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      in Soccer

      Meet Chris Armas, Man Utd’s new coach who’s never worked in Europe and had horror Toronto reign – but backed by Rangnick

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      RALF RANGNICK’s Manchester United revolution is in full swing.The German coach, 63, guided his side to a win in his first game against Crystal Palace.
      Chris Armas will reportedly join Ralf Rangnick’s coaching staff at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      His infamous Gegenpressing style was evident in the narrow 1-0 win over the Eagles on Sunday.
      And now he’s reportedly added to his coaching staff, with claims that Chris Armas will join his coaching staff.
      The American, 49, is said to have formed a strong bond with Rangnick, when Armas was the New York Red Bulls assistant coach and later head coach.
      Rangnick worked at the MLS side as director of football.
      But in his last role Armas was sacked as Toronto FC boss following a 7-1 defeat to D.C. United.
      CREDIBLE PLAYER
      A hard-working midfielder, Armas began his career in the MLS with LA Galaxy.
      After two seasons in California, he was signed by Chicago Fire – where he would become a club legend.
      Over nine years, he appeared 273 times for the club before retiring in 2007.
      In international football, Armas turned out initially for Puerto Rico in friendlies, before switching allegiance to the United States.
      Armas was a combative midfielder for Chicago FireCredit: Getty
      Although he appeared 66 times for his country, Armas missed out on playing for the US in a World CupCredit: Reuters
      From 1998-2005, he played 66 times for his country, scoring twice.
      However, he never managed to appear in a World Cup – sadly missing out in 2002 because of a knee injury.
      MOVE TO COACHING
      A year after retiring from the game, Armas began his coaching badges with Chicago Fire.
      He then continued his apprenticeship at Adelphi University in New York, working with the women’s football team.
      In 2015, Armas returned to the MLS with New York Red Bulls – eventually taking over as first team coach, when the recently sacked Leipzig coach Jesse Marsch moved to RB Salzburg in 2018.
      Under Armas, they finished first in the regular season, winning the Supporters’ Shield. However, they faced heartbreak in the playoffs when they were eliminated by Atlanta United.
      The next season, his first full one, the club finished sixth in the Eastern Conference to once again reach the playoffs, until they were knocked out by Philadelphia Union in the first round.
      Armas scored some success with the NY Red Bulls, where it is said he impressed RangnickCredit: Getty
      NY Red Bulls recorded the fastest ball recoveries in the league under ArmasCredit: Getty
      What was most impressive in the team’s style of play was the New York Red Bulls had the fastest ball recoveries in the league, with the highest press, and played the most direct attacking style.
      By 2020 though, their form had dipped and he parted ways with the club with the team misfiring.
      CANADIAN ADVENTURE
      This year, Armas’ coaching expertise was needed at Toronto FC.
      It was a tenure that would last just six months, before he was given the bullet.
      In 15 games, his side had a dismal record – winning just twice, drawing three and losing 10 games.
      A 7-1 defeat to D.C. United was the straw that broke the camel’s back, and he was dismissed soon after.
      Following a dismal spell, Armas was sacked from his last role as Toronto FC bossCredit: Getty
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      His spell at Toronto was perhaps best remembered for falling out with former Premier League striker Jozy Altidore, who he forced to train alone after the ex-Sunderland star questioned being substituted for a youth player.
      Despite that, Rangnick believes in Armas’ methods.
      And with a shared ethos for getting the ball back from the opposition quickly and the Gegenpress, the United manager will see his appointment as crucial as he begins to assemble his own backroom staff.
      Rangnick presented as interim Manchester United boss More

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

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      TO be Lewis Hamilton for a day.The F1 ace has amassed a £300m 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 equalled Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles last season and after a thrilling win in Saudi Arabia last night he can claim a record eighth crown this Sunday in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      But away from the track, Hamilton, 36, 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.
      “The Zonda is terrible to drive!” he once said.
      “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 Hamilton’s fastest car he 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 has already got his hands on a Project One, that’s not even supposed to be out till next year.
      He was heavily involved in the production of the plug-in hybrid sports car that’s capable of hitting a top speed of 217mph.
      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 0-60mph 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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      Hulk and Diego Costa firing Atletico Mineiro to the Brazilian league title reminds fans of club legend Dario

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      Last week Atletico Mineiro clinched their first Brazilian league title for 50 years with a fearsome strike force of Hulk and Diego Costa.This has reminded older supporters of the centre forward from their previous triumph back in 1971 – one of the great characters of the Brazilian game, and a player whose deeds and life story deserves a wider audience.
      Hulk and Diego Costa celebrate Atletico Mineiro’s Brazilian league triumphCredit: Reuters
      Atletico Mineiro fans have been reminiscing about former striker Dario
      Dario was part of the Brazil squad that won the 1970 World Cup. But though he warmed up once, he was never called upon.
      He played just six full games for his country between 1970 and 73, and his only goals for Brazil came in unofficial matches against club sides. It has been unkindly suggested that he was only in the squad because the president of Brazil demanded his inclusion.
      This view shows a glaring lack of respect for coach Mario Zagallo. Because it would have been insanity not to have him in the squad.
      He would never have been a starter, but if Brazil were chasing the game and forced to launch a late aerial bombardment then there was no one better than Dario – who, as he put it himself, was along with the helicopter and the humming bird, one of the three things capable of hovering in the air. 
      “When I jump,” he used to say, “the defender can see my shoe size written on my boots.”
      He reached extraordinary heights from the humblest of beginnings. Born into poverty in Rio de Janeiro, his mother has mental health problems.
      At the age of five he watched her commit suicide by setting fire to herself. A juvenile delinquent, he grew up in correctional facilities.
      At one of them it was suggested that he dedicate himself to football – not because he was any good.  No one ever seemed to think he was much of a player.
      But because he had one talent – undeniable and very useful; quick and strong, with fabulous spring, he had a knack for scoring goals.
      “I never really learned how to play football,” he said.
      “I was too busy scoring goals.”  It certainly kept him occupied.
      At a time when the best players were still based at home, he was the top scorer of the Brazilian league three times – twice with Atletico and once with the title winning team of Internacional of 1976.
      Dario, now 75, scored over 900 league goals in Brazilian footballCredit: Rex
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      He claims more than 900 goals in a career that stretched from the mid-60s to the mid 80s. Not all of them were works of art, but as he likes to put it, “there’s no such thing as an ugly goal. Ugly is not scoring goals.”
      There is nothing ugly about Dario, with his winning smile and his gift for coining a phrase.
      At the age of 75 he was a picture of joy celebrating Atletico MIneiro’s second league title – which has also given people a chance to remember the first, back in 1971, and the charismatic centre forward who made sure it happened.
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      Mohammed Bin Salman owns a £230m French chateau called ‘world’s most expensive house’, featuring its own aquarium

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      CROWN Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is now the proud owner of Newcastle United.However, he will hope recent results improve as the Magpies look to avoid the drop with Eddie Howe now installed as boss.
      The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Bin Salman bought this French Chateau for £230mCredit: Reuters
      The most incredible feature is its meditation room that features an aquariumCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The Chateau Louis XIV is the world’s most expensive homeCredit: Reuters
      And you can bet there isn’t a better house in the world to watch his team from, when he’s in stunning home in France.
      His Chateau Louis XIV is modelled on 17th-century French castles, but was built between 2008-11 in Louveciennes, near Versailles.
      Before the 36-year-old prince bought the palace, Kim Kardashian once considered it as a venue for her wedding to Kanye West.
      Join SunSport in marvelling at Bin Salman’s luxury abode – that features an astonishing aquarium.
      KEEPING IT QUIET
      When Bin Salman purchased the Chateau Louis XIV – he didn’t want anyone to know about it.
      He carefully concealed his ownership by using shell companies in France and Luxembourg.
      But after further investigation it turned out those companies are under the Eight Investment Company umbrella – a Saudi firm that’s managed by the head of prince’s personal foundation.
      Emad Khashoggi, the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, developed the property – bulldozing the original 19th century castle and rebuilding it with 21st century amenities.
      In fact, it is so hi-tech – fountains, sound systems, the lights, and air conditioning are all controlled by iPhone.
      Gold is a common theme throughout the lavish palaceCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The grounds span 57 acresCredit: PA:Press Association
      The wine cellar can store up to 3,000 bottlesCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      There are two swimming pools at the property, one indoors, one outCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Fancy expensive art decorates the wallsCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Bin Salman also has his own nightclub, should he wish to entertain guestsCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      THE SPECS
      The most incredible feature of Chateau Louis XIV is its meditation room, or chilling room inside the castle’s moat.
      It features a transparent underwater chamber, something you might see in a James bond film, that has sturgeon and koi swimming around.
      Other lavish features include a statue of Louis XIV made of expensive Carrara marble overlooking the 57-acre grounds.
      In terms of comfort, there are 10 bedroom suites, a huge reception room with a 52ft-high painted dome ceiling, a library, as well as a wine cellar that can store up to 3,000 bottles – enough to toast success with Newcastle.
      It also has indoor and outdoor pools, a private cinema, a squash court, two ballrooms, and a nightclub.
      Kim Kardashian came to inspect the palace in 2014 as a potential wedding venueCredit: 2014 Marc Piasecki

      No expense was spared designing the palace from scratchCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The staircases feature gold leafCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The indoor swimming pool is in the basementCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Fountains are operated through an app on an iPhoneCredit: 2014 Marc Piasecki
      HEY BIG SPENDER
      In 2015, King Salman threatened to go over his limit on his American Express Centurion Card.
      He spent £452m on a 440 ft super-yacht – bought from a Russian tycoon after being wowed by it while on holiday France.
      Feeling that it looked a bit bare and needed some decorating, he then acquired Leonardo Da Vinci’s £350m Salvator Mundi masterpiece and is believed to have installed the painting on the mega boat.
      However, it is the Chateau Louis XIV that required the most fuss.
      Town officials who worked with designer Khashoggi revealed it became an obsession – likening construction to the building of the Palace of the Versailles.
      Chateau Louis XIV was one of three extravagant purchases by Bin SalmanCredit: AFP – Getty
      Emad Khashoggi, the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, developed the homeCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Like its inspiration the Palace of Versailles, all aspects of its design are over the top and of the highest qualityCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
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      “Khashoggi said it was the dream of his life to make a thing like that,” former Louveciennes deputy mayor Marianne Merlino told the NY Times.
      “Like in Versailles, that was way over the top too, and like Louis XIV, he achieved something really quite incredible.”
      And judging by these pictures, you can’t argue with that.
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      Mohammed Bin Salman owns a £230m French chateau called ‘world’s most expensive house’ which features its own aquarium

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      CROWN Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is now the proud owner of Newcastle United.However, he will hope recent results improve as the Magpies look to avoid the drop with Eddie Howe now installed as boss.
      The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Bin Salman bought this French Chateau for £230mCredit: Reuters
      The most incredible feature is its meditation room that features an aquariumCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The Chateau Louis XIV is the world’s most expensive homeCredit: Reuters
      And you can bet there isn’t a better house in the world to watch his team from, when he’s in stunning home in France.
      His Chateau Louis XIV is modelled on 17th-century French castles, but was built between 2008-11 in Louveciennes, near Versailles.
      Before the 36-year-old prince bought the palace, Kim Kardashian once considered it as a venue for her wedding to Kanye West.
      Join SunSport in marvelling at Bin Salman’s luxury abode – that features an astonishing aquarium.
      KEEPING IT QUIET
      When Bin Salman purchased the Chateau Louis XIV – he didn’t want anyone to know about it.
      He carefully concealed his ownership by using shell companies in France and Luxembourg.
      But after further investigation it turned out those companies are under the Eight Investment Company umbrella – a Saudi firm that’s managed by the head of prince’s personal foundation.
      Emad Khashoggi, the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, developed the property – bulldozing the original 19th century castle and rebuilding it with 21st century amenities.
      In fact, it is so hi-tech – fountains, sound systems, the lights, and air conditioning are all controlled by iPhone.
      Gold is a common theme throughout the lavish palaceCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The grounds span 57 acresCredit: PA:Press Association
      The wine cellar can store up to 3,000 bottlesCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      There are two swimming pools at the property, one indoors, one outCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Fancy expensive art decorates the wallsCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Bin Salman also has his own nightclub, should he wish to entertain guestsCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      THE SPECS
      The most incredible feature of Chateau Louis XIV is its meditation room, or chilling room inside the castle’s moat.
      It features a transparent underwater chamber, something you might see in a James bond film, that has sturgeon and koi swimming around.
      Other lavish features include a statue of Louis XIV made of expensive Carrara marble overlooking the 57-acre grounds.
      In terms of comfort, there are 10 bedroom suites, a huge reception room with a 52ft-high painted dome ceiling, a library, as well as a wine cellar that can store up to 3,000 bottles – enough to toast success with Newcastle.
      It also has indoor and outdoor pools, a private cinema, a squash court, two ballrooms, and a nightclub.
      Kim Kardashian came to inspect the palace in 2014 as a potential wedding venueCredit: 2014 Marc Piasecki

      No expense was spared designing the palace from scratchCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The staircases feature gold leafCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      The indoor swimming pool is in the basementCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.
      Fountains are operated through an app on an iPhoneCredit: 2014 Marc Piasecki
      HEY BIG SPENDER
      In 2015, King Salman threatened to go over his limit on his American Express Centurion Card.
      He spent £452m on a 440 ft super-yacht – bought from a Russian tycoon after being wowed by it while on holiday France.
      Feeling that it looked a bit bare and needed some decorating, he then acquired Leonardo Da Vinci’s £350m Salvator Mundi masterpiece and is believed to have installed the painting on the mega boat.
      However, it is the Chateau Louis XIV that required the most fuss.
      Town officials who worked with designer Khashoggi revealed it became an obsession – likening construction to the building of the Palace of the Versailles.
      Chateau Louis XIV was one of three extravagant purchases by Bin SalmanCredit: AFP – Getty
      Emad Khashoggi, the nephew of billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, developed the homeCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Like its inspiration the Palace of Versailles, all aspects of its design are over the top and of the highest qualityCredit: � Magali Delporte / eyevine.

      “Khashoggi said it was the dream of his life to make a thing like that,” former Louveciennes deputy mayor Marianne Merlino told the NY Times.
      “Like in Versailles, that was way over the top too, and like Louis XIV, he achieved something really quite incredible.”
      And judging by these pictures, you can’t argue with that.
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      Footballers who were rich before becoming famous, like Vialli, Bamford and the Sultan of Brunei’s nephew

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      FOOTBALLERS today make massive money.With the average Premier League wage now exceeding £50k-per-week, it’s no wonder boys grow up dreaming of making it pro.
      Gianluca Vialli has always enjoyed the high-lifeCredit: Instagram @lucavialli
      However, this lot were already from wealthy backgrounds before they made it to the big league.
      Let SunSport guide you through the football stars that were already swimming in riches and didn’t need the beautiful game.GIANLUCA VIALLI
      Chelsea and Italy legend Vialli was always recognised as a gentleman of the game.
      And it’s probably got to do with his upbringing.
      He was raised by his father, a self-made millionaire, in a 60-room castle called the Castello di Belgioioso in Cremona, along with four siblings.
      The Champions League and Serie A winner also loves a posh round of golf.
      He took part in the Alfred Dunhill links championship pro-am event, which is one of the richest golf tournaments played in Europe.
      Vialli was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 but has successfully undergone treatment to be clear of the disease.
      He currently works alongside manager Roberto Mancini with the Italian national team.
      Vialli grew up in a 60-room castle called the Castello di Belgioioso in CremonaCredit: Alamy
      Dignified Vialli had a far from modest upbringingCredit: Instagram @lucavialli
      Gianluca Vialli scores for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest in 1996Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      FRANK LAMPARD
      The ex-Chelsea manager didn’t have to go into football, although it was an easy step for him to make.
      Lampard came from a football family, with uncle Harry Redknapp and dad Frank Lampard Snr showing him the way at West Ham United.
      He intended the posh Brentwood School in Essex that would’ve cost a fortune in school fees.
      There, he scored 11 GCSE’s and could’ve been an accountant, according to a former teacher.
      Frank Lampard went to posh Brentwood High SchoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      GERARD PIQUE
      Being half of a celebrity couple (his missus is Colombian singer Shakira), Barcelona defender Pique has made his own fortune.
      However, growing up life was easy for the defender who had a spell in England at Manchester United as a youth.
      He lived a comfortable existence in Catalonia. Dad Joan is a successful attorney and businessman, while mum Montserrat is the director of a hospital in Barcelona.
      Even Pique’s grandfather Amador Bernabeu was minted – as a former director of the La Liga champions.
      Gerard Pique’s dad Joan is a successful attorney and businessman, while mum Montserrat is the director of a hospital in BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      FAIQ BOLKIAH
      Formerly of Leicester City, currently playing for Portuguese club Marítimo, Bolkiah is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei, who has a fortune estimated to be worth £15bn.
      His dad is Jefri Bolkiah, a brother of the oil tycoon, so that makes Faiq a member of their royal family and in line to receive a nice inheritance.
      At his 50th birthday, to impress his son, he hired Michael Jackson to play a private gig just for them.
      Faiq Bolkiah is a former Leicester City trainee and nephew of the Sultan of BruneiCredit: Instagram @fjbolkiah
      AL-SAADI GADDAFI
      The third son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Al-Saadi played for Perugia, Udinese and was on the books at Sampdoria.
      In 2011, he retired and became the commander of Libya’s Special Forces and led the army in the Libyan Civil War. In 2018, he was cleared of murder charges after he was extradited from Niger back to Libya.
      During his playing days he once employed Diego Maradona as a technical consultant, and Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson as his personal trainer.
      Al-Saadi Gaddafi was the son of Colonel GaddafiCredit: AFP – Getty
      Gaddafi played in Italy before becoming an army generalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      HUGO LLORIS
      The Spurs goalie comes from an affluent background.
      Growing up in Nice in the South of France, his mother was an attorney, while his dad was a banker.
      He took tennis lessons as a kid, and was ranked high in his age range as a youngster.
      It meant football played second fiddle in his life until the age of 13.
      Lloris famously played through the pain of losing his mum, refusing bereavement leave to play for Nice.
      Hugo Lloris could have been a tennis star instead of a footballerCredit: AFP – Getty
      ROBIN VAN PERSIE
      Wealthy and artisanal, Van Persie’s parents afforded the former Arsenal striker a comfortable life growing up in Rotterdam.
      His father Bob is a renowned artist and sculptor, while his mother Jose Ras is a painter, teacher and jewellery designer.
      Van Persie’s parents split up when he was younger, and he was a troublesome teen.
      His dad expected him to become an artist too.
      Robin Van Persie’s parents were artisticCredit: Instagram @robinvanpersie
      Mother Jose Ras is a painter, teacher and jewellery designerCredit: Instagram @robinvanpersie
      MARIO BALOTELLI
      The fiery Italian wasn’t born wealthy.
      Balotelli originally comes from Palermo and his parents where Ghanaian immigrants.
      But he was adopted by Francesco and Silvia Balotelli family when his mum and dad couldn’t afford him.
      They were a wealthy pair, who lived in an affluent part of Brescia called Concesio.
      His birth and adoptive parents fought for custody, but it was decided it was in Balotelli’s best interests to stay put.
      Mario Balotelli was adopted when he was a kidCredit: Instagram @mb459
      Francesco and Silvia Balotelli lived wealthily in BresciaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      ANDREA PIRLO
      An elegant footballer and man, Pirlo learned about the finer things in life when he was a kid.
      His dad Luigi set up a steel company in Brescia in 1982, which Andrea still has a stake in.
      The former Juventus star enjoyed an upper class life, which he later put to use in his own way.
      Pirlo, who ended his career in the MLS, also owns his own vineyard, as rich people do.
      Andrea Pirlo learned about the finer things in life as a youngsterCredit: Instagram @andreapirlo21
      Today, refined Pirlo owns his own vineyardCredit: Instagram @andreapirlo21
      PATRICK BAMFORD
      He doesn’t have to play centre forward for Leeds, you know.
      Bamford isn’t your typical footballer, being a skilled violin and piano player and attended fee-paying Nottingham High School, got five A*s at GCSE and went on to study French, history and biology at A Level.
      Bamford was even offered a scholarship at Harvard in the US, who recognised his academic prowess.
      However, he’s not related to JCB founder Joseph Bamford, as was once claimed.
      Patrick Bamford went to private school and was offered a scholarship to HarvardCredit: Instagram @patrick_bamford
      Bamford is a not relative of JCB founder Joseph Bamford as was once claimedCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
      KAKA
      Most of Brazil’s best footballers lead a life that tells a rags-to-riches tale. But former Ballon d’Or winner Kaka is different.
      He was raised by father Bosco Izecson Pereira Leite, who was an engineer, while his mother Simone dos Santos was a school teacher.
      It has been reported that Kaka lived comfortably, and wasn’t raised in poverty like many of his teammates for his country.
      Brazilian legend Kaka lived a comfortable existence growing upCredit: Instagram @kaka
      Kaka’s father Bosco Izecson Pereira Leite was an engineerCredit: Instagram @kaka
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      F1 ace Lewis Hamilton’s amazing car collection worth £13m, includes a £4m Shelby and a £1.6m Pagani Zonda 760 LH

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      TO be Lewis Hamilton for a day.The F1 ace has amassed a £300m 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 equalled Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles last season and has a deal with Mercedes to race till 2023.
      Join SunSport in taking a look at the staggering fleet of cars that sees Hamilton, 36, live like a king.
      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.”Lewis Hamilton on motors
      CARS
      Lewis has a fleet of motors worth around… wait for it… £13 million.
      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.
      “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,” he once said.
      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’s just some of his extravagant collection.
      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.
      Hamilton’s Pagani Zonda cost him £1.6m but he hates driving itCredit: Rex Features
      His reasons? Because he hated getting behind the wheel of it initially.
      “The Zonda is terrible to drive!” he once said.
      “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.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 Hamilton’s fastest car he 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 has already got his hands on a Project One, that’s not even supposed to be out till next year.
      He was heavily involved in the production of the plug-in hybrid sports car that’s capable of hitting a top speed of 217mph.
      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 0-60mph 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.
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      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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      Lewis Hamilton’s stunning homes, from £18m six-bedroom London mansion to £32m New York penthouse in celeb hotspot

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      BEING an F1 driver, Lewis Hamilton is a natural globetrotter.Flying from circuit to circuit, the Brit has won the world championship SEVEN times.
      Globetrotter Lewis Hamilton boasts a proud property portfolioCredit: AFP or licensors
      Before he set off in pursuit of the 2021 title – having overtaken Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 career race wins last year – he at least had a choice of four luxury homes to self-isolate in.
      From a £32MILLION penthouse in New York to an £18MILLION London mansion and a Monte Carlo retreat, the 36-year-old racer knows how to live a life of luxury.
      NEW YORK, NEW YORK
      Lewis has an affinity to America, especially the east coast, where he has owned two properties in the Big Apple.
      In 2019, he splashed £32m on a Manhattan penthouse in a condo project part-owned by NFL great Tom Brady and his model wife Gisele Bundchen.
      His 6,547 square-foot home included a huge outdoor area and has views of the Hudson River, as well as a swimming pool, fitness centre, squash court, library and wine cellar.
      Neighbours include Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Austin Powers star Mike Myers.
      Around the same time, he listed his three-floor 8,900-square-foot penthouse that had its own swimming pool.
      Hamilton paid £34m for the five-bedroom, six-bathroom apartment in Tribeca in 2017, but incredibly never lived in it. It’s not known if he ever did sell it.
      Last year Hamilton splashed £32m on a Manhattan apartmentCredit: Vestry
      The glorious penthouse is part of a condo project part-owned by NFL great Tom Brady and his model wife Gisele BundchenCredit: Vestry
      The library will keep Hamilton book smartCredit: Vestry
      The bedroom boasts a view of the Hudson RiverCredit: Vestry
      Hamilton’s kitchen provides plenty of space for entertaining guestsCredit: Vestry
      Neighbours include Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and Austin Powers star Mike MyersCredit: Vestry
      Hamilton has an affinity to buying property in the Big AppleCredit: Vestry
      Hamilton used to have a home in nearby Greenwich VillageCredit: refer to caption
      The property had a state-of-the-art gymCredit: refer to caption
      Many of the luxury apartments had their own swimming poolsCredit: refer to caption
      Harry Styles, Bella Hadid and The Weeknd were his former neighboursCredit: refer to caption
      LONDON
      So, this is what £18m buys you in England’s capital…
      In 2017, Hamilton snapped up this unique six-bedroom detached villa in West London from previous owners Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey and his husband, actor Simon Woods.
      The stunning property has ‘generous entertaining space’ which opens out into a 200ft garden with an impressive summer house.
      It was built by the famous builder Samuel Johns in 1860.
      There are also four reception rooms, with two huge bathrooms.Again, it’s not known how much time Lewis spends living in the property.
      There are six spacious bedrooms inside
      Hamilton bought the mansion from Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey and his husband, actor Simon Woods
      Famous builder Samuel Johns built the property in 1860
      The property boasts four reception rooms
      There are two bathrooms in Hamilton’s West London home

      MONTE CARLO
      Like many F1 drivers, Hamilton also lives in Monaco.
      Although not much is known about his property, he once shared a snap of his wonderful view.
      He captioned a snap on social media: “A place I call home, Monte Carlo. I am so blessed to live in such an incredible place. God is really shining down on me today.
      “Sending you light & love for your day. On my way to Spa, let’s do this!!!”
      Hamilton lives tax free in Monaco most of the timeCredit: Instagram @lewishamilton
      It is believed Hamilton resides in the exclusive Fontvieille districtCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Hamilton once shared a view from his stunning Monaco apartment
      It is believed he resides in the exclusive Fontvieille district.
      Back in 2007, it was reported he was interested in a 2,000sq ft, four-bedroom duplex with views across the Mediterranean in Fontvieille’s Seaside Plaza.
      A top-floor apartment would have set him back somewhere in the region of £30m. Nice, if you’re a superstar racer.
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