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    Jake Paul buys custom £500,000 diamond chain as YouTuber-turned-boxer celebrates newest business venture

    JAKE PAUL celebrated the launch of his newest business by buying a custom-made £500,000 diamond chain. The YouTuber-turned-boxer brought out a line of men’s health care products including deodorants and body washes. Jake Paul wearing his custom-made W chainCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/Paul launched his men’s health care line called WCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/He purchased a £500k chain to celebrate the launchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/The company W logo is centred in the chainCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/Paul has named the brand W and commemorated the release by purchasing a chain from Miami-based jeweller Vobara. The chain – with has the company W logo in the centre – is fitted with VS/VVS diamonds including 20, 50 and 80 pointers.According to TMZ, the pendant and Cuban link chain were made with 1,500 grams of 14k white gold and an insane 300 carats in diamonds.It is valued at $650,000 (£500,000) and took two months to make. READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul – believed to have made over £60MILLION from his boxing career – lives an extravagant lifestyle. He sold his mansion in Los Angeles to move to Puerto Rico – where he went onto buy a stunning pad worth £13m. Paul also has a huge car collection including two yellow Ferrari’s costing nearly £1m for the both. The American made his professional boxing debut in 2020 and has since amassed a record of 9-1. Most read in BoxingHis only defeat came to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023 in a bout he claimed to have made $30m (£23.4m) for. And he was in line for an even bigger payday against Mike Tyson, 57, after signing to face the heavyweight legend on July 20. Jake Paul and Mike Perry Furiously Trade Insults In Wild Face-To-Face InterviewBut Tyson was forced to withdraw amid a health scare with the bout instead rescheduled to November 15. Former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 32, instead stepped in to fight Paul in Florida. More

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    I was pro footballer who played 200 games & captained my club… but now I’ve given it all up at 28 for a new career

    A PRO footballer who played more than 200 games before stepping up as captain has opened up about why he blew the final whistle on sport. Josh Staunton, 28, called it time on his footie career recently – and made a transfer to greener pastures. Yeovil Town former captain Josh Staunton has hung up his boots and kicked off a new careerCredit: AlamyThe 28-year-old played more than 200 pro games for different teamsCredit: AlamyThe dad has started his own gardening businessCredit: SWNSStaunton has opened up about his decision to ditch footieCredit: SWNSThe centre-back, who played more than 200 games for a range of clubs in the National League South, has dug in and started his own business – as a gardener. Staunton was captain of Yeovil Town when he retired, but had played for Woking and FC Halifax Town, too. But after running into issues with his knee the dad-of-one decided he should consider slowing down – and give up the salary of less than £50,000. And it was a groundskeeper he met during his footie days that inspired him to start Staunts On The Grass.Read more on football Staunton said: “I’m glad I’ve got gardening and that I stumbled upon it, but it’s a career path I didn’t foresee.”If you’d told me at 16 I would be doing this, I wouldn’t have believed you.”The dad continued: “I’ve had problems with my knee for the last four or five years.”Then last year, my knee got really bad and I couldn’t walk on Sundays. I was in a bad place.Most read in Football”Retiring from football was always in the back of my mind, but it came a bit sooner than I had anticipated.”The former captain now calls himself lucky – he says many players don’t know what path to follow when they call it time. My dad’s a world-famous ex footballer but I was useless and quit at 16 – now I have a normal jobStaunton said there was a mutual agreement his contract would be terminated from Yeovil Town. But it was the club’s head groundsman, Stuart Antell, who gave him the push he needed. The 28-year-old continued: “I’ve always liked gardening, but I became fascinated with grass when I started playing golf properly.”Playing football, I became interested in pitches and one of my old groundsmen, Stuart Antell, was a mentor to me.”He got me on the way and now we look after a couple of cricket pitches together.”I used to joke around that I would start a gardening company because that’s where my passion was.”Staunton said his new career is a far different pace to his last, but he’s happy with it. I might even do more miles these days because of the amount of walking I do with a lawnmower.Josh StauntonHe explained: “In football, you’re not there for long and it’s very intense.”Gardening is the other way around: it’s slow work but you’re there for longer hours.”I find real peace in it. I love it; It’s more like a marathon than a sprint.”I might even do more miles these days because of the amount of walking I do with a lawnmower.”The dad said he believes more should be done to prepare young players for life after the game – as “football careers always end”. Staunton said: “These young boys have neglected school.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Unless you are playing in the Premier League, you’re not going to earn enough to never have to work again.”There has to be a backup plan.”Quitting Premeir League for something new
    By Ellie Grant
    IN the world of youth football, dreams are often shattered as young players struggle to breakthrough onto the professional stage.
    And former Wolves star Jacob Gibson is one of those victims – who gave up his footballing career in 2013 but is now thriving as a manager at Lloyds Bank.
    Gibson’s journey at Molinuex did not end dramatically but rather he had a realisation that top-flight English football was not for him.
    In his first year as a full-time scholar at the club Gibson was struck with injuries and sent on loan to Doncaster.
    This meant it was going to be hard to land a professional contract during his second season.
    He said in an interview with The Express and Star: “I’d been really looking forward to getting in full-time, giving it a proper go and seeing how I could do.
    “Then in the first week of pre-season I did my ankle, and, when I came back, I had a nightmare with my hamstring.
    “By the time I was fit, the Under-18s were on an amazing run, winning 11 in a row, and I was sent to Doncaster on loan.
    “That was a different experience, and I didn’t really want to be there because the lads were doing so well at Wolves and the atmosphere was brilliant around the place.”
    At the age of 19, Gibson was released from the West Midland’s club and then failed to secure a place at League Two side Accrington Stanley.
    And it was after his axing he realised his career in football was no more.
    He continued: “Having barely played in my first year, by the time I got into my second there were already conversations about how it was going to be a real struggle to get a pro deal.
    “I kept my head down and tried my hardest, and always had the belief I would take my chance if it came.
    “But deep down I knew it wasn’t going to happen and I had to prepare for what was coming next.”
    Gibson decided to have a dramatic career change and enroll at university and obtained degrees in Sport Science and Sport and Business Management.
    He then joined Lloyds Banking Group through their graduate scheme and has since achieved success in his career, currently working as a Senior Sourcing Manager.
    Now 29, Gibson achievements in his very different career have not gone unnoticed.
    In 2022 he was nominated for the ‘Future Leader’ accolade at the Ethnicity Awards alongside the likes of Bukayo Saka, Alex Scott and Leigh-Anne Piddock from Little Mix.  More

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    Kylian Mbappe tipped for shock transfer to ‘different continent’ before joining Real Madrid after turning 26

    MARCEL DESAILLY has suggested that Kylian Mbappe swerves his proposed move to Real Madrid… For now.The 1998 French World Cup winner has said Mbappe should move to the Saudi league for a year before joining Madrid in a mega-deal.Marcel Desailly has recommended that Mbappe join the Saudi leagueCredit: AFPMbappe turned down the chance to join a Saudi side last yearCredit: GettyThe opinion is based on a Saudi approach for Mbappe last summer when he looked nailed on to leave Paris.PSG accepted a £259million bid from the Saudi league but Mbappe ultimately turned down the offer.The deal would have seen him play in Saudi for a season before joining Madrid this summer.And it was reported that the Saudi league would have offered Mbappe £11.6m-a-week to essentially spend the year on loan there.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDespite that deal looking dead in the water, and Mbappe pretty much nailed-on to join Madrid this summer, Desailly thinks he should still find a way to experience the Saudi League.Speaking to beIN Sports, Desailly said: “I’ve said it already, I would move to a different continent. For him, I’m not sure Madrid is the perfect place for him to be.“We have Vinicius on the left side, a player showing the quality like Bellingham so he’s not going to be the full number one that he wants.“He’s not announcing where he’s going and even though he wants to keep it and announce it like a star there must be something behind it, a surprise.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“If you think about the business of football, for £350million I would go to Saudi for a year, then come back next season – the year of the World Cup – aged 26 and a half, cash out and play football because what does Mbappe want? He wants to play football.”Asked about his prediction of Mbappe moving to Saudi Arabia, Desailly added: “This is what I feel and what I think as a businessman and looking at the business side of things.Mbappe laughs and brutally shuts down thought of joining Arsenal“It’s still competitive in Saudi… broadcasters are coming in to show the matches around the world.“They are doing what Qatar did in 2004 or 2005 and I went there to promote and expose the country.“It is a business on both sides and I do believe that this could be an opportunity for him to make more business and play more football after the Euros.”Desailly alluded to the fact that he was a trailblazer for today’s generation of footballers that now ply their trade in the Middle East.Following a successful career that saw him play for the likes of Marseille, AC Milan and Chelsea, he left to join Qatari side Al Gharafa in 2005. He would go on to end his career at Qatar SC in 2006. More

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    Erling Haaland makes major business investment in favourite hair band as he eyes future after football

    MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland has become the minority owner of his favourite hair band company.Haaland has bought a minority stake in Oslo hair accessories company Bon Dep after spending the last few years wearing the brand’s signature “Kknekki” hair tie.Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has found a new investment opportunityCredit: GettyHaaland has become a minority owner of his favourite hair band companyCredit: RexHaaland has helped boost sales of his favourite hair bandCredit: Bon DepThe star striker’s man-bun phenomenon has boosted sales in various European countries, such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, according to the company.Haaland said: “I’m proud to become a shareholder in Bon Dep. Kknekki has been my go-to hair tie for years, and it is undoubtedly the best in the world.”Bon Dep founder and CEO Vibeke Gronseth welcomed the Norway international on board and opened up on the company’s ambitions.Gronseth added: “The primary purpose of bringing Haaland on board is to collaborate in scaling Kknekki further across Europe and the rest of the world. Read More on Football”Haaland and his team have a long-term perspective that is crucial as we expand Bon Dep into new markets. “The success of Kknekki, also known as the world’s best hair tie, has demonstrated what we can achieve.”Haaland is currently enjoying a stunning career that promises to reach greater heights in the next few years.But the 23-year-old is already preparing for life after football with new investments.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAt the same time the ex-Borussia Dortmund star continues to dominate in the Premier League.Haaland has amassed a staggering 31 goals and six assists in 38 appearances this season alone.Roy Keane asked by Premier League owner ‘were you smoking weed’ after brutal ‘League Two player’ Erling Haaland verdictAnd the forward is now looking to replicate City’s stunning Treble triumph from last season in the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.Haaland has been enjoying another dominant season with Man City More

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    Harry Maguire’s wife Fern makes major career change with sweet tribute to kids

    ENGLAND footie ace Harry Maguire’s wife is branching out and opening her own florist.Fern Hawkins, 29, plans to target the celebrity market by supplying weddings and A-list ­parties with blooms.Harry Maguire’s wife Fern Hawkins has kept her plans under wraps for months with only close pals aware — such as England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s wife, MeganCredit: GettySet to roar on Harry in Germany, Fern has already set up an Instagram page for her new business @saintrosefloristryCredit: InstagramShe named the venture Saint Rose after their kids — Lillie Saint, five, and Piper Rose, three.A source close to Fern confirmed the business and said she has had private floristry tuition.They said: “She’s always worked and is a physio by trade, but she is really excited by this. “She’s always had an eye for creativity and a passion to build her own business.READ MORE ON FERN HAWKINS“She wants to hit the celebrity wedding market as the go-to brand.”Fern has kept her plan under wraps for months with only close pals aware — such as England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s wife, Megan.Set to roar on Harry in Germany, Fern has already set up an Instagram page for her new business @saintrosefloristry.The bio reads: “Your personal florist. Inspiring events with the art of floristry.”Most read in FootballLuke Littler takes on Harry Maguire in incredible darts challenge as fans say Man Utd star should ‘switch careers’ More

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    Tsimikas in hospital after touchline collision with Klopp as Liverpool boss says ‘I wish I could give him my collarbone’

    JURGEN KLOPP turned into Jurgen Crock after a freak collision put one of his own stars in hospital – and left him facing a left back crisis.Kostas Tsimikas suffered a broken collar bone when a touchline tangle with Bukayo Saka ten minutes before the break sent him crashing into the Liverpool boss.
    Kostas Tsimikas collided with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after eating shoulder barge by Bukayo SakaCredit: PA
    The Greek defender was in agony after taking out his managerCredit: EPA
    The left-back ended up being subbed off and replaced by Joe GomezCredit: Alamy
    Both Klopp and the Reds defender hit the deck, and Tsimikas was left holding his shoulder in agony.
    He was immediately taken to hospital, where it was confirmed he had suffered a broken collar bone, leaving Liverpool with a huge injury headache.
    Andy Robertson is still out after shoulder surgery in October, and Tsimikas’ KO soured a thrilling match for Klopp.
    He admitted: “It was massively overshadowed by Kostas’ collarbone issue, and it is definitely broken, so he is out for a long time.
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    “I thought at first it’s not a real problem because I had no pain. I would happily give my collar bone and Kostas would be fit again.
    “I was completely fine and I thought him, too, but I asked Kostas and he said ‘no, it’s broken.’ Of course that’s not cool and you’re kind of involved.
    “I’m not even sure if I fell on him and these things should not happen. The other issues we will have to see, but it is hard for us to swallow with the Robbo situation.”
    Referee Chris Kavanagh penalised Saka for the foul, yet there was no intent in the incident and the Arsenal winger swiftly apologised after the top-of-the-table draw.
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    Mohamed Salah levelled the scores in the 29th minuteCredit: ALAMY

    Saka said: “I want to apologise to him. I didn’t mean it of course. It was just a 50-50, I went shoulder to shoulder with him.
    “I didn’t see him but he must have taken a bad fall. I didn’t see that he went into Klopp either. I kept running because I didn’t think it was a foul.”
    Centre back Gabriel headed Arsenal in front after only three minutes, with Mo Salah levelling it just before the half hour.
    It means the Gunners top the table at Christmas – yet Klopp felt Liverpool should have had a penalty when Martin Odegaard handled in the box.
    The Arsenal skipper escaped as it was ruled that he was using his arm to steady himself as he fell. Klopp didn’t blow a fuse, but did feel hard done to.
    He added: “I’m pretty sure someone will tell me it’s not a handball but I don’t know how. I don’t say the ref can see it because I don’t know where he was.
    “But how can a guy in an office see that and not come to the conclusion that maybe, possibly it could be worth the referee having another look?”
    Gunners boss Mikel Arteta insisted it was the most high octane clash he had seen in two decades – and delighted that he will sit down to Christmas dinner as a table topper.
    Arteta said: “It was an unbelievable game, one of the most intense I’ve witnessed in 20 years in this league.
    “I’m happy to be where we are. Tomorrow we will have a beautiful dinner with our families, then it’s back to work.”
    Klopp also felt it was an honours-even showdown, and reckons it was proof that Liverpool have what it takes to mix it with the best in a title race again.
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    He added: “Absolutely we take confidence from the result. You have to take confidence from these results and performances against a top, top side.
    “We did not play bad against City for example, but it was not as good as this, and you have to take these things forward.” More

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    Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney praised after donating thousands to burgled shop

    WREXHAM’S celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been hailed for saving a burgled shop from going out of business.Stephen Tapp’s local sportswear store Wrexham Trainer Revival was broken in on October 28, only a month after he celebrated his new location.
    Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been praised once moreCredit: Getty
    Reynolds and McElhenney saved a burgled shop with a generous donationCredit: Getty
    That terrible incident left Tapp facing financial trouble and thus a donations page was set up online.
    Just as the owner was ready to close shop, Reynolds and McElhenney stepped in with a £3,500 donation.
    That took the grand total to £7,000, a sum that will keep the local business going.
    Tapp told the BBC: “It was overwhelming – I literally had to be picked up off the floor.
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    “One of the biggest actors in Hollywood donating money to my little shop, it’s ridiculous.
    “We were about to wrap up the online donations page, then they doubled the amount I’d already received – taking it to £7,000.
    “After spending so much time talking to the police my head wasn’t in a very good place.
    “I was very close to packing up and selling it all on eBay – the support I’ve had from everyone has been amazing.
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    “The donations page was set up by an American couple I’ve only met once – that money has covered all of my costs and kept the business going.
    “By Sunday tea-time, with the amount of messages I received on social media, there was no way I could give up.
    “They’re welcome to the shop anytime. There’ll be a couple of free T-shirts there for them, that’s for sure.” More

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    Ally McCoist in shock career move as Rangers hero unveils new business venture with son

    RANGERS legend Ally McCoist has started a chauffeur and limos firm, we can reveal.The footie hero, 61, set up the business with his eldest lad Alexander, 29.
    McCoist has started a new business venutreCredit: Getty
    But since forming AM Executive Chauffeur Ltd he has been fined for speeding twice on the same day.
    Officials say the pair’s company is involved in the “renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles”.
    It’s registered in Erskine, Renfrewshire, with both Coisty and his lad named as its sole directors.
    Last month the ex-Scotland football legend was hit with £510 in fines after he admitted going over the speed limit twice on January 6.

    Dumbarton Sheriff Court heard the former Rangers striker was clocked driving at 48mph in a 30mph zone in Tarbet, Argyll. And on the same day McCoist was also recorded doing 55mph in a separate 30mph zone on the A83 in nearby Arrochar.
    The telly pundit, of Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, also had four penalty points added to his licence.
    His vehicles business was incorporated days before he was cleared of liability for a £244,000 insurance bill.
    Aviva claimed he should’ve stopped son Argyll, 24, driving his motor before a hit-and-run crash in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, in 2016.
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    Victim Stephan Murdoch was given a £200,000 compo payout. But a judge said Ally did not have to pay up for his uninsured lad.
    Last night a source said: “Ally has a lot of contacts who like to be driven about in limos, so this could be a nice earner.”
    And last night Sheffield Hallam University sport finance expert Dr Dan Plumley said diversifying income and considering business alternatives was vital for retired professional footballers.
    He added: “Of course, they are also often in a more privileged position to do some of these things linked to their profile as a footballer.
    “It is a case of leveraging that as much as possible to your advantage, just like any business will do with its brand and reputation.”
    Ally McCoist has set up a chauffeur firmCredit: Getty
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