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      Footballers who were ball boys, from Man City star Phil Foden to Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi

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      EVERY kid dreams of watching a game close to the action and being just yards away from their heroes.So these lads must’ve been delighted to have been ball boys for their local clubs and witnessed the pro’s skills in close quarters.

      But, going one better is actually being the star on the pitch – which these former ball boys achieved.
      Here are the ball boys who became footballers.
      PHIL FODEN
      As Stevan Jovetic celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Swansea, a boy in the background looks on.
      And it’s fair to say he hasn’t changed one bit!
      It is, of course, Phil Foden – who shared the image on social media next to a photo of him scoring against Liverpool.
      He captioned the snap: “How it started… how it’s going.”
      Phil Foden is instantly recognisable as a ball boy from 2014Credit: AFP – Getty
      CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI
      Every now and again a ball boy becomes a star of the show.
      And that’s exactly what happened to a 13-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi when Samuel Eto’o scored the third goal of his hat-trick against Manchester United in 2014.
      The Cameroon star celebrated his strike with a smiling Hudson-Odoi as they held each other’s hands.
      A 14-year-old Callum Hudson-Odoi is overjoyed by Samuel Eto’o scoringCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      WESLEY SNEIJDER
      The mercurial Dutch playmaker joined Ajax as a youth in 1991 – four years before they won the Champions League.
      It was a team that boasted the best players of their generation, including the likes of Clarence Seedorf, Marc Overmars, Edgar Davids and Patrick Kluivert.
      The old head keeping the youngsters on the right path was the experienced Frank Rijkaard, who Sneijder grabbed a snap with when he was on ball boy duty.
      Frank Rijkaard obliges Wesley Sneijder with a photo ahead of an Ajax game
      CARLOS TEVEZ
      Tevez is instantly recognisable as a young lad in this brilliant photo with Boca Junior legends Juan Roman Riquelme.
      He came through the ranks of the Argentinian club before making his debut aged just 16.
      Carlos would return to La Bombonera in his elderly years and become a cult hero, just like Riquelme and the club’s greatest icon Diego Maradona.
      A young Tevez poses with Juan Roman Riquleme before ball boy duty at Boca
      BERNARDO SILVA
      Before he became a Manchester City star, Portuguese international Bernardo Silva had Benfica in his blood.
      He was a graduate from their famed academy, where the likes of Ederson and Renato Sanches played at around the same time.
      And before that, in 2008, he was reportedly a ball boy in a Europa League tie against Napoli.
      Bernardo Silva had Benfica in his blood and was reportedly a ball boy for a 2008 Europa League tie against Napoli
      DONNY VAN DE BEEK
      At Ajax, being a ball boy is all part of the graduation progress and designed to teach you responsibilty.
      You also get to meet your heroes, as a keen Donny van de Beek was happy to share on social media in this throwback snap.
      And Luiz Suarez was happy to oblige for the quick photo with the aspiring youngster.
      At Ajax being a ball boy is part of your graduation from the youth team, as Donny van de Beek discovered
      MATTHIJS DE LIGT
      Like van de Beek, de Ligt rose through the ranks at Ajax to become a superstar at Juventus.
      And he also got his obligatory snap with Luis Suarez before a game for the Dutch giants.
      The pair could even face off against each other in this season’s Champions League.
      Matthijs de Ligt poses with Luis Suarez before an Ajax game
      BRAHIM DIAZ
      The Real Madrid forward was a ball boy at Malaga in 2012, where he can be seen in the background watching Santi Cazorla and Isco celebrating a goal.
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      Fast forward seven years, he joins Real Madrid, and then teams up with the man he saw shining on the Costa del Sol.
      Diaz even provided the Spanish international with an assist for a goal against Huesca, prompting Isco to share the below image to his followers with the caption: “You make me old”.
      For the record, there’s only seven years between them.
      A young Brahim Diaz looks on as Isco and Santi Cazorla celebrate a Malaga goal in 2012Credit: AFP – Getty

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      Chelsea legend John Terry’s boasts whopping £47m property empire, including £16m house with £150k astro turf golf course

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      HE’S estimated to be worth £38million, so it’s no surprise footie ace John Terry and his family are accustomed to living in one of Surrey’s most sought-after areas.And the former England and Chelsea defender obviously has time on his hands since retiring from his £170,000-a-week playing career in 2018, turning his hand to coaching and property development.
      John Terry, pictured with wife Toni, has invested vast amounts of time and money on his property portfolio and has made millions
      John Terry previously owned both the red-brick mansion (top right) and white nine-bed property (bottom right) and now wants to tear down the third property (bottom left) and build two new propertiesCredit: INS News
      The real estate tycoon has already made almost £20m in property deals, and was granted planning permission to bulldoze one of his mansions and replace it with two new luxury abodes – a move that could make him another £20m.
      Here, Sun Online looks at Terry’s booming property portfolio…
      Latest £20m venture
      Features: A bar, games room, private gym
      Estimated profit: £20m
      Terry has been a fan of the Surrey area of Oxshott – a ten-minute drive from Chelsea’s Cobham training ground – for more than a decade.
      He bought Tandem House, his third property in the area for £4.5m and won planning permission to demolish it.
      John Terry is set to build two new mega mansions
      The Chelsea legend is set to knock down a £4.5m mansion to build two new ones
      The 41-year-old star plans to build two luxury houses in its place – one six-bed, and one four-bed.
      Both properties will include a kitchen diner, family room, drawing room, bar and games room.
      The larger property will also boast a pool and gym.
      £6.5m former family home
      Features: Gym, Astro turf putting green, cinema room
      Profit: £2.8m
      John Terry’s former family home went back on the market for £5.5mCredit: Rightmove
      Terry and wife Toni’s former six-bed family home in Oxshott went back on the market for £5.5m, however he was forced to slash the price because of coronavirus.
      Dad-of-two Terry reportedly bought the property for £2.2m in 2003 and sold it for £5m in 2013.
      Keen golfer Terry installed a small Astro turf putting green in the one acre of sprawling gardens.
      An indoor swimming pool is just one of the many features the Surrey home boastsCredit: Rightmove
      The stunning former home of John Terry went back on the marketCredit: Rightmove
      Situated on a private road on the prestigious Crown Estate, the home boasts one of Surrey’s most exclusive addresses.
      The property was renovated by interior designer Louise Bradley, and has four huge bedrooms in the main house, with two additional rooms and a shower in the guest wing above the triple garage.
      £16m super-mansion sold to the Sultan of Oman
      Features: Fishing lake, swimming pool and sauna
      Profit: £10m
      John Terry had planned to move into this nine-bed property, but then received an offer he couldn’t refuseCredit: INS News
      Clearly a fan of the location, Terry bought his second mansion a stone’s throw from his former home for £1.8m in 2007, and spent £4m renovating the nine-bed property.
      The white house dwarfed Terry’s neighbouring pile, and when building work began in 2011, it was believed to involve putting in a 33 x 40ft indoor pool, a steam room, sauna and a fishing lake.
      The house was perfect for the footballer as it was only visible to the public from the air and boasted a separate wing for staff, and a visitor annexe in the opposite building.
      He had planned to move his family into the property but when the Sultan of Oman made him “an offer he couldn’t refuse” in 2014, he sold it.
      According to reports, Terry made at least £10m profit on the £16m sale.Colin Montgomerie’s £5m mansion
      Features: half-acre of land, seven beds and staff accommodation 
      Worth: £5m
      John Terry and wife Toni have made some very clever property moves
      In 2014 Terry bought the £4.35m former mansion owned by golfer Colin Montgomerie, downsizing from his ‘dream home’.
      It was here that in 2017 the star was left shaken after robbers broke into the home, stealing £4m of loot. 
      The property is just down the road from Terry’s previous two properties and boasts a two-bed staff annex.
      While smaller than his last place, the seven-bed property is still situated on a half-acre of land, and features six bathrooms and four reception rooms.
      He reportedly spent £150k replacing the lawn with Astro turf, and the property’s value is thought to have risen to £5m.
      Based on his track record of snapping up houses in the area, Terry’s neighbours will be keeping a very beady eye on his next move – waiting for the bulldozers to move in. More

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      Inside Mike Tyson’s incredible 52-room mansion, sold to 50 Cent for £3.3million, that has two pools and a nightclub

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      WHEN Mike Tyson was declared bankrupt in 2003, he was forced to sell up.With reported debts of £17million, his prized home in Connecticut was one of his first possessions to be sacrificed.
      Mike Tyson’s former home in ConnecticutCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      In 2003, Tyson was forced to sell the property for £3.3m after declaring bankruptcyCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      And it would’ve been a bitter pill for the 55-year-old to swallow, looking at this mega mansion.
      Boasting 52 rooms, including 21 bedrooms, as well as its own nightclub the property is as lavish as Tyson has ever owned.
      But it was needs must for the heavyweight boxing legend and in came rapper 50 Cent who bought it from him for £3.3m the same year it was revealed he blew his fortune.
      PROPERTY DEETS
      When the In Da Club singer bought the house from Tyson, it set a record for the most expensive home ever sold in the area of Farmington – and it’s easy to see why.
      Along with those 21 bedrooms we mentioned earlier, the 50,000-square-foot abode has a 25 bathrooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, an indoor court, multiple game rooms, a green-screen room, and a recording studio.
      And the opulence doesn’t end there.
      Entering the property through a stately front gate, you’re greeted by a lion statue.
      Walking into the home on the marble floor, a duelling wood-panelled staircase leads you to another level of the property.
      As can be seen, the decor is as lavish as it gets throughout the property.
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      At the entrance of the property you’re faced with opulent gates and a statue of a lionCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      Two staircases lead you to the first floorCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The ground floor features marble floorsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The master bedroom offers incredible views of the gardensCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      A steel staircase in the master bedroom leads to another floorCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The walk-in closets are glass frontedCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      Astonishingly, there are 25 bathroomsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      This bathroom features a huge bathtub overlooking the gardensCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The bathroom has a glass showerCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The reception room features a Weber grand pianoCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The property also boasts its own nightclubCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The master bedroom has a scenic view of the garden landscape.
      From there, you have your own steel staircase that leads to another floor that features a massive walk-in closet with glass doors, so you can see your designer wardrobe.
      One of the many en-suites has a huge bathtub that overlooks the gardens, and it also features a glass door shower.
      THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
      The home is fit for someone who loves having friends round.
      There are outdoor and indoor basketball courts that complete the recreational feel to the property.
      There’s a room with pool tables, and another games room with poker and roulette tables – meaning you’ll never have to go to Las Vegas again.
      Next to the outdoor basketball court is a pond that has an elaborate water feature spouting out and a guesthouse.
      However, this property does have a chequered history in sales.
      50 Cent had the outdoor basketball court personalised with his group’s name onCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      A second basketball court can be found indoorsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The indoor swimming pool is one of two at the homeCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The outdoor pool features its own grottoCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      It’s the perfect spot to top up your tanCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The kitchen has enough space for the most avid chefCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      One games room features pool tablesCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      Another games room has poker and roulette tablesCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      TOO EXPENSIVE
      Over the years, the property has dropped in value rapidly – mostly because of its running costs that 50 Cent complained cost him around £50,000 per month.
      In fact, it was on the market for 12 years – starting at £14m before it was finally sold in 2019 for just £2.3m – an 84 per cent price drop.
      “It’s just oversized for the market,” estate agent Jonathan Miller told Realtor.com.
      “When you have a property that is well outside the norm, it takes a lot longer to sell.”
      In the end, it was reportedly snapped up by US businessman Casey Askar, who owns several fast-food businesses.
      Another of Mike Tyson’s amazing homes, complete with cages for his tigers, was left abandoned before it was converted into a church.
      A cinema room adds to the lavish offerings this property hasCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      The property also has a pond next to the basketball courtCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      There’s a guest house overlooking the pondCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      A water feature spouts into the pondCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      Over the years the property has struggled to sell and was on the market for 12 yearsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      Eventually it sold in 2019 for just £2.3m – decreasing 84 per cent in valueCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate More

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

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      TO be Lewis Hamilton for a day.The F1 ace has amassed a £300million fortune that allows him to indulge in the best boys’ toys around.
      Lewis Hamilton has amassed a £300m fortune from motor racing and sponsorshipsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton’s wealth means he can afford life’s greatest luxuries and has a £13m car collectionCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      And boy does the racing legend know how to spend it – splashing his cash on the best cars that could earn him the title of ultimate celebrity petrol head.
      The eco-warrior is level with Michael Schumacher on seven world titles and missed out on a record-breaking eighth in the heartbreaking Abu Dhabi 2021 finale.
      But away from the track, Hamilton, 37, has an equally impressive fleet of cars worth around – wait for it – £13MILLION.
      Of course, being a driver, he’s a car fanatic and collects everything from supercars to vintage classics that he divides between two garages – one in Monaco and another in LA.
      He said previously: “I don’t know anything about wine. I don’t know a huge amount about art. But what I do know is cars, and I’m very particular about them.”
      Amusingly, so they keep their value, when Hamilton doesn’t want to drive them back home – he reportedly has a tow-truck that comes to pick them up from whatever restaurant or club he’s at. Here we take a look at just some of his extravagant collection:
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      PAGANI ZONDA 760 LH
      The rarest motor in Hamilton’s possession is a £1.6m Pagani Zonda that was made entirely for him.
      The exterior and interiors are purple, and at the request of the sports star he opted for a manual gearbox instead of the usual sequential one.
      His reasons? Because he hated getting behind the wheel of it initially.
      He once said: “The Zonda is terrible to drive!
      “It’s the best-sounding car I own, but handling-wise it’s the worst.”
      That could be why in 2015 Hamilton got in an accident that caused some significant damage to the cherished motor.
      Hamilton’s Pagani Zonda cost him £1.6m but he hates driving itCredit: Rex Features
      1966 SHELBY 427 COBRA
      The highest valued car in Hamilton’s collection is this stunning classic.
      Believed to be worth around £4m, it’s a rare sight – unless you’ve seen the racer cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway in LA.
      Hamilton was often spied taking his ex-missus Nicole Scherzinger for a spin in this beauty, which would have him standing out from the crowd.
      A 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra is Hamilton’s most expensive car worth £4mCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      LAFERRARI
      Every car aficionado worth their weight in salt owns this £1m Ferrari – another collector’s item that rises in value as the years go by.
      Capable of reaching a top speed of 217 mph, the LaFerrari can hit 0-62 mph in just 2.4 seconds, meaning it’s the fastest car Hamilton owns.
      Footballers including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Son Heung-min also drive this frighteningly fast motor that must be just like handling a racing car.
      A £1m Ferrari La Ferrari is a must for any car collection, including HamiltonCredit: Xposure
      MERCEDES-AMG PROJECT ONE
      Lewis got his hands on a Project One last year, even though it is even supposed to be out until later in 2022.
      He was heavily involved in the production of the plug-in hybrid sports car that’s capable of hitting a top speed of 217 mph.
      Only 275 are going to be released at a cost of around £2m.
      Make that 274 now, since Hamilton has one.
      Hamilton has managed to get his hands on a £2m Mercedes-AMG Project One ahead of its 2021 release
      Hamilton was heavily involved in the production of the Project OneCredit: AFP or licensors
      MERCEDES-AMG SLS BLACK
      He already owned a SL Black Series, so why not add the SLS, right?
      Hamilton, who clearly has a need for speed, added this supercar to his garage probably because it’s the fastest Mercedes in production.
      Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine that produces 622bhp – the SLS can reach a top speed of 196 mph.
      It also hits 0-60 in just 3 seconds – making it the ideal car for Hamilton to get his thrills off the track with. For a price tag of £230k, it’s just what you’d expect really.
      Driving for Mercedes has its perks for HamiltonCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton regularly shares images on social media alongside Mercedes motorsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      MCLAREN P1
      Despite splitting with McLaren’s racing team, Hamilton can’t have felt too aggrieved with his former employers because in 2015 he added a £2m P1 to his extensive list of rides.
      The P1 has a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, which is twinned with an electric motor that means the supercar has a total power and torque output of 903 bhp and 980 Nm of torque.
      In real talk that means it’s fast and powerful, can hit a top of 217 mph and 0-60 mph in under 2.7 seconds.
      In 2015 Hamilton added a £2M McLaren P1 to his list of ridesCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      The McLaren P1 is capable of hitting 0-62 mph in just 2.7 secondsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton didn’t hold any grudges with McLaren despite splitting from the team and drives their car still on the streets of MonacoCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      1967 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500
      The second classic car that’s part of his fleet, fans of the Hollywood movie Gone In 60 Seconds might recognise this motor as looking to similar to one of the Eleanor models from the film.
      Hamilton had his customised by Oklahoma shop Classic Recreations for additional cost.
      At auctions, these can fetch up to £750k, and you can bet Hamilton’s is in tip-top condition. That said, we doubt he’ll ever sell it.
      BEST OF THE REST
      When the Mercedes-Maybach 6 came out in 2016, Hamilton made sure he got his hands on the concept car.
      The 2×2 coupe is completely electric, and can run up to 200 miles before it’ll need recharging.
      Hamilton also has another Mercedes – the Maybach S600, which is a luxurious chauffeur’s car with a partition separating the front seats from the back.
      Both those motors have a combined worth of around £800k.
      And Hamilton doesn’t mind swapping four wheels for two – sometimes taking his £6,500 Honda CRF450RX Motocross Bike around the dirt tracks of California.
      Then there’s also his Maverick X3 dune buggy that would’ve set him back around £20k, that’s also electric in theme with his eco-warrior status.
      Hamilton is a fan of the Maverick x3 dune buggy worth £20kCredit: 2017. All rights reserved.
      Nicole Scherzinger used to ride with Hamilton on his buggyCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton also has a penchant for motorbikesCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Footballers who love to spend their downtime fishing, like Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Sergio Aguero

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      NOW here’s a good way to unwind from the pressures of the game.These footballers like to spend their downtime by relaxing with a spot of fishing.
      Gazza shows off a catch and is one of many footballers to love fishingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Memphis Depay, John Terry and Sergio Aguero have been known to dangle their rods into lake and sea hoping to catch a bite.
      While former England heroes Gazza and David Seaman also fancy themselves as fisherman.
      Let SunSport give you a guide to the best anglers in football.
      Cristiano Ronaldo
      Cristiano Ronaldo caught the fishing bug in his hometown of Madeira
      Ronaldo must know a thing or two about fishing coming from Madeira.
      The Portuguese city is the capital of sport fishing, where a keen fisher will look to catch marlin, wahoo and giant bluefin tuna.
      That’ll make a lovely seafood stew, for sure.

      Sergio Aguero
      Aguero, pictured on a fishing trip in Miami, once reportedly went fishing in BlackpoolCredit: Instagram @10aguerosergiokun

      Man City legend Aguero enjoyed the catch of the day on a recent fishing trip to EsquinaCredit: Instagram

      You wouldn’t have guessed that the Man City forward loves to angle.
      Back in 2014, the Argentine took up fishing when he was out injured and he still hasn’t given up his favourite pastime.
      The 33-year-old, who retired in December because of heart problems, caught a whopper on a recent trip to Esquina in the Argentinian province of Corrientes.
      David Beckham
      David Beckham caught this fancy Icelandic Salmon back in 2016
      Never one to miss out, Becks showed off his greatest catch in 2016.
      The Manchester United legend posted this image on Instagram fly fishing and catching a Icelandic Salmon.
      He’s also been known to be a fan of sea and coarse fishing.
      Memphis Depay
      Former Red Devil Memphis Depay used to go fishing in Holland with his grandfatherCredit: Peter Jordan – The Sun
      When he was a young boy, playing football wasn’t his only love.
      At the age of 10 he loved joining his grandfather Keas Schensema for fishing trips in Moordrecth.
      He even managed a small catch in this throwback pic.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic
      Ibrahimovic has his own fishing lake and once caught an impressive pike
      He has a tattoo of a koi-carp on his backCredit: AFP – Getty
      Ibrahimovic, now of AC Milan, probably considers himself to be the best fisherman in the world.
      And with this pike catch, few would argue that he’s got angling skills too.
      Ibra boasts his own private fishing lake at home in Sweden, while he also has a tattoo of a koi carp on his back.
      Lee Bowyer
      Hardman Bowyer has his own fishing lake called Etang de BowsCredit: Collect
      The former Charlton and Leeds United hero loves a tackle off the field as much as he did on it.
      The Birmingham City boss runs his own carp fishing lake named ‘Etang de Bows’ in France, which he bought in 2014.
      Maybe that’s what’s calmed him down over the years!
      Robin Van Persie
      Van Persie once caught a shark on a family fishing trip to Turkey
      While on holiday in Turkey in 2015, the former United star took his family fishing.
      Unbelievably, his bait managed to catch a shark while he was deep sea fishing.
      He wrote on Facebook: “Unaware this was going to be our best fishing day ever!!!
      “What a catch! Nobody got hurt and of course we released the shark.”
      Tony Hibbert
      Ex-Everton full-back Hibbert is so obsessed with fishing he now makes a business out of it.
      In 2013, he bought the 33-acre Lac de Premiere, a carp fishery in the village of Villiers-en-Prayeres, northern France.
      And since retiring from the beautiful game in 2016, he’s devoted his time in running a venue welcoming fisherman from all over the world.
      Ex-Everton ace Tony Hibbert owns a carp lake in FranceCredit: Instagram @lacdepremiere
      John Terry
      Chelsea legend John Terry loves catching carpCredit: BNPS
      Now that he’s retired, he’ll have more time on his hands for one of his favourite hobbies.
      The Chelsea legend loves carp, which is why he built a lake in the grounds of his mansion.
      Who needs Fortnite?
      Bobby Zamora
      Zamora is no stranger to catching a big oneCredit: Twitter
      JT’s close pal, Bobby Zamora, has been a huge admirer of fishing for a long time.
      The ex-QPR and West Ham striker, who is now a club ambassador at Brighton, loves a Bobby dazzler – with his biggest catch a 39lb 12oz carp.

      David Seaman
      Seaman was never caught flapping when he fishedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The Arsenal and England legend might be football’s best angler, having done it for most of his life.
      Safe Hands, as he was nicknamed, was skilled at everything from fly to coarse fishing.
      Surely he’s never been left flapping by the river bank?
      Paul Gascoigne
      Gazza once fell off a jetty into a lake on a fishing tripCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Last, but certainly not least, Gazza often went on trips with Seaman during Euro 96 on the advice of manager Terry Venables.
      But famously, Gascoigne fell off jetty into a lake near their team hotel before the Spain game in his full England team tracksuit.
      Cue fits of laughter from the former England stopper as his mate asked him to pull him out.
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      Man Utd flops who were a success after leaving Old Trafford following Martial’s move to Sevilla, including Lukaku

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      PLAYING for Manchester United can be a heavy burden for some players, even the very best.And many find their way again after moving away from Old Trafford to the frustration of supporters.
      These former Man Utd stars flourished away from Old Trafford
      Anthony Martial, a £56million signing from Monaco, failed to hit the heights expected of him and will be hoping a move to Sevilla reignites his career.
      He will be be buoyed by these seven who did especially well after leaving the Premier League giants behind.
      From a Uruguayan legend to a Dutch star who later earned a transfer to Barcelona, here are the flops for whom life got much better after leaving Old Trafford.
      ROMELU LUKAKU
      The Belgium centre forward is definitely the one that got away.
      Often, Lukaku was deemed not good enough by supporters who felt he was overweight and cumbersome.
      After cutting a more shredded figure at Inter Milan, where a new diet and fitness regime saw the striker lose 16lbs and get into the best shape of his career, he helped the Serie A club land the title.
      That prompted Chelsea to splash £97.5m on Lukaku, although he’s yet to live up to that price tag at the Bridge.
      Romelu Lukaku lost his way at Old Trafford and was criticised by supportersCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      After shifting over a stone in weight, Lukaku became one of Serie A’s most feared strikers at InterCredit: AFP
      MEMPHIS DEPAY
      In 2015, United shelled out £25m on the Dutch star on the insistence of Louis van Gaal.
      But Depay looked lost at sea on our shores, playing 53 times and managing just seven goals.
      Two seasons later he was sold to Lyon for £20m, where he rediscovered his form.
      In 2021, after scoring 76 goals in 178 games, he joined Barcelona on a free transfer.
      Memphis Depay struggled for goals at Old TraffordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      After moving to Lyon, Depay has re-emerged for club and country – signing for Barcelona
      ANGEL DI MARIA
      It’s not uncommon for Argentinian stars to lose their way at Old Trafford – with Juan Sebastian Veron also struggling in Manchester.
      Di Maria was a marquee signing in 2014 for a then-British transfer record fee of £59.7m.
      In his only season, he managed just four goals in 32 games and soon fell out of favour with boss van Gaal.
      A year later he was sold to PSG for £40m, where he has scored double figures in goals in five of his six seasons, as well as been integral in four Ligue 1-winning campaigns.
      Angel Di Maria was a marquee signing for the Red Devils costing £60mCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      After his Manchester United nightmare, Di Maria found his feet at PSGCredit: AFP
      WILFRIED ZAHA
      In 2013, United moved to sign Zaha from Crystal Palace for £15m – Sir Alex Ferguson’s final acquisition for the club.
      A year later he found himself out of favour under new boss David Moyes and was loaned out to Cardiff City.
      Zaha would later say he never felt he was given a fair chance at Old Trafford.
      He was loaned to the Eagles, who eventually bought him back for £10m – and he’s gone on to become one of the Premier League’s biggest danger men.
      Wilfried Zaha argued that he didn’t get a chance at Old TraffordCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      After returning to Crystal Palace in 2015, Zaha became one of the Premier League’s best playersCredit: Getty
      DALEY BLIND
      A lot of Blind’s problems at Old Trafford stemmed from where managers thought he should play.
      Was he a left-back? Should he play in a midfield holding role? Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho just couldn’t work him out.
      In 2018, the Dutch international returned to Ajax, where he has won two league titles and contributed to the club’s brilliant Champions League run in 2019… playing at centre-back.
      And at the Euros he starred for Holland.
      Daley Blind struggled in various positions at Manchester United, including left-back and in midfieldCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      At Ajax, as a ball-playing centre half, Blind has impressedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      DIEGO FORLAN
      Forlan was a costly (at the time) £7m buy for United in 2002.
      However, in his first 13 Premier League games and five Champions League matches he was ridiculed for failing to hit the back of the net.
      United sold him to LaLiga’s Villarreal, where he was an instant hit scoring 25 league goals and winning the Spanish Golden Boot and the European Golden Shoe in his first season.
      He repeated that trick in 2009 at Atletico Madrid – scoring a sensational 32 goals in 33 games.
      In his first 18 games with the club, Diego Forlan failed to score for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Forlan found his shooting boots in LaLiga, first with Villarreal and then with Atletico Madrid
      RADAMEL FALCAO
      The Colombian striker, now 35, is plying his trade at Rayo Vallecano where he has five goals in 13 games.
      Before that, he was scoring goals at Galatasaray – 20 in 43 games.
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      But at Old Trafford, on loan from Monaco, he really struggled with just four goals in 29 games, although a serious knee injury and a struggle to initially return to fitness hindered him.
      After his Manchester United nightmare, a poor spell at Chelsea followed.
      But a return to Monaco helped Falcao find his Midas touch again. He scored 70 goals in his last three seasons with the French giants before continuing his rejuvenation in his twilight years in Turkey.

      Radamel Falcao’s loan move to Manchester United was a disasterCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Returning to Monaco was Falcao’s saving grace and he scored 70 goals in three seasons with the club after spell in EnglandCredit: Reuters More