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    Cristiano Ronaldo tops Instagram rich list for the first time above Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson by earning £1.2m EACH POST

    FOOTBALL superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Instagram rich list for the first time after dethroning wrestling legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.It is believed the Juventus forward can charge up to £1.2million PER POST on the social media platform, more than any other celeb.

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, is the biggest name on InstagramCredit: The Mega Agency
    According to social media marketing firm Hopper HQ, Ronaldo can charge advertisers $1.6m – around £1.2m – for a post on his account.
    The former Real Madrid star has more than 308MILLION followers on the social media platform, more than any other individual on the planet.
    It’s the first time Ronaldo has topped the Insta money list ahead of former WWE star and movie icon Johnson, which began in 2017.
    Here, SunSport takes a look at the top ten list – which includes another football legend.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo – £1.16M per post
    Ronaldo, 36, tops the list thanks to his huge following on Instagram.
    Reports claim the ex-Manchester United forward’s estimated cost for an Insta post has increased from around £646k to move up two places on the list.
    Ronaldo has recently done social media adverts with Clear, LiveScore and Insparya – but definitely not Coca-Cola.

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – £1.1M
    WWE legend ‘The Rock’ can reportedly command $1.52m – around £1.1m – for a sponsored Instagram post.
    The 49-year-old has more than 250m followers and previously topped the rich list in 2020.
    Since quitting Vince McMahon’s company, he’s starred in several major films – including the Fast & Furious and Jumanji franchises.

    Ariana Grande – £1.1M
    It is believed singer Ariana Grande can charge advertisers $1.51m – around £1.1m – for an Insta post.
    The 28-year-old has more than 248m followers, making her the most followed singer on the social media platform.
    She’s best known for hit singles ‘Problem’, ‘One Last Time’ and ‘Thank U, Next’.

    Kylie Jenner – £1.08M
    Fourth on the list is reality star Kylie Jenner, who can reportedly command $1.49m – around £1.08m – for a sponsored Insta post.
    The 23-year-old is one of the most followed celebs on the planet, boasting 245m on Instagram.
    She achieved international fame by starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, a reality TV show that aired between 2007 and 2021.
    Kylie Jenner is the biggest reality TV star on InstagramCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Selena Gomez – £1.08M
    It is believed singer and actress Selena Gomez can receive $1.46m – around £1.06m – for a sponsored Insta post.
    An advert on the 28-year-old’s account is displayed to her 241m followers.
    She rose to fame as a Disney star in her teenage years before starring in several notable movies, including Spring Breakers, Getaway and The Fundamentals of Caring.

    Kim Kardashian – £1.02M
    Kim Kardashian can reportedly get $1.41m – around £1.02m – for a sponsored Instagram post.
    The 40-year-old has more than 232m followers on the social media platform, just behind her younger sister Kylie Jenner.
    She is best known for starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians and is married to rapper Kanye West, although the couple separated earlier this year.

    Lionel Messi – £840K
    Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is the only other footballer on the rich list, with reports suggesting he can charge advertisers $1.16m – around £840k – for an Insta post.
    The 34-year-old, who is currently without a club following the expiration of his Barcelona contract, has 224m followers on Instagram.
    He’s won ten LaLiga titles, four Champions Leagues and the Ballon d’Or a record six times during his illustrious career.
    Lionel Messi is currently without a clubCredit: Getty
    Beyonce – £830K
    Music icon Beyonce can reportedly command $1.14m – around £830k – for a sponsored Instagram post.
    The 39-year-old is the third-most followed singer on the social media platform, with more than 190m watching her feed.
    She gained international fame as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child before achieving solo success with the hit singles ‘Crazy in Love’, ‘Irreplaceable’ and ‘Single Ladies’.

    Justin Bieber – £810K
    Singer Justin Bieber is said to receive $1.11m – around £810k – for a sponsored Insta post.
    The 27-year-old has more than 180m followers on Instagram, making him the most followed male singer on the planet.
    He became a teen idol with the release of ‘Baby’ in 2010, followed by hit singles ‘What Do You Mean?’ and ‘Sorry’.

    Kendall Jenner – £760K
    Tenth on the Instagram rich list is celeb Kendall Jenner, who can command $1.05m – around £760k – for a sponsored post.
    The 25-year-old has more than 172m followers on the platform, making her the third-most followed reality star.
    Like her aforementioned sisters, she achieved international fame by appearing in Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes to fly to Italy to thrash out Juventus star’s future amid Man Utd transfer links

    CRISTIANO RONALDO’S agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly set to jet into Italy to discuss his client’s future at the club.The 36-year-old has been linked with a move away from Turin this summer having entered the final year of his contract.
    Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes will speak with Juventus over his future in Turin
    Portuguese legend Ronaldo has just one year left on his deal at the Allianz StadiumCredit: Reuters
    Manchester United are believed to be eyeing up a shock move to bring him back to Old Trafford – 12 years after he left to join Real Madrid.
    But they are understood to face competition from French giants Paris Saint-Germain who are keen for him to play alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
    Ronaldo, who is currently on holiday with his family in Majorca following Portugal’s Euro 2020 exit, is due back at Juve on July 14 for pre-season training.
    And according to Tuttosport, Ronaldo’s agent Mendes will soon be arriving in Milan where he will meet with Juve’s football director Federico Cherubini.
    They state that they plan to clarify what Ronaldo’s future is with the Old Lady amid rumours he could pen a new deal at the Allianz Stadium.
    It has been speculated that Mendes has asked Juventus to extend the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract until 2023.
    Renewal talks between the player and Juventus are not believed to have started yet.
    Ronaldo, who recently topped the 2021 Instagram rich list, has starred since arriving in Italy from Los Blancos in 2018.
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    Mendes is believed to have already asked the Old Lady to extend Ronaldo’s stay at the clubCredit: Reuters

    In just 133 games for the club he has banged in a whopping 101 goals -becoming the fastest player to reach a century of strikes for Juve.
    His 29 Serie A goals in the 2020-21 campaign saw him win the golden boot ahead of Romelu Lukaku.
    And he added the Coppa Italia title to his trophy cabinet as Juventus beat Atalanta 2-1 in the final.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo tops Instagram rich list for first time above Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson by earning £1.2m EACH POST

    FOOTBALL superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Instagram rich list for the first time after dethroning wrestling legend Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.It is believed the Juventus forward can charge up to £1.2million PER POST on the social media platform, more than any other celeb.

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, is the biggest name on InstagramCredit: The Mega Agency
    According to social media marketing firm Hopper HQ, Ronaldo can charge advertisers $1.6m – around £1.2m – for a post on his account.
    The former Real Madrid star has more than 308MILLION followers on the social media platform, more than any other individual on the planet.
    It’s the first time Ronaldo has topped the Insta money list ahead of former WWE star and movie icon Johnson, which began in 2017.
    Here, SunSport takes a look at the top ten list – which includes another football legend.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo – £1.16M per post
    Ronaldo, 36, tops the list thanks to his huge following on Instagram.
    Reports claim the ex-Manchester United forward’s estimated cost for an Insta post has increased from around £646k to move up two places on the list.
    Ronaldo has recently done social media adverts with Clear, LiveScore and Insparya – but definitely not Coca-Cola.

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – £1.1M
    WWE legend ‘The Rock’ can reportedly command $1.52m – around £1.1m – for a sponsored Instagram post.
    The 49-year-old has more than 250m followers and previously topped the rich list in 2020.
    Since quitting Vince McMahon’s company, he’s starred in several major films – including the Fast & Furious and Jumanji franchises.

    Ariana Grande – £1.1M
    It is believed singer Ariana Grande can charge advertisers $1.51m – around £1.1m – for an Insta post.
    The 28-year-old has more than 248m followers, making her the most followed singer on the social media platform.
    She’s best known for hit singles ‘Problem’, ‘One Last Time’ and ‘Thank U, Next’.

    Kylie Jenner – £1.08M
    Fourth on the list is reality star Kylie Jenner, who can reportedly command $1.49m – around £1.08m – for a sponsored Insta post.
    The 23-year-old is one of the most followed celebs on the planet, boasting 245m on Instagram.
    She achieved international fame by starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, a reality TV show that aired between 2007 and 2021.
    Kylie Jenner is the biggest reality TV star on InstagramCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Selena Gomez – £1.08M
    It is believed singer and actress Selena Gomez can receive $1.46m – around £1.06m – for a sponsored Insta post.
    An advert on the 28-year-old’s account is displayed to her 241m followers.
    She rose to fame as a Disney star in her teenage years before starring in several notable movies, including Spring Breakers, Getaway and The Fundamentals of Caring.

    Kim Kardashian – £1.02M
    Kim Kardashian can reportedly get $1.41m – around £1.02m – for a sponsored Instagram post.
    The 40-year-old has more than 232m followers on the social media platform, just behind her younger sister Kylie Jenner.
    She is best known for starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians and is married to rapper Kanye West, although the couple separated earlier this year.

    Lionel Messi – £840K
    Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is the only other footballer on the rich list, with reports suggesting he can charge advertisers $1.16m – around £840k – for an Insta post.
    The 34-year-old, who is currently without a club following the expiration of his Barcelona contract, has 224m followers on Instagram.
    He’s won ten LaLiga titles, four Champions Leagues and the Ballon d’Or a record six times during his illustrious career.
    Lionel Messi is currently without a clubCredit: Getty
    Beyonce – £830K
    Music icon Beyonce can reportedly command $1.14m – around £830k – for a sponsored Instagram post.
    The 39-year-old is the third-most followed singer on the social media platform, with more than 190m watching her feed.
    She gained international fame as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child before achieving solo success with the hit singles ‘Crazy in Love’, ‘Irreplaceable’ and ‘Single Ladies’.

    Justin Bieber – £810K
    Singer Justin Bieber is said to receive $1.11m – around £810k – for a sponsored Insta post.
    The 27-year-old has more than 180m followers on Instagram, making him the most followed male singer on the planet.
    He became a teen idol with the release of ‘Baby’ in 2010, followed by hit singles ‘What Do You Mean?’ and ‘Sorry’.

    Kendall Jenner – £760K
    Tenth on the Instagram rich list is celeb Kendall Jenner, who can command $1.05m – around £760k – for a sponsored post.
    The 25-year-old has more than 172m followers on the platform, making her the third-most followed reality star.
    Like her aforementioned sisters, she achieved international fame by appearing in Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

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    Roma star Stephan El Shaarawy investigated by police after he ‘beat up thief trying to steal his Lamborghini’

    ROMA ace Stephan El Shaarawy is reportedly under investigation for allegedly beating a thief, whom he caught trying to steal his Lamborghini.That is according to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, who claim El Shaarawy is charged with causing ‘serious injuries’ to Jose Carlos Aliaga Sagardia, who attempted to steal the footballer’s vehicle.
    Roma star Stephan El Shaarawy is under investigation by the policeCredit: Getty
    Sagardia has been sentenced to one year and six months for attempted theft.
    According to Football Italia, El Shaarawy visited fellow footballer Alessio Cerci on February 12 and the two were playing video games when the forward saw the thief outside.
    The Italian ace left the mansion and chased the man, whom he pinned down to the ground.
    Sagardia claims to have been beaten by the player immediately after he was pushed to the ground.
    However, two witnesses reported that Sagardia began punching himself in the face.
    Prosecutor Carlo Villani has already indicted the former AC Milan star.
    El Shaarawy returned to Roma last January and has since amassed a total of two goals and two assists in 14 games across all competitions.
    The versatile forward, who can play as a winger, midfielder and striker, went back to Rome after a two-year stint in China with Shanghai Shenhua.

    The 28-year-old’s first spell with the Giallorossi kicked off in 2016 when he joined on loan from Milan.
    Roma decided to sign him on a permanent deal soon after following a string of impressive performances.
    The Italy international stayed at the Olimpico until 2019 when he moved to the Far East.
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    Tottenham and Barcelona ‘contact Lorenzo Insigne’s agent over transfer and to exploit contract stand-off’ with Napoli

    TOTTENHAM and Barcelona are interested in signing Napoli skipper Lorenzo Insigne, according to reports.Both clubs are believed to have contacted the player’s agent as he’s yet to agree a long-term deal at the Serie A club.
    Lorenzo Insigne, 30, scored a stunning goal in Italy’s Euro 2020 victory against BelgiumCredit: Getty
    According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is struggling to persuade Insigne to commit his future to the club.
    The 30-year-old was born in Naples and came through the ranks at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, recieving the captaincy in February 2019.
    He’s played more than 300 league games for the club, winning two Italian Cups and helping the team finish fifth in Serie A last term.
    Insigne has always remained loyal to the Italian side but has just a year left on his existing deal and reportedly wants a pay rise.
    He is believed to currently earn around £82,000-a-week, with dozens of top Premier League players earning at least twice as much.
    The Italy international has been one of the stars of Euro 2020, scoring two goals so far to inspire his country to the semi-finals.

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    If Napoli can’t agree a new contract with Insigne, plenty of top clubs in Europe would be willing to offer him a lucrative gig.
    Tottenham and Barcelona are believed to have contacted the player’s agent, with both clubs desperate to challenge domestically again.
    Barca endured a tricky campaign last term, finishing third in LaLiga – their lowest league position since 2008.

    The Catalan giants are still to persuade Lionel Messi to sign a new deal at the Nou Camp – and Insigne could be drafted in to replace the irreplaceable Argentine if he moves on.
    Spurs, meanwhile, finished seventh in the Premier League – TWENTY-FOUR points behind champions Manchester City.
    New manager Nuno Espirito Santo will be keen to improve his squad – and Insigne would definitely add some much-needed flare to their ranks.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes ‘asks Juventus to extend star’s contract until 2023’ despite transfer speculation

    JUVENTUS star Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent has asked his current employers to extend his contract, according to reports.The 36-year-old has been linked with a move after the Italian giants failed to retain their Serie A crown last term.
    Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, reportedly wants to stay at JuventusCredit: Getty
    According to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ronaldo’s representative Jorge Mendes has asked Juve to extend his existing deal to 2023.
    Ronaldo’s contract is currently due to expire next summer but if the alleged request is accepted, he will remain in Turin beyond his 38th birthday.
    Renewal talks between the player and Juventus are not believed to have started yet.
    Reports also claim both Paris Saint-German and Manchester United are not interested in signing Ronaldo.
    The French club have been linked with the Portugal captain and his former Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos in recent weeks.
    Premier League giants United are also believed to have been exploring the possibility of bringing the club legend back to Old Trafford.

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    But it is now understood that neither club will make a move for Ronaldo, despite rumours suggesting Juve will sell him for just £25million.
    Even though he’s in the twilight of his professional career, the five-time Champions League winner remains one of Europe’s most prolific forwards.
    Ronaldo scored 29 goals in 33 Serie A appearances last term and is on course to win the top scorer award at Euro 2020 after five goals and one assist.
    He joined Juventus from Real in July 2018 for a reported £88m and has since won two league titles and one Italian Cup.
    Ronaldo is also one of the most marketable athletes on the planet, topping the 2021 Instagram rich list ahead of WWE legend The Rock.
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    Inter Milan ‘confident’ Chelsea transfer target Romelu Lukaku WILL STAY after Belgium’s painful Euro 2020 exit

    CHELSEA have been dealt a setback in their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku as the striker is set to stay at Inter Milan, according to reports.Inter Milan were expected to sell players this summer due to financial fair play concerns but the imminent sale of Achraf Hakimi to PSG has reportedly resolved that issue.
    Romelu Lukaku exited Euro 2020 as Belgium lost to Italy on Friday
    And according to Fabrizio Romano, Inter do not need to sell another big name.
    He told his Twitch stream: “Lukaku is so happy with Inter. I think he is staying. The feeling at Inter is that Lukaku’s staying.
    “After selling Hakimi I don’t see Inter selling another star this summer, unless there is a crazy bid.”
    Lukaku has previously committed his future to the Serie A champions, at least verbally.
    He responded he was “happy at Inter” when Trevor Sinclair asked if he fancied a move to Manchester City in June.
    And after Simone Inzaghi was appointed as Antonio Conte’s replacement Lukaku said: “I am staying at Inter. I’ve already had contact with new manager Inzaghi.
    “Maybe I shouldn’t say that yet… but it was a very positive conversation. There’s also the challenge of doing it again [winning the league].”

    Chelsea are believed to be keen on signing a striker this summer and have also targeted Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.
    And the Norwegian is said to be expecting a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
    But first Thomas Tuchel could make former Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey his first signing as Blues boss.
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    Liverpool and Tottenham in Domenico Berardi transfer fight with Sassuolo winger impressing for Italy at Euro 2020

    LIVERPOOL and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi, reports suggest.Berardi enjoyed an impressive campaign in Serie A, which saw the Neroverdi finishing eighth in the table.
    Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi has been linked with Liverpool and TottenhamCredit: Getty
    The talented winger has also shone bright at Euro 2020, helping Italy advance to the competition’s semi-finals.
    According to Goal, the 26-year-old’s stunning displays have led to intense interest from Liverpool and Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
    Sassuolo understand that it will be difficult to hold on to the Italy international ahead of this coming season.
    But the Serie A outfit hope to maintain Berardi, whom they describe as their “symbol”.

    Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali told Radio 24:”Berardi is our symbol, we have a deep bond with him.
    “He is doing extraordinary things. He has shown his values and the decisions over the years where he gave up on big clubs were not bad choices.
    “We hope to keep him. It is not easy to do, even with him.”

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    Berardi is not the only Sassuolo star who is standing out in Euro 2020 and has attracted interest from Europe’s top bidders.
    Manuel Locatelli has been a revelation for Italy and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on the talented midfielder.
    Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign a top player to link up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
    However, the north Londoners are facing the prospect of an intense bidding war with Juventus, who are reportedly leading the race for the 23-year-old.

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