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      Ultimate Lionesses rich list as Lauren James’ net worth is revealed – but Euro 2022 top scorer doesn’t feature

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      THE best women footballers are getting the credit they deserve and the salaries to boot.Buoyed by the success of the Lionesses famous Euros victory in 2022, many of those saw pay increases over the past year or so.
      Lauren James is one of the WSL’s highest paid players
      Chloe Kelly has become a national treasure after her Euros and World Cup exploits
      England’s No1 Mary Earps makes the top 10Credit: Reuters
      The WSL continues to gather more financial clout with clubs reporting higher revenues and there is a belief that it could even become a billion pound industry within a decade.
      That means the players will only go on to earn more in the hope that equality with the men’s game will finally be achieved.
      However, these Lionesses are currently raking it in for club and country – thanks to off the pitch sponsorships, as well as big pay days from their clubs.
      Incredibly, England’s Euro 2022 top scorer and Ballon d’Or runner up Beth Mead does not feature.
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      But who is the richest England Women’s star, according to figures online?
      #10 Mary Earps, £1million
      England’s No1 Earps saw her net worth sky rocket after her performances at the World Cup.
      She is now believed to earn around £250,000-per-year as a Man Utd star.
      Away from the pitch, she launched her own clothing range MAE27 after the furore over Nike not selling her jersey to fans.
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      The 30-year-old is seen as the world’s best goalkeeper.
      #10 Alessia Russo, £1million
      Arsenal made Russo a priority signing in the summer from Man Utd.
      Not only is she a brilliant centre forward, she is a commercial sportswoman.
      The 24-year-old has deals with Adidas, Gucci, PlayStation and Beats by Dre.
      Her contract with Arsenal is said to be worth more than £100,000 per annum.
      Alexa Russo boasts deal with Nike, Gucci, PlayStation and Beats by DreCredit: Getty
      Russo has become a cover girl for the sport
      8. Lauren Hemp, £1.1million
      Back in 2022, Lauren, 23, signed a contract extension with Man City.
      It is believed it bumped her wages up to £400,000 annually.
      The four-time PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year winner is one of England’s most exciting players.
      She is sponsored by Nike.
      Lauren Hemp has established herself as an England regularCredit: Getty
      Hemp, with Usain Bolt, has made a name for herself outside of football
      7. Alex Greenwood, £1.2million
      A seasoned centre half for club and country, Greenwood’s consistency has seen her well-rewarded.
      Her club, Man City are believed to pay her around £200,000-per-year.
      Because of her status, Alex is now beginning to bring in more sponsors.
      Garmin UK have just inked a deal with the defender.
      Dependable Alex Greenwood is believed to be worth around £1.2mCredit: Getty
      Greenwood recently inked a sponsorship deal with Garmin UK
      6. Keira Walsh £1.4 million
      In 2022, Walsh became the most expensive women’s footballer ever when Barcelona signed her from Man City for £400,000.
      It is believed the Catalans pay her an annual salary over £100,000.
      As a Nike athlete, the 26-year-old will also be on a retainer with them.
      McDonald’s utilise her services for a fun day football sessions.
      Keira Walsh is the world’s most expensive footballerCredit: Getty

      5. Fran Kirby, £1.6million
      Kirby is reportedly paid around £310,000 per year at Chelsea.
      She is also sponsored by Visa and Nike, so is likely to be on handsome deals with them.
      The forward, 30, is the Blues all-time top scorer with 103 goals.
      She is a two-time recipient of the PFA Women’s Players’ Player of the Year, in 2017 and 2021.
      Fran Kirby is the Chelsea all-time scorer and a star for EnglandCredit: Getty
      Kirby attends an F1 race with pal and teammate Beth Mead
      4. Lauren James, £1.8million
      A rising star in the women’s game, Lauren isn’t even close to brother Reece James when it come to pay days.
      But, it was reported she makes around £350,000-per-year at Chelsea.
      Brands including Nike, Google Pixel, Optimum Nutrition, Barclays, and Sure all believe in her.
      At just 22, Lauren is the future of the game.
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      Lauren James is the future of the English women’s teamCredit: Getty

      3. Chloe Kelly, £2.3million
      The Man City forward, 25, became a cult hero after firing England to victory against the Germans in the Euro 2022 final.
      Her brilliant and empowering celebration made her perfect fodder for sponsors, with Land Rover reportedly tying her up to a deal worth around £1.5million, and she posed for Calvin Klein.
      It is not widely known how much she earns with her club.
      However, the average base salary for a Man City player is £75,000.
      Chloe Kelly has become an icon of the LionessesCredit: Reuters
      Kelly posed for a Calvin Klein photoshoot
      2. Lucy Bronze, £3.5million
      Lucy, 32, has been an established star of the women’s game for several years.
      Currently starring at Barcelona, it was at Lyon the accolades kept pouring in.
      She was named UEFA Women’s Player of the Year for 2018/19, the first defender to claim the award, The Best FIFA Women’s Player in 2020 and won the UEFA Women’s Champions League in all three of her Lyon seasons.
      Over the course of her career, she struck deals Pepsi, EE and Visa.
      Lucy Bronze is a stalwart for club and countryCredit: Getty
      Bronze plays for Barcelona, where she drives a Cupra Formentor priced from £31k
      1. Leah Williamson, £4million
      Off the pitch, Arsenal star Leah is a pop culture icon.
      The captain of the Euro 2022 may have faced time out of the game with an ACL injury, but she’s been big business.
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      Her bank balance has been boosted by deals with Gucci, Nike and Pepsi.
      While, the 26-year-old is said to earn around £150,000-per-year.
      Leah Williamson led her country to glory at the Euros 2022Credit: Getty
      Williamson has become a regular on the red carpet and in fashion circlesCredit: Getty
      Arsenal got Leah to model their new kit at a launchCredit: Arsenal FC / Adidas More

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      Forgotten one-cap England star who retired aged 28 now runs property company with one-goal Premier League cult icon

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      SETH JOHNSON’S body broke down so much that it forced him to retire aged just 28.But now he is building himself back up in his new career running a property company with a former cult hero.
      Seth Johnson made one appearance for England and 15 U21 capsCredit: Getty
      Johnson, 44, burst on to the scene as a youngster with Crewe, making his debut aged 17 and racking up more than 100 appearances before a £3million move to Derby in 1999 when he was 20.
      But before moving to Pride Park, he stayed put with Crewe to help them avoid relegation.
      His stellar performances for the Rams earned him his solitary England cap in 2000 under Peter Taylor.
      The midfielder came on for Gareth Barry in a 1-0 friendly defeat away in Italy in what was David Beckham’s first match as captain. 
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      Eleven months later, Johnson left Derby for Leeds in a £7m move that is remembered for an infamous tale about his Elland Road wages.
      The story goes that he went into negotiations with Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale hoping to increase his money from £5,000 per week to £13,000.
      But Ridsdale reportedly made an opening offer of £30,000 – which prompted stunned silence before the chairman immediately bumped it up to £37,000.
      But Johnson, who scored five goals in 121 Premier League games, clarified: “People don’t know the story. When they talk about negotiations for the contract, I wasn’t even there. The contract had nothing to do with me.
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      “I remember being at home when it got sorted. I’d agreed to go, but my agent rung me up and told me about the deal.
      “It wasn’t motivated by money for me. I’d had a good couple of years at Derby and just signed a new deal so I was on decent money anyway, but Derby were bottom of the league at the time, Leeds were near the top, I knew a lot of the lads there, and Derby decided to sell me because they wanted the money.”
      The move did not work as planned as Johnson was plagued by a host of injuries that required seven surgeries in his four years at Leeds, limiting him to just 59 appearances.
      A failed medical saw a move to Middlesbrough collapse before he became frozen out – with Leeds knowing one more appearance would trigger another payment to Derby.
      In the end, Johnson – who made the first of his 15 England Under-21 caps as a sub for Frank Lampard – was released in 2005 and returned to Derby for two more years.
      His last game in professional football saw his side win the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
      But another knee injury sustained in that match spelt the end of his career aged just 28, forcing him to hang up his boots. 
      However, determined to keep himself active, he moved into business – linking up with former Hartlepool, Luton, Derby and Leicester striker Steve Howard, who scored one of his 209 club career goals in the Premier League following the Rams’ promotion.
      Both men are listed as active directors at Greygoose Property Investments Ltd on Companies House since September 2010.
      Johnson made a name for himself at CreweCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The contract negotiations with Peter Ridsdale did not quite go as reportedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Johnson’s injury woes and a contract clause limited him to 59 Leeds appearancesCredit: PA:Press Association
      His solo senior England cap came against Italy in 2000Credit: Getty
      The firm focuses on buying and selling real estate in the north-east, while Howard is also heavily involved with another residential and commercial management agency. 
      Johnson added to Planet Football in 2017: “The surgeon said I should retire and that my knee was in a bad way. In the back of my mind I wanted to give it another go, but I didn’t want to go to another team injured and keep breaking down.
      “Speak to anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I’ve always been football-mad. 
      “Early on, I really struggled with not being a footballer because to go from something you’d done all your life pretty much every day to suddenly not doing that was difficult.
      “Even now, I want to do something, but I still don’t know what. I’d rather do something that I enjoy doing, and I never really fancied the coaching side of things.
      “I’ve got a property company up in Newcastle with Stevie Howard, who I used to play with at Derby, but apart from that I don’t do much. I play a bit of golf, I play the odd charity game and golf events, but apart from that not much.
      “I played football as a kid in Devon, they don’t produce many footballers down there really. I’m proud of what I achieved and what I did.”
      Johnson, meanwhile, remains a member of Ingenious Film Partners 3 LLP alongside one-time England team-mate Jamie Carragher.
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      The company has a long list of illustrious former members from the football world, including Sir Alex Ferguson, Steven Gerrard, Gary Lineker, Joey Barton, Tim Cahill, Emile Heskey, Robbie Keane and John Arne Riise.
      Ingenious’ capital has helped back a number of huge films including Avatar, Life of Pi and Shaun of the Dead.
      Johnson in action against Manchester United’s Darren FletcherCredit: Reuters
      The final match of his career was the 2007 Championship play-off finalCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Inside Rio Ferdinand’s amazing car collection, driving a £225k Aston Martin and once owning a £183k Bentley Continental

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      AS a player and TV pundit, Rio Ferdinand has done well out of the game.It is believed the Man Utd legend has amassed a net worth of around £60million.
      Rio Ferdinand stands beside a stunning Aston Martin DBS SuperleggeraCredit: X/@rioferdy5
      Aston Martin made Rio a brand ambassador of their motorsCredit: X/@rioferdy5
      He enjoyed a storied career- winning the Premier League six times and a Champions League title in 2008.
      Since hanging up his boots in 2015, after a stint at QPR, Rio has moved into punditry.
      Often, he is seen alongside Laura Woods offering his analysis on the Premier League and Champions League for TNT Sports.
      His work has seen him receive a steady income, which he has enjoyed splashing on some classy motors.
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      SunSport takes a look at what’s in Rio’s garage.
      Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, from £225k
      As a band ambassador for Aston Martin, Rio gets his pick of the bunch when it comes to their models.
      And you don’t get much better than their sports car the DBS Superleggera.
      It boasts a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, providing a mind-boggling 715 hp.
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      It has a top speed of 211mph, and can also go from 0-60mph in just 3.4 seconds.

      Audi A8, from £76k
      The Audi A8 was another of Rio’s favourites as a player.
      Boasting an acceleration of 0-62mph in just 4.9 seconds, it is one of the fastest sedans around.
      It’s also proven to be a footballers’ staple through the years.
      Famous petrolhead Mario Balotelli also was seen behind the wheel of one, recently crashing his.
      The Audi A8 is one of the fastest sedans aroundCredit: HandoutCheck out these amazing collections

      Porsche Cayenne, from 70k
      When driving into Carrington, you often see United’s top stars doing so in a SUV.
      For the bigger lads it provides that much comfortability and leg room.
      Standing at 6ft2in, Rio went with a Porsche Cayenne after years of driving sports cars.
      A Porsche Cayenne gave Rio plenty of leg room travelling to trainingCredit: AFP
      Bentley Continental GT, from £183k
      They don’t get any more classier than a Bentley.
      Interestingly, it was the second most leased car by Premier League stars in 2019 behind the Range Rover Sport SVR.
      It boasts luxury interiors, including comfortable leather seats.
      Performance-wise, it has a top speed of 210 mph, and is UK-built with an efficient V12 engine.
      The Bentley Continental GT has a top speed of 210 mphCredit: PA
      Audi Q7, from £63k
      An Audi is always a sensible choice of brand when buying a motor.
      Reliability and performance are two things the German car giants boast, and the Q7 is as steady as it gets.
      Several high-profile Barcelona stars used a Q7 to get to and from training until the Catalans’ sponsorship deal expired.
      Again, it was perfect for Rio to ferry himself to training and back.
      The Audi Q7 is a sensible choice of SUVCredit: Audi
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      Jaguar XJ, from £56k
      Another classy gentleman’s car, the XJ is another saloon car Rio flirted with.
      It was another motor he scored thanks to an ambassadorial role with the English manufacturer.
      The XJ is capable of 0-62mph in just 6.2 seconds.
      While it can reach a top speed of 174mph.
      Rio was an ambassador for Jaguar once upon a time and scored a XJCredit: Handout
      Aston Martin Vanquish, from 199k
      Another favourite of Premier League’s elite, Eden Hazard swore of his Vanquish when he played for Chelsea.
      While James Bond star Daniel Craig once owned a limited edition version, which was sold at an auction for £344,000.
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      The successor to the Vantage series, it’s capable of reaching 0-62 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
      It featured in the Bond film Die Another Day too.
      The Aston Martin Vanquish was seen in Bond film Die Another DayCredit: Paul Tonge – The Sun More

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      I’m a retro shirt collector – these three common kits from the 80s and 90s could be worth as much as £1,000

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      DOUG Bierton collects vintage football kits that are worth a packet.His company Classic Football Shirts, co-founded with pal Matthew Dale in their student digs at Manchester University in 2006, boasts a warehouse crammed with over 500,000 items, a stones throwaway from the Etihad Stadium.
      Doug Bierton collects vintage shirts and sells them with Classic ShirtsCredit: Matthew Pover
      Classic Football Shirts famously reunited Ian Wright with his old memorabiliaCredit: PA
      The Classic Football Shirts warehouse houses over 500,000 itemsCredit: Matthew Pover
      In recent years, they have grown from strength to strength – launching pop up shops around the globe and selling over 1,000 shirts a day.
      Earlier this month, they visited LA, Miami and New York, where they met David Beckham and Giorgio Chiellini.
      While back in 2021, they successfully reunited Ian Wright with his old memorabilia.
      The shirts, themselves, provide talking points and long-lasting memories that makes them even more valuable.
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      Some ark back to the great players that wore them, while others are groundbreaking designs that have been repeated in kits of today.
      In good nick, they can net you a fortune.
      However, there is one kit that could be worth as much as £1,000.
      What makes a kit valuable?
      The Euros and World Cup are huge triggers for nostalgia.
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      That’s why the most valuable shirts are linked to those tournaments.
      “The World Cup sends everything crazy because football shirts evoke memories,” Bierton told SunSport.
      “You remember where you were when you watched your first World Cup match. You clips and reruns of old tournaments on the TV in the build-up to the tournament.
      “Then, you see the shirts the players are wearing and you think, ‘I wouldn’t mind being like the Brazilian Ronaldo, scoring loads of goals and having that shirt he wore.”
      He continued: “I was obsessed with the 1990 World Cup.
      “I was five, and I don’t really remember watching the games that much.
      “But I had the highlights on VHS and me and my brother watched it so many times, we burnt the video out in the end.
      “Moments like England taking on Cameroon and Lineker scoring the penalties, (Sergio) Goycochea becoming a hero against Italy with a gold chain hanging out his shirt.
      “(Frank) Rijkaard spitting at (Rudi) Voller, Paul Gascoigne tears… it was the time before football was really commercialised.”
      Retro shirts are popular because of the memories associated with themCredit: PA:Press Association
      Diego Maradona’s Argentina shirt from 1994 is a collector’s itemCredit: PA
      Three Lions on a shirt
      For that reason, his favourite top is England’s Umbro kit of that era, as worn by David Platt, Gary Lineker, Terry Butcher and Paul Gascoigne.
      But it’s the Admiral number from the 1982 World Cup that was the most commerical.
      Today, in mint condition, that sells for £350.
      “The one that’s voted for as the most popular is normally the 1982 shirt, with the design across the shoulders as worn by Kevin Keegan.
      “If you think back to 1966 and before and beyond, it was just a plain white shirt for England.
      “But Admiral were the ones who did something a bit more bold, which makes it cool.”
      How they get their hands on shirts
      Finding the shirts can prove tricky for Doug and Matthew, although somehow they have become well-stocked.
      “I can’t tell you all the trade secrets, but sometimes sourcing shirts comes with great difficulty,” Doug revealed.
      In mint condition England’s 1982 World Cup shirt could cost as much as £350
      Germany’s famous 1990 kit and Holland’s iconic 1988 shirt are collector’s items – but what’s the most expensive?
      “We’ve been going for 15-years now, so we’ve got a lot of contacts in place to be able to find the items.
      “We look in the clearance section, where you can get shirts from £9.99 that you can’t get on the high street, or we get them from clubs and manufacturers around the world.
      “We also work with players to get very rare match-worn shirts and people get in touch with us and offer us their old shirts, which we do trades and valuations for.”
      So, what’s the valuable?
      There are honourable mentions for Germany’s 1990 World Cup kit as one of the most sought after, as well as USA’s 1994 shirt they wore when they hosted the tournament.
      Doug explained: “The flag pattern across the chest of the Germany shirt was so different for the time. It really revolutionised football shirts from that moment on.
      “Graphics and bold designs became much more prominent, which makes it a very important piece.
      The German shirt is worth around £200, depending on the condition. I’d say the USA shirt could go for around £500.”
      But, according to Classic Football Shirts it’s these three that are the most valuable.
      The Netherlands 1988 Euros shirt, as worn by Marco Van Basten and Ruud Gullit, is the most expensive at £1,000.
      Ruud Gullit models Holland’s shirt which is the most valuableCredit: Getty
      Germany’s green away shirt could fetch up to £600Credit: Getty
      Classic Football Shirts boast a huge warehouse that houses all their kits
      That’s followed by Germany’s 1990 green away shirt that could cost £600.
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      Finally, Argentina’s blue away from the 1994 World Cup, modelled by a demonic Diego Maradona, would fetch you £500.
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      Inside Leah Williamson’s glam lifestyle, from sponsorships with Gucci and Nike to friendship with Alex Scott

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      Elegant on the pitch, stylish off it – Leah Williamson is one of football’s leading players and fashionistas.The Arsenal defender became a pop culture icon when she captained the Lionesses to Euros glory in 2022.
      Leah Williamson has become a fashion icon outside of footballCredit: Getty
      England captain Leah famously won the Euros with England in 2022Credit: Rex
      Leah is also a regular in fashion magazines and poses in stylish shootsCredit: PA
      However, a cruel ruptured ACL injury back in April robbed her of the opportunity to lead her country out at the World Cup.
      But now Leah has returned to training and is eyeing a comeback in the new year to spearhead the Gunners’ title challenge in the WSL.
      Since her heroics with the Three Lions, she has become a hot commodity reportedly raking in £4million.
      Her bank balance boosted by deals with Gucci, Nike and Pepsi.
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      While the 26-year-old is also a regular feature on the red carpet, and recently attended the GQ Men of the Year Awards with pals Alex Scott, Chloe Kelly, and Mary Earps.

      She’s kind of a big deal
      Although Arsenal and WSL fans would have known her stock, Williamson’s grew during the Lionesses Euro 2022 campaign..
      With the North London giants, she is said to earn around £150,000-per-year.
      But it’s in sponsorships where she has well and truly prospered.
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      Since her coming of age moment two summers ago, fashion house Gucci have signed her up as an ambassador, Pepsi made her front and centre of their ad campaigns, while Nike utilised her athletic frame to model their fashionable garments and Dyson have utilise her too.
      Alongside the likes of KSI, Anthony Joshua, Jude Bellingham, and Trent Alexander-Arnold she has also appeared in JD Sports photoshoots – showing off their streetwear collections.
      Arsenal also ensure she’s front and centre of any new clothing and kit launches they have.
      Because of this, Leah has well and truly become a figure of fashion.
      Magazines like Vogue, GQ and Elle have featured her in fancy fashion shoots.
      Experts have commented on her outfits as combining femininity with masculinity.
      She told Elle: “In the industry I work in, women have had a lot of oppression. So, I don’t like to stick to the status quo or the norm with my clothes. I like to step out of that, and that’s where embracing that masculine side of dress comes from.
      “I just think it’s a good way to kind of stick your fingers up at everybody else, and say this is what I want to wear and I’m going to wear it.”
      Leah features in an ad campaign for ArsenalCredit: Instagram
      Glam fashion shoots are the norm for LeahCredit: Instagram
      Leah has been credited with mixing masculinity with femininity with her styleCredit: PA
      Stylish Leah always cuts a dazzling figure on the red carpetCredit: Getty
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      Music drives her agenda
      For every game she plays, music fan Leah makes a playlist.
      Whether it’s for Arsenal or England, she makes sure the kit man has it and the music she chooses features in the dressing room.
      It’s the perfect way to connect with her teammates and remember moments in her career.
      “I love how music makes people feel, and how you can connect with people – most conversations I have with the girls come off the back of music,” she told GQ.
      “I like it because when you think back to key moments, you always remember the music that was playing.”
      ABBA’s Does Your Mother Know was a particular favourite during the Euros.
      “It’s become a massive song for us,” she recalled.
      Music is an important aspect of Leah’s life
      Leah regularly draws up playlists for her teammates and has a sponsorship with Dyson – sporting their headphones in this ad

      “We played it before one of the warm-up games and Ella Toone, for whatever reason, went a bit crazy for it. She went out and scored, and then afterwards she was like, ‘Can we have that before every game?’ I went, ‘Yeah! You continue to score, I’ll play what you want.'”
      Comparing them both, she said: “Nothing makes me feel the way football or music do. But you choose which song you want to put on… football is out of your control.”
      On her travels
      When she can, Leah makes the best time of the off season by going on swanky holidays.
      Back in June, she was joined by fellow Lionesses star Keira Walsh for a trip to Ibiza.
      The pair wore matching black bikinis in snaps shared on Instagram, as they showed off their bronzed bodies.
      They also hired a yacht and partied at a luxury beach club.
      The Balearic island seems to be Leah’s favourite place to visit.
      She was also there a year earlier with teammate Beth Mead, where they enjoyed posh dinner at STK – chowing down on steak and truffle fries.
      The next night, Leah was seen at club Ushuaia where she was spotted dancing wearing a bucket hat and jeans.
      Leah shows off her amazing bikini body on board a yacht in IbizaCredit: Instagram
      Keira Walsh and Leah enjoyed the trip to the Balearic island together
      Leah enjoyed a meal at STK Ibiza in 2022Credit: Splash
      Leah speaking at the UN General Assembly
      In August, she visited Za’atari in Jordan, the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp.
      A month later, she addressed the United Nations’ General Assembly in New York and made a plea to challenge gender stereotypes and level the playing field for girls around the world.
      ‘You’re my best friend’
      Although she holds many friends in the game, it’s BBC Sport presenter Alex Scott who seems to be her closest pal.
      The pair are inseparable, whether it’s going on holidays together or attending the same events and posing for the cameras.
      It is believed they have been friends for around three years, after meeting on the women’s football circuit.
      Together they attended the Brit Awards, GQ Men of the Year Awards, and the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, where they were joined by Scott’s girlfriend Jess Glynne.
      And Alex isn’t afraid of making fun of her pal, in a light-hearted moment that showed how close the pair are.
      At half-time during Arsenal’s WSL match against Aston Villa, she interviewed Leah and cheekily encouraged her to share a funny story about a visit to receive her OBE at Windsor Castle.
      Alex began: “Is this where I can tell everyone at home? Actually, you can actually. What went on with the outfit?”
      Mary Earps, Leah Williamson, Alex Scott and Chloe Kelly attend the GQ Men of the Year Awards earlier this monthCredit: Getty
      Leah and Alex Scott are firm friends off the pitchCredit: Rex
      Alex revealed of an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction Leah suffered collecting her OBE at Windsor CastleCredit: Getty
      Initially, Leah admitted to being able to cover up a split in her trousers. However, she soon went further with the truth.
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      “The outfit, yeah, my trousers split,” she said, adding: “I received my OBE not in my best form, but no one knew about it until you just told the whole world, so thanks.”
      A laughing Scott replied: “I had to tell everyone, I had to tell everyone!” More

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      Ultimate footballers’ Wags rich list as Georgina Rodriguez’s net worth is revealed – but she’s not the wealthiest beauty

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      LONG gone was the time when footballers’ Wags were happy to let their partners bask in all the glory.These 10 stunners are making it all on their own.
      Wags that feature on the ultimate rich list include Antonella Roccuzzo, the partner of Lionel MessiCredit: instagram/antonelaroccuzzo
      Model Ann Kathrin Gotze also makes the top 10Credit: Instagram @annkathrinvida
      Propping up the top 10 is Rebekah VardyCredit: Instagram
      Rebekah appears on red carpet at the National Television AwardsCredit: Getty
      They feature on the ultimate footballers’ Wags rich list with staggering personal fortunes.
      But, according to research by Gambling Zone, who is the richest?
      Let SunSport reveal all…
      10. Rebekah Vardy, £3million
      The Wagatha Christie court case may have harmed her street cred, but it didn’t damage her net worth too much.
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      Leicester City’s striker Jamie Vardy’s wife Rebekah, 41, branched out to appear on reality TV shows including I’m A Celebrity in 2017 and Dancing on Ice in 2021.
      She went into hiding when the Disney documentary Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story was released.
      However, she soon showed she was living a lavish lifestyle, on holidays in UAE and Las Vegas.
      9. Perrie Edwards, £7million
      Perrie, 30, is a super-successful pop star and member of Little Mix.
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      She famously came through X Factor before the group was formed by Simon Cowell on the show.
      They have amassed over 15 billion streams across all streaming platforms and rank as one of the world’s best-selling girl groups.
      The blonde stunner is engaged to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
      Perrie Edwards has made a £7m fortune from her pop careerCredit: Instagram @perrieedwards
      Blonde Perrie is in the group Little MixCredit: Getty
      8. Georgina Rodriguez, £9million
      Gorgeous Georgina, 29, is the most followed Wag on social media – boasting 53 million fans.
      However, Cristiano Ronaldo’s other half is way down the list in the rich stakes.
      Her wealth is bumped up by Netflix documentary I Am Georgina, as well as ad campaigns for Prada, Gucci, and Chanel.
      Admirably, Georgina is also an ambassador for the Save the Children organisation.
      Georgina Rodriguez boast 53 million followers on InstagramCredit: Getty
      Travelling on private jets, Georgina is the most glam Wag aroundCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      7. Ana Ivanovic, £13million
      36-year-old Ana is one half of a famous sporting couple – she is married to German legend Bastian Schweinsteiger who had a stint at Manchester United.
      The Serbian beauty famously played tennis, and was world No1 in 2008.
      She won the French Open that year, and held on to the top spot for 12 weeks.
      Ana retired in 2016 after revealing she wasn’t performing to the standard she held herself in.
      Ana Ivanovic cuts an elegant figure in a designer dressCredit: Getty
      Ana with husband Bastian SchweinsteigerCredit: Instagram @anaivanovic
      6. Coleen Rooney, £15million
      Coleen, 37, capitalised brilliantly on her husband Wayne Rooney’s success.
      Most recently, she told her side of the story in Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story on Disney.
      But well before that, savvy Coleen wrote magazine columns, inked deals with Asda and Littlewoods, and sold an exercise DVD.
      The mum of four also published several books, including an autobiography.
      Coleen Rooney has capitalised brilliantly on her husband Wayne’s successCredit: The Mega Agency
      Coleen was recently the star of Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha StoryCredit: Getty
      5. Antonella Roccuzzo, £16million
      Being the wife of the best footballer in the world brings home the readies for Antonella.
      The Argentine beauty, 35, is the longterm Wag of Lionel Messi.
      However, in her own right she has scored modelling contracts with the likes of Adidas, Alo Yoga and Ricky Sarkany.
      Better still, she worked with fashion designer Stella McCartney and is another who has given her time for charity as an ambassador for UNICEF.
      Argie beauty Antonella Roccuzzo has scored modelling contractsCredit: Getty
      Antonella helps Lionel Messi celebrate winning the World CupCredit: Getty
      4. Ann-Kathrin Gotze, £28million
      Ann-Kathrin, 33, was a contestant on Germany’s Next Top Model, where she made it into the top 50.
      From there she appeared in covershoots for the likes of GQ and FHM in her homeland, before she modelled for swimwear brand Lascana.
      She appeared on another reality TV show called Let’s Dance, while her Instagram blew up.
      Now with two million followers, Ann-Kathrin is an influencer and advertises beauty products.
      German stunner Ann-Kathrin Gotze appeared on Germany’s Next Top ModelCredit: Instagram @annkathrinvida
      Ann-Kathrin is now an influencer in her homelandCredit: Getty
      3. Anna Lewandowska, £36million
      Stunning Anna, 35, is making a packet thanks to her entrepreneurial skills and penchant for all things diet and fitness.
      Before all of that the other half of Robert Lewandowski was a karate expert and multi-medalist at world and national level.
      She became a nutritionist in 2013, and has provided dietary advice and exercise plans through a blog and book
      Forward-thinking Anna also has a healthy snack and dietary needs brand, Foods by Ann.
      Nutritionist and fitness expert Anna Lewandowska has made a fortune
      Anna boast her own healthy snack company and a popular blogCredit: Getty – Contributor
      2. Pilar Rubio, £47million
      Pilar, 45, is a Spanish TV presenter and wife of Sergio Ramos.
      Before she got her big break on TV, the brunette beauty was a model in Spain for lingerie and bikini brands.
      Pilar tried her hand at acting in Piratas Telecinco, but that was cancelled after just eight episodes.
      She has four sons with the Real Madrid legend.
      Pilar Rubio poses for lingerie brand SelmarkCredit: Selmark
      Pilar Rubio shows off her amazing bikini bodyCredit: Selmark
      1. Victoria Beckham, £55million
      Possibly the most famous of all Wags, and the reason we call them Wags today, Victoria made most of her money as a Spice Girl.
      The all-girl group slayed the 90s, thanks to hits Wannabe and Spice Up Your Life.
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      But, she has refused advances to rejoin the girls on recent tours.
      Instead, Victoria is a reputable fashion designer – styling the Hollywood glitterati.
      Victoria Beckham, seen in 2008 here, was one of the original WagsCredit: Getty
      Victoria has snubbed calls for a Spice Girls reunion to concentrate on her fashion lineCredit: Alamy More

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      Inside Chloe Kelly’s glam lifestyle, from bold red-carpet outfits to romance with boyfriend Scott Moore

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      EVER since Chloe Kelly became immortal after scoring a winning goal in the Euros final against the Germans, the Lionesses star’s lifestyle has gone up a notch.The Manchester City Women’s forward, 25, has even transcended the WSL – appearing on red carpets at glam events.
      Chloe Kelly cuts a glam figure away from the football pitchCredit: Rex
      Euros winner Chloe became iconic after her winning goal in the Euros finalCredit: Getty
      Women’s football star Chloe poses with boyfriend ScottCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
      We recently saw her dazzle at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.
      While back in October, Chloe wore a spectacular risqué dress at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
      Helping her juggle her life as a professional footballer and a showbiz star is longterm boyfriend Scott Moore.
      They have been dating for four years, and share a cute pooch together.
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      And she regularly shares their luxurious trips abroad together on social media…
      Famous face
      Since becoming a national hero after her exploits with Sarina Wiegman’s side, Chloe is now a regular on the red carpet.
      She often appears with pals Leah Williamson and Alessia Russo, who are also now seen on the celebrity circuit.
      Back in October, fashion bible Glamour invited Kelly to their inaugural awards show.
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      And she certainly turned heads with her outfit choice.
      The little black number she wore showed off her amazing athletic figure.
      It was no surprise that Geri Horner, ‘Ginger Spice’ of Spice Girl fame, took an opportunity to pose with Chloe and team-mates Jess Carter, Bethany England, and Alessia Russo.
      A month later, Chloe stunned at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in another elegant black dress and was snapped alongside Alex Scott, Mary Earps and Leah Williamson.
      At the Pride of Britain Awards, Chloe looked incredible once more.
      Her daring ensemble showed off her cleavage and toned long legs.
      At the Glamour Women of the Year Awards Chloe showed off a stylish lookCredit: Rex
      Chloe Kelly, Bethany England, Geri Horner aka Ginger Spice, Jess Carter and Alessia Russo buddy up together for a photo opCredit: Getty
      Mary Earps, Leah Williamson, Alex Scott and Chloe at the GQ Men of the Year AwardsCredit: Getty
      Chloe shows off her cleavage and toned legs on the red carpet at the Pride of Britain AwardsCredit: Alamy
      In her Calvins
      With her status and enviable physique, it was inevitable Chloe would be fodder for fashion campaigns.
      Before the World Cup, the blonde beauty stripped down for an artsy black and white Cavlin Klein photoshoot.
      USA star Alex Morgan was also chosen for the ads that aimed to celebrate women footballers’ ‘athleticism and strength’.
      The fashion house also released a video for the shoot, again in black and white, with the title ‘icons seen naturally’.
      Chloe modelled Calvin Kleins’ famous cotton underwear, as well as their essential baggy jeans style.
      She shared the results on her Instagram with a video amusingly captioned: “CK by CK.”
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      Calvin Klein asked Chloe to pose up for an ad campaign before the World CupCredit: The Mega Agency
      Beauty Chloe stunned in the ad campaignCredit: The Mega Agency
      Chloe shared a video online of the fashion shootCredit: The Mega Agency

      Life with Scott Moore
      For four years Chloe has been in a romance with Scott.
      It is not known how they first met.
      He is reportedly a greenkeeper at a golf club, although he keeps his relationship away from social media with his Instagram set to private.
      That said, he is his partner’s greatest supporter.
      Following England’s Euros triumph, Scott was pictured wearing an England shirt with his girlfriend’s name emblazoned on the back.
      It is Chloe who does the most sharing on Insta, often uploading snaps of her and Scott with their cute cockapoo called Otis.
      They share a minimalist-style home together in Manchester.
      Scott Moore and Chloe have been together for four yearsCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
      Chloe and Scott live in Manchester and have a cockapoo called OtisCredit: Instagram @chloekelly
      Amazing trips abroad
      Chloe has enjoyed basking in her glory, taking in enviable holidays with Scott.
      On Instagram she often chronicles her travels.
      There are plenty of pictures in bikinis, sunning her athletic body while keeping in fashion with designer sunglasses from brands including Prada.
      This summer she washed away her World Cup blues by raving in Ibiza.
      She was seen wearing a Burberry flannel top alongside a friend in the first snap in the collection.
      She then shared a video of a party at popular beachfront dance club Ushuaïa, which was visited by team-mate Keira Walsh, injured Lioness Leah Williamson and BBC host Alex Scott earlier that summer.
      Chloe kept with the Burberry theme when she met Ibiza party guru Wayne Lineker.
      Chloe loves a glam holiday
      Sand and sea makes Chloe happy in the off seasonCredit: Instagram / @chloekelly
      Chloe boasts an amazing bikini bodyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/chloekelly/
      Wayne Lineker invited Chloe to his O Beach Club in Ibiza
      Lineker shared a picture of himself and Kelly on Instagram at his infamous O Beach Club.
      Not forgetting what she’s paid for…
      Of course, a wonderful lifestyle aside, Chloe is a hell of a player for club and country.
      This season she’s added goals to her game – scoring five times in 10 matches for Manchester City in all competitions.
      While for her country, she has netted seven times in 37 games.
      Honours won, apart from that fabulous Euros triumph, include the Women’s FA Cup in 2020, and the Women’s League Cup in 2022.
      And she’s certainly not afraid of a bit of cheek on the pitch.
      In the recent Manchester derby she brutally trolled United fans by cupping her ear when her side scored and then put her finger to her lips to emphasise silencing them.
      But nothing tops her most famous goal celebration of all time, when she tore off her shirt in front of a sell-out crowd against Germany in the final.
      Chloe stars for Man City WomenCredit: Reuters
      In the recent Manchester derby Chloe enjoyed taunting the Old Trafford crowdCredit: Getty
      Chloe silenced the crowd with her assist for City’s equaliserCredit: Getty
      She certainly enjoys being herself on the ptich.
      She told Women’s Health: “It is really important to have that personality that I try to bring on the pitch.
      “I try to just be creative, free and just play with a smile.
      “That little girl is still inside me, the one that loves playing football.” More

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      Inside the four-star hotel owned by Man Utd legends that cost £24million to build and features a rooftop football pitch

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      IT has become the ultimate place for Manchester United fans from overseas to stay.In 2015, the four-star Hotel Football opened its doors to much fanfare.
      Hotel Football is a four-star hotel owned by Man Utd legends
      Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs are co-owners of Hotel FootballCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Rooms are football themed
      It helped that its owners are all Red Devils legends.
      Ryan Giggs, Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, and Nicky Butt all put their hand in their pockets, with the help of the GG Hospitality Management Company.
      Boasting 133 rooms, the Cafe Football restaurant, and a five-a-side pitch on the roof, it cost a whopping £24million.
      And, of course, it’s next to Old Trafford.
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      Rooms start at £89, but on match days can rise to £299.
      Finally, it’s beginning to make a profit – with a turnover of around £6.4million.
      Early formation
      Initially, it was Gary Neville who bought land off a group of Manchester United fans, who had intended to build a club house by the stadium.
      By 2011, plans for the design and build of a football-themed park were in place, with the help of former Stafford Hotel in London general manager Stuart Proctor providing that particular expertise.
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      The Class of ’92 wanted the hotel to pay homage to the golden era of football pre-1990’s, when ticket prices were more affordable.
      In November 2014, the group won planning permission to install an astroturf five-a-side pitch on the roof.
      It can be hired throughout the year, except on a game day, when it’s turned into a bar and BBQ area for fans.
      How comfortable
      A hotel is measured by the comfortability of its rooms.
      No expense was spared in ensuring guests, who are certainly football fans, will enjoy themselves.
      Aside form the king-sized Hypnos beds, there are walk-in rainforest showers, as well as a complimentary mini-bar filled with retro sweets.
      Each room is a suitable reminder of the beautiful game, with football artwork adorning the walls, toiletries shaped like football shirts and aspirational phrases including ‘Dream big’ and ‘Dream of victory’ embroidered on pillows.
      Die-hard United fans will request a room with a stadium view.
      Prices for Rooms cost up to £299 on a match day
      Inspirational quotes from United’s greats are scribbled on the wall
      The Class of ’92 artwork features in one of the rooms
      A five-a-side pitch can be found on the hotel’s roof
      On a match day the five-a-side pitch is turned into a bar
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      As with any hotel, there’s a gym on site that looks over Salford.
      Food for a King
      Foodies will be impressed by the hotel’s Cafe Football restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
      The 185-seat eaterie’s menu was overseen by the two-Michelin-star chef Michael Wignall of the country inn boutique b&b The Angel at Hetton.
      A couple of the mains are named after two of the owners.
      The Scholesy is a hearty steak suet pudding, chips, mushy peas and gravy.
      While the Giggsy is a grilled Cumberland sausage, mash potato and gravy.
      Pizzas and burgers are also recommended, and look amazing when you scroll through a social media and catch a glimpse of a plate of someone’s delicious meal, as desirable as it is Instagrammable.
      Cafe Football brings in punters on match days
      Fan can enjoy the extensive bar menu
      Tasty burgers can be ordered
      Healthy lunchtime meals are also available
      It’s making a profit
      Hotel Football is set for a record year financially in 2023.
      For the first time since it opens its doors in 2015, the hotel is set to make a profit.
      Gary Neville, in a statement included in newly-filed documents with Companies House, said that “all key performance indicators suggest” that the hotel’s revenue will exceed pre-Covid levels by the end of 2023 due to “increasing demand, especially with non-match day revenue streams increasing through accommodation, conference and events and food and beverage sales within the outlets of the hotel”.
      Incredibly, its revenue increased from £3.5m to £6.4m in 2022.
      While pre-tax losses were cut from £1.1m to £630,158.
      Hotel Football was opened in 2015
      Some eight years since opening, Hotel Football is finally turning over a profit
      The reviews are kind
      TripAdvisor can make and break hotels.
      Lucky for Hotel Football, the reviews on there are glowing.
      Over 2,472 visitors have left their thoughts about the Class of ’92’s establishment.
      And they have rated it at 4.5 out of five.
      One punter wrote: “We had the most wonderful stay at Hotel Football. The rooms were modern and clean, the restaurant was great for breakfast, and the hotel staff went above and beyond to make our stay special.
      “A big thank you to Catherine who made our day by making sure we were able to meet Manchester United legend Wes Brown when he stopped by the hotel for a Q&A as part of the hotel’s excellent game-day hospitality suite.”
      Another commented: “Outstanding hotel, clean warm and very comfortable. The bed and pillows were exceptionally comfy along with the staff who are all outstanding.
      Punters are delighted with Hotel Football
      Five star reviews are the norm for Hotel Football
      “Evening meal was very good, as was the breakfast. Great views of Old Trafford Stadium, Trafford Park and Salford Quays, depending on which side of the hotel your room is on.
      “I would highly recommend this hotel whether you are a football fan or not. Great all round facilities and a very enjoyable stay.” More