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      Meet Dominik Szoboszlai’s model Wag Fanni Gecsek, a former tennis professional who has a business degree

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      HUNGARIAN playmaker Dominik Szoboszlai has made an impressive start to his Liverpool career.And the £60million midfielder, 22, has seemingly had the support of his stunning Wag, Fanni Gecsek.
      Meet stunning Wag Fanni Gecsek
      Fanni is a model and former tennis player
      Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has dated the Hungarian beauty since 2020
      The blonde beauty, also 22, has been cheering him on, while completing her business degree and juggling modelling assignments.
      They reportedly met in 2020, when the talented star was playing for Red Bull Salzburg.
      But she could have been a sports star herself, excelling at tennis as a youngster.
      Budapest beauty
      Fanni was born in Budapest, and had designs of competing on the ATP Tour.
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      From 2017-2019, she starred in various ITF Tournaments and seemed destined for a life on the court.
      However, she has seemingly stepped away from that life and become an influencer.
      Along with model shoots, her social media pages show the glam life she leads.
      From posing with designer handbags to helping her beau celebrate winning a trophy, she makes sure to keep her 65,000 followers updated.
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      Don’t be fooled into thinking Fanni is just a pretty face.
      Recently, she celebrated graduating from the International Business School in her homeland.
      She stayed behind to finish it, as Dominik began his new life at Anfield.
      However, that hasn’t made her less opinionated when it comes to the Reds.
      Talented Fanni played in ITF Tournaments from from 2017-2019
      Since quitting tennis, Fanni has become a social media influencer
      With her good looks, Fanni has taken on plenty of model assignments
      Smart Fanni recently graduated from the International Business School in Budapest
      Lavia diss
      Over the summer, Liverpool were locked in a battle to sign Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia with Chelsea.
      In the end, he opted for a move to Stamford Bridge in a £58million deal.
      The snub was felt by Liverpool fans, and Fanni also couldn’t help putting a sly dig in.
      The 19-year-old has yet to feature for his new club, and one fan took to social media and posted a photo collage of Lavia sitting on the bench, alongside Szoboszlai celebrating for Liverpool.
      Underneath the picture of Lavia, a caption read: “Playing for money.”
      While underneath Szoboszlai’s photo, it read: “Playing for passion.”
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      While she finished her studies in Hungary, Szoboszlai settled in Liverpool
      Fanni has 65,000 followers on Instagram
      Fanni was not afraid to show her feelings towards Romeo Lavia’s Liverpool snub
      Amusingly, supporters noted that Fanni liked the photo revelling in Lavia’s misfortune and her man’s start in the Premier League.
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      I’m a former top footballer who was compared to George Best but I quit at 23 to become a Jehovah’s Witness

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      NOBODY expected Peter Knowles to actually go through with his decision to retire from football aged just 23 in 1969.His club Wolves, for whom he was something of a rising star, kept laying out his kit each day – ready for his return.
      Peter Knowles starred for Wolves in the 1960sCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Knowles gave up football to become a Jehovah’s WitnessCredit: Alamy
      But he never came back.
      Knowles had played four times for England’s Under-23s and had even drawn comparisons with Manchester United legend George Best.
      A trip to the United States to play games on loan at Kansas Spurs would change everything for Knowles, however, when two local Jehovah’s Witnesses knocked on his door.
      “At the time, I was an atheist. I didn’t believe in a God. I was happy to be a professional footballer, to play for Wolves,” Knowles said in 2018.

      “I am not bragging here. But I loved it and I was good at it. One day, two Jehovah’s Witnesses knocked on my door. I said to them: ‘Why did my dad and my two sisters, who’d done nowt wrong, die?’
      “They came in and answered that question. They answered another question and then another I had never got an answer to.
      “That’s how I became a Jehovah’s Witness. If I hadn’t met them I’d have carried on playing football.”
      Upon his return to the UK Knowles went back to Wolves, but his heart was no longer in the beautiful game.
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      Knowles waves goodbye to the Molineux faithfulCredit: Alamy
      The forward had scored more than 60 goals for Wolves by the age of 23Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      He banged in three goals in his side’s opening four games of the 1969-70 season and even had a chance at making Sir Alf Ramsey’s Three Lions squad for the following summer’s World Cup.
      But he abruptly called it quits, giving up football for good.
      Everyone at Wolves thought he’d be back, and even kept contracts for him until he turned 36.
      His brother Cyril, then a star of Bill Nicholson’s Tottenham side, also felt it was only a matter of time – but Knowles held firm.
      NO GOING BACK
      When his former striker partners Derek Dougan and Frank Munro were suspended later that season, Knowles popped into Molineux to grab his old football boots as he prepared to coach local kids.
      Boss Bill McGarry made an impassioned plea for Knowles to return in his old team’s hour of need, and Wolves’ former star was tempted.
      But feeling that he wouldn’t be able to give it all up a second time, Knowles turned his old boss down.
      Rather than return to football, he performed a variety of odd jobs; a milkman, a window cleaner, a tile salesman, an M&S warehouseman.
      While it may seem an extreme career change for most, Knowles has no regrets.
      He continued: “Everybody – the manager, the players, my family, all the Wolves supporters – they all said, ‘He’ll be back in six months.’
      “My family couldn’t cope. My mum was upset, so angry. My brother Cyril (who played for Spurs) said: ‘Give him six months.’ They couldn’t cope.
      “Wolves put my strip out for about a year. Contracts were sent to me for ten years. They thought I’d sign it.
      “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. I’ve never regretted it. Not once.”
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      ‘I’VE DONE ALL THAT’
      Knowles subsequently spent over 50 years preaching the word of God with wife Jean – and he has enjoyed every second.
      “When I was younger I used to do all that, the nightlife, the cars. Well, I’ve done all that,” he added.
      “Basically I work, preach, read the Bible and go to meetings – that’s my life. And I am dead chuffed with it.”
      NOT A LONE WOLF
      Knowles isn’t the only former Wolves player to give up football for the church.
      Striker Richard Leadbeater, who came through the Molineux side’s academy in the 1990s, retired at 26 to become a reverend after studying theology at the University of Brimingham.
      Asked about Knowles by Wolves Heroes, the 42-year-old said: “I think you can be a Christian footballer, just as you can be a Christian lawyer or a Christian professor. But it should change the way you think.
      “You see things through Christian lenses. To get to the top, you have to sacrifice a lot, make it the most important thing.
      “But being Christian is a case of putting others before self, doing things to the honour of Jesus and not yourself.
      I can understand how Peter Knowles feltRichard Leadbeater
      “The amount of time, dedication, energy and ambition to get to the top is very difficult for a serious Christian. You see life as about not being for your own pleasure but about proclaiming a different message.
      “It is possible – and needed – to be a Christian footballer. We need Christians in the football world. We need Christians everywhere. But I can understand how Peter Knowles felt.
      “I had a professional footballer friend in Scotland who stopped because when he played, he could not do it in a Godly way. Of course it may be possible for some.”
      ‘THEY IDOLISED ME’
      Juggling the adulation that came with fame with his faith was something that Knowles struggled to reconcile with.
      He said: “The Bible says ‘All men are created equal’.
      “But when I put a football shirt on, there was a difference. People began to worship me. They idolised me.
      “They treated me differently to an ordinary person. So, I thought: ‘What am I going to do?’
      “The biggest problem as well was becoming a Jehovah’s Witness.
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      “People would say: ‘Why don’t you mix the two?’ I said to them: ‘I can’t. I’ve got to give one up or the other.’ And I decided to give up football.”
      He scored 61 goals in 174 games in total for Wolves – before becoming one of English football’s great “What if?” stories.
      Knowles married wife Jean in 1967Credit: Rex Features More

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      Inside Miami-based investment firm 777 Partners, who are set to buy Everton and have invested in a Hollywood film studio

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      EVERTON are in the midst of a takeover.The fallen Premier League giant’s owners are reportedly ‘close’ to a deal with US investment firm, 777 Partners.
      Josh Wander is one of the co-founder’s of 777 PartnersCredit: AFP
      Entrepreneur Steven Pasko is Wander’s co-partner
      According to Bloomberg, Farhad Moshiri has been locked in talks with the Miami-based company who are desperate to add the prestigious English club to their business portfolio.
      777 Partners already boast several ties in football, including owning 70 per cent of CR Vasco da Gama, which was the biggest transaction in the history of the Brazilian game, as well as Genoa in Serie A.
      They have assets in aviation with low-budget airlines in Canada and Australia.
      But, more glamorously, their investment in Hollywood film studio STX Entertainment has seen them involved in the production of the Oscar-nominated The Irishman and the eagerly anticipated Ferrari biopic.
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      Formation
      777 Partners was formed in 2015 by business entrepreneurs Steven Pasko and Josh Wander.
      They focus their efforts on seven core industries: Insurance, Aviation, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Fintech, Litigation Finance, Private Credit, and Sustainability.
      To date, they have over 50 portfolio companies and operate in over 20 countries around the world.
      But it was sport where they realised they could capitalise financially.
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      Seeing an opportunity in LaLiga, they bought a minority stake at Spanish football club Sevilla in 2018.
      Two years later, they elevated their share to 7.5 per cent. That was just the beginning.
      In 2021, they bought 99.99 per cent of Italy’s oldest club, Genoa in an estimated deal worth around £130million.
      They followed that up with the purchase of a 70 per cent stake in Brazil’s Vasco da Gama.
      That R$700million (around £113million) deal was the biggest takeover in Brazilian football history.
      It valued the club at an astonishing £275million, although they are currently struggling in the Brazilian top flight.
      Belgium’s Standard Liege are 100 per cent owned by 777, while they have a majority ownership of German side Hertha Berlin and a minority stake in Melbourne Victory.
      They faced backlash when they bought France’s third tier side Red Star because of the club’s working-class and left-wing history, and concerns that the club would become a farm team for 777’s other assets.
      Former Genoa coach Alexander Blessin head coach jokes with Pasko and WanderCredit: Getty
      A deal for for Vasco da Gama was the biggest in Brazilian football history
      Elsewhere, their investment in basketball in the UK hasn’t gone unnoticed.
      They bought the London Lions, London’s sole men’s professional basketball team. They then invested £7million for 45 per cent of the British Basketball League.
      Aviation
      While Arsenal and Man City have significant investment from major airlines Emirates and Etihad respectively, 777 Partners have gone down the low-budget route with their investments.
      Their assets in aviation include Canadian company, Flair Airlines who operate with a fleet of Boeing 737’s.
      Australia’s Bonza is another backed by 777, another low-cost carrier who specialise in predominantly serving under-utilised domestic and regional routes within Australia.
      Expect to see one of those airlines pop up as a sponsor on a billboard at Goodison Park or on the famous blue shirt.
      Hollywood
      Last year, by far the most glam of their investments, 777 ploughed money into a Burbank, Hollywood film studio called STX Entertainment.
      STX scored a major worldwide distribution deal for the Oscar-nominated Martin Scorsese flick, The Irishman starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro,
      However, this year they could be set for bigger acclaim.
      Their latest film, the Ferrari biopic, has just earned a seven-minute-standing ovation from an audience at the Venice Film Festival.
      It is already generating plenty of Oscar buzz.
      Flair Airlines boast a fleet of Boeing 737’sCredit: Getty
      Martin Scorsese’s flick The Irishman was distributed internationally by STX Entertainment, backed by 777 PartnersCredit: Splash News
      Ferrari, starring Adam Driver, is already earning critical buzzCredit: Alamy
      Drugs bust
      However, it has not always been plain-sailing for one of the entrepreneurs who fronts the business.
      According to Brazilian outlet O Globo, co-founder Josh Wander was arrested for cocaine trafficking in 2003, when he was a student.
      Police allegedly caught him with 31 grams of the white powder, which he claimed was for him and a friend.
      He was sentenced in 2004 and was released on a long period of parole that ended in 2019, the report revealed.
      In another damning article from Josimar football, there were alarming allegations that 777-affiliated companies have been involved in activities such as kidnapping, predatory lending, and fraud.
      777 Partners have dismissed these claims as “inaccurate and defamatory.”
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      As one of the oldest clubs in the Premier League, Everton deserve a new ownership that will nurture them back to financial health and Premier League stability.
      The test of time will tell if 777 are the right group for the job.
      Josh Wander was arrested for cocaine trafficking in 2003Credit: Getty More

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      Meet England’s rugby Wags including daughter of MOTD pundit who will be cheering team on at the Rugby World Cup 2023

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      THE Rugby World Cup is upon us.England’s rugby team kick off their campaign against Argentina on September 9.
      Meet England rugby’s stunning WagsCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Beautiful Beth Dolling will be cheering on the RosesCredit: Instagram @bethdolling
      Beth is the partner of Marcus Smith
      The squad is currently in turmoil with captain Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola missing the start of the tournament after receiving bans.
      Add to that a dismal run of defeats to Ireland and Fiji that mean the Roses are low in confidence.
      But, there’s plenty of talent in the squad to cause a dent in France.
      Off the pitch, the Wags will be cheering their partners on. From a stunning model to a co-founder of an online community for mums, meet the Wags cheering on our boys…
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      Beth Dolling
      Beautiful Beth, 23, is the girlfriend of Marcus Smith.
      She has appeared in campaigns for online fashion giants PrettyLittleThing.
      She’s also embracing a career as a singer and has an Instagram account dedicated to her music.
      The pair have been together for four years.
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      Hollie Shearer
      Gorgeous Hollie, 28, is the daughter of England legend and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer.
      Like Beth, she is a singer and songwriter – so surely a collaboration is on the cards.
      Hollie Shearer shows off her stunning bikini body to her 83,000 Instagram followers
      Hollie is the daughter of England legend Alan ShearerCredit: Instagram
      Joe Marchant and Hollie Shearer togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/hollieshearer/?hl=en
      She dates Joe Marchant, and they have been together for a year.
      Hollie’s Instagram has drawn 83,000 followers to her account, who are wowed by the incredible lifestyle she lives.
      Olivia Thomas
      Not much is known about very private Olivia Thomas, who is engaged to Harlequins hooker Jack Walker.
      The brunette beauty keeps her cards close to her chest by making her Instagram private.
      Brunette beauty Olivia keeps a private profileCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jwacker96/
      Jack Walker and Olivia recently got engagedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jwacker96/
      However, she appears on Walker’s social media – often looking glam and fashionable.
      They share a dog they affectionately nickname ‘The Queen’, and revealed they are expecting a baby.
      Megan Ely
      Toulouse flanker Jack Willis is in a long term relationship with Meg, who lives in the South of France with her beau.
      They have a son together called Enzo, who was born in 2021.
      Meg Ely lives in the South of France, where her beau playsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/meganely_/?hl=en-gb
      Jack Willis and Meg are in a longterm relationshipCredit: https://www.instagram.com/meganely_/?hl=en-gb
      She is often seen at the Stadium de Toulouse – cheering on Willis and his team.
      No doubt she will be there supporting him in France.
      Annie Knowles
      Sadly, model Annie won’t at this year’s Rugby World Cup.
      The Wag of Sales Sharks star Ben Curry, he is a notable absentee after suffering a hamstring injury.
      Gorgeous Annie Knowles is a model with agencies in London and ManchesterCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anniekknowles/?hl=en-gb
      Ben Curry and Annie pose for a selfieCredit: https://www.instagram.com/anniekknowles/?hl=en-gb
      Annie is signed to J’adore Models in Manchester and BMA models in London.
      Her Instagram is full of glam images showcasing her beauty.
      Michelle Daly
      In 2021, Michelle and Elliot Daly said their ‘I do’s’ in a glitzy wedding ceremony.
      They posted a series of photos of their big day on Instagram, accompanied with the caption: “One month ago today I got to marry my soulmate. 10 years of knowing each other, four years engaged and now finally married.”
      Michelle Daly runs her own photography studio
      Michelle and Elliot Daly got married in 2021Credit: https://www.instagram.com/elliotdaly/?hl=en
      Michelle runs her own photography studio called Michelle Sylvia Photography.
      She is a graduate of the London School of Photography.
      Jessica Lawes
      Jessica is married to Northampton Saints star Courtney Lawes.
      They have four children together, and she is the co-founder of online community The Mum Club, which connects mums to various events close to them.
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      She said on social media: “We honestly can’t believe the journey that The Mum Club has been on.
      “To think we started this driving across the country hosting brunches to 2.5 kids, and now we’ve six kids between the two of us, over 40 franchises, hosted over 500 plus events, a team of seven at HQ and now we’re entering international territory with a franchise opening in Dubai. Madness!”
      Jessica Lawes runs an online community for mums
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      Man City youth stars who starred after leaving the Etihad, from Kieran Trippier to Romeo Lavia, as Cole Palmer is sold

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      MAN CITY’s academy has produced plenty of talented players through the years.Stars like Phil Foden and Rico Lewis have managed to break into the first team and establish themselves under Pep Guardiola.
      Cole Palmer is the latest Man City youngster to leave for pastures new
      Palmer has signed for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Kieran Trippier is now a bonafide Premier League star and England internationalCredit: Rex
      Trippier’s youth career began at CityCredit: Getty
      But some have found themselves on the fringes of the action, and have left the club.
      Cole Palmer is the latest youngster to leave the Etihad, after Chelsea pounced in a £45million deal.
      Palmer, 21, should be buoyed by these success stories who have made the move away from M11.
      Kieran Trippier
      Before he would become an England international and Newcastle star, Trippier spent his youth days at Man City.
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      He was there from the age of nine, appearing in a pre-season friendly in 2009 at the Camp Nou against Barcelona.
      However, after loans at Barnsley and Burnley, the right-back was deemed surplus to requirements .
      In 2012, the Clarets made 32-year-old Trippier’s move permanent for £400,000. Amazingly, City would earn a further £1.3million from a sell-on fee when Spurs signed him in 2015.
      Romeo Lavia
      It was only last summer that City sold the Belgium midfielder to Southampton for £18million.
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      After joining as a 16-year-old from Anderlecht, he would appear just once – in a League Cup tie against Wycombe Wanderers.
      This summer, Chelsea paid a whopping £60million for him, with City reportedly earning 20 per cent in a sell on fee.
      Lavia, 19, is now an international and might have saved the club, who added Mateo Kovačić and Matheus Nunes to their midfield for this season, millions.
      Romeo Lavia starred for Man City’s youth side – winning the Premier League 2 trophyCredit: Getty
      Lavia signed for Chelsea in the summerCredit: Getty
      Michael Olise
      Blink and you might have missed it.
      Not many will know that the speedy Crystal Palace winger, 21, had a year at City’s academy from 2016-17, after failing at Arsenal and Chelsea.
      After he was released, he ended up joining Reading’s Academy scholarship program.
      Olise made his debut for The Royals in 2019, before Premier League Palace bought him for £9million.
      Michael Olise is now hot property at Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Jadon Sancho
      While the jury is still out on his United career, it’s worth remembering that Sancho was one of the most feared wingers in European football at one point.
      He controversially left Man City in 2017 for a reported fee of £8million, and was a pioneer in young players in our country choosing ambition and seeking pastures new overseas for first team football.
      Various issues blighted his progress last season.
      However, in pre-season the 23-year-old’s looked sharp and you wouldn’t put it past him rediscovering his form this term.
      Jadon Sancho quit Man City for first team football overseasCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Sancho is now hopeful of rediscovering his old form at crosstown rivals Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Brahim Diaz
      Diaz’s CV – playing for European giants Real Madrid and AC Milan – is impressive.
      He began in Manchester, after joining the club from Malaga in 2015.
      The attacking midfielder, 24, would play 15 times for the club, before Los Blancos paid £24million for his services.
      After three years on loan with the Serie A giants, he’s back at Madrid and appears to be in manager Carlo Ancelotti’s plans.
      Brahim Diaz came through the ranks at Man CityCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Diaz has worked his way into Carlo Ancelotti’s plans at Real MadridCredit: Rex
      James Trafford
      It’s still early days in his career, but it might prove to be the making of the young goalkeeper.
      Trafford, 20, has already starred for England’s youth teams – saving a stoppage time penalty against Spain in the 2023 Euro U21 final to secure a 1-0 win.
      The 6ft6in shotstopper joined City aged just 12 ,but failed to make a first team appearance.
      A £19million summer move to Burnley has shown what he can do on the Premier League stage – already shining in his first two appearances for the Clarets.
      England U21 keeper James Trafford never got an opportunity at Man CityCredit: Rex
      Burnley have made Trafford their new No1 since signing him in the summerCredit: Getty
      Eric Garcia
      Snatched from Barcelona at 17, La Masia graduate Garcia seemed destined to be a Rolls-Royce in City’s backline.
      He appeared 35 times in all competitions for City from 2018-2021, before refusing to sign a contract extension and returning to the Catalans on a free transfer.
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      Since then, he has been capped 19 times by Spain.
      Garcia, 22, is also a reportedly a target for Arsenal, with manager Mikel Arteta said to be a fan of the centre back.
      Eric Garcia left Man City on a free transfer after refusing a new deal
      Garcia now plays for Barcelona, although he has been linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: Rex More

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      How David Beckham turned Inter Miami into the must-see sports team in the States, with A-list pals flocking to see Messi

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      A TICKET to Inter Miami is the hottest in town.Forget the Dolphins, the Heat or the Marlins – it’s the MLS franchise that is bringing A-listers to their games.
      David Beckham has made Inter Miami the hottest ticket in the States – thanks to Lionel Messi
      Pitchside at the DRV PNK Stadium has become a celebrity affair
      And it’s all because of owner David Beckham, who has had a helping hand by recent recruit Lionel Messi, in bringing the stars through the gates at the DRV PNK Stadium.
      In fact, pitchside at the Fort Lauderdale arena has become the MLS equivalent of courtside at the Staples Center.
      That has made Inter Miami the must-see sports team in the States.
      Beforehand…
      The excitement around Beckham, 48, owning a sports team was enough to attract his celeb pals who offered their support.
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      His product might have been lacking in pizzazz, with early recruits Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi not exactly setting the world on fire.
      But, Becks’ is an extremely well-connected man.
      Curious as to see what all the fuss was about, the rich and famous took in an Inter Miami game.
      Perhaps, they were passing through Florida, or on holiday, but they can say they were there.
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      This goes for Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Olympic legend Usain Bolt.
      Maybe the latter was seeking a contract.
      The fanfare was set.

      A star-studded debut
      While his lightning-delayed unveiling was a damp squib, Messi’s debut against Cruz Azul was the equivalent of an Oscars red carpet that ended with a dramatic Hollywood movie plot twist.
      The star attraction entered the fray in the second half, admittedly very short of match-fitness.
      That didn’t matter. Not for a man of Messi’s class who had to entertain his new fans, with some paying over £1,000 for a ticket.
      Inter Miami owners Jorge Mas, Jose Mas, and David Beckham pose alongside Lionel Messi at his unveilingCredit: Getty
      The Kardashians dropped in to offer the Beckhams their support,Credit: Instagram
      For Kim Kardashian and tennis legend Serena Williams, they had to be there to see Messi’s debut
      Sports pals LeBron James and David Beckham pose for a snap in Fort lauderdaleCredit: Instagram
      Deep into stoppage time, he stood over a free-kick some 30-yards from goal.
      A trademark free-kick followed, driving the fans into ecstasy, Messi’s team-mates wild and securing a win for his new club.
      Right before he made his appearance, Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, Serena Williams, DJ Khaled, Camila Cabello, Rick Ross, Derek Jeter, Diddy, Becky G, and Marc Anthony all watched in expectation of the spectacular.
      Even they were in awe of the Barcelona legend, with some of those whipping their camera phones out to film the moment.
      And it wasn’t a fad
      While his debut was something of make-believe, that enticed the A-listers furthermore.
      You could be fooled into thinking a match against Atlanta United isn’t exactly a glamour tie.
      Tell that to Diddy (again), DJ Khaled (again), Camila Cabello (again), and Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro.
      DJ Khaled and rapper Diddy were seen enjoying Messi’s second game
      DJ Khaled’s son Asahd was overcome with emotion stood next to Lionel Messi
      Camila Cabello snatches a chat with Lionel Messi
      Before the action kicked off, Messi led out his team alongside Khaled’s son, Asahd.
      It was an occasion that was even too much for the boy, who weeped tears of joy to be stood next to his hero.
      Still, those tears would have been wiped as Messi’s second coming inspired a 4-0 demolition of an MLS rival.
      Messi was the architect again, scoring twice inside the opening 22 minutes.
      And he seemingly appeared to be enjoying his new-found status, sharing a chat with singer Cabello during proceedings.
      In recent weeks, Becks’ close pal NFL legend, Tom Brady and producer/rapper Pharrell Williams have also shown their love for Inter Miami.
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      Messi’s Inter Miami odyssey is currently being followed by an Apple TV+ crew, who are watching developments closely.
      Expect it to feature a star-studded line-up, along with the main attraction.
      NFL legend Tom Brady and Pharrell Williams are recent A-listers who have have joined the Inter Miami celebrity fan clubCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami odyssey is being filmed by a Apple TV+ crewCredit: Getty More

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      Strangest cars footballers drive from Djibril Cisse’s snakeskin Cadillac to Stephen Ireland’s bizarre fleet of motors

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      THEY really, really simply cannot help it, can they?We all know footballers are paid ridiculous money in the modern game.
      Former footballer Stephen Ireland is a serial offender when it comes to car crimes
      And, put simply, sometimes footballers have so much they don’t know what to do with it all.
      And that has led to some rather outlandish decisions in the garages over the years.
      Case in point, these car-lovers who seem to deliberately do their best to ruin their class motors with the oddest customising imaginable, or they just have rather unique tastes.
      The likes of Mario Balotelli, Stephen Ireland and Djibril Cisse have all committed crimes against cars.
      But who do you think is the worst offender?
      Join SunSport in giving you the definitive run-down of footballers’ most astonishing-looking cars.
      Let’s start with Stephen Ireland…
      The ex-Stoke City midfielder has always been a little out there with his car choices, as you can see.
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      A pink-trim Ranger Rover did little for his street-cred, while his blue and white resprayed Audi R8 (when he played for Manchester City) was flashy.
      What made his R8 even more ridiculous was its Superman petrol cap! Why?
      He once bought his wife, Jessica Lawlor a £260k Bentley too, paying £1,000 to have the iconic ‘B’ motif on the bonnet changed to her initials.
      The car also featured red leather seats with ‘To Jess, Love from Stephen’ written in stitches on them, as well as hearts stitched on the headrests.
      Over the years, Ireland has splashed hundreds of thousands on garish motorsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The ex-Stoke City midfielder loved customising his carsCredit: Cavendish
      Ireland once got his missus a special £260k BentleyCredit: Eamon and James Clarke
      The trouble with El Hadji Diouf…
      The notorious Senegal star regularly found himself in hot water, whether it was with managers, referees or even the authorities.
      On the pitch, he liked to stand out from the crowd, showing off silky footwork with some crafty step-overs, sometimes bamboozling defenders.
      Off the pitch, he was equally as flamboyant and his gold-plated Cadillac Escalade was an ultimate statement of wealth.
      You could say he acted as inspiration for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who covered his Lamborghini in a gold wrap.
      El Hadji Diouf’s gold-wrapped Escalade was a fright for sore eyesCredit: Alamy
      On the pitch, Diouf was just as controversialCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Go, Go Power Ranger…
      Former Newcastle star Nile Ranger wasn’t afraid to wear his colours on his car.
      He had his own customised Range Rover in white with a black strip running through the middle of it. But that wasn’t why it was offensive to the eye.
      The fact the bad boy swapped out ‘Rover’ on the bonnet for his own surname was a bit too much to take for us.
      Nile Ranger wasn’t afraid to wear his colours on his carCredit: Rex Features
      Ranger’s customised Range even had his name on it
      The gall of Gallas…
      When you’ve got an amazing car – in this case a Mercedes McLaren SLR – its beauty speaks for itself.
      But if you’re ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star William Gallas, you’ll want to add your own personal touch to proceedings.
      He had his £200k-plus car wrapped in chrome, making it look more like a disco ball. What was he thinking?
      William Gallas had his car wrapped in chrome like a shiny disco ball
      Gallas committed a serious hate crime against his Mercedes McLaren SLRCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Must train harder…
      When David James was at Portsmouth, then-manager Tony Adams made a rule that the worst trainer in the squad had to drive a 1992 Robin Reliant the next day to training.
      The ex-England goalie was reportedly behind the wheel most days because he was terrible.
      And over the years, Pompey’s pros threw money at the vehicle to customise it – once making it look like Mr T’s A-Team van!
      When David James was at Pompey he had to drive the club’s Robin ReliantCredit: The Digital South
      Balotelli has balls…
      The controversial Italian striker once asked, ‘Why Always Me?’ on a hidden shirt revealed after he scored against Man Utd for his old club, City.
      And when he was in Manchester, he loved going out – and whether or not he was trying to be inconspicuous with his camouflage Bentley, we don’t know.
      But the garish sight certainly meant he stood out from the crowd.
      It is unclear if Balotelli still owns the garish Bentley after he sold off a load of his supercar collection including a Lamborghini and Ferrari.
      Mario Balotelli’s camo Bentley always caused a stir in ManchesterCredit: Splash News
      Wayne Rooney’s first car…
      Since then, he’s definitely had an upgrade, eh? Over the years, we’ve seen Roon driving a Range Rover, a BMW i8 and even an Audi Q7.
      But when he was a whipper-snapper at Everton, the then-teenager invested in his first car.
      Rooney kept it sensible, getting himself a reliable Ford Ka – the sports model, need we add. Note the personalised reg plate.
      Wayne Rooney’s first car was a Ford Ka
      And finally…
      Djibril Cisse has always been a man who has been out there with his fashion choices.
      The ex-Liverpool striker, who is now a DJ, had a snakeskin wrap on his Cadillac Escalade that took pride of place in his car collection.
      But that wasn’t his ultimate statement of individuality.
      On his Chrysler he had a painting of his daughter, Ilona front and centre on the bonnet.
      As touching a sentiment as it is, it wouldn’t have done much for its re-sell value.
      Djibril Cisse got his Escalade decorated with a snakeskin interiorCredit: YouTube
      French star Cisse also had this paintwork of his daughter on his Chrysler
      Cisse is a big fan of customising his cars
      And Cisse also has a rather unique taste in motors unlike any other footballerCredit: Northpix – England More

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      Meet Nottingham Forest new boy Gonzalo Montiel’s stunning Wag Karina, who celebrated his World Cup win on the pitch

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have a World Cup winner in their squad.Steve Cooper’s side have added Argentina international Gonzalo Montiel for £9.5million from Sevilla.
      Meet the latest Wag to join the Premier League
      Stunning Karina Nacucchio is from Argentina
      Karina is the emotional girlfriend of Nottingham Forest new boy Gonzalo Montiel
      Brunette beauty Karina is proud of her roots and her boyfriend’s success
      The defender, 26, famously scored his country’s winning penalty against France in the World Cup final.
      While last season, he showed a cool head to net ANOTHER decisive spot kick as his former LaLiga club edged out Roma in a shootout.
      Supporting him along the way is his stunning Wag, Karina Nacucchio.
      The busty brunette beauty, 29, joined her boyfriend on the pitch in Qatar and posed with his winner’s medal.
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      And she was moved to tears when he won the Europa League against the Italian side.
      His greatest supporter
      When Montiel shares his delight at joining a Premier League, expect his Wag to chime in with how pride she is.
      Karina has celebrated his career all the way through to when he starred for his first club, River Plate.
      The pair met in Buenos Aires in 2019 and have been inseparable ever since.
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      She moved to Spain when he signed for Sevilla in 2021.
      And she is clearly his greatest supporter.
      Proud Wag
      After Argentina saw off France in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever, Montiel emerged as the hero.
      His calmly taken penalty sealed the win against the Europeans, after the game couldn’t be decided following extra time.
      Karina, from Buenos Aires, met Montiel went he played for River Plate
      Tattooed Karina shows off her amazing bikini body
      Karina has joined Montiel on the pitch for his greatest moments as a playerCredit: Instagram @Nacucchio.karina
      For Montiel and Karina it was a family affair when Argentina won the World Cup
      Montiel held the World Cup in his hands, and was awarded a shiny gold medal.
      Karina didn’t miss out on the moment. She was there, on the pitch and posed with his medal to share the emotional moment with her beau.
      Afterwards, she shared snaps on the Estadio Lusail pitch and declared her happiness.
      She captioned the photos: “This happiness is unexplainable!! This is crazy!!!
      “THANK YOU THANK YOU to life for letting me live this momentwith the love of my life ♥️ ♥️”.
      More tears
      Karina’s emotions got the better of her again when Montiel became a Europa League champion for Sevilla back in June.
      And once again he was the hero, netting the winning penalty in a shootout after an agonising night.
      Montiel helps Karina celebrate her 29th birthday
      Holding back tears, Karina celebrates Montiel winning the Europa League
      Karina and Montiel share a kiss in front of the Europa League trophy
      Karina will be a welcome addition to the Premier League
      She took to the pitch in Budapest to share her delight.
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      Karina posed with the trophy, while giving Montiel a kiss.
      If Forest find themselves in a relegation battle again this campaign, but they survive by the skin of their teeth, expect Karina to cry tears of joy. More