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    KSI vs Faze Temperrr tale of the tape: Net worth, fight record, weight compared for HUGE Misfits Boxing main event

    KSI puts YouTube bragging rights on the line when he faces replacement opponent Faze Temperrr. The social media, rap and crossover boxing star was due to return to the ring on Saturday against MMA’s Dillon Danis.

    But Danis, 29, pulled out of the bout, with gamer Temperrr – real name Thomas Oliveira – filling in.
    KSI prepares for his sixth boxing match, having beaten online rivals Joe Weller, 26, and Logan Paul, 27, in the past.
    He initially drew with Paul in 2018 but won their rematch after turning professional a year later.
    After three years out of the ring, KSI, 29, returned in August to beat rapper Swarmz, 26, and boxer Luis Alcaraz Pineda, 23, on the SAME NIGHT.
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    Oliveira was on the undercard at the O2 and was brutally knocked out by Slim Albaher.
    The Brazilian beat Brit “King Kenny” on his YouTube boxing debut and bounced back from defeat to Slim by knocking out Overtflow in November.
    Oliveira, 29, shot to fame after helping launch the Faze Clan, one of the biggest gaming entities in the world.
    He also grew up with a martial arts background, which has helped his transition to boxing.
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    According to Inspiration Feed, Oliveira has a net worth of $3million (£2.4m).
    As a boxer, he stands 6ft 4in and has a massive 77 inch reach and in his last bout he weighed in at 189lb, or 13st 5lb.
    KSI stands smaller at 6ft and has a shorter reach of 76in, last fighting at 12st 8lb.
    His bout with Danis was set to be contested at 12st 6lb.
    KSI is one of the wealthiest content creators in the world, with a net worth of £20m.
    Not only does he make money from boxing, but the Londoner is also a stadium sellout artist and founder of hydration drink Prime.
    KSI and former opponent-turned business partner Paul believe their drink could be worth BILLIONS in the future.
    Despite the pair’s new found friendship, KSI still wants to fight Paul’s brother, 6-0 rival Jake, 25.
    The two bitter enemies are hoping to finally fight in a massive grudge match this year.
    Luis Alcaraz Pineda was beaten by KSICredit: Reuters
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    Who is Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar?

    PRESIDENT Musalli Al-Muammar was head of the Saudi Pro League before taking over Al-Nassr.The Saudi Arabian team has become Ronaldo’s new employer.
    Ronaldo shakes hands with the President of Al Nassr FC. Musalli Al-MuammarCredit: Getty
    Who is Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar?
    Musalli Al-Muammar is the president of the club and was elected by Al Nassr board members in 2021.
    Before that, Al-Muammar was president of the Saudi Pro League for nearly two years.
    Al-Nassr has also close ties with the royal family of the country.
    Prince Khalid bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz is reportedly the main man behind Al-Nassr’s major funding in football over the last few years.
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    Al-Muammar was also favoured by the Prince to take over as the president of the football club.
    He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran.
    After that, he did his master’s degree in marketing communications at Manchester Metropolitan University.
    Al-Muammar then worked as a sports columnist for Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper from 2007 to 2017.
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    What is Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar’s net worth?
    Little is known about Al-Muammar’s net worth and he has managed to not reveal any information on his investments.
    One thing he did reveal was that when took the club over in 2021, Al-Nassr was in debt of £50 million.
    With the help of Al-Muammar and Saudi Arabia’s royals, the team has been able to rise as one of the top teams in Asia.
    This has given them the ability to sign top players from European teams, including their newest one, Cristiano Ronaldo.
    Why did Cristiano Ronaldo sign for Al-Nassr?
    Ronaldo stated that he received a lot of offers from different clubs from Brazil, Portugal and the United States.
    But, he said that he gave his word to Al-Nassr, and after playing for the top clubs in Europe, now it was time for a new challenge – Asia.
    Ahead of his unveiling, the 37-year-old was greeted by a capacity crowd of 25,000 at a raucous Mrsool Park in Riyad, along with a spectacular light show.
    The Twitter account of Al-Nassr put a video of the ceremony, with the caption, “The GOAT (Greatest of all time) has arrived”.
    Before walking onto the pitch to greet his new fans, Ronaldo said in a press conference: ” I feel so proud to make this big decision in my life.”
    Al Nassr is coached by Rudi Garcia, who previously managed Lille, Roma, Marseille and Lyon.
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    They are top of the league this season after 11 games.
    The team must win the league this season to qualify for the 2023-24 Asian Champions League. More

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    What was David Gold’s net worth?

    West Ham co-owner David Gold has unfortunately passed away and the footballing world will miss him.Gold was a lifelong Hammers fan and bought the club alongside his long-term business partner David Sullivan in 2010.
    David Gold helped move West Ham to the London Stadium during his time at the clubCredit: PA
    He passed away on Wednesday morning following a short illness, it has been revealed.
    Gold celebrated many achievements with West Ham during his time in charge, most recently reaching the Europa League semi-final last season.
    What was David Gold’s net worth?
    Being part-owner of a football club is no small feat and Gold, along with Sullivan, saw West Ham rise to become an established Premier League club during their time in charge despite relegation in their first season.
    David Moyes is the current man in the dugout and has been the most successful manager under the pair.
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    We have all the information on Gold’s net worth and how he made his money in order to invest in his boyhood club.
    Gold made most of his income as the owner of Gold Group International.
    This was the parent company to many successful businesses, most notably Ann Summers, one of the most renowned high street chains in the United Kingdom.
    David Gold was chairman at Birmingham City for a stintCredit: PA
    He also was in charge of Birmingham City for a short stint before investing in his boyhood club.
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    The Sunday Times rich list listed Gold’s net worth at £500million, while his fellow owner at West Ham, Sullivan, is reportedly worth £1.2billion.
    Gold was part of a revolutionary period in West Ham’s history, seeing them move from the Boleyn Ground in 2016 and he leaves behind an impressive legacy at the club. More

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    What was Ken Block’s net worth?

    RACING driver Ken Block has died at the age of 55 in a snowmobile accident in Utah on January 2, 2023.Outside of rallying he was a successful businessman and co-owned a number of companies – here’s what we know about his net worth.
    Rally legend Ken Block died aged 55 in a snowmobile accidentCredit: Reuters
    What was Ken Block’s net worth?
    Ken Block’s net worth has been estimated between $100million and $200million.
    Reports suggest that he had a $200million fortune in 2012 but that this had shrunk by up to half by 2023.
    He owned an extensive car collection and at least two large properties.
    His main home was in Park City, Utah, while he also had a house in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
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    What did Ken Block do before racing?
    Before taking up rallying, Block was a successful businessman and general action sports enthusiast.
    He co-founded skating fashion company DC Shoes in 1994 and the company sponsored his debut car in 2005.
    He was then inspired to try racing at the age of almost 40 by his friend Travis Pastrana.
    How did Ken Block get rich?
    Block’s wealth came mainly from his rallying career and the two companies he co-owned, DC Shoes, and motor apparel brand Hoonigan Industries.
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    Ken and business partner Damon Way sold DC Shoes for $87million.
    They made $1.5million in their first year after setting up the company with a $10,000 loan from Block’s parents.
    After its sale, Ken remained at DC Shoes as Brand Vision Leader.
    Ken was “Head Hoonigan in Charge” of Hoonigan Industries up until his death.
    The company made clothing and other apparel for petrolheads and also operated Block’s racing team in partnership with Ford until 2021.
    The driver also raced in every rally season from his 2005 debut until 2015, winning 15 Rally America races and six Global RallyCross races in his decade-long career.
    Spin-off Hoonigan Media Machine created video content for fans including the popular Gymkhana Files, which reportedly brought in more sponsors for his racing career.
    What happened to Ken Block?
    Block died in a snowmobile accident near his ranch in Park City, Utah, on the afternoon of January 2 2023.
    According to cops, he was riding the snowmobile down a steep slope when the vehicle upended and landed on top of him.
    Block was riding in a group, but was alone when the accident happened.
    Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his death in a statement, adding: “We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kenneth and our hearts are with his family and friends so deeply affected.
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    “We thank all of our first responders for their continued service.”
    The state’s medical examiner will now work to determine the exact cause of death. More

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    What is Pele’s net worth?

    PELE goes down as one of the greatest players of all time along with the likes of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.The Brazilian, who was born in 1940, made his name playing for Santos in his home country.
    Brazilian football legend Pele poses with the FIFA World Cup trophy in 2014Credit: AFP
    His incredible goal-scoring record saw him net 77 in 92 appearances for Brazil across a 14-year period playing for the national team.
    During this time he lifted an incredible three World Cups, showing just how much he was worth to Brazil.
    But here at SunSport, we have all the information on just how much he is worth off the pitch.
    What is Pele’s net worth?
    During the peak of his career, Pele was the highest-paid athlete in the world and holds many records
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    Scoring 1,297 goals across his career, he remains the highest goal scorer of all time after breaking through at just the age of 15.
    His reported net worth is $100million, the equivalent of £83million, as claimed by Forbes.
    A statue of Pele was present at the 2022 World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
    While this is nowhere near the likes of Ronaldo and Messi, it is key to remember that Pele played in a different generation without the bumper contracts and sponsorship deals of the 21st century.
    He was also the Minister of Sports for Brazil after his playing career and was a true icon for football in South America.
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    Pele’s businesses reportedly earned him around $10m or £8.3m per year after his playing days were over, with his net worth rising to $100m or £83m in 2022.
    Pele – all you need to know about Brazil iconPELE is widely regarded as the greatest footballer ever.
    Here is all the info you need on the soccer titan. More

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    Elon Musk makes surprise appearance at the World Cup final in Qatar to watch France v Argentina

    ELON Musk has made a surprise appearance at the World Cup final in Qatar.The billionaire was seen walking into the Lusail Stadium to watch Argentina take on France in the final of tournament.
    Elon Musk arriving at the World Cup final
    The billionaire has been under fire for his handling of TwitterCredit: AFP
    After taking his seat in the ground he post a video showing the two countries’ giant flags.
    “At the World Cup right now, ” said 51-year-old Tesla and Space X entrepreneur.
    Earlier this year he made the shock announcement he was buying Manchester United, a club he claimed to have supported as a boy.
    Supporters on Twitter could not believe their luck when billionaire Musk casual posted: “I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome.”
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    In a Twitter thread regarding buying the team, Musk posted: ‘’Although, if it were any team, it would be Man U.
    “They were my fav team as a kid.’’
    But he confirmed in a following tweet that this was in fact not true and the whole episode was a wind up.
    ‘’No, this is a long running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams.’’
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    His appearance comes in the wake of controversy over his takeover of Twitter.
    He came under fire for suspending the accounts of journalists who had written negative stories about his role at the social media site.
    As of 2022, his estimated net worth is $176billion, according to Forbes. More

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    What’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth and what sponsorship deals does the Portugal star have? Here’s all you need to know

    CRISTIANO RONALDO is one of the greatest footballers of his generation – and his earnings match his success. Cristiano Ronaldo played for Juventus after leaving Real MadridCredit: EPA
    CR7 is the world’s most popular athlete with over 200 million social media followers, helping him land head-to-toe sponsorships including Nike,Tag Heuer, Sacoor Brothers suits and Monster headphones.
    Here SunSport tries to fathom the most glamorous footballer in the world’s net worth…
    Cristiano Ronaldo opens his Pestena CR7 hotel in the Madeira capital of FunchalCredit: Getty Images
    What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s main income?
    While currently a free agent, Ronaldo does not collect a weekly wage.
    Meanwhile, his lifetime contract with the sportswear manufacturers Nike, which began in 2003, is worth an astonishing £1billion in itself.
    Those two agreements will push the Portuguese sensation into uncharted waters as he becomes football’s first billionaire.
    Ronaldo’s burgeoning business empire also includes two hotels at present, underwear, CR7 blankets, facial fitness devices and shampoo, to name but a few.
    The Portuguese is an ambassador for brands such as KFC
    What sponsorship deals does Ronaldo have?
    There are almost too many to mention, but Nike is the main one – and it is the single biggest sponsorship deal in the world for a sport star, bringing Ronaldo in over £169m last year alone.
    A selection of others includes:
    Armani:  He replaced his former Manchester United David Beckham for the endorsement of the Armani. Ronaldo modeling for the Emporio Armani men’s underwear and Jeans.
    Castrol: Ronaldo became the brand Ambassador of Castrol in 2009 by signing deal of £8.2m for two years. He extended his affiliation with Castrol as he renewed the contract with £5.5m.
    Tag Heuer: He joined the luxury watch brand Tag Heuer in 2014, as long term brand Ambassador.
    Others include Coca Cola, KFC, video games maker Konami and airline Emirates.
    Ronaldo models his new CR7 home range of underwearCredit: Getty Images
    Does Ronaldo have his own ranges and companies?
    You bet he does. As well as lending his name to other brands, he his own CR7 logo is hugely popular.
    Named after Cristiano Ronaldo himself, it is his personal brand of underwear – but now he has expanded it with different categories like sportswear and footwear, and sock collection.
    As well as that, he has has his own hotels in Portugal’s capital Lisbon, and his hometown of Funchal on the island of Madeira.
    His hobbies are many, but mainly include cars (he drives a £207,000 Lamborghini Aventador, along with a Maserati), as well as property and to his credit, a lot of charity work.
    The Portuguese became the best paid sportsman in the world at MadridCredit: Getty Images
    Is Ronaldo worth it?
    Ronaldo left Real Madrid as the highest scorer in their history after joining the Spanish club from Manchester United in 2009 for a then-record £80m million transfer fee.
    He led the team to three Champions League crowns, including in 2016 when Ronaldo hit the game-winning kick in a penalty shoot-out to defeat Atletico Madrid.
    Added to that, he has won a record five Ballon d’Or trophies, including one in 2008 when he was at United.
    Ronaldo topped off a magical year in 2016 with the Euro triumph over France his first international trophy.

    So what is Ronaldo’s total net worth?
    It is actually hard to estimate exactly, but somewhere between £210m and £230m factoring in our lack of exact knowledge into his various deals, and discrepancies in how much he earns.
    But what is undisputed is that he is the best paid football AND overall sportsman in the world, beating basketball start LeBron James and his Barcelona footballing nemesis Lionel Messi into second and third.

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    Who is Alisha Lehmann and what’s her net worth?

    ALISHA Lehmann is an Aston Villa star and Instagram influencer with nearly 10 million followers.This is everything you need to know about Aston Villa forward.
    Alisha Lehmann missed out on the 2022 Women’s Euros as she didn’t “feel mentally ready for a European tournament”Credit: Getty
    Who is Alisha Lehmann?
    Alisha Lehmann is a Swiss footballer born on January 21, 1999.
    The forward made the move to the Women’s Super League in August 2018 when she was signed by West Ham United.
    She impressed West Ham Women’s boss at the time, Matt Beard, with her performances in the 2018 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship, hosted in her homeland.
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    She was an essential part of the team that won the Women’s FA Cup final that season.

    In January 2021, Lehmann moved on loan to Merseyside club Everton until the end of the season.
    After that loan spell, she completed a move to Aston Villa where she scored four goals in 23 appearances during her first season.
    As for her international career, Lehmann earned her first cap for Switzerland in October 2017 and then went on to score her first goal in March 2018.
    Her first Swiss goal was against Finland at the 2018 Cyprus Women’s Cup.
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    Aston Villa’s no.7 was chosen by Switzerland’s head coach Nils Nielsen for the Women’s Euros 2022, however, Lehmann decided not to play.
    She said: “It’s a personal decision.
    “I don’t feel mentally ready for a European tournament.”
    What is Alisha Lehmann’s net worth?
    Lehmann’s net worth is believed to be between £500,000 and £1.2million.
    Her salary from Aston Villa is reported to be around £160,000 while she earns more revenue from her sponsorships with Adidas and EA Sports.
    Who is the highest paid female footballer?
    The highest-paid female footballer was reported to be US star Carli Lloyd.
    She had a spell with Manchester City in 2017, however, returned to America soon after.
    It was estimated that she earned £420,000 a year.
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    Now Lloyd has reitred, Sam Kerr is the reported highest-paid female footballer.
    The Australian forward plays for Chelsea in the Women’s Super League and earns over £400,000 a year. More