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      Man Utd starting line-up could have included Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney in 2013

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO and Gareth Bale were close to joining Manchester United in 2013 – before Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement scuppered the plans.United legend Patrice Evra revealed Sir Alex wanted to re-sign Ronaldo, four years after he left for Real Madrid in a then-record £80million deal.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could have been back at Man Utd much sooner than this summer
      Manchester United could have boasted arguably the deadliest attack in world football if Sir Alex Ferguson had stayed on for another year
      And the legendary Red Devils boss also worked on trying to land Gareth Bale from Tottenham at the same time.
      But then Ferguson – who had just won the Premier League title – was forced to confirm to his players that he would in fact be retiring.
      With that went United’s hopes of landing the pair, especially Ronaldo who was keen and eventually got his comeback move this summer, and wrecking what would have been a stunning attack as they combined with Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney.
      Former left-back Evra said on the UTD Podcast: “I remember there was a lot of media saying Ferguson will maybe retire next year, and he said, ‘Patrice, I will never retire. I will be here another ten years’.
      “He then said: ‘My target is I’m 99 per cent sure we will have Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. I just need these two players to win the Champions League again. Ninety-nine per cent.’
      “And to be fair, when I speak with Cristiano, I ask him and he said yes to the boss, and was coming to join United. He told me this.”
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      As a result, Bale joined Ronaldo at Real Madrid in a world-record move, winning four Champions Leagues together with Los Blancos.
      David Moyes came in at Old Trafford and signed Marouane Fellaini instead.
      But here is how Manchester United could have lined up if Fergie had decided to give it one more year…David De Gea
      The Spanish stopper had only arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and endured a shaky start to life in the Premier League.
      But he got his hands on the title, playing 28 times in the 2012-13 campaign – still the only league title of his career, eight years on.
      Antonio Valencia
      Originally signed as a right-winger from Wigan in 2009, Valencia by this point had moved back into the right-back role to replace Gary Neville.
      An attacking full-back, he remained a mainstay in the side until his final season, where he featured just six times as a result of injuries before joining L.D.U. Quito in his homeland of Ecuador.
      Rio Ferdinand
      Four teams managed to concede fewer goals than United during their title-winning campaign of 2012-13 – including sixth-placed Everton.
      But the steely partnership of Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic remained a force to be reckoned with for one more season before both players left.
      Nemanja Vidic
      The pair played a combined 755 times for Manchester United and won five Premier League titles together, laying the foundations for a solid defence.
      One more season under Ferguson could have made it six.
      Patrice Evra
      Evra was another United hero of the later Ferguson years to leave the club 12 months after the Scot.
      The Frenchman featured on 273 occasions for the Red Devils in the Premier League but went on to enjoy success with Juventus before ill-fated spells at Marseille and West Ham.
      Manchester United won their record 20th league title in 2012-13 – Ferguson’s final season in chargeCredit: PA:Press Association
      Michael Carrick
      Carrick was a stalwart for United in the 2012-13 campaign, featuring 36 times in the league.
      He would stay on as a player right through until 2018, when he hung up his boots and took on a coaching role at the club which he has just left.
      Paul Scholes
      Scholes announced his first retirement at the end of the 2010-11 season but just six months later he performed a U-turn because of an injury crisis at Old Trafford.
      Sir Alex managed to convince him to stay on for an extra year, helping him win his 11th Premier League title before the pair left together – although if Ferguson had stayed on, he may well have been able to get Scholes to do the same, even if he did turn 39 that season.
      Gareth Bale
      Bale was simply unplayable for Tottenham in the 2012-13 season and was destined for a mega-money move – the big question was where he would go.
      The Welshman scored 21 Premier League goals in that stellar campaign and could well have joined United instead of Real Madrid, where he has won nine major trophies.
      He re-joined Spurs on loan in 2020-21, but failed to hit the heights he set before and is now back in the Spanish capital.
      Wayne Rooney
      Now Derby County boss Rooney made 27 league appearances for United in 2012-13 – the future Manchester United captain and record goalscorer only played fewer times once in a Premier League campaign at Old Trafford.
      He was held on to by the club that summer and captained them to victory in the 2016 FA Cup before settling for spots on the bench in the League Cup and Europa League finals under Jose Mourinho the following year.
      Cristiano Ronaldo
      Sir Alex was determined to sign Ronaldo after his performance for Sporting Lisbon against United in August 2003 – he ensured he got the Portuguese teenager to sign and took him under his wing.
      He made 292 appearances in a United shirt, scoring 118 goals, before earning the move to the Bernabeu in 2009 where he kicked on to new levels but it could have been very different if Ferguson had not retired.
      Fortunately for the Stretford End, the Portuguese legend did return to Old Trafford in August after re-joining the club from Juventus.
      Robin van Persie
      Ferguson lured Van Persie to Old Trafford in 2012 and the Dutchman proved to be the missing piece in his jigsaw as he featured in every game of the league campaign.
      Van Persie smashed in 26 goals along the way, including that stunning volley against Aston Villa, to wrap up United’s record 20th title – and it would could easily have been more if he had Bale and Ronaldo either side the following year.
      Gareth Bale was wanted that summer after his electric performances for SpursCredit: AFP More

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      How Man Utd could line-up against Young Boys with Donny van de Beek and Dean Henderson CONFIRMED to start

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League, which allows Ralf Rangnick to heavily rotate his team.And the 63-year-old German has CONFIRMED that keeper Dean Henderson and outcast midfielder Donny van de Beek WILL start the match.
      Rangnick recorded his first win as United manager against PalaceCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      The German could field a heavily rotated side
      Just TWO who started in the 1-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace could keep their place.
      Both Victor Lindelof and Jadon Sancho could start for the Red Devils against Young Boys.
      Henderson will be in between the sticks, while Luke Shaw, Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could make up the rest of the defensive shield.
      Nemanja Matic could partner Dutchman Donny van de Beek in the heart of the midfield.
      And veteran Juan Mata could be handed a rare start in behind the striker.
      Rangnick could rely on a youthful but effective frontline.
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      Sancho could be joined in attack by academy products Anthony Elanga and Mason Greenwood.
      Alternatively, Amad Diallo could come into the front three to hand Sancho a rest.
      The trio of Edinson Cavani, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial have all been ruled out for the game as they continue their recoveries from injury.
      Speaking about Cavani and Varane ahead of the match, the Man Utd boss said: “They both cannot play tomorrow but they were part of the traning session today. Edi even yesterday, Rapha it was the first time he was on the pitch with the team.
      “If everything goes well I expect them both back in full training next week so from Monday they will be participating in all training sessions.
      “They’re both top players. Of course we would be happy to have them on board as soon as possible but, especially with Rapha and his injury record in the past, we need to make sure that we will have him until the end of the season, so it is also about sustainability and not only getting him fit as soon as possible.
      “It would be great to have both players available as soon as possible, but obviously for the rest of the season.”
      When asked about Martial he then added: “Anthony trained on Saturday and half an hour after he had pain on his knee.
      “We had meeting with medical department and we agreed he should try to recover. We need to make sure he reduces pain in next few days and hopefully have him back training next week.”
      Rangnick has admitted he would have loved to hand Phil Jones some minutes having not played for almost two years.
      After the Palace win, Rangnick said: “It’s perfectly possible we bring some fresh players because the next game is coming up on Saturday, an away game at Norwich.
      Diallo could be handed some minutes in United’s frontline with the Prem club already through to the knockouts
      “It is possible, we will speak about that tomorrow at Carrington.
      “The problem is we can only play players who are in the Champions League list. For example, Phil Jones, whom I would love to give game-time on Wednesday after his long-term injury, unfortunately, he is not on the list, so we have to put our focus on players who will be allowed to play.
      “It is possible, I don’t know if we play a completely new 10 players because I don’t know if we have enough players on the list but it’s definitely possible we could play with some new players.”

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      Inside Lewis Hamilton romances, including Nicole Scherzinger, Danielle Lloyd, Rita Ora, Barbara Palvin and Rihanna

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      WHEN you live life in the fast lane, you tend to attract the world’s most glamorous women.Over the years, Lewis Hamilton has transcended F1 and found himself on the showbiz circuit thanks to a slew of high-profile relationships.
      Lewis Hamilton has never had any problems attracting the ladiesCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The 36-year-old, believed to be worth over £230m, has dated supermodels and pop stars – but without properly settling down.
      Today, he’s even more desirable and could clinch a record eighth World Championship if he finishes ahead of rival Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      Here’s a rundown of the beauties Lewis has had on his arm.
      DANIELLE LLOYD
      When Lewis was a teenage driver, he dated Celebrity Big Brother housemate Lloyd in 2002.
      They met at celebrity haunt 10 Rooms, and had a steamy six month romance that fizzled out because of the long-distance between the pair.
      The two remained friends, and he was there to see her crowned Miss England in 2004.
      She has also cheered Lewis on at Silverstone in recent years.
      Hamilton dated Danielle Lloyd in 2002Credit: Refer to Caption
      Lloyd enjoyed a brief six-month fling with Hamilton that petered out because of the long distanceCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Hamilton and Lloyd are said to still be friendsCredit: Refer to Caption
      JODIE MA
      Lewis was allegedly dating Jodie Ma, the daughter of disgraced Hong Kong businessman Ma Bo-kee, at the same time he romanced Lloyd.
      Jodie and Lewis reportedly met at the Cambridge School of Arts, and dated for four years.
      However, their romance came to an end in 2007, but they reportedly stayed friends after.
      “The only problem with my job is that I don’t get to see her enough,” Lewis once said of Jodie. “She’s my best friend and we speak everyday.”
      Jodie Ma, left, met Hamilton when he was a teenager at Cambridge School of ArtsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      LOTTA HINTSA
      Because of his field, it makes sense that Lewis would be linked to the the daughter of McLaren’s former doctor Aki Hintsa.
      It also wasn’t any harm that she is a former Miss Finland, and drop-dead gorgeous.
      The pair were often seen hanging out together, and reports suggested they were an item.
      However, Lotta denied the claims and said they were just good friends.
      Stunning Lotta Hintsa is the daughter of the former McLaren team doctor Aki HintsaCredit: Instagram @lottanakyva
      Lotta Hintsa also happens to be a former Miss FinlandCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Hintsa has always denied that she dated HamiltonCredit: Instagram @lottanakyva
      VIVIAN BURKHARDT
      The Miss World beauty had a quick fling with the racing driver before she was reportedly dumped for Nicole Scherzinger in 2008.
      Burkhardt claimed that Lewis invited her to his tax-haven home in Switzerland before whisking her off to the Cannes Film Festival to show off his conquest on the red carpet.
      Then, just weeks later, he was spied with the Pussycat Dolls beauty on his arm, which left the Grenadian stunner devastated.
      Miss World contestant Burkhardt was seeing Hamilton until he dumped her for Nicole ScherizingerCredit: AFP – Getty
      NICOLE SCHERZINGER
      Perhaps the love of his life, or the one that got away, Lewis and Nicole were on and off for seven years before they split again in 2016.
      It was love at first sight for the pair when they at the MTV VMA’s, but the F1 champ admitted that his car collection always came first.
      “My cars are my babies,” he revealed.
      “I used to say, when I had a girlfriend, ‘I’m taking one of the girls out, so you can come if you want, but you come second when it comes to the cars.”
      Nicole Scherzinger had an on/off romance with Hamilton for seven yearsCredit: Instagram @nicolescherzinger
      But Hamilton reportedly dumped Scherzinger because his car collection came firstCredit: Instagram @nicolescherzinger
      It is often said that Scherzinger was the one that got awayCredit: Instagram @nicolescherzinger
      RIHANNA
      In 2015, Lewis and the Umbrella singer became inseparable, and they were spotted flirting up a storm in Barbados and then New York.
      Again, he played the friends card. “You know, I’ve known Ri for a long time,” he told E!
      “We’ve been friends for a while. We get to hang out every now and again…”
      But rumours swirled that the pair wanted to take their friendship to the next level, before Rihanna decided she didn’t want to tie herself down, according to reports.
      Rihanna and Hamilton were inseparable in 2015Credit: Getty – Contributor
      The pair even went to Barbados together to enjoy a carnivalCredit: Splash News
      RITA ORA
      Post Scherzinger, Lewis seemed to have a thing for pop stars.
      The Ritual singer was said to be infatuated with Lewis back in 2016, and they were seen working in a music studio together in 2017.
      And on the weekend of his 31st birthday, Ora was spotted cheering him on at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      The pair never confirmed their relationship, but appeared to enjoy spending time together.
      Hamilton, pictured with Rita Ora, has always had a thing for pop starsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Ora was said to be infatuated with Hamilton and cheered him on at the Abu Dhabi Grand PrixCredit: Instagram @ritaora
      Ora was said to be infatuated with Hamilton and cheered him on at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
      However, Ora and Hamilton’s relationship didn’t last longCredit: Instagram @ritaora
      BARBARA PALVIN
      The Hungarian model and Victoria’s Secret Angel was first seen partying with Lewis after the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017.
      Then a year later Hamilton uploaded a video of the two walking down a corridor on Instagram in Budapest that fueled rumours they were an item.
      They even went for a romantic sushi dinner, as they looked to be getting on like a house on fire.
      Palvin was also linked with Neymar, until she finally settled down with US actor Dylan Sprouse.
      Barbara Palvin is a Hungarian supermodel who was linked to Hamilton
      Palvin and Hamilton were seen looking cosy at various eventsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Palvin was also once linked Neymar Jr
      WINNIE HARLOW
      The supermodel, who suffers from skin condition vitiligo, was spied getting cosy with Hamilton in 2016 at the GQ Awards in London.
      Canadian stunner Winnie and Lewis then stepped out together at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York in 2018.
      Again, Lewis has said they’re friends – but the flirting in public said otherwise, according to reports.
      Harlow suffers with the skin condition vitiligoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Hamilton and Harlow went to the CFDA Fashion Awards together last yearCredit: Getty – Contributor
      They say they’re friends, but Hamilton and Harlow have often been seen flirting in each others’ companyCredit: AFP or licensors
      SOFIA RICHIE
      The daughter of ‘All Night Long’ crooner Lionel Richie, Sofia and Lewis started dating after she had a fling with his mate Justin Bieber.
      In 2017, the pair were always pictured together – with the 14-year age gap seemingly not causing any issues.
      And they even shared a penchant for fashion, when they attended Paris Fashion Week that same year.
      But she moved on and now dates Scott Disick – best known for his relationship with Kourtney Kardashian.
      Sofia Richie is the stunning daughter of singer Lionel RichieCredit: The Mega Agency
      Hamilton and Richie shared a love of fashion, attending Paris Fashion Week togetherCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Richie dated Hamilton’s mate Justin Bieber before she began seeing the F1 aceCredit: The Mega Agency
      NICKI MINAJ
      Minaj and Hamilton kept us all guessing about their relationship status.
      Are they friends? Were they more? The pop princess and the boy racer were first seen in 2016 at an Alexander Wang fashion show.
      Then, they stepped out together at the TommyXLewis Launch Party in New York in 2018 and were reportedly holding hands.
      Days later they were spotted in the same hotel in Dubai, and shared a quad bike ride soon after that.
      Nicki Minaj and Hamilton have kept us guessing on their relationship status for yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Minaj was seen holding hands with Hamilton at the TommyXLewis Launch Party in New York in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      VERONICA VALLE
      Glamour model Valle kicked up a fuss in 2018 when she claimed Hamilton was obsessed with threesomes and hated people using his toilet.
      She also alleged that Hamilton was harsh on her about her weight, and tore into ex Scherzinger.
      “Lewis is such a strange character,” she told The Sun On Sunday.
      “He’s Jekyll and Hyde. He can switch moods very quickly and sometimes that would come about just because somebody used the wrong toilet.”
      Stunning Veronica Valle claimed Hamilton was obsessed with threesomesCredit: Instagram @dam_vero
      Valle called Hamilton a “Jekyll and Hyde” character in an interview with The Sun On SundayCredit: Instagram @dam_vero
      Valle also revealed Hamilton hated anyone using his toiletCredit: Instagram @dam_vero
      ZAHRA ELISE
      In 2019, Hamilton was linked to bikini model Zahra Elise – and the pair were seen together at Los Angeles petrol station.
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      And they looked super close – with Hamilton’s hand placed on Zahra’s neck as she ran her hands through her hair.
      But again, reports have suggested the pair are in the friends’ zone before anything else happens yet.
      Hamilton certainly is a ladies’ desire.
      Zahra Elise is the latest model being linked to Hamilton
      According to reports, Elise used to be a jet mechanic in the US Navy
      Elise and Hamilton were spotted looking adoringly at each other in Los Angeles
      JASMINE SANDERS
      During the 2019 F1 season, Hamilton was romantically linked to Jasmine.
      He was a guest at Paris Fashion Week, when he was spotted grabbing dinner with the American model.
      But Hamilton hit back at reports that he was dating her.
      “It’s a sad world when a man cannot have female colleagues or friends without the media making it seem something it isn’t,” Hamilton wrote on Instagram.
      Jasmine Sanders was linked to Hamilton in 2019Credit: Instagram
      Sanders is nicknamed the Golden Barbie on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      VIKTORIA ODINTCOVA
      Russian model Viktoria confirmed she and Lewis were an item at one point, when he was single.
      “We had different types of relationship,” the 26-year-old told RT.
      “At a certain period of time it was romantic. He was courting me. But then this relationship evolved into friendship.
      “I live in Russia and he lives abroad, we just became friends who can message each other and send holiday greetings.”
      Russian model Viktoria Odintcova admitted a romance with Lewis Hamilton
      Odintcova said her relationship with Hamilton fizzled out because they lived in different countries
      CINDY KIMBERLY
      Spanish model and ex-Justin Bieber girlfriend Cindy was a reported love interest in 2019.
      She was seen out and about in Barcelona with Lewis back in 2019, but she later revealed her cats and mum were her priority.
      She told Europa Press: “For now we are friends, I do not rule out anyone in general.
      “All friendships are open to love, my heart is 70 per cent occupied.
      “It is due to my cats and my mother.”
      Spanish model Cindy Kimberly dated Justin BieberCredit: Instagram
      Kimberly was spotted with Hamilton enjoying a night out in BarcelonaCredit: Instagram
      FLORENCE MUELLER
      Mueller, who is a dead-ringer for Hamilton’s ex-girlfriend Scherzinger, appeared on the scene in 2020.
      She enjoyed a yacht trip with the F1 champ in Corsica in late 2020, with cameras capturing the pair on board.
      However, sources close to Mueller insisted they weren’t a couple.
      An insider said: “Lewis and Florence aren’t dating, they’re just good mates.
      “She joined him on the boat as part of a group of pals with Lewis.
      “They get on but there’s nothing romantic going on between them at the moment.”
      Florence Mueller is a Nicole Sherzinger lookalikeCredit: Twitter
      Mueller partied with Hamilton on a yacht in CorsicaCredit: Twitter
      CAMILA KENDRA
      Back in August, Hamilton was linked to model and social media influencer, Camila.
      She sparked rumours the pair were more than friends by sharing a picture taken in his home wearing his shirt in an Instagram post.
      The Dominican Republic stunner was previously in a relationship with Tyler Cameron, a reality TV star off US show The Bachelor.
      Kendra has recently been linked to Chelsea star Ben Chilwell.
      Camila Kendra is a social media influencerCredit: INSTAGRAM/CAMILA KENDRA
      Kendra now reportedly dates Chelsea star Ben Chilwell
      JANET GUZMAN
      Most recently, OnlyFans star Guzman was subject of romance rumours with Lewis.
      The model boasts over 1.9 million followers on Instagram, as well as around 43,000 likes on OnlyFans.
      They met at the Met Gala this year, and reportedly she went with him to his hotel room.
      However, a spokesperson shot down their alleged tryst.
      “While we don’t formally comment on Lewis’s personal life, Janet and Lewis are just friends and she was part of a larger group that went to the hotel for a few drinks after the Met,” they said.
      OnlyFans model Janet Guzman was seen with Lewis Hamilton after the Met Gala in New YorkCredit: Instagram
      Guzman was said to be a friend of Hamilton’s after being seen entering his hotel roomCredit: Instagram More

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      How Man Utd could line-up against Young Boys with Donny van de Beek and Dean Henderson CONFIRMED to play

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League, which allows Ralf Rangnick to heavily rotate his team.And the 63-year-old German has CONFIRMED that keeper Dean Henderson and outcast midfielder Donny van de Beek WILL start the match.
      Rangnick recorded his first win as United manager against PalaceCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      The German could field a heavily rotated side
      Just TWO who started in the 1-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace could keep their place.
      Both Victor Lindelof and Jadon Sancho could start for the Red Devils against Young Boys.
      Henderson will be in between the sticks, while Luke Shaw, Eric Bailly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could make up the rest of the defensive shield.
      Nemanja Matic could partner Dutchman Donny van de Beek in the heart of the midfield.
      And veteran Juan Mata could be handed a rare start in behind the striker.
      Rangnick could rely on a youthful but effective frontline.
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      Sancho could be joined in attack by academy products Anthony Elanga and Mason Greenwood.
      Alternatively, Amad Diallo could come into the front three to hand Sancho a rest.
      The trio of Edinson Cavani, Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial have all been ruled out for the game as they continue their recoveries from injury.
      Speaking about Cavani and Varane ahead of the match, the Man Utd boss said: “They both cannot play tomorrow but they were part of the traning session today. Edi even yesterday, Rapha it was the first time he was on the pitch with the team.
      “If everything goes well I expect them both back in full training next week so from Monday they will be participating in all training sessions.
      “They’re both top players. Of course we would be happy to have them on board as soon as possible but, especially with Rapha and his injury record in the past, we need to make sure that we will have him until the end of the season, so it is also about sustainability and not only getting him fit as soon as possible.
      “It would be great to have both players available as soon as possible, but obviously for the rest of the season.”
      When asked about Martial he then added: “Anthony trained on Saturday and half an hour after he had pain on his knee.
      “We had meeting with medical department and we agreed he should try to recover. We need to make sure he reduces pain in next few days and hopefully have him back training next week.”
      Rangnick has admitted he would have loved to hand Phil Jones some minutes having not played for almost two years.
      After the Palace win, Rangnick said: “It’s perfectly possible we bring some fresh players because the next game is coming up on Saturday, an away game at Norwich.
      Diallo could be handed some minutes in United’s frontline with the Prem club already through to the knockouts
      “It is possible, we will speak about that tomorrow at Carrington.
      “The problem is we can only play players who are in the Champions League list. For example, Phil Jones, whom I would love to give game-time on Wednesday after his long-term injury, unfortunately, he is not on the list, so we have to put our focus on players who will be allowed to play.
      “It is possible, I don’t know if we play a completely new 10 players because I don’t know if we have enough players on the list but it’s definitely possible we could play with some new players.”

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      Russia star Kokorin was offered ’16-hour sex marathon’ by porn star if he completed her Euros challenge

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      A TOP porn star offered Russian footballer Aleksandr Kokorin 16 hours of sex… providing he scored two goals at Euro 2016.Alina Eremenko, 26, better known by her nickname Hennesy, promised the unusual treat for the striker.
      Porn star Alina Eremenko promised a treat if Aleksandr Kokorin can scoreCredit: CEN/ Alina Henessy
      Hennesy lowered the bar for Kokorin but he still could not score two goalsCredit: CEN/ Alina Henessy
      Kokorin failed to score at Euro 2016 as Russia were knocked out without a single winCredit: EPA
      Hennesy initially said Kokorin would need to notch five goals in the Russian Premier League to score with her but then went on to lower the target to two at the Euros.
      Kokorin, who played for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg at the time but now plies his trade at Fiorentina, only scored two league goals during the entire 2015/16 season.
      And he could not live up to Hennesy’s offer as he failed to score at the Euros in France.
      Hennesy, who has won the porn industry’s equivalent of an Oscar for her adult movie roles, had made the promise on a video during Russia’s opening game of the tournament when they drew 1-1 with England.
      Back in 2016, she said: “If he scores five goals, I promise him a 16-hour long night with me, so he can score for six hours straight.”
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      When he then managed just one goal in the final 10 games of the domestic season, she later reduced it to a brace of goals at the Euros.
      But Kokorin did not find the back of the net once at the European Championships as Russia drew with England before losing to Slovakia and Wales.
      Hennesy, from the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur in far-eastern Russia’s Khabarovsk Krai region, won an Adult Video News Award for Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production in 2015.
      Kokorin has gained 48 caps for Russia and was named in the Russian squads for Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as well as Euro 2016.

      Alina Eremenko won an Adult Video News Award for Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production in 2015 and offered Kokorin 16 hours of sexCredit: CEN/ Alina Henessy
      Kokorin’s lack of goals at the Euros saw him fail to live up to Hennesy’s stipulationCredit: EPA
      Alina Eremenko often posts saucy snaps of herself on her Instagram accountCredit: Instagram @alinahenessy
      He has netted 12 goals for his country but only one has come at a major tournament – in a 1-1 draw with Algeria at the World Cup seven years ago.
      After spells at Sochi and Sparta Moscow in the Russian Premier League he then joined Fiorentina in January of this year.
      But he has been a bit-part player for the Serie A side, appearing just seven times in 12 months. More

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      F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has an amazing £13m car collection, including a £4m Shelby and a £1.6m Pagani Zonda 760 LH

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      TO be Lewis Hamilton for a day.The F1 ace has amassed a £300m fortune that allows him to indulge in the best boys’ toys around.
      Lewis Hamilton has amassed a £300m fortune from motor racing and sponsorshipsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton’s wealth means he can afford life’s greatest luxuries and has a £13m car collectionCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      And boy does the racing legend know how to spend it – splashing his cash on the best cars that could earn him the title of ultimate celebrity petrol head.
      The eco-warrior equalled Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles last season and after a thrilling win in Saudi Arabia last night he can claim a record eighth crown this Sunday in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      But away from the track, Hamilton, 36, has an equally impressive fleet of cars worth around – wait for it – £13MILLION.
      Of course, being a driver, he’s a car fanatic and collects everything from supercars to vintage classics that he divides between two garages – one in Monaco and another in LA.
      He said previously: “I don’t know anything about wine. I don’t know a huge amount about art. But what I do know is cars, and I’m very particular about them.
      Amusingly, so they keep their value, when Hamilton doesn’t want to drive them back home – he reportedly has a tow-truck that comes to pick them up from whatever restaurant or club he’s at. Here we take a look at just some of his extravagant collection:
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      PAGANI ZONDA 760 LH
      The rarest motor in Hamilton’s possession is a £1.6m Pagani Zonda that was made entirely for him.
      The exterior and interiors are purple, and at the request of the sports star he opted for a manual gearbox instead of the usual sequential one.
      His reasons? Because he hated getting behind the wheel of it initially.
      “The Zonda is terrible to drive!” he once said.
      “It’s the best-sounding car I own, but handling-wise it’s the worst.”
      That could be why in 2015 Hamilton got in an accident that caused some significant damage to the cherished motor.
      Hamilton’s Pagani Zonda cost him £1.6m but he hates driving itCredit: Rex Features
      1966 SHELBY 427 COBRA
      The highest valued car in Hamilton’s collection is this stunning classic.
      Believed to be worth around £4m, it’s a rare sight – unless you’ve seen the racer cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway in LA.
      Hamilton was often spied taking his ex-missus Nicole Scherzinger for a spin in this beauty, which would have him standing out from the crowd.
      A 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra is Hamilton’s most expensive car worth £4mCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      LAFERRARI
      Every car aficionado worth their weight in salt owns this £1m Ferrari – another collector’s item that rises in value as the years go by.
      Capable of reaching a top speed of 217 mph, the LaFerrari can hit 0-62 mph in just 2.4 seconds, meaning it’s Hamilton’s fastest car he owns.
      Footballers including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Son Heung-min also drive this frighteningly fast motor that must be just like handling a racing car.
      A £1m Ferrari La Ferrari is a must for any car collection, including HamiltonCredit: Xposure
      MERCEDES-AMG PROJECT ONE
      Lewis has already got his hands on a Project One, that’s not even supposed to be out till next year.
      He was heavily involved in the production of the plug-in hybrid sports car that’s capable of hitting a top speed of 217mph.
      Only 275 are going to be released at a cost of around £2m.
      Make that 274 now, since Hamilton has one.
      Hamilton has managed to get his hands on a £2m Mercedes-AMG Project One ahead of its 2021 release
      Hamilton was heavily involved in the production of the Project OneCredit: AFP or licensors
      MERCEDES-AMG SLS BLACK
      He already owned a SL Black Series, so why not add the SLS, right?
      Hamilton, who clearly has a need for speed, added this supercar to his garage probably because it’s the fastest Mercedes in production.
      Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine that produces 622bhp – the SLS can reach a top speed of 196 mph.
      It also hits 0-60 in just 3 seconds – making it the ideal car for Hamilton to get his thrills off the track with. For a price tag of £230k, it’s just what you’d expect really.
      Driving for Mercedes has its perks for HamiltonCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton regularly shares images on social media alongside Mercedes motorsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      MCLAREN P1
      Despite splitting with McLaren’s racing team, Hamilton can’t have felt too aggrieved with his former employers because in 2015 he added a £2m P1 to his extensive list of rides.
      The P1 has a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, which is twinned with an electric motor that means the supercar has a total power and torque output of 903 bhp and 980 Nm of torque.
      In real talk that means it’s fast and powerful, can hit a top of 217 mph and 0-60mph in under 2.7 seconds.
      In 2015 Hamilton added a £2M McLaren P1 to his list of ridesCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      The McLaren P1 is capable of hitting 0-62 mph in just 2.7 secondsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton didn’t hold any grudges with McLaren despite splitting from the team and drives their car still on the streets of MonacoCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      1967 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500
      The second classic car that’s part of his fleet, fans of the Hollywood movie Gone In 60 Seconds might recognise this motor as looking to similar to one of the Eleanor models from the film.
      Hamilton had his customised by Oklahoma shop Classic Recreations for additional cost.
      At auctions, these can fetch up to £750k, and you can bet Hamilton’s is in tip-top condition. That said, we doubt he’ll ever sell it.
      BEST OF THE REST
      When the Mercedes-Maybach 6 came out in 2016, Hamilton made sure he got his hands on the concept car.
      The 2×2 coupe is completely electric, and can run up to 200 miles before it’ll need recharging.
      Hamilton also has another Mercedes – the Maybach S600, which is a luxurious chauffeur’s car with a partition separating the front seats from the back.
      Both those motors have a combined worth of around £800k.
      And Hamilton doesn’t mind swapping four wheels for two – sometimes taking his £6,500 Honda CRF450RX Motocross Bike around the dirt tracks of California.
      Then there’s also his Maverick X3 dune buggy that would’ve set him back around £20k, that’s also electric in theme with his eco-warrior status.
      Hamilton is a fan of the Maverick x3 dune buggy worth £20kCredit: 2017. All rights reserved.
      Nicole Scherzinger used to ride with Hamilton on his buggyCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton also has a penchant for motorbikesCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Mohammed Bin Salman owns a £230m French chateau called ‘world’s most expensive house’, featuring its own aquarium

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      CROWN Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is now the proud owner of Newcastle United.However, he will hope recent results improve as the Magpies look to avoid the drop with Eddie Howe now installed as boss.
      The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Bin Salman bought this French Chateau for £230mCredit: Reuters
      The most incredible feature is its meditation room that features an aquariumCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The Chateau Louis XIV is the world’s most expensive homeCredit: Reuters
      And you can bet there isn’t a better house in the world to watch his team from, when he’s in stunning home in France.
      His Chateau Louis XIV is modelled on 17th-century French castles, but was built between 2008-11 in Louveciennes, near Versailles.
      Before the 36-year-old prince bought the palace, Kim Kardashian once considered it as a venue for her wedding to Kanye West.
      Join SunSport in marvelling at Bin Salman’s luxury abode – that features an astonishing aquarium.
      KEEPING IT QUIET
      When Bin Salman purchased the Chateau Louis XIV – he didn’t want anyone to know about it.
      He carefully concealed his ownership by using shell companies in France and Luxembourg.
      But after further investigation it turned out those companies are under the Eight Investment Company umbrella – a Saudi firm that’s managed by the head of prince’s personal foundation.
      Emad Khashoggi, the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, developed the property – bulldozing the original 19th century castle and rebuilding it with 21st century amenities.
      In fact, it is so hi-tech – fountains, sound systems, the lights, and air conditioning are all controlled by iPhone.
      Gold is a common theme throughout the lavish palaceCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The grounds span 57 acresCredit: PA:Press Association
      The wine cellar can store up to 3,000 bottlesCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      There are two swimming pools at the property, one indoors, one outCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Fancy expensive art decorates the wallsCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Bin Salman also has his own nightclub, should he wish to entertain guestsCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      THE SPECS
      The most incredible feature of Chateau Louis XIV is its meditation room, or chilling room inside the castle’s moat.
      It features a transparent underwater chamber, something you might see in a James bond film, that has sturgeon and koi swimming around.
      Other lavish features include a statue of Louis XIV made of expensive Carrara marble overlooking the 57-acre grounds.
      In terms of comfort, there are 10 bedroom suites, a huge reception room with a 52ft-high painted dome ceiling, a library, as well as a wine cellar that can store up to 3,000 bottles – enough to toast success with Newcastle.
      It also has indoor and outdoor pools, a private cinema, a squash court, two ballrooms, and a nightclub.
      Kim Kardashian came to inspect the palace in 2014 as a potential wedding venueCredit: 2014 Marc Piasecki

      No expense was spared designing the palace from scratchCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The staircases feature gold leafCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The indoor swimming pool is in the basementCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Fountains are operated through an app on an iPhoneCredit: 2014 Marc Piasecki
      HEY BIG SPENDER
      In 2015, King Salman threatened to go over his limit on his American Express Centurion Card.
      He spent £452m on a 440 ft super-yacht – bought from a Russian tycoon after being wowed by it while on holiday France.
      Feeling that it looked a bit bare and needed some decorating, he then acquired Leonardo Da Vinci’s £350m Salvator Mundi masterpiece and is believed to have installed the painting on the mega boat.
      However, it is the Chateau Louis XIV that required the most fuss.
      Town officials who worked with designer Khashoggi revealed it became an obsession – likening construction to the building of the Palace of the Versailles.
      Chateau Louis XIV was one of three extravagant purchases by Bin SalmanCredit: AFP – Getty
      Emad Khashoggi, the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, developed the homeCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Like its inspiration the Palace of Versailles, all aspects of its design are over the top and of the highest qualityCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
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      “Like in Versailles, that was way over the top too, and like Louis XIV, he achieved something really quite incredible.”
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      Man City owner Sheikh Mansour ‘tried and tried’ to buy Liverpool but couldn’t deal with ‘difficult’ owners

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      GRAEME SOUNESS has claimed Sheikh Mansour tried to buy Liverpool before he invested his billions into Manchester City.Amanda Staveley, the financier behind the 2008 purchase of the Eastlands club is said to have confessed the bid in a Dubai restaurant.
      Liverpool fans might wonder what might have been had Sheikh Mansour taken overCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      According to Souness, the Emirati-backed bid to buy Liverpool fell apart as Tom Hicks and George Gillett blocked the sale.
      Souness, who won five league titles and three European Cups with the Reds, recalled on Sky Sports: “I went to Dubai, 12, 13 years ago.
      “I walked round the hotel with my wife and my son and went to the Nobu restaurant which was empty just after lunch.
      “On the way out someone came over and introduced themselves, then a lady came over and she introduced herself as Amanda. ‘I’m a Liverpool supporter,’ she said.
      “During the conversation she said, ‘I’m responsible for taking the Abu Dhabi family to Man City’ and I said, ‘but five minutes ago you said you were a Liverpool supporter – why did you not take them to Liverpool?’
      “She said, ‘I tried and I tried but Gillett and Hicks were so difficult to deal with, they just walked away in the end’.”

      The American businessmen were hugely unpopular with the Anfield faithful during their three-and-a-half years in charge of the Reds.
      In January 2008, a spat with Rafa Benitez saw their approval ratings plunge even further and fans protested amid news that Middle Eastern interests were evaluating a takeover bid.
      Dubai International Capital, controlled by Sheikh Mansour’s father-in-law Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, were thought to be behind a move to buy Liverpool at that stage as well as a year earlier, before Hicks and Gillett came in.
      Liverpool were ultimately taken over by Fenway Sports Group in 2010.

      Credit: PA:Press AssociationAmanda Staveley is said to have revealed why the bid was blocked More