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      Inside Emmanuel Adebayor’s amazing car collection, from a £360,000 Rolls-Royce to a brilliant £18,000 Can-Am Spyder

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      EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR’S car collection quite simply leaves all others biting the dust.And it is his customised Rolls-Royce Phantom that steals the show, not least because of its price tag.
      Emmanuel Adebayor has an – as expected – outrageous car collection
      Adebayor showed off his motors on Instagram to motivate his fans
      The former Arsenal star, now 37, showed off his luxury motors on Instagram to “motivate” his fans to be the best they can be.
      That came after he explained why he is refusing to donate to Togo’s coronavirus crisis.
      The most impressive motor in his fleet is his one-of-a-kind Roller that starts at an eye-popping £360,000 – with an orange paint job and matching interior.
      And there is the personalised number plate – 0004 SEA – a reference to his shirt number and initials, Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor.
      No wonder that alongside one image of him at the wheel of the car he wrote: “Love my lifestyle.”
      Adebayor, who last played for Paraguayan club Olimpia, boasts an amazing array of cars which he keeps safely under cover at a custom-built hangar at his huge home in Accra, Ghana.
      Adebayor’s amazing Phantom is truly one of a kindCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
      The interior matches the orange outside of the flash motorCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
      SPYDER MAN
      One photo shows Adebayor apparently fast asleep with his cavalcade stretched out behind him as far as the eye could see.
      The Roller took pride of place in that photo but it is his £18,000 Can-Am Spyder trike which is probably his weirdest vehicle.
      The futuristic three-wheeler boasts 115hp and electronic cruise control.
      It looks ideal for a quick trip down to the shops.
      The Istanbul star catches 40 winks by a long line of his carsCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
      Adebayor poses proudly on his £18,000 Can-Am Spyder trikeCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor

      ROUND THE BENZ
      But for that, Adebayor uses his souped-up Mercedes-Benz people carrier.
      The motor features leather La-Z-Boy seating, curtains on the windows, an arm rest between the back two chairs and stands for his phone and iPad.
      Smiling happily inside for one photo, Adebayor captioned the snap: “On my way to town for some quick shopping.”
      Should he fancy something different then the Togo star can whip out his Mercedes-Benz G65 SUV, which starts from around £170,000.

      Adebayor jumps in his people carrier for a quick trip to the shopsCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor

      With a handcrafted AMG 6.0L V12 and 621hp, the impressive all-terrain beast packs a serious punch.
      But Adebayor is more than willing to share his cars and his cash.GENEROUS ADEBAYOR
      It was reported that in 2012 the former Real Madrid striker gave away a Range Rover – said to be worth six figures – to his close mate and comedian Funny Face.
      This year for his birthday, Adebayor told his pal that he could have pretty much whatever he wanted.
      Emmanuel Adebayor arrives to a hero’s welcome as he joins Olimpia in Paraguay
      The striker with his Mercedes-Benz G65 SUVCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
      Adebayor gets a kick out of showing off his array of automobilesCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
      Comedian Funny Face poses with the Range Rover Adebayor gave himCredit: Instagram
      The Copa del Rey winner put up this photo of a fleet of motors at his homeCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
      Adebayor wrote in a gushing Instagram post: “I would like you to go to the nearest Access Bank in Accra, there is a blank cheque waiting.
      “It’s for you to write any amount on it.
      “Please remember we promised not to finish each other’s money, so be reasonable.”

      A FINE COLLECTION
      So keen is Adebayor on cars that he even has traffic jams at his home!
      He uploaded a photo to his Instagram showing a line of cars at his house.
      And, though it cannot be confirmed if they were all his, he owns so many motors he might consider installing some traffic lights.
      The former Premier League star loves going off-road in his buggiesCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
      The all-terrain quad bike is a change from his usual mode of luxury travelCredit: Instagram / @e_adebayor
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      Footballers’ most expensive cars, from Ronaldo’s Bugatti to Aubameyang’s Ferrari and Benzema’s famous rides

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      FOOTBALLERS love to splash their cash on their motors.The likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema are all petrol heads of the highest order.
      Cristiano Ronaldo shows off a £2.5m Bugatti Chiron
      And they love sharing images of their fancy cars on social media for all the world to see their prized possessions.
      From Ferraris to Lamborghinis to Bugattis, there isn’t a fast car that these high-earners haven’t sat in the driving seat of.
      Join SunSport and let us guide you through the most expensive cars owned by footballers.
      Sergio Aguero, Lamborghini Aventador – £262k
      Sergio Aguero had his car customised by Yianni CharalambousCredit: Instagram @yiannimize

      The ex-Man City star, who has just signed for Barcelona, will want to take this one with him to Spain.
      He drives a customised Aventador wrapped in black matte by car customiser Yianni Charalambous.
      We’re sure it’ll fit nicely into the Barcelona’s training ground car park.
      Francesco Totti, Ferrari 599 GTO – £342k
      A Ferrari 599 GTO would set you back £342kCredit: Handout
      Roma legend Totti loved buying Ferraris when he was playing.
      He owned a fleet, including a Ferrari 456 which the forward sold in 2013.
      But his favourite Ferrari, which we imagine will never find its way to auction, is his 599 GTO that he paid £342k for and is probably worth more now.David Beckham, Rolls Royce Phantom – £350k
      David Beckham drives his Rolls Royce Phantom around Beverly HillsCredit: Pacific Coast News
      Becks also has an incredible garage of luxury cars, and even has a penchant for fast bikes.
      But when the former Manchester United legend is looking for a ride, he’s eyeing up luxury.
      That’s why he has a Rolls Royce Phantom, souped up to the nines, that set him back £350k.El Hadji-Diouf, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren – £420k
      El Hadji-Diouf poses with his Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenCredit: Bernard Ashton – The Sun
      He was known for his pace and tricky dribbling down the wing for Liverpool and Bolton, so it’s no wonder he had a fast sports car.
      Hadji-Diouf bought his SLR McLaren back in 2009 and immediately got it wrapped in silver chrome, like you do.
      However, he reportedly had the supercar repossessed after he failed to keep up with the payments.Samuel Eto’o, Maybach 57 Xenatec Coupe – £600k
      Samuel Eto’o sits on his rare £600k Maybach
      The former Barcelona forward can spot a rare find when he needs to.
      The Cameroonian legend splashed £600k on this comfy limousine back in 2007, when it was thought only 200 Xenatec Maybach 57 cars were being made.
      But when the company went into liquidation, only 8 were ever completed.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Porsche 918 Spyder – around £650k
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic paid £650k for a PorscheCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Porsche 918 Spyder sold out in 2015
      Of course, Ibrahimovic has one of the best motors in the world.
      The Porsche 918 Spyder was sold in 2014, selling out completely a year later to car enthusiasts all over the world.
      It was the second plug-in hybrid car Porsche ever produced.
      Samuel Eto’o, Aston Martin One-77 – £1.25m
      Samuel Eto’o is the proud owner of a Aston Martin One-77
      Only 76 Aston Martin One-77 cars exist in the worldCredit: Handout
      The second car on the list owned by Eto’o who retired in 2019.
      It’s another luxurious motor, this time a two-door, two seater flagship sports car that Aston Martin showed first in 2008.
      Production was limited to just 77 cars, and one of those cars was reportedly written off in 2012 leaving just 76 in the world.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, Bugatti Veyron – £1.7m
      Karim Benzema lives for Bugattis
      He owns a 1.7m Bugatti Veyron
      They were once teammates, so they must’ve swapped car tips at the Real Madrid training ground.
      Ronaldo and Benzema are fans of French car manufacturer’s Bugatti, more on that later.
      They both own the fantastic Veyron, which can reach a top speed of 254 mph.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, LaFerrari – £2m
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shows off his brilliant LaFerrari
      Cristiano Ronaldo is also a proud owner of the electric car that’s capable of reaching 217 mphCredit: Getty – Contributor
      After scoring a brace against Fulham back in 2018, Arsenal star Aubameyang showed off his new car – Ferrari’s incredible LaFerrari.
      It’s the definitive Ferrari, as the name suggests, and it’s worth an incredible £2m. Of course, Ronaldo has one too.
      Running off an electric motor, it’s capable of reaching an incredible 217 mph.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, Bugatti Chiron – £2.5m
      With a wealth reported to be a whopping £350m, it’s no surprise Ronaldo owns the most expensive car on this list.
      But he shares top spot alongside Benzema, who’s showed his passion for the Bugatti label once again. The Chiron is the fastest, most powerful, and exclusive production super sports car EVER.
      According to the manufacturer, it can reach 0-60 mph in just 2.4 seconds and has a top speed of 261 mph.
      No wonder whenever Benzema and Ronaldo get the opportunity, they’re showing off their Chirons on social media.
      Karim Benzema shows off his £2.5m supercar
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Chiron sits parked in Madrid
      Karim Benzema’s car collection is to die for
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Bugatti Centodieci – £8.5m
      Last year, it was reported that Ronaldo upped his Bugatti game with a very limited edition Centodieci worth a staggering £8.5million, according to German publication Bild.
      This new model is believed to be a tribute to the legendary Bugatti EB110 – Centodieci is Italian for 110.

      The Centodieci boasts an 8 litre W16 engine, with special models having 1600hp – some 100hp more than the Chiron and, overall, three times the price of that model.
      It can do 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 236mph.
      Bild contacted Bugatti directly and they did not deny that Ronaldo was a buyer, while offering no official comment on the rumour.
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      Chelsea hero John Terry’s incredible Ferrari collection worth £4m, from rare £2m Enzo to a 1960s 275 GTB priced at £1.5m

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      JOHN TERRY has fulfilled his childhood dream by owning a garage full of Ferraris worth around £4million.The Chelsea legend loves the Italian brand so much he has several of the classy motors sitting in the garage of his Surrey home.
      John Terry boasts a stellar Ferrari car collection
      From the incredibly rare Ferrari Enzo (only 400 were ever produced) that’s worth a stonking £2m to the sleek, sophisticated 275 GTB that dates back to the 1960s that can be worth as much as £1,5m, Terry, 38, is a Ferrari aficionado.
      And if that’s not enough, his everyday runner is a £170,000 458 Spider.
      FERRARI ENZO – £2m
      In 2013, after lifting the Europa League, he splashed out on the iconic Enzo – originally produced in 2002.
      It was developed using Formula One technology, has a carbon-fibre body, and can reach a top speed of 221 mph.
      The Ferrari Enzo is a limited edition 2003 super car named after its Italian founder.Originally Ferrari only made 399 models but they turned out a 400th for the Pope.I used to go to a showroom in Surrey, they had Enzos, and the Enzo had been my dream car growing up but could never afford it.”John Terry
      Terry’s Enzo was a display car at the 2003 Amsterdam Motor Show and it had 4,163 miles on the clock when the ex-England international bought it.

      Terry admitted in an interview with Petrolicious that he had always had his eyes on one, and wished he’d been able to buy one sooner.
      He said: “I was probably about 20, 21. I used to go to a showroom in Surrey, they had Enzos, and the Enzo had been my dream car growing up but could never afford it.
      “It’s one of those things on the bucket list. Unfortunately, they were a lot cheaper back then as well. Wish I’d have bought one back then.
      “I just loved the look and the limited availability of stuff like the Enzo. Not many on the road, one gets crashed per year as well, so they’re going down.
      “It was an investment as well for the sake of the kids and stuff like that, but just loved to look at the Enzo and the classic cars. I love it.”
      Terry has Ferraris including an Enzo and 275 GTB
      The Ferrari Enzo is said to be worth a staggering £2m
      FERRARI 275 GTB – £1.5m
      If you had money, and you lived in the swinging ’60s, the 275 GTB was one of the best cars on the market.
      And in popular culture the model became iconic when it was bought by ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen when he filmed classic movie, Bullitt.
      JT showed of his purchase in 2015 on Instagram, that could’ve cost him anything up to £1.5m.
      The Aston Villa assistant coach bought the car from dealer Tom Hartley Jr, who has helped him build his Ferrari collection over the years.
      “In England. I deal with Tom and he advises me on this stuff,” Terry revealed.
      “I’ve had my eye on a couple of his cars for a few years and just decided to take the plunge (on the 275 GTB). I’ve always appreciated it.”
      And despite being made a long time ago, the 275 GTB is no slouch either.
      It boasts a 0-60 mph time of just over six seconds, which is still faster than most cars today.
      Terry’s Ferrari 275 GTB is a 1960s icon worth around £1.5mCredit: Xposure
      In pop culture the Ferrari 275 GTB was owned by Steve McQueen, who bought one while making BullittCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      FERRARI 458 SPIDER – £170,000
      It’s not a bad every day runner is it?
      When Terry wants to go to the shops, he often takes his 458 Spider with him, and why not?
      Capable of hitting 0-60 in a staggering 3.3 seconds, it’ll get you where you want to go fast.
      And, of course, it doesn’t cheap with a price tag of around £170,000.
      Other footballers who love the 458 Spider include Mario Balotelli and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, who all own one.
      Terry invested in the Spider back in 2012, and often travelled to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground in it.
      To zoom to the shops and training, Terry drove a stunning Ferrari 458 SpiderCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Ferrari 458 Spider costs around £170kCredit: Handout
      FERRARI TESTAROSSA – £150,000
      Although he hasn’t shared any images of them on social media, Terry’s Ferrari collection also includes a Testarossa (worth £150k in good nick), as made famous by Tom Selleck in Magnum PI, and a Lusso, that today costs around £200k.
      But Terry doesn’t just confine himself to supercars, and admittedly does like something a little more comfortable from time to time.
      That’s why he’s also been seen over the years driving motors including a Rolls-Royce Wraith (£250k), a Bentley Continental GT (£160k), as well as a special edition gold Range Rover Overfinch (£90k).

      “Range Rover, that’s my day to day with the kids, school run and stuff like that,” Terry revealed
      “I’ve got the Range Rover for the family, and I’ve obviously got my cars that I love, which is the Enzo.”
      When it comes to getting behind the wheel, it’s clear that Terry loves to live life in the fast lane.
      Terry has also been seen in more comfortable cars, like a Bentley Continental GT worth £160kCredit: Matrix
      A custom made gold Range Rover Overfinch is Terry’s family carCredit: Matrix
      In 2014 Terry showed off his £250k Rolls-Royce WraithCredit: Matrix
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      Harry Kane’s amazing car collection features British motors, like Range Rover, Jaguar and Bentley

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      TRUST our Harry.England captain and Spurs star Kane, 27, really does wear his heart on his sleeve when it comes to his country, putting in some inspired performances on the pitch for the Three Lions.
      Harry Kane believes in the best of British when it comes to his car collectionCredit: The Sun
      And if you look closely at his car collection, you’ll see he likes to keep it British too.
      The Spurs striker believes the best is ‘Made in England’, preferring to ride in cars made by Range Rover, Bentley and Jaguar – all made on our shores.
      Family man Harry loves to travel in comfort and style in a sporty Autobiography from Land Rover worth around £99k, and also drives a roomy F-PACE which starts at a modest £35k.
      But when he feels the need for speed, his Continental GT Supersports costing around £212k is just the ticket to get him to and from training at the blink of an eye.
      Three Lions hero Kane drives a Jaguar F-PACE which starts at a modest £35kCredit: The Sun

      “Just to be associated with that British stamp is something that I’m proud of,” Kane said.
      “I pretty much love that Jag. It’s not too big, not too small, it fits our little daughter and the dogs.
      “It’s a family car with a sporty edge. It’s not like you’re embarrassed to drive it as a dad. You’re happy to drive it. It looks nice and it’s not too expensive. It’s been great for me so far.”
      After a hard session on the training ground, most footballers prefer to stretch their legs in a comfy SUV.
      Harry confessed he was no different and the extra space is crucial.
      After a game or training, Kane loves to ride in a spacious SUV
      “After a game or training, you just want to get in a nice car and chill.
      “I had a Range Rover Sport before that. Loved that. I just wanted the bigger version. And I’ve just bought a Bentley Supersports.
      “I thought I’d treat myself to a sports car. I was looking at most of them really, but because I play golf I wanted something with a bit of room, nothing too low, something a bit different.
      “They are only making 710 of them. I’ve gone for white with black wheels. It’s a beautiful, beautiful car. It’s my first real sports car.
      Harry Kane also rides a £212k Bentley Supersports like his teammate Dele AlliCredit: James Lipman
      “Down the line, maybe if I win a few trophies, I can treat myself to a Ferrari or a Lamborghini.”
      For club and country, Harry formed a formidable relationship with Dele Alli.
      The pair have starred for Spurs and England over the years, with their play often telepathic at times.
      That might explain why they both bought the same car!
      Family man Harry Kane loves taking his family for a spin in his F-PACECredit: Instagram @HarryKane

      “Dele’s just bought a Supersports as well,” Kane revealed.
      “I’ve come in with my Supersports and he’s said, ‘I don’t believe it. I’ve just ordered that as well’. He’s got a black one and I’ve got a white one. It keeps the partnership going!”
      On the pitch, Harry is often getting clattered by opposition defenders, who target him for a kicking. Off it, he’s had a couple of car collisions in his time.
      “On the day of my first Premier League start for Spurs, I crashed in the car park at Costco,” he admitted.
      “I knew I was starting and I was nervous and I wanted to get out of the house. So I took the missus to Costco and did a bit of shopping.
      Kane traded his Range Rover Sport for a bigger Range Rover Autobiography worth £99kCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      At the World Cup in Russia, Harry Kane won the Golden BootCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Kane’s superb form over the years has made him one of the world’s leading strikersCredit: AP:Associated Press
      “You know what those places are like, manic, cars everywhere, and it was raining.
      “I was reversing out just as someone was coming out of the space behind me and we bumped. That was embarrassing.
      “But we went on to beat Sunderland 5-1 that night and I scored. It was a fantastic night. The day didn’t start so well but it’s one I’ll always remember.”
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      Tottenham star Son Heung-min’s amazing £1.5million car collection includes ultra-rare £1m Ferrari LaFerrari

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      SON HEUNG-MIN is not the sort of player you would associate with spending a load of dosh on one of the world’s most exclusive cars.The Tottenham hero, 28, is unassuming and usually happy to let his boots do the talking.
      Heung-min Son has built up an amazing £1.5million car collection
      But the £110,000-a-week forward has a fleet of motors worth a staggering £1.5million.
      And pride of place in his garage in North London is a rare supercar available to just a few people.Ferrari LaFerrari
      Only 499 of these incredible cars have been made – and Son has one of them.
      But he ditched the usual red for black because Spurs told him he could not own a red one due to their rivalry with Arsenal.
      Worth around £1,150,000, even a Premier League footballer earning top whack would have to save up for a while to be able to afford it.
      Son stops in his Ferrari LaFerrari to sign a shirt for a fan
      Only 499 of the Ferrari supercars were made and potential purchasers must meet strict criteriaCredit: Alamy
      The most powerful street-legal supercar the Italian manufacturer has produced, buyers must fit in with the Ferrari brand.
      That means that, to purchase one, they must previously have owned a Ferrari – with some reports claiming potential buyers won’t be considered unless they have had FIVE Ferraris in their life.
      Son’s black model does 0-60mph in 2.9 secs and boasts a 6.3-litre V12 engine, electrically assisted by the HY-KERS system to deliver a total power output of 950bhp, with a top speed of 227mph.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has one sitting at home as well.
      Audi R8 Coupe
      The South Korea star was spotted with ex-girlfriend Minah, a pop sensation in their native country, getting behind the wheel of his white R8 in 2014.
      Son is the proud owner of a sleek Audi R8Credit: Handout
      Starting at £112,520 for the most basic model, Son is almost certain to have added a few luxuries to his.
      The 5.2L V10 engine packs an almighty punch and the sleek design turns heads – if you’re quick enough to see it whizz past when it does 0-60mph in 3.2 secs.Maserati Levante
      Son is the proud owner of Maserati’s first SUV, which has a starting price of £60,000.
      But there’s a catch.
      The Spurs star poses with his Maserati Levante
      Son is so popular in his home country that he was actually given the model by the Italian manufacturer as a gift.
      A statement from Korea’s official Maserati importer said they gifted the ex-Leverkusen man the motor because it “might be the most matching vehicle to Son, who can play with delicacy and unstoppable power”.
      Hard to argue with that.
      Although it is not the only 4×4 Son has…Range Rover
      The staple of the Premier League footballers’ diet, Son would not miss out on the chance to land a Range Rover.
      He has done his up in a classy matte black finish – a custom touch that also sees the tailgate script, grille and side vents finished in gloss black.
      Son keeps up the traditions of Premier League footballers by owning a Range RoverCredit: The Sun
      Son waves from the front seat of his 4x4Credit: Instagram

      The Evoque model starts at around £31,000.
      Though Son’s version likely cost a lot more with the extras he has, which include red seats and red trim on the steering wheel.Bentley Continental GT
      Son owns a Bentley Continental GT
      Another favourite of footballers, Son forked out around £160,000 for this supercar.
      It comes packing a 6L twin-turbocharged W12 engine which sees it do 0-60mph in 4.3 secs and can reach 198mph top speed – which could come in handy when he’s running late for training.
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      Jose Mourinho’s car collection, from owning a Jaguar and Bentley to when he was gifted a Ferrari by Roman Abramovich

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      JOSE MOURINHO has been driving football fans round the bend for some time now.The Portuguese boss usually has a personal chauffeur – but the Special One has got a history when it comes to motors.
      Jose Mourinho may not drive himself anymore but the Portuguese boss is mad about cars
      From the car bought for Mourinho by his father to the gift from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, and the Aston Martin at Inter to the 1996 crash in Barcelona, SunSport takes a look back at Mourinho’s life in cars.
      The ex-Spurs chief, who is a fan of rally driving, has employed his own personal driver as he doesn’t like driving in England.
      When he was Manchester United boss Mourinho was driven every day from the Lowry Hotel to  United’s Carrington Training Base in his own Bentley or Jaguar F-Pace.
      My father bought a Renault 5 for me when I was 18, when I’d just got my driving licence. It was silver.”
      But in 1981, back in his native Portugal, an 18-year-old Mourinho was on the road as soon as he could.
      “My father bought a Renault 5 for me when I was 18, when I’d just got my driving licence. It was silver,” Mourinho said, as quoted by the Telegraph.
      “I was at university in Lisbon, which was about 40 miles away from my house.
      “I later bought a Honda Civic – the first car I bought myself.”
      His dad wasn’t the only person to buy him a car, though.
      Mourinho’s father, Jose Snr., bought him a Renault 5 for his first carCredit: Paris Match – Getty
      The ex-Manchester United boss says he looks for quality rather than flashiness in a carCredit: PA:Press Association
      A Honda Civic was the first motor Mourinho bought himselfCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Fast forward a couple of decades to the February of 2008, just five months after being sacked by Abramovich, and Mourinho had a delivery to his door.
      Outside was a 612 Scaglietti Ferrari worth £250,000, and it was one of just 60 produced as part of the Italian supercar’s 60th anniversary.
      The surprise gift came after Mourinho had told his former boss that if he could have his choice of motors, he would pick the four-seat Scaglietti.
      That may just have been the start of his second coming at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
      Roman Abramovich bought Mourinho a Ferrari five months after sacking himCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mourinho driving the £250,000 612 Scaglietti Ferrari around MilanCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Abramovich brought Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge in 2013Credit: PA:Press Association
      Before that, Mourinho went to Inter Milan.
      After guiding the club to the Treble in 2010, he thought he would reward himself.
      “It was the best season of my career,” he told The Sun.
      When I bought it I said to my son and to my daughter, ‘That’s not for sale, you must keep it forever.’”Jose on buying an Aston Martin Rapide
      “I won every competition with Inter. We did the famous treble — the league, the cup and the Champions League. At the same time I won the first Fifa gold ball for a manager.
      “So, 2010 was the perfect, perfect season and I bought a car, an Aston Martin Rapide.
      “When I bought it I said to my son and to my daughter, ‘That’s not for sale, you must keep it forever’.”
      It is a long way from the Suzuki Vitara he had while an assistant coach to Sir Bobby Robson at Barcelona in 1996.
      But it wasn’t long before that ended up on the scrapheap.
      Mourinho had a crash while working in Barcelona under Sir Bobby RobsonCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Barca coach was in a Suzuki Vitara when he broke ribs and required stitches after the crashCredit: PA:Press Association
      Mourinho is now able to afford much nicer cars, including this Aston MartinCredit: Target
      “I had a crash,” Mourinho recalled. “I went with Bobby Robson to sign a contract in Barcelona in 1996, but drove so as not to be spotted in airports.
      “It was late and when I was driving back to Portugal I fell asleep.
      “I was really lucky – I broke a few ribs and had some stitches in my head, so nothing really big.”
      But that wasn’t the only involvement Mourinho has had with car crashes.
      In 1985, long before Mourinho rose to prominence as a football manager, he was playing for Comercio e Industria in the Sebutal District League.
      Mourinho owns a modest Jaguar F-Pace which he is driven to training inCredit: Cavendish Press
      Rally-driving fan Mourinho says he doesn’t like driving in EnglandCredit: Jaguar
      After a post-training lunch, a team-mate headed to his car to go home.
      As he turned on the ignition the engine exploded, and Mourinho came to his rescue.
      The car was on fire and Jose pulled him out. It wasn’t about a question of pride, he was just glad to have saved his team-mate’s life.”Eladio Parades
      Spokesman Eladio Parades said: “The car was on fire and Jose pulled him out.
      “It wasn’t about a question of pride, he was just glad to have saved his team-mate’s life.”
      Nowadays, Mourinho is mostly seen in the passenger seat of the latest Jaguars.
      He is a brand ambassador for British manufacturer Jaguar who appeared to think they were Mourinho’s official spokesman.
      Mourinho is the face of British car manufacturer JaguarCredit: Jaguar
      He appeared in an advert filmed at the company’s factoryCredit: Jaguar
      Jaguar accidentally broke the news of Mourinho joining Manchester United in 2016Credit: Jaguar
      In 2016, when he was linked with the United job, the sponsor tweeted to congratulate Mourinho for his new role before it was announced.
      Jaguar had let the cat out the bag.
      But wherever Joes goes after he was sacked by Spurs, the coach will not be driving himself.

      “I don’t like driving in England,” he once said. “I have to be really focused, to drive on the other side of the road.
      “I enjoy my driving in Portugal. It annoys me that I don’t enjoy it here.
      “I have a driver now, so I can use the phone or watch a movie.”
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      Inside Man Utd’s amazing £400k team bus that has suede seats, 45 individual TVs, ovens, fridges and coffee machines

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      WHEN their bus is THIS good, no wonder they’re happy to travel in it.The likes of Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire love to live the plush life off the pitch.
      Man United’s pampered stars have their own super luxurious team bus
      A graphic shows the luxurious features the Van Hool TDX27 ASTROMEGA bus has
      And when you play for Man United, you can be assured that when you step on the pitch all efforts are made to ensure their top talents are well catered when they’re on club duty.
      That’s why bigwigs at the Red Devils forked out around £400k on a Van Hool TDX27 ASTROMEGA bus they had custom-built by the Belgium company.
      The bus, which famously came under siege in 2016 by irate West Ham fans before a game at Upton Park, boasts a number of features that’ll keep even the most idle footballers entertained.
      Size-wise, it’s quite gargantuan. Standing 13ft high, 46.27 feet long and 8.36 feet wide, the super bus cuts an imposing sight.

      Man United’s bosses splashed £400k on a custom-made Van Hool coachCredit: Eavesway Travel
      Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrara travel in style on the Van Hool TDX27 ASTROMEGA
      Paul Pogba takes his Mate tea with him on his coach journeysCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Built on two levels, the upper deck can seat 29 footballers and the lower deck holds nine.
      They sit on upholstered, luxury ecological microfibre Dinamica suede seats, which are made in Italy.
      On board there are 24 Blaupunkt TV monitors, most can be found in the seat backs, while others hang overhead.
      The players have the option of watching Netflix, DVDs and the TVs are hooked up to Sky.
      The downstairs level boasts seating for more team players and managementCredit: vanhool.be
      Man United’s Van Hool TDX27 ASTROMEGA is 13ft high, 46.27 feet long and 8.36 feet wideCredit: Eavesway Travel
      Players like David de Gea, Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic have the option of kicking back and watching Netflix, DVDs or Sky on TVs built into the seats or overheadCredit: Instagram / @paulpogba
      Alternatively, the bus has its own WiFi internet access, so Pogba and Co. can just listen to their Spotify instead.
      And if the players get peckish, they have plenty of options for making food.
      In the lower deck, there’s a kitchen fitted with two NEFF hot air ovens worth £770 each, a Panasonic microwave worth £630 and a Kenco single self-serve coffee machine costing £540.
      Also in the kitchen is a refrigerator, sink and taps, a hot water boiler-tap, as well as a coffee percolator and other catering basics.
      United’s team bus was attacked when it made it’s way to Upton Park for the last game at West Ham’s stadiumCredit: Reuters
      Man United’s Pogba loves sharing his coach journeys on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @paulpogba
      Juan Mata and former Red Devil Wayne Rooney pose look comfortable on board their team bus
      Either side of their seats are shatterproof double-glazed windows, handy for stray bottles that could be thrown as they arrive at away grounds around the country.
      Incidentally, the outside tinted window pane is made of glass, which is why it appeared shattered on that 2016 trip to East London.
      Finally, the bathroom is done aeroplane-style, there’s a small toilet and a washroom area.
      And while it’s not quite as plush as the rest of the bus, it’s still worthy of a Champions League team.

      There are 38 plush Italian-made ecological microfibre Dinamica suede seats on United’s busCredit: Eavesway Travel
      United’s team bus reportedly suffered £1,200 worth of damage in the West Ham attackCredit: –
      Jesse Lingard reacts to coming under attack at Upton ParkCredit: Instagram
      Right before United took the pitch at Upton Park in 2016, the players and management felt the force of fans pelting their coach with bottles as they drove along nearby Green Street.
      It was West Ham’s last game at the Boleyn Ground, so they clearly wanted to give themselves a memento.
      Jesse Lingard shared video on social media of the players taking cover as they came under attack.
      However, the bus stood firm, a couple of smashed windows later, and suffered a reported £1,200 worth of damage. That’s what £400k gets you.
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      Brazil icon Zico still drives the Toyota Celica he won 40 YEARS AGO for earning Man of the Match vs Liverpool

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      BRAZIL legend Zico still drives the Toyota Celica he won 40 YEARS AGO as his Man of the Match prize against Liverpool.
      The playmaker received the car for orchestrating Flamengo’s 3-0 demolition of the best side in Europe in the 1981 Intercontinental Cup, played in Japan.

      In 1981 Zico famously won a Toyota Celica for a man of the match performance against Liverpool in the Intercontinental CupCredit: Facebook: ZicoOficial

      Incredibly, some 40 years later, Zico still drives the Toyota CelicaCredit: YouTube

      Zico was the proud recipient of a Toyota Celica, worth around £8,000, gifted by the Japanese car giants after the game at the National Stadium in Tokyo.
      And the Brazilian icon still owns the motor today…. and even drives it around Rio de Janeiro.
      And he won’t be parted from it.
      He said: “I have already received many offers to sell Celica, but it never crossed my mind. 

      “It is a great trophy, a fantastic memory, it is the most important competition that Flamengo has won to date. 
      “The car is at home and working very well, everything normal. And it will stay there forever as long as I am alive.”
      SPONSORED CAR
      Between 1980-2014 Toyota were the official sponsors of the Intercontinental Cup, now better known as the World Club Cup.
      Normally, whoever was the best player on the pitch took a car home with them.

      Often, the man-of-the-match winner would sell the car and divide what it made between his team-mates.
      However, Zico wanted it as a keepsake.
      “Toyota wanted me to bring the car to Brazil anyway, because of the closed import at that time,” e later told Autoesporte.
      “And I really wanted to bring Celica as a trophy.”

      Toyota famously sponsored the Intercontinental Cup from 1980-2014

      Zico bamboozled Kenny Daglish and Co as Flamengo beat Liverpool 3-0Credit: Rex Features

      After the game Zico was presented with a Toyota Celica STCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Zico drives his Toyota Celica out of his garage
      IMPORT ISSUES
      Brazil’s strict import rules made it nearly impossible for Zico to bring his car back to his homeland
      Between 1976-90, it was only people who worked for embassies and consulates that were allowed to get vehicles from abroad.
      “In order to bring Celica in, I had to ask for help from some people, such as the Minister of Finance at the time, Francisco Dornelles, Carlos Langoni, president of the Central Bank, and Marcio Braga, who was president of Flamengo from 1977 to 1980,” Zico revealed.
      Zico played against Liverpool in 1981. However, he didn’t get his car until April 1983 after red tape was resolved.
      By that time, the midfielder was heading to Udinese to play in Serie A.
      Amusingly, the car he did get wasn’t the one that was sat on the running track at Tokyo’s National Stadium – the Celica ST.
      Zico was given an upgrade – the Celica 2.0 GT – the third generation of the model that boasted a 2.0 engine with 145 hp of power and 19 kgfm of torque.
      IN SAFE HANDS
      The 1982 World Cup star didn’t get behind the wheel of his Toyota until 1985, when he returned to Rio.

      Ironically, when Zico finally got his hands on the infamous Toyota Celica it was actually an upgraded model – the Celica 2.0 GTCredit: Instagram @zico

      Zico, seen behind the wheel of his Toyota Celica, has clocked around 70,000 miles in his 40-year-old car

      Flamengo legend Zico played 580 games for the club in two spells scoring 401 goalsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
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      For two years it was in the safe hands of his brother Edu.
      “He made very good use of Celica,” Zico joked.
      The motor is believed to have around 70,000 miles on the clock, and occasionally finds itself the showpiece in football museums in South America.

      And the Brazilian icon STILL loves to get behind the wheel of his cherished prize.
      But he does have one complaint.
      He said: “The steering is not hydraulic and is very heavy, so when I’m in Brazil and I want to do weight training, I go out driving Celica.” More