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      Arsenal Fan TV’s epic rise, from pioneering a supporters-led YouTube channel to getting an endorsement from Aubameyang

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      IN 2012, former BBC Reggae radio host Robbie Lyle took his passion for Arsenal to another level.
      Irked by listening to pundits talk about his club, he wanted to hear from the so-called ‘real fans’ and air them on a YouTube channel he originally christened Arsenal Fan TV.

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      Robbie Lyle started Arsenal Fan TV in 2012Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      AFCTV regular Claude Callegari has been removed from the social media platform indefinitely for racist remarks about Son Heung-minCredit: YouTube
      He took his cameraman ‘Tao’ to the Emirates Stadium and interviewed supporters after a 5-2 win over local rivals Tottenham, which pioneered the future of fans-led TV.
      Since then, the channel has grown to 1.18m subscribers, made stars out of Gooners like Troopz, Ty and DT, polarised the club’s fanbase, and was forced into a name-change when club officials deemed it detrimental to their brand.
      AFTV even flogs its own merch, selling hoodies for £34.99 and trucker hats for £24.99.
      It’s latest controversy, airing a racist remark made by AFTV regular Claude Callegari towards Son Heung-min, adds to its rap sheet.

      During his Oxford Union address in 2018, Hector Bellerin slated Arsenal Fan TV.
      While leading goalscorer Piere-Emerick Aubameyang has in the past endorsed AFTV.
      Here’s it’s epic rise.
      ENOUGH OF THE PUNDITS
      When Lyle, 47, quit his day job as a surveyor to focus solely on his new project he set out with one aim.

      “We’ve all had enough of the so-called pundits, most of whom aren’t even at the games,” he told Vice.

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      Lyle started AFTV because he wanted to hear the views of real fans
      “So I started my own channel to hear from the real fans, with real opinions. That was my aim with the site”.
      What happened next, he could never have imagined.
      Coupled with Arsenal’s deteriorating form on the pitch, irate Gooners were getting their voices heard after games.
      Lyle and his cameraman would camp outside the stadium and interview anyone who had an opinion on the action they had just seen.
      “People didn’t want to talk to us at first,” Lyle told Joe.
      “I’d just ask them that question: ‘What do you think?’ But as people started to see us doing it more and more, and started to see the quality of what we were producing, to see us getting traction and the videos going out there and making an impact, more people wanted to speak.”
      WENGER OUT
      Soon, with results on the pitch going from bad to worse – and Arsene Wenger’s longstanding reign being called into question – AFTV had an agenda.
      Regulars like DT and Troopz became famous for their rants – backing a ‘Wenger out’ stance.
      It is those angry monologues that, still to this day, are the some of the most viewed on their social media channel.

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      DT is one of AFTV’s regulars who ranted about Arsene Wenger’s demise

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      Protests echoing AFTV’s views appear at Brighton in 2018Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Eventually, they got their wish when Wenger’s 22-year stint came to an end in 2018.
      And although the French legend didn’t name AFTV specifically, his message about Arsenal’s fanbase could have been seemed as a subtle dig.
      “This club is respected all over the world. Much more than in England,” he said.
      “Our fans did not give the image of unity that I want at the club. That was hurtful.
      “The image we gave is not what it is and not what I like. We can speak about sport.
      “You have to accept that you can lose games but it is as well about something more, something bigger than just winning and losing.”
      CRITICS IN THE GAME
      When Hector Bellerin gave a talk to students at the Oxford Union, he was asked about his thoughts on the criticism he gets from AFTV.
      And the Spanish defender didn’t hold back.
      “I don’t think there’s players who go on the internet to watch Arsenal Fan TV,” Bellerin said.

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      Hector Bellerin was scathing about AFTV during Oxford Union addressCredit: Rex Features

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      Bellerin accused Lyle of trying to make money off Arsenal’s failureCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “It does sometimes pop up on your timeline. I see it sometimes, some friends say ‘oh have you heard what that guy on Arsenal FanTV said?’
      “It’s so wrong for someone who claims to be a fan and their success is fed off a failure. How can that be a fan? There’s just people hustling, trying to make money their way, which everyone is entitled to do.”
      Sky Sports TV pundit Gary Neville has also been scathing about AFTV in the past, specifically on their treatment of Wenger.
      “I walked out the Chelsea ground yesterday and there was a couple of these Arsenal fan TV camera things everywhere and to be honest it was embarrassing listening to it and watching it,” Neville said.
      “I was watching Chelsea fans take the mickey out of them which was a bit funny and I was watching Arsenal fans slating and slanging into him [Wenger] and I thought to myself, he doesn’t deserve that, that’s one thing he doesn’t deserve – he’s done an unbelievable job.”
      Later, Neville admirably sat down with Lyle to explain his comments about AFTV’s public condemnation of the Frenchman.
      THE FANS TURNED
      At the tale end of last year, with the club in turmoil with the sacking of Unai Emery, a group of fans turned on Lyle and his posse after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.
      On sight of AFTV cameras, chants of ‘Arsenal fan TV get out of our club!’ could be heard in a clip shared on social media – the very platform AFTV has profited on.
      The scene was so toxic, Lyle required a police escort to take him away from the ground.

      Hate to see this. Few nicer people or more loyal @Arsenal fans than Robbie Lyle. The reason @AFTVMedia has been so negative in recent years is that we’ve been utter cr*p.Don’t blame the messengers – blame the owners, managers & players. https://t.co/EcfPyQ3SIN
      — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 21, 2019

      Lyle fired back to his detractors: “Merry Christmas to those guys who wasted their time.
      “You know what there’s about ten or 15 of them who have been piping up from inside the ground, trying to get songs going. I just don’t understand it.
      “[Mikel] Arteta’s in the stands. We’re on the verge of a new era. You’d have thought those fans would have loved to get behind the team instead of wasting their time.”
      Celebrity Arsenal fan Piers Morgan jumped to the defence of the channel, insisting the only reason negativity was coming out of AFTV is because performances on the pitch were poor.
      He wrote on Twitter: “Hate to see this. Few nicer people or more loyal @Arsenal fans than Robbie Lyle. The reason AFTV has been so negative in recent years is that we’ve been utter c*ap. Don’t blame the messengers – blame the owners, managers & players.”
      AN UNLIKELY SUPPORTER
      Last November, Aubameyang was forced to issue a defiant statement lashing out at claims that his team-mates were unhappy with his links to AFTV, after he was named captain.
      A report by The Athletic claimed the Gabon striker had developed a rapport with the channel, appearing to like a number of their posts on Instagram, including one criticising ex-boss Emery and another in September that said Granit Xhaka should be sold.
      Aubameyang’s relationship with AFTV’s Troopz was also called into question, with reports that he invited the online influencer to his executive box to watch games.
      That allegation was further fuelled by Troopz, who posted an image on his Instagram with Aubameyang with the caption: “My captain”.

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      AFTV’s Troopz poses with AubameyangCredit: Instagram

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      Aubameyang shot down claims his close ties to AFTV has split opinion among Gunners bosses
      Aubameyang’s response to the situation was clear.
      He said: “I have arrived in Gabon and heard a lot of b*******. I talk with who I want, whenever I want, and if somebody’s not happy with it… you already know.”

      His statement was followed by the middle finger emoji.
      How will AFTV feel if star striker Aubameyang leaves the club in the summer?
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      Man Utd’s seven youth stars who could take Solskjaer’s first-team by storm next season and emulate ‘Class of ’92’

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      OLE’s at the wheel, and he’s looking to promote youth.
      Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is well aware of the club’s heritage from finding talent from within, having played in a side where graduates of the ‘Class of ’92’ became Premier League legends.

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      Mason Greenwood has made the leap from youth to first team this seasonCredit: EPA

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      Could a new batch of youngsters coming through at Old Trafford emulate the ‘Class of ’92?’Credit: Getty – Contributor
      And there’s a growing feeling at Old Trafford that the class of 2020 could just emulate those heroes.
      That’s why the Norwegian is planning to introduce more fledgling talents into his first team set-up next season.
      We’ve seen Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams force their way into the reckoning.
      But who will be joining them?

      TEDEN MENGI
      The captain of a promising U18 team that reached the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup, Mengi could be a solution to partner Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.
      When football returned after lockdown, the rapid defender found himself training with the senior squad alongside United luminaries Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard.
      And he left an impression on Solskjaer by recording the fourth fastest running speed in the whole squad.
      His attributes include his composure on the ball, a skill that every modern defender needs, as well as his strength.

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      U18 captain Teden Mengi is a composed defender with a huge futureCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      DI’SHON BERNARD
      Mengi’s defensive partner at U18 level, last year Di’Shon put pen to paper on a deal that’ll keep him at the club till 2022.
      The 6ft 4in central defender featured in a Europa League dead rubber against Astana earlier this season.
      The 19-year-old already got a mention from Scott McTominay as one of the talented youngsters to look out for in years to come.
      Bernard was once on Chelsea’s books until Jose Mourinho prized him away from Stamford Bridge in 2017.
      Could be one that the West Londoners regret losing in the future.

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      6ft 4in Di’Shon Bernard made his Man Utd debut against AstanaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      DYLAN LEVITT
      The Welsh midfielder also made his senior debut in the Europa League at FC Astana in that 2-1 defeat, just days after his 19th birthday.
      His distribution stood out, completing 100 of his 104 passes that night – with 67 of those being forward passes.
      And Levitt, 19, comes with a Ryan Giggs stamp of approval.
      After impressing during a week-long training camp last year, he was called up for Wales’ Euro 2020 qualifiers in November.

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      Dylan Levitt’s distribution has the seal of approval from United legend Ryan GiggsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      ETHAN GALBRAITH
      19-year-old Galbraith has trained with Solskjaer and the first team several times this season.
      And the midfielder is already an international, having represented Northern Ireland last year against Luxembourg.
      An U18 Premier League title winner with United, Galbraith won the club’s ‘Goal of the Month’ prize in 2018 with a thunderous strike against Manchester City – beating off Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba.

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      Ethan Galbraith is already a Northern Ireland internationalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      D’MANI MELLOR
      Mellor, 19, is a local Mancunian talent with real pedigree.
      The forward was able to play a more central role in the U23’s this season, with Greenwood’s promotion to first team duties.
      And it worked wonders for the electric talent, who contributed four goals and four assists in 11 Premier League 2 games.
      Quick and skilful, Mellor is touted for a bright future in the game.

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      D’Mani Mellor has prospered in a central role for the U23’s Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      ETHAN LAIRD
      At the end of June, Solskjaer promoted the talented defender to his first team.
      Laird, 18, had a storming campaign for the U23’s, and is expected to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the future.
      A typically modern right-back, Laird uses his pace and athleticism to drive forward and is a good crosser of the ball.
      Back in February, he inked a deal with United that’ll keep him at the club till 2023 – with the option of another year.

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      Ethan Laird is an athletic right-back who loves getting forwardCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      JAMES GARNER
      Garner, 19, has been at the club since he was 8 and is expected to become a first team regular.
      He made his debut last season against Crystal Palace, when the Red Devils suffered an injury crisis.
      And boss Solskjaer has already spotted a comparison between Garner and a former United star.
      “James Garner is a Michael Carrick but 20 years younger” he said.

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      James Garner has been compared to Michael Carrick by SolskjaerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Team-mate Fred also purred about his ability in an interview with Brazilian website Trivela. 
      “Not because he is in the same position as me, but he is a player who has an impressive vision of the game, has a huge future for United,” he revealed.
      However, next season Garner may have to go on loan to get vital first team experience, should his path continue to be blocked in the first eleven.

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      Man Utd’s seven youth stars who could take Solskjaer’s first-team by storm next season and emulate the ‘Class of ’92’

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      OLE’s at the wheel, and he’s looking to promote youth.
      Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is well aware of the club’s heritage from finding talent from within, having played in a side where graduates of the ‘Class of ’92’ became Premier League legends.

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      Mason Greenwood has made the leap from youth to first team this seasonCredit: EPA

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      Could a new batch of youngsters coming through at Old Trafford emulate the ‘Class of ’92?’Credit: Getty – Contributor
      And there’s a growing feeling at Old Trafford that the class of 2020 could just emulate those heroes.
      That’s why the Norwegian is planning to introduce more fledgling talents into his first team set-up next season.
      We’ve seen Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams force their way into the reckoning.
      But who will be joining them?

      TEDEN MENGI
      The captain of a promising U18 team that reached the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup, Mengi could be a solution to partner Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.
      When football returned after lockdown, the rapid defender found himself training with the senior squad alongside United luminaries Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard.
      And he left an impression on Solskjaer by recording the fourth fastest running speed in the whole squad.
      His attributes include his composure on the ball, a skill that every modern defender needs, as well as his strength.

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      U18 captain Teden Mengi is a composed defender with a huge futureCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      DI’SHON BERNARD
      Mengi’s defensive partner at U18 level, last year Di’Shon put pen to paper on a deal that’ll keep him at the club till 2022.
      The 6ft 4in central defender featured in a Europa League dead rubber against Astana earlier this season.
      The 19-year-old already got a mention from Scott McTominay as one of the talented youngsters to look out for in years to come.
      Bernard was once on Chelsea’s books until Jose Mourinho prized him away from Stamford Bridge in 2017.
      Could be one that the West Londoners regret losing in the future.

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      6ft 4in Di’Shon Bernard made his Man Utd debut against AstanaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      DYLAN LEVITT
      The Welsh midfielder also made his senior debut in the Europa League at FC Astana in that 2-1 defeat, just days after his 19th birthday.
      His distribution stood out, completing 100 of his 104 passes that night – with 67 of those being forward passes.
      And Levitt, 19, comes with a Ryan Giggs stamp of approval.
      After impressing during a week-long training camp last year, he was called up for Wales’ Euro 2020 qualifiers in November.

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      Dylan Levitt’s distribution has the seal of approval from United legend Ryan GiggsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      ETHAN GALBRAITH
      19-year-old Galbraith has trained with Solskjaer and the first team several times this season.
      And the midfielder is already an international, having represented Northern Ireland last year against Luxembourg.
      An U18 Premier League title winner with United, Galbraith won the club’s ‘Goal of the Month’ prize in 2018 with a thunderous strike against Manchester City – beating off Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba.

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      Ethan Galbraith is already a Northern Ireland internationalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      D’MANI MELLOR
      Mellor, 19, is a local Mancunian talent with real pedigree.
      The forward was able to play a more central role in the U23’s this season, with Greenwood’s promotion to first team duties.
      And it worked wonders for the electric talent, who contributed four goals and four assists in 11 Premier League 2 games.
      Quick and skilful, Mellor is touted for a bright future in the game.

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      D’Mani Mellor has prospered in a central role for the U23’s Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      ETHAN LAIRD
      At the end of June, Solskjaer promoted the talented defender to his first team.
      Laird, 18, had a storming campaign for the U23’s, and is expected to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the future.
      A typically modern right-back, Laird uses his pace and athleticism to drive forward and is a good crosser of the ball.
      Back in February, he inked a deal with United that’ll keep him at the club till 2023 – with the option of another year.

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      Ethan Laird is an athletic right-back who loves getting forwardCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      JAMES GARNER
      Garner, 19, has been at the club since he was 8 and is expected to become a first team regular.
      He made his debut last season against Crystal Palace, when the Red Devils suffered an injury crisis.
      And boss Solskjaer has already spotted a comparison between Garner and a former United star.
      “James Garner is a Michael Carrick but 20 years younger” he said.

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      James Garner has been compared to Michael Carrick by SolskjaerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Team-mate Fred also purred about his ability in an interview with Brazilian website Trivela. 
      “Not because he is in the same position as me, but he is a player who has an impressive vision of the game, has a huge future for United,” he revealed.
      However, next season Garner may have to go on loan to get vital first team experience, should his path continue to be blocked in the first eleven.

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      Football’s hard men who fought off burglars and muggers, including Duncan Ferguson, Leonardo Bonnuci and Sead Kolasinac

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      BEING covered in expensive jewellery, living in luxury homes and driving fancy motors makes footballers a target for burglars and robbers.
      Over the years, we’ve seen Premier League stars held at knife point or gun point by thieves demanding they hand over their goods.

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      6ft 4in Duncan Ferguson was fearless when faced with robbers in his homeCredit: Reuters
      But some are more reluctant than others, often fighting back.
      Here’s a list of football’s hardest men who weren’t prepared to part with their belongings.
      CARLOS CARVALHAL
      The former Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday boss fended off knife-carrying robbers, who tried to mug him outside of his house.
      Carvalhal was returning to his home in the Portuguese city of Braga in the early hours when he was confronted by three masked men who stopped him and demanded he hand over cash.

      He revealed: “As I was travelling back to my house in Braga from Madeira yesterday, I was attacked by three hooded individuals at around 02:15am.
      “My natural instinct was to put up a fight – that was perhaps a risky decision.
      “But with the help of my son, Jose Carlos, we managed to get out of the situation.
      “We have a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious.”

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      Carlos Carvalhal fended off knife-carrying thugs outside his homeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      DUNCAN FERGUSON
      On the pitch, Everton legend ‘Big Dunc’ was a force to be reckoned with.
      The 6ft 4in was sent off nine times during his career and spent three months behind bars for head-butting Raith Rovers’ John McStay in 1994.
      So, knowing that, you’d think twice about burgling the tough Scot.
      Clearly not. Two intruders broke into his Lancashire home in 2001 in the early hours, and immediately regretted it.
      One managed to flee, while the other was ‘detained’ by Ferguson after a scuffle.
      That men then spent three days in hospital recovering.

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      Duncan Ferguson arrives at training the morning after putting a burglar in hospitalCredit: Mercury Press Agency
      SEAD KOLASINAC
      The Arsenal defender became a hero with Gooners when he showed no fear after he was confronted by knife-wielding moped thugs in North London.
      Bosnian Kolasinac was with team-mate Mesut Ozil when the pair were set on by the gang, who wanted to steal their £200,000 watches.
      But the full back was having nothing of it, jumping out of a Mercedes G-Wagon as the man thrust his knife in the direction of the Gunners star.
      Of the incident, Kolasinac said: “About what happened I don’t want to talk about it in details.
      “It’s happened and it’s something that belongs to the past. The same with Mesut,” he added.

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      Sead Kolasinac and Arsenal team-mate Mesut Ozil were threatened with a knife for their £200,000 watches

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      Kolasinac fought back with his bare fists to fend off the muggers
      LEONARDO BONUCCI
      The Juventus and Italy star certainly knows how to stick up for himself.
      And bruising encounters with Serie A’s finest over the years would’ve prepared him for this moment, for sure.
      In 2012, Bonucci was with his wife and baby son at a car dealership in Turin when a man in a face mask approached him with a gun and demanded he hand over his watch.
      The defender punched the assailant, before chasing him down as he tried to get away with an accomplice on a scooter.
      As he was running, the robber was heard shouting: “What are you doing? Are you mad? I’ll shoot you.”

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      Leonardo Bonucci punched an assailant with a gun in the face before chasing him downCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CHIC CHARNLEY
      They’re just as tough south of the border.
      Former Partick Thistle midfielder Chic once fended off two men waving Japanese-style swords in his direction, plus a ferocious looking dog with a traffic cone.
      The incident happened during a training session in the 1990s at Ruchill Park.
      Charnley recalled: “We’re up there training and maybe ten minutes before, this lady is walking the dog and it nipped one of the boys’ ankles.
      “Just as that happened, these two young guys came up, and I think it was an Alsatian they had and a wee Jack Russell.
      “So because of what happened earlier with the wee woman, we stopped and they recognised me.
      “They were shouting, and I said ‘Away you go, come back at 12.30pm when we finish’, thinking they wouldn’t come back.
      “Half an hour later we’re up at Ruchill and I see these two guys coming up the hill and I went – ‘Oh naw!’
      “One has got a samurai sword and the other one has got a dagger.

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      Chic Charnley wasn’t going to let a thug with a samurai sword ruin his dayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      “They’ve come up the hill and they’ve came towards me. So I’ve picked up a traffic cone, but he’s swinging this sword, so I’ve hit him with the traffic cone.
      “But he’s ran. Instead of me stopping, I’ve chased him down the hill. But he’s still got the sword, and he’s turned at the bottom and caught me on the hand with the sword.
      “But I got it off him and then went and beat him up and that, so that was fine.”
      CHRIS KAMARA
      Sky Sports pundit showed he was still quick on his feet when he chased down a mugger in Brazil.
      Kamara turned superhero when he saw a barefoot youth in his early 20s snatching a bag from a passer-by at Rio’s famous Ipanema beach.
      The former footballer gave chase and held the robber down until cops arrived on the scene.
      Kamara shared the photos and quipped: “Not lost me pace!!! I just caught this street robber. Done in now though.”
      However, a spokesman from the Foreign Office advised against doing what Kamara did.

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      Chris Kamara stands next to police arresting the robber he caught

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      Kamara chased the man down before wrestling him to the ground and detaining him for cops
      He said: “We are aware of the incident and we are providing consular assistance to Mr Kamara.
      “In terms of his actions in chasing the assailant, that goes against our recommended advice.”
      MASSIMO CELLINO
      Even football club owners are hard.
      The Brescia and former Leeds United chairman Cellino is the most recent to fight back against muggers.

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      Former Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino took on assailants who tried to rip his watch from his wristCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Cellino, 63, took on his assailants, who tried to rip a watch from his wrist in his current home town, Padenghe sul Garda, in northern Italy.
      He hit his nose on a car door as he battled the robbers, who fled without stealing anything.
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      Chelsea legend John Terry’s boasts £47m property empire, including £16m house with astro turf golf course costing £150k

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      HE’s estimated to be worth £38million, so it’s no surprise footie ace John Terry and his family are accustomed to living in one of Surrey’s most sought-after areas.
      And the former England and Chelsea defender obviously has time on his hands since retiring from his £170,000-a-week playing career last year, turning his hand to property development.

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      John Terry, pictured with wife Toni, has invested vast amounts of time and money on his property portfolio and has made millions

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      John Terry previously owned both the red-brick mansion (top right) and white nine-bed property (bottom right) and now wants to tear down the third property (bottom left) and build two new propertiesCredit: INS News
      The real estate tycoon has already made almost £20million in property deals, and now he’s been granted planning permission to bulldoze one of his mansions and replace it with two new luxury abodes – a move that could make him another £20m.
      Here, Sun Online looks at Terry’s booming property portfolio…
      Latest £20million venture
      Features: A bar, games room, private gym
      Estimated profit: £20million

      Terry has been a fan of the Surrey area of Oxshott – a ten minute drive from Chelsea’s Cobham training ground – for over a decade.
      He bought Tandem House, his third property in the area for £4.5million and has now won planning permission to demolish it.

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      John Terry is set to build two new mega mansions

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      The Chelsea legend is set to knock down a £4.5 million mansion to build two new ones
      The 39-year-old star is going to build two luxury houses in its place – one six-bed, and one four-bed.
      Both properties will include a kitchen diner, family room, drawing room, bar and games room.

      The larger property will also boast a pool and gym.
      £6.5 million former family home
      Features: Gym, Astro turf putting green, cinema room
      Profit: £2.8million

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      John Terry’s former family home is now back on the market for £6.5millionCredit: Rightmove
      John Terry and wife Toni’s former six-bed family home in Oxshott is back on the market for £5.5 million, however he’s been forced to slash the price because of the coronavirus.
      Dad-of-two Terry reportedly bought the property for £2.2 million in 2003 and sold it for £5 million in 2013.
      Keen golfer Terry installed a small Astro turf putting green in the one acre of sprawling gardens.

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      An indoor swimming pool is just one of the many features the Surrey home boastsCredit: Rightmove

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      The stunning former home of John Terry is back on the marketCredit: Rightmove
      Situated on a private road on the prestigious Crown Estate, the home boasts one of Surrey’s most exclusive addresses.
      The property was recently renovated by interior designer Louise Bradley, and has four huge bedrooms in the main house, with two additional rooms and a shower in the guest wing above the triple garage.
      £16 million super-mansion sold to the Sultan of Oman
      Features: Fishing lake, swimming pool and sauna
      Profit: £10million

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      John Terry had planned to move into this nine-bed property, but then received an offer he couldn’t refuseCredit: INS News
      Clearly a fan of the location, Terry then bought his second mansion a stone’s throw from his former home for £1.8million in 2007, and spent £4million renovating the nine-bed property.
      The white house dwarfed Terry’s neighbouring pile, and when building work began in 2011, it was believed to involve putting in a 33 x 40ft indoor pool, a steam room, sauna and a fishing lake.
      The house was perfect for the footballer as it was only visible to the public from the air and boasted a separate wing for staff, and a visitor annexe in the opposite building.
      He had planned to move his family in to the property but when the Sultan of Oman made him “an offer he couldn’t refuse” in 2014, he sold it.
      According to reports, Terry made at least £10million profit on the £16million sale.
      Colin Montgomerie’s £5million mansion
      Features: half-acre of land, seven beds and staff accommodation 
      Worth: £5million

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      John Terry and wife Toni have made some very clever property moves
      In 2014 Terry bought the £4.35million former mansion owned by golfer Colin Montgomerie, downsizing from his ‘dream home’.
      It was here that in 2017 the star was left shaken after robbers broke into the home, stealing £4million of loot. 
      The property is just down the road from Terry’s previous two properties, and boasts a two-bed staff annex.

      While smaller than his last place, the seven-bed property is still situated on a half-acre of land, and features six bathrooms and four reception rooms.
      He reportedly spent £150k replacing the lawn with Astroturf, and the property’s value is thought to have risen to £5million.
      Based on his track record of snapping up houses in the area, Terry’s neighbours will be keeping a very beady eye on his next move – waiting for the bulldozers to move in.

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      Marcus Rashford’s girlfriend joins smart WAG group who combine brains and beauty with first-class degrees

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      MARCUS Rashford is not the only footballer to have a Wag who has really made the grades.
      The Manchester United and England star will have been chuffed when his girlfriend Lucia Loi this week graduated with a first-class honours degree.

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      Marcus Rashford with his girlfriend, Lucia Loi, who has just graduated with a first-class honours degree
      She is the latest in a squad of women who are scoring major life goals to rival their famous football star fellas.
      Many have earned good degrees and gone on to forge successful careers for themselves in business, science and more.
      Here, Yasmin Harisha reveals the Wags who studied hard – and are working harder. 

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      Megan Davison is married to England goalkeeper Jordan PickfordCredit: instagram/megan_davison
      Megan Davison
      Wife of Jordan Pickford, Everton. Degree in Childhood Studies.

      JORDAN is a goalie – and it looks like Megan is a keeper.
      The England footballer met his childhood sweetheart at St Robert of Newminster RC secondary school in Washington, Tyne and Wear when she was 14.

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      Jordan and Megan have been together since they were teenagersCredit:

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      Jordan starred for England at the 2018 World CupCredit: PA:Press Association
      Megan, 23, went on to graduate from Sunderland University with a 2:1 in 2017.
      In February last year she gave birth to their son Arlo.

      Jordan, 26, wore ripped jeans at their register office wedding in March before they flew to the Maldives.

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      Fern Hawkins has a degree in Science and Physiotherapy
      Fern Hawkins
      Fiancee of Harry Maguire, Manchester United. Degree in Science and Physiotherapy
      FERN and Harry have been dating since they were teenagers in Sheffield.
      She shares her fiancé’s passion for football and graduated with first class honours in 2017.

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      Fern was at World Cup in 2018 to support fiance Harry MaguireCredit: instagram

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      Harry Maguire is the captain of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The couple’s first child, daughter Lillie Saint, was born in April 2019, followed by second baby Piper Rose in May this year.
      Devoted mum Fern, 25, and Harry, 27, now live in Manchester after the England defender moved to the Red Devils from Leicester for a record £80million fee.

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      Kaya Hall is married to Manchester United defender Phil JonesCredit: Rex Features
      Kaya Hall
      Wife of Phil Jones, Manchester United. Degree in Business and Management.
      IT is not only Phil who is good at defending – Kaya proved she was pretty good at it too when her husband came under criticism after signing for Manchester United.
      When a Rovers fan told her on Twitter that Phil was no longer welcome in Blackburn, she hit back: “Well, good job he doesn’t live, nor is from, your town then, isn’t it!”

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      Kaya has previously stuck up for husband Phil after social media criticismCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Phil Jones was signed by Manchester United back in 2011Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Kaya, 29, met Phil, 28, when she was at uni in Blackburn.
      In 2015 she took time out to help nurse him back to health after the club doctor found a blood clot in the defender’s calf.

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      Lucia Loi graduated with a first honours degree this week
      Lucia Loi
      Girlfriend of Marcus Rashford, Manchester United. Degree in Advertising and Brand Management.
      AFTER spending three years studying at Manchester Metropolitan University, Lucia this week graduated with a first class honours degree in Advertising and Brand Management.
      The qualification and her top grade has set her on course for a successful career in PR or the media.
      Manchester United star Marcus and Lucia, who are both 22, started dating when they were at school.

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      Marcus Rashford with girlfriend Lucia Loi in BarbadosCredit: The Mega Agency

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      Marcus and girlfriend Lucia have had a big few monthsCredit: Getty – Pool
      After Marcus broke into United’s first team in 2016 – scoring two goals on his debut – he celebrated by playing pool in their common room at Ashton on Mersey School, in Sale, Gtr Manchester.
      Lucia later cheered him on from the stands when he played for England against Colombia at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      Her success comes after hero Marcus persuaded the Government to give kids who usually get free school meals weekly £15 vouchers during the summer holidays.

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      Monique Salum is a qualified chemical engineer
      Monique Salum
      Wife of Fred, Manchester United. Degree in Chemical Engineering.
      IN photos, Monique is noticeably taller than 5ft 7in Fred – and intellectually she towers over the midfielder too.
      The 29-year-old brainbox is a chemical engineer at Rio de Janeiro’s Centre For The Development Of Nuclear Technology.

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      Monique and Fred got married last summer

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      Fred has been at Manchester United since 2018Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The Brazilian couple went public with their relationship in January 2016.
      They announced their engagement in February 2019 and tied the knot five months later.
      Fred, 27, and Monique have a son, Benjamin, who was born in January.

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      Dr Natalia Loewe is an ambassador for the WHO
      Dr Natalia Loewe
      Wife of Alisson Becker, Liverpool. Doctor, World Health Organisation envoy
      NATALIA is a doctor in Brazil and an ambassador for the World Health Organisation.
      Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, 25, met her in 2012 while she was ­studying.

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      Alisson and his brainy wife NataliaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Brazilian pair, who got hitched in 2015, have a year-old son, Matteo, and daughter Helena, three.
      Natalia, 28, has 251,000 followers on Instagram.
      She uses her huge social media platform to talk about health – as well as posting pictures of her happy family life.

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      Liverpool star Mo Salah at Anfield with wife MagiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Magi Salah
      Wife of Mo Salah, Liverpool. Degree in Business, biotechnologist
      MAGI graduated from the Faculty of Commerce in Alexandria, Egypt and now works as a biotechnologist.
      She met Liverpool winger Mo when they were at school in the Egyptian city of Basioun in the province of Gharbia.
      They married in 2013 and now have a six-year-old daughter, Makka.
      Magi, 26, rarely makes public appearances but she can often be spotted in the stands cheering on her 28-year-old husband.
      The devout Muslim couple return to Egypt every Ramadan.

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      Vera is the wife of Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio
      Dr Vera Ribeiro
      Wife of Rui Patricio, Wolves. Psychologist and sex therapist
      IN the run-up to the 2018 World Cup, Vera urged the manager of the ­Portugal team to let his players ­masturbate before matches to make them less stressed when they play.
      At least she knows what she is talking about – the wife of Portugal goalkeeper Rui, 32, is a qualified sex therapist and psychologist.

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      Rui Patricio and sex therapist wife Vera Ribeiro

      Vera, also 32, wrote a book called Manual Of Seduction.
      One of her erotic tips for couples is to draw cards – and the person with the lowest number has to remove an item of clothing.

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      Bernie Ecclestone family tree – from newborn baby Ace’s half-sister Deborah, 65, to former F1 boss’ seven grandchildren

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      BERNIE ECCLESTONE has become a father for the fourth time at the grand old age of 89. The ex-Formula 1 boss and his third wife Fabiana, 44, welcomed baby Ace into their extravagant world. Credit: Getty – Contributor The new arrival makes for a remarkable family tree – starting with Bernie at the top, his […] More

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      Chelsea new boy Hakim Ziyech’s car collection includes an Audi RS6-R with a £70,000 upgrade, Lamborghinis and a VW Golf

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      CHELSEA new boy Hakim Ziyech can afford a luxury upgrade on an expensive new motor – having joined the Blues on a £100,000-a-week deal.
      The £37million signing from Ajax bought a £92,000 Audi RS6-R, but its current specifications clearly weren’t good enough.

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      Hakim Ziyech has just received his Audi RS6-R with a £70,000 upgradeCredit: Instagram@vdmcars
      So he upgraded it with a special ABT package that would’ve cost an ADDITIONAL £70,000.
      That stunning new car joins his Lamborghinis – a Urus and Aventador – in Ziyech’s garage.
      They’re all a step up from the VW Golf GTI he was seen driving in Amsterdam, before he hit the big time.
      THE SUPER AUDI
      Ziyech, 27, was seen on Instagram posing with his latest purchase, a super Audi RS6-R customised by German tuner’s ABT, looking very pleased with himself.

      They created 125 special RS6-R models with all the trimmings from their extensive catalogue.
      And although many of the specs haven’t been revealed, the 0-62mph will no doubt be quicker than its original number because of its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that manages 730bhp.
      A top speed of 199 mph is also faster than the regular RS6.
      While a stainless steel ports exhaust system lets your car roar like one of those muscle cars you see in the Fast and Furious franchise.

      The cost of this upgrade is a cool £70,000, and that’s on top of the price of the car which starts at £92,000.

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      Ziyech’s Audi RS6-R was customised by German tuner’s ABTCredit: Instagram@vdmcars

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      The Chelsea star’s RS-6 can now reach a top speed of 199 mphCredit: Instagram

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      The car boasts a plush and impressive interiorCredit: Instagram

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      The £70,000 ABT upgrade nearly costs as much as the car itselfCredit: Instagram
      LAMBORGHINI ENTHUSIAST
      Through the years, as his star has risen on the European scene, Ziyech has had a penchant for Italian car brand Lamborghini.
      On social media, he happily showed off a red Aventador – with a starting price of £271,146.
      One of the fastest cars in the world, it’s capable of reaching 0-62mph in just 2.9 seconds.
      The Aventador can also hit a top speed of 217 mph.
      Ziyech’s second Lambo is the much sought after Urus – a brilliantly luxurious SUV.
      Premier League stars including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Roberto Firmino are also proud owners of the £159,925 4×4.
      Slower than the Aventador, it can still hit a top speed of 190 mph – making it the fastest SUV on the market, as well as reach 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds.

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      Ziyech shows off his red Lamborghini AventadorCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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      Ziyech seen behind the wheel of his Lamborghini UrusCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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      The Lamborghini Urus costs around £159,925

      GERMAN ENGINEERING
      Morocco international Ziyech is also a fan of German engineering.
      He has been seen driving a luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, with a starting price of £43,920.
      Available in various versions, dependant on performance, Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood was recently seen arriving at their Carrington training ground in one.
      It’s an SUV that screams class.

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      A Mercedes-Benz GLC Couple sits pride of place in Ziyech’s garageCredit: Instagram@hziyech

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      Ziyech is clearly a fan of German engineeringCredit: handout
      IT WASN’T ALWAYS GLAMOROUS
      We all have to start somewhere, and so did Hakim.
      One of his first motors was a VW Golf GTI – that would’ve set him back around £36,610.
      With a top speed of 155 mph, it’s nowhere near as fast as his Lamborghinis.

      Getting from 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds isn’t that impressive either.
      However, the Golf is certainly one of the most dependable cars on the market and one of the most popular.
      For now, though, he’s an Audi man.

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      Ziyech, pictured with his mum, used to drive a VW Golf GTI worth £36,000Credit: Instagram@hziyech

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      The VW Golf GTI is one of the world’s most reliable motorsCredit: Volkswagen

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