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      Cash in on Euro 2024 by selling old football souvenirs that could be worth hundreds of pounds

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      SCOUR your attic for old football items and you could score some cash.The global market for sports memorabilia is worth £21billion a year, and with the Euros in progress in Germany, now is a great time to sell your soccer collectibles.Getting your hands on a genuine match worn shirt can be big businessCredit: AFPA signed Manchester United shirt worn by David Beckham recently sold for £4,995Credit: Here, Jane Hamilton brings you some of the top items that could net you a nice little windfall.Match worn shirtsTOPS worn by leading players can be worth up to £5,000 – but you will need to prove the item is genuine.Auction houses have rigorous verification processes, so gather proof such as photos of the game with the shirt’s identifying marks clearly shown.A David Beckham No 7 Man Utd shirt recently sold for £4,995.READ MORE EURO 2024Stickers and cardsA Pele football card once sold for £1 millionCredit: 2020 Heritage AuctionsTHIS is the most popular form of footie merchandise, so there is a huge market.But prices can fluctuate wildly, according to demand and the item’s condition.The most expensive card ever sold is the 1958 Alifabolaget Pele Rookie #635, which fetched more than £1million at auction in February 2022.Completed tournament sticker books are highly sought-after.Most read in FootballYou can check prices on get-collectables. co.uk.Programmes and ticketsA match programme from the 1966 World Cup final sold for £169.99Credit: PROGRAMMES from before the Sixties are the most pricey, with some in good condition fetching thousands of pounds.Fraser Forster reveals the one piece of rare Celtic memorabilia he will never sell Ticket stubs and programmes from modern games are worth less.Find out what yours could sell for at oldfootball programmes.co.uk.An original 1966 World Cup Final England vs West Germany programme sold for £169.99.Team scarvesEven old scarves can fetch a price, one recently sold for £299Credit: WHILE not as valuable as shirts, old supporter scarves can sell for three to four times their original value. Try eBay as a good way to sell. A Leeds United 1974 League Champions scarf is on sale on there for £299.Replica shirtsClassic replica shirts can still sell for hundredsCredit: RETRO replica kits from the ’80s and ’90s are making a comeback, so prices are rising too.Look at classicfootballshirts.com for an idea of value and then you can sell to them too. A 1988 Netherlands home kit recently sold for £310 on the site.Rare footie bootsA rare set of football boots can sell for thousandsCredit: bootsfinderUNWORN retro footie boots can go for £1,500 – and more. Adidas Predator Accelerators and Nike Mercurial Superfly VI Elite are among the most wanted.READ MORE SUN STORIESLook on bootsfinder.co.uk. Only 100 pairs of mango Nike Mercurial Vapor IX CR SE FG were ever made.And a pair recently sold for £5,000. More

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      Ultimate Euro 2024 rich list reveals England’s top earners & how Ronaldo’s salary is EIGHT times higher than Mbappe’s

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      EURO 2024 will see some of the world’s finest talents clash on the pitch – but who comes out top dog away from it?With staggering salaries and lucrative endorsement deals worth millions, players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe could retire now and never have to work again.Cristiano Ronaldo tops the rich list of players taking part in the Euros this yearCredit: @cristianoRonaldo on holiday with his fiancee Georgina Rodriguez and their childrenCredit: Instagram/@cristianoRonaldo is the richest footballer playing in the Euros this yearCredit: Instagram / @cristianoEven the likes of England superstar Jude Bellingham, who is just 20 years old, is already worth a not-so-small fortune thanks to commercial tie-ups, including an eye-catching deal with Kim Kardashian’s Skims.Ahead of the first game of the tournament kicking off tonight, here we reveal the ultimate Euro 2024 rich list.Cristiano Ronaldo £471mPortugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, will play his sixth European Championship when his team faces Czech Republic on Tuesday. It is believed this could be his last Euro games. In 2020, he became the first active team sport athlete to surpass $1billion in career earnings – and two years later, he signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.READ MORE ON SPORTAccording to Forbes, he is paid around £164million by the club for his on-field duties.Ronaldo has raked over £47million in endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Unilever, and Herbalife.The star also has an incredible property portfolio.Among the impressive homes owned by Ronaldo and his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez are a £5.5million house in Lisbon, a £1.5million flat, and a £2.5million mansion overlooking the River Cavado.Most read in Euro 2024Kylian Mbappe – £141mAfter making his debut for the French national team in 2017, Kylian Mbappe has risen to become one of the most exciting players in the world. With a £141million net worth, he is the second richest player in the tournament this year. At just 25, he has lifted some of the biggest trophies, including the World Cup in 2018.England fans’ must watch guide to Gelsenkirchen ahead of Three Lions’ Euro 2024 clash vs SerbiaAt just 25, Kylian Mbappe is one of the richest athletes in the worldCredit: GettyThe star often posts snaps of his lifestyle on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @k.mbappeHis salary is pegged at a whopping £21million-a-year – which equates to £404,000-a-week.However, that marks a drastic pay CUT compared to the previous two-year deal he was on at PSG, which netted him a staggering £5.1million per week.And it works out at about an eighth of Ronaldo’s!Mbappe has also signed lucrative deals with Hublot, Louis Vuitton, Oakley, and Hennessey. According to Forbes, his endorsement deals fetch him £15.7million alone.Earlier this month, it was reported that he had purchased a £15million mega mansion in Spain after finalising his move to Real Madrid. Harry Kane – £72mEngland’s Harry Kane is the third richest player in the tournament this yearCredit: GettyHe has an impressive £13million property portfolioHarry Kane, England’s top goal scorer of all time, saw his net worth shoot up by £24million to £72million in just a year.That figure will continue to rise since. In 2023, he signed a lucrative deal to move to Bayern Munich that pays £21.5million per year.His £100million transfer was said to have come with a £30million signing fee.Kane’s skills have also netted him an endorsement deal with Amazon and a partnership with Sketchers that is said to be worth £2million.He has also invested in properties with a portfolio that stands at an eye-watering £13million. Despite this, it’s been reported that Harry lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their three kids.Antoine Griezmann – £71mAntoine Griezmann has a peak base salary of £21millionCredit: AFPHe lives in a modern home with his wife and kids worth £5millionCredit: INSTAGRAM/EriKA ChoperenaFrance’s Antoine Griezman, 33, has a reported net worth of £71million.His £21million peak base salary made him one of the ten highest-paid football players in recent years. Away from the pitch, he earns over £4.7million in endorsement deals with brands such as Puma, Gillette, and Head and Shoulders.Fans have seen glimpses of the Atletico Madrid player’s elegant modern home, which is said to have cost over £5million. Robert Lewandowski – £67mRobert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers of all timeCredit: Instagram @_rl9He owns a deluxe £7million apartment in Warsaw with his wifeCredit: INSTAGRAM @_RL9 @annalewandowskaPoland’s Robert Lewandowski’s impressive skills on the pitch saw him crowned the best player by FIFA and UEFA in 2020. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his salary in 2020 was £23.5million, which made him one of the highest-paid football players in the world.The Barcelona player has often been named one of the best strikers of all time and has many sponsorship deals to his name. In 2016, it was reported that he spent £7million on a deluxe apartment in Warsaw, his home city. Kevin De Bruyne – £56mKevin De Bruyne’s career has netted him a £56million fortuneCredit: GettyHe owns properties in Cheshire and BelgiumCredit: INSTAGRAMKevin De Bruyne has been one of Belgium’s most trusted aces for many years. The Manchester City player’s stunning career has earned him a £56million net worth. Regarded as one of the greatest of his generation, the 33-year-old’s base salary is £15.7million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.His huge popularity has been a hit with brands – he has partnered with Nike, McDonald’s, and Emirates. Like many on this list, he enjoys the finer things in life. He owns properties in Cheshire and a villa in Belgium, his home country, equipped with a jacuzzi, swimming pool, and a basketball court.Romelu Lukaku – £50mRomelu Lukaku is one of Chelsea’s most expensive signings of all timeCredit: GettyBelgium striker Romelu Lukaku is believed to be worth a staggering £50million.With an impressive resume that includes stints with Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Chelsea, it is no surprise that he is one of the most in-demand players in the world. In 2021, his return to Chelsea made him the seventh-most-expensive player in a club-record transfer worth £97.5million. After one season, he was sent out on loan to Roma and forced to take a pay cut. According to Football Transfers, he now earns an annual salary of £6.3million. Luka Modric – £58.9mCroatia’s Luka Modric recently splashed £10m on a mansionCredit: GettyThe footballer with wife Vanja Bosnic, who secured a monumental deal that took him to Real Madrid in 2012Credit: Instagram @lukamodric10Croatian captain Luka Modric is best known for his long tenure as a midfielder for Real Madrid.Regarded as one of the greatest players in the world, he has amassed a fortune of £58.9million.While his annual salary with the La Liga team has not been made public, it has been estimated to be around £7.8million.Last year, it was reported that he had forked out £10.1million on a new home in Madrid.It has a huge parlour, nine bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a gym. He lives there with his wife, Vanja, and their three kids.Thomas Muller – £45millionHarry Kane’s Bayern teammate reportedly earns £345,000 a weekCredit: ReutersThe Geman icon with wife Lisa, who he married in 2009Credit: Instagram @esmuellertGerman icon Thomas Muller, 34, has made around £45million throughout his career.Very few can match his trophy hauls, which include the Bundesliga, Champions League, and the World Cup.He is said to be making £18million a year and £345,000 a week.This makes him one of the highest-paid footballers at Bayern Munich, where he has been since 2008.He lives in Munich in a villa with his wife, Lisa, which was burgled while he played football in 2022.Jude Bellingham – £40mAt just 20, Jude Bellingham has made £40million in his careerCredit: GettyHe’s recently been unveiled as the new face for Kim Kardashian’s fashion brand SKIMSCredit: SKIMSEngland and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is worth £40million, thanks partly to his £103million deal transfer to Real Madrid last year. This equates to a yearly salary of £11.6million a year and weekly wages of £200,000.The 20-year-old has a growing endorsement portfolio, which includes partnerships with Louis Vuitton and Lucozade. More recently, he became the face of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS.READ MORE SUN STORIESAdidas has also designed a logo in his image. That partnership is said to fetch him £2.6million.Jude became the youngest first-team player for Birmingham City when he was 16 and has continued to break records since. They include becoming the youngest English goalscorer in the Champions League back in 2021. More

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      What are Croatian boxer Filip Hrgovic’s career earnings and what is his boxing record?

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      FILIP Hrgovic is an undefeated heavyweight boxer from Croatia, whose fearsome attacking prowess has earned him the nickname ‘El Animal’.He’s facing Daniel Dubois on June 1, 2024 — here we take a look at his boxing record and career earnings.Hrgovic’s biggest win to date came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022Credit: ReutersWhat are Filip Hrgovic’s career earnings?According to TheStoryInsider, following his last fight with Mark De Mori in December 2023, Hrgovic’s net worth is in the region of £2.4million.This sum is based on his total fight purse payouts throughout his professional boxing career.He reportedly received £250k for his victory over De Mori.What is Filip Hrgovic’s boxing record?Hrgovic’s undefeated record stands at 17-0-0.READ MORE ON HRGOVICThis means he has won all 17 of his professional boxing bouts, drawing none and losing none.El Animal has won 14 of his fights via knockout, giving him an impressive KO percentage of 82.35.How to watch Filip Hrgovic’s fight against Daniel DuboisDubois is coming off an impressive win against Jarrell Miller in December, becoming the first man to both beat him and knock him out.Many will remember that the Brit famously knocked down Oleksandr Usyk in Poland in August 2023.Most read in BoxingHowever, the shot was deemed a ‘low blow’, much to the dismay of Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren.A win over ‘El Animal’ could see Dubois be given a world title shot, as Hrgovic is the current IBF mandatory challenger.Hrgovic’s biggest win came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022, but he failed to impress and some even thought he lost the bout.A statement win over Brit Dubois, however, will reminds fans and pundits alike just what he’s about.The undefeated Croatan will face Greenwich-born boxer Dubois in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 1.Filip Hrgovic takes on Londoner Daniel Dubois in his next fightCredit: GettyRing-walks for the co-main event can be expected at around 9.30pm UK time.DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Dubois vs Hrgovic on PPV in the UK — both channels have priced the event at £21.99.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can live stream the action from either the TNT Sports Box Office app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe full fight card is as follows:
      Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad — (WBA light-heavyweight title)
      Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
      Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
      Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) — (WBA featherweight title)
      Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
      Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry) More

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      Who is Jack Catterall and what is his boxing record?

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      AFTER two years Jack Catterall is getting his big rematch against Josh Taylor.The fight get underway TONIGHT – May 25, 2024 in Leeds and here is everything about Jake Catterall there is to know.Jack Catterall only lost one fight during his whole career so farCredit: GettyWho is Jack Catterall?Jack Catterall is an English professional boxer.He was born on July 1, 1993 in Chorley, Lancashire as one of nine children.Catterall has been a boxer since age 10, but before getting into boxing, he played judo and wrestled. Before his pro boxing career, he took a college course in public services and worked a job laying tarmac to fund his gym sessions.read more on jack catterallHe has won multiple light welterweight championships at the regional level.I don’t like him, I don’t respect himJack CatterallWhat is Jack Catterall’s boxing record?Jack Catterall’s boxing record stands at 28-1-0.This means that out of his 29 fights, he has won 28, lost one and drawn none.He has a knockout ratio of 46.43%.Most read in BoxingAs of May 2024, Catterall is on rank 17 in the super light division worldwide.His current titles are:
      Central Area light-welterweight title
      WBO European light-welterweight title
      WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title
      British light-welterweight title
      WBA Intern-Continental light-welterweight title
      Who has Jack Catterall fought against?Jack Catterall is having a rematch against Josh Taylor in May 2024Credit: GettyJack Catterall had his debut fight in 2012 against Carl Allen.He won his debut fight after four rounds by points decision.His next fight is against Josh Taylor on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.The match was suppose to be on April 27, 2024 due to an issue with Taylor’s eye. Catterall said ahead of the fight: “This isn’t about belts, this is personal to me and I can’t wait to get my hands on him.”I don’t like him, I don’t respect him and on April 27 I’m going to end him.”Jack Catterall fight historyJack Catterall had 29 fights since his debut in 2012.
      vs Allen – September 22, 2012 – Win
      vs Greaves – December 14, 2012 – Win
      vs Allen – March 9, 2013 – Win
      vs McKray – April 27, 2013 – Win
      vs Price – June 7, 2013 – Win
      vs Garrido – November 22, 2013 – Win
      vs Vaseris – March 8, 2014 – Win
      vs Szot – May 10, 2014 – Win
      vs Brough – July 26, 2014 – Win
      vs Stalker – October 25, 2014 – Win
      vs Inalef – March 6, 2015 – Win
      vs Calfin – July 11, 2015 – Win
      vs Putkonen – October 10 2015 – Win
      vs Nunez – December 19, 2015 – Win
      vs Hughes – May 13, 2016 – Win
      vs Janik – August 12, 2016 – Win
      vs Luque – December 3, 2016 – Win
      vs Gethin – April 8, 2017 – Win
      vs Nurse – October 21, 2017 – Win
      vs McCauley – March 31, 2018 – Win
      vs Sebire – May 19, 2018 – Win
      vs McKenna – June 30, 2018 – Win
      vs Davies – October 6, 2018 – Win
      vs Amador – April 27, 2019 – Win
      vs Schwarzkopf – November 22, 2019 – Win
      vs Houya – November 28, 2020 – Win
      vs Taylor – February 26, 2022 – Loss
      vs Foley – May 27, 2023 – Win
      vs Linares – October 21, 2023 – Win

      Is Jack Catterall married?Jack Catterall is not married yet.However he is engaged to Lauren Adele Finch since 2022 and the couple is set to marry in 2024.On 7 May 2024, Finch posted an Instagram video in which she appeared wearing a full white outfit with a veil on her head, which had written, “Soon to be Mrs. Catterall.“On February 8, 2021 their daughter Riley Rae Catterall was born.What is Jack Catterall’s net worth?Jack Catterall’s net worth is set to be around £5.5 million.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has earned his fortune through his boxing fights.In addition he also makes money with his endorsements with brands such as Adidas and Reebok. More

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      Inside Phil Foden’s incredible rise to fame from trophies to money off pitch – and new nickname given to him by mates

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      ENGLAND sensation Phil Foden has been dubbed “Fodenballs” by his mates — for following in the footsteps of David “Goldenballs” Beckham.Like Becks, the attacking midfielder is netting trophies on the pitch and millions of pounds off it.Man City ace Phil Foden has been dubbed the David Beckham of his generation – as friends call him ‘Fodenballs’Credit: GettyPhil is currently expecting his third child with sweetheart Rebecca CookeCredit: Sophie Eleanor Photography / Go PR & EventsManchester City ace Foden is set to star in tomorrow’s FA Cup final against rivals Manchester United.The showdown comes on the back of another incredible season in which he won his sixth Premier League title and scored a stunning 24 goals in all competitions.He was named both Premier League player of the year and the Footballer Writers’ player of the year. And on Tuesday Gareth Southgate named the 23-year-old in his provisional 33-man squad for next month’s Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.READ MORE ON MANCHESTER CITYBut humble Foden is proving just as savvy when it comes to doing deals. Latest publicly available accounts from his companies show his off-pitch earnings shot up by almost £10million.His wealth has increased by £4.8million in a year after setting up PWF Management Ltd to handle his image rights and sponsorship deals.That is the equivalent of £400,000 a month.Most read in FootballFoden and mum Claire Rowlands are listed as directors of the “sports activities” firm.He has also amassed £4.4million in a second firm, Rondog Sports Ltd — named after his nickname of “Ronnie”, given to him by his gran to differentiate him from his dad, who is also called Phil.Man Utd & Man City Premier League combined XIThe Man City ace with mum Clare and dad Phil SnrFoden has deals with Nike, Hugo Boss and jewellery firm Cernucci on top of his £200,000-a-week City wages.Top players also earn from the sale of merchandise including shirts that bear their name. Shrewd Foden also set up PF Property Holdings in 2022.Foden, expecting a third child with sweetheart Rebecca Cooke, 24, has splashed out £2.8million on a home in the footballer enclave of Prestbury for parents Phil Snr and Clare.He then paid £3million for the five-bedroom mansion where he lives with Rebecca, five-year-old son Ronnie and daughter True, one. It is just a stone’s throw from where United’s Wayne Rooney used to live.Despite it all, Foden still has some way to go to catch up Goldenballs Beckham who, according to the recent Sunday Times Rich List, is now worth £455million with wife Victoria. Also, unlike Becks, Foden is yet to amass a huge garage of supercars, having only passed his driving test in December while at the wheel of a VW ID3.However, he does have a £150,000 Mercedes G Wagon — decked out with sky blue seats — and a £100,000 Mercedes Vito people carrier.Despite his millions, Foden remains a regular visitor to the working class area of Edgeley, Stockport, where he grew up and learned his skills while kicking a ball against a wall.He is a loyal customer of Scissor Trim where he pays £20 for a skin fade, grabs Indian takeaways from Bombay Castle and often pops into Fresh Clothing.Fans pay tribute to Phil back home in StockportCredit: Matthew Pover LimitedAnd he and Rebecca shunned glitzy venues in Manchester to hold a baby shower for their third child at League One Stockport County’s function room.The ace is also a close pal of Stockport-based boxer Niall Brown and loves nothing more than going fishing with pals. He famously missed City’s 2018 title celebrations to go fishing with his dad.He also loves the freedom of riding quad bikes with his childhood mates.A source said: “Phil’s a legend to City fans on the pitch, and a legend to his family and friends off it thanks to his down-to-earth nature.“He can afford the finest things in the world, but loves nothing more than going back to where he grew up, getting a hair cut, seeing his mates and having a kickabout with some of the kids that idolise him.”It’s good to play with [kids in Stockport] and see a smile on their face. I just want to be a good role model for themPhil FodenPhil said previously: “I’ve still got family around Stockport, so I go and visit sometimes, and kids are just starstruck to see me.“It’s quite strange because I was one of those kids and was just the same as them.“They look up to you, so it’s just to give something back because I used to play there growing up. “It’s good to play with them and see a smile on their face. I just want to be a good role model for them.”If City win the FA Cup tomorrow, Foden will bag his 18th trophy of his career since making his City debut in November 2017.In 2018 he became the youngest recipient of a Premier League winner’s medal.Since then he has won five more Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups, two Community Shields, a Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.He also won the U-17 World Cup with England, prompting City boss Pep Guardiola to describe the then 17-year-old as “the most talented player” he had ever seen.United legend Ryan Giggs, who retired aged 40, is the most decorated English footballer of all time winning 34 trophies including 13 league titles.We take a look at Phil Foden’s record compared to David BeckhamLEEDS FANS’ HOLS DASHTWO Leeds United fans are ditching their family holiday in the Med to go to their team’s Wembley play-off final — before flying back.Liam Cooper and Dean Fairbrother will leave their wives in their Ibiza hotel late tomorrow night to catch the 12.50am plane to London.Leeds United fans Liam Cooper and Dean Fairbrother will briefly ditch their family holiday to catch the game’s match on SundayCredit: Liam Cooper / SWNSA look at the duo’s mad dash to see the match at the weekendThey will see Sunday’s 3pm game with Southampton which may return Leeds to the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESFood inspector Liam, 43, from Leeds, and, Dean, 59, a finance adviser in Devon, will fly back to continue their £5,500 hols.Dean said: “Normal people don’t understand why you do these things.” More

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      ‘Game changer’ billionaire on Forbes rich list rivals Wrexham, Birmingham and Charlton with takeover of League One club

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      WYCOMBE WANDERERS have been taken over by a Kazakhstan billionaire.Mikheil Lomtadze’s Blue Ocean Partners Ltd has purchased 90 per cent of the club that was owned by American businessman Rob Couhig since 2022.Mikheil Lomtadze has bought 90 per cent of WycombeCredit: AFPHe will rival Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham next seasonCredit: GettyWycombe finished 10th in League OneCredit: PALomtadze, 48, is worth £4.54billion and is the 532nd richest person in the world.He is the founder and CEO of a leading tech company Kazakh-based Kaspi.kz.The purchase of the club has been described as a “game changer” by PwC.Wycombe fans will hope that his arrival at the club can help them climb up the English football ladder.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLomtadze said: “Our goal is to achieve long-term success both on and off the pitch whilst building a financially sustainable club.”The football world is evolving very fast and our priority will be to integrate data analytics and technology to elevate the club’s performance to new levels.”I am also a strong believer in youth development and it will be fundamental to the club’s vision.”We aim to re-open and build a leading high-performance academy which will become an essential part of our long-term strategy of developing a club that consistently performs at the top level.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWycombe finished 10th in League One and face another tough season to gain promotion next season.Birmingham City, Huddersfield and Rotherham dropped into the division from the Championship.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanWhile ambitious Wrexham gained promotion from League Two thanks to the help from Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Couhig has insisted that Lomtadze shares his values and is excited for the future of the club.He said: “I am excited for the future of Wycombe Wanderers”Last year, I announced that I had begun looking at a possible succession plan for our ownership.”Since then, I met with a significant number of well qualified people. Last fall, Mikheil and I met and decided to explore his potential role with the club.”It was apparent from that first meeting that Mikheil and I shared similar values of speaking directly and honestly with each other.”I came to understand that his goals for the club were similar to mine. “Important to me, although often separated by a 12-hour time difference, we became friends.”The logical conclusion to those discussions was culminated today with the transfer of Feliciana EFL Limited to his company.“The board of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club will have three new directors, Mikheil, Eduard Vyshnyakov, and Daniel Rice.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The board has asked me to convey its and the Wanderers family’s appreciation for the great work that Missy Couhig and Pete Couhig have done for the Club and community since June 2019.”As for me, Mikheil has asked and I have agreed to continue as Chairman during the transition of ownership. Please join me in welcoming Mikheil, Eduard and Dan to the club.” More

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      Inside new Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘secret’ life in the UK – as he rows with ‘jealous’ neighbours over BEES

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      NEIGHBOURS of Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have told of his secret life in an isolated corner of England – and lifted the lid on a row over his “bee factory”.Sir Jim, who in 2023 bought a 25 percent stake in United for £1 billion, is Britain’s second richest man, with a net worth of £29.6 billion.Neighbours of Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have told of his secret life in an isolated corner of EnglandCredit: PAThe businessman was accused of constructing an ‘industrial site’ after he built two huge barns, a tennis court and a pergola without consentHe also owns Nice FC, Team Sky cycling and his firm Ineos is the main partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.The 71-year-old, who grew up on a council estate a stonesthrow from Old Trafford, spends much of his time in Monaco.While not in the millionaires playground, he leads a quieter life in Hampshire’s New Forest, enjoying sailing and adventure sports.Since snapping up a ramshackle beachfront home in 2006, the businessman has carried out an extensive redevelopment of the site.Read More on Sir Jim RatcliffeBut the work behind his CCTV and spike-riddled eight foot high walls has attracted fury over the years, with Sir Jim forced to see off four planning refusals on his home.This week, the billionaire won his latest battle – an 18 month row over a honey factory on his land.Do YOU have a story about United or Sir Jim? We PAY for stories! Get in touch: tom.hussey@thesun.co.ukThe businessman, who has spoken of his love of homemade produce, was accused of constructing an “industrial site” after he built two huge barns, a tennis court and a pergola without consent.Most read in FootballSir Jim applied for retrospective planning permission from the planning authority in 2022 as one neighbour accused of doing “what he wants with impunity”.Objecting to the plans in November 2022, they livid local said: “Yet more development from an industrialist who seems intent on turning this stretch of the Hampshire coast into an industrial site.“And, as we have come to expect from billionaire elites, the belief that he can do what he wants with impunity as he can afford to pay more lawyers and fight local authorities.”He urged the New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) to “stand up” to wealthy owners who “seem intent on buying small houses and then by hook or by crook massively overdeveloping them”.According to plans, one of the two sheds houses the “bee factory”, tractor, soil roller compactor, forklift, wood chipper, Turf Gator, lawn-mower, hedge-cutters and leaf blowers.BEE-ING SERIOUSSir Jim’s latest planning row centres around a “bee factory
      The row rumbled for 18-months after he built after he built two huge barns, a tennis court and a pergola without consent.
      He applied for retrospective permission from the planning authority in 2022.
      According to plans one of the two unauthorised sheds houses the “bee factory”, tractor, soil roller compactor, forklift, wood chipper, Turf Gator, lawn-mower, hedge-cutters and leaf blowers.
      Sir Jim has previously spoken of his love of homemade produce.
      The other stores a cherry picker, trailer, tractor flail, fertiliser spreader, three chainsaws and a leaf sucker.
      One furious neighbour said Sir Jim was turning his home into an “industrial site” and acting with “impunity”.
      After a long battle, the petrochemicals titan successfully argued his case and will not be forced to abandon his beekeeping facility.

      The other is used for storing a cherry picker, trailer, tractor flail, fertiliser spreader, three chainsaws and a leaf sucker.Sir Jim was granted retrospective planning permission to keep the two barns this week.Following the victory, to neighbours spoke fondly of the billionaire but told The Sun he is rarely seen in the area.One lady, who said she worked with him over 20 years ago “before he blew up”, described a “nice” man who was kind and “humble”.She added: “I honestly don’t have a bad word to say about him.”Another man, who has also worked for Sir Jim, said those who opposed the bee factory are “jealous”.He said: “It’s just one of his many investments, he owns property in Lyndhurst, Hampshire cattle breeders, rows and rows of properties in Brockenhurst, just investments.RAGS TO RICHESSIR Jim Ratcliffe went from growing up in poverty on a council estate in the shadow of Old Trafford – to buying Man United years later.
      His rags to riches story was thanks to extraordinary business intellect which allowed him to amass untold wealth in just a matter of years.
      Sir Jim is the founder, chairman and majority owner of British petrochemicals empire Ineos, which he started in May 1998 to lead the buyout of a BP chemicals business.
      The site in Antwerp was bought for £84m and employed 400 people.
      Today, Sir Jim’s Ineos operates 194 sites across 29 countries and employs more than 26,000 people.
      The firm says it generates £52.6bn of revenue every year.
      He was listed 2nd on The Sunday Times Rich List in 2023 – worth £29.7bn.
      His worth has fluctuated massively in recent years, ranked 27th in the 2022 Rich List boasting an estimated wealth of £6.075bn.
      Sir Jim was the UK’s third highest individual taxpayer and forked out £110million in 2017-18, according to the Sunday Times tax list.

      “I think he ferries people about in his helicopter. “He’s always in the South of France. I don’t think he’s ever down here.”I think he was down here at Christmas time.”Sir Jim’s property empire across the New Forest have one couple concerned.The wife, who did not want to be identified, said she “worries” about his plans for the “rows and rows” of homes Sir Jim allegedly owns.She said: “What if he takes over? What is his plan?”The businessman’s presence has also attracted bad characters.One source said the billionaire was allegedly the target of burglars who ransacked his home several years ago.The thieves are said to have made off with builders tools and equipment.READ MORE SUN STORIESSir Jim’s Ineos operates 194 sites across 29 countries and employs more than 26,000 people.He was approached for comment.The billionaire was facing the prospect of having to demolish the shedsSir Jim, who in 2023 bought a 25 percent stake in United for £1 billion, is Britain’s second richest man, with a net worth of £29.6 billionCredit: PASince snapping up a ramshackle beachfront home in 2006, the businessman has carried out an extensive redevelopment of the siteCredit: GettySir Jim watched his team take on Spurs alongside ex-Man U manager Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford on January 14 this yearCredit: GettyA billboard with Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the front appeared in Manchester shortly after he bought a stake in UnitedCredit: GettySir Jim is the founder, chairman and majority owner of British petrochemicals empire Ineos, which he started in May 1998Credit: PA More

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      Man Utd’s Jadon Sancho nets £12.2m from off-field earnings despite poor performances on pitch

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      MANCHESTER United flop Jadon Sancho pocketed £12million from off-field earnings last season despite failing to cement his place at Old Trafford.The winger, who rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan in January, earned £12.2million from lucrative sponsorship deals and image rights.Jadon Sancho pocketed £12million from off-field earnings last season despite failing to cement his place at Old TraffordCredit: GettyThat works out at £235,000 a week, on top of his £350,000 a week wages at Man Utd.The star’s company, Sancho Management, has assets for 2023 of £8.7million, its accounts show.That is a rise of £3.4million from £5.3million in 2022. Sancho, 24, paid himself £5.8million from the firm. Read More on FootballHis company also paid £3million in bills, including corporation tax.He has a bumper contract to wear Nike boots and has signed other lucrative deals with the likes of Nando’s and Pepsi.The star may leave Old Trafford in the summer after a fall out with boss Erik ten Hag, which saw him exiled from the team before his loan spell in Germany.Sancho was shut out from United’s first-team squad after accusing Ten Hag of not telling the truth about his absence from the team.Most read in FootballThe Dutchman had claimed it was due to poor training performances from Sancho.Inside the life of Jadon Sancho as a footballer More