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      Beckham, Maldini and more footy legends who have managed to keep incredible body physiques after retiring

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      AFTER decades of training hard and watching what they eat – and drink – it must be tempting for footballers to hit McDonald’s and the off licence after hanging their boots.But this lot have proven it is possible to avoid the temptation of making up for lost time at the takeaway.
      David Beckham still looks in elite shape despite retiring a decade agoCredit: Splash News
      Beckham looks as good now as he did in his heydayCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      From David Beckham to Paolo Maldini, check out the former football stars who maintained their elite physiques when their career was long-gone…
      DAVID BECKHAM
      BELIEVE it or not, Golden Balls retired from football with his swansong spell at Paris Saint-Germain SEVEN years ago.
      Despite that, Becks, 46, has kept a footballer’s frame.
      Now owner of MLS side Inter Miami and a part-owner of Salford City alongside his Class of 92 pals, Beckham is still very much involved in football.
      Beckham is still a very marketable name too, regularly popping up in adverts an even movies, including a role in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. in 2015.
      PAOLO MALDINI
      Paolo Maldini shirtless at the beach in MiamiCredit: Splash News
      Maldini arguably looks stronger now than he did as a playerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      NOW aged 53, Maldini is still in tip-top shape.
      The AC Milan legend spent his whole career at the San Siro and is arguably the best defender of all time.
      But despite retiring in 2009, Maldini has kept fit by turning his hand to professional tennis, competing at the Aspria Tennis Cup in Milan in 2017.
      Maldini is now back at AC Milan, working as technical director.
      RIO FERDINAND
      Rio Ferdinand looks stronger than ever despite retiring five years agoCredit: Instagram
      Rio Ferdinand has certainly bulked up since his playing days endedCredit: Getty – Contributor
      THE Manchester United and England legend, 43, hung up his boots in 2015 and has remained fighting fit ever since.
      In fact, Ferdinand was linked with a career in boxing at one stage, before pulling the plug after failing to obtain a licence.
      Now most often seen as a pundit, Ferdinand is still in elite shape – and would prove more than a handful for most strikers.
      GARY LINEKER
      Gary Lineker has still kept his shape despite being 60Credit: Splash News
      Lineker looks as good now as he did at Italia 90Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      HE may be well-known for his “other career” selling Walker’s crisps, but it would seem Lineker stays clear of the spuds.
      The Match of the Day host looks in fine shape aged 60.
      Lineker is regularly spotted hitting the beach in just his swim-shorts, looking as fit as he did in his 20s.
      ROBERTO MANCINI
      Roberto Mancini looks as slim and suave as ever now aged 56Credit: Splash News
      Roberto Mancini appears to have only got better with ageCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      ANOTHER regularly spotted soaking up the sun is Italy boss Mancini.
      At the age of 56, Mancini is still in remarkable shape.
      And to think he hung up his boots nearly 20 years ago…
      ZINEDINE ZIDANE
      Zinedine Zidane is still lean as ever, despite retiring 14 years ago
      Zidane looks as in shape as he was as a playerCredit: AFP
      THE ex-Real Madrid boss could still probably get a game for Los Blancos now aged 49.
      Zidane quit the game after his infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final.
      But since then he’s forged a career as one of the world’s top bosses – and clearly does his cardio along with the squad.
      FRANCESCO TOTTI
      Francesco Totti still looks lean and mean having retiredCredit: Instagram / @francescototti
      Francesco Totti is in as good shape as he was when he was a player at RomaCredit: AFP or licensors
      INREDIBLY, Totti spent 25 years in the Roma first-team squad.
      After hanging up his boots in 2017, you couldn’t blame Totti for taking it easy and enjoying the incredible food Rome has to offer.
      But instead, the 45-year-old still looks in incredible shape.
      ANDREA PIRLO
      Andrea Pirlo still looks as cool as ever now aged 42Credit: Splash News
      Andrea Pirlo looks to be in good shape even having hung up his bootsCredit: Getty
      THE coolest man in football may no longer play, but he’s still uber-cool.
      The Italian ace never relied on his physicality on the pitch, but he still looks in fine shape.
      Aged 42, Pirlo – who most recently managed Juventus – can still easily rock that beach look.

      ANTONIO CONTE
      Antonio Conte is still happy to channel his inner-Daniel Craig aged 52Credit: Xposure
      Antonio Conte’s hair has certainly improved since giving up footballCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      MUCH like Mancini, Conte couldn’t resist stripping down to his Speedos while Italy boss.
      In 2015, Conte was spotted emerging from the sea like Daniel Craig in his first James Bond run-out, Casino Royale.
      Now back in the Premier League with Spurs, Conte looks fighting fit at the age of 52 – and with a thicker head of hair, to boot.
      GRAEME SOUNESS
      Graeme Souness still appears to be in great shape at age 68Credit: The Mega Agency
      Souness was a fiery midfielder during his playing days at LiverpoolCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      THE Sky Sports pundit is regularly in the news – mainly for lashing out at Paul Pogba, if the Twitter warriors are to be believed.
      But aged 68, the former Liverpool star looks in remarkable shape.
      Souness has managed to keep away the gut so many develop after their playing career… and he quit nearly 30 years ago.
      ROBBIE SAVAGE
      Robbie Savage is still in good shape despite working as a pundit these daysCredit: The Mega Agency
      Robbie Savage was another fiery on-field character during his playing daysCredit: PA:Press Association
      HAVING officially retired in 2011, Savage still looks in top shape aged 47.
      But, Savage did dust off the boots in 2019 to play for Stockport Town, and is now director of football at Macclesfield FC.
      Savage is also known for his broadcastings gigs for BT Sport and the BBC.
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      How Newcastle owner Bin Salman’s wealth compares to Man City chief Sheikh Mansour, from homes, yachts and cars

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      BILLIONAIRE Mohammed bin Salman finally became Newcastle owner back in October.Now, the Saudi Crown Prince will take on the Premier League’s richest by trying to sign the world’s best players for Eddie Howe’s side.
      The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia bought Newcastle for £300m in OctoberCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Sheikh Mansour who has spent over £1billion as owner of Manchester CityCredit: Reuters
      Bin Salman sees the worlds of sports and entertainment as ways to lift his nation to become a global player.
      The crown prince funded the Anthony Joshua rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr which took place in the kingdom.
      And the 36-year-old will next be taking on Sheikh Mansour, 50, in the transfer market. The Man City owner has spent over £1billion on players and improving the club.
      In that time, City have won five Premier League titles, five League Cups and two FA Cups in the most successful period in their history.
      It’s reported that Bin Salman’s purchase was motivated by a desire to compete with Abu Dhabi royal family member Mansour.
      But how does the Crown Prince compare to the Sheikh?
      We take a look through their lifestyle and wealth… and controversies.
      Wealth
      Neither of the pair are struggling for cash.
      Bin Salman has an estimated personal wealth of around £13billion – although he has almost the full riches of Saudi Arabia at his fingertips.
      Sheikh Mansour’s personal fortune is believed to be somewhere in the region of £17billion.
      Politics and business
      Bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the son of the King and the de facto leader of the Gulf state as King Salman is unable to fully rule because of dementia.
      Bin Salman is also the deputy prime minister and defence minister and has attempted to present himself as a moderate reformer.
      The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin SalmanCredit: AP:Associated Press
      In 2019, for the first time Saudi women were allowed to to travel abroad, register to marry or divorce and apply for official documents without the consent of a male guardian.
      Mansour is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
      However, while Bin Salman has focused on his political career as leader of Saudi Arabia, Mansour has spent much more time on his personal business portfolio.
      Mansour heads the International Petroleum Investment Company, which has stakes in a number of businesses around the world.
      The Manchester City owner has a 32 per cent stake in Virgin Galactic – investing more than £200m in the company in 2009 – as well as a 9.1 per cent stake in Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz and others.
      Mansour’s Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation also established Sky News Arabia and English-language newspaper The National.
      The Crown Prince meets HRH Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham PalaceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Family
      Bin Salman is part of the House of Saud, the ruling family of Saudi Arabia since 1744.
      The family has some 15,000 people, although the majority of the power and the wealth sits with around 2,000 of them.
      The Al Saud family has a reported combined wealth of £1.3TRILLION – with many political commentators stating that amount is a huge under-estimate.
      Mansour is the half-brother of the current president of the UAE and a member of the ruling Al Nahyan family.
      The oil-rich family have an estimated combined wealth of at least £150billion and have driven the building of holiday hotspot Dubai.
      Mohammed bin Salman has big plans to change Newcastle United’s fortunes on the pitchCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bin Salman is married to Sarah bint Mashhoor – known as the ‘Barbie Princess’ – in 2008, the couple have four children.
      There are unconfirmed rumours that the Saudi has three other wives.
      Sheikh Mansour has two wives and six children.
      He married Sheikha Alia bint bint Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed in the mid-1990s, with whom he has one son and Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
      Manal, who has two daughters and three sons with Sheikh Mansour, is the president of the Dubai Women Establishment.Homes and holiday
      Both Sheikh Mansour and Mohammed bin Salman have full access to the lavish presidential palaces where their families call home.
      Both are lovers of the Costa del Sol in Spain and Mansour bought the 20,000-acre Los Quintos de San Martin in 2016 for £42million.
      His family also own and regularly stay at the Emirates Palace hotel, described as a ‘seven-star’ hotel in Abu Dhabi.
      Sheikh Mansour reportedly snapped up Los Quintos de San Martin in Spain for £42m in 2016
      The family-owned Emirates Palace has been described as the best hotel in the worldCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Sheikh Mansour owns this mansion in MoroccoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Bin Salman went one better, however.
      In 2015 he splashed out on the world’s most expensive home – the £230MILLION Chateau Louis XIV, west of Paris.
      From the exterior, the Chateau Louis XIV appears to be a 17th-Century chateau, constructed in a similar style to the nearby palace at Versailles.
      On closer inspection, however, this is not the case: it was built after developer Emad Khashoggi demolished a 19th-Century building that had previously stood on the 57-acre site.
      The new-build 10-bedroom home is designed to look like a 17th-century palace and boasts a cinema, deluxe swimming pool and glass-bottomed moat to watch koi carp.
      Fountains can be controlled by a tablet or mobile phone, while the 57-acre plot has immaculate gardens and a maze.
      A statue of Louis XIV made of Carrara marble stands watch over the grounds.
      Mohammed bin Salman owns the world’s most expensive home – the £230million Chateau Louis XIVCredit: Reuters
      The new-home is based on a 17th-century French mansionCredit: Reuters
      Built across 50,000 sq ft, it has 10 bedrooms, an indoor and outdoor pool and a moat circled by an aquariumCredit: Reuters
      The gardens of the £230m chateau in France owned by Mohammad bin Salman
      Yachts
      Bin Salman may win the battle on land, but Mansour wins the battle on the seven seas.
      That’s because although the Saudi owns the extravagant Serene, Mansour owns the Topaz.
      Not that any of us wouldn’t dream of being aboard the Serene.
      The 439ft 4in super-yacht was the ninth-largest in the world when it was built for vodka tycoon Yuri Shefler for £200million 2011.
      Bin Salman bought the boat, which houses 24 guests and 52 crew, in 2015 for an eye-watering £380million.
      Mohammed bin Salman splashed £380million on his superyacht, the SereneCredit: Alamy
      The Serene was in the top ten of world’s biggest yachts when it was built for vodka tycoon Yuri SheflerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bill Gates once rented it for a week at a cost of $5million and it comes with seven decks, two helipads and a full saltwater swimming pool.
      However, in August 2017 she suffered significant damage to her hull after running aground off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
      Mansour’s yacht Topaz far outdoes the Serene.
      Built in 2012, the Sheikh coughed up more than £320m to build the 482ft yacht that comes with jacuzzis, two helipads, a swimming platform and eight levels.
      It is now valued at more than £400m.
      The Topaz super yacht is said to be worth £400m and is the fifth-largest yacht in the worldCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Topaz boasts two helipads, three swimming pools, a cinema and eight levelsCredit: Splash News
      Cars
      Again, Mansour definitely has the more luxurious car collection.
      In fact, it appears that Bin Salman is barely interested in cars at all.
      Some reports claim he has a modest fleet (in comparison to other billionaires at least) with a Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti in his garage.
      On the other hand, Sheikh Mansour can’t get enough.
      Mansour owns a  five per cent stake in Ferrari, as well as this £2.5m EnzoCredit: 4WheelsofLux
      The Sheikh’s Mercedes SLR-McLaren is worth £350,000Credit: 4WheelsofLux
      He also owns this Porsche 911 GT1 worth around £3mCredit: 4WheelsofLux
      His personal collection includes an £840,000 Lamborghini Reventon, FIVE Bugatti Veyrons – costing more than £1million each – as well as a £2.5million Ferrari Enzo and a £3m Porsche 911 GT1.
      Mansour was also instrumental in bringing Formula One to Abu Dhabi and has a stake in both Ferrari and Mercedes parent company Daimler AG.
      Sheikh Mansour is rarely seen at the EtihadCredit: Reuters
      Controversies
      Both men and their families have been linked with several humans rights abuses.
      Bin Salman is considered the architect of the war in Yemen, which included indiscriminate bombing, while he ordered the blockade of the country that sparked a famine and humanitarian crisis which has killed tens of thousands.
      Human Rights Watch director Sarah Leah Whitson described his regime as “despotism”, while there was international outcry when dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in Turkey in 2018.
      In April this year, Saudi Arabia carried out a mass execution of 37 imprisoned civilians who had been convicted – 21 of those on the basis of confessions obtained under coercion and torture – of terrorism.
      They were executed by beheading, with two of the bodies left on public display.
      In 2018 and again in April this year, there were waves of arrests for women’s rights activists involved in the women to drive movement and anti male-guardianship campaign.
      Sheikh Mansour with former Man City star Sergio AgueroCredit: Manchester City FC – Getty
      Six of these arrested were tortured.
      Sheikh Mansour has been accused of using Manchester City and football to ‘launder’ the image of his state, having only been to one game in ten years.
      Homosexuality remains illegal and is a capital offence in the emirate.
      The ruling regime is also accused of a number of human rights abuses, while flogging, stoning and amputation all remain legal punishments.Sport
      Sheikh Mansour is a much more visible lover of sports.
      As well as his love of Formula One and football, Mansour is also the chairman of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority and the patron of a local half-marathon.
      He hasn’t just invested more than £1billion into Manchester City either, the City Football Group owns and part owns a host of clubs around the world.
      They bought New York City FC to Major League Soccer in the US and own Melbourne City in Australia.
      The holding company also has stakes in Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan, Club Atletico Torque in Uruguay and Girona in Spain.
      There are plans to expand further into Europe and Africa.
      Apart from Newcastle, Bin Salman’s only other link to the sporting world is the Saudi second division, which is named after him. More

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      Security measures footballers take, from buying £50k panic rooms to spending up to £40k on guard dogs

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      FOOTBALLERS can afford the ultimate luxuries in life, like sprawling homes, cars and expensive jewellery thanks to their hefty salaries.But unfortunately that makes them easy prey for opportunist thieves – who’ll target anything of value to steal.
      Dele Alli was targeted by burglars in 2020Credit: EPA
      Police arrive on the scene of Alli’s North London home after intruders broke in and stole watchesCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
      Manchester City ace Kyle Walker beefed up his security detail – buying a doberman for £40,000 from guard dog specialists Chaperone K9.
      Last year, Dele Alli became was a victim of a robbery, where two burglars broke into his North London home, assaulted him before taking off with expensive watches, including a £150,000 Richard Mille 11-03, a £150,000 Patek Philippe 5980 Nautilus and a £50,000 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chrono.
      Then in 2019, ex-Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac were chased by a moped gang, who tried to car-jack the German playmaker’s Mercedes G-Wagon, as the pair drove along a North London road.
      Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was burgled when he was on Champions League duty with the Reds, who were playing away against Bayern Munich.
      While the Senegalese forward was tormenting the Bavarians, his mansion was being ransacked by burglars, who nicked items including mobile phones, car keys and designer watches.
      But what security measures do footballers take to keep themselves safe from harm?
      IN THE CASE OF DELE
      Since having his timepieces nicked, Dele tried to make them too hot to handle and circulated their makes and models.
      And his football pals told him they would pass on the details to their watchmakers in the hope they could catch the thieves.
      A source told The Sun at the time: “These robbers might think they have hit the jackpot stealing these watches, but they are going to face real problems cashing them in.
      “Footballers use a handful of dealers and none will touch a stolen watch because they know it could cause serious problems down the line.
      Dele Alli’s prized watches were stolen from himCredit: Dele Instagram
      A £50,000 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak chrono was taken in the burglaryCredit: Dele Instagram
      Ali and his pals circulated their makes and models to make the goods too hot to handleCredit: Dele Instagram
      “It’s not unusual for cops in Dubai and Italy to demand to see papers for watches when passengers pass through security.
      “Can you imagine if a watch stolen in a violent robbery ends up on a wrist of a player who then gets arrested?
      “Dele is well connected through the England squad and knows players in Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool and London where all the main dealers are.
      “These dealers know if they accidentally bought any watch that turned out to be one of Dele’s, then they would never sell to a footballer again.”
      PANIC ROOMS
      One of the big trends in the last few years has seen footballers installing bulletproof panic rooms inside their lavish properties.
      Costing anywhere from between £40k to £1m, they provide a secure hiding spot for families at home during a burglary.
      David Beckham recently installed one in his family’s Kensington abode, along with a 24-hour, 60-camera CCTV system.
      Paul Weldon, managing director of The Panic Room, fits them for high-profile clients around Europe.
      He told us: “A panic room is a room that’s self-contained, that if the house becomes under some form of aggravated break-in, the family can get into that room, be safe and secure and have some independent communication to call for help.
      Former Arsenal pals Sead Kolasinac and Mesut Ozil were the subject of a car-jacking in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The moped thugs had given chase to Ozil’s Mercedes G-Class SUV in North London
      Bosnian left-back Kolasinac bravely managed to send the attackers scarpering
      Panic rooms have become a huge trend for footballersCredit: The Panic Room Company
      A bulletproof panic room can cost anything from £40k to £1mCredit: The Panic Room Company
      Panic rooms are normally installed within an existing room in a propertyCredit: The Panic Room Company
      “In a residential home, we try to locate somewhere on the first bedroom floor where there’s a closet of two metres by two metres that can double up as a fully-blown panic room.
      “Generally, our rooms are installed inside an existing room and they have the capability to withstand bullets from a handgun and a shotgun.
      “They range from about £40,000 to £1m in price – and clients don’t just use them to protect themselves, they’ll store specialist wines, art work, and put their safes in there too.
      “But you have to remember, a panic room is a last resort. With a big, detached property you’ve got to incorporate other systems.
      “It may be at night you set perimeter alarms, or a ground floor alarm. So at least you’ve got some warning that someone is knocking around.
      “If the alarm activates outside, you can get your family inside a panic room and call the police. But it’s got to be used with other security features of a property.”
      SPECIALLY-TRAINED GUARD DOGS
      Marcus Rashford, Jack Grealish, Mark Noble, Phil Jones, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jesse Lingard all swear by Chaperone K9 – a Leicestershire-based company that provides specially trained guard dogs to protect Premier League footballers’ families.
      The majority of dogs they provide are German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois, and each pooch has been put through a rigorous 12-month plus training programme.
      According to Chaperone K9’s website, the dogs are able to recognise and deal with a number of different threats, including home invasion, road rage, personal attacks on the person and their family and robbery.
      Chaperone K9 provide guard dogs to footballers, including Marcus RashfordCredit: Chaperone K9
      Mark Noble invested in two German Shepherds from Chaperone K9 to protect his familyCredit: Chaperone K9
      Man Utd star Phil Jones also believes having a Chaperone K9 dog in your home warns off intrudersCredit: Chaperone K9
      Rashford paid upwards of £15,000 for a Chaperone K9 dog to protect his Cheshire propertyCredit: Chaperone K9
      Hugo Lloris recently added a guard dog from Elite Protection to his familyCredit: Instagram
      Once given a command, they will spring into action with an apparent initial display of aggression to ward a potential assailant off simply by barking.
      If there is more than one attacker, they are taught to position themselves between you and the potential threat, continuously barking to keep the assailants at bay.
      And should the assailant continue to pose you a danger, a Chaperone K9 has learned, on command, to bite and hold the attacker until you tell the dog to release them.
      Since the Alli incident, more footballers have said to have invested in the ferocious guard dogs – also using rival firm Elite Protection, like Hugo Lloris.
      PERSONAL BODYGUARDS
      When you’re as famous as someone like the Beckhams, surrounding yourself and your children with burly security guards is a necessity.
      On the school run in LA, former members of the SAS would flank the family’s brood before they went to class.
      And when Brazil captain Dani Alves was at PSG, Titan Security were asked to look after his safety during a meet and greet.
      “When Dani launched his new clothing line in Paris, we supplied security staff for him,” Matthew Watson, director for Titan Security Europe explained.
      “Measures were taken in store where Dani was signing autographs and posing for photos with fans.
      David Beckham and his family are regularly flanked by security, some of which are SAS-trainedCredit: AFP – Getty
      “Crowd control and proximity of general public in this setting had to be considered due to the nature of it being a high-profile footballer, as well as two-way earpiece radio support to bodyguards on site.”
      Watson believes in the wake of the recent incidents more footballers will seek personal security.
      “In light of recent events, anticipation is for this market to continue to grow,” he said.
      “Affluent footballers are often a target due to lack of security around them, and they are very much in the public eye.
      “While brazen attempts to rob these individuals is becoming more frequent, with salary’s being posted and shared on social media.
      “That means footballers today are at risk more than ever.”
      Dani Alves required security detail when he was attending an event in ParisCredit: PA:Press Association
      RAISING AN ALARM
      Shield Security provide alarms and systems for footballers in the Yorkshire and Humber region, as well as the North of England.
      When Southampton forward Shane Long was plying his trade at Hull City, he enlisted their services.
      “During my time with Premier League football club Hull City, my family were fortunate enough to benefit from the services of Shield Security,” he revealed.
      “As a professional footballer, I often spend a great deal of time away from home, and with that in mind, my wife and I wanted the best security protection for our family.”
      Not only does Shield offer state-of-the-art alarms that can detect the most cunning intruder, they also offer security staff that stay at the home overnight, which is something Long invested in ahead of Hull’s ill-fated Europa League campaign in 2014.
      “We can offer guards to patrol the premises for footballers when they’re away, which is a decent visual deterrent,” Shield Security manager Alex Lee told us.
      “While some of the clients will request patrol cars visit four or five times a night to have a look around the premises.
      “But it’s mostly going technology-wise now. What happens with these burglaries is the robbers tend to know when a footballer is going away, so it’s pretty hard to prevent against.”
      Lee revealed that footballers are spending up to £20k to ensure their mansions are covered by alarms, cameras and barrier fences.
      Shield Security provide alarms, barrier fences and more for footballersCredit: Shield Security
      Shane Long asked Shield Security to provide a patrol guard to look after his property when he was awayCredit: Reuters
      CCTV cameras are installed around footballers’ homes, with video and alerts sent straight to their phones if an alarm is triggeredCredit: Getty – Contributor
      “A lot of footballers tend to live in houses that have gated houses.
      “So the first port of call is a gated intercom. They have a video camera pointing at the entrance and that goes direct to an app on their mobile phones.
      “There could also be cameras right around the site, with some players even doing internal cameras by their back doors, as well as intruder alarms.
      “We install perimeter fences too that have a laser going from pillar to pillar, so any movement over that and an alarm will be triggered.

      “It’s not too different to what your average Joe is getting really, but the only difference is it’s on a larger scale because of the size of their houses.
      “Most footballers’ homes are five bedroom homes, so they’re spending anywhere from £5,000 to £20,000.
      “But if that’s the price of keeping them and their family safe, they will happily pay that.”
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      Foods banned by football managers from Antonio Conte axing ketchup to Monster Munch, mushrooms and ice in coke

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      GONE are the days when footballers would fuel their bodies gorging on fast food, crisps and fizzy drinks.Now, in the pursuit of athletic perfection, players’ diets are crucial.
      Antonio Conte has banned his stars from adding ketchup to their mealsCredit: Sky Sports
      What they eat is monitored carefully by their clubs, while some even have their own personal chefs.
      And even the managers themselves are taking drastic action – banning players from eating certain foods.
      Antonio Conte is the latest boss to play nutritionist by outlawing ketchup in the Tottenham canteen.
      But what other foods are a massive no-no, according to the gaffer?
      PIZZA
      Shoving a pizza in the oven for 12 minutes is one of the easiest meals you can make.
      But, if you were to offer a slice to Pep Guardiola he would probably throw it back at you quicker than Cesc Fabregas in an Old Trafford dressing room.
      The Man City boss reportedly warned his stars off the Italian delicacy because he felt a diet eating fatty foods wouldn’t help his side win the league in 2016.
      Interestingly enough Claudio Ranieri was the opposite dangling pizza as a carrot for his Leicester stars to keep a clean sheet.
      Pep Guardiola thinks fatty food like pizza should be forbidden amongst his playersCredit: Getty Images
      CHIPS
      Who doesn’t like a portion of chips loaded with salt, vinegar and covered in ketchup?
      Well, David Moyes doesn’t – and his aversion to the potato filler didn’t make him popular at Manchester United.
      Former Red Devils defender Patrice Evra revealed: “I remember one time when the left-back Alex Büttner had a massive plate of chips in the hotel before a game, which the manager objected to and banned.
      “Chips aren’t the best food for a professional athlete so I can understand that, and David had a point, but the story appeared in a newspaper two days later.
      “David was slaughtered in the media for making changes like that and he reacted by letting players eat chips again.”
      David Moyes was aghast when he saw a Man Utd player eating a plate of chipsCredit: Getty Images
      MARS BARS
      The old guard at Arsenal, used to boozy nights and scoffing chocolate on the team bus, were in uproar when their new manager enforced a strict diet.
      Arsene Wenger was, of course, a pioneer in encouraging players to eat the right foods and live a cleaner lifestyle.
      And before his first game in charge of the Gunners, he said ‘non’ to his players enjoying Mars bars.
      It nearly caused a mutiny in the squad, with some stars chanting “we want our Mars bars back” from the back of the coach.
      Arsene Wenger nearly caused a mutiny at Arsenal banning Mars barsCredit: Rex / Getty Images
      TOMATO KETCHUP
      Like Conte, fellow Italian Fabio Capello thinks food should be consumed without any condiments on the table.
      When he was England boss, tomato ketchup, brown sauce and butter were all taken away from the Three Lions.
      It reportedly left a sour taste among the playing staff and their relationship with the ex-AC Milan coach deteriorated.
      But he had a supporter in his methods in Emile Heskey.
      ‘I didn’t mind Capello’s style of management and a lot of the time it comes down to excuses,’ Heskey said.
      ‘That’s my view. If you take butter away from someone and they let it eat them up then that’s their problem. 
      ‘It’s true. That should not be a hindrance to going out there and performing. That’s your problem and it’s just excuses to moan about butter, ketchup or chips.
      Like Conte, Fabio Capello is against tomato ketchupCredit: Getty Images

      ICE WITH COKE
      Eccentric Paolo Di Canio was ALWAYS going to offer us something leftfield as a manager.
      He didn’t like mobile phones in the dressing room, or any of his players singing before a game.
      But he was particularly peeved by some having ice in their cokes.
      “They can cause chemical problems to the liver, to the stomach,” the West Ham legend once revealed.
      “If you have ice with coke you can have indigestion. I know players who’ve had ice with their coke the night before a game and then couldn’t play.”
      Bizarrely, the combination of ice and coke is too much for Di CanioCredit: Getty Images
      CRISPS
      In 2006, Paul Le Guen was hired by Scottish giants Rangers.
      The Frenchman was highly sought-after, fresh from winning three Ligue 1 titles in a row with Lyon.
      When he arrived in Glasgow, he drew up a list of rules which included no Monster Munch for his players.
      Captain Barry Ferguson was aghast, but he soon got his say when Le Guen left halfway through the season.
      He said: “No-one is going to tell me a packet of pickled onion now and again is going to take years off your career. It’s nonsense.”
      Ex-Rangers manager Paul Le Guen caused uproar when Monster Munch crisps were banned for his teamCredit: The Sun

      MUSHROOMS
      Rich in potassium, and a staple in a fry-up, you’d think shrooms would be allowed to be eaten by professional footballers. But think again.
      Legendary Italian manager Giovanni Trapattoni was dead against them, using a press conference to reveal he told his Republic of Ireland players to forget about eating them.
      “I saw the players eating mushrooms before a friendly, and I was stunned into silence for several seconds,” he said.
      “I then told them that mushrooms are banned on matchdays — both for breakfast and for dinner.”
      His reasons. “If they eat mushrooms, I think that maybe the next day they make the players go, ‘ooh-ah,'” Trap continued pointing to his stomach.
      Robbie Keane was later asked if mushrooms gave him an upset stomach.
      “Maybe magic mushrooms,” he replied.
      Giovanni Trapattoni didn’t like his Ireland players eating mushrooms in fear it would give them an upset stomachCredit: Getty Images
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      Seven players Man Utd failed to sign, including Ronaldinho and Hazard, and who they bought instead like Bebe and Kagawa

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      THE lure of playing at the Theatre of Dreams wasn’t enough to convince these talents their future belonged at Old Trafford.Over the years, Manchester United have missed out on a number of transfer targets during the transfer window.
      England legend Alan Shearer was one of the many stars Man Utd failed to sign over the yearsCredit: Allsport
      It’s meant they have had to change plans and move for someone else.
      But who did the Red Devils fail to sign? And, more importantly, who did they buy instead?
      RONALDINHO/CRISTIANO RONALDO
      After the 2002 World Cup, Ronaldinho was one of the world’s hottest properties.
      Starring at PSG, where United had tracked him, the club were in talks with the great Brazilian.
      But in 2003, he snubbed Sir Alex Ferguson for Barcelona, where he would win the Ballon d’Or.
      Instead, the Premier League giants invested in youth – bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo that same summer. We all know how that turned out.
      Ronaldinho decided to join Barcelona instead of Man UtdCredit: Corbis – Getty
      The same year United bought a teenage Cristiano RonaldoCredit: PA:Press Association
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      GABRIEL BATISTUTA/RUUD VAN NISTELROOY
      In 2000, Argentina legend Batistuta talked up a move to Manchester United by declaring if he ever left Fiorentina, he would opt for United.
      However, when it was time to put his money where his mouth was he went to Roma instead.
      Fergie decided on Ruud Van Nistelrooy instead, but was forced to wait a season after he wrecked his knee before the transfer.
      The Dutch striker became a club legend, scoring 150 goals in 219 games.
      Gabriel Batistuta teased a move to Man Utd before opting for Roma insteadCredit: Allsport
      United waited a season before signing Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who became a legendCredit: PA:Press Association
      ALAN SHEARER/SHERINGHAM & SOLSKJAER
      Shearer to Man Utd was mooted for years, before he signed for Blackburn and became a Premier League star.
      At Euro 96, he solidified his reputation as one of the best forwards in the world, so naturally the best club in the land wanted him.
      However, the summer he won the Golden Boot at the championships he turned down United again for a move to boyhood club Newcastle.
      Fergie brought in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham for a fraction of the £15million outlay the Geordies paid for Shearer.
      The pair would combine in 1999 to win the Champions League with a goal apiece to famously defeat Bayern Munich in dramatic fashion.
      Alan Shearer snubbed United and signed for Newcastle instead in 1996Credit: Allsport
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, third from left, was one of Fergie’s signings that summerCredit: PA:Press Association
      Teddy Sheringham would later join the club before deadline dayCredit: Reuters
      RAUL/BEBE
      Perhaps past his best at 33, Real Madrid legend Raul was offered to United in a stunning deal.
      It was green lit until Fergie had a change of mind and decided to pull the plug on the transfer.
      The ex-Spain star went Schalke, where he scored 40 goals across two seasons.
      United signed Bebe for £7m instead. The Brazilian appeared seven times in three seasons, was clearly well out of his depth, and left the club for Benfica in 2014 at a loss.
      Sir Alex Ferguson pulled the plug on a deal for Spain legend Raul, who later joined SchalkeCredit: Reuters
      Brazilian Bebe was signed instead of Raul for £7m but became a massive flopCredit: Action Images
      EDEN HAZARD/SHINJI KAGAWA
      Come 2012, and it was Lille’s sensation Eden Hazard who was attracting bidders.
      United were priced out the market, with the Belgium playmaker signing for Chelsea in a massive £34m deal.
      Sir Alex, who had also failed to land Samir Nasri for the same reason, slammed agents demanding too much money.
      United spent £12m on Shinji Kagawa, who spent two unhappy years in Manchester before returning to Borussia Dortmund for a fee reported as low as £6m.
      Man Utd were priced out of a move for Eden HazardCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      In came Shinji Kagawa instead, who had two unhappy years at Old Trafford before leaving in 2014Credit: Getty – Contributor
      TONI KROOS/MAROUANE FELLAINI
      David Moyes thought he had landed a marquee signing in Toni Kroos in 2013.
      The German then decided against moving to the Premier League at the last minute and opted to stay with Bayern Munich.
      “Toni Kroos had agreed to come to Manchester United with me,” Moyes told talkSPORT in 2018.
      “I met him and his wife and we agreed it all when he was at Bayern Munich.”
      Unsuccessful attempts to bring Cesc Fabregas and Sami Khedira then followed.
      When it came to desperate stakes, Marouane Fellaini was signed for £28m.
      Six years later, he ended up at Chinese club Shandong Luneng in a £6m deal, after flopping at Old Trafford and never really convincing the fans.
      Toni Kross turned United down at the last minute in 2013Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      David Moyes turned to Marouane Fellaini in a £28m dealCredit: Getty – Minimum Fee
      DAYOT UPAMECANO/REGAN POOLE
      French star Upamecano is one of the world’s best modern day defenders, and is starring for Bayern Munich.
      But United had the opportunity to bring the centre back to our shores in 2015, when he was just 16.
      A bid of £1.6m to club Valenciennes was accepted but negotiations broke down between United and the player’s agent.
      “An intermediary met with us, but there was a difference between the project she presented us and what was actually going to happen,” his ex-advisor Thierry Martinez said.
      “A flat was promised, but that changed to a host family with only six return trips for his parents. When you uproot a player at such a young age, that isn’t enough. I wanted Dayot to have a stable emotional balance off the pitch.”
      United landed 17-year-old Newport County prospect Regan Poole after pulling out of a deal.
      One Europa League appearance later, he was shipped to Lincoln City, where he plays today.
      Dayot Upamecano has blossomed into one of the best defenders in world footballCredit: Getty – Contributor
      After United failed to land Upamecano at 17, they signed Newport County youngster Reegan Poole who made just one appearance for the clubCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      Six amazing moves that never happened because of Wags, after Thomas Muller’s transfer to Man Utd was blocked by wife

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      FOOTBALLERS are constantly on the move, having to upheave their families.Some will even go abroad and have to settle on foreign shores unknown to them.
      Jack Rodwell revealed his move to Western Sydney Wanderers was inspired by his wife, but some Wags have scupper their partners’ transfersCredit: Getty
      Jack Rodwell has just signed for Western Sydney Wanderers, a move that he admits was inspired by his Aussie wife.
      But what about Wags who have scuppered their partners’ transfers?
      Here’s six who were told to stay put by their other halves.
      THOMAS MULLER TO MAN UTD
      Ex-Man Utd boss Louis Van Gaal revealed how Thomas Muller’s wife Lisa got in the way of a proposed £84million move to Old Trafford back in 2015.
      The anecdote, that German outlet Bild learned from a new book called Bayern Insider, even explains that a £16million-per-year pay packet wasn’t enough to sway the professional equestrian’s decision.
      “In 2015 it would have been possible if his wife had been a little more open to a transfer abroad,” Van Gaal said.
      “At least that was the reason Thomas gave my assistant Marcel Bout, who had had all the conversations with him, why the transfer had been rejected.”
      Lisa Muller blocked Thomas’ move to Man Utd because she didn’t want to go abroadCredit: Instagram @lisa.mueller.official
      MAURO ICARDI TO NEWCASTLE
      In the Icardi household you get the feeling it’s his wife Wanda who wears the trousers, except when she’s sharing racy content on Instagram.
      Famously, anyone who wants to deal with the PSG forward has to go through the Argentinian beauty, who is his agent.
      Newly moneyed Newcastle thought they’d chance their arm with an offer for the out-of-favour forward recently.
      Wanda was reportedly having none of it. “Leaving Paris is not in Mauro and Wanda’s plans, it’s the last thing they want,” a source told Gazzetta dello Sport.
      “I don’t see Mauro joining another club soon.” Certainly not for Tyneside, anyway.
      Wanda Icardi doesn’t want to swap Paris for TynesideCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      OLIVIER GIROUD TO EVERTON
      The summer of 2017 gave Olivier Giroud and his wife Jennifer something to think about.
      With an offer on the table from Everton, where he would get more game-time after losing his first team spot at Arsenal, his future was in the balance.
      But then-manager Sam Allardyce revealed his French fancy wasn’t interested in shifting her possessions to Liverpool.
      “He [Giroud] doesn’t want to move north of London, I don’t think. Or his wife doesn’t. It is very important to the wives you know,” said Allardyce.
      “Normally they are the bosses, I say that with experience.”
      Arsene Wenger later stuck up for Giroud and denied this to be the case.
      Jessica Giroud said ‘Non’ to a move to EvertonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      LEWANDOWSKI TO PSG
      Before the French club added Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to their side, it was Robert Lewandowski who was reportedly a primary target in 2017 to lead their line.
      But, speculation surfaced that stunning nutritionist Anna didn’t want to go to Paris and he stayed with Bayern Munich.
      The Polish striker quashed the rumours, but did admit contact with a Ligue 1 team.
      “Yes, I have already had the opportunity to sign with clubs in France in the past,” Lewandowski told Telefoot.
      “My wife does not want to go to Paris? No, I’ve never heard anything so stupid. That has nothing to do with this, sometimes there are many parameters.”
      Robert Lewandowski shot down rumours wife Anna was against a move to PSGCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SERGIO RAMOS TO MAN UTD
      The Spanish veteran appeared destined for the Theatre of Dreams last summer, before he eventually settled for PSG.
      A mega salary of around £15million-per-year for two years was, perhaps, a bigger catalyst.
      However, it also appeared Manchester didn’t appeal to gorgeous TV presenter Pilar Rubio.
      Instead, the French capital offered her and their four sons a better life.
      Sergio Ramos was convinced by Wag Pilar Rubio that Paris was better for their familyCredit: Getty – Contributor
      ZIDANE TO MAN UTD
      Even managers have to listen to their wives.
      Zinedine Zidane has been linked with a move to Manchester United to replace beleaguered boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Old Trafford hotseat.

      Although, that might not appeal to his dancer missus Veronique, who could stand in the way of any move.
      According to the Daily Record, Zizou is interested in the job. But there’s one stumbling block in the way.
      The report insists his Veronique isn’t keen on living in Manchester, and would prefer her husband to take a longer break. Code for: ‘We’re not going there!’
      Replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Man Utd might not happen for Zinedine Zidane, if wife Veronique has anything to do with itCredit: EPA
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      Meet Faiq Bolkiah, the richest footballer in world, whose uncle is Sultan of Brunei, and is heir to £13bn fortune

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      MEET the world’s richest footballer Faiq Bolkiah, the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei.Faiq Bolkiah, 23, now plays in Portugal for Maritimo, following an unsuccessful spell on our shores with Leicester City.
      Faiq Bolkiah is the richest young footballer in the world and was formerly of Leicester CityCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Faiq Bolkiah is the nephew of the Sultan of BruneiCredit: Instagram @fjbolkiah
      The dynamic winger is one of the heirs to Hassanal Bolkiah’s £13billion fortune.
      That dwarfs the worth of the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – making Bolkiah the wealthiest living footballer.
      His dad is Jefri Bolkiah, a brother of the oil tycoon, so that makes Faiq a member of their royal family.
      But that hasn’t stopped Faiq from shunning his family’s billions to pursue a career in football.
      Let SunSport introduce you to the man who really doesn’t need to work for a living.
      Competition was fierce for him in his youth days…
      After playing youth football for AFC Newbury, Faiq signed a one-year deal with Southampton’s famed youth academy in 2009.
      He didn’t quite turn enough heads to secure a full-time contract and went on trial at Arsenal in 2013, playing for the Gunners in the 2013 Lion City Cup.
      Faiq Bolkiah could have lived in a palace like the Sultan of BruneiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Faiq Bolkiah was once on Chelsea’s booksCredit: Chelsea FC
      Faiq Bolkiah playing for Leicester City’s reservesCredit: Getty – Contributor
      A Rolls Royce like this could have been a chariot for Faiq BolkiahCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Faiq got himself on the scoresheet in that tournament against a Singapore youth selection.
      Alerted to his availability, Chelsea then swooped and offered him a two-year deal in 2014. But he left Stamford Bridge in December, 2015 to sign for Leicester in a three-year deal.
      He captains his international side…
      Despite not playing a professional game in England yet, Faiq has pulled on the international shirt of Brunei six times, finding the net once.
      Faiq Bolkiah has captain the Brunei international football teamCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He even captained the side in the 2017 Aceh World Solidarity Tsunami Cup.
      Incidentally, he was born in Los Angeles, so he could’ve represented the United States. But he was loyal to his family and stayed close to his roots.
      Faiq Bolkiah was loyal to his family and turned down a chance to play for the USCredit: AFP – Getty
      Faiq’s dad is quite the character…
      He may have an innocent demeanour, but his father Jefri Bolkiah was known as the playboy of the Brunei royal family.
      Jefri reportedly lived quite the life of excess, reportedly blowing around £10billion in 15-years as head of the Brunei Investment agency.
      At one point, he was said to be spending £35m a month on cars, watches, erotic white gold pens and up to a £1m a hit on karaoke parties with a swarm of beautiful women.
      Jefri Bolkiah celebrates his birthday with his sonCredit: Instagram @fjbolkiah
      Jefri Bolkiah was the playboy of the Brunei royal familyCredit: Rex Features
      Faiq Bolkiah might have had an easier life and lived like a prince if he wasn’t a footballerCredit: 1998 Julian Parker
      Faiq Bolkiah’s cousins enjoy a lavish lifestyle in their own countryCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Jefri was also believed to have owned 2,300 cars at the height of his wealth, including a fleet of Bentleys, Ferraris and Rolls-Royces.
      However, his pride and joy is a yacht inappropriately called ‘Tits’ which had tenders called ‘Nipple 1’ and ‘Nipple 2’.
      Faiq Bolkiah stands to inherit a boat called TitsCredit: Big Pictures
      The Tits has tenders called Nipple 1 and Nipple 2Credit: Big Pictures
      Jefri wasn’t afraid to embrace erotica either, once commissioning artist J. Seward Johnson to create a £500,000 sexually-explicit statue of himself and his ex-fiancee.
      Amusingly, he once splashed around £5million on a rug that was woven with gold thread and jewels.
      A £5m rug bought by Jefri BolkiahCredit: PA:Press Association
      A set of erotic pens in white gold owned by Jefri BolkiahCredit: PA:Press Association
      An erotic watch owned by Jefri Bolkiah made of white gold and platinumCredit: PA:Press Association
      Michael Jackson was on speed dial when he needed him…
      Being a rich kid has its perks, especially if you’re Faiq.
      When dad Jefri wanted to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday, he also wanted to impress his then 7-year-old son.
      Michael Jackson performed a private concert for Faiq BolkiahCredit: Getty – Contributor
      So what did he do? He only flew in the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson to perform a private concert for him and his family.
      Jefri paid Jacko around £12.5 million for the privilege, which was chump change for the Brunei royal family.
      The privilege of having Michael Jackson perform privately cost Jefri Bolkiah £12.5mCredit: Reuters
      Faiq Bolkiah has shunned a throne like the Sultan of Brunei for a rainy night in LeicesterCredit: AFP – Getty
      Making sure Michael was suitably catered for, Jefri also built an entire stadium for the occasion.But Faiq is determined to shun his riches to make it as a professional footballer…
      “I’ve played football since as early as I can remember and from a young age I’ve always enjoyed going out on the field and having the ball at my feet,” he once said in a rare interview.

      Ex-Wolves boss Nuno Espirito was said to be interested in signing Faiq BolkiahCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “My parents have always been supportive in helping me to achieve my dreams of being a footballer.
      “They trained me hard both psychologically and physically through my childhood years, so I have to say they are my role models.”
      Faiq Bolkiah turned his back on a lavish lifestyle full of goldCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Sultan of Brunei has an estimated worth of £22bnCredit: Reuters
      Faiq Bolkiah insists his family have had a big influence on his careerCredit: AFP or licensors
      With determination like that, he could be a big hit in Portugal.
      However, not all is lost.
      After all, if it doesn’t work out for him, it’s not as if he’s got nothing to fall back on.
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      Man Utd’s Class of 92 kids, from Neville’s son at Inter Miami to Scholes’ netball-mad daughter and Beckham’s clan

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      MEET the kids of Manchester United’s Class of 92, who are branching out for themselves.The offspring of the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Phil Neville and more are making their own waves in life.
      The Class of 92 before they starred for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Diving into the worlds of modelling, music, football and even netball, these fearless children refuse to rest in the shadows of their famous fathers.
      Forget the Red Devils, here’s what their Little Devils are doing instead.
      PHIL NEVILLE
      HARVEY, 19
      Like his dad, Harvey plays full-back and can operate in midfield.
      He played his youth football with Manchester United, Manchester City and Valencia, before moving to Miami when his dad Phil scored the Inter Miami job.
      After impressing for parent club Fort Lauderdale, Harvey has been promoted to Inter’s first team for next season.
      The emphasis next season, after missing out on the playoffs, will be on youth.
      Harvey Neville in action for Fort LauderdaleCredit: Getty
      Dad Phil Neville has promoted son Harvey to the Inter Miami first team squadCredit: Getty
      DAVID BECKHAM
      CRUZ, 16
      The youngest boy of the Beckham clan, Cruz seems to have inherited mum Victoria’s genes for singing.
      Tipped to be the next Justin Bieber, his proud mother often shares clips of him performing on social media.
      Famously, he has already had one hit single – If Every Day Was Christmas, which peaked at No7 in 2016.
      Recently, he teased fans by releasing a clip recording in the studio.
      Cruz Beckham is a wannabe pop star tipped to be the next Justin BieberCredit: instagram.com/victoriabeckham
      Cruz recently teased fans by releasing a clip recording new music in a studioCredit: instagram
      ROMEO, 19
      Following Harvey into the Inter Miami first team could be David Beckham’s son, Romeo.
      He trained for a season at Arsenal’s academy, until he was released a season later.
      After momentarily quitting football for tennis, for which he trained with Andy Murray, Romeo returned to football in 2020.
      Currently, the forward is playing for Fort Lauderdale, who he has played six times for without scoring.
      Romeo Beckham is making his name for himself at Fort Lauderdale
      Andy Murray trained Romeo when he considered getting into tennisCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      BROOKLYN, 22
      The eldest of any child from the Class of 92, the weight of expectation on Brooklyn’s shoulders was massive being the first son of Becks.
      But, he shunned sport after initially dabbling with football and appeared on the front covers of fashion magazines, including L’Uomo Vogue and  T:The New York Times Style Magazine.
      However, its in fashion photography Brooklyn has grown – shooting campaigns for Burberry and releasing his first book, What I See.
      In 2020, he also announced his engagement to Hollywood actress Nicola Peltz. While most recently, he signed a reported £1million deal to become the face of Superdry.
      Brooklyn Beckham is making waves in the fashion worldCredit: Getty
      As a photographer, Brooklyn has been asked to do campaigns for Burberry and shot his own bookCredit: Instagram
      Brooklyn got engaged to American actress Nicola PeltzCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      ROBBIE SAVAGE
      CHARLIE, 18
      Although dad Robbie didn’t have much of a career at United, there is a genuine feeling Charlie Savage might.
      Like his father, he’s a central midfield player – but that’s where the similarities end.
      Rather than being a ball-winner, he’s technically a better player.
      This season, Charlie has appeared seven times for the U23’s, and is a Wales U19 international.
      Charlie Savage is embarking on a football career and is on Man Utd’s booksCredit: Getty
      Dad Robbie Savage never played a first team game at Old Trafford
      PAUL SCHOLES
      ALICIA, 20
      The glam daughter of ex-Man Utd playmaker Scholes, Alicia has forged a career for herself in netball.
      She recently signed for London Pulse, after stepping down from Manchester Thunder.
      Alicia has also featured for England’s U21 team – sharing the same competitive sporting spirit as her dad.
      Last month, a video of Scholes biting on her toenails went viral and shocked fans.
      The daughter of Paul Scholes is a netball starCredit: taken from instagram/alicia scholes
      Alicia with her proud mum, Claire Froggatt and dad ScholesCredit: Instagram / @paulscholesaaa
      ARRON, 21
      Paul’s oldest child, Arron famously had a brush with the law in 2019.
      He was found guilty of punching a former school pal outside a pub in Oldham.
      However, he was spared time in jail and forced to pay a fine of £150 to the injured party.
      Arron is a footballer too, and plays for ninth-tier Chadderton FC in the North West Counties League.
      Arron, far right, had a brush with the law in 2019Credit: Getty

      RYAN GIGGS
      ZACH, 15
      The youngest on our list, and perhaps with the toughest boots to fill, is aspiring footballer Zach, who is on Manchester United’s books.
      His dad Ryan played 963 times for the club – winning 13 Premier League titles, as well as the Champions League twice.
      Back in October, Zach made his bow for the U18’s in a Premier League Cup game against Wolves.
      However, he’s not a flying winger like his old man. This Giggs is a natural centre back and can play either full-back positions.
      Zach Giggs in action for Wales U16’sCredit: Sportsfile
      Zach, who is on Man Utd’s books, has a long way to go before emulating his famous father’s careerCredit: Reuters
      LIBERTY, 18
      Ryan’s glam daughter, 18, was born from his marriage to Stacey Cooke, who now dates The Wanted’s Max George.
      She is a typical teenager, who loves bowling with pals and fancy holidays in Ibiza.
      Giggs is very protective of his daughter, and once revealed he feared she had got a last-minute ticket to the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena in 2017, where 22 people were killed after a terrorist attack.
      Fashionable Libby shares her lifestyle on Instagram, where she has almost 5,000 followers.
      Liberty Giggs shares her glam lifestyle on Instagram to her thousands of followers
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