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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

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      Laura Woods’ most daring outfits, from wearing lycra shorts and crop top at Glastonbury to Baywatch-style swimsuit shoot

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      LAURA Woods continues to dazzle and amaze.The TNT Sports host, 36, is already dominating the media landscape, when it comes to football and boxing.
      TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods has dazzled fans with her bold looksCredit: Getty
      Glamorous Laura always cuts a fashionable figureCredit: News group Newspapers Limited
      At Glastonbury Laura wore one of her most daring outfitsCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy
      While her trendy outfits make her the talk of the fashion mags.
      When it comes to her look, Laura isn’t afraid to push the boundaries.
      And often, she will rock something daring.
      SunSport waded through the presenter’s Instagram and recalled a risqué photoshoot she did with our very own Fabulous for her boldest ensemble.
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      Glastonbury-ready
      Back in June, Laura was one of the 200,000 partygoers who descended upon Worthy Farm.
      Anything goes at the Glastonbury Festival, from fancy dress to sexy styles.
      So it was no surprise to see Woodsy adapt to her surroundings.
      She looked divine as she posed in matching spandex shorts and a crop top before heading to watch the bands.
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      The outfit also had a unique pink and green geometric pattern.
      She captioned the picture: “Day 3, Glastonbury. Off we go then.”
      Channelling Pamela Anderson
      When Laura appeared in Fabulous in the summer, she revealed the greatest challenges she’s had to overcome in her career.
      And that includes breaking into a male-dominated industry to fly the flag for women in sport on TV.
      The interview came soon after she quit her talkSPORT breakfast show to focus on her broadcast career.
      But, as the chat and photoshoot proved, she was full of confidence.
      Laura stunned in a red high-cut swimsuit, looking every inch a Baywatch babe.
      Laura channelled Baywatch for her shoot with FabulousCredit: News group Newspapers Limited
      Stylish Laura revealed the challenges faced in her careerCredit: News group Newspapers Limited
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      Give her an award
      Regularly, and rightly, Laura is championed for her work.
      Earlier this month, she scooped the Presenter of the Year award by Broadcast Sport.
      She was recognised for an excellent job covering the Women’s World Cup over the summer.
      Again, it was her outfit that got fans online commenting.
      She wore a black cut off top that showed off her amazing abs and a black dress – looking stunning.
      Laura Woods was named Presenter of the Year at the Broadcast Sport awardsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      TV presenter Laura flashed her abs with her outfit choiceCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Lady of leather
      When it has come to work, Laura has always cut a sophisticated figure.
      However, on one particular Champions League night she went rogue with a biker look.
      Woods was broadcasting live from Manchester ahead of Manchester City’s match against BSC Young Boys.
      Standing outside the Etihad, the 36-year-old wowed in her fitted black leather jacket and eye-catching jewellery.
      She also shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her stunning ensemble while holding a blue umbrella on Instagram.
      For a recent Champions League show Laura wore leatherCredit: Getty
      There was nothing glum about Laura’s look who looked aceCredit: Reuters
      Yacht life
      Now that she is a staple of sports broadcasting, Laura can enjoy the jet-set.
      But, back in 2019 she was already priming herself for a glam lifestyle.
      On a holiday to Marbella with some pals, she hired a yacht.
      Of course, there was an obligatory shot with all her mates on board.
      And when she posed for a single shot, she offered a glimpse of her leopard-print bikini bottoms, accessorised with a black see-through sarong, as well as a matching bust-hugging animal-print top.
      Laura shows off her bikini body on board a yacht on holiday
      You can’t touch this
      On duty for DAZN, Laura shows she’s a dab hand at presenting boxing coverage.
      And she makes sure she’s dressed up for the occasion.
      This time, back in 2022, she thought she would channel a 90s pop icon.
      Woodsy even addressed in the caption for a snap showing her on set wearing baggy leather trousers.
      She asked: “MC Hammer is it?”
      Is it MC Hammer or Laura Woods?
      Summer vibes
      Wherever she goes, Laura always brings the sunshine.
      Her smiley demeanour lights up the screen and her positivity knows no bounds.
      If ever an outfit mirrored her outlook, it has to be a white vest and shorts combo.
      Casual but smart. Glam but classy.
      It’s the Laura we all love and know.
      Sunshine follows Laura wherever she goes and reflects in this summer outfitCredit: Instagram/@laurawoodsy More

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      Alex Scott’s exotic holidays around the world, from relaxing on private yachts to her love for daredevil sports

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      WELL-travelled Alex Scott is a real globetrotter.The BBC Sport host, 39, often chronicles her travels on Instagram.
      BBC Sport host Alex Scott loves globetrottingCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Some of the holiday spots Alex Scott has visited
      And she enjoys a variety of holidays, from relaxing on private yachts to climbing mountains, and snorkelling.
      Scott was raised by her mum in east London, where she dreamed of going abroad.
      Her eyes were opened when a family friend took her to the Dominican Republic.
      When she became a professional footballer with Arsenal, that allowed her to travel around Europe.
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      While with England she played in a World Cup in Canada and games in China.
      Now, with more time on her hands and money, Scott is able to go on more adventures.
      Working abroad helped feed her curiosity seeing the rest of the world.
      US years
      In 2009, after winning countless trophies with Arsenal Women, Scott moved to the US permanently with the American Pro League side, Boston Breakers.
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      It gave her the opportunity to explore the States.
      “I fell in love with Boston’s vibrancy and diversity,” she told The Times.
      “I lived in Cambridge and I would cycle along the river to our base at Harvard. At weekends we’d go to cities including New York, Washington DC or over to the west coast.
      “I spent a lot of time in Los Angeles with friends during the off-season. There are beautiful mountain hikes, especially around the Topanga area.”
      Solo traveller
      Last year, Scott embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru.
      She is a keen solo traveller, who loves the opportunity to go on adventurous treks.
      That includes climbing mountains and seeing the world’s most incredible sights.
      “As soon as the off-season starts, I like to take myself off on an epic solo adventure,” she said.
      Last year, Alex went on a one in a lifetime trip to PeruCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Alex is a keen solo travellerCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Alex scaled the famous Rainbow MountainCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      “Travelling alone takes you out of your comfort zone and I wouldn’t have connected with so many wonderful people if I were with friends.
      “Last year I went to Machu Picchu. I met an amazing group of women in Peru who took me under their wing and invited me to join them climbing the colourful, banded layers of Rainbow Mountain.”
      Scott has embarked on plenty of solo trips during her lifetime.
      All ticked off the bucket list are Cambodia, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Brazil and the Caribbean including Jamaica, which she did when filming Who Do You Think You Are?
      And there’s more solo trips in the pipeline.
      She revealed: “During lockdown, I had Spanish lessons three times a week. I’m keen to explore South America, including Argentina, the W Trek in Patagonia and the Galapagos islands.
      “It’s not been easy to schedule, but I’m planning to go to Spanish school for an intensive course in Guatemala for three weeks.”
      Scuba-diving breaks
      Watersports and scuba-diving appeal to Scott’s adventurous nature.
      A snapshot of her Instagram shows she is all-action – jet-skiing and hoverboarding in the sea.
      When it comes to activities, Alex loves adventure sports like paraglidingCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Alex has a scuba diving certificate and tries to find holidays where she can diveCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Paddle boarding appeals to Alex’s natureCredit: instagram @alexscott2
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      She revealed she also earned her diving certificates, which encourages the football pundit to seek out holidays where she can go under the water.
      But, she had to overcome her fears first.
      “I only learnt how to swim properly a couple of years ago because I was scared of water,” she revealed.
      “On a two-week holiday in the Maldives I decided to be brave and took diving lessons.
      “It’s probably my competitive nature, but by the end of the trip I had certificates in open water and advanced scuba diving.
      “Now, wherever I go in the world, I try to get in some diving, which I find really meditative.”
      European vacays
      Scott doesn’t need to travel half way around the globe to enjoy herself.
      In recent years she has enjoyed going on short trips to Europe.
      Alex has discovered European breaks in recent yearsCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Alex shows off her bikini body on one of her amazing tripsCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      It’s a yacht life for AlexCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Expect more fancy trips to feature on Alex’s Instagram pageCredit: instagram @alexscott2
      Croatia, she admitted, “completely took me by surprise” when she visited Hvar, Split, Bol and other islands.
      She also fell in love with the culture and history of Rome.
      It was a mother/daughter vacation in Ibiza that recently gave her lots of happiness.
      She said: “My mother and I went to Ibiza and she told me her cheeks were hurting so much because she couldn’t stop smiling.
      “That filled my heart with happiness. I feel so lucky that I’m now in a position where I can take my mum away.”
      Usually, it’s not always glam. However, Scott couldn’t help but take up former Arsenal co-chairman David Dein’s kind offer of using his boat in Greece.
      “I don’t usually stay in high-end places, but I hold my hands up and admit I did Greece in a fancy way,” she said.
      “David Dein, Arsenal FC’s former co-owner, who is a father figure to me, invited me to join him on his boat. We would island hop each day and I got off at Santorini for a couple of nights.”
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      I starred for Man City but I now make millions selling Lamborghinis and Ferraris to the rich and famous

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      FANS of Manchester City will remember Dutch international Nigel de Jong for his combative nature on the pitch.The midfielder famously committed one of the worst fouls in a World Cup final ever to go unpunished when he launched a karate kick into the chest of Xabi Alonso.
      Nigel De Jong launched Continental Cars in 2007Credit: Instagram @nigeldejong
      The former City star studied for an economics degree while in the Ajax academyCredit: Instagram @nigeldejong
      His business focuses on selling luxury vehiclesCredit: Instagram
      De Jong counts Premier League players and shakes as clientsCredit: Instagram
      De Jong racked up 137 appearances for City after arriving from AC Milan in 2012, winning a Premier League and an FA Cup during his time in Manchester.
      With opposition midfielders letting out a shared sigh of relief when he retired from the game last year, it was interesting to see what his next move in the game would be.
      The Dutchman has made sporadic appearances as a pundit for ITV, often during major international tournaments such as the Euros and World Cup.
      And while he now works as the technical director of the Dutch national team, he still has a very nice side hustle which has been earning him money dating back to his early playing days.
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      De Jong studied for an economics degree during his time in the youth set up at Ajax and has put it to good use ever since.
      While playing for Hamburg in Germany, De Jong founded a luxury car business called Continental Cars in 2007.
      De Jong made it his mission to only sell the finest cars in the world and stocks Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Aston Martins, and Rolls Royces.
      During his playing days, he made the most of having access to a clientele of professional footballers and sourced cars for the likes of Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski.
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      De Jong became accustomed to success at CityCredit: Getty
      He was part of the first City team to win the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      He’s sold cars to Mesut OzilCredit: Instagram
      And Lukas PodolskiCredit: Instagram
      De Jong credits his business acumen to his grandfather, who was a managing director of Ford in Holland.
      De Jong said: “My grandfather was one of the CEOs of Ford in Holland and I saw closely how he developed himself as a businessman.
      “He was always on time, making sure payments were never late, paying attention to service and giving customers extra, always making sure the company and his family was stable.
      “I looked up to him, and off the pitch, I wanted to be like him. I also think his professionalism is something I carried with me as a footballer too.”
      He emphasised the importance of footballers investing in their education outside of football when he spoke to Joe, saying: “My mother always said ‘football is only part of your life, you have to develop yourself beyond that’ and I felt it was vital for me to do something for myself that wasn’t related to it.
      “Besides being a professional player, I had the dream of owning a company and when I had the money and the expertise, I made it happen.
      “God gave me the talent and the strength to become a football player, which gave me the financial resources and empowerment to improve in other areas.
      “I think it’s so important for football players to be smart with what they do with their salaries, because it can become an investment or be gone before you know it.
      The Dutch FA were so impressed with his business chops that they sought him out to be a technical director for the national sideCredit: Instagram @nigeldejong
      The footballer made millions from his venture alongside footballCredit: Instagram
      He’s encouraged other players to get the same education he did so they can do the sameCredit: Instagram
      He admits there is a temptation for young players to waste their moneyCredit: Instagram
      A sample of some of the brands De Jong has to choose fromCredit: Instagram
      “It is very tempting in our industry to live for now – to buy the expensive cars and live a flashy lifestyle – but you have to plan so you’re able to do that in future too.
      “This is an education players should get from a very early age to help them deal with the money they’ll make.”
      De Jong said not only does he deal with footballers wanting the most luxurious cars, but he has dealt with Middle Eastern Sheikhs that need motors sourced too.
      He said to Voetbal International: “Of course many footballers know where to find us,” he said.
      “But also business people, collectors, and we just have to work hard for it, it’s not that we’ve had success for ten years.
      De Jong forms a business power couple with wife Winonah, 41.

      De Jong at the launch of one of his wife’s collectionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      De Jong’s collection would be the envy of any petrolheadCredit: Instagram
      Winonah runs her own fashion label named WINONAH which launched in 2015.
      The former midfielder now invests in other businesses with high potential.
      Speaking to Bundesliga.com he said: “Some people say footballers are thick and not bright enough to be entrepreneurs.
      “But when I see that a company has potential, I move the borders and go all the way for it.”
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      Ultimate football managers rich list as Pep Guardiola’s net worth is revealed but he’s not the wealthiest coach

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      IN today’s modern football world, coaches are getting paid absolute fortunes.Many are earning much more than their star players, and have done throughout their careers.
      Pep Guardiola is football’s most revered tactician, but he’s not the richestCredit: Getty
      Arsene Wenger earned £38m during his coaching careerCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola is regarded as the leading manager of his generation.
      The Man City boss has dominated the Premier league scene since arriving on our shores in 2016, and finally won the Champions League for the club last season.
      But, despite all the accolades and trophies, Pep isn’t the wealthiest manager around.
      In fact, he trails miles behind a Man Utd legend, according to online estimates, and it isn’t Sir Alex…
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      10. Arsene Wenger, £38million
      The Arsenal legend may have left his Emirates post in 2018, but he’s still worth a huge whack.
      Towards the end of his tenure, Wenger was said to have pocketed around £8million-per-year.
      But, if he had accepted jobs at other clubs including Real Madrid and PSG when he was offered them during his 22 years, his bank balance may have swelled.
      God bless loyalty.
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      9.Jurgen Klopp, £39million
      Klopp is a three-club man, having managed Mainz, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.
      It’s with the Premier League giants he has scored the most success – winning the Champions League in 2019.
      According to reports, his current contract is worth around £15million-per-year.
      It has also been reported in 2021 Klopp earned £6.7million from advertising deals.
      Jurgen Klopp reportedly earns £15m per year at Anfield
      8. Carlo Ancelotti, £40million
      According to reports, it cost Chelsea £28million to pay off Ancelotti and his staff after sacking the Italian in 2011.
      At Real Madrid he is said to earn around £9.5million-per-annum.
      And recent reports suggest the LaLiga club are keen to extend his contract further.
      Brazil’s national team are said to be monitoring his situation too.
      Carlo Ancelotti is set to extend his Real Madrid dealCredit: Getty
      7. Sir Alex Ferguson, £56million
      The greatest manager the Premier League has ever seen, Fergie earned his fortune over time through football and his love of horses.
      In his final years in the Old Trafford hot seat, Sir Alex revealed in his book Leading he was paid more than any player in the Utd squad.

      While last year, it was revealed the 13-time Premier League winner is still on the Red Devils payroll – earning £2million-per-year.
      Fergie still has an eye for business, and is planning on setting up his own Upperwood Farm Stud in Hemel Hempstead that could net him millions.
      Sir Alex Ferguson is still reportedly paid £2m-per-year at Old Trafford as an ambassadorCredit: Getty
      6. Steven Gerrard, £71million
      Gerrard has already had three jobs as a coach – with Rangers, then Aston Villa and now Al-Ettifaq.
      It’s with the Saudi side he’s earning a huge salary of around £15million-per-year.
      But it was during an illustrious playing career Gerrard made the most money of his fortune.
      In his final season at Anfield, he was said to have earned £240,000-per-week.
      Steven Gerrard is enjoying a mega pay day in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      5. Zinedine Zidane, £99million
      France Ballon d’Or winner Zidane is another who was a huge earner as a player.
      Spells at Juventus and Real Madrid, as well as a variety of sponsorship deals made him very rich.
      He returned to the Bernabeu twice as boss – from 2016-2018 and 2019-2021.
      Second time around he commanded a wage of £10.5million-per-year.
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      Zinedine Zidane managed Real Madrid across two spellsCredit: AP
      3. Pep Guardiola, £100million
      The most successful manager in the modern game, Pep is famous for reinventing the wheel – coming up with tactical decisions that at first baffle, but then become pioneering for the rest of the world to follow.
      So it’s only fair he is well compensated by his club Man City, now earning a monstrous £20million-per-annum.
      It’s enough to make him the Premier League’s highest paid coach.
      But not enough to put him top of the tree.
      Pep Guardiola has accrued a wealth of £100m
      3. Jose Mourinho, £100million
      The Special One’s salaries have been boosted by some astonishing pay offs.
      When he was last on our shores, it cost Tottenham a reported £15million to sack Mourinho in 2021.
      Man Utd also had to pay the same figure, while in 2015 Chelsea parted with £12.5million to relieve the Portuguese of his duties.
      At Roma he is said to earn around £10million annually.
      Jose Mourinho currently earns around £10m-per-year at RomaCredit: Getty
      2. Diego Simeone, £102million
      The Atletico Madrid boss is the highest paid manager in world football.
      Simeone, a master tactician at building a team resolute in defending, is paid a staggering £30million-per-year with the Spanish side.
      And he takes football management very seriously because of his wage.
      “Football is 24 hours a day. That’s how it is,” he once said. “When you’re sleeping there’s someone else who’s awake. And the one who is awake is thinking and if you are sleeping….
      “So, there is an advantage for the one who is awake. That’s why you have to be careful,”
      Diego Simeone is currently the highest paid manager in world footballCredit: Getty
      1. Wayne Rooney, £125million
      Birmingham City boss Rooney refuted claims he was the Championship’s highest earner at £1.5million a season.
      However, he can’t dispute the huge wealth he has accrued throughout his playing career.
      At one point Man Utd made him the highest paid player in the Premier League, supplementing his income to the tune of £250,000 a week.
      That rose to £300,000 a week when the value of his commercial rights was accounted for.
      He lost payments as manager of Derby County, after the club were hit with financial woes.
      But, as DC United boss, he was said to earn around £800,000 per year.
      All in all, Rooney is worth around £125million thanks to football.
      With a wealth of £125m, Wayne Rooney is currently the richest manager in the gameCredit: Reuters More

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      Meet Tara Mae Kirk, the viral Peterborough Women’s star who lives jet-setting life and has very different day job

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      WHENEVER Tara Mae Kirk scores for Peterborough United, which is seemingly every week, she goes viral online.The former Leicester striker, 20, bagged a brace at the weekend for the Posh in a 10-0 rout of Long Buckby in the Northants County Cup.
      Glam Tara Mae Kirk is a hotshot striker for Peterborough United
      Tara scores goals for fun at semi-pro level for the Posh
      Trending Tara’s goal announcements get viewed millions of times on X
      But, regardless of the tidy finish, there was something even more impressive with her first goal – and it came in the form of the club’s goal announcement.
      Astonishingly, a post addressing the minute of the strike, while sharing a glam photo of the pretty brunette, has now attracted over 5 million views on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      And this is a regular occurrence, with millions turning Tara into a cult figure in the women’s football world.
      She recently appeared on YouTuber Joe Weller’s channel, where she challenged the social media star’s football skills.
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      Away from the pitch, she lives a very different life.
      Tara loves travelling and spent her summer trekking around Asia.
      Football
      Goalscorer Tara began her football dream at girlhood club Leicester City when she was just seven.
      She would later make her debut for The Foxes against Reading in 2019.
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      Around the same time, Ireland gave her an international call-up when she was just 16.
      But last season she began a new chapter in her career.
      Peterborough United snapped her up ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
      She would go on to become the club’s topscorer in the FA Women’s National League in her first year.
      The goals have continued to flow for the prolific forward.
      Speaking about her own game, Kirk revealed: “I’m quick off the mark, quite sneaky inside the box and unpredictable, but my main aim when I’m on the pitch is to find the back of the net.”
      And she has become a viral sensation online, thanks to the club’s goal announcements.
      Her two goal announcements revealed on X have drawn over five million for her first, 2.6 for her second at current time of writing.
      Previously, fans called for her to receive a nomination for the Puskas Award following a wonder strike against Lincoln City.
      Tara signed for Peterborugh in 2022Credit: Instagram @taramaekirk
      Tara, first from the left, immediately hit the ground running with the clubCredit: Instagram @taramaekirk
      Posh legend Barry Fry meet goalscoring extraordinaire TaraCredit: Instagram @taramaekirk

      Fun
      Her new found fame online has made Tara a catch for YouTubers.
      Most recently, Joe Weller – who boasts a social media channel with 5.3 million followers – invited her on to showcase her skills.
      They challenged each other to a variety of skills.
      Tara, wearing a Brazil strip, took on Joe in a one-on-one challenge, free kicks and penalties.
      Uploaded eight days ago, it has been watched 290,000 times.
      The 10-minute clip gave Tara the chance to show off her amazing football ability.
      She also gave Joe a run for his money, beating him in the penalty shootout game.
      Joe Weller recently challenged Tara to a skills challengeCredit: Instagram @taramaekirk
      On Instagram Tara boasts 22,000 followersCredit: Instagram @taramaekirk
      Outside of the game, Tara is a rising influencerCredit: Instagram @taramaekirk
      Day job
      Playing for semi-pro Peterborough is a part-time gig for Tara.
      Outside of football, she works in event management – gaining her qualification at Champions UK plc.
      She recently graduated from Loughborough University with a BTEC in business, management, marketing and retailed support services.
      Before that, she worked as a hostess at her beloved Leicester City.
      While one of her first jobs was as a waitress at the Crown Inn pub in Leicestershire.
      Jet-set life
      Regardless of her part-time status, when it comes to holidays Tara certainly enjoys herself.
      This summer, she went exploring Asia.
      She took in Thailand, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka – soaking up the sun on her travels.
      For her day job Tara is an events managerCredit: Instagram @taramaekirk
      Snorkelling fun was had in Thailand
      Sigiriya in Sri Lanka was ticked off as one of the sights Tara visited
      Tara also enjoyed the sights of Istanbul
      Tara looks likely to continue to gain fame as an influencer
      She took in sights including the Sigiriya Rock and Phi Phi islands for some diving fun.
      Earlier in the summer, Tara also visited Istanbul and enjoyed seeing the stunning architecture of the Old City.
      As she continues to gain more fame as an influencer, expect those troops to become even more glam. More

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      Inside world of cigar-smoking drug cheat Jarrell Miller who raps, is heavier than Thor and left Eddie Hearn ‘disgusted’

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      DEONTAY WILDER once revealed he wanted a body on his record, but Jarrell Miller has made a more vicious vow to decapitate his rivals.The two behemoths feature on the same card in the Day of Reckoning, boxing’s most outrageous fight night, put on by the Saudis during Riyadh season.
      Standing at 6ft4 tall and weighing 325 pounds, Jarrell Miller is a beast of a fighter
      Miller is the cigar-puffing villain of the boxing world
      Daniel Dubois and Jarrell Miller square off on December 23Credit: Getty
      While Wilder faces off against Joseph Parker, Miller’s got the more intriguing battle – squaring off against the brawn of Daniel Dubois.
      It’s not the first time the Brooklyn native was lined up to face a Brit.
      Back in 2019, Miller was due to fight Anthony Joshua (who is also involved in the December 23 extravaganza where he will face Otto Wallin) in a clash for AJ’s WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles.
      However, the fight was called off at the eleventh hour after the 35-year-old failed TWO drug tests.
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      Since then, former kickboxer Miller has rebuilt his career and is still unbeaten in his 27 fights.
      Nasty piece of work
      Hatred for your opponent in boxing is nothing new.
      Ahead of their trilogy fight, Deontay Wilder promised to “legally murder” Tyson Fury.
      Fellow American Miller is, it seems, cut from the same cloth.
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      Back in September, he shared a clip of a training montage that saw him knock his sparring partners down on the canvas.
      Impressive as it looked, it was the cigar-chomping star’s words in the caption for the horror video that offered a bigger chill.
      He wrote: “I’m going to decapitate every man that stands before me.
      “This is not a threat, this is a promise.
      “I said it and so it shall be written.
      “No mercy. No retreat. War.”
      He’s a rapper
      Rappers and boxers are often connected.
      Some use hip-hop stars for their ring walk-ins, think when Stormzy rapped out AJ in his 2015 fight with Dillian Whyte.
      Miller shows off his rapping skills
      50 Cent and Jarrell Miller are friendsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bigbabymiller/
      Heavyweight Miller shows off his hulking physiqueCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bigbabymiller/
      But Miller takes it to a whole new level.
      The man nicknamed Big Baby, who is pals with 50 Cent, rapped himself into the ring in a recent fight this year.
      Miller took part in an exhibition bout against Antonio Zepeda, which went the distance.
      However, before he took to the ring the 6ft4in orthodox slugger treated a Miami audience to a glimpse of his rap skills.
      Fans online laughed at the amount of time it took Miller to get to the ring.
      But, you imagine he will tone it down in Saudi Arabia.
      Don’t mention drugs
      Although he’s partial to chuffing on a cigar or two, that can hardly be frowned upon
      But in 2019, Miller tested Eddie Hearn’s patience after failing TWO separate drug tests.
      Two months before he was to step in the ring with Joshua, he tested positive for the performance-enhancing Cardarine.
      Anthony Joshua were due to fight one another in 2019Credit: AP:Associated Press
      The fight was cancelled after Miller failed two drug testsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Eddie Hearn was fuming with MillerCredit: Getty
      Then, just a few days later, he tested positive when a human growth hormone was found in his system.
      The latter killed any chance of a fight happening, and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn was livid.
      He told the Daily Mail: “I can confirm we have been notified of another failed test. I am disgusted.
      “You want to give someone the benefit of the doubt and that was very hard after the first one. To have a second one is disgusting. The sport can have no room for this. 
      “In a way I am happy – it shows the VADA testing works and we have kept him out of the ring.
      “AJ will face any clean fighter and beat him.”
      Miller was slapped with a two-year ban from boxing, and removed from the rankings.
      The likely reunion between Miller and Hearn, who will be in Saudi as AJ’s promoter, could be box office.
      He’s a big lad
      Standing at 6ft4in, Miller is slightly smaller than Dubois – who will have an inch on his foe.
      But, the weigh-in will certainly make interesting viewing.
      When Miller made his comeback last year he topped the scales at a whopping 341 poundsCredit: @juanemorenook
      Miller made short work of Ariel Esteban Bracamonte last year
      While Dubois clocked in at around 233lbs in his last fight against Oleksandr Usyk, Miller will most certainly dwarf that number.
      Last year, ahead of his comeback fight against Ariel Esteban Bracamonte, he cut a completely different figure.
      Miller tipped the scales at an astonishing 341lbs, some two stone heavier than when he was in his prime in 2018.
      He was even heavier than the 335lbs which Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson came in at for his bout with Eddie Hall last year.
      Miller’s continued to remain heavy in the defeats of Derek Cardenas and Lucas Browne – both disposed by knockout.
      Against Zepeda, in that exhibition fight, he came in at a whopping 325lbs.
      Watch out Jake Paul
      Although Miller isn’t afraid to call out British boxers – he’s tried to lure Fury, Whyte and AJ into the ring previously – it’s YouTuber Jake Paul who he is focused on.
      They have beef, after Paul teased him in the run-up to his brother Logan Paul’s match-up against Floyd Mayweather in 2021, however they have sparred together.
      Jake thought he was Money Mayweather’s bodyguard, before asking him repeatedly: “Do you lift?”
      A bemused Miller laughed off the encounter. However, he has since began a campaign to fight Paul.
      On Instagram, he has tagged the social media star on training videos as he chases that fight.
      All we can say is take cover, Jake.
      Miller, who has sparred with Jake Paul, wants to fight the Problem ChildCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bigbabymiller/
      Following a two-year suspension, Miller sparred with Tyson Fury ahead of his fight with Dillian WhyteCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Gargantuan Miller is nicknamed Big BabyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bigbabymiller/ More