The 38-year-old also has a lifetime contract with Nike, which began in 2003, worth an eye-watering £1billion.
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      As well as lending his name to other brands, Ronaldo has his own business empire. It includes two hotels, underwear, CR7 blankets, facial fitness devices and shampoo.
      Lionel Messi – £105million
      Lionel Messi, who has won the award seven times, is considered one of the greatest footballers of all timeCredit: AP:Associated Press
      His business ventures include a hotel empireCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      He’s considered one of greatest footballers of all time, so it’s no surprise that Lionel Messi is tipped to win the Ballon d’Or – after already bagging the award a record seven times.
      The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player moved to David Beckham’s Inter Miami in June after signing an initial deal for two and a half years. He’s believed to be earning around £35-£47million per year.
      Messi’s net worth at the start of 2023 was estimated to be £105million, according to Forbes. It has no doubt increased since his move to Inter Miami.
      Along with his football salary, the 36-year-old has a range of sponsorship and brand deals that help boost his earnings.
      He signed a lifetime contract with Adidas in 2017, worth £20.4million a year, and is also a global ambassador for Pepsi.
      When it comes to his personal ventures, Messi released his luxury clothing label with Tommy Hilfiger’s sister Ginny Hilfiger in 2019.
      He also became a hotelier in 2017 after buying the MiM Sitges in a coastal resort near Barcelona for £26million.
      MiM has since opened other establishments in Ibiza, Mallorca, Baqueira and Sotogrande.
      Kaka – £74million
      AC Milan and Brazil playmaker Kaka holds the 2007 Ballon d’Or trophy in Paris
      He helped Milan overcome Liverpool in the Champions League final that same yearCredit: Getty
      Before Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi hogged the trophy for over a decade, the last player to beat them to it was Brazilian legend Kaka.
      The playmaking superstar, 41, won the award in 2007, the same year he set up the winning goal for Milan in the Champions League final against Liverpool.
      Two years earlier, he had tormented the English giants once again in Istanbul, only for them to turn it around in one of the most dramatic games of all time.
      After retiring in 2017, Kaka is still reported to be worth £74million, thanks in part to his huge social media following.
      He was the first athlete to gain over 10million followers on X, formerly known as Twitter, and has 22.7million fans on Instagram.
      The savvy star has struck up lucrative deals with Global smart technology company OPPO, American Tourister and Playstation, whom he recently starred in a promo for alongside Gareth Bale.
      Karim Benzema – £62.5million
      Karim Benzema won the prestigious award last yearCredit: Reuters
      He isn’t afraid of flaunting his wealth on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @karimbenzema
      Former Real Madrid player Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or in 2022 and is worth around £62million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
      The French national reportedly earned £275,000 a week playing for the Spanish team, before leaving the club in June after 14 years.
      He signed a megabucks deal to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, and now earns £3.3million per week.
      He clearly likes to flash the cash, rocking up to last year’s awards bash wearing a Richard Mille watch worth a staggering £435,000.
      In his victory speech, Benzema, 35, said: “To see this prize in front of me makes me really proud. It was a childhood dream for me and all the work I have done, I never gave up.”
      Michael Owen – £54.4million
      Michael Owen took home the award in 2001Credit: Presse Sports
      The TV pundit has invested his fortune in racehorsesCredit: themichaelowen/instagram
      Michael Owen, who took home the award in 2001, has a reported £54.4million fortune.
      The 43-year-old former striker played for the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City during his glittering career before retiring in 2013.
      Since then, he has gone on to work as a pundit for BT Sport.
      He’s also involved in breeding race horses and founded Manor House Stables, a racehorse training facility in Cheshire, with his wife Louise.
      Zinedine Zidane – £52million
      Zinedine Zidane’s net worth is reportedly £52millionCredit: AFP
      The French legend knows how to live in styleCredit: zidane/instagram
      French star Zinedine Zidane inspired his side to their World Cup victory in 1998, the same year he won the Ballon d’Or.
      Following his successful football career as a player, he went into management, first with Real Madrid Castilla and then the senior squad.
      He announced his retirement in 2018, before returning 10 months later. But he left for a second time in the summer of 2021.
      Zidane, 51, earned £2.3million a year as Real Madrid’s manager, which doubled when he revived the team at the end of the 2015/2016 season.
      While he’s currently without a job, his net worth is reportedly £52million.
      Endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior have contributed to his income.
      Luís Figo – £41million
      Portugal and Real Madrid star Luis Figo with his prestigious 2000 Ballon d’OrCredit: AFP
      The 50-year-old is married to model Helene SvedinCredit: luis__figo/instagram
      Portugese player Luís Figo’s controversial transfer from Barcelona to rival Real Madrid in 2000 – the year he bagged the Ballon d’Or – set the world record fee of £50million.
      He enjoyed a great success at the club, where he earned £3.74million a year, with 45 goals and 58 assists in 249 appearances throughout a five-year stint.  
      The 50-year-old, now worth around £41million according to Idol Net Worth, joined UEFA in 2017 as he took on an advisory role, promoting its competitions across the world.
      “Luís Figo was a fantastic player who was exemplary in the way he conducted himself both on and off the pitch,” the UEFA president said.
      “He is a highly respected figure within the game and I am very pleased he is joining our team. His tremendous football experience will be a very valuable asset to UEFA.”
      Fabio Cannavaro – £36million
      Fabio Cannavaro is now a professional football coachCredit: L’Equipe
      Fabio is now a coach and earned millions in the Chinese Super LeagueCredit: fabiocannavaroofficial/instagram
      Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro, who won both the World Cup and Ballon d’Or in 2006, is said to be worth £36million.
      The 50-year old was regarded as one of the best defenders of all time before retiring in 2011.
      He’s now a professional football coach and has coached teams in the Middle East and China.
      He was briefly appointed as manager of the China national team in 2019 and more recently, he was the head coach of Serie B club Benevento.
      It was previously reported that he was the highest paid manager in the Chinese Super League, where he managed for five seasons, and the fourth highest paid in the world, earning £10.6million a year.
      Ronaldinho – Unclear
      Ronaldinho was reported to have just £5 in his back account in 2018Credit: Reuters
      He was the face of football in the early NoughtiesCredit: ronaldinho/instagram
      Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has previously had a net worth reported up to £80million, but has lose thousands to crushing debts.
      He was reported to have just £5 in his back account in 2018 – the same year he announced his retirement from football – while owing up to £1.75million.
      The 43-year-old was heavily fined for illegal construction in a protected area in his home country.
      After remortgaging his property, he was still unable to cover the debts due to the high interest rate and a judge ordered for his passport to be seized.
      In 2020, he was detained in a prison in Paraguay for allegedly attempting to enter the country with forged documents.
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      Ronaldinho, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2005, has had endorsements with companies including Nike, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, EA Sports and Danone.
      He currently works for sponsorship and development firm Nooke, and he’s also the co-founder of Footsider, which is described as an “application that facilitates and digitizes recruitment in the world of football”. More

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      Inside Tyson Fury’s property empire, from £550k Morecambe home to Vegas mansion he let coach live in rent free

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      TYSON FURY has worked his way to the top of the boxing world. The Gypsy King has fame, glory and heavyweight championship belts to his name thanks to his exploits in the ring.
      Tyson Fury owns a number of stunning propertiesCredit: @tysonfury
      Some estimates place Fury’s net worth at £130millionCredit: PA
      His properties range from Morecambe to VegasCredit: Netflix
      With those accolades has also come a vast sum of wealth.
      He is estimated to have a net worth of around £50million.
      However, following his fight against Dillian Whyte in April 2023, some estimates put that figure as high as £130m.
      Fury has put this wealth to good use, investing in a number of luxury assets.
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      Cars are one of the main items Fury’s money has gone towards, with his garage featuring a pair of Rolls Royce, a Porsche Taycan and a Ferrari to name but a few.
      But chief among his assets are his houses.
      Fury is said to own a number of properties, including the £1.7m pad featured in his Netflix documentary At Home With The Furys and a Las Vegas home where he is said to have let his coach stay cost free.
      Below we will take a look at some of the stunning properties.
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      £550k family home
      The Fury family lived in a £550k home for yearsCredit: ITV
      The home featured five bedrooms
      For years Fury and his family lived in a beautiful five-bed home in Morecambe.
      Tyson has remained adamant he would never uproot his home from Morecambe telling ITV doc Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King in 2020: “Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?
      “I love it… It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”
      And considering the Fury’s former house, it’s clear to see why he would not want to leave.
      In 2021, the five-bed, four-bathroom Lancashire home of Fury that overlooked Morecambe Bay was estimated to be worth £550,000.
      Fury’s wife Paris often gave fans a sneak peek into their home
      The home was suitably decked out inside as well, as shown thanks to the snaps Fury’s wife Paris often shared to her social media pages.
      Oil paintings, large photos of Fury in action and a trophy cabinet were all present in the property.
      There were even gold curtains and a huge gold-framed Versace mirror.
      A walk in wardrobe was also a frequent sight on Paris’ stories, featuring designer handbags and glamorous outfits to rival the Kardashian’s of the world.
      £1.7million Morecambe mansion
      Fury brought a £1.7m home in 2020Credit: Netflix
      The home includes Paris’ £50,000 collection of shoesCredit: Instagram @parisfury1
      True to his word, Fury snubbed a move elsewhere in order to remain by his beloved Morecambe.
      In December 2020, Fury brought a new seaside mansion which, according to Land Registry documents obtained by The Mirror, set Tyson Fury Ltd. back a cool £1,695,000, and is mortage-free.
      With seven children in tow – after welcoming their seventh in September 2023 – the new property gave the Furys a new lease of Morecambe life.
      Paris was given free reign on the interior design of the stunning property, which features gold chandeliers, marble-topped counters and a grand piano.
      The home featured heavily in the Netflix show At Home With The Furys, which offered fans a glimpse inside the chaotic and full-on life of Britian’s top heavyweight boxer.
      There is a castellated front wall and wrought-iron black and gold fence and CCTV warning signs for security as well as lion motifs and four eagle sculptures to keep up appearances.
      A water fountain can also be seen at the front of the property, while there is also a mini-playground with the “Gypsy King” logo painted on the floor outside.
      The Gypsy King logo is plastered on the floor outsideCredit: @tysonfury
      It featured heavily in the Netflix series At Home With The FurysCredit: Instagram @parisfury1
      Fortunately, Paris has upgraded her walk-in wardrobe for her amazing shoe collection – estimated to be worth a cool £50,000.
      Speaking to loose women in 2020, Paris – who tied the knot with Fury in 2009 – explained the move came from them deciding to prioritise their children’s safety.
      She said: “We get people around the house. It’s not good, we actually have to because of that.
      “We’re in the process of moving house because we’ve had too many people at the door – too many strangers knocking.
      “And we have five children here, it’s not like me and Tyson’s here, two adults who can sort of deal with situations.
      “We have people coming to the house and the kids are opening the door and we don’t know who they’re opening the door to. It’s not what we need. It’s not the ideal situation.”
      Caravan and gypsy wagon
      Fury used to live in a caravanCredit: ITV
      Fury’s dad John still lives by the traveller lifestyleCredit: ITV
      But it hasn’t always been fancy digs for Fury, as once upon a time, he lived in a caravan on his father’s land.
      Fury was raised as a traveller and left school at 11, but never lost touch with his roots despite his fame and fortune.
      Indeed, dad John still retains that way of life as shown in the Netflix doc.
      On his ITV documentary, Fury was seen wheeling his wagon around outside his Morecambe home.
      Marbella home
      Fury is also said to own a stunning white-cobbled mansion in Marbella, Spain reportedly worth up to £6m.
      Pictures from 2018 have shown Fury in front of the property which features columns, large windows and an array of palm trees.
      After revealing the pad on his story he said: ““New house had to treat myself.
      “Been a long time coming. But the Mack in back [sic]. MTV Cribs blessed by God.”
      Fury shared a snap in front of a stunning Marbella mansion
      Sin City digs
      Fury’s property empire is not limited to this side of the Atlantic either.
      Over in Las Vegas, also known as Sin City, Fury is said to own a stunning mansion as well as one other property.
      Fury explained that he uses the pad when he fights in the United States, such as in his epic trilogy with Deontay Wilder.
      And his coach SugarHill Steward has been allowed to stay at the property rent free until he is called upon to help Fury with his fight preparation.
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      Fury previously said ahead of his fight with Derek Chisora: “I have bought a big beautiful house out there and never really used it, one camp.
      “My trainer SugarHill is living in the house rent-free right now, sending me photos of all the fun he is having. I love it over there.”
      He is also said to own a home in Las VegasCredit: Instagram More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou net worth combined: How career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of super-fight

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      TYSON FURY and Francis Ngannou are set to collide is a crossover clash for the ages where legacies will be put on the line. Fury welcomes the ex-UFC champion to the ring this Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

      TYSON FURY VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER CLASH
      And the bout is expected to earn the pair millions as the boxing and MMA world come together.
      SunSport runs down how much both Fury and Ngannou are worth heading into the Battle of Baddest.
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      The Gypsy King – who has won every belt in boxing – has shifted his focus to becoming the world’s richest sports star.
      And he could be well on his way after Derek Chisora said his fight with Ngannou will earn him at least $50million (£41m).
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      He has also agreed to face Oleksandr Usyk afterwards with their agreement believed to include two bouts.
      Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum claimed his three-fight business deal with the Saudis could earn him up to $200m (£165m).
      Fur, with one of his two Rollers, wants to be sport’s highest-paid starCredit: Refer to Caption
      The Gypsy King flies in styleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/gypsyking101/
      That is already added on to the mass fortune he has acquired during his prizefighting career already – which he has partly used to build up a vast car collection including TWO Rolls Royces.
      His two rematch wins over Deontay Wilder and knockout of Dillian Whyte banked him around £70m.
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      He also had another stadium fight with Derek Chisora – which he won in round ten – with reports revealing that made him another £20m.
      It takes his total boxing earnings to over £100m, with potentially another £165m to come over his next three fights.
      Forbes say Fury, who travels by private jet despite having SEVEN mouths to feed, earns $2m (£1.6m) from sponsors, which include his own clothing and drinks line as well as Wow Hydrate.
      Tyson Fury facing off with Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
      Francis Ngannou
      Ngannou walked out on the UFC when his contract expired having seen a move to boxing previously blocked.
      During his reign as UFC champ, the Cameroonian would have received pay-per-view bonuses for his fights.
      Eyebrows were raised when it was revealed Ngannou only made $600,00 (£493,000) for his final UFC win over Ciryl Gane.
      Although with his PPV pounds, his final pay cheque would have been well into the millions.
      Ngannou left the UFC to cross over to boxingCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      The heavyweight is in line for a big payday against FuryCredit: Instagram @francisngannou
      Still, it is not a fraction of the $10m (£8.2m) that Fury announced Ngannou would make after leaving the UFC for the boxing ring.
      He said: “Everyone said he was an idiot for walking away from the UFC and now all of a sudden he’s a genius, isn’t he?
      “Guy’s about to make $10million. Come on! Egg in their face! Francis is going to make that bag. Rich!”
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      Ngannou was believed to have been offered an $8m (£6.5m) guarantee to remain at the UFC and fight Jon Jones.
      Outside the cage, the heavyweight is sponsored by Gym Shark and had a brief cameo in the ninth Fast and Furious film, released in 2021.
      Fury and Ngannou fight in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Trent Alexander-Arnold and what happened to him?

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      TRENT Alexander-Arnold is a professional footballer and savvy businessman who hails from Liverpool. But he’s been in the headlines for a very different reason of late, so let’s take a look at what happened to him.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold during the England v Australia international friendly at Wembley Stadium on October 13Credit: Getty
      Who is Trent Alexander-Arnold?
      Trent John Alexander-Arnold, born October 7, 1998 in Liverpool, joined his hometown club aged at the age of six and graduated from the Liverpool FC Academy.
      Since then the youngster has risen through the ranks and into the senior squad.
      Alexander-Arnold made his first-team debut in the League Cup against Tottenham Hotspur.
      But his breakthrough came in 2017 after a serious injury to former Reds defender Nathaniel Clyne.
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      He has since won everything there is to win in English football, including the Premier League and Champions League.
      Trent is also a longtime international player, having represented England at every youth level.
      The wing-back played his first senior game for England in June 2018 in a friendly against Costa Rica at Elland road, which the Three Lions won 2-0, and has since gone on to become a regular in the international setup.
      Alexander-Arnold is also a businessman, with his limited company recording more than £3.5million in assets since he launched it aged 18.
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      All Star Sports Ltd was set up in October 2016 to focus on the Liverpool the footballer’s image rights.
      This talent for business is nothing new — as a kid he made a small fortune selling clothes worn by Liverpool and Everton players, saying the profits went to buying his parents a house.
      He also signed an extension to his boot deal with Under Armour in 2019, reportedly worth £6.4m over four years.
      Does Trent Alexander-Arnold have a girlfriend?
      According to multiple reports, Trent’s girlfriend is British model and influencer Hannah Atkins.
      Atkins does her best to keep her personal life under wraps, even opting for a private account on Instagram.
      Alexander-Arnold is also yet to confirm that they are dating, choosing to focus on football when using social media.
      However, the pair were pictured together in Ibiza last summer, enjoying a romantic getaway.
      They were also spotted having lunch two years ago in Cheshire, following an injury to the Liverpool star that kept him out of Gareth the squad for the Euros.
      What is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s net worth?
      Reports of Alexander-Arnold’s net worth vary dramatically.
      Numerous outlets including GiveMeSport have the wing-back’s net worth at around £2.5million, which seems low considering his reportedly £180,000 weekly wage, sponsorship agreements and business ventures.
      However, SalarySport puts his net worth very specifically at £28,480,400, which seems like it might be more in the ballpark.
      What happened to Trend Alexander-Arnold during Storm Babet?
      Alexander-Arnold avoided death by inches on October 19 after a 40ft electricity pylon was uprooted in treacherous 70mph winds caused by Storm Babet.
      The high-voltage power line, weighing around half a ton, smashed on to the car in front of the England ace’s £90,000 Range Rover.
      Trent slammed on the brakes and swerved before hitting the BMW X5.
      The shaken Liverpool star was then seen getting out and speaking to the other driver which was struck by the power line.
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      Both drivers miraculously escaped unharmed from the crash on a wet country lane near Knutsford, Cheshire.
      Storm Babet has caused chaos around the country, leaving three people dead at the time of writing. More

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      What is Martin Brundle’s net worth?

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      MARTIN Brundle is an ex-Formula One driver and one of the most legendary commentators motorsport has ever been blessed with.Here we take a look at the racing man’s life, gridwalk highlights and net worth.
      Martin Brundle is a former racing driver and F1 commentator famed for his pre-race gridwalksCredit: Getty
      Who is Martin Brundle?
      Martin John Brundle was born on June 1, 1959 in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England.
      He began his racing career at the tender age of 12, competing in grass track racing, moving on to Hot Rod racing, touring cars and the British Saloon Car Championship before stepping up to Formula 3 in 1982.
      The following season Martin competed against Ayrton Senna for the Formula Three Championship, which he lost to the Brazilian in the closing laps of the final race.
      Brundle’s Formula One career started the next year with Tyrell, who he raced for between 1984 and 1986.
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      In F1 he also raced for Zakspeed (1987), Williams (1988 — one grand prix), Brabham (1989, 1991) Benetton (1992), Ligier (1993, 1995), McLaren (1994), and Jordan (1996).
      He is considered one of the best F1 drivers to to have never won a grand prix, achieving numerous podium finishes in inferior cars.
      Martin was the World Sportscar champion in 1988 and won Le Mans 24 Hours in 1990, cementing his place in history as a racing driver.
      Since hanging up his racing gloves, Brundle has commentated on F1 for ITV, the BBC and Sky Sports.
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      He won the Royal Television Society programme award for best sports pundit in 1998, 1999, 2005 and 2006.
      What are some of Martin Brundle’s most famous gridwalk moments?
      The former McLaren ace has been walking the grid trying to get interviews with drivers and celebrities pre-race since 1997.
      But the 62-year-old has admitted he doesn’t like doing the gridwalk at all.
      He said on X, formerly Twitter: “There’s a reason why I’ve never watched back an F1 gridwalk in a quarter of a century of doing them.
      “You have no idea how much I dislike doing them but somehow those crazy moments have defined my professional career.
      “Oh well, that’s the way it is.”
      Here we take a look at some of his most memorable gridwalk moments:
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      The Sky Sports reporter wanted to have a chat with special guest Megan Thee Stallion on the grid, but was initially confronted by a ‘man mountain’ — only for Megan to lightheartedly slap her security guard on the wrist.
      Brundle muttered, “That’s a very big bloke in front of her,” before asking: “Megan, Martin Brundle from British television, how are you? Megan Thee Stallion, you’re a freestyle rapper, have you got any rap for us today on Formula One?”
      The American star laughed as she admitted: “I have no rap today, I’m sorry.
      But the interview swiftly concluded when ‘Draco Malfoy’ appeared — with the irritable blond shoving Brundle away.
      The Malfoy lookalike scowled at the reporter as he led Megan away.
      In his Sky Sports column, Brundle laughed off the incident.
      He wrote: “I did chuckle on Monday.
      “After all the blood, sweat, tears and broken bones, the glorious victories and dismal failures, the monstrous crashes, the quadruple stints on a treacherous rainy night in Le Mans, guiding a 1250 bhp flying bedsted through Monaco qualifying, along with 25 years of broadcasting, I’ve finally become mildly well known for being ignored by celebrities whilst simultaneously being swatted to one side by a man mountain and told off by a Malfoy lookalike doubtless attending his first F1 race.
      “My gridwalk return after two years was probably a bit too cheeky in Austin but nonetheless a lot of fun.
      “Actually, my real claim to fame is that I once played snooker with Mark Knopfler, and what a lovely bloke he was too.”
      US Grand Prix 2022
      The F1 pundit tried and failed to chat to the Hollywood actor during his traditional pre-race walk before lights out at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
      But Pitt awkwardly rebuffed Brundle, much to the disappointment of F1 fans.
      The 64-year-old revealed Pitt had been in contact with him since their run-in.
      He tweeted: “Got a note from Brad Pitt explaining what happened with our near miss on the Austin grid.
      “Unnecessary, but nice of him. Absolutely nobody is obliged to talk to me on the grid, but as I endeavour to make 10/12 minutes of live and unscripted sports TV I’m obliged to at least ask.”
      Miami Grand Prix 2022
      At the inaugural Miami GP, Brundle delivered one of the most chaotic gridwalks yet.
      The popular F1 pundit brushed shoulders with the likes of DJ Khaled and Britain’s own David Beckham.
      But Brundle struggled with some of the lesser names on the grid.
      He mistook basketballer Paolo Banchero for NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, which to viewers was both “incredibly awkward and hysterically funny”.
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      Cara Delevingne appeared to be unaware of Brundle’s gridwalk authority and brutally snubbed the former F1 driver as he attempted to grab an interview.
      He began by talking to a member of Delevingne’s entourage and said: “She doesn’t want to talk but everybody needs to talk on the grid.
      “That’s the deal now, everybody talks on the grid.”
      He then approached Delevingne and said: “Can we have a quick chat, [for] Sky F1? Good to see you on the grid.”
      To which Delevingne replied: “No.” and looked awkwardly at her entourage.
      Delevingne refused again and Brundle reiterated: “The deal is everybody has to speak on the grid.”
      She then said: “I can’t hear anything, I’m so sorry.”
      Brundle then said sarcastically as he walked away: “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting.”
      What is Martin Brundle’s net worth?
      According to CelebrityNetWorth, Martin is worth a mouth-watering $100million (£82.3million).
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      Brundle amassed his fortune as a successful racing driver, competing in multiple forms of motorsport.
      He is also one of the top racing commentators and continues to cover F! for Sky Sports. More

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      What is Logan Paul’s net worth?

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      LOGAN Paul has grown his Youtube success into becoming an actor, WWE superstar, professional boxer and businessman.With the social media personality and podcaster having his fingers in so many pies, here we take a look at how Logan earns his fortune, his car collection and net worth.
      Logan Paul earned a huge payday for his fight against Floyd Mayweather in 2021Credit: Alamy
      What is Logan Paul’s net worth?
      Logan Paul is one of the most famous internet stars on the planet — and with that fame comes a hefty bank balance.
      As of October 2023 he’s worth a whopping £61million, thanks to numerous revenue streams.
      The YouTube sensation amassed a huge following throughout his career and has since gone on to win new fans in a number of different areas including boxing, wrestling, music and acting.
      How does Logan Paul make his money?
      Paul has 23.6million subscribers on YouTube, has his own podcast imPAULsive and owns his own clothing brand.
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      Maverick Clothing is said to have sold £2.1million’s worth of clothing in three days when the company first launched.
      Paul also has plenty of endorsement deals thanks to his influencer lifestyle.
      Logan has worked with brands such as Nike, Pepsi and TV streaming platform HBO in the past.
      Posting on his social media platforms can earn him around £100,000 a pop.
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      The Maverick — the nickname he uses as a fighter — used his online fame to catapult himself into the world of acting, appearing in TV shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Bizaardvar and starring in movies such as The Thinning.
      He also venture into the world of music, releasing his debut single, which was named after the year of its release: 2016.
      The viral sensation told TMZ that he made around $20m (£14m) for his huge eight-rounder with Floyd Mayweather in Miami in June 2021.
      He hasn’t fought since facing Money Mayweather, but is in the ring again against mixed martial artist Dillon Danis on October 14.
      In April 2022 Logan made another impressive career move, stepping into the ring at Wrestlemania 38 alongside Miz to seal an unexpected victory.
      WWE has since signed him to a multi-event contract.
      Does Logan Paul own Prime?
      Since Paul fought fellow YouTuber KSI in 2018 and 2019, the two have gone into business together.
      They are the owners of the successful energy drink company Prime Hydration.
      Prime is a main sponsor of the UFC.
      What cars does Logan Paul own?
      The Dodge Challenger SRT8 was Paul’s first car, and he ended up gifting it to one of his fans.
      But he liked it so much he ended up buying two more — his first was yellow, his second a custom red job, and third and current is a shocking purple colour.
      It comes with a 6.4-litre V8 petrol engine that produces 470bhp, while it’ll set you back around £60,000.
      Logan owns a Mercedes Benz G550 4×4 off-roader, finished in white with huge black alloys.
      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.
      If you’re after a G-Class yourself, you’ll need deep pockets, as the range starts from around £130k.
      Paul also owns a Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeled motorcycle, which has a pretty crazy look with lots of angles and sharp-looking trim.
      And you can always take a passenger along for the ride, as the Slingshot is a two-seater.
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      It’s quick, too; powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 203bhp, while 0-60mph takes 4.9 seconds.
      He also reportedly owns a Ford Bronco, with prices for the SUV ranging between £45,000 and £85,000, and a decked-out Mercedes Benz Maverick Sprinter Van — which he may have bought because it shares his nickname — worth around £125,000, complete with a seat that reclines into a bed, coffee machine, televisions and a Playstation. More

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      Misfits Boxing Rich List – from KSI to Logan Paul and millionaire status of Tommy Fury and YouTube undercard stars

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      MISFITS boxing is fast becoming a staple in influencer boxing.This weekend will see the latest clash between various creators and social media sensations.
      KSI’s fight with Tommy Fury is the headline eventCredit: Getty
      But Fury and KSI are not the only fighters coming with dough to the ringCredit: Getty

      The star-studded line-up is headlined by KSI’s fight with Tommy Fury, while Logan Paul is facing off with Dillon Danis.
      But while the focus is on the two main fights at the AO Arena, further down the bill are fellow mega-successful influencers with deep pockets.
      In terms of net worths on the The Misfits card, PRIME business partners Paul and KSI top the list with £61million and £20m respectively.
      Alex Wassabi – whose partner is actress Alexxis Lemire – is worth a cool £13m.
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      The YouTuber is part of a special tag team event that will see himself and NichLmao fight Luis Alcaraz Pineda and BDave.
      Love Island star Fury takes up the next spot thanks to his net worth of an estimated £4m.
      Danis is worth more than a pretty penny himself with a net worth of £2.5m.
      Salt Papi, participating in the third from last fight on the card, has a net worth of up to £1.6m,
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      The Misfits Boxing Rich List featuring some notable names
      Logan Paul has a huge net worth of £61mCredit: Instagram / @loganpaul
      Dillon Danis is a more modest £2.5mCredit: Getty
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      Opponent Slim Albaher has a far more modest worth of £407,000, which is understandable given his more modest social media following.
      Deen the Great has a net worth of £2.5m, a number which could rise if he beats Walid Sharks this weekend.
      Swarmz, who will be fighting Ryan Taylor, has a net worth of £1.6m.
      This worth is nearly identical to that of OnlyFans star Astrid Wett, who is facing Alexia Grace.
      However, the boxers are not the only ones stacking dough.
      Co-presidents Kalle Sauerland and Mams Taylor are millionaire’s in their own right.
      Sauerland has a net worth estimated at £2.6m, while Taylor’s stands at £4m. More