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    Toto Wolff joins billionaire’s club with Tiger Woods and Lebron James despite horror F1 season for Hamilton and Mercedes

    TOTO WOLFF has become a billionaire – according to the latest Forbes rich list.The Mercedes boss has taken his place in the 2023 World Billionaires list, which includes fellow sportspeople Tiger Woods and basketball star LeBron James.
    Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has officially become a billionaireCredit: Getty
    Forbes have listed the Australian’s net worth an $1billionCredit: EPA
    Wolff and Mercedes have struggled to keep pace with Red Bull over the last two seasonsCredit: Rex
    The report lists Wolff’s net worth at $1billion, with Forbes saying Netflix’s F1 series, Drive To Survive, turned Wolff “into a celebrity billionaire with [its effect] on the value of Formula One teams”.
    Wolff arrived in F1 when he bought a share of the Williams F1 team in 2009 and joined its board of directors, before selling them off after he joined Mercedes.
    In 2020, Wolff also purchased a stake in Aston Martin, who have close links with Mercedes.
    Mercedes have struggled to keep pace with Red Bull over the last two seasons, although Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are currently fourth and seventh respectively in the Driver Standings.
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    The team’s shortcomings have prompted calls for Wolff’s departure.
    But the Austrian has remained bullish in the face of criticism, saying: “Whether it is good or bad, I really enjoy being the team principal of the team.
    “I think I can contribute. But, if one day I come to the conclusion, or people that are close to me are going to tell me that I’m not, then I will consider giving the baton to somebody else.
    “I would have no shame that I’ll criticise from the sidelines, from a TV screen and know it better.
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    “But, until then, I think I still have fun doing it. And obviously turning the ship around, after so many successful years, that’s really a good challenge.
    “The people in charge in Mercedes and in INEOS, they are high-performance individuals within the core business or in sports.
    “We have all been through downs and ups and there is not a millimetre of doubt.
    “There is so much support from them in order to get us back on track.”
    The F1 season resumes on April 30 with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit.

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    What happened to boxing legend Mike Tyson and where is he now?

    MIKE Tyson burst onto the boxing scene and was immediately dubbed “The Baddest Man on the Planet”.18-year-old Tyson took the boxing world by storm with his explosive style and lethal punch earning him the nickname “Iron Mike”.
    Mike Tyson became a legend of the sport due to his style and recordCredit: Getty
    What happened to boxing legend Mike Tyson?
    Mike Tyson had a boxing career that still stands out as one of the best in the sport to this day.
    He still holds the record as the youngest world boxing champion, having won his title at the age of 20-years-old.
    When he burst onto the scene two years prior to this, he quickly cemented himself a reputation as a knockout specialist.
    He became WBC world champion in 1986, sadly a year after his trainer Cus D’Amato had died of pneumonia at the age of 77.
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    Tyson soon added the WBA and IBF titles to his WBC crown, making him the undisputed champion of the world.
    In 1990, he suffered his first defeat when he lost to James “Buster” Douglas in Tokyo.
    His boxing career was put on hold in 1991 when he was sentenced to six years in prison for a sexual assault.
    When he returned to the ring in 1996 he won the WBC and WBA titles with wins over Frank Bruno and Bruce Seldon.
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    The two-time heavyweight champion lost successive fights to Evander Holyfield in 1996 and 1997 before a crushing defeat to Lennox Lewis in 2002.
    Two further back-to-back defeats against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride led to Mike Tyson calling time on his boxing career in 2005.
    Tyson retired with a record of 50 wins and 6 losses, with 44 of these victories coming by knockout.
    He went on to star in Hollywood films The Hangover and The Hangover Part 2, starring alongside Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis.
    Mike Tyson has six children, Mikey Lorna, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Milan, and Morocco.
    The former world champion has been married three times.
    Firstly married to Robin Givens from 1988 to 1989, he went on to marry Monica Turner from 1997 to 2003.
    Currently, he is married to Lakiha Spicer and has been since 2009.
    Where is Mike Tyson now?
    Since retiring from boxing, Tyson has had a number of ventures.
    Becoming an actor saw him feature in many TV shows and films, often in cameo roles and has also starred in biographic films about his career.
    He went on a tour performing on stage in a show called Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth where he tells his life story.
    Tyson went on to set up his own boxing promotions company called Iron Mike Productions.
    In 2016, cannabis was legalised in California and the following year, Tyson opened “Tyson Ranch” and has since overseen the growth of his multi-million dollar cannabis empire
    As a result of his pastime, the former boxer ventured into the podcast business with “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson”.
    The popular podcast still airs to this day.
    He also acts as an angel investor to a number of companies.
    Most recently, he has expanded his business empire by opening a coffee shop in Amsterdam called Tyson 2.0.
    What is Mike Tyson’s net worth?
    Mike Tyson, 56, is estimated to have accrued over $300million throughout his boxing career, but ended up losing it all.
    Forbes claim his total career earnings could even have been as high as $685million.
    Currently, his net worth is believed to be in the region of $15m.
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    Anthony Joshua net worth 2023 – career earnings and how much he is getting for Jermaine Franklin fight?

    BOXING matches involving Anthony Joshua is almost guaranteed to fill up the venue – so it’s only fair that his bank account gets filled up too.From securing a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics, to unifying the WBA, IBO and WBO titles in 2018, the British superstar has created himself a fantastic career.
    Anthony Joshua announced himself to the world with an Olympic gold medalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Anthony Joshua reclaimed his belts off Andy Ruiz in December 2019Credit: Reuters
    And now, another chapter is set to be added to Joshua’s incredible journey when the world witnesses him take on Jermaine Franklin in a mouth-watering O2 return.
    But fans want to know much AJ has earned over the years.
    What is Anthony Joshua’s net worth 2023?
    Anthony Joshua has a reported net worth of £118 million but it could surpass the £200m mark after Saturday night’s showdown with Jermaine Franklin.
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    The British superstar pocketed a reported £15m alone from his iconic Wembley clash with Wladimir Klitschko in 2017.
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    And Joshua’s victory against Joseph Parker a year later saw him take home a little bit less in £13m.
    However, AJ collected a staggering £66m when he reclaimed his WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO titles against Andy Ruiz in December 2019.
    Before walking home with a reported combined total of £75m after his disappointing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022.
    Not to mention that the British heavy hitter owns 258 MGT who oversee some of the top British boxers, is sponsored by Under Amour and Joshua has been the face of lynx deodorant for a number of years.
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    How much is Anthony Joshua getting for the Jermaine Franklin fight?
    It is yet to be revealed how much the British heavyweight will receive for his upcoming battle with Jermaine Franklin.
    However, reports suggest that Franklin is set to receive upwards of £800,000 so AJ will be expected to earn more than that.
    And this is before any additional sponsorships and revenue from pay-per-view sales of the fight. More

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    Who is Man Utd bidder Thomas Zilliacus and what is his net worth?

    THOMAS ZILLIACUS has entered the race to own the master keys for Manchester United – but his bidding idea is bizarre.The Finnish entrepreneur has vowed to finance £3billion of the asking price if fans can cough up a staggering £1.5bn.
    Thomas Zilliacus has put in a bid for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    And Zilliacus has already listed four aims he would wish to carry out should his bid be successful.
    But who is he and what is his net worth?
    Who is Thomas Zilliacus?
    Born in 1964, Zilliacus was raised in Helsinki, Finland by a family with a largely royal background but now resides in Singapore.
    Thomas’ great-great-grandfather, senator Henrik Wilhelm Johan Zilliacus was elected Mayor of Helsinki in 1866.
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    His great-granduncle, Konni Zilliacus is the founder of the Finnish Activist Resistance Party which sought to liberate Finland from Russia.
    And Zilliacus’ grand-uncle served as the head of the Finnish Millitary Academy and the Commander of the Finnish Civil Guard.
    The billionaire went to the Zilliacuska skolan, a Swedish-language, private co-educational school established by his grandfather’s uncle Laurin Zilliacus before graduating in 1972 from the University of Helsinki as editor-in-chief of the national student paper.
    But in a twist of events, Zilliacus spent one season in the youth academy of Fluminesense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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    However, he quickly returned to his political roots by becoming the youngest member of the Helsinki City Council.
    What is his net worth?
    Zlliacus’ net worth isn’t publicly known but it is widely believed that he is in the same tax bracket as rival Manchester United bidders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim who both slapped £5billion on the table.
    Thomas Zilliacus is a Finnish entrepreneurCredit: AFP
    The Finnish businessman was once global head of Nokia’s corporate communications before becoming CEO of Nokia SouthEast Asia and chairman of Nokia Malaysia.
    Thomas also founded Mobile FutureWorks Group, YuuZoo and Newkia.
    And the Manchester United bidder has experience in the footballing industry as he was chairman of Finnish football club HJK Helsinki from 1982 to 1986. More

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    Why has Mesut Ozil retired and what is his net worth?

    FORMER Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from professional football aged 34.The German has been recently playing his trade in Turkey for Istanbul Basaksehir.
    Mesut Ozil of Istanbul Basaksehir during the UEFA Conference League Play-Off Second Leg match between Royal Antwerp FC and Istanbul BasaksehirCredit: GETTY
    The 34-year-old moved to Turkey to play for Fenerbahce when he left Arsenal in 2021.
    Ozil joined the Gunners for £42m on one of the most memorable deadline days in Premier League history back in 2013.
    Why has Mesut Ozil retired?
    The World Cup winner has decided to retire due to his recent battles with injury.
    In a statement released on Ozil’s Instagram, he said: “Hello everyone, After thoughtful consideration, I’m announcing my immediate retirement from professional football.
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    “I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity.
    “But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, its become more and more clear that its time to leave the big stage of football.
    “It has been an amazing journey filled with unforgettable moments and emotions.
    “I want to thank my clubs – Schalke 04, Werder Bremen, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, Fenerbahce, Ba§akwhir and the coaches who supported me, plus team-mates who have become friends.
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    “Special thanks must go to my family members and my closest friends.
    “They have been a part of my journey from day one and have given me so much love and support, through the good times and the bad.
    “Thank you to all my fans who have shown me so much love no matter the circumstances and no matter which club I was representing.
    “Now I’m looking forward to everything that is in front of me with my beautiful wife, Amine, and my two beautiful daughters, Eda and Ela – but you can be sure that you will hear from me from time to time on my social media channels.
    “See you soon, Mesut!”
    What has Mesut Ozil won?
    The German has won some of the biggest prizes in the game of football.
    Here are all of the trophies Mesut Ozil has won during his career:

    1x FIFA World Cup with Germany.
    4x FA Cup winner with Arsenal.
    1x La Liga title with Real Madrid.
    1x Copa del Rey with Real Madrid.
    1x Supercopa de Espana with Real Madrid.
    1x DFB-Pokal with Werder Bremen.
    2x Community Shield with Arsenal.
    1x European U-21 Championship with Germany.

    What is Mesut Ozil’s net worth?
    The Arsenal legend has reportedly got at a net worth of £98million.
    He played for the Gunners up until 2021 and was on £19.5million a year, according to Forbes.
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    Meaning Ozil was on a huge £375,000 a week during his last three-and-a-half years at the Emirates.
    In 2020 he was 49th on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. More

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    Formula One team bosses rich list revealed ahead of Saudi Arabia GP – including Spice Girls hubby’s countryside manors

    IT’S a nail-biting job, but being a team principal in the world’s most expensive sport certainly comes with some incredible perks. Just ask Formula 1 bosses Toto Wolff and Christian Horner, who have millions in their bank accounts and enjoy the finer things in life. 
    The team principals manage affairs and are responsible for the success of their driversCredit: EPA
    Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff celebrates with driver Lewis HamiltonCredit: Getty
    Principals are the face of their teams and the decision makers who come up with strategies to ensure the success of their drivers.
    And ahead of the Saudi Arabia GP, the pressure is on Toto and Mercedes as they look to claw back points, after reigning champ Max Verstappen crossed the line first in Bahrain.
    This season a few new principals joined the familiar faces around the paddock.
    Ahead of Jeddah, we take a look at the richest people at the helm of F1 teams. 
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    Toto Wolff – 478m 
    Toto Wolff is by far the wealthiest team principal on the grid todayCredit: Rex
    With a staggering estimated £478million in his coffers, the Mercedes – AMG Petronas boss is currently the richest team principal on the grid.
    He’s also the second-highest paid, taking home £7.6million a year.
    The Austrian, 51, who started off as a racing driver himself, owns a 33 per cent stake in the Mercedes team, as well as being its managing director and executive director. 
    Many critics and fans have attributed much of Mercedes’ success to him – under his watch, the team has notched up 114 wins. 
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    He’s also been instrumental in the career of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, considered two of the greatest drivers of all time. 
    Off the grid, Toto is married to Susie, a Scottish former racing driver, and they share two kids.
    Christian Horner – £41.4m
    Christian Horner has been the team principal at Red Bull since 2005 and is married to Spice Girl GeriCredit: Getty
    The couple share a stunning country home in OxfordshireCredit: Instagram
    As team principal of Red Bull since 2005, Christian Horner is the highest-paid team boss and has a salary of around £8.2million a year. 
    He’s got the trophies to show for it, as he’s successfully led the team to nine world titles. 
    Like Toto, he started off as a driver and had some success in the late 90s – even founding his own team, but ended his driving career in 1998 at just 25.
    Christian worked in team management before joining Red Bull in 2004 and ascending to the top within a year. He’s now worth an estimated £41.4m.
    Away from the grid, the Englishman is married to Spice Girl Geri and they share two homes, in Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire. 
    Their Oxfordshire property is breathtaking, boasting an indoor swimming pool, a pond for boating and huge grounds where they go horse riding. 
    Otmar Szafnauer – £4.1m 
    Otmar Szafnauer has been in the sport for decades and is worth £4.1millionCredit: Rex
    Although he’s the most experienced team principal, having been in the sport since 1989, Otmar’s salary is considerably less than Toto and Christian’s. 
    As the boss of Alpine, a position he has held since 2002, he is paid around £822,500, and worth an estimated £4.1m.
    Like many other principals on the grid, he also had a short stint as a driver back in the early 90s. 
    But it was his work away from the driver’s seat that brought him into the limelight.
    After working as Operations Director at British American Racing, he joined Force India in 2009, which later rebranded as Aston Martin. 
    Franz Tost – £4.1m 
    Franz Tost has been overseeing AlphaTauri since 2005 and takes home £822,500 a yearCredit: Rex
    Franz Tost also has a ton of experience under his belt – he’s been the team principal at AlphaTauri since 2005. 
    The 67-year-old was appointed after Red Bull took over Minardi, and is the oldest team principal on the grid today. 
    Before that, he was a driver and even won the Formula Ford 1600 title in 1983. 
    He quit a few years later and worked his way up the ranks of team management.
    Franz was first signed by Williams and remained there for five years before leaving for Red Bull. 
    As one of the longest-tenured team principals on the grid, he is paid £822,500 a year, and worth around £4.1m.

    James Vowles – £4.1m 
    James Vowles has a £4.1million fortune and is the new team principal at WilliamsCredit: Rex
    This is Englishman James’ first season as Williams’ team principal after serving as Mercedes’ motorsport strategy director. 
    He made his Formula 1 debut as an engineer for the Honda racing team before moving on as a strategist for Brawn GP. 
    James joined Williams at the end of 2022 and at the age of 44, is one of the youngest team principals on the grid, with an estimated £4.1million fortune.
    James has a motorsport degree from Cranfield University – a qualification which is uncommon for bosses at F1.
    He also likes to dabble in driving, making an appearance at last year’s Asian Le Mans Series.
    Guenther Steiner – £4.1m
    Guenther built the Haas team from the ground up and has a £4.1million net worthCredit: Rex
    Guenther, 57, is one of the most colourful team principals Formula 1 has ever seen, as evidenced by his appearance in Netflix’s Drive to Survive.
    He has been at the helm of Haas since 2014 after previously serving as managing director of Jaguar and technical operations director at Red Bull.
    The Italian American began his career as a mechanic in Belgium for the Mazda Rally Championships.
    While at Red Bull, he was contacted to build the Haas team from scratch, which has helped him build up an impressive £4.1million fortune, approximately.
    He is paid £822,500 a year for his work as the team’s leader.
    Alessandro Alunni Bravi – £4.1m
    Italian Alessandro is also a lawyer and has been serving as the Team Representative of Alfa Romeo since last yearCredit: Getty
    Last year Alfa Romeo decided to move away from the team principal formula and introduced a management structure to oversee the team.
    One of the members of the management team includes Alessandro Alunni Bravi, who is worth an estimated £4.1million.
    The 49-year-old Italian, who is also a qualified lawyer, has the new position of Team Representative and will perform most of the roles of a principal when dealing with F1 bosses and sponsors.
    He was previously the team principal of the trident GP2 team and has served as a board member of Sauber since 2017.
    Frederic Vasseur – £2.5m
    Frederic Vasseur took over from Mattia Binotto this seasonCredit: Rex
    The new Ferrari boss has built up a wealth of experience as the principal of teams like Renault, Alfa Romeo and Sauber.
    The 54-year-old Frenchman studied aeronautics and founded his own team in 1996 which went on to win several trophies in the junior formulae.
    Frederic is credited for overseeing Lewis Hamilton’s success in the Formula 3 Euroseries and helping him to win GP2 titles in the mid-2000s.
    Last year it was announced he would be replacing Mattia Binotto as the boss of Ferrari.
    Although he’s now worth an estimated £2.5million, it’s probably only a matter of time before this figure shoots up as he will be paid £5.2million in his new role.
    Andrea Stella – £1.2m
    Andrea Stella replaced Andreas Seidl as the team principal of McLaren last yearCredit: Rex
    Andrea Stella will most likely see a boost to his estimated £1.2million net worth thanks to his lucrative £5.2million-a-year role at McLaren.
    The 52-year-old Italian was announced as Andreas Seidl’s replacement following his decision to leave the team after a four-season run.
    Andrea’s appointment is an internal promotion as he previously served as the team’s executive director.
    He’s got an impressive history to back up his eye-watering salary – he has worked with some of the greatest drivers including Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso.
    Mike Krack – £800k
    Mike Krack’s net worth is likely to shoot up with a reported salary of £822,500Credit: Getty
    Mike Krack has overseen the Aston Martin team since 2002 and is reportedly worth over £800,000.
    He replaced Otmar Szafnauer in the team and is set to take home around £822,500 a year, which will surely boost his bank balance.
    The 50-year-old engineer from Luxembourg previously worked with Sebastian Vettel for a year from 2006, when the racer began his career.
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    He’s also worked in Formula 3 and has moved between teams like BMW and Porsche.
    Mike recently defended driver Lance Stroll – son of the Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll – claiming he is “strongly undervalued”. More

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    Who is Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham?

    NATALIE Pinkham has been a stalwart of Sky Sports’ F1 coverage for over 10 years.Here, we take a look at her career, and how she got into working on F1.
    Natalie Pinkham has been part of Sky Sports F1 coverage for over 10 years
    Who is Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham?
    Natalie Pinkham is a television presenter, originally from Buckinghamshire, England.
    She was born on September 20, 1977, and is a pit lane reporter at grand prix races for Sky Sports F1.
    As well as this, Pinkham has presented coverage on a number of different sports.
    This includes The Isle of Man TT and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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    She also presented the segment Blues News for Chelsea FC, and has hosted over 200 episodes of her podcast titled In The Pink.
    In the podcast, she interviews a range of different people, looking at their lives and careers, including Damon Hill and Sir Chris Hoy.
    Pinkham studied politics at the University of Nottingham before moving into television.
    Is Natalie Pinkham married and does she have any children?
    Pinkham is married to Owain Walbyoff, who is Managing Director at Endemol Games.
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    The pair were engaged in November 2010, and married in July 2012.
    Together, they have two children, a son named Otto, born in January 2015, and a daughter named Willow, born in June 2016.
    How did Natalie Pinkham get into F1?
    In December 2011, it was confirmed that Pinkham would begin working with Sky Sports for the 2012 F1 season.
    She had previously covered the sport for BBC Radio 5 Live’s commentary team as a pit lane reporter for the 2011 season.
    In 2013, she replaced close friend Georgie Thompson as host of The F1 Show, and in the following years has established herself as a vital part of their coverage.
    In 2021, Pinkham became the first woman to commentate on a Formula One session on British television when she led Sky’s commentary of first practice at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, working alongside Karun Chandhok and Jenson Button.
    She also conducts interviews in the pit lane with drivers and others involved in the teams.
    What is Natalie Pinkham’s net worth?
    While it cannot be confirmed exactly, Pinkham’s net worth is estimated to be over £1million.
    Pinkham is believed to have a salary of over £100,000 a year. More

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    Arsenal fans dreaming of new super-team after major update to owner Stan Kroenke

    ARSENAL fans are dreaming of new megabucks signings after it was revealed that owner Stan Kroenke’s net worth has risen by an astonishing £1.85bn in the last 12 months.The Gunners currently sit top of the Premier League table and are still in contention to win the Europa League.
    Stan Kroenke’s net worth has gone up by £1.85bn in the last 12 monthsCredit: AP
    With things going well off the pitch, supporters have also been boosted by this latest news off it.
    Kroenke, 75, bought 9.9 per cent shares in Arsenal 16 years ago, before purchasing the club outright for £731million in 2011.
    Supporters previously protested against the American’s ownership, campaigning for “Kroenke Out” with marches and banners.
    But those protests have largely disappeared since Mikel Arteta’s side started winning.
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    As per Forbes Kroenke, who also owns NFL franchise the Los Angeles Rams and the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, is now worth an eye-watering £10.8bn.
    Following the news, some Gunners fans have started dreaming of who Arsenal could splash the cash on this summer.
    One wrote: “We are buying Mbappe, Rice, Leao and Onsimhen in the summer😅”
    A second tweeted: “In the wake of such news… I want Rice, Mount, Leao/Khvicha and Fresneda.”
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    Arsenal fans protest against Stan Kroenke in 2021Credit: Alamy
    While a third joked: “Go get mbappe next season to wash your sin.”
    Another added: “Gotta give the Kroenke’s credit where its due. They’ve been backing Arteta and Edu with what they need. Arteta/Edu just know what they’re willing to pay, and it’s working.”
    The Gunners have spent £320m on transfers across the last two seasons.
    Last summer they recruited Manchester City duo Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko – as well as Fabio Vieira, Jakub Kiwior Matt Turner and Marquinhos – and Leandro Trossard and Jorginho in January.
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