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      Inside Pep Guardiola’s £100m empire as Man City boss splits from wife – from £2.7m pad to ‘wrecked’ £460k car collection

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      FOOTBALL boss Pep Guardiola is used to dominating the football world, guiding Manchester City to trophy after trophy.But sadly, things off the pitch are not going so smoothly, following his reported split from wife Cristina Serra, who he has been with for more than 30 years.Pep’s wife Cristina has been at his side throughout his football careerCredit: GettyThe couple and their children have enjoyed lavish holidays over the yearsPep announced a sponsorship deal with Puma which is likely to have landed him a seven-figure pay dayCredit: PA:Press AssociationPep owns multiple luxury properties, has had numerous brand sponsorship deals and earns an eye-watering £19.7million a year from the Blues.But it remains to be seen how the couple, who wed in 2014, might split his fortune if they divorce, amid reports from Spain that they are still “cordial, stable and friendly”.It has been reported by Barcelona-based newspaper Sport that the pair came to a decision to separate in December while they were together in Pep’s homeland.Manchester City declined to comment about the split rumours.READ MORE CELEB FEATURESPep is said to have met his wife when he was just 18 years old, while Cristina was 16 and working in her family’s clothes store called Serra Claret.Both certainly have a good eye for the finer things in life, with Pep admitting it is his wife who often picks his pricey match-day outfits.Here we look at Guardiola’s gigantic £100million fortune, which includes a restaurant, luxury cars and a designer wardrobe that rivals most models.Stylish footballPep started off his career playing for Barcelona from the age of just 17, eventually debuting for their first team in 1990.Most read in FootballIt didn’t take long for him to be snapped up by fashion designers and by 18 he was modelling for designer Antonio Miro – which led to him meeting his wife.It was reported that every item from the Catalonian designer sold out just a few days after the event. Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferPep has guided Manchester City to huge successCredit: PAHe’s credited his wife with his style choices, which have always drawn attentionCredit: GettyIt is, perhaps, unsurprising that Pep has become known for his style at the Etihad Stadium, often sporting turtle-necks and branded jumpers instead of always going for stuffy suits. Among his outfits is his signature grey ‘hoodigan’, which was made by Theresa May’s favourite Italian designer Herno and reportedly costs £1,200.But’s he not always the one behind these iconic outfits.He said: “My wife is the best in the world at many things, but especially in fashion. So she says normally to me, don’t wear this or wear that, so I follow her.“I am smart enough to know that when people are much, much better than me, follow their advice, and hers is really good.”After retiring from his playing career, Pep made his name as a superstar manager at Barcelona and Bayern Munich before signing in 2016 for Manchester City, netting himself a mega pay-day.While at Bayern Munich, he was reported to be bringing in £15million per year, netting him a cool £45million for the three years at the Bundesliga club.Pep is currently paid £19.7million a year, in a newly-extended deal that expires in 2026.Pulling powerHe collaborated with Nissan… despite having dented many of his own carsCredit: NissanPep was an ambassador for the Qatar World CupCredit: AFPPep reportedly started on £12million back in 2016, and has topped his income up on the side with some smart sponsorship deals.His most eye-popping brand partnership is with Puma, who are also the kit sponsor for Manchester City, in a deal worth £650million.Guardiola is thought to have netted seven figures for the personal collaboration.Previous brand deals have included Nissan, clothing brand Gore-Tex and – more controversially – being an ambassador for the Qatar World Cup in 2022.Home gameHe lives in a £2.7million pad in Manchester, which is also part of a hotelCredit: MENThrough the flat he has access to an 18m poolCredit: instagramSince moving to Manchester back in 2016, Pep has made the city a home and splashed out on a truly lavish flat.He spent £2.7million on the luxury home in City Suites, which is said to be in the “most desirable address” in Salford.It isn’t hard for him to embrace his passion for fashion as it’s next to designer shops as well as high-end restaurants and wine bars. The unusual residence – considering most footballers in the area opt for a sprawling mansion in leafy Cheshire – is in a private section of a 16-floor hotel.The property gives Pep access to an 18-metre indoor pool, an exquisite spa and sauna facilities as well as a 24-hour gym. Other benefits included two private parking spots, a 24-hour concierge team, dry-cleaning services and access to a private executive lounge.  It’s not his only home. Pep also snapped up an 8,000-square-foot mansion in Pedarlbes, the most expensive area in Barcelona, for a mere £8.55million back in 2021.The gorgeous white house has breathtaking views of the city thanks to its position in the foothills of Sant Pere Màrtir mountain.It features a spacious living area, a high-end kitchen, a large private swimming pool and balconies across two storeys to take advantage of the picturesque landscape.While he has two luxurious homes, he hasn’t shied away from renting pricy places too. During a one-year sabbatical in 2012, he splashed out on a fancy New York flat that set him back £19,500-per-month and overlooked Central Park.The Upper West Side abode used to be the home of other celebs including X-Files actor David Duchovny and Barbra Streisand.It boasted four bedrooms, bathrooms, and a study where Pep was said to have learned and practised German before taking over at Bayern Munich.Food for thoughtHe is one of three investors in Tast Catala in ManchesterCredit: Instagram/@tastcatalaIt is currently helmed by a chef whose restaurants have won four Michelin starsCredit: Instagram/@tastcatalaAnd it’s not just homes that Pep’s acquired over the years.He is a co-owner of Tast Catala in Manchester. The eatery opened its doors in 2018 and now has chef Paco Perez – whose restaurants have four Michelin stars between them – at the helm creating the menus. The acclaimed establishment focuses on bringing a taste of the Costa Brava to Manchester and can host up to 120 diners.While it won’t break the bank to dine there, it’s certainly not cheap, with mains costing more than £20. Pep’s also invested in another passion of his: wine.It was reported in 2021 that he had forked out £200,000 on a Spanish vineyard’s finest vintage bottles and reportedly drinks a glass or two after football matches.Friends told The Daily Star that he spent as much as £500,000 on fancy reds including the very best Riojas, prized Priorat and Ribera del Duero labels.A source said: “His main interest is that of a collector of fine vintages, and he sees the value of them as investments… Not only does he enjoy a glass of wine, he really knows his stuff too.”Drive for successThe footie boss reportedly dented his pricey BentleyCredit: BentleyOutside of his property portfolio, Pep has invested in some rather expensive motors over the years. And while they’re said to lose money the second you drive them off, the football boss has certainly managed to lower the value even further with a series of bumps and scrapes.Since moving to Manchester in February 2016, Pep has damaged a series of cars collectively worth £460,000. They included a £200,000 silver Bentley, GTX700, a £150,000 Range Rover, an £80,000 black Mercedes GLE and a £30,000 Mini Cooper.A source said: “Pep is brilliant at many things, but driving doesn’t appear to be one of them, he has struggled with the roads in Manchester and had a couple of bumps.”Pep’s Manchester City recordAfter joining Manchester City in February 2016, Pep had his first season without winning a trophy since he went into club management.The team’s form declined in the second half of the season despite a promising start.Things started to look up in the 2017-18 season after Pep identified the issues in defence the team had. Pep guided City to a record-breaking 100 points and the title, earning him a contract keeping him at the club until 2021.Under his guidance, Manchester City have won the Premier League five times and the Champions League once.They’ve also taken home a FIFA Club World Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, two FA Cup wins, four Carabao Cups and two FA Community Shields.He has also been voted Premier League Manager of the Season four times.This season they are currently sixth in the Premier League, so it doesn’t look like Pep will be adding another title to the cabinet.Authors Lu Martin and Pol Ballus wrote in the 2019 book Pep’s City: The Making Of A Superteam: “Today he’s behind the wheel of his black Mercedes.”He has a reputation from his Barcelona days of being a hapless driver and this is his fourth car he has owned since coming to Manchester.“His wing mirrors don’t survive for long and he’s also managed to fill a diesel Range Rover with petrol and mangle a silver Bentley.”Time is moneyHe owns a series of expensive watches, which double as an investmentCredit: SuppliedHis expensive tastes don’t end with cars and clothes – he also owns an array of pricey watches.Among them was a Richard Mille (RM) RM 27-01 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal, which he was pictured with on a golf course, that costs around £590,000 due to there only being ten in the world.Other ultra-expensive timepieces seen on his wrist include a £455,000 RM 022 Tourbillon Aerodyne, a £75,000 RM 010 ‘Manchester City’ and the RM 004 All Gray, which costs more than £150,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESLast year Pep was seen wearing a RM 67-02 watch – they typically cost £228,000 but his timepiece was a United Arab Emirates edition, which is not for sale.He has also been seen sporting a £55,000 Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5905P and a £12,500 Rolex Cellini. 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      Ultimate Premier League table of last 25 seasons revealed with Sir Alex Ferguson’s impact on Man Utd laid bare

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      THE ULTIMATE Premier League table of the last 25 years has been revealed, laying bare Sir Alex Ferguson’s incredible impact on Manchester United.The incredible list shows that the Red Devils have been the most dominant force in English football since the start of the 1999/2000 season.Man Utd have been the dominant force in the Premier League over the last 25 yearsCredit: GettyIt shows the impact Sir Alex Ferguson had, with United’s form nosediving since his 2013 exitCredit: The TimesFergie had already United to five Premier League titles by that point — as well as their famous Treble.But he still had plenty left to give the Old Trafford faithful.Fergie went on to win eight more titles before quitting in 2013.And despite United’s dismal form since his exit, they are still top of the pile when it comes to the most games won, the least games lost and their average points-per-game ratio.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSince the turn of the century, which also ushered in a new millennium, United have won 59.9 per cent of their Premier League games.Stats from OLBG show they have draw 20.6 per cent of those, which means United have only lost 19.5 per cent too.That gives them an impressive points-per-game ratio of 2, putting them ahead of second-place Arsenal.The Gunners have collected 1.95 points in the same period, with a similar loss percentage of 20 but a smaller win rate at 57.4.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSComing in third are Chelsea with 1.94 points per game.The Blues have better loss stats than Arsenal at 19.9 but fall short with a win rate of 56.8.Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?Completing the top four are Liverpool, who are on 1.91 points per game.Man City, Tottenham and Everton take the next three spaces, which in the modern era completes the list of teams qualifying for Europe.Newcastle, Leeds and Aston Villa make up the rest of the top 10.They are followed by Leicester, Brentford, Blackburn and West Ham.Ipswich, Charlton and Brighton also beat the drop.While the bottom three features Bolton, Stoke and Southampton — who are coincidentally bottom of this season’s Premier League too. More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson would’ve booted him out the door by now, says Man Utd legend about club outcast

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      MARCUS RASHFORD would have been given the boot by now if Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge, claims former star Teddy Sheringham.The Manchester United forward has been tipped to leave Old Trafford this month after revealing he “wants a new challenge”.Marcus Rashford is available for transfer this monthCredit: ReutersAlex Ferguson would have got rid of Rashford by now, says Teddy SheringhamCredit: GettyRashford, 27, was subsequently dropped from the first-team squad by Ruben Amorim and is expected to leave on loan this month.Arsenal, AC Milan and Juventus are amongst the clubs linked, with United understood to be open to a permanent sale if their £40million valuation is met.He has made just four appearances since Amorim took charge in November, but former United striker Sheringham does not understand why he has not already moved on.Speaking to OLBG, Sheringham said: “I think the way he’s come out and said that ‘he’s ready for a new challenge’ is beyond me.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“When it’s one of your own from Manchester, a Manchester boy that should understand the privilege it is to play for United and where you’re at when you’re playing for United.“Every player in the world growing up still wants to play for United and he’s saying now that he wants a new challenge somewhere.“I don’t understand it! Fergie would’ve booted him out the door by now if he’d have said that while he was in his tenure. “He’s obviously going to go somewhere, but I think his days are numbered at United.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhy Rashford joining Arsenal is perfect fitBy Martin LiptonMARCUS RASHFORD is at a crossroads.But now the England star has to make the biggest choice he has ever faced – does he care about cash, or about his career?Rashford’s shock admission that he is “ready for a new challenge” after some two decades under the Manchester United umbrella has altered the dynamic around his future.That Rashford might not fit the blueprint of Ruben Amorim – who has now responded to Rashford’s comments – was not exactly a surprise.The Portuguese coach prefers a 3-4-3 formation but appears to have settled on Rasmus Hojlund as his starting central striker and wants two “narrow” inside forwards, with the width coming from the wing-backs.Rashford has always wanted to play through the middle but is often at his best exploiting spaces out wide – and that skillset does not necessarily suit the way Amorim wants to play.Even so, going public with his evident dissatisfaction at being bombed entirely from the squad for the Manchester derby was a major move, even if he vowed there would be “no hard feelings” if he does leave his boyhood club.In truth, Rashford has been leaving United almost from the moment he signed that new £325,000 per week contract in 2023.Something was broken in his connection to the club. His form dropped, his threat dissipated, his issues with the hierarchy deepened.When Erik ten Hag dropped him for hosting a birthday party after a derby defeat, and he later pulled a sickie to miss the FA Cup game with Newport, it felt even then that the writing was on the wall.The facts suggest the love affair has ended. After scoring 30 in all competitions to earn that new deal, he has scored just 15 in the 18 months since it was signed.Amorim’s arrival seems merely to have accelerated what was increasingly inevitable.Now, though, it is up to Rashford to determine what his future will bring.If it is only about the money, then his options might be somewhat limited.It is hard to see a Prem rival coughing up the same £16.9m annual salary – although Rashford’s comments have probably knocked £20m-plus off any transfer fee.But Real Madrid have their fill of big-money strikers and Barcelona’s budget remains restricted by LaLiga financial controls.In Europe, then, that probably leaves PSG – but a move to a one-club league.Or, in the wider world, he could follow the likes of Ivan Toney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Firmino and Co and head to the Saudi desert. Lucrative, yep. Certainly a different environment – and that may be exactly what Rashford both wants and needs. But the football? Not in a million years.What Rashford needs, above all, is to be able to play for trophies and showcase his talents.There is no better stage than the Premier League – which has far more global eyeballs on it than any other domestic competition.And in that Premier League there is one club crying out for a goalscoring No 9, especially if he can also play down the left channel to balance out the side and widen its threat.Rashford has always been more Longsight than London.Yet Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta, might be the perfect fit.The Gunners’ lack of a proper scorer is one of the major factors many fans feel has hurt their title challenge this year.Gabriel Jesus has never been a natural finisher, while Kai Havertz is still a converted midfielder.And while the link-up between Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka makes their right flank deadly, faith in Gabriel Martinelli on the left is waning.There have not been too many who succeeded at Arsenal after leaving United – although Danny Welbeck was not a flop.Rashford has all the attributes to change that history, if he can reproduce what everybody knows is inside him.And by breaking free, giving himself the chance to start all over, Rashford can make a point to Amorim that will resonate for a very long time.Rashford has reportedly made his team-mates furious with his revelation that he wants to leave.Borussia Dortmund could take him off United’s hands following reports they have held talks with his agent.BBC look back on Sir Alex Ferguson’s career in two part documentary More

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      Jorginho ‘begins negotiations’ over Arsenal exit as ex-Chelsea defender tasked with convincing Italian to join

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      FLAMENGO reportedly want to sign Jorginho in a free transfer from Arsenal this month.The 33-year-old’s Arsenal contract expires in June and he is yet to agree terms for an extension.Jorginho is wanted by Brazilian side FlamengoCredit: GettyNow that he is within the final six months of his deal, Jorginho is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any club abroad.Flamengo are understood to be among his potential suitors, but club officials want the midfielder to join sooner rather than later.Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte claims the Serie A giants are pushing to sign Jorginho this month.However, they do not want to pay a transfer fee.Read More in FootballThat means they will have to rely on Arsenal releasing him early.Flamengo have proposed a three-year deal to Jorginho.Reports last week claimed that Jorginho’s representatives held preliminary talks with Palmeiras.However, it is believed that no formal offer was discussed between the Brazilian side and Arsenal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFormer Chelsea full-back Filipe Luis has already spoken with Jorginho to reaffirm the position he will have in the team.Jorginho joined Arsenal in a £12million transfer from Chelsea two years ago.Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player Ratings (2)The Italian has since made 70 appearances for the Gunners. More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Chelsea vs Bournemouth latest plus updates from Forest vs Liverpool and Brentford vs City

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns TONIGHT with some huge matches taking place under the lights.Manchester City travel to the Gtech Community Stadium as they look to take advantage of Brentford’s recent dip in home form.Elsewhere, Chelsea host Bournemouth and Graham Potter takes charge of his first game at the London Stadium as West Ham welcome London rivals Fulham.Later, Nottingham Forest take on Liverpool in a blockbuster top-of-the-table clash.Kick off times: 7.30pm/8pm GMTTV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…West Ham vs Fulham team newsGraham Potter confirmed that Niclas Fullkrug suffered a ‘significant’ injury against Aston Villa and the German could be out for ‘months’.That leaves Potter short a striker and he may get creative with the position rather than starting Danny Ings. Potter mentioned Mo Kudus and Lucas Paqueta as potential options up front.For the visitors, Marco Silva said both Sander Berge and Rodrigo Muniz will face late fitness tests.Berge has not played since December 22 while Rodrigo scored in the win against Watford but picked up a knock in that game.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs Bournemouth team newsFor the Blues, Enzo Maresca confirmed that Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Noni Madueke are all fit and ready to play if called upon.The Cherries have a lengthy injury list and one key player will definitely be missing out – no 1 keeper Kepa is not allowed to face his parent club.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNottingham Forest vs LiverpoolWow – what a huge game this could be in the Premier League title race.Certainly not a sentence I was expecting to write about Nottingham Forest at home to Liverpool when the fixture list was released.But Forest are top of the form table – winning six matches in a row – and have won seven of their last eight.Nuno has the Tricky Trees on fire as opponents continue to struggle to deal with their physicality and organisation, as well as they quality.Liverpool ended a bad week with a routine win against Accrington Stanley but tonight is a massive test for Arne Slot’s team.They were poor against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup in midweek and were lucky to escape with a draw against Manchester United last week.Was last week just a blip or are the wheels coming off?Forest are the only team to beat Liverpool in the Premier League this season, remember…Copy linkCopiedBrentford vs Man CityThere continues to be a lot of noise coming out of Man City off the pitch but have they turned a corner on it?Pep Guardiola’s side have now won three in a row – scoring 14 and conceding one – even if one of those wins came against Salford City.City were superb against a hapless West Ham in their last Premier League game, with Erling Haaland back on the scoresheet and Phil Foden enjoying one of his best performances of the season.They play Brentford at a good time. The Bees have picked up just four points since December, last time out with a 5-0 win at Southampton.Thomas Frank’s team then suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup at the weekend, although it was a heavily changed XI.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedWest Ham vs FulhamThe Graham Potter era is underway at West Ham with the former Brighton and Chelsea boss set to take charge of his first Premier League game as Hammers boss.His first game came at Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Friday night and although they lost that game, West Ham looked a much more coherent side.Fulham are having a decent season but now need to start stringing some wins together.Marco Silva’s side are unbeaten since November 23, but have only picked up 12 points in eight Premier League matches since then – winning two and drawing six.They were impressive against Watford in the FA Cup last week.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs BournemouthThe Blues may have secured an easy 5-0 win against Morecambe at the weekend but it hasn’t been plain sailing in the Premier League in the last couple of weeks.Having reached second in the league following five consecutive wins between November and December, Chelsea have now gone winless in FOUR games.Games against Everton, Fulham, Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace have yielded just two points and two goals, making this one against Bournemouth a must win.But that will be easier said than done.Bournemouth are in the middle of a sensational run of their own and are now unbeaten in NINE in all competitions. Five Premier League wins and three draws have sent them up to seventh in the table and they will go level on points with Chelsea should they win.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWelcome!Hello everyone and a warm welcome to those of you tuning in (very) early for our Premier League blog.We have a packed schedule tonight – and the rest of the week – and will bring you every bit of action, all the goals and all the talking points from around the ground.Chelsea vs Bournemouth (7.30pm)West Ham vs Fulham (7.30pm)Brentford vs Man City (7.30pm)Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool (8pm)Credit: RexCopy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal ‘will sign Martin Zubimendi at end of season’ after pipping Liverpool in transfer for Real Sociedad star

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      ARSENAL have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi at the end of the season.The midfielder has been targeted by several top Premier League clubs in recent months.Arsenal have won the race to sign Martin ZubimendiCredit: GettyBut the Gunners have won the race for his signature and will trigger his £51million release clause, report the Daily Mail.Arsenal wanted to sign the Spaniard immediately but Real Sociedad refused to let him go before the end of the season.Zubimendi was courted by the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City in the summer but did not want to leave.Arsenal were understood to not be in contention then, although Mikel Arteta has been sounding out a move for his compatriot for the last 12 months.READ MORE ON ARSENALArteta signed Mikel Merino in the summer to add to his midfield options, with Jorginho and Thomas Partey out of contract in the summer.Zubimendi played a role in Spain’s Euro 2024 success in the summer and came on in the final against England.He has won 15 caps for his country and also helped Real Sociedad qualify for the Champions League last season.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArsenal have been tipped to sign a forward this month given injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, but Arteta said the club will not rush into transfers.Most read in FootballHe said: “We are actively looking in the market to improve the squad. That’s been like that since day one.”How Spurs can destroy Arsenal’s title hopes with Ange Postecoglou ‘wheels of chaos’ tactic More

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      Tony Book dead at 90: Legendary former Man City captain and manager dies as club lead emotional tributes

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      FORMER Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book has died aged 90.The ex-full-back played 315 times for City between 1966 and 1974.Tony Book won the FA Cup in 1969Credit: PA:Press AssociationBook, left, cemented himself as a Man City legendCredit: GettyHe won four major trophies as the club’s skipper, before later going on to have three stints as manager.City have posted an emotional tribute to their club icon.Their statement read: “It is with huge sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of former Manchester City captain and manager Tony Book, aged 90.”A true Club legend in every sense of the word, Tony made 315 appearances for City in total between 1966 and 1974, scoring five goals.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn their website, they added that Book was “Mr Manchester City”.Book’s career was largely influenced by fellow City icon Malcolm Allison.He was managed by Allison at hometown team Bath City, before following him to Toronto in 1964.When Allison landed the Plymouth Argyle job, he made Book his first signing at Home Park.Most read in FootballAmazingly at the age of 30, this was Book’s first taste of League football.Two years later he joined City in a £17,000 deal, after Allison had taken a job as Joe Mercer’s assistant.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferWith City, Book won the First Division, FA Cup, League Cup and Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup.He was also named Football Writers’ Footballer of the Year in 1969, sharing the award with Tottenham icon Dave Mackay.And George Best once named Book as his most difficult-ever opponent.In 1973, Book took temporary charge of City while still a player.Book played as a full-back for CityCredit: RexHe retired the following year aged 39 to work as Ron Saunders’ assistant, before landing the manager gig six months later when Saunders was sacked.One of his first games in charge saw City beat Manchester United 1-0, in a game that effectively relegated their rivals.Book won the League Cup as boss in 1976, before being replaced by Allison in 1979.He soon returned in the 1980s, and worked in a variety of roles across the club.The City icon worked as a youth coach, before stepping in as caretaker boss in 1989 and 1993 – while he also made up part of Peter Reid’s coaching staff.READ MORE SUN STORIESFollowing his coaching career, Book was named Honorary President of the club.He is survived by wife Sylvia, and kids Tracey and Anthony. More

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      Dejan Kulusevski eats SEA MOSS and hangs out in sauna as day in the life of Tottenham star revealed in video

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      TOTTENHAM winger Dejan Kulusevski has given fans a glimpse into his training regime – including snacking on sea moss and spending time in an oxygen chamber.Kulusevski joined Tottenham from Juventus four years ago and quickly established himself as an important first-team player.Dejan Kulusevski showed fans a day in his life, starting with breakfast at the training groundCredit: X @SpursOfficialHe was filmed eating sea moss from a jarThe winger then went for a gym sessionCredit: X @SpursOfficialNow comfortably settled into life in London, the 24-year-old has given fans a look at a day in his life, starting with breakfast at the training ground.After arriving at Hotspur Way, the Sweden international signed some shirts before getting changed into his training kit and making his way into the dining room.After eating some scrambled eggs, avocado and a bowl of fruit, he tucked into a spoonful of SEA MOSS from a jar.He said: “Here we have the speciality – sea moss. Contains 92 0f 102 essential minerals.”Read More in FootballSpeaking to team-mate Son Heung-min across the table, he then went on to say: “Don’t look at me, you tried this last year!”Kulusevski then completed an interview for Sky Sports before starting work in the gym.After his work-out, the winger went into a hyperbaric chamber – a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised room to help the body heal – for around 45-50 minutes to recover.He then did some recovery work in the pool and spent 15 minutes in a sauna.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe spent 45 minutes in a hyperbaric chamberCredit: X @SpursOfficialKulusevski concluded his morning session in an ice bath alongside team-mates James Maddison and Radu Dragusin.The Tottenham stars were fed chicken and salad for lunch before leaving the ground.Ange Postecoglou praises hosts Tamworth after hard-fought FA Cup win But rather than going home straight away, Kulusevski made a surprise appearance at a local community centre to give gifts out to children alongside Lucas Bergvall.The winger went on to score for Tottenham in their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United two days later.Spurs subsequently booked their spot in the semi-finals with a 4-3 win.Kulusevski ended the training day in the ice bathCredit: X @SpursOfficialHe enjoyed lunch before leaving the training groundCredit: X @SpursOfficialKulusevski made a surprise appearance at a local community centre to give gifts out to childrenCredit: X @SpursOfficial More