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      Lionel Messi’s $9m Miami apartment has lift for car he’s bought ahead of potential transfer to Beckham’s MLS side

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      LIONEL MESSI has reportedly already laid down roots in Florida should Inter Miami continue their interest in the Argentinian star. The ace, 35, is currently playing for French club Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.
      Lionel Messi has reportedly bought an apartment at the Porsche Design Tower – which boasts stunning views of the Miami coastlineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Lionel Messi may decide to head across the Atlantic to see out his playing daysCredit: AFP or licensors
      The tower contains a lift for residents’ carsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A showhome from Porsche Design Tower’s grand opening reveals the luxury withinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Messi could eventually have his heart set on a move to MLS.
      He told Spanish TV station La Sexta earlier this year: “My plan is to give all I can for the club at the moment.
      “I would like to play in the United States and experience life and the league there, but ultimately come back to Barcelona in some capacity.
      “I’m not thinking too far ahead in the short-term and just want to see how the season finishes.”
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      According to Madrid-based radio station Cadena Ser, Messi has already made his first move towards Miami with the purchase of a luxury apartment in the city.
      A pad worth at least $9million was reportedly purchased by the Argentine in 2021.
      The swanky Porsche Design Tower, completed in 2017, sits on the Sunny Isles beachfront in Miami.
      Branded by the German supercar manufacturer of the same name, the building boasts three car lifts allowing residents to park their vehicle on the same floor as their suite.
      The forward is said to prefer to school his three kids Stateside while seeing out his playing days.
      Flats inside the tower feature grandiose living areasCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Messi could decide to mix with the great and the good of Miami inside the luxury buildingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Such an opportunity would heighten talk of a move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      Last season, they finished 11th in the MLS Eastern Conference while being linked to a wealth of star names.
      Blaise Matuidi and Gonzalo Higuain joined Inter during the 2020 campaign and Olivier Giroud was reportedly offered an apartment in Porsche Design Tower to tempt him into a move.
      Messi is heading to the World Cup with Argentina this fall and has already netted 21 times in 20 appearances for club and country this season.
      The showhome’s dining room shows off the typical decor of the apartment blockCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Messi is reportedly considering a move to MLS in 2023Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Porsche Design Tower was opened in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Man Utd Premier League winner looks unrecognisable 15 years later as he rides on a bike outside modest home

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      THIS ex-Manchester United star and Premier League winner looks unrecognisable as he rides around on a bike outside his modest home.The 36-year-old has ditched his gelled hair and shaved face for a slick-looking beard for his ride around on two wheels.
      The former Man Utd ace was spotted out and about on a bikeCredit: SPLASH NEWS
      The 36-year-old has a Premier League and Champions League medal to his nameCredit: SPLASH NEWS
      He was wearing shorts and leggings, and a grey beanieCredit: SPLASH NEWS
      He was snapped taking a spin outside a modest house.
      And the ex-Red Devil in question? Chris Eagles.
      Eagles joined Man Utd aged just 14 in 2000, and went on to play six times for the Red Devils.
      He also dated Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe during a stormy on-off relationship.
      When he was 15, he was called into Sir Alex Ferguson’s office for a dose of the infamous hair-dryer treatment.
      Eagles played for Manchester United from 2003 to 2008Credit: PA:Press Association
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      Speaking to Ladbrokes, he recalled the meeting with the legendary boss, saying: “I drove a car somewhere when I was 15 and Sir Alex found out about it and called me in his office. I was petrified.
      “It’s the worst experience ever because you don’t know what he’s going to do.
      “I can remember standing outside of his office, sweating, going red.
      “He used to have a folder where he used to keep his notes. It was a hard-back.
      “Every time he walked past me he used to just slap me on the head with it – all in good humour obviously.
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      “He was just a great manager, a great guy, and that’s how he got his respect.”
      The dad-of-two, who won the Premier League AND Champions League, retired from professional football in January 2020.
      He made 74 Premier League appearances, scoring seven goals.
      Eagles played most of his games in the Championship though, featuring 223 times for Bolton among others.
      His last club was Oldham Athletic, making 18 appearances for the League Two club. More

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      Man Utd Premier League winner looks unrecognisable 15 years later as he rides around on a bike

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      THIS ex-Manchester United star and Premier League winner looks unrecognisable as he rides around on a bike.The 36-year-old has ditched his gelled hair and shaved face for a slick-looking beard for his ride around on two wheels.
      The former Man Utd ace was spotted out and about on a bikeCredit: SPLASH NEWS
      The 36-year-old has a Premier League and Champions League medal to his nameCredit: SPLASH NEWS
      He was wearing shorts and leggings, and a grey beanieCredit: SPLASH NEWS
      He was snapped taking a spin outside a modest house.
      And the ex-Red Devil in question? Chris Eagles.
      Eagles joined Man Utd aged just 14 in 200, and went on to play six times for the Red Devils.
      He also dated Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe during a stormy on-off relationship.
      When he was 15, he was called into Sir Alex Ferguson’s office for a dose of the infamous hair-dryer treatment.
      Eagles played for Manchester United from 2003 to 2008Credit: PA:Press Association
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      Speaking to Ladbrokes, he recalled the meeting with the legendary boss, saying: “I drove a car somewhere when I was 15 and Sir Alex found out about it and called me in his office. I was petrified.
      “It’s the worst experience ever because you don’t know what he’s going to do.
      “I can remember standing outside of his office, sweating, going red.
      “He used to have a folder where he used to keep his notes. It was a hard-back.
      “Every time he walked past me he used to just slap me on the head with it – all in good humour obviously.
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      “He was just a great manager, a great guy, and that’s how he got his respect.”
      The dad-of-two, who won the Premier League AND Champions League, retired from professional football in January 2020.
      He made 74 Premier League appearances, scoring seven goals.
      Eagles played most of his games in the Championship though, featuring 223 times for Bolton among others.
      His last club was Oldham Athletic, making 18 appearances for the League Two club. More

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      Inside Jake Paul’s insane car collection that includes a £165k Lamborghini Huracan, and a custom-wrapped £81k Tesla

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      WHEN YouTuber Jake Paul made it, the first thing he did was treat himself to his dream car.He splashed £165,000 on a brilliant blue Lamborghini Huracan and immediately posted an emotional video on social media sharing his delight about his expensive purchase.
      YouTuber Jake Paul boasts an insane collection of expensive carsCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      Paul shows off his ‘dream car’ – a Lamborghini HuracanCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      But that’s not the only amazing motor Paul, who will square up to MMA fighter Ben Askren on Saturday, has in the garage of his Los Angeles mansion.
      Here’s his fine collection of cars in full.
      LAMBORGHINI HURACAN, £165,000
      In 2018, Paul, 25, treated himself to a flashy supercar.
      And his bright blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante really is the most lavish thing he’s been seen behind the wheel of.
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      Although he had to wait six months to get his hands on one, when it arrived the social media influencer declared it his ‘dream car’ and shot a video revealing his ’emotion’ that driving a Lambo was about to become a reality.
      Performance-wise, when Paul took it for a spin, he wouldn’t have been disappointed either.
      Boasting 631bhp, it’s capable of reaching 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 212mph.
      Boxer Paul splashed on a £165,000 Lamborghini in 2018Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      The motor in brilliant blue stands out among his carsCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      TESLA MODEL X, £80,000
      In Los Angeles, electric vehicles are all the rage amongst Angelinos.
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      And the wealthier ones are now swapping their Toyota Prius for a much-more stylish Tesla Model X.
      Paul, said to be worth £26million, got his custom-wrapped by West Coast Customs Design – who famously looked after a host of celebs on MTV’s Pimp My Ride.
      The one-of-a-kind car also has carbon accents and sandblasted details, meaning it stands out from the crowd.
      The Tesla Model X owned by Paul, worth £80,000, was custom-wrapped by West Coast Customs DesignCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      Here’s how Paul’s wrap looked before it was custom-wrappedCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM, £360,000
      It’s not all fast or eco-friendly cars for Jake.
      The internet personality has also been seen showing off a classic Rolls-Royce Phantom in white.
      It was a make he was first seen driving back in 2018 alongside brother Logan, when the pair appeared at a celeb bash in a gold Ghost model.
      Smitten by the luxury of it, Jake added a £360,000 Phantom to his collection. And why not.
      Paul first became acquainted with the Rolls-Royce brand in 2018Credit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      A few years later Paul was seen with his own £360,000 Rolls Royce PhantomCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul
      TOYOTA TACOMA, £40,000
      Nothing beats going off-road.
      That’s why Paul also has a sturdy SUV in his Toyota Tacoma in white that would’ve cost him around £40,000.
      A standard Tacoma boasts a 2.7-liter I-4 engine producing 159 HP and 180 lb-ft of torque.
      Judging by his Instagram, it’s Paul’s go-to motor when he wants to have some fun.
      Paul loves to go off-road and has a Toyota Tacoma in his garageCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      FORD FOCUS RS, FROM £22,000
      After he scored success with West Coast Customs Design with his Model X, Jake returned with his cherished Ford Focus RS.
      Originally, he had it wrapped in black. But he wanted a change – and what he got was something completely different.
      It really is a showstopper and even has his name inscribed on the Continental tyres that were fitted new.
      Because of its colours, he nicknames the car ‘Rainbro’.
      One of Paul’s most cherished cars is his £22,000 Ford Focus RSCredit: YouTube
      West Coast Customs design gave the Focus a complete makeover and he has now nicknamed the motor ‘Rainbro’Credit: YouTube
      DODGE RAM FROM £40,000
      Continuing his love of trucks, Paul has also been spied behind the wheel of a Dodge Ram 1500.
      The all-American SUV is reasonably priced with a starting price of just £40,000 – and the boxing star made sure he got the Black Ops model, inspired by the American Armed Services.
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      A powerful vehicle, latest models have a 3.6L V6 engine producing 305bhp.
      Maybe after dominating the boxing world, Paul wants to join the army?
      Favoured by the American Army Services and Jake Paul, the Dodge Ram is another favourite truck of the social media influencerCredit: Instagram / @jakes.garage
      Paul has reportedly amassed a fortune of around £14millionCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul More

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      Seven players who quit Man City and became world class including Kasper Schmeichel, Jadon Sancho and Adrien Rabiot

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      JUST five years ago, Jadon Sancho was a relative unknown quitting Manchester City’s academy to try his luck at Borussia Dortmund.Getting £7million for the young Englishman, then just 17, appeared good business.
      Jadon Sancho was allowed to leave Man City for just £7m in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Sancho went on to become one of the most-feared wingers in the worldCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Sancho is earning big bux at UnitedCredit: Getty
      But with hindsight being 20/20, it may be one of the biggest transfer blunders ever – up there with Chelsea getting rid of Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.
      Fast forward to 2022 and England international Sancho joined City’s local rivals United after the club agreed a £73million deal plus add-ons.
      The now-22-year-old star isn’t the only player City let slip through their fingers… we take a look at seven of the biggest names, starting with that man.
      JADON SANCHO
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      SANCHO quit the Etihad in 2017 for just £7m – with no senior appearances under his belt.
      At the time, very little was known of him – despite being part of England’s Under-17 World Cup-winning squad that year.
      Sancho quickly broke into the Dortmund first-team and has never looked back.
      In all, the winger was involved in 89 goals in just 104 Bundesliga games, breaking into the England squad in the process and bagging a spot in the Euro 2020 group where he unfortunately missed a penalty in the final shoot-out.
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      He joined United last summer in a £350,000-a-week deal and despite a slow start to life back in England, he is finally beginning to show his class on a regular basis.
      Sancho is thriving under new boss Erik ten Hag, turning out on the left-hand side.
      KASPER SCHMEICHEL
      Schmeichel was allowed to slip through City’s fingers early in his careerCredit: EPA
      SCHMEICHEL made ten first-team appearances for City early on in his career, despite being loaned out five times.
      Following temporary deals at Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff and Coventry, the Dane joined Notts County permanently in 2009.
      The goalkeeper then worked his way up the Football League to join Leicester via Leeds.
      Schmeichel was an integral member of the ‘Fearless Foxes’ squad who shocked the world to win the 2015-16 Premier League title just a year after surviving relegation with their ‘Great Escape’.
      Now Schmeichel – much like his dad, Peter, before him – is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers on the planet and played a starring role in Leicester’s FA Cup triumph in 2021.
      He now plays in France at Nice.
      ADRIEN RABIOT
      Rabiot quit Man City’s academy to join PSG – where he won 16 trophies – in 2008Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      THE Frenchman was all-too briefly part of City’s youth squad in 2008.
      But he was allowed to slip through the club’s fingers and join Paris Saint-Germain.
      There, Rabiot won 16 trophies, including four Ligue 1 titles – before moving to Juventus in 2019.
      Rabiot won the Serie A title in his debut season and enjoyed a return to top form under Andrea Pirlo after stagnating a touch under Maurizio Sarri.
      Man City were linked with signing Rabiot on a free in the 2018-19 season – only for the France star to opt for Juve instead.
      Rabiot could’ve pulled a Sancho and joined rivals United in the summer but stayed with the Old Lady.
      KIERAN TRIPPIER
      Trippier joined Man City’s youth ranks at the age of nineCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      TRIPPIER joined City’s youth ranks in 1999, aged just nine – but played just ONCE for the senior team, in a friendly against Barcelona.
      The right-back was loaned out to Barnsley for two years, before joining Burnley permanently.
      After one impressive season – where he quickly became renowned as one of the league’s best crossers – he joined Tottenham.
      Trippier snapped up a starting spot in the team, leading to Kyle Walker joining Man City, with his career on the up until 2018.
      The right-back was one of the star’s of the 2018 World Cup, leading England to the semi-final – where he scored a stunning free-kick to give fans hope of reaching the final.
      Trippier created more chances than any other player at the tournament in Russia, but quit Spurs a year later after a tough season to join Atletico Madrid.
      After helping England reach the Euro 2020 final and Atletico win the LaLiga title last term, he moved back to Blighty to sign for Newcastle in the January transfer window.
      He was named captain by Eddie Howe and scored crucial free-kicks in wins against Everton and Aston Villa, but suffered a foot injury.
      Trippier continues to star for Newcastle, who are currently sat inside the top four.
      DANIEL STURRIDGE
      Sturridge enjoyed the best years of his career away from Man CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      STURRIDGE kicked-off his career at City – scoring six times in 32 games.
      Often deployed on the right-wing, the 32-year-old left in search of a central role – joining Chelsea in 2009.
      Sturridge underwhelmed at Chelsea, but did help the Blues win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup (twice) before being sold to Liverpool in 2013.
      In his debut season at the Reds, starring alongside Luis Suarez, Sturridge helped fire Liverpool launch an unlikely title bid only to fall just short – after Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip – before being sold in 2019.
      He was let go in March 2020 by Turkish side Trabzonspor before finding himself a club in Australian top-flight outfit Perth Glory.
      Sturridge left the Aussie club in 2022.
      JASON DENAYER
      Denayer was never given a chance by Guardiola and has gone on to shine for Lyon and BelgiumCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      DENAYER was snapped up by big-spending City in 2013 after impressing as a youngster in his native Belgium.
      But he never got a look-in in the first-team and was loaned to Celtic, Galatasaray and Sunderland – winning league titles in Scotland and Turkey – before being sold to Lyon in 2018.
      Since heading to France, Denayer has been a first-team regular for both club and country, helping guide Belgium to the No1 spot in the world rankings.
      Denayer, still only 26, now has 33 caps for his country having missed out on the 2018 World Cup squad as his career stalled at the Etihad.
      But Denayer had his revenge, helping Lyon thump Man City in the Champions League quarter-finals back in 2020.
      He is now a free agent.
      BRAHIM DIAZ
      Brahim Diaz is likely to become a world superstar as he progressesCredit: AFP or licensors
      PERHAPS not world class yet, Diaz is showing all the signs of being a superstar in the making.
      Diaz played 15 times for City – with just five of those coming in the Premier League.
      The forward was sold to Real Madrid in 2018, where he played 21 times scoring twice.
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      Diaz was loaned to AC Milan for the 2020-21 – where he scored seven times in 39 matches, with his stay at the San Siro extended until 2023.
      Still just 22, Diaz has helped Milan win Serie A and still has plenty of time to prove City wrong yet again. More

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      This Champions League winner looks unrecognisable after he came out of retirement to join new club

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      THIS former Champions League winner looks unrecognisable after coming out of retirement to play in his native country of Ghana. The 38-year-old is better known for his trophy-laden spell at Inter Milan.
      The Champions League winner plays for Hearts of Oak in GhanaCredit: TWITTER: SADDICK ADAMS
      He won eight major titles with Inter between 2008 and 2012.
      That includes two Serie A titles and a Champions League.
      The 84-cap former Ghana international retired from professional football in 2019.
      That was after an unsuccessful spell with Albacete.
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      But after three years out, new-look Sulley Muntari signed for Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak back in February.
      Muntari will see out the remainder of the season with the local team and has appeared 11 times so far.
      And he has ditched his usual short hair for a longer look with a beard.
      The former Portsmouth ace and FA Cup winner isn’t the only high profile former Ghanaian to return to his native country to play.
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      Asamoah Gyan – who has 109caps and 51 international goals – played for Legon Cities FC.
      Muntari’s younger brother Sulley Muniru is also a professional footballer.
      The 29-year-old has been playing for FK Minsk in Belarus.
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      Erling Haaland posed in Arsenal kit as a kid as Gunners fans joked ‘he’s coming home’ before £51m Man City transfer

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      ARSENAL fans were sent wild when an old picture of Erling Haaland in a Gunners kit was posted on social media this year.The 22-year-old sensation left Borussia Dortmund in the summer for a bargain £51million move to champions Manchester City.
      A young Erling Haaland pictured in an Arsenal shirtCredit: Twitter / @chriswheatley_
      Haaland ended up moving to Man City from Borussia Dortmund for £51mCredit: Getty
      Manchester City appeared to always be in pole position for his signature, with Haaland reportedly jetting to Monaco for talks on several occasions before his switch.
      But an old photo posted to Twitter by Football.London’s Chris Wheatley last season caused quite the stir among Arsenal fans.
      In the snap Haaland can be seen wearing a yellow Gunners away kit with matching shorts.
      The kit is dated from the 2010-11 season, and was also used as the away kit for the next two campaigns, but it’s unknown when the picture was taken.
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      Nevertheless some fans joked it was a sign that Haaland could have been heading to the Emirates this summer.
      But none will be complaining about the addition of Gabriel Jesus instead, with the Brazilian firing Arsenal to the top of the league.
      One excited supporter wrote on social media at the time: “He’s coming home then.”
      Meanwhile another said: “He’s a Gooner through and through.”
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      Others called for Haaland’s Norway team-mate Martin Odegaard to help get a deal over the line, with one writing: “Agent Odegaard.”
      Unfortunately for Arsenal fans, Haaland did end up opting for Man City instead.
      He’s scored an incredible 22 goals in just 16 games under Pep Guardiola.
      And if wearing a shirt was anything to go by, last year the goal machine was spotted wearing Leeds United shorts as he signed fans for autographs. More

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      Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor could be ‘a lot more competitive than Notorious against Floyd Mayweather, Eddie Hearn claims

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      BOXING promoter Eddie Hearn threw his support behind Jake Paul fighting Conor McGregor.The YouTuber-turned-boxer has repeatedly declared his interest in pitting his wits against the UFC star, where he claims he will knock the Irishman out.
      Jake Paul is 5-0 inside the boxing ring ahead of his bout against Anderson SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Conor McGregor has had one boxing fight – a KO loss to the legend Floyd MayweatherCredit: Getty – Contributor
      It would be a real battle of the novices with Paul 5-0 inside the squared circle, while the Notorious has had one fight in boxing – a KO defeat against Floyd Mayweather in August 2017.
      Paul is currently preparing to face Anderson Silva on October 29 after a bout to face Tommy Fury was scrapped for a second time.
      But Hearn wants to see Paul take on McGregor in the ring.
      Speaking to Sirius XM Boxing in late 2020, the Matchroom boss said: “I think it’s reasonably competitive, especially with the weight difference.
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      “Jake Paul vs Conor McGregor is a lot more competitive than Conor vs Floyd Mayweather.”
      McGregor and Paul have been embroiled in a war-of-words in social media, with the Dublin native labelling the American as a “flop” and a “nobody”.
      His comments came after Paul talked up a clash against McGregor in an interview with the MMA Hour.
      Paul said his rival must get active again with the 34-year-old still recovering from a broken leg he suffered against Dustin Poirier last year.
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      He told Ariel Helwani: “I think for me, fighting a couple more times, continuing to knock some people out, and he has to get active again, who knows when that’s gonna happen?
      “I think those two things need to happen, and then at some point, it’s gotta happen.
      He added: “You know, why not? He’s a businessman, I’m a businessman, and that’s $75 to $100 million [£63m-£84.3m]for both of us.”
      McGregor was quick to reply to the interview as he took to social media to criticise Paul.
      Commenting on the unbeaten 5-0 ace, he tweeted: “You’ve [had] 2 fights and done 70k buys.”
      Eddie Hearn thinks McGregor vs Paul would be ‘competitive’Credit: PA:Press Association More