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      Former F1 star Kimi Raikkonen’s amazing $24m Swiss villa looks like a James Bond villain’s lair

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      FORGET No Time To Die, this is a time to live for Kimi Raikkonen.The ex-F1 ace, 42, believed to have amassed a $180million fortune, leads a life of luxury.
      Kimi Raikkonen owns an amazing $24m home near ZurichCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      Raikkonen, 42, takes the plunge in his outdoor poolCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The Iceman called it a day on his career at the end of last season after driving for Alfa Romeo
      But, rest assured, he has the choice of some amazing homes to retire in.
      First, there is his $24million James Bond villain-like Swiss villa.
      Then there’s his reported three homes in his homeland of Finland, as well properties in Dubai and Thailand.
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      But it’s his mansion near Zurich that Kimi spends the majority of time with his stunning wife, Minttu, and children Robin and Rianna.
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      Kimi bought the dream house for a mega $20.5million in 2009.
      Named Butterfly – although it’s unclear why – it can be found in Baar, a small village near Zurich.
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      Kimi explained: “We searched for about five years for a property where we could build our own house.
      “Then we found Villa Butterfly which was ready for move-in and had a name too.”
      F1 ace Raikkonen paid $20.5m for the home in 2009Credit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      The Zug lake and the Alps can be seen from the propertyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The expansive property boasts 3,000 square-feetCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      In his spare time Raikkonen loves to play table tennis with his sonCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Stunning Minttu and Kimi enjoy the home’s gardenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Kimi in his home, which has the name Villa ButterflyCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Built over 3,000 square-feet, the vast living space offers the motorsport legend and his family plenty of space.
      There are two pools, one indoor, one outdoor, for the Raikkonens to enjoy.
      Lush gardens overlook an incredible backdrop of the Zug lake with the Alps right behind it.
      Astonishingly, the building also has a lift and the windows are bulletproof glass.
      And there’s a fully-equipped gym to help Kimi stay in shape.
      MASSIVE GARAGE
      As is a theme with racing car drivers, they like to take their work home with them.
      Raikkonen is no different, which explains why his massive garage at Villa Butterfly can hold up to 10 cars.
      Although he is said to own a $360,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge and a $3.6million Ferrari Enzo, it’s motorcycles that hold the Finnish legend’s attention.
      Family time in the pool is important to RaikkonenCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Raikkonen likes to stay in shape when he’s at home in his gymCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      Daughter Rianna shares dad Kimi’s love of wheelsCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The villa has a garage that can hold 10 cars, and is where Kimi keeps his customised motorbikesCredit: Instagram @kimimatiasraikkonen
      The Raikkonen family spend most of the year in their Swiss mansionCredit: Instagram @mintturaikkonen
      He has two customised bikes called Iceman I and Iceman II that were designed by German Walz Hardcore Cycles.
      Raikkonen was also gifted his 2018 United States Grand Prix-winning Ferrari that is believed to rest in his garage.
      But does he have enough room though for his old Alfa Romeo ride now the curtain has come down on his F1 career? More

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      Mike Tyson claims he slept with prison counsellor and had to ‘do some really nasty stuff to her’ to reduce sentence

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      FORMER heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson claimed he had sex with a prison counsellor after being found guilty of rape in 1992.And shockingly the 56-year-old said he had to “do some really nasty stuff” to the woman in the hope of having his sentence reduced.
      Mike Tyson was found guilty of rape in 1992 and sentenced to six years insideCredit: AFP
      The American’s boxing career came to a juddering halt in 1992 when he was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of rape in Indiana.
      But he was released in 1995 after serving less than three years of his sentence.
      Speaking to Vlad TV, Iron Mike, who made a return to boxing aged 54, revealed all about life behind bars – and sleeping with one of the counsellors at the time.
      He explained earlier this year: “I got in trouble like the first six months and stuff, cursing, getting written up. And then by that time, I got the hang of the place. ‘Hey, I know how to do this.’

      “Next thing you know, I’m dating one of the counsel workers now, she’s letting me have sex with her now.
      “So I’m going good. But the first six months I was getting write-ups, I have to pay that year back.
      “[Now] I’m like a star pupil prisoner. Trusty, everything. Then, ‘Hey Mike, remember the first six months you were a prick?’ Boom. They gave me another year.
      “So by passing the GED [General Education Department] they took that year away. So I flunked the f***ing GED and got mad, and so I had to start dating this counsellor and stuff, giving her money and doing really some nasty stuff to her, and she let me pass this test.”
      Tyson served less than three years of his original sentenceCredit: Reuters
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      Tyson then admitted his sentence kept getting reduced – that ultimately led to him continuing his boxing career.
      He added: “I came in with 50-something [years]. They cut it all the way down to three years.
      “I was doing 69 at first—they gave me 63. Then they took ten off, then it was 53. And then they gave me ten, I had to do three, I got seven on parole, I guess, yeah.”
      In an episode of Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson, he told presenter Jim Gray how he “had a ball” inside.
      He said: “I thought that this was the worst thing that could happen to a human being.”
      He described how he felt “safe and secure” locked up.
      Tyson has always maintained his innocence – but a court saw differentCredit: AFP
      Mike Tyson made a boxing return in 2020 when he fought fellow Hall of Famer Roy Jones JrCredit: EPA
      Tyson then went on to explain a sexual encounter he had in jail with a woman “who worked there” – it is not known if this was the same female he discussed on Vlad TV earlier this year.
      He added: “I had a girlfriend and I got a girl pregnant in prison. I was living a life in prison.
      “It was just meant to be. I was Mike Tyson and everybody gave me what I wanted.
      “Everyone talking like I was some tough guy or some cool guy. I was just a pig.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Alan Smith reveals he struggles to walk 16 years after John Arne Riise’s shot broke his leg in FA Cup

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      FORMER England striker Alan Smith revealed he struggles to walk 16 years after a John Arne Riise free-kick broke his leg.The ex-Manchester United striker suffered a broken leg and a dislocated ankle when blocking the Liverpool defender’s shot during a FA Cup fifth-round clash against Liverpool at Anfield in 2006.
      Alan Smith spent three years at Manchester United and suffered a gruesome broken leg in 2006Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      Smith has revealed that he is still struggling with his injury 12 years later
      He was stretchered off on gas and air before being sidelined for monthsCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Sir Alex Ferguson described the incident – which left Smith with ‘about ten pins’ in his ankle – as one of the worst injuries he had seen.
      Smith, now 41, made his comeback for United seven months later after his horrific injury and was still playing for League Two side Notts County until 2018.
      And that year, Smith admitted he still suffered from the consequences.
      The 19-cap England international said: “I knew with the injury it would be touch and go whether I could carry on playing – the surgeon said that.
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      “It would have been easier to walk away and people remember you as a top Premier League player.
      “But I didn’t want that, because I loved playing football. Your love of it makes you go through the pain barrier.
      “Most of people I have played with, and managers, have respected me for staying in football when it would have been easy to walk away.
      “But I dropped down to the Championship, dropped down to League One and dropped down to League Two.
      “Loads of people would say to me, ‘Why I am bothering?’ Whether I was earning £500-a-week or nothing, if people felt I could still contributed I wanted to keep playing.”
      Smith continued to the Mirror: “The injury made me a better person after doing so well so young.
      “I learnt at any time, football can be over. I am lucky through sheer grit and determination I carried on playing.
      “The good people I met lower down the leagues probably drove me on to stay in football longer. But by the end, the day-to-day training was doing more harm than good.
      A free-kick from John Arne Riise caused the injury
      Smith dropped three leagues down in 2012 to Milton Keynes and Notts CountyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Smith started his career with Leeds and scored in his first-team debut against Liverpool, aged 18Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      “I couldn’t compete at a level I felt I could easily before. I get out of bed and can’t walk properly, my ankle is stiff all the time.
      “I went for a run in the summer and managed to do a couple of miles but stopped and started walking because my ankle was hurting. I went back last month and the surgeon said, ‘I don’t want you doing any straight-line running’, just because it will damage the joint.
      “It is always difficult to walk away but when you see someone and they don’t want you running, you know it is the right decision. I have no regrets, for me I see retiring early being the easy option.”
      Smith started his career at Leeds and then joined Man Utd in 2004 for £7million.
      He then went on to enjoy a spell at Newcastle three years later, making 84 appearances.
      In 2012, Smith dropped down the divisions with MK Dons and Notts County.
      After retiring following his release at Notts County, Smith applied for a US visa so that he can move to Florida in his quest to coach youngsters.
      Smith was released by Notts County at the end of the 2017-18 seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Mike Tyson’s former £1.5m Las Vegas mansion was used in The Hangover, boasts an infinity pool, two spas and a waterfall

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      THIS is the house where Mike Tyson became a Hollywood star.In 2008, the now 56-year-old former heavyweight champion let movie director Todd Phillips and his cameras into a stunning mansion he lived in with wife No3 Lakiha.
      Inside Mike Tyson’s former £1.5m Las Vegas mansion used in The HangoverCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The gorgeous property has an infinity pool with two spas and a waterfallCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      They filmed hilarious scenes from cult movie The Hangover, in a cameo that would go on to define him and rebuild his career after years of bankruptcy.
      Found in the beautiful gated community called Seven Hills in the suburb of Henderson, it boasts six bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms and its own private balcony.
      And golf enthusiasts will enjoy the incredible 18-hole Rio Secco Golf Club, as well as four large private parks filled with basketball courts, tennis courts and football pitches.

      ITALIAN-STYLE
      Like many new builds in Las Vegas within gated communities, the 5,740-square-feet mansion was built in an Italian style in 2001.
      Two-storeys in size, the entrance opens to a grand reception room with a 25-foot-high lit waterfall, which connects to the great room that has a wet bar and fireplace.
      You can imagine the great room is perfect for lounging, and where cannabis-advocate Tyson may possibly enjoy an occasional smoke.
      Hit movie The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper was filmed in Tyson’s houseCredit: Warner Bros
      Mike Tyson in 2009 hit movie The HangoverCredit: Kobal Collection – Rex Features
      The living room has vaulted ceilings and walls of windows that offer plenty of natural light.
      Completing the look is a family room with a moon-shaped wet bar.
      While a centre-island kitchen has a another wet bar, and a wine cellar.
      For those chilly desert evenings, the home has four fireplaces.
      There’s also a garage for space for four cars.
      There are six-and-a-half bathroomsCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The Italian-style property was built in 2001Credit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      A 25 foot waterfall awaits you in the front entranceCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The kitchen boasts a centre islandCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The mansion is two-storeys in sizeCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The great room could be cannabis advocate Tyson’s smoking roomCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      OUTSIDE SPACE
      The sprawling property also has plenty of outside space.
      There’s a huge pool should ‘Iron Mike’ fancy taking a dip.
      In total, the garden boasts an infinity pool with two spas and a waterfall, as well as a large patio area, featuring a fire pit, BBQ area, bar area and pool bathroom.
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      Movie fans will remember Zach Galifianakis urinating in it in The Hangover.
      However, it’s the 18-hole golf course that’s shared with other residents in the private community, as well as four large parks that have basketball courts and football pitches that make it a scenic surrounding.
      Tyson and Lakiha have lived in Henderson, Nevada since 2008, moving to a property nearby in 2016. But she won’t be happy if the ‘Wolf Pack’ pop round, mind.

      The property boasts a total of four fireplacesCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      Large windows mean the property has plenty of natural lightCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The wrought iron staircase runs through the homeCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      Tyson and his wife Lakiha have lived in Henderson, Nevada since 2008Credit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
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      Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s life of luxury, from lavishing each other with SUVs to £600k diamonds and £140 SOCKS

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      CRISTIANO Ronaldo knows how to sparkle on the football pitch – but he’s a diamond geezer off it too.In 2020, the superstar forked out a whopping £615,000 on a rumoured engagement ring for girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez – which would make it the most expensive band ever given to a WAG.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez often pose for glam pictures with each otherCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Of course, it’s far from the first time the footie legend – reportedly worth £350million – has lavished presents on the Spanish-Argentine model.
      Georgina, 28, has been treated to a life of luxury during their romance – enjoying designer shopping sprees and far-flung holidays on huge private yachts.
      And with an enviable £80k allowance each month, she’s been all too happy to return the favour too – famously treating her man to a gift-wrapped Mercedes SUV for his birthday.
      Here, we take a look at some of the couple’s most extravagant purchases over the years – and just how they spend their incredible wealth.
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      Ronaldo’s G-wagon came gift wrapped by Georgina for his 35th birthdayCredit: BackGrid
      Gift-wrapped Mercedes 4×4 for birthday treat
      For Cristiano’s 35th birthday, Georgina treated her beau to a gift wrapped Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon 4X4, which has a basic starting price of £93,000 and a top speed of up to 136.7mph. 
      The pricey motor came with a gigantic huge red bow, while close family and friends sang to him during the unveiling, which was filmed on camera. 
      Posting to her Instagram account, Georgina wrote to her millions of followers: “Congratulations to the man of my life! What do you want to transport our love in? Your gift @cristinao #happybirthday.” 
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      The Portuguese international is well known for his love of cars and owns a ridiculous garage including a Rolls-Royce Cullian and Phantom, a Bugatti Veyron, three Ferraris, an Aston Martin DB9, a Bentley GT Speed and a Lamborghini Aventador.
      His total collection is said to be worth more than £16million.
      The footballer loves his cars as much as the beautiful game, it would seemCredit: Instagram
      £140 socks and Prada spending sprees
      Georgina’s not afraid to show off her incredible figure and last summer posed in gear worth as much as £2,565 – during a relaxing break in Italy on her beau’s luxury £15m holiday yacht. 
      The sporty ensemble was bought from Prada and her socks alone cost £140, along with £510 shorts, £705 shoes, and a pricey £1,120 leather jacket.
      The total price came to £2,565 – small change to Ronaldo who reportedly joined the exclusive sports billionaire club, alongside the likes of Tiger Woods, Floyd Mayweather, and Michael Jordan. 
      Posting the shot to her Instagram account, Georgina – who often takes to the red carpet in gorgeous designer gowns – simply captioned the sexy snap with three sailing emojis.  
      Ronaldo’s fiance wowed in her expensive number – worth more than £2,000Credit: Instagram
      Georgina’s not afraid to show off her incredible figure in expensive gownsCredit: The Mega Agency
      The £2.6k trendy pet cat
      In 2018, Cristano splashed out on a bald Sphynx cat which reportedly cost a claw-dropping £2,600. 
      Whilst the Sphynx cat is not your average tabby, it certainly caught Georgina’s eyeCredit: Instagram
      The star’s girlfriend posted a picture of the family pet, which is considered to be a ‘prestigious feline’, to her Instagram account alongside her family. 
      Sphynx cats are well-known for being hugely energetic and demanding of human attention – so perfectly matched with Cristiano himself, really. 
      £1million timepieces – with over 400 diamonds
      The footballer regularly shares pictures of him with his blinging watches Credit: Instagram
      The Man Utd footballer sports accessories that are as flashy as his footwork – once wowing fans by showing off a £371,000 Rolex watch last month.
      The Rolex GMT Master is covered in diamonds and is an 18-karat white gold timekeeper.
      The Juventus superstar proudly showed off a £1.8m luxury watch Credit: Reuters
      The diamond encrusted piece is certainly not for the faint-heartedCredit: Reuters
      However, it pales in comparison to the £1.8million timepiece he’s previously been spotted with.
      During the Champions League draw in 2020, he was clocked wearing a Jacob & Co Caviar watch encrusted with more than 400 diamonds.
      It’s a fitting piece for a man said to be the world’s second highest-earning sportsman over the last decade – he is thought to only be surpassed by Floyd Mayweather who has earned more than £667million over that time.

      Splashing £27k on booze… in 15 minutes
      The couple leaving Scott’s in Mayfair… after racking up quite the billCredit: Splash News
      This Burgundy sets punters back £18,000
      Big spending’s no biggie for the couple, but to splurge almost £30k in 15 minutes is a pretty impressive feat.
      Four years ago, they racked up a £27k bill in Mayfair restaurant Scott’s, a regular haunt for celebs and footballers.
      Scott’s apparently does not feature the Burgundy Richebourg Grand Cru wine on the menu as the stock is so low, however, one bottle can cost around £18,000 and is only offered to special guests.
      It was accompanied with a bottle of a 1982 vintage Bordeaux, which reportedly set Cristiano back £9,000.
      The couple were with a group of pals, but apparently only sat at the bar for 15 minutes before leaving – rushing off to see the ATP Finals at the O2 Arena.
      Handbags and gladrags
      Georgina loves to show off her extensive handbag in her Instagram posts, including a £146,000 crocodile Birkin bag she took for a dinner in Porto.

      The beauty posing in sports-brand Kappa with a black handbagCredit: Refer to Caption

      Even when the stylish mum is travelling she still has her handbags to hand – snapping herself on a plane sporting both a £625 Prada and a £48,000 Burkin.
      Cristiano clearly knows the way to Georgina’s heart, as he was spotted designer handbag shopping when things were heating up between the pair.
      Lush holidays aboard his £5.5m yacht
      The football star purchased this luxury yacht for a cool £5.5m in 2021
      The yacht boasts an impressive five cabins as well as six stunning bathrooms
      The superstar couple always travel in style and love nothing more than kicking back on CR7’s luxury yacht which he purchased for a cool £5.5million last year.
      The high-end vessel – named the Azimut Grande – is 88-feet long, made from carbon fibre and is capable of reaching up to 28 knots thanks to its two 1,900 horsepower engines.
      Yahcts upon yachts can be seen docked behind CR7’s vessel Credit: Instagram
      The yacht also boasts an impressive five cabins as well as six stunning bathrooms and also has a modern kitchen as well as relaxation rooms and a huge lounge and a lavish dining room.
      They often document their yachting adventures on Instagram Credit: Refer to Caption
      The couple love to get away from things out on the oceanCredit: Instagram
      Georgina showing off her stunning figure on the high-end boat
      The footballer was able to travel privately with his family on the boat as they all enjoyed time together along the Tyrrhenian sea, just off the western coast of Italy.
      In June 2020, Georgina flaunted her figure on the vessel and raised temperatures by showing off her bikini body with a sexy Instagram snap.
      Rodriguez often shows off her stunning body via Instagram whilst on holidayCredit: Instagram
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      10 footballers who won the Premier League title but missed out on a winners’ medal, including Gary Neville TWICE

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      MANCHESTER CITY won the Premier League last season – with their top stars adding another winner’s medal to their collection.But under current rules, only 23 players were guaranteed to bag a medal.
      Not every member of a Premier League-winning squad was entitled to a winner’s medalCredit: AFP
      Stars must make at least five Prem appearances to get their hands on the personal silverware.
      Unfortunately, not everyone makes the cut and are forced to go without – just like these past title winners below.
      GARY NEVILLE
      The legendary Manchester United right back has eight Premier League winners’ medals with the club, which is nothing to sneeze at.
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      But the Sky Sports pundit could have had ten in seasons 17 years.
      Neville made his debut during the 1993-94 season, but only managed one appearance at a time when you needed ten league appearances to qualify – a rule that changed to five in 2012.
      Then, in the 2009-10 season when United were crowned champions, Neville was stuck on four before he retired midway through the campaign.
      Gary Neville has missed out on two Premier League winners’ medalsCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      MO SALAH
      The Egyptian forward picked up a medal in 2019-20 as his goals helped propel Liverpool to their debut Prem crown.
      But having left title-chasing Chelsea halfway through the 2014-15 season for a loan move to Fiorentina, he missed out on another with the Blues.
      Salah had just three appearances to his name, and was ineligible to receive a medal, when he was swapped for Juan Cuadrado.
      Ironically, Cuadrado – a Chelsea flop – DID get one after appearing 14 times for the club.
      Mo Salah could have had more than one Premier League medalCredit: Instagram @mosalah
      OWEN HARGREAVES
      Given the former Bayern Munich midfielder’s injury problems, it’s no surprise that Hargreaves missed out on medals at Manchester United.
      The BT Sport pundit also had the misfortune of missing out on a Premier League winners’ medal at Manchester City too.
      He did get one for his star turn during the 2007-08 season for the Red Devils, but the seasons he missed out were in 2009 and 2011.
      And he only played once for City when they stormed to the title in 2012.
      Owen Hargreaves missed on a Premier League winners’ medal with Manchester United twice, and Manchester CityCredit: Getty – Contributor
      DAVID BATTY
      The former England international and Leeds legend was part of the Blackburn Rovers side that shocked the world to win the Premier League in 1994-95.
      Although he was an integral squad member, an injury kept him on the sidelines and he played just five times – again, when he needed ten.
      Rovers did offer Batty a medal, but he declined because he felt he didn’t contribute enough during the season.
      He never won a Premier League winner’s medal after that, finishing runners-up with Newcastle in 1996 and 1997.
      David Batty refused a medal with Blackburn feeling he didn’t contribute enough after getting injuredCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      FEDERICO MACHEDA
      Macheda can, perhaps, count himself a little unlucky not to have one.
      Especially given what he did for Manchester United, when they seemed dead and buried against Aston Villa.
      His winning goal in the dying moments to secure a miraculous comeback and a 3-2 win helped United stay on track to win the Premier League in 2009.
      He played four times that season, scoring twice, but was unfortunate to miss out.
      Macheda would miss out again in 2010-11.
      Despite his heroics, Federico Macheda didn’t get a medal for keeping Man Utd in the title raceCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SCOTT PARKER
      The Bournemouth manager didn’t quite fit in at Chelsea after he was signed by Jose Mourinho from Charlton in 2004.
      And he didn’t get enough appearances under his belt in the Blues’ 2004-05 title-winning season – managing just four games.
      Parker left West London the following summer, playing for Newcastle, West Ham, Tottenham and Fulham along the way.
      He never got a sniff of a title ever again.
      Scott Parker found himself out of favour under Jose MourinhoCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      NEMANJA MATIC
      It’s fair to say defensive midfielder Matic made up for his early disappointment by winning Premier League winner’s medals in 2015 and 2017 for Chelsea.
      But in his first year with the West London giants, Carlo Ancelotti only gave him two run outs as they stormed to the Double in 2009-10.
      He left Chelsea in 2011 for Benfica, winning the Portuguese league in 2013.
      Matic returned to the Premier League after moving back to the Blues in 2014 with unfinished business.
      Nemanja Matic missed out on a title medal when Chelsea won the Double in 2010Credit: Getty – Contributor
      WES BROWN
      The United defender won five Premier League titles under Sir Alex Ferguson.
      However, he was limited to just eight appearances in 2008-09 because of injury.
      It meant Brown missed out adding a fifth medal to his collection.
      Two years later, history repeated itself when he missed out on another.
      In 2009 Wes Brown missed out on his fifth winners’ medalCredit: PA:Press Association
      MICAH RICHARDS
      In 2012, Richards could do no wrong – helping Man City to their first ever Premier League title.
      The defender was even shortlisted for the club’s Player of the Year award that season – losing in the end to Sergio Aguero.
      But his contribution in 2013-14 was minimal.
      Injury and bad form saw him slip down the pecking order at the club.
      Just two league appearances meant he missed out on a medal, and he was soon loaned out to Fiorentina before he was released in 2015.
      Micah Richards missed out when Manchester City won their first Premier League titleCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      ANDREJ KRAMARIC
      Leicester made Kramaric their record signing in 2015, splashing £9million on the Croatian striker.
      But, as it turned out, they didn’t really need him.
      A certain Jamie Vardy rose to prominence and kept Kramaric out of the side, as they miraculously won the Premier League in the 2015-16 season.
      He was loaned out to Hoffenheim in the January transfer window having only appeared twice before then.
      It meant no winner’s medal for Kramaric.
      Leicester City record signing Andrej Kramaric played second fiddle to Jamie VardyCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Southampton coach Ralph Hasenhuttl hints quitting football in two years and doesn’t want to become another Hodgson

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      RALPH HASENHUTTL has hinted he is planning on quitting management in two years.The Southampton boss, 54, says he does not want to be a veteran gaffer like Roy Hodgson.
      Ralph Hasenhuttl suggests he could call time on his Southampton managerial career in two yearsCredit: Getty
      Speaking to German publication Kicker, Hasenhuttl has revealed he wants to leave Saints on a “very healthy footing by 2024” and then walk away.
      He said: “I always wanted to prove to myself that I could very well work for a club for a longer period of time. 
      “Hopefully, it will be five-and-a-half years here, that’s a damn long time in modern football, and then that’s probably it.
      “Five-and-a-half years in the Premier League, that’s a lot of energy, regardless of job satisfaction. I can’t imagine that I want to do anything else in the coaching job after that.”
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      Should Hasenhuttl stay in his current role for another two years, he would be Southampton’s longest-serving manager since Chris Nicholl, who was in post from 1985-91.
      He is said to have already informed Saints’ new owners Sport Republic of his ambitions.
      Hasenhuttl added: “Saying no to everything else is also a yes to yourself, and I want that.
      “That’s the solid plan and I hope I have the strength to pull it off. [I want to] put Southampton on a very healthy footing by 2024, but then that was it.
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      “Then I’ll be 57 years old. I’d like to experience other things and not sit on the bench like Roy Hodgson at 74. Definitely not.”
      Southampton endured a difficult campaign last season – finishing in 15th spot.
      They begin the 2022-23 season at home to Leeds United.
      Roy Hodgson has been in football management for 46 yearsCredit: Getty More

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      Leicester title winner turned MMA fighter Marcin Wasilewski ate WINE GLASS in posh restaurant on way to winning Prem

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      MARCIN WASILEWSKI demonstrated his hunger for Premier League title glory… by chomping on a WINE GLASS in a posh restaurant.The Polish hardman spent four seasons with the Foxes, helping them to famously lift the 2016 crown against all odds.
      Marcin Wasilewski laughed as he bit into a wine glass, a former team-mate has revealedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bearded Wasilewski, a fearsome centre-back, was tipped to switch sports and take up cage fighting.
      The now 42-year-old’s former clubmate Ritchie de Laet has revealed the Pole’s bizarre antics during his King Power career.
      Antwerp captain De Laet told Belgian paper Het Nieuwsblad: “Marcin was truly a very nice person – untypical, but likeable.
      “He was the sort of guy you have a laugh with, but who does some strange things.
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      “I remember going for a meal with him at a very smart restaurant.
      “All of a sudden he picked up his glass and literally bit into it, without turning a hair.
      “There were pieces of glass everywhere. He looked at me and started laughing.
      “I just couldn’t understand what he had done at all.”
      Ritchie De Laet (left) played over 100 games for LeicesterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Wasilewski previously helped Leicester win the Championship in 2014.
      The 60-cap international was not the only member of Claudio Ranieri’s squad to play by his own rules.
      De Laet revealed earlier this week how Jamie Vardy would drink entire bottles of port before matches.
      The ex-England striker also regularly asked De Laet’s family and friends to bring him cases of beer from Belgium.
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