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NIKE always manage to come up with the goods when it comes to a football advert.And they’ve even roped in ace Hollywood film directors in the past, including Baby Driver auteur Edgar Wright for a promo featuring Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani.
Nike has a history of producing football advertsCredit: Nike
And while it was pretty boss, we didn’t think it’s the best commercial they’ve done.
SunSport’s delved into the Nike archives and unearthed these gems featuring some of the world’s greatest ever talents.
Most of them have one thing in common… one of the great mavericks, Eric Cantona!
Good v Evil – 1996
Good v Evil pitted Paolo Maldini and Eric Cantona against the devil and his henchmanCredit: Nike
Evil men tried to beat footballers in the 1996 ad Good v EvilCredit: Nike
Eric Cantona signed off the ad with an “au revoir” before defeating the devilCredit: Nike
Right before Euro 1996, Nike really began pouring money into football ads.
This one, featuring nearly every great footballer on the planet of the time, pitted the players against the devil.
Both Cantona and Paolo Maldini showed off their acting chops with speaking parts.
Cantona signs off the ad in a trademark style with an “au revoir” before he fires a ball through the devil, scoring a goal and winning the day.
Football legends take on the devil in this classic Nike Ad
Eric Cantona, Ian Wright and David Seaman celebrate Parklife – 1997
To the tune of the infamous Blur hit, Parklife grassroots football is superbly represented.
We are transported to various pitches, where each team has a star name in their ranks.

We see Seaman punching a ball from a corner, Cantona dribbling and Wrighty smashing a volley home.
Ian Wright volleys home in the 1997 Parklife ad on Hackney MarshesCredit: Nike
David Seaman makes an appearance on the 1997 Nike ad punching the ball from a cornerCredit: Nike
Eric Cantona has appeared in a number of Nike ads over the yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Eric Cantona, Ian Wright and David Seaman star in Nike ad on Hackney Marshes
Brazil’s World Cup squad – 1998
Even the Samba boys had to go through airport security, but they did it with style.
Ronaldo, Denilson, Roberto Carlos and Co play a bit of keep ball in a free-flowing move, ducking around other flyers.
We see nutmegs, a trademark long-distance smash from Carlos round a plane, admired by you know who, Cantona, who makes an appearance.
However, when it’s up to Ronaldo to finish off the move, he’s unable to score.
Denilson gets a telling off in Nike’s 1998 World Cup advertCredit: Nike
Brazil’s 1998 World Cup squad were the star’s of Nike’s campaign of the same yearCredit: Nike
Brazil’s 1998 World Cup team play football around the airport
The Cage – 2002
Said to have cost Nike around £80 million, it featured the likes of Thierry Henry, Edgar Davids, Ronaldo and Luis Figo.
The idea was teams of three footballers competing against one another in a cage, sort of like UFC but with goals at the end.
Cantona plays the role of referee, feeding the ball into the cage for the players and reacting comically to every moment.
Incidentally, it’s Henry’s team that wins the tournament when he heads home thanks to a cheeky assist by Francesco Totti.
Luis Figo was one of the stars of The Cage Nike ad in 2002Credit: Nike
Again, Eric Cantona oversees the action in the Nike ad The CageCredit: Nike
Thierry Henry wins The Cage tournament from the Nike adCredit: Nike
Thomas Rosicky announces retirement… last of the 2002 Nike Cage greats
Take It to the Next Level – 2008
Directed by Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels filmmaker Guy Ritchie, this ad puts you in the life of a footballer.
While playing for an amateur, Arsene Wenger eyes up this talent and welcomes him to Arsenal.
He has run-ins with Cristiano Ronaldo, Cesc Fabregas is his best mate and works hard to improve his game.
In fact, he works so hard he pukes a lot.
The video is most-certainly a homage to The Prodigy’s Smack My B**** Up.
Guy Ritchie directed a Nike ad in 2008 called Take it the Next LevelCredit: Nike
The Take it the Next Level Nike ad put you in the life of a footballerCredit: Nike
The footballer in Take it the Next Level throws up after training hardCredit: Nike
Guy Ritchie directs Nike Ad featuring Arsene Wenger
Wayne Rooney living in a caravan – 2010
It’s a case of what could’ve been.
At least that’s what this Nike ad is trying to tell us with Rooney.
The England record goalscorer proved to be a good sport, growing a beard and looking dishevelled for the part.
His part in the ad actually completely overshadows everyone else, including Didier Drogba, Fabio Cannavaro, Ronaldinho, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
It was directed by movie director Alejandro Inarritu, who won Oscars for Babel, Birdman and The Revenant.
Wayne Rooney stole the show in Alejandro Inarritu’s 2010 Nike advertCredit: Nike
Wayne Rooney lives in a caravan in Nike football Ad
Winner Stays On – 2014
Another ad that goes back to basics and take us down the park for a kickabout.
However, this game soon transforms from being played into a park to a major stadium.

The kids that start the ad turn into superstars including Ronaldo and Neymar.
Ronaldo’s then missus Irina Shayk also makes an appearance, blowing a kiss to her man.
Neymar takes on Ronaldo in Winner Stays On ad for Nike in 2014Credit: Nike
Irina Shayk appears in the 2014 Nike ad blowing a kiss at Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Nike
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SINCE football was invented players have used every possible advantage to beat their opponent – whether it’s physical, tactical or technical.Some players have pushed the boundaries further, inventing their own moves to bamboozle opponents and stun watching fans.
Ronaldinho was exponent of incredible skilful movesCredit: Reuters
Some of the tricks have evolved and developed down the years, while others have been so brilliant, they continue to leave defenders without a clue.
Here we run through some of the best tricks of all-time – and introduce you to the men who invented them.
The Stepover
It may be the oldest trick in football, but it’s still the most often used.
The stepover is a simple feint that sees the player fake to go one way but one leg over the ball and sprint off in the other direction.
Luis Figo bamboozled defenders with stepovers in his primeCredit: Reuters
It’s stood the test of time because when executed perfectly a defender doesn’t stand a chance.
Ronaldo – both the Brazilian and Cristiano – have been famous users of it.
Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Chris Waddle and Robinho used it and even Glenn Roeder had it in his locker (although his version was called the ‘Roeder Shuffle’).
The invention of the move is disputed.
Some claim Argentine striker Pedro Calomino used it at the turn of the 20th century, while others saw it was Dutch star Law Adam who first used it.
Zinedine Zidane used stepovers to glide past opponentsCredit: Allsport – Getty
The Puskas
This trick has a lot of names – the V, the pullback, V-turn/cut – so we’ll keep it simple.
It comes from Hungarian great Ferenc Puskas, one of Real Madrid’s best players ever.
Nicknamed the ‘Galloping Major’, Puskas was part of the Hungarian Golden Team, or Magical Magyars that destroyed England 6-3 in the Match of the Century.
Ferenc Puskas, known as ‘Galloping Major’, was a master of sorcery with his own signature moveCredit: PA:Press Association
The game forced the Football Association to rethink their entire coaching methods and the structure of their professional leagues.
Twelve years later England would win the World Cup, with many claiming this match as the turning point.
Perfected by the forward, who won five consecutive Spanish league titles and three European cups, the pullback seems simple now but was revolutionary at the time.
In possession, the player pulls the ball back, feinting the defender, before touching it to the side to make room for a shot or pass.
It’s an essential move in any forward’s locker.
Ferenc Puskas used his skills to destroy England 6-3 at Wembley in 1954Credit: Hulton Archive – Getty
Learn how to do the famous Puskas Turn created by Hungarian football legend Ferenc Puskas
The Rabona
One of the more common skill moves on a football pitch, the Rabona sees a player wrap his strong foot around the standing leg – effectively hitting the ball cross-legged.
The move dates back all the way to 1948, when Estudiantes star Ricardo Infante tried it in a game against Rosario.
Rabona means to play hooky, or skip school.
Cristiano Ronaldo breathtaking rabona training goal as he returns for Portugal
Paul Gascoigne executes the perfect ‘Rabona’ in a game in 1991 against Cameroon at WembleyCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
The front cover of El Grafico magazine had the caption El infante que se hizo la rabona – meaning ‘the infant plays hooky – and the name stuck.
A number of players down the years have used the move.
It is so popular it has even crossed over into other sports – it has been tried to varying degrees of success in American football.
Cruyff Turn
At the World Cup in 1974, the Netherlands and their star man, Johan Cruyff, brought Total Football to the world.
They didn’t manage to win the tournament, beaten by Franz Beckenbauer and his dominant West Germany.
Johan Cruyff shows off his famous ‘Cruyff Turn’ against Sweden’s Jan OlssonCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The Cruyff turn is invented
Cruyff and Co were the fan favourites, thrilling spectators with their all-out attacking performances.
En route to the final, Cruyff would debut a new move, which is now one of the most devastating in football.
Swedish defender Jan Olsson was the unfortunate victim, bamboozled by a true piece of brilliance.
The brilliant Johan Cruyff was an exponent of ‘Total Football’Credit: PA:Press Association
The move saw Cruyff travel with the ball one way, feint to cross it, only to drag the ball through his standing leg at full speed and burst towards the goal.
Olsson was left tripping and falling, wondering what had happened.The Panenka
The outrageously gutsy penalty has become a mainstay in recent times.
Players of ultimate confidence and skill gently dink a penalty down the middle of the goal – risking embarrassment and a simple save.
But the very first Panenka penalty was easily the bravest of all.
Antonin Panenka showed calmness under pressure chipping a penalty during the Euro 1976 final shootout against GermanyCredit: PA:Press Association
Antonin Panenka started a trend of ‘Panenka’ style penaltiesCredit: AFP or licensors
‘Arabian Messi’ Omar Abdulrahman lives up to nickname with Panenka penalty
In the Euro 1976 final, Czechoslovakia were playing that same West German team.
The match had finished 2-2 after extra-time.
The first seven penalties were all scored, before Bayern Munich great Uli Hoeness ballooned his shot over the bar.
Up stepped Antonin Panenka.
The attacking midfielder was known as a good, technical player – not exactly a world beater but very capable.
Eden Hazard is a fan of the ‘Panenka’ penalty in the modern day gameCredit: Reuters
If he scored, Czechoslovakia would win.
Panenka took the coolest penalty of all-time, chipping past Sepp Maier to win the trophy.
Elastico/flip-flap
Popularised by the buck-toothed genius Ronaldinho during his heyday with Barcelona.
The move sees a player push the ball in one direction with the outside of his foot, before quickly cutting it back inside.
All in one rapid, confusing movement.
Ronaldinho invented the ‘Elastico’ skill to beat defendersCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Brazilian even had it featured in a Nike advertising campaign.
The elastico has always been a favourite of Brazilians and originated in futsal.
Roberto Rivellino made the move famous in association football – even pulling it out during the 1970 World Cup final against Italy.
But although Rivellino is commonly the man credited with the move, he credits a former futsal team-mate, Sergio Echigo, with its invention.Marseille Roulette
The late Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane’s signature move.
The legends would dribble one way, step on the ball to let the defender fly past them and then drag it in a different direction with their other foot.
Almost unstoppable, the pair would usually find himself free or at the very least win a free-kick.
Maurício Antônio shows off a Marseille roulette for Urawa Reds in Japan
The late Diego Maradona performed the Marseille Roulette’ skill through the 80s and 90s for Argentina and NapoliCredit: PA:Empics Sport
Zinedine Zidane would use a ‘Marseille Roulette’ to devastating effectCredit: AFP
Seal Dribble
The move was made famous by Brazilian forward Kerlon – a wonderkid who never reached his full potential.
Once the trick of freestylers, the youngster brought the move to proper football.
Usually on the right wing, Kerlon would flick the ball up onto his head, then run forwards while still bouncing it up and down.
Kerlon displays his famous ‘Seal Dribble’ which often got him fouled during gamesCredit: AP:Associated Press
Kerlon demonstrates The Seal Dribble and his amazing ability at balancing a ball on his head
The trick always drew fury from the opposition.
Almost instantly, Kerlon would be hacked down by the defender.
The first time he tried it saw, Kerlon was elbowed by Atletico Mineiro defender Dyego Rocha Coelho.
Scorpion Kick
It made headline news for a certain Colombian goalkeeper at Wembley and in recent years it’s really caught on.
Rene Higuita showed off his skills when he executed a stunning scorpion kick save from a Jamie Redknapp chip in an international friendly in 1995.
Olivier Giroud won the FIFA Puskas Award 2017 for his scorpion kick goal against Crystal PalaceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Since then, Oliver Giroud won the FIFA Puskas Award 2017 for his effort against Crystal Palace and even Henrikh Mkhitaryan got in on the act last season.
However, a very early proprietor of the move which involves striking the ball with your heels was Brazilian great Zico.
While he was playing in Japan for Kashima Antlers in the early 90s, he scored what he considers is his greatest ever goal.
Goalkeeper re-enacts Rene Higuita’s famous scorpion kick to keep Ronaldinho’s halfway line shot out
Rainbow Kick
Known as the ‘Lambretta’ in Italy or the ‘Carretilha’ in Brazil, European audiences were treated to a special rainbow kick by Ossie Ardiles in the 1981 film Escape to Victory.
Putting that game against the Germans to one side, it’s been used in the modern game by master tekkers Jay Jay Okocha and Neymar.
Legendary Brazilian full back Roberto Carlos was a casualty of a perfectly executed rainbow kick at the 2002 World Cup.
In a game against Turkey, his opponent Ilhan Mansiz flicked the ball over his and Carlos’ head which drew gasps from the crowd. Talk about showboating.
Ilhan Mansiz destroyed Roberto Carlos with a rainbow kick during a 2002 World Cup game for Turkey against BrazilCredit: PA:Empics Sport
Jay Jay Okocha would often throw in a rainbow kick during a game for Bolton to get past an opponentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The Bicycle Kick
A move of beauty when it leads to a goal, the famed bicycle kick was invented by Brazilian Leonidas da Silva.
It is believed he first used it in a game for his club Bonsucesso in a game against Carioca in 1932, thus the move was born.
Brazilian striker Wendell Lira wins Fifa Puskas award for scoring stunning bicycle kick
Leonidas da Silva invented the bicycle kick in 1932Credit: AFP
Pele executes the perfect bicycle kick during a friendly game at the Maracana StadiumCredit: Getty – Contributor
After Leonidas, Pele made it his trademark and then Diego Maradona and Hugo Sanchez continued the tradition.
In recent years we’ve seen the bicycle kick performed immaculately by Wayne Rooney in the Manchester derby and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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HE’S the ‘master scout’ who invented his own tactical code to discover the likes of Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne, Ronaldo and David Luiz.Piet de Visser, 86, has dedicated his life to football, and he’s also got the ear of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Piet de Visser is the Dutch scout who discovered the likes of Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne and RonaldoCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
After a successful career as a player and manager in Holland, de Visser was forced to retire early due to heart problems.
But the Dutchman’s ill-health could not thwart his involvement in the game, as he quickly turned his eye to scouting the best young talent throughout the world.
Russian billionaire Abramovich was so impressed with his ability to unearth players he hired de Visser as his personal scout.
Using a tactical code that only he and his secretary can understand, part of de Visser’s plan is to carefully analyse a player’s ability in five stages.
He measures their skill, their vision, their physique, their mentality and their character, whilst marking them with a plus and minus scoring system.
Now 83-years-old, Piet de Visser invented his own tactical code to unearth the world’s best talentCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
Piet de Visser has a special way of measuring talent like Ronaldinho in this scorecardCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
A die hard fan of the game,  Piet de Visser started his life in football in managementCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
His ability in spotting a player’s potential has meant Piet has been a player adviser for the Blues for over a decade.
In fact, the likes of Robben, Alex, Courtois may not have graced West London if it wasn’t for the valued scout.
During his first professional scouting adventure at PSV, de Visser successfully put his method to the test.
He was influential in the signings of Brazilian defender Alex, forward Jefferson Farfán and goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes.
Piet’s story featured in The History of Football global TV event, that aired on the History channel back in 2018
De Visser said: “All my life was football.
“The good players discover themselves. But I scout them.
“Scouting is a very difficult job. It was in me when I was a young boy.
“But the player makes his career, not the scout.”

However, after suffering heart issues, Piet de Visser turned to scoutingCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
Piet de Visser’s expertise means he works closely with Chelsea owner Roman AbramovichCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
A connoisseur of the South American game, Piet de Visser has discovered some of Brazil’s most gifted playersCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
Piet de Visser’s scouting prowess featured inCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
The first player Piet de Visser discovered was Ronaldo, who was soon signed by PSVCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
Piet de Visser worked alongside former England boss Bobby Robson at PSVCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
De Visser realised his passion for nurturing new talent during his first travelling venture after retiring as a manager in 1992.
He said: “I had a problem with my heart.
“My father had it and he died very young with a heart attack. The doctor said there is a moment you fall down and you die. I quit and I went travelling.
“Then I saw Ronaldo in St Brieux, in a small tournament. And by the movements of him – I got a new life.
At a tournament in France, Piet de Visser first saw Ronaldo’s potential as a 16-year-oldCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
Only Piet de Visser’s secretary can understand his secret code in finding the world’s best playersCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
At PSV, Piet de Visser’s scouting skills helped them keep up with rivals AjaxCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
I said, ‘Hey’ I wanted to be a scout to find players like Ronaldo.
“He (Ronaldo) was phenomenal. He had the ball in the move and dribble in the move and he passed the player in full speed and full skill.”
During his early playing days at second division Dutch club FC Den Bosch, a 17-year-old Ruud van Nistelrooy caught de Visser’s eye.
However at the time, Ronaldo was leading PSV’s front line, so when de Visser first presented them with van Nistelrooy, the club didn’t feel the need to sign him.
Kevin De Bruyne was one of Piet de Visser’s greatest scouting discoveriesCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
Piet de Visser almost gave De Bruyne “a 10″ when he scouted himCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
The Dutch goal machine had to wait his turn and it wasn’t until Ronaldo left to join Spanish giants Barcelona that Nistelrooy could eventually follow in his footsteps.
“I scouted him and I brought him to PSV. But at first, they did not want him,” de Visser said.
“He (Nistelrooy) did not know, but I thought he could be a very great player.
“We eventually took him to PSV and they sold him for a big amount of money to Manchester United.
A devout follower of the game, Piet de Visser is always on the lookout for new talentCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
Piet de Visser earmarked Ruud van Nistelrooy as Ronaldo’s replacement at PSVCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
“He played fantastically with David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Roy Keane.
“He was always scoring goals, he was one of the greatest strikers.”
De Visser also speaks of his joy in scouting Kevin De Bruyne – one of the most impressive young talents he has seen.
“The best players I ever scouted – Ronaldo, Neymar, great player, David Luiz and Kevin De Bruyne,” he said.
Kevin De Bruyne was recommended to Chelsea by Piet de VisserCredit: PA:Press Association
“One of my best scoutings ever, Kevin De Bruyne, came from the youth to the first team. And from the first touch of the ball, I was in love with him.
“He only wants to win. His passing, his vision, left foot or right foot it doesn’t matter.
“He is almost a 10. And I never give a 10.”
De Visser incredibly found a 20-year-old David Luiz whilst he was playing in the Brazilian third division for Vitória.
And now, more than a decade on, the Arsenal defender still recognises the impact de Visser had on his professional career.
World Cup winner Romario was a Piet de Visser discoveryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
When Piet de Visser saw Ronaldo playing in a tournament in France, it gave him a new lease of lifeCredit: EPA
Luiz, 33, said: “From Piet I learned the true meaning of compassion in football.
“Nobody else I know is more able to pass on the essence of the beautiful game than Piet.
“Piet is, in my life, the ultimate representative for enthusiasm in football.”
Over the years, de Visser’s work has not gone unnoticed by some of the most celebrated players and coaches in the world.

Tottenham manager, José Mourinho, has also been quick to praise de Visser’s style and method of scouting.
Mourinho said: “I can’t scout the way he does.
“His desire to know everything about players in the four corners of the world is invaluable.”
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho admitted he can’t scout like Piet de Visser canCredit: Barcroft Images / HISTORYÆ
David Luiz said that Piet de Visser helped him learn the true meaning of compassion in footballCredit: PA:Press Association
De Visser’s love for the game has always been a key factor in his ability to source the best talent. And over the last three decades, the ‘master scout’ has truly lived up to his reputation.
“I see the game. You have to concentrate on every action of the players,” he said.
“I see the mentality. That’s why I not only go to games, I go to training as well.
“I want to smell the grass. I see all the things that a player does well and does wrong.
“I love football and I will tell the world I love football.”
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HE’S a real petrol head…As one of the world’s leading forwards, Karim Benzema has made a packet out of the game.
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has an incredible car collectionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
On Instagram Benzema happily shows off his famous cars
So is it any wonder that he houses these sweet rides in his garage.
The Real Madrid star drives a car collection worth an estimated £6million.
Earlier this year, he added a £2.5 Bugatti Chiron to his fleet, and he also has a very rare Bugatti Veyron worth £1.5million, as well as a Ferrari 458 Spider and many more cool cars.
Feast your mince pieces on the 33-year-old French striker’s enviable motors.
The new addition…
Benzema showed off his latest cool whip – a £2.5million Bugatti Chiron – on Instagram.
The hypercar absolutely trounces the already brilliant Veyron in terms of performance.
It’s top speed is limited to 261 mph, while it’s capable of reaching 0-62 mph in just under 2.5 seconds and 186 mph in 13.6 seconds.
It’s not just a hypercar, it’s a hyper hyper car.

Suits you, sir! Benzema shows off his new £2.5m Bugatti Chiron
His boy racer…
In 2017, Karim Benzema showed off his limited edition Mercedes Benz-SLRCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
The Mercedes Benz-SLR goes from 0-60mph in only 3.5 secondsCredit: Handout
Benzema’s Mercedes Benz-SLR sits pride and place in his garage, and so it should.
Worth around £750k, it’s the special Stirling Moss edition version which can go from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds.

Karim showed off the motor in 2017 on his social media, shortly after crashing his Audi RS6.
The show pony…
Footballers like Karim Benzema love FerrariCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
The Ferrari 458 Spider costs around £200,000Credit: Alamy
Footballers love Ferrari and Benzema is no different.
He’s been seen regularly darting around the streets of Madrid in a class Ferrari 458 Spider, which has a value of around £200k.
Other Ferrari 458 Spider drivers include Mesut Ozil, Frank Lampard and Theo Walcott.
The company cars…
As part of Real Madrid’s sponsorship deal with Audi, Karim Benzema can get his hands on any of their cars he wantsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Benzema has been spotted in Audi’s RS6 Avant C7, which is worth £90,000Credit: Getty Images – Getty
A keen Audi driver, Karim Benzema also owns a Q5Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Corporate sponsorship is a wonderful thing for a footballer.
Especially if you play for Real Madrid and Audi want a piece of you.
Thanks to their marketing geniuses, Benzema has been seen in two of their cars – their RS6 Avant C7 model worth around £90k.
As well as their standard SUV, the Q5, that retails for a modest £40k.
A true gentleman’s car…Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
A Rolls Royce Wraith worth £250,000 sits pride and place in Karim Benzema’s garage
Karim Benzema isn’t afraid of parking his backside on top of his Rolls RoyceCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
After all, you wouldn’t be a real millionaire without one, right?
Benzema has the Wraith model, estimated at £250k, sitting pride of place in his Madrid mansion.
He’s posted moody shots on social media of the beauty, which he hardly seems to drive.
But he has parked his backside firmly on the car’s bonnet, which is surely sacrilegious.The statement car…
The Lamborghini Gallardo is a firm favourite with footballers, including Karim BenzemaCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Able to reach a top speed of 202mph, Karim Benzema loves cruising around in his LamborghiniCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Karim Benzema can’t decide which car to drive to the supermercadoCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Popping down to the shops in a red Lamborghini will get you noticed.
And if it’s a super-speedy Gallardo model, you’ll be sure that Benzema is in and out of the supermercado in minutes.
Wayne Rooney once had one, as did Robinho when he was at Manchester City.
It can reach a top speed of 202mph and is Italian craftmanship at its finest.And the Sunday car…
The Mercedes-AMG Classe G63 is worth around £140,000Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Karim Benzema added the G-Wagen to his car collection in 2017Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Well, if your Sunday car is worth £140k!
Benzema rides a very well looked-after Mercedes-AMG Classe G63 on his downtime.

Often nicknamed the G-Wagen, it’s a comfortable ride that’s been described as one of the best SUVs in the world by motor experts.
It certainly tickles Karim’s fancy, who added it to his car collection in 2017.Another Bugatti…
Only 450 Bugatti Veyron cars were made by the French car manufacturerCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Karim Benzema’s astonishing Bugatti Veyron is worth around £1.5 millionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Living life in the fast lane, Karim Benzema’s Bugatti Veyron is fastCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Benzema’s Bugatti Veyron can reach a top speed of 267.86mphCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
Big-spender Karim Benzema drives a car collection worth around £6millionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
What will Benzema drive next?
His first Bugatti purchase was the ridiculously super Bugatti Veyron.
Worth £1.5 million, and one of those cars that’s a collectors’ item that grows in price, Benzema clearly loves the stylish supercar.
It’s the fastest roadworthy car in existence, able to hit a top speed of 267.86mph. Only 450 were ever made.
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