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    Max Verstappen’s lavish life with model WAG Kelly Piquet… from £12m private jet bought from famous Brit to £5m car fleet

    HE’S the three-time world champion – so it’s no surprise Formula One heavyweight Max Verstappen lives a life of luxury away from the track.At just 26 he’s already making history, joining the likes of Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda and future father-in-law Nelson Piquet by winning the Formula One drivers’ championship for the third time.
    Max Verstappen has clinched his third consecutive Formula One world titleCredit: Rex
    He has been dating Kelly Piquet for the past three yearsCredit: instagram/kellypiquet
    Unstoppable Max has a lot to show for his hard work and talent – including a staggering estimated fortune of £165million.
    He also has a fleet of James Bond-inspired cars, a lavish seafront apartment in Monaco, and a stunning model girlfriend in Kelly Piquet.
    Here, we take a closer look at his enviable life off the grid.
    Eye-watering fortune
    The son of F1 legend Jos Verstappen made his debut at the Australian GP in 2015 and is now one of the top earning drivers in Formula One.
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    Last year he signed a five-year deal with Red Bull which has been described as one of the most lucrative in the history of the sport.
    According to reports his contract is worth £45million a year – and is likely to increase given his impressive winning streak continues.
    Max also benefits from endorsement deals from brands like G-Star RAW, Red Bull and EA Sports.
    The Dutch driver also has his own MV merchandise company, selling caps, clothing and accessories.
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    Since his debut in 2015, he has been a dominant force in the sportCredit: EPA
    Despite his success, Max has hinted he may retire early.
    Asked if he would like to race into his late thirties like other drivers, he replied: “No, absolutely no – no desire.
    “No, I have my mind already set on what I want to do also outside of Formula 1.
    “It’s a big passion of mine and I want to make that happen as well.”
    Dating daughter of F1 legend
    Max went Instagram official with Kelly in 2021 and called her his ‘love and happiness’Credit: instagram/@kellypiquet/
    The couple often post loved-up snaps on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @kellypiquet
    Max has been dating German-born Kelly, 34, the daughter of Nelson Piquet, for the last three years, and she’s regularly seen cheering him on trackside.
    Although her father is worth over £164m, she’s made a name for herself as a model, public relations agent and motoring columnist.
    She attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York where she graduated in International Relations with a major in Political Science and Economics.
    Before her romance with Max she was in a relationship with Russian driver Daniil Kvyat, with whom she shares a daughter, Penelope.
    Daniil made 110 Formula One starts from 2013 to 2020, and ironically when he was given the boot from Red Bull in 2016, it was Max who replaced him.
    Kelly often shares snaps of herself on holiday at exotic destinationsCredit: instagram/@kellypiquet/
    Max shares a kiss with Kelly during a boat ride while her daughter looks into the cameraCredit: Instagram / @kellypiquet
    Max and Kelly went Instagram official when he posted a snap of them together on the beach with the caption: “Let’s make 2021 a year to remember in many ways. Wishing you all success, love and happiness just as I found mine.”
    Since then they have been photographed together on numerous occasions looking loved up.
    Kelly has graced the covers of several high-profile magazines including Vogue in the Netherlands and has fully embraced life as one of the world’s biggest socialites.
    On Instagram she is followed by 1.2million fans and keeps them regularly updated with glam shots of herself and Max on holiday in exotic locations like St Tropez and Florida.
    In one snap, she can be seen locking lips with the racer while her daughter smiles at the camera.
    She has also uploaded pics of herself at glitzy dos like the Cannes Film Festival.
    Living large
    Max lives in Monaco, which has become a haven for some of the biggest F1 stars
    Max working out on his balcony with his two Bengal cats in the backgroundCredit: Instagram @maxverstappen1
    During his free time, Max takes to the water in a £16,000 jet skiCredit: Refer to Caption
    Like his fellow Formula One racers Lando Norris and Valtteri Bottas, Max has chosen Monaco as his home, where he lives in a £13million rented apartment overlooking the Mediterranean.
    He keeps his physical condition in top condition by working out on the balcony, which is kitted out with gym equipment and a frame for bungee pulls.
    He has shared glimpses of his chic pad, which he and Kelly also share with their two Bengal cats, Jimmy and Sass.
    In his spare time he likes to take the water on a Red Bull-branded jet ski, said to be worth around £16,000.
    For all his travels around the world, Max is said to have bought a private jet from Sir Richard Branson, worth £12million, which costs over £830,000 to maintain.
    Max has made sure the Falcon-900EX is customised to his expensive taste – it has a matt finish and brands Max’s logo of a lion on the tail fin, paying homage to the national animal of the Netherlands.
    He travels in the jet when he has to travel long distances for races and often gives other Monaco-based drivers, like Daniel Ricciardo, a ride.
    Max bought his private jet from Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson
    He has given stars a ride on the jet including Daniel Ricciardo
    The jet has been customised to Max’s expensive taste
    £5million car collection
    Max’s personal car collection, worth an estimated £5m, is nothing short of impressive and rivals that of Hollywood stars.
    After becoming the youngest ever racer to score a podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, aged just 18, Max splashed out on a Porsche 911 GTS R3.
    His car collection has been heavily inspired by James Bond – he owns a 007-type Aston Martin DB11, a follow-up to the DB10, driven in the movie Spectre.
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    Alongside a 2018 Vantage and a DBS Superleggerais, Max is reported to have added an Aston Martin Valkyrie to his collection. According to reports, the vehicle is priced at a whopping £2.2million.
    The manufacturer’s website describes the car as the closest anyone will get to having the Formula 1 experience on the road.
    Max has an impressive car collection, including the £2.2million Aston Martin ValkyrieCredit: Alamy More

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    KSI vs Tommy Fury net worth combined: How stars stack up ahead of Manchester mega-fight

    KSI and Tommy Fury are the next two celebrity stars to meet in a boxing blockbuster. Fury is fresh off a victory over rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia last February, emerging with bragging rights in the form of a split-decision.
    KSI and Tommy Fury going head to headCredit: PA
    Meanwhile, KSI helped launch the booming crossover boxing business with his pair of bouts with Paul’s older brother Logan.
    But his grudge match with Fury has been billed as the biggest bout of them all and it goes down on October 14 in Manchester.
    The fight – aired on DAZN PPV – is sure to bring in millions and add to the pair’s growing net worths.
    Here, SunSport runs down how much both KSI and Fury are worth heading into their Battle of Britain.
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    What is KSI’s net worth?
    The Londoner, 30, shot to fame on YouTube but he has since crossed over to the sporting, music and business world.
    He has had two albums – with one going to No1 in the charts – all while fighting in the ring.
    KSI also launched Misfits Boxing to host crossover-style bouts between stars of the sports and celeb world.
    But perhaps his most lucrative venture has been the Prime hydration drink with ex-opponent Logan.
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    According to Forbes, KSI made £19.7million in 2023 alone with his exact net worth unknown.
    KSI and Logan Paul launched drinks brand Prime
    What is Fury’s net worth?
    Fury, 24, debuted in the sport with big boots to fill as the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson.
    But he shot to national fame in 2019 after entering popular reality TV show Love Island where he met now fiancee Molly-Mae Hague.
    His rising popularity saw Paul take notice and led to a massive box office grudge match between the two, which Fury won on points.
    Fury is believed to have made around £4m for the bout and his American rival claimed the Brit is earning £1.5m to fight KSI.
    Jake Paul was beaten by Fury on pointsCredit: Getty
    What are the fight purses?
    The exact purse for either man is not yet known.
    But KSI is believed to be on a deal that includes PPV bonuses so his money could be made once the box office receipts are added up.
    Meanwhile, Dillon Danis – fighting on the undercard – said both he and Fury are being paid a flat fee.
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    On Paul’s podcast, he said: “KSI is offering you like $1.5m which is way underpaid for Tommy, especially coming off that win. Tommy should be making $5-6m and it’s crazy and bizarre to me that Tommy is even entertaining that.”
    But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor hit back: “Absolute nonsense! This kid is so sour.”
    Fury and KSI facing off in the ringCredit: Getty More

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    ‘World’s richest footballer’ who spent time at Arsenal and Chelsea and is worth billions nets stunning goal for new club

    FAIQ BOLKIAH is worth more than his weight in gold – and he celebrated a golden goal like it was worth the wait.The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal kid, who is now the world’s richest footballer, notched a brilliant curler for his new Thai club.
    Faiq Bolkiah takes aim for Thai side Ratchaburi vs Police TeroCredit: INSTAGRAM @sxlmxk
    Bolkiah watches his solo special dip into the top cornerCredit: INSTAGRAM @sxlmxk
    All the money in the world can’t buy such moments of joyCredit: INSTAGRAM @sxlmxk
    And his joy showed why he has always tried to stand – and score – on his own two feet.
    Bolkiah’s father Jiefri is the Prince of Brunei and his uncle the Sultan of Brunei – making the 26-year-old one an heir to a £20billion fortune.
    Born in Los Angeles and educated at Bradfield College in Berkshire, he joined Ratchaburi from fellow Thai top-flight side Chonburi in the summer.
    And one of the finest moments of his career so far came in Saturday’s 6-1 demolition of Police Tero.
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    Arriving off the bench at 3-0 up midway through the second period, the winger rounded off the scoring with a glorious goal in stoppage time.
    Nipping inside from the left corner of the box, he swerved a sublime right-footer into the far stanchion.
    Sprinting off to rejoice with his arms wide, Bolkiah’s incredible personal and family wealth was the last thing on his mind.
    Having started his football journey at Berkshire non-Leaguers Newbury in 2008, he moved onto Southampton, Chelsea and Leicester, also trialling with Arsenal.
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    But he never earned a professional deal, nor made a senior appearance, in England.
    Bolkiah’s next step was to join Portuguese fourth-tier club Maritimo B, whose first team play two levels higher, in September 2020.
    But although he managed a handful of appearances, he departed for Chonburi after just 15 months.
    Bolkiah notched two goals for the east coast side before switching to Ratchaburi in central Thailand in August 2023.
    Now he’s revelling after netting one of the best strikes seen in the Far East this year.
    His dad once spent £17million on hiring Michael Jackson for his 50th birthday party.
    But for Bolkiah Junior simple pleasures like scoring come first – you just can’t Beat It.
    Bolkiah played for Chelsea Under-18s and is seen in action during a friendly against Watford at the Blues’ Cobham Training Ground in July 2015Credit: Getty
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    What is Paul Pogba’s net worth and how much does he earn a year?

    PAUL POGBA has played in the French and English leagues in his time as a footballer.But who is he and what is his net worth? Here’s everything you need to know.
    Paul Pogba is a French footballerCredit: EPA
    Who is Paul Pogba?
    Paul Pogba, born March 15 1993, is a French footballer who plays for Juventus and the France national team.
    Pogba started his Premier League career at Manchester United in 2012 but made just three appearances before joining Juventus for free that same year.
    He instantly became a smash hit in Turin, winning four Serie A titles in as many years.
    The footballer was then re-signed by Manchester United for a then-club record fee of £86million in 2016.
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    But he failed to live up to expectations under managers Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the team winning just the Europa League and Carabao Cup.
    After 226 games, Pogba returned to Juventus in 2022.
    Aside from this, the ex-Manchester United midfielder has enjoyed success with France’s national side, playing a key role in their 2018 World Cup triumph.
    As of September 2023, Pogba boasts a staggering 60.7 million followers on Instagram – where he regularly shares snaps both on and off the pitch.
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    What is Paul Pogba’s net worth?
    According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pogba’s net worth is estimated to be in the region of $125 million (£99m).
    Like many top athletes, his income is heavily supplemented through commercial deals and endorsements.
    In 2021, the footballer landed a spot on Forbes’ The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes list and made a whopping $7million in endorsements alone.
    How much does Paul Pogba earn a year?
    According to Forbes, Paul Pogba’s salary/winnings were reported to be $28.5 million in 2021.
    As of 2023, the exact amount of Pogba’s earnings is unknown.
    Is Paul Pogba married and does he have children?
    Paul Pogba is married to Bolivian model Zulay.
    The pair met when the footballer travelled to Los Angeles for an International Champions Cup tournament in 2017.
    Zulay was then spotted attending a number of Manchester United games, as well as travelling to Russia with Paul to watch him lift the World Cup in 2018.
    A year later, the couple tied the knot and welcomed their first child in 2019.
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    Labile was born on January 3, 2019.
    The family then grew when they welcomed their second son Keyaan in 2020 and their third child in May 2023. More

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    Everything you need to know about Sidemen v Youtube Allstars football match – from most subscribers to richest player

    ENGLAND may be taking on Ukraine today, but the biggest football match will be between two teams you have probably never heard of.The Sidemen versus The YouTube Allstars will take place in front of a sold-out 62,000 crowd at West Ham’s London Stadium at 3pm — and will be watched by millions online.
    Social media-savvy youngsters will now YouTubers like KSI – but anyone over 40 may struggle to recognise the playersCredit: Alamy
    While anyone over 40 may struggle to recognise the players, to social media-savvy youngsters, they are the Tom Cruises, Brad Pitts and Will Smiths of their world.
    Online, the Sidemen are a group of top YouTube celebrities, including British phenomenon KSI, who is also known for his boxing bouts with YouTuber Logan Paul.
    With more than a billion social media followers among both sets of players, the charity match — which has been running annually since 2016 — is expected to pull in a global audience of more than 20million.
    Last year, the game, held at Charlton Athletic’s ground, raised £1million.
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    The match has since been streamed more than 34million times.
    Tickets for this year’s game, which cost from £8 upwards, sold out in less than 90 minutes and proceeds will go to charities Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Teenage Cancer Trust and Rays Of Sunshine.
    PR and brands expert Ed Hopkins says: “I’ve been closely watching the incredible journey of Sidemen’s charity game, and it’s nothing short of a masterclass in how to capture the hearts and minds of young people while creating a formidable brand in the world of sports.
    “It’s not far-fetched to imagine Sidemen’s charity game gracing the hallowed grounds of Wembley Stadium in the future.”
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    Here, we take a closer look at some of the stars aiming to give professional footballers a run for their money.
    THE SIDEMEN
    VIKKSTAR 123
    7.61million subscribers
    Vikram Singh Barn started out by posting gaming videos every day for four years straightCredit: Twitter
    VIKRAM Singh Barn, 28, is one of the most dedicated social media personalities in the world.
    When he first started out, he posted gaming videos every day for four years straight.
    It led to him gaining a combined 3.8billion views and more than 7.6million ­subscribers on YouTube.
    His hard work has also earned him a reported £8million fortune.
    Recently, he has been giving fans a glimpse into his dream home along with his side-hustle as a DJ.
    In April 2021, he proposed to girlfriend Ellie Harlow, 26, in front of Dubai’s gleaming Burj Al Arab hotel.
    KSI
    40.4million subscribers
    UNDOUBTEDLY the biggest name on the pitch will be YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI, who has firmly established himself as one of the world’s hottest internet personalities.
    He started out as a gamer with a focus on Fifa, but now posts everything from reaction videos to a look at a day in his life.
    The Sidemen FC skipper is also a rapper and co-founder of the Prime Hydration drink alongside American YouTuber Logan Paul.
    Real named Olajide Olayinka Williams, the 30-year-old also co-founded XIX Vodka and owns a restaurant chain called Sides.
    KSI, who has kept tight-lipped about who he is dating, has a reported net worth of £21million.
    W2S
    16.3million subscribers
    Harry Lewis, known as Wroetoshaw or W2S, is such a footie fanatic that he has his own football challenge clubCredit: Instagram
    HARRY LEWIS, known as Wroetoshaw (or W2S), is such a football fanatic that he has his own football challenge club,
    KickTown in London, where competitors take on ball-based skills exercises.
    Across his various YouTube channels and social media platforms, the 26-year-old has amassed 16.3million subscribers.
    He typically posts about gaming and real-life football content and is able to pull in tens of millions of views per video.
    He is also known for his real-life challenges with his family and friends, and has a reported net worth of more than £4million.
    ZERKAA
    4.69million subscribers
    Zerkaa began posting Call Of Duty gaming videos, but he expanded his career by covering football content tooCredit: Instagram
    AT 31, the oldest of the Sidemen began his career by posting Call Of Duty gaming videos, which he later expanded to cover football content.
    Since then, Zerkaa, whose real name is Joshua Bradley, has built up 4.69million followers on YouTube.
    Last year, he celebrated ten years of game play.
    He also has a podcast called Homegrown and is estimated to be worth £3million.
    Since 2010, he has been dating Freya Nightingale, 30, who has been dubbed the “merch Queen” due to her regularly wearing Sidemen clothing.
    MINIMINTER
    10.2million subscribers
    Miniminter says he narrowly missed out on becoming a professional footballerCredit: Instagram
    He married singer Talia Mar in a lavish Italian ceremony this yearCredit: Instagram
    HE was man of the match at last year’s game, and having just turned 31, he will be looking to cap off his birthday week with an even bigger impact this year.
    Born Simon Minter, he says he narrowly missed out on being a professional footballer when a clash in fixtures meant he was unable to meet a scout.
    He is another star who started as a Fifa gamer on YouTube, but nowadays he showcases more of his personal life.
    According to reports, he’s the second-richest member of Sidemen and has a net worth of £9million.
    Earlier this year, he married singer Talia Mar in a lavish Italian ceremony.
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    ISHOWSPEED
    20.2million subscribers
    IShowSpeed is a Cristiano Ronaldo superfan who is worth a reported £9.6millionCredit: Rex Features
    IF you ever doubt the pull of YouTubers, just look at the huge crowd who chased a car carrying US sensation IShowSpeed this week in Edinburgh.
    The 18-year-old – real named Darren Watkins – is a Cristiano Ronaldo superfan, worth a reported £9.6million.
    He is one of the biggest streamers in the world and mainly live-streams himself playing games such as Fifa and Minecraft.
    He began dating girlfriend Ermony Renee after meeting her in an ice cream shop in 2021.
    At last year’s charity football match, he was given the yellow card after whipping the referee with his T-shirt.
    XQC
    2.32million subscribers
    xQc is one of the most controversial streamers and has faced several bans for showing explicit contentCredit: Rex Features
    THE 27-year-old Canadian is a former professional player of first-person shooter Overwatch who now mostly posts reaction videos.
    Real name Felix Lengyel, xQc is one of the most controversial streamers and has faced several bans for showing explicit content.
    It doesn’t appear to have hurt his fanbase too much, however.
    He was named the most-watched streamer on platform Twitch for three consecutive years from 2020.
    He will play in goal today, but team-mate IShowSpeed has called him a “skinny pip” and fears he will cost them the game.
    NIKO OMILANA
    7.15million subscribers
    Niko Omilana is best known for parody videos and daring pranks – but he also decided to run for Mayor of London in 2021Credit: Rex Features
    HE may be best known for his parody videos and daring pranks on YouTube, but it was no laughing matter when Niko decided to run for Mayor of London in 2021.
    After managing to rack up 50,000 votes and coming fifth with a campaign based on telling Boris Johnson to “shush”, the 25-year-old returned to his day job after the election.
    On YouTube, he has 7.15million subscribers as well as 2.3million followers on Instagram.
    In 2018, one of his pranks saw him sneak into the ring during fellow YouTuber KSI’s first boxing match against American Logan Paul in Manchester.
    DANNY AARONS
    1.49million subscribers
    Danny Aarons has been rising up the ranks of YouTube with his videos of Fifa gameplayCredit: Rex Features
    ENGLISHMAN Danny has been rising up the ranks of YouTube with his videos of Fifa gameplay.
    His tips and advice have earned him many fans, but there was controversy on Boxing Day last year when he was banned from the game’s Transfer Market feature for allegedly breaking its rules – something that he denied.
    On his channel, which he launched in 2012 with Minecraft videos, he has more than 1.49million subscribers and hosts 1,200 videos.
    The 21-year-old also has a large following across Instagram, gaining around 80,000 views per video.
    MRBEAST
    181million subscribers
    MrBeast is miles ahead of everyone else in the game on YouTube with a whopping 181million subscribers – and is in a relationship with South African Thea BooysenCredit: Instagram
    WHEN it comes to YouTube, MrBeast is miles ahead of everyone else in the game with a whopping 181million subscribers and 47billion combined views.
    He is also a big hit on Instagram, where he has 40.8million followers.Worth a massive £88.2million, the American, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is also one of the most charitable content creators and showcases himself on YouTube gifting fans everything from a private island to hundreds of cars.
    The 25-year-old Kansas native gave a fan $1million in one video and walked around his city giving out $1,000 to a series of homeless people.
    Thanks to MrBeast’s ­lucrative brand endorsement deals, he is able to host several such giveaways without his personal fortune taking a significant hit.
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    He is known for pioneering the genre of videos based on expensive stunts and challenges.
    And he has been in a relationship with South African YouTuber Thea Booysen, 25, since late last year. More

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    Inside the Sidemen’s side hustles making them millions away from YouTube from property mogul to merchandise sales

    THE SIDEMEN are a collection of Britain’s seven biggest YouTube stars. Across their channels, viral sensations KSI, Miniminter, Vikkstar123, Zerkaa, Behzinga, W2S and TBJZL have built up a huge fan base of over 130million subscribers.
    The Sidemen have a staggering net worthCredit: Instagram @sidemen
    Their side hustles include a clothing rangeCredit: Instagram / @sidemenclothing
    Sidemen clothing is estimated to bring in £1.6m a yearCredit: Instagram / @sidemenclothing
    The group have 130million followers across their channelsCredit: Instagram / @sidemenclothing
    Thanks to this, the group have a net worth of over £44million.
    But their fortune does not only come from YouTube, though ad revenue on the site does reportedly bring in at least £1.6m a year.
    The business savvy Sidemen have also dipped their toes into a host of other projects.
    One branch of this merchandising is through clothing.
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    Clothing is estimated to bring in up to £1.6m.
    And it is not hard to see why, with Sidemen branded T-shirts reaching up £30, hoodies reaching £60 and jackets reaching as high as £90.
    Accessories are also an easy sale tap.
    Fans can buy a variety of goods, with a key ring fetching £5 while a “XIX Silver Chain” will cost £30.
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    Airpod cases, water bottles, phone cases, bucket hats, backpacks and even a basketball and table tennis set are among the other items fans can treat themselves too.
    However, clothing is far from the last thing in the Sidemen portfolio.
    Property is a huge part of a number of their collections too, with Miniminter and Vikkstar123 having a particularly large stake of their wealth in various properties.
    Indeed, fans get literally sink their teeth into some tasty treats thanks to the groups very own fast food chain, Sides.
    While KSI and Logan Paul have taken the world by storm by their PRIME Hydration drink – making Alisha Lehmann the latest big name star to join the crew – Sides is at a far smaller stage of development.
    Last year they announced a stunning partnership with Farnham Town FC – who currently play in the ninth tier of English football.

    The chain has a host of restaurants across England and South Wales, including BOXPARK Croydon and Wembley in London, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester and Sunderland.
    Given they have been around for a decade now, they have also added XIX Vodka to their portfolio to appeal to their older demographic of fans.
    For book worms there is also the Sidemen Book, estimated to have sold over 26,000 copies within its first three days of publication back in 2016.
    This remarkably put them at No1 ahead of chef Jamie Oliver and the autobiography of former motorcycle rider Guy Martin in the Christmas book charts.
    There is also a subscription service called Side+ for exclusive content not posted elsewhere.
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    A membership for this sets fans back £6.99 a month or £69.99 for an annual payment.
    All eyes will be on them and their friends when the Sidemen Charity Match gets underway this Saturday. More

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    Net worth of Sidemen revealed with KSI wealthiest of the YouTube stars and another raking in millions from side hustle

    FROM humble beginnings, the Sidemen have enjoyed a remarkable rise to fame.Founded in 2013, the group is comprised of seven members who go by the names; KSI, Miniminter, Vikkstar123, Zerkaa, Behzinga, W2S and TBJZL.
    The Sidemen have over 130million followers across their YouTube channelsCredit: Instagram @sidemen
    Each has compiled huge fanbases with millions of followers, with well over 130million subscribers over their collective YouTube channels.
    This success has seen them attain a considerable net worth of over £44million – with the group dipping their toes into clothing, books, fast food and vodka.

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    But each has forged their own path on this road as they prepare for the biggest Sidemen Charity Match to date on Saturday.
    Below we have had a look at the net worth of each member and their side hustles.
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    KSI – £20million
    KSI has more than 40million subscribers to his YouTube channelCredit: Rex
    KSI, real name JJ Olatunji, is the biggest name in the Sidemen.
    He has diversified his portfolio away from FIFA videos to music, films, influencer boxing and PRIME Hydration.
    KSI is lined up to face Love Island star Tommy Fury on October 14, while his rival-turned-business partner Logan Paul has claimed PRIME had earned $250million (£199m) in its first year.
    Alone JJ has more than 40million fans on YouTube.
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    Miniminter – £9million
    Miniminter knew KSI from schoolCredit: INSTAGRAM
    A schoolboy friend of KSI’s from back in Berkhamsted, Herts, Miniminter, or Simon Minter, has an impressive career of his own.
    Starting out with FIFA videos, he now has over ten million followers on his main YouTube channel and has starred alongside a number of huge names including Ben Foster.
    Away from the platform he has amassed a huge property empire and impressive car collection.
    He also maintains an impressive grind towards content creation, continuing to stream on Twitch and upload videos frequently.
    Vikkstar123 – £8million
    Vikkstar123 made his name away from FIFACredit: Twitter
    Vikkstar123, or Vikram Barn, is unique among the Sidemen in that he did not start his career making FIFA and football videos.
    Instead, he made his name through Minecraft – another huge game in its own right – though has had his share of highlights starring in the groups various football videos.
    He still profits from the game today, raking in £2m from Minecraft servers he owns.
    Like Simon, Vik is a savvy property investor as well.
    W2S – £4million
    Wroetoshaw has been dubbed the ‘fearless Sideman’Credit: Instagram @wroetoshaw
    Wroetoshaw, also known as W2S or Harry Lewis, has been dubbed as the “fearless Sideman” thanks to his often outrageous acts in videos.
    Bar KSI, Harry was the largest of the groups FIFA content creators with a whopping 16.3m subs on his main YouTube channel.
    However, he has not uploaded to the page in over three years.
    He has been known to possess a number of luxury cars and Harry’s involvement in the Sidemen has seen his net worth given a handy boost.
    Zerkaa – £3million
    Zerkaa was once an editor for KSICredit: Instagram @zerkaa
    Zerkaa, real name Josh Bradley, has his own impressive following of 4.7m subs on YouTube.
    While he has a number of gaming series which remain ongoing to this day, it was not always like that.
    Once upon a time, Zerkaa edited KSI’s videos. But since then he has become huge in the podcasting game, with feature length episodes of up to two hours long.
    Josh is often seen streaming on Twitch, while he is frequently sponsored by a number of well-known brands.
    Behzinga – £3million
    Behzinga coined the name of the groupCredit: Instagram
    Bezhinga, also known as Ethan Payne, was the brainchild of the group’s name.
    He also started out as a FIFA content creator giving him nearly five million subs on his main channel.
    Ethan went on an inspiring fitness journey that saw him lose 79lbs by December 2019.
    Since then he has moved towards more content based around his fitness journey.
    TBJZL – £1.2million
    TBJZL went on trial with Crawley last seasonCredit: Instagram @tobjizzle
    The least wealthy of the Sidemen, TBJZL or Tobi Brown, still has a mouthwatering net worth of well over a million pounds, alongside a YouTube channel with just under five million subs.
    Tobi started out with gaming videos like the others, but his particular talents in football paid dividends for him and his brother following last year’s Sidemen Charity Match.
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    After a starring display during the game, he was handed a trial by Crawley Town.
    And while he was ultimately not selected for the club’s FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley last season, he was grateful for the opportunity. More

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    Cole Palmer salary: What is the footballer’s net worth?

    COLE Palmer is a rising star when it comes to his football career.During the early stages of the 2023/24 season, he is set to make the move from Manchester City to Chelsea, but what is his salary?
    Cole Palmer is known for his football careerCredit: Alamy
    What is Cole Palmer’s salary at Manchester City?
    Cole Palmer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Manchester City.
    He signed a five year and £3,500,000 contract with the club in 2021.
    This included an annual average salary of £700,000.
    In 2023, Palmer earns a base salary of £1,040,000, which is around £25,000 a week.
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    He has supported the team since he was a child and joined City at under-eight level and progressed through the Academy age groups before captaining the under-18s during the 2019–20 season.
    On 30 September, 2020, Palmer made his first-team debut for City in a 3–0 away win over Burnley.
    How much could Cole Palmer earn at Chelsea?
    In August 2023, Chelsea showed interest in Palmer.
    The Blue’s initial bid of £35million for the winger faced rejection but the bid is expected to rise to £45million.
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    Reports suggest that Palmer’s earning would go up significantly if he were to transfer to Chelsea.
    An exact figure has not yet been released.
    Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been trying to add another attacking player to his squad since losing Christopher Nkunku to a long-term knee injury.
    Who is Cole Palmer?
    Palmer was born on May 6, 2002, in Wythenshawe.
    As well as his successful career at Manchester City, Palmer also represented the England national under-17 team at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
    On August 27, 2021, Palmer received his first call up for the England Under-21s.
    He managed to score a goal on his debut in a 2–0 win over Kosovo in 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
    On June 14, 2023, Palmer was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship which they went on to win. More