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      Formula One drivers rich list revealed ahead of Bahrain GP – including racer linked to eye-watering £2.4billion fortune

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      IT’S the most expensive sport in the world – so it’s no surprise top Formula 1 drivers boast an eye-watering bank balance.The likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez certainly enjoy life in the fast lane – with supercar collections, huge mansions and luxury holidays.
      Forumula 1 returns this weekend with 20 drivers vying for supremacy on the gridCredit: Getty
      This weekend sees the 2023 Formula 1 rev into gear, with 20 drivers set to battle it out for supremacy on the grid.
      Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, we reveal the 10 drivers at the top of the rich list.
      Lewis Hamilton – £270.9m
      Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lewis is currently F1’s highest-paid driver – his contract with Mercedes nets him £41.6million each year, and he’s estimated to be worth £270.9m.
      Lewis Hamilton is the richest F1 racer on the grid right nowCredit: PA
      The seven-time champion is worth £270.9m and owns several propertiesCredit: Instagram
      The seven-time world champion has numerous endorsement deals with the likes of Puma, Sony, Police, and Tommy Hilfiger.
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      Hertfordshire-born Lewis is said to be raking in an additional £16.6million from these sponsorship deals.
      Planet F1 reports he has an impressive private collection of supercars worth over £13million, including a Pagani Zonda, a Mercedes-AMG Project One, and a Ferrari LaFerrari, among others.
      Lewis also owns a £49.1million penthouse in New York, according to GQ, and a £19.1million six-bedroom home in London.
      Fernando Alonso – £216m
      Fernando Alonso has competing since 2001 and shows no signs of slowing downCredit: EPA
      The 41-year-old owns homes in Oxford and SwitzerlandCredit: Instagram
      Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, 41, has shown no signs of slowing down since his debut back in 2001.
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      This season the Spanish star has signed a new deal with Aston Martin believed to be worth around £17.8million.
      He also has several sponsorship deals and owns the clothing brand Kimoa.
      Savvy Alonso has also invested in private companies, said to reap him incredible rewards.
      Unsurprisingly, Alonso likes his cars – he owns over 300 that have been put on display in the Fernando Alonso Sports Complex in Spain, reports the Express.
      The racer owns homes in Oxford and Switzerland, as well as an apartment in a 52-storey building in Dubai.
      Max Verstappen – £75m
      Max signed a new deal with Red Bull last year, bringing his salary up to $50m a yearCredit: Reuters
      He is said to have bought a private jet from Sir Richard BransonCredit: Instagram
      Reigning champion Max Verstappen has been competing in Formula 1 since 2015 and signed a new five-year contract with Red Bull last year, reportedly worth £41.6million.
      This makes him the joint-highest paid racer on the grid alongside Hamilton.
      Max also benefits from lucrative deals from the likes of G-Star RAW, Red Bull, and EA Sports.
      As he’s only 25, industry experts predict his estimated £75m fortune will soar in the coming years.
      Max is said to have bought a private jet from Sir Richard Branson worth £11million, which costs over £830,000 to maintain.
      Sergio Perez – £62.4m
      Sergio is worth over £62.4 and owns a huge property in MexicoCredit: Getty
      He lives a luxurious lifestyle of private jets and lavish holidaysCredit: Instagram
      Sergio, 33, may not be the highest-paid driver on the grid, but he’s been amassing an impressive fortune since his debut in 2011.
      His estimated £62.4million net worth, which includes an £8.3million salary from Red Bull, makes him one of the richest athletes in the world.
      The Mexican also has investments and an incredible list of endorsement deals, including Ticel, Telmox, and Claro.
      Checo reportedly owns a multi-million dollar 15,000-square-foot mansion in Mexico and supercars including a Bugatti Chiron, which cost around £2million.
      Daniel Ricciardo – £41.6m
      In 2020, Daniel was among the world’s highest-paid athletes, according to ForbesCredit: REUTERS
      He has no problem showing off his impressive wealth on social mediaCredit: Instagram
      He may only be a reserve driver for Red Bull this year, but Australian Daniel has eight Grand Prix wins and 32 podiums under his belt, and an estimated £41.6m fortune.
      After being tied to Red Bull for five years, he signed a lucrative deal with Renault in 2020, which bagged him a mention on Forbes’ top 50 highest sports people that year.
      This season he’s been replaced at McLaren by Oscar Piastri.
      The 33-year-old doesn’t shy away from showing off his incredible wealth – he reportedly owns three properties across three continents.
      Daniel also owns supercars including a Porsche 918 Spyder and an Aston Martin Valkyrie, said to have cost a staggering £3million.
      Lance Stroll – £41.6m
      Lance’s career in F1 has netted him a fortune of £41.6mCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Canadian’s father is worth a whopping £2.4billionCredit: Instagram
      Lance, 24 would sit at the top of the list if his family’s wealth was taken into consideration – his dad Lawrence, who owns Aston Martin, has an estimated net worth of over £2.4billion.
      The driver isn’t doing too badly for himself either, as he takes home a whopping £8.3million each year from the team.
      When he’s not busy racing, Lance enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and surfing. He is dating Italian model Sara Pagliaroli.
      Pierre Gasly – £27.4m
      Pierre Gasly races for AlpineCredit: Getty
      Pierre, 27, who made his debut in 2017, drives for Alpine and comes from a family heavily involved in motorsports.
      His salary is reported to be £1.6million, which excludes performance bonuses and sponsorship deals that bring his estimated net worth up to £27.4m.
      Pierre’s brand partnerships include headphone brand Blomm and Berger, The Grid, Destination Grand Prix, and Crypto Gaming. He also features on the Netflix documentary Drive to Survive.
      He is said to be dating Italian Caterina Masetti Zannini, who shares many of her lavish trips with Pierre on Instagram.
      Valtteri Bottas – £25m
      Valtteri takes home £8.6m a year from his deal with Alfa RomeoCredit: Getty
      He was previously Lewis Hamilton’s teammate at Mercedes and took home a quarter of his salaryCredit: Instagram
      Although he spent much of his career as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate at Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas, 33, was only making a quarter of the English driver’s salary.
      He now races for Alfa Romeo, making up to £8.6million a year, and is one of the competition’s most popular stars.
      He recently announced his partnership with Finnish sporting company Polar, and is sponsored by locking solutions company Abloy and a private jet company called Insijets.
      Valtteri is currently dating Australian road cyclist Tiffany Cromwell, and has an estimated net worth of £25m.
      Kevin Magnussen – £20.8m
      Kevin returned to Haas last season when Russian driver Nikita Mazepin was dropped
      K-Mag made his return to Formula 1 last year after Russian driver Nikita Mazepin’s contract was terminated by Haas just a few days before the 2022 season.
      Although he impressed with his debut in 2014, his form dipped in subsequent years – though he put in a solid performance for Haas last season.
      The 30-year-old will be keen to prove why he’s been able to amass a reported net worth of £20.8million.
      His £5million salary at Haas is topped up by endorsement deals believed to be worth over £800,000.
      Esteban Ocon – £14.9m
      Ocon has been racing at F1 since 2016 and takes home £4.1m from Alpine
      Despite being only 26, Esteban Ocon has impressed fans since his debut in 2016.
      He has raced for Force India, Racing Point, Alpine, and was a test driver for Mercedes back in 2019.
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      Although he earns a £4.1million salary at Alpine, his long tenure in Formula One and endorsement deals with the likes of Microsoft, Bell and Castrol have given him a hefty estimated net worth of £14.9millon.
      The Frenchman reportedly owns a Mercedes AMG GTR, a Mercedes AMG C63 Edition 1, and an Alpine A110S. More

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      Jake Paul reveals how much money he’s making from Tommy Fury fight – and claims he’s ‘lost count’ of how much he’s worth

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      JAKE PAUL has revealed on Piers Morgan Uncensored what he will earn from fighting Tommy Fury – and says he’s “lost count” of how much he is worth.Paul and Fury finally get it on after years of bad blood this Sunday when they step into the ring in Saudi Arabia.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will finally collide this Sunday in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      The ‘Problem Child’ spoke exclusively to Piers Morgan Uncensored
      The two bitter foes faced the media in the Middle East this afternoon ahead of the showdown and needed Derek Chisora to stop them from coming to blows.
      The trouble erupted after Paul threw out a stunning ALL OR NOTHING wager – which was accepted by Fury.
      And the confident American YouTuber is adamant that he has already worked out a plan to down the 8-0 former Love Island star.
      As part of the pre-fight build-up, the 26-year-old appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Talk TV.
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      And he said: “I love it man, I love big moments, I love the high stakes. This is what I came into this sport to do, to put on big pay per views, big events.
      “I’m putting it all on the line – the bigger the risk the bigger the reward. 
      “It’s the UK versus the US. It’s the Furys versus the Pauls and I have to go out there and prove I can beat a professional boxer because that’s been the number one criticism of my career, so far. So I’m super excited about this.”
      When asked about how much money he has made and will earn from this bout, Paul laughed and said: “A lot, a lot.
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      “It gets to a point where you make so much, you don’t even count it any more. So yeah, I don’t really know.
      “I promise you Piers Morgan, I have no idea. I make money in lump sums, residuals, investments, equity, exits of companies. So the net worth is always going up and down, you are moving with the markets and such.
      “I mean it when I say, you stop paying attention at some point. To me the money is great, but I really love boxing and this is what I was put on earth to do. 
      “When I first started out, I wasn’t getting paid like I am getting paid now to box all these guys. This is as of two, three years ago… I would be doing this regardless of the money.”
      And when Morgan asked whether he had any doubts about if he will win, the confident Paul replied: “No I don’t. I’m confident in my preparation.
      “Anything can happen in a boxing match but you work to make those things not happen and he just doesn’t have the power, the capabilities to do anything to be able to defeat me and that’s why I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is because talk is cheap and that’s why I’m putting it all on the line on Sunday night.
      “You’re going to see me knock this guy out.”
      Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored weekdays on TalkTV at 8pm. Available on Sky 522, Sky Glass 508, Virgin Media 606, Freeview 237 and Freesat 217 as well as on DAB, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV Plus, YouTube, the Talk.TV website and TalkTV iOS and Android apps.

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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury net worth combined – how their career earnings and endorsements compare ahead of super-fight

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      BOXING rivals Jake Paul and Tommy Fury go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, with the fight worth millions.The pair were locked in negotiations for months over trying to reschedule a fight which had fallen through twice already.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury clash this Sunday in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Fury pulled out of their original date in December 2021 with injury and illness.
      And then the Manchester fighter had visa issues while trying to get over the US to promote their second fight, with that bout being called off too.
      Paul instead fought Anderson Silva, beating him on points to rack up his sixth win as a professional boxer, while Fury was last in action in an exhibition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji against Rolly Lambert.
      The rivals will now clash on Sunday in Saudi Arabia at the third time of asking.
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      Both are set to make millions – but their pride is on the line along with their unbeaten records.
      The stakes have also been raised even more after the WBC announced Paul will earn a world ranking if he wins.
      Any challenger for the world title must be ranked within the top 15, meaning he is one victory away from a title shot.
      What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
      Paul has accumulated a fortune during his time in the limelight.
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      He rose to fame on Vine, and once that social media platform died he turned his attention to YouTube.
      The American grew in popularity and currently sits at 20.3 million subscribers as of January 2023.
      Paul’s videos typically include vlogs and at one point in his career, he filmed vlogs every day.
      This led to him creating the song “It’s Everyday Bro,” which is the third-most disliked video ever uploaded on YouTube.
      In 2017, Paul created an entertainment group called Team 10, which was a collection of social media stars.
      Paul was also a Disney star on the show Bizaardvark.
      His total fortune stands at a reported £26million.
      Paul has a fortune worth £26mCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      How much will Paul earn from the Fury fight?
      According to SportsZion, Paul is guaranteed to make at least £2.6m and then 65 per cent of PPV sales.
      It is claimed it could take his earnings for the fight to over £7m including sponsorship deals.
      Paul could earn up to £7m from this Sunday’s fightCredit: Splash
      What is Tommy Fury’s net worth?
      Fury is the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
      He shot into the limelight on Love Island, where he met current partner, Molly-Mae Hague, and the couple have a newborn baby, who they named Bambi.
      Fury continued boxing outside of the Love Island villa, and boasts a professional record of 8-0.
      His net worth stands at just over £1m, though.
      Fury currently has more than four million followers on Instagram.
      The Sun reported in September 2021 that he was pocketing £3,000 in profits a day from multiple different endorsements.
      Among the companies he has promoted are McDonald’s and Disney Plus.

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      Tommy Fury’s net worth is much smaller than rival Paul’s at £1mCredit: Getty
      How much will Fury earn from the Paul fight?
      His personal wealth is expected to skyrocket when he faces Paul this Sunday.
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      Fury will take home a guaranteed purse of £1.6m, with an addition of 35 per cent of the PPV share.
      With sponsorships and endorsements, Fury could earn £3.7m from the Paul fight.
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      Has Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani put in a bid for Man Utd and what is his net worth?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are edging closer to the completion of a huge takeover – and Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has officially made his interest known.The Glazers put the club up for sale back in November after 17 years of ownership.
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed his interest in buying Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      But the United owners set a deadline of 10pm GMT on Friday, February 17 for potential buyers to submit their bids.
      It was reported that the Glazer family wanted £5billion to sell the English giants despite its current value of £2.9bn.
      And it seems as if Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani could be the man to give them what they want.
      Has Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani put in a bid for Man Utd?
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, a member of the Gulf state’s ruling Royal Family, is aiming for a full buy-out of the Old Trafford club.
      And his father Hamad is a former Prime Minister of Qatar, made his formal approach to United’s bid supervisors, the US-based Raine Group, ahead of the “soft” deadline.
      In a statement issued on his behalf by a senior London PR company, Sheikh Jassim said he planned to “return the Club to its former glories both on and off the pitch”.
      The statement added: “Above all, the bid will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football Club once more.”
      What is Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani’s net worth?
      Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is part of the ruling royal family who have a collective net worth estimated to be at around $335billion (£275bn).
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      The head of the royal family – Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is estimated to be worth around $2bn (£1.6bn) alone. More

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      Inside gilded life of Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim ahead of ‘£4bn Man United bid’ – £276bn fortune to THREE wives and supercars

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      WHEN it comes to the world’s richest dynasties, few can compare to the wealth of the Qatar royal family. Thanks to their staggering £276billion net worth they live a life of luxury filled with yachts, supercars… and football.
      The Emir, who masterminded last year’s World Cup, is the head of the Qatari royal familyCredit: Getty
      The ruler hopes to purchase Manchester United, according to reportsCredit: AP:Associated Press
      This week it was reported the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is set to put in a £4billion bid for Manchester United.
      According to reports, the 42-year-old ruler believes the English Premier League club is not worth more than £4.5billion, and is expected to submit his bid before Friday’s deadline.
      Sheikh Tamin, who masterminded Qatar’s World Cup bid and famously draped a traditional Arab men’s cloak around Argentine winner Lionel Messi’s shoulders during the trophy presentation, has been head of state since 2013.
      He has established himself as a shrewd businessman – and already owns French side Paris Saint-Germain.
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      Worth a whopping £1.4billion individually, Sheikh Tamin – who has three wives – and his family are known to enjoy a taste of the finer things in life. Here we delve into his opulent lifestyle.
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      Named the most influential Muslim in the world last year by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Sheikh Tamim came into power when his father abdicated and his older brother renounced his rights to the throne.
      He owns a string of properties – including Dudley House, once one of Britain’s most expensive mansions.
      Sheikh Tamin met the Queen at Windsor CastleCredit: Getty
      He owns Dudley House, once one of Britain’s most expensive homes
      The sheikh owns two homes on the exclusive Cornwall TerraceCredit: SWNS.com
      The home, now nicknamed Sheikh Shack, is on London’s Park Lane and is said to be worth a mind-blowing £200million.
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      It took him six years to refurbish the 44,000-square-foot, 17-bedroom home, which boasts a 50ft ballroom, an 81ft long picture gallery, £100million worth of furniture and breathtaking views of Hyde Park.
      When he hosted Queen Elizabeth II there, she was so impressed she reportedly told Sheikh Tamim: “This place makes Buckingham Palace look rather dull.”
      The Emir also owns two homes on London’s Cornwall Terrace – the most expensive row of houses in the world.
      His main residence is the Emiri Diwan Palace, a sprawling complex located in the country’s capital city, Doha, built to reflect the state’s power and wealth.
      The Qatari royals travel in style and have owned multiple private jets – including a £165,000 aircraft dubbed a “flying palace”.
      The royal family has owned a number of private jetsCredit: controller
      The ruler owns a limited edition LaFerrari which cost £888,000Credit: Getty
      He also has an extravagant superyacht which comes with a guest elevator and private cinemaCredit: Getty
      The ruler’s official residence in Doha, Qatar’s capitalCredit: Alamy
      It came equipped with a huge dining table, luxurious remote-controlled beds and gold fittings and fixtures.
      Sheikh Tamim is also renowned for his fleet of luxury cars, and is proud owner of a limited edition red LaFerrari.
      Italian luxury car makers Ferrari only produced 499 and slapped an eye-watering £888,000 price tag on it.
      Sheikh Tamim also owns the luxurious Al Lusail superyacht, said to be worth £400million. It boasts an onboard beauty salon, guest elevator and private cinema.
      He instructed designers to build it a foot shorter than his father’s own superyacht, The Katara, as a mark of respect.
      Three wives
      Sheikh Tamim’s first wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, seen with him at Buckingham PalaceCredit: Alamy
      Sheikh Tamim’s first wife is also his second cousin. She accompanies him on key international visits (pictured with the King and Queen of Spain)Credit: Getty
      The ruler and his son Hamad with French President Emmanuel Macron in ParisCredit: Getty
      In accordance with traditional Sunni and Shia Islamic laws, Muslim men are permitted to marry multiple women.
      Dad-of-13 Sheikh Tamim has three wives – his first, Sheikha Jawaher, who he married in 2005, serves as his First Lady and accompanies him on official trips including to the Queen’s funeral last year.
      The couple are second cousins and share four children – two daughters and two sons.
      Sheikha Jawaher’s father was once a powerful government official and has served as a deputy foreign minister and minister of Public Health.
      Sheikh Tamim married his second wife, Sheikha Al-Anoud bint Mana Al Hajri, with whom he shares five kids, in 2009 – she was the daughter of Qatar’s ambassador to Jordan.
      A year after he took over as ruler in 2013, it was announced that he had married his third wife, Sheikha Noora bint Hathal Al Dosari, who he shares four children with.
      Investments
      The sheik has investments in some of the most iconic properties including New York’s Empire State BuildingCredit: Getty
      The Qatari royal family hold investments in some of the world’s most iconic properties including London’s The Shard, Harrods department store, Canary Wharf and New York’s Empire State Building.
      They also own shares in Barclays Bank, British Airways, Volkswagen, Porsche and Louis Vuitton.
      Their investments in the UK alone come to a whopping £40billion.
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      Among his lucrative ventures, Sheikh Tamim is the current owner of Paris Saint Germain, having ploughed £1.5billion into the club.
      If his deal with Manchester United is confirmed, he will own two of the biggest clubs in football.
      The ruler is a keen football fan and plans to own both Paris Saint Germain and Manchester UnitedCredit: instagram More

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      Who is Jahm Najafi and what is his net worth?

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      TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR could be subject of an imminent BLOCKBUSTER £3bn takeover.The Financial Times have reported that they are in contact with “two people with direct knowledge” of billionaire Jahm Najafi’s bid.
      Jahm Najafi has his eyes on Tottenham HotspurCredit: Alamy
      And now he is just “weeks away from formally approaching Spurs owner Joe Lewis and the football club’s chair Daniel Levy” with his offer.
      Who is Jahm Najafi?
      Jahm Najafi is an Iranian-American businessman and multi-sport chairman who is the chair of MSP Sports Capital.
      He owns the Najafi Companies – which is a Phoenix-based equity firm and his primary source of income.
      Najafi also partially owns the Phoenix Suns NBA team and is vice-chairman of McLaren’s F1 team.
      He graduated with a Masters in Business Economics from Harvard University.
      The 60-year-old has said that supporting the Phoenix Suns helped him learn English.
      His family moved to Phoenix when he was 12 years old after they knew someone there.
      Najafi said: “Suns were playing against the Celtics and, of course, everybody knows about Gar Heard’s shot heard around the world.
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      “I was actually sitting there in a chair watching the game learning English.”
      Najafi has three children with wife Cheryl.
      Jahm Najafi and wife Cheryl, far rightCredit: Getty
      What is Jahm Najafi’s net worth?
      Jahm Najafi has a net worth of £2.9bn, according to reports.
      Najafi’s Tottenham bid will be structured so that 70 per cent of the purchase price will be put forward by MSP and the partners recruited.
      And the other 30 per cent will be made up by backers from the Middle East, which are allegedly mainly based in Abu Dhabi. More

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      Who is Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim, what is his net worth and will he bid for Man Utd?

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      THE EMIR of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is said to be interested in buying Manchester United.The Emir is a keen football fan, having bought Paris Saint-Germain in 2011 through Qatar Sports Investment.
      Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is a fan of Man Utd and could table a bid in the next few daysCredit: Reuters
      The Glazers revealed in November that they were willing to listen to offers for either a stake in the Premier League giants or an outright purchase.
      A number of parties have expressed an interest in buying United, which could be purchased for a world-record price for a sports franchise at £4.5billion, or more.
      Interest comes from the Far East, Middle East and United States with Raines Group, the merchant bank, tasked with the sale.
      However, Friday’s deadline for bids is rapidly approaching, and the Qataris are set to make the first move.
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      Who is Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim?
      Born on June 3, 1980, the Emir is the fourth son of the previous monarch, Hamad bin Khalifa. 
      He took over as the head of state in 2013, when his father abdicated the throne.
      Sheikh Tamim studied at Sherborne School in Dorset and at Harrow School.
      He then attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he graduated in 1998.
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      Both Prince William and Prince Harry of the UK Royal Family attended the same training facility.
      Sheikh Tamim is the current owner of PSG through Qatar Sports Investment and has imposed dominance in France.
      However, the efforts to establish themselves as Europe’s best haven’t been as fruitful with the Parc des Princes club yet to win the Champions League.
      Sheikh Tamim has been married three times and has thirteen children in total.
      In total, the Emir has seven sons and six daughters.
      Sheikh Tamim has been married three times and has thirteen children in totalCredit: AP
      What is Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim’s net worth?
      Sheikh Tamim is estimated to be worth around £1.6billion alone.
      But the ruling royal family’s collective net worth is estimated at around £276bn.
      The Thani family hold investments in a number of properties around the world, including London’s Shard skyscraper, Olympic Village, Harrods department store, Canary Wharf, the Chelsea Barracks and New York’s Empire State Building.
      The royals also hold investments in Barclays Bank, British Airways and Volkswagen.
      The Thani family hold investments in a number of properties including The ShardCredit: Alamy
      Will Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bid for Man Utd?
      According to Bloomberg, yes.
      There have reportedly been talks between the Glazers and the Qatari investors.
      The report states the Qatar-based financers are “set to make an offer for Manchester United in the coming days” in a “move that would cement the country’s desire to become a major player in global sports”.
      It is said the initial bid is being thrashed out with help from officials at the sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority.
      The deeply unpopular Glazers want a world-record £6bn for the Old Trafford giants, who have not won a trophy since 2017 – although that figure may be lowered.
      A bid for Man Utd is expected in the next few daysCredit: EPA
      Can Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim own Man Utd and PSG?
      There are no restrictions on an owner acquiring multiple clubs at the same time in different countries.
      The owners of rivals Man City own another 10 football teams around the world.
      So yes, Sheikh Tamim could own Man Utd and PSG.
      Sheikh Tamim owns PSG as part of Qatar Sports InvestmentCredit: AFP
      Can both teams play in Champions League?
      Per Uefa rules, no.
      Uefa implemented an ‘Integrity of the Uefa Club competitions: Independence of clubs’ rule in 1998 which states that no two clubs participating in a Uefa competition may be directly or indirectly controlled by the same ownership group.
      This is defined by:

      The majority of the shareholders’ voting rights in another club in the same Uefa club competition;
      Or, another right to appoint or remove a majority of the directors in another club in the same Uefa club competition;
      As well as, majority of the shareholders’ voting rights (through a shareholders’ agreement) in another club in the same Uefa club competition.

      Therefore, if a Qatari group owned United while they and PSG qualify for the Champions League, the ownership group would more than likely have to choose who plays in it.
      These rules have been put in to place to protect the integrity of the competition.
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      However, Sheikh Tamim and Co are looking for ways around that with the bid coming from individual Qatari investors – not being a part Qatar Sports Investment.
      That would need to be proved with any ownership test certain to look into potential ties between them.
      Sheikh Tamim and Co are looking for ways around that with the bid coming from individual Qatari investors – not being a part Qatar Sports Investment so both Man Utd and PSG can play in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      I’m Britain’s richest gypsy & I bought £15m football club even though I hate footie – here’s why, says Alfie Best

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      BRITAIN’S richest gypsy bought a football club for £15million – and he actually hates footie.Alfie Best, has a net worth of £740million and his wealth has got him a fleet of supercars, a personalised Aston Martin helicopter worth £4.5m and East Thurrock FC.
      Alfie Best has invested heavily in East Thurrock FCCredit: Darren Fletcher
      Alfie landed his personalised Aston Martin helicopter at the groundCredit: Darren Fletcher
      The savvy businessman told The Sun Online: “I’m not a football fan at all – I’m a boxing fan. The club was in difficulty – as a lot of clubs are. And it’s important to give back to the community.
      Pumping so much money into a football club when you don’t even like the sport may seem an odd decision but Alfie saw it as a good business investment.
      Alfie said: “We invested in the club, and now it supports itself.”
      His total investment in the club will hit a whopping £15million if he gets planning permission for a new football ground.
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      Should everything work out as hoped, Alfie is set to become the world’s first gypsy billionaire as early as next year.
      His colossal wealth is thanks to his residential park homes empire Wyldecrest Parks, which made a profit of £32m last year alone – and the year before that, it made £29m.
      However, he had to put in the hard graft to earn his wealth as he was brought up on the living in a caravan on a lay-by with an outdoor camp fire as a stove. 
      He did share his tips for success even though he claimed not to be a “gifted person”.
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      Alfie said: “Persistence and hard work has allowed me to conquer each step of success. Am I successful? Absolutely not. Success is a journey.
      “My top tips. Start, start, start. Be consistent and persistent and believe in what you’re doing.
      “Make sure that you are your best customer. Because if you’re not, how can you expect any other customer to be.
      “Never give up. I’m still working like I’m bankrupt. I’m working like it all ends tomorrow.”
      Alfie did though hit out at the prejudicies faced by gypsies which he said still bothered him.
      He said: “I’m judged on every business decision that I make. And worst of all, I’m judged on what every other gypsy has ever done in their life.
      “Being a gypsy comes with a stigma: ‘Gypsies, tramps thieves and liars’. And that’s a bar I have to get over.
      “I never told anyone I was a gypsy until I was 35. I never ever ever did. Why would you? It comes with a detriment.
      “That prejudice exists every day. It only matters if you allow those prejudices to enter into your every day life.
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      “If that’s someone’s view, don’t change it. Just be the better person. Being the better person in anything you do will always shine through.
      “Why try to change a bigot’s mind. Carry on with your path, be successful in your path. Success conquers all.”
      Alfie looks set to become the first gypsy billionaire next yearCredit: Darren Fletcher
      Alfie, seen here when he was nine months old, grew up in a caravan on a lay-byCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun More