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      Man Utd youngster Marc Jurado holds record for fastest ever youth goal scored for Barcelona at just FIVE seconds

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      HE’S no slouch, that’s for sure.Manchester United have an exciting player on their hands in Marc Jurado, 17, who joined from Barcelona in a deal reported to be worth £1.5million back in 2020.
      Man Utd have announced the signing of wonderkid Marc Jurado from BarcelonaCredit: PA:Press Association
      Jurado famously scored the fastest ever goal at youth levelCredit: PA:Press Association
      Jurado confirmed the move on Instagram at the time, and has since been given international clearance, and plays regularly for the Red Devils’ U18s.
      The Catalans were sad to see him go, after it was said they offered the galloping right back a three-year contract, which he snubbed.
      And Red Devils fans will be licking their lips reliving this clip of the incredible talent scoring the fastest recorded youth goal ever – just five seconds after kick off!
      Meet the talent that could become a star at Old Trafford.
      QUICK OFF THE MARK
      Back in 2013, in a game against Viladecans, Jurado made a statement for Barcelona’s U10 side.
      From kick off, the electric defender was switched on to intercept a pass, before racing past two players and cooly slotting the ball past the keeper.

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      Not only did it get people talking about him, the strike earned him a place in the record books.
      Jurado’s goal was the fastest ever recorded at youth level – an impressive five seconds.
      WHO IS HE?
      Jurado was born in Sabadell, some 18 miles from Barcelona, in Catalunya.
      He showed promise playing for his local team, CFU Can Rull before he joined La Masia at the tender age of seven.
      Jurado was considered an important part of Barcelona’s future, and after tying down Ansu Fati and Ilaix Moriba to long-term contracts their hierarchy were hopeful Jurado would follow suit.
      But, it is believed that he feels he would have a better chance of first team football playing for United.
      After just five seconds from kick off Jurado scored in an U10 game for BarcelonaCredit: PA:Press Association
      WHAT KIND OF PLAYER IS HE?
      A modern full-back in the Spanish mould of Bellerin, Jurado does his best work going forward.
      Blessed with bags of pace, he constantly looks to overlap and provide an attacking threat on the right-hand side.
      He was one of the best players in Barcelona’s Cadet A team this season, and it was expected that he was going to promoted to their Juvenil B side.
      Jurado had been with Barcelona since he was sevenCredit: PA:Press Association
      HE’S GOT COMPETITION
      As good as Jurado is, he can’t expect to walk straight into United’s team anytime soon.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 22, has made the right back position his own after arriving from Crystal Palace in a £50million deal, and will take some shifting.
      However, Jurado will offer the England defender the healthy competition for places that every good side needs.
      And in a few years, we might just see a United team dominating again – like they did in the 90s and noughties.
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      Aston Villa billionaire Wes Edens owns NBA champs the Milwaukee Bucks, and his daughter Mallory is top model

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      ASTON VILLA part-owner Wes Edens is used to winning.After all, his basketball franchise the Milwaukee Bucks were crowned NBA champions this year.
      Wes Edens is part-owner of Aston VillaCredit: Rex Features
      The 60-year-old, believed to have a fortune of around £1billion, owns a luxury boutique hotel and ski resort in millionaire’s playground Jackson Hole, Wyoming – where the Kardashians once stayed.
      His stunning daughter Mallory, if not seen courtside cheering on the Bucks, is posing for fashion shoots as a model.
      Edens also went into business with NBA legend Michael Jordan and launched tequila brand Cincoro.
      While his next mission is to bring an MLS team to Las Vegas.
      BILLIONAIRE BOY
      Edens made his money as a private equity investor, before founding a energy company.
      His first foray in sport came in 2014, when he joined forces with partner Marc Lasry to buy the Bucks from Herb Kohl for around £400million.
      They said they would keep the team in Wisconsin, as well as build a new 18,000 capacity arena.
      The latter promise was delivered in 2018, when the Fiserv Forum opened its doors for the first time.
      This year, Edens tasted his first success as the Bucks won the NBA Finals by defeating the Phoenix Suns.
      Milwaukee Bucks owner Edens celebrates winning the NBA FinalsCredit: Getty
      Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris and Edens took over from Chinese businessman Tony Xia in 2018Credit: Aston Villa
      Aston Villa were promoted to the Premier League in 2019 – with Edens in attendance at WembleyCredit: Getty
      It’s now been three years since he joined forces with Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris to take over from Chinese businessman Tony Xia.
      In that time, they’ve eased Villa’s financial woes, made sensible board room decisions, including hiring Christian Purslow, who is credited with bringing Steven Gerrard to the club, as chief executive.
      Promotion from the Championship was also achieved in 2019.
      ON THE PISTE
      A keen skier, Edens was a regular visitor to beautiful, mountainous Jackson Hole in Wyoming, where A-list stars go to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
      He loved it so much, he decided to build his own sky lodge and alpine club called Caldera House.
      The hotel boasts four four-bedroom suites and four two-bedroom suites, so it’s incredibly intimate and private.
      There’s also a lobby lounge, two restaurants, and a spa that features a cedar sauna, fitness studio, heated outdoor infinity plunge, and lots of treatments.
      The smallest suite will set you back £1,200-per-night.
      The amazing Caldera House is a premium sky lodge in Jackson Hole, WyomingCredit: Caldera House
      The luxurious sky resort is often visited by A-list stars, including the KardashiansCredit: Caldera House
      Suites cost up to £1,200Credit: Caldera House
      Caldera House offers incredible views of the mountains of Jackson HoleCredit: Caldera House
      Caldera House featured in Keeping Up With The Kardashians in 2019, when Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall and Kris Jenner stayed there for an episode of their reality TV series.
      Other celeb fans include supermodel Gigi Hadid.
      MODEL DAUGHTER
      Mixing in similar circles, Eden’s daughter Mallory, 25, is a model too.
      She is signed up to Elite in New York, where she poses for photoshoots and at 5ft10in is catwalk ready.
      Mallory has over 500,000 followers on Instagram, who she shares her amazing lifestyle with.
      Often, she can be seen at her dad’s sky lodge.
      While, the stunner isn’t afraid to show off her amazing bikini body on social media.
      Mallory is a keen Bucks supporter, sometimes sat courtside, cheering the team on.
      Mallory Edens is a model for Elite in New York CityCredit: Instagtram malloryedens
      Edens and her dad are often seen courtside at the BucksCredit: Getty
      TEQUILA

      In 2016, Edens set up Cincoro Tequila, along with Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan and basketball rivals, Wyc Grousbeck, Jeanie Buss and Emilia Fazzalari.
      It was born out of a chance meeting between the five at an Italian restaurant, when they exchanged pleasantries and talked about their favourite alcoholic drinks.
      Tequila was the common denominator, so they put their allegiances to one side and established the business.
      It’s one of the most expensive tequilas around, with bottles sold for around £100.
      There’s also a special £1,500 bottle for the real tequila connoisseurs.
      VIVA LAS VEGAS
      Edens has clearly caught the football bug.
      His next project is to set up an MLS franchise in Las Vegas, with the expansion of the league in 2023 to 30 teams.
      Sacramento pulled out, which gave Edens an in and he quickly registered the name Las Vegas Villains and declared his interest.
      The idea could see a football team share the 60,000 capacity Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL team the Raiders.
      Edens owns Cincoro Tequila with NBA rivals’ bosses and Michael JordanCredit: Getty
      Under Edens and Sawiris Aston Villa have a bright futureCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      With the attraction of tourists, it would possibly be a huge pull for overseas fans.
      However, they face competition from other cities including San Diego and Phoenix.
      But if successful, Villa fans could find themselves having a second team – and having a jolly in Nevada.
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      Meet West Ham investor Daniel Kretinsky, who is Royal Mail’s biggest shareholder and dates an Olympic showjumper

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      DANIEL KRETINSKY has completed his purchase of a 27 per cent stake of West Ham United to become their second largest shareholder.Kretinsky, 46, has now joined the board with his business associate Pavel Horsky, along with joint-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold and vice-chair Karren Brady.
      Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has bought a 27 per cent stake at West HamCredit: PA
      “I am delighted this detailed process has now been successfully concluded,” he said.
      “I am passionate about football. I greatly appreciate and respect the exceptional history and tradition of West Ham United as well as its loyal and passionate supporter base and also the highly inspiring role it plays in many social programmes and initiatives.”
      The Czech businessman, believed to be worth £3billion, already has a stranglehold on British business.
      He owns the most shares in Royal Mail and second most in supermarket chain Sainsbury’s.
      In 2004, he became chairman of Czech giants Sparta Prague, and he’s a media tycoon – owning newspapers in his homeland, as well as in France.
      Although he keeps his personal life private, he is reportedly dating Olympic showjumper Anna Kellnerova, who is 22 years his junior.
      SPECIAL DELIVERY
      The ‘Czech Sphinx’, as Kretinsky has been called because of his inscrutable nature, made his money in energy through his company EPH, which he expanded to our shores.
      EPH owns four power plants in the UK, in Eggborough in North Yorkshire, Lynemouth in Northumberland, Langage in Devon and South Humber Bank in Lincolnshire.
      Worth £3billion, Kretinsky has been nicknamed the ‘Czech Sphinx’ in businessCredit: AFP
      In 2020, Kretinsky amassed a £250million stake in Royal MailCredit: Getty
      Kretinsky has a 10 per cent stake in British supermarket Sainsbury’sCredit: Getty
      In 2020, the law graduate increased his shares in Royal Mail – amassing a £250million stake in the historic FTSE250 company.
      A month later, his holding company Vesa Equity Investment Sarl became the second largest shareholder of J Sainsbury, when they acquired a ten per cent stake in the supermarket chain.
      Kretinsky, who appears to be playing real-life Monopoly, also struck deals to own US trainer store Foot Locker, as well as American shopping centre Macy’s.
      Expect West Ham merch to feature highly in both.
      FAMOUS WAG
      The talk of the Czech tabloids is Kretinsky’s romance with Olympic showjumper Anna Kellnerova.
      Just 24, she is the daughter of his former EPH business partner Petr Kellner, who died in a helicopter crash earlier this year and was the richest man in Czech Republic.
      She also attended the International School of Prague, the same as Kretinsky’s son.
      A twice national champion, Kellnerova recently competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the Czech Equestrian Team.
      It was her father Petr who installed her hardworking values and encouraged her to follow her equestrian dream.
      Anna Kellnerova is Kretinsky’s girlfriendCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old is the daughter of Kretinsky’s former business partner Petr KellnerCredit: Getty
      Kellner was formerly the richest man in Czech Republic before his death in a helicopter crashCredit: EPA
      She said: “He told me that I have to work hard in life, I have to be kind, respectful and happy with what I do.
      “Because if you are not happy, you will never be able to put as much energy into work as you need.”
      MEDIA MOGUL
      The media landscape in Czech Republic and France has a Kretinsky flavour to it.
      EPH owns several publications, including the daily tabloid Blesk, which is run out of Prague.
      While over in Paris, magazines Elle and Marianne are also under the Kretinsky umbrella.
      French afternoon newspaper Le Monde is also part of his media stable.
      HE’S ALREADY IN FOOTBALL
      For 17 years, Kretinsky has been chairman of world-renowned Czech club Sparta Prague, where the likes of Tomas Rosicky and Pavel Nedved made their name.
      However, his time there hasn’t gone as smoothly as hoped, with only four league titles since taking over in 2004.
      There was also a fallout with former West Ham favourite, Tomas Repka.
      After the hot-headed defender was dumped by the club, he sensationally revealed how he conceded a penalty against a title-rival on purpose.
      “At that precise moment I was not thinking straight. I hurt the team as a whole. But I was fuelled by human vanity, and I wanted to settle a score with Mr Kretinsky,” Repka said.
      Kretinsky owns several media publications in his homeland and FranceCredit: AFP
      Sparta Prague legend Tomas Rosicky meets with KretinskyCredit: PA
      Kretinsky will be hoping for more success with West Ham than he’s had at Sparta PragueCredit: PA

      “He didn’t behave fairly to me when I was leaving Sparta, so I promised him I’d get him back. Hopefully I succeeded.”
      With West Ham flying high in the Premier League, Kretinsky will be hopeful for bigger and better things with the Hammers.
      While Kurt Zouma seems far more amiable than ex-hardman Repka.
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      The 10 top stars who won the Premier League title but missed out on a winners’ medal, including Gary Neville TWICE

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      MANCHESTER CITY are the reigning Premier League champions – with their top stars adding another winner’s medal to their collection.Under current rules, 23 players are guaranteed to bag a medal.
      Not every member of a Premier League-winning squad is entitled to a winner’s medalCredit: Getty
      Stars must make at least five Prem appearances to get their hands on the personal silverware.
      But unfortunately, not everyone makes the cut and are forced to go without – just like these past title winners below.
      GARY NEVILLE
      The legendary Manchester United right back has eight Premier League winners’ medals with the club, which is nothing to sneeze at.
      But the Sky Sports pundit could have had ten in seasons 17 years apart.
      Neville made his debut during the 1993-94 season, but only managed one appearance at a time when you needed ten league appearances to qualify – a rule that changed in 2012 to five.
      Then, in the 2009-10 season when United were crowned champions, Neville was stuck on four before he retired midway through the campaign.
      Gary Neville has missed out on two Premier League winners’ medalsCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      MO SALAH
      The Egyptian forward picked up a medal in 2019-20 as his goals helped propel Liverpool to their debut Prem crown.
      But having left title-chasing Chelsea halfway through the 2014-15 season for a loan move to Fiorentina, he missed out on another with the Blues.
      Salah had just three appearances to his name, and was ineligible to receive a medal, when he was swapped for Juan Cuadrado.
      Ironically, Cuadrado – a Chelsea flop – DID get one after appearing 14 times for the club.
      Mo Salah could have had more than one Premier League medalCredit: Instagram @mosalah
      OWEN HARGREAVES
      Given the former Bayern Munich midfielder’s injury problems, it’s no surprise that Hargreaves missed out on medals at Manchester United.
      The BT Sport pundit also had the misfortune of missing out on a Premier League winners’ medal at Manchester City too.
      He did get one for his star turn during the 2007-08 season for the Red Devils, but the seasons he missed out were in 2009 and 2011.
      And he only played once for City when they stormed to the title in 2012.
      Owen Hargreaves missed on a Premier League winners’ medal with Manchester United twice, and Manchester CityCredit: Getty – Contributor
      DAVID BATTY
      The former England international and Leeds legend was part of the Blackburn Rovers side that shocked the world to win the Premier League in 1994-95.
      Although he was an integral squad member, an injury kept him on the sidelines and he played just five times – again, when he needed ten.
      Rovers did offer Batty a medal, but he declined because he felt he didn’t contribute enough during the season.
      He never won a Premier League winner’s medal after that, finishing runners-up with Newcastle in 1996 and 1997.
      David Batty refused a medal with Blackburn feeling he didn’t contribute enough after getting injuredCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      FEDERICO MACHEDA
      Macheda can, perhaps, count himself a little unlucky not to have one.
      Especially given what he did for Manchester United, when they seemed dead and buried against Aston Villa.
      His winning goal in the dying moments to secure a miraculous comeback and a 3-2 win helped United stay on track to win the Premier League in 2009.
      He played four times that season, scoring twice, but was unfortunate to miss out.
      Macheda would miss out again in 2010-11.
      Despite his heroics, Federico Macheda didn’t get a medal for keeping Man Utd in the title raceCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SCOTT PARKER
      The Fulham manager didn’t quite fit in at the Blues after he was signed by Jose Mourinho from Charlton in 2004.
      And he didn’t get enough appearances under his belt in Chelsea’s 2004-05 title-winning season – managing just four games.
      Parker left West London the following summer, playing for Newcastle, West Ham, Tottenham and Fulham along the way.
      He never got a sniff of a title ever again.
      Scott Parker found himself out of favour under Jose MourinhoCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      NEMANJA MATIC
      It’s fair to say defensive midfielder Matic made up for his early disappointment by winning Premier League winner’s medals in 2015 and 2017 for Chelsea.
      But in his first year with the West London giants, Carlo Ancelotti only gave him two run outs as they stormed to the Double in 2009-10.
      He left Chelsea in 2011 for Benfica, winning the Portuguese league in 2013.
      Matic returned to the Premier League after moving back to the Blues in 2014 with unfinished business.
      Nemanja Matic missed out on a title medal when Chelsea won the Double in 2010Credit: Getty – Contributor
      WES BROWN
      The United defender won five Premier League titles under Sir Alex Ferguson.
      However, he was limited to just eight appearances in 2008-09 because of injury.
      It meant Brown missed out adding a fifth medal to his collection.
      Two years later, history repeated itself when he missed out on another.
      In 2009 Wes Brown missed out on his fifth winners’ medalCredit: PA:Press Association
      MICAH RICHARDS
      In 2012, Richards could do no wrong – helping Man City to their first ever Premier League title.
      The defender was even shortlisted for the club’s Player of the Year award that season – losing in the end to Sergio Aguero.
      But his contribution in 2013-14 was minimal.
      Injury and bad form saw him slip down the pecking order at the club.
      Just two league appearances meant he missed out on a medal, and he was soon loaned out to Fiorentina before he was released in 2015.
      Micah Richards missed out when Manchester City won their first Premier League titleCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      ANDREJ KRAMARIC
      Leicester made Kramaric their record signing in 2015, splashing £9million on the Croatian striker.
      But, as it turned out, they didn’t really need him.
      A certain Jamie Vardy rose to prominence and kept Kramaric out of the side, as they miraculously won the Premier League in the 2015-16 season.
      He was loaned out in the January transfer window in 2016 to Hoffenheim, having only appeared twice before then.
      It meant no winner’s medal for Kramaric.
      Leicester City record signing Andrej Kramaric played second fiddle to Jamie VardyCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      South America reluctant to back Arsene Wenger’s World Cup plans, with qualifiers offering fans a glimpse of their stars

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      WHEN the idea of a World Cup every two years was first floated, South America initially expressed a slight interest.But the continent had a quick rethink.
      Arsene Wenger’s idea of a World Cup every two years hasn’t been welcomed in South AmericaCredit: PA
      World Cup qualifiers give South American fans to see their European based stars, like Lional Messi, play in their countries they are fromCredit: AFP
      Towards the end of last month, Conmebol, the South American Confederation, announced that its ten nations could see “no motive, benefits or justification” for the proposal, accused Fifa of “turning its back on a century of tradition” and affirmed that they would not take part in a World Cup every two years.
      Even though the continent has just ten votes, this is a serious blow to the prestige of the proposal launched by Arsene Wenger.
      South America started the World Cup back in 1930, and its traditional big three – Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay – have nine titles between them, as well as some of the biggest and most exciting names in the global game.
      Brazil have played at every tournament. Could a World Cup without them really be a World Cup?
      Why, then, has the continent turned against the biennial idea so quickly and radically?
      It would seem to be because they have looked at the small print. Wenger’s proposal would seem to be a war on the qualification tournament, fearing that it has too many games and involves too much travelling. South America can hardly agree.

      First, the qualifiers are the main moment when the continent gets to see the players it produces. Every weekend and often in midweek the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez are parading their talents for a European audience to enjoy.
      The qualifiers are when they come home, a rare moment for their own public to enjoy them. And if the travelling is the price, then the players seem willing to pay it.
      And then there is the question of too many games. World Cup qualification in South America is indeed a marathon, with 18 rounds of matches. But in normal circumstances – when not derailed by a pandemic – it uses the same Fifa dates as anywhere else.
      The Copa America has no qualifiers, so when Europe is working out who will make it to the Euros, South America has already started on the next World Cup.
      BENEFITS FOR SMALLER NATIONS
      And the marathon format, all ten nations playing each other home and away, has done wonders for the smaller and less traditional nations. It was introduced in 1996, and the consequences are clear.
      Ecuador had never made it to a World Cup before 2002. Four years later they gave England a game in the second round. 2010 was the best World Cup in the history of Paraguay, 2014 was the same thing for Colombia.
      2010 and 14 were the best ever for Chile, with the exception of 1962, which it hosted. Uruguay have returned to the top table, something which seemed unthinkable some twenty years ago.
      All of this has been based on the World Cup qualifiers. They provide a regular calendar of competitive games, with guaranteed income, making it possible for the countries to hire better coaches and invest in youth development.
      This week the thirteenth round of the current campaign is played. All five games are live affairs, with plenty at stake for one, or – in most cases – both sides.
      The qualifiers work as they are in South America, both a source of income and as a stepping stone to improving the teams.
      It is hardly a surprise that South America does not want to give them up and cut them back in exchange for a World Cup every two years.
      With Luis Suarez leading their line, Uruguay have enjoyed success at recent World CupsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Inside F1 star Max Verstappen’s £12m private jet that the Red Bull star bought from Virgin boss Richard Branson

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      THIS Red Bull driver really does have wings.Max Verstappen, 24, showed yet again he was king of the circuit over the weekend – winning the Mexican Grand Prix by 16 seconds ahead of fierce rival Lewis Hamilton.
      Max Verstappen is the proud owner of a £12m Falcon-900EX private jet
      Verstappen currently leads the driver standings by 19 points
      Virgin boss and British business magnate, Richard Branson was the previous ownerCredit: AP
      The victory extended his lead to 19 points in the driver standings with just four races to go.
      And motor racing isn’t the only thing Verstappen is flying high in.
      For he is the proud owner of his own private jet, that he splashed the cash on in 2020.
      Max paid around £12million for the Falcon-900EX, that used to have a famous owner.
      It was previously in the hands of Virgin boss and British business magnate, Sir Richard Branson, according to reports.
      LAVISH EXPENSE
      Verstappen already leads a life of luxury, and is said to have a £45million fortune.
      He lives in a stunning apartment in Monaco, like most F1 heroes, worth millions.
      Mad Max also has an incredible car collection, owning various Aston Martins through the years. And he’s awaiting their £2million Valkyrie, which he has on order and is due for delivery next year.
      But in the meantime, he has another toy to play with – and like his team’s drink’s motto, it gives him wings.
      Dutch star Verstappen paid around £12m for his own plane
      Inside the cockpit of Verstappen’s stunning plane
      Verstappen pays around £1m-per-year in up-keep of the Falcon-900EX
      Last year, Verstappen bought himself a Falcon-900EX private jet worth about £12m to travel in style with.
      Better still, you can bet it was very well looked after by its previous owner.
      That’s because it was said to be owned by Virgin Atlantic billionaire Sir Richard Branson.
      PLANE SPEC
      Incredibly, the Falcon-900EX costs about £1million-per-year to keep.
      But that won’t dent Verstappen’s bank balance, who is happy to fly in style and sometimes give mates like Daniel Ricciardo a lift to a Grand Prix.
      Made in 2008, it was given a significant upgrade before it was handed over to F1’s youngest ever Grand Prix winner.
      Now powered by three Honeywell TFE731-60 engines, it’s capable of a maximum range of 8,750 kilometres before it requires refuelling, can hit a top speed of 892 km/h, and cruising speed of 850 km/h.
      As for the interiors, it’s just as luxurious.
      Capable of seating up to 12 passengers, two seats can be reclined to make a full-size bed.
      Daniel Ricciardo hitches a ride on Verstappen’s private jet
      A fully equipped bar would allow Verstappen to celebrate victory in style
      The jet boasts a luxury bathroom
      Verstappen now has a stranglehold on the F1 World ChampionshipCredit: Rex

      There’s tables fitted to enjoy a meal and a drink.
      There’s even a bar to celebrate, in case you want to pop open some champagne after victory.
      You can bet Max’s flight home from Mexico last weekend was a fun one.
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      Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury: From glam partners to flash watches, famous brothers and private jets… who comes out on top?

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      ON December 18, reputations will be on the line when Tommy Fury fights YouTuber Jake Paul in the States.The grudge match will take place at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, with both looking to settle their heated feud.
      Tommy Fury shares his lifestyle on social media to his three million followersCredit: Instagram
      Future opponent Jake Paul loves sharing his swag on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      In the past year, the pair have constantly called each other out – with the bad blood bringing in Love Island beauty Molly-Mae Hague, who was dissed by the American.
      Outside the ring, Tommy, 22, and Jake, 24, have enjoyed celebrity status on TV and social media, as their stock and bank balances have risen.
      Here’s how the fighters compare.
      GIRLFRIENDS
      Famously, Fury met Molly-Mae, 22, on the fifth series of Love Island in 2019.
      They coupled up together and made it to the final, before finishing runners-up. However, the country soon fell in love with them.
      Molly-Mae has since gone on to become a creative director for online clothing giants PrettyLittleThing, where she is said to have signed a £500,000 contract to produce her own line.
      Model Julia Rose, 27, was first seen with ‘The Problem Child’ back in 2020.
      The 5ft 10in stunner has since been seen ringside, most recently taking in Paul’s fight against Tyron Woodley.
      Like Fury and Hague, Rose got famous through reality TV – appearing on MTV’s dating show Are You the One? 
      She also famously flashed her breasts on live TV during the 2019 MLB World Series.
      Paul and Fury are in glam romances with Julia Rose and Molly-Mae Hague respectivelyCredit: Instagram
      MUTUAL LOVE OF ROLLS-ROYCE
      Paul has a fine collection of motors, including a  £165k Lamborghini Huracan and a custom-wrapped £81k Tesla.
      But, it’s his love of British luxury car Rolls-Royce that he shares something in common with his fierce rival.
      His custom Phantom would’ve set him back somewhere north of £360,000.
      Tommy also posed with a Phantom, when he was in Las Vegas. But that doesn’t appear to be his motor.
      Back in the summer, he did splash £120,000 on a new BMW i8 Hybrid supercar – just weeks after passing his driving test.
      He followed that up by buying a £100,000 Mercedes S-Class.
      Both Paul and Fury share a mutual love of Rolls-RoyceCredit: Instagram
      Tommy Fury splashed £120,000 on a BMW i8Credit: instagram
      WATCH THIS
      Both boxers love their bling, especially smart watches.
      Fury has been seen wearing a fancy Rolex Yachtmaster II worth around £20,000.
      However, at the end of October Tommy and Molly-Mae were robbed of belongings worth a reported £800,000 from their Manchester flat.
      Last summer, Jake Paul trolled Conor McGregor with a special diamond necklace, said to have cost around £80,000, that featured an image of the UFC star knocked out on the canvas.
      Paul loves jewellery, and is said to have a £1million collection.
      The pick of the bunch is his 41mm Audemars Piguet worth £35,000.
      Paul shows off his amazing 41mm Audemars Piguet worth £35,000, while Fury boasts a £20,000 Rolex Yachtmaster IICredit: Instagram
      FAMOUS BROS
      Another thing Fury and Paul share is famous brothers.
      Tommy’s elder sibling is WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The pair have a tight bond, with the younger Fury supporting his brother’s career and often seen ringside at his fights.
      But Tyson has said he will “disown” Tommy, if he loses to Paul. He also joked he will have to change his name to ‘Fumbles’ as a forfeit.
      Jake has a love/hate relationship with Logan Paul.
      He has called Logan, who also pursued a career in boxing, a “fake fighter”.
      Jake also revealed his brother slept with his ex-girlfriend Alyssa Violet.
      Interestingly, Logan has called out Tyson for an MMA fight, claiming “the bigger they are, the harder they fall.”
      Tyson Fury is Tommy’s more famous brother, while Jake lives in the shadow of Logan Paul
      JET-SET LIFE
      In early October, Jake trolled Tommy for taking a cheap connecting flight to Las Vegas.
      He shared an image of Fury standing at the desk of budget Spirit Airlines and joked about his rival’s earning power.
      “This is what happens when you turn down a $1m pay day,” Jake captioned a social media post sharing the photo.
      Although, Tommy has been known to travel by private jet with Tyson.
      Jake, who is said to be worth £13million, is often spotted taking private jets.
      He has taken his mates to Ibiza and boxing events, galavanting around the globe.
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fly differently, with the latter having a more modest incomeCredit: Instagram
      Paul often makes use of a private jetCredit: Instagram
      HARD GRAFT
      When it comes to training, Fury and Paul do not mess around.
      Paul had training camps in Big Bear California, Las Vegas and Miami for his first three fights, and moved to Puerto Rico ahead of the clash with Woodley to concentrate on his boxing.
      He once shared an amazing image that would befit a world’s strongest man contest – pulling a fire engine.
      A bit more old school, Fury opts for chains and heavy lifting when he’s bulking up and gets help from his older bro.
      While his dad John Fury revealed: “He don’t lift weights. All this is press-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and road work.
      “People think he’s a bodybuilder, he’s no bodybuilder.”
      Training is important to both Paul and Fury, who go to extreme measures to keep fitCredit: Instagram
      DRESSING UP
      The Halloween festivities allow for celebrities to dress up in frightful outfiits.
      And Paul and Fury were no different, flooding their Instagram accounts with their scary costumes for the recent celebration of all things ghoulish.
      Tommy and Molly-Mae stayed close to his sport – with the former as a bloodied boxer, while the social media influencer went as a ring girl, also splattered in fake blood.
      Jake hilariously aimed a dig at Dana White with his costume – dressed as the UFC chief holding a bag of ‘(UFC) Unlimited Free Cocaine’.

      While his missus Julia was in a glam leopard print dress.
      The look was inspired by a forum post that read: “News – Brazilian Stripper Taped Dana White Banging her, Boyfriend…”
      Who do you think has a better lifestyle?
      Paul and Fury enjoyed the Halloween festivities and playing dress upCredit: Instagram
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      Chelsea hero John Terry’s incredible Ferrari collection worth £4m, from rare £2m Enzo to 1960s 275 GTB priced at £1.5m

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      JOHN TERRY has fulfilled his childhood dream by owning a garage full of Ferraris worth around £4million.The Chelsea legend loves the Italian brand so much he has several of the classy motors sitting in the garage of his Surrey home.
      John Terry boasts a stellar Ferrari car collection
      From the incredibly rare Ferrari Enzo (only 400 were ever produced) that’s worth a stonking £2m to the sleek, sophisticated 275 GTB that dates back to the 1960s that can be worth as much as £1,5m, Terry, 38, is a Ferrari aficionado.
      And if that’s not enough, his everyday runner is a £170,000 458 Spider.
      FERRARI ENZO – £2m
      In 2013, after lifting the Europa League, he splashed out on the iconic Enzo – originally produced in 2002.
      It was developed using Formula One technology, has a carbon-fibre body, and can reach a top speed of 221 mph.
      The Ferrari Enzo is a limited edition 2003 super car named after its Italian founder.Originally Ferrari only made 399 models but they turned out a 400th for the Pope.I used to go to a showroom in Surrey, they had Enzos, and the Enzo had been my dream car growing up but could never afford it.”John Terry
      Terry’s Enzo was a display car at the 2003 Amsterdam Motor Show and it had 4,163 miles on the clock when the ex-England international bought it.

      Terry admitted in an interview with Petrolicious that he had always had his eyes on one, and wished he’d been able to buy one sooner.
      He said: “I was probably about 20, 21. I used to go to a showroom in Surrey, they had Enzos, and the Enzo had been my dream car growing up but could never afford it.
      “It’s one of those things on the bucket list. Unfortunately, they were a lot cheaper back then as well. Wish I’d have bought one back then.
      “I just loved the look and the limited availability of stuff like the Enzo. Not many on the road, one gets crashed per year as well, so they’re going down.
      “It was an investment as well for the sake of the kids and stuff like that, but just loved to look at the Enzo and the classic cars. I love it.”
      Terry has Ferraris including an Enzo and 275 GTB
      The Ferrari Enzo is said to be worth a staggering £2m
      FERRARI 275 GTB – £1.5m
      If you had money, and you lived in the swinging ’60s, the 275 GTB was one of the best cars on the market.
      And in popular culture the model became iconic when it was bought by ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen when he filmed classic movie, Bullitt.
      JT showed of his purchase in 2015 on Instagram, that could’ve cost him anything up to £1.5m.
      The Aston Villa assistant coach bought the car from dealer Tom Hartley Jr, who has helped him build his Ferrari collection over the years.
      “In England. I deal with Tom and he advises me on this stuff,” Terry revealed.
      “I’ve had my eye on a couple of his cars for a few years and just decided to take the plunge (on the 275 GTB). I’ve always appreciated it.”
      And despite being made a long time ago, the 275 GTB is no slouch either.
      It boasts a 0-60 mph time of just over six seconds, which is still faster than most cars today.
      Terry’s Ferrari 275 GTB is a 1960s icon worth around £1.5mCredit: Xposure
      In pop culture the Ferrari 275 GTB was owned by Steve McQueen, who bought one while making BullittCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      FERRARI 458 SPIDER – £170,000
      It’s not a bad every day runner is it?
      When Terry wants to go to the shops, he often takes his 458 Spider with him, and why not?
      Capable of hitting 0-60 in a staggering 3.3 seconds, it’ll get you where you want to go fast.
      And, of course, it doesn’t cheap with a price tag of around £170,000.
      Other footballers who love the 458 Spider include Mario Balotelli and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, who all own one.
      Terry invested in the Spider back in 2012, and often travelled to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground in it.
      To zoom to the shops and training, Terry drove a stunning Ferrari 458 SpiderCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Ferrari 458 Spider costs around £170kCredit: Handout
      FERRARI TESTAROSSA – £150,000
      Although he hasn’t shared any images of them on social media, Terry’s Ferrari collection also includes a Testarossa (worth £150k in good nick), as made famous by Tom Selleck in Magnum PI, and a Lusso, that today costs around £200k.
      But Terry doesn’t just confine himself to supercars, and admittedly does like something a little more comfortable from time to time.
      That’s why he’s also been seen over the years driving motors including a Rolls-Royce Wraith (£250k), a Bentley Continental GT (£160k), as well as a special edition gold Range Rover Overfinch (£90k).

      “Range Rover, that’s my day to day with the kids, school run and stuff like that,” Terry revealed
      “I’ve got the Range Rover for the family, and I’ve obviously got my cars that I love, which is the Enzo.”
      When it comes to getting behind the wheel, it’s clear that Terry loves to live life in the fast lane.
      Terry has also been seen in more comfortable cars, like a Bentley Continental GT worth £160kCredit: Matrix
      A custom made gold Range Rover Overfinch is Terry’s family carCredit: Matrix
      In 2014 Terry showed off his £250k Rolls-Royce WraithCredit: Matrix
      John Terry works out at home by jogging in his jacuzzi More