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      England’s Under-17 European Championship winning team from 2010 and where they are now, including an ex-Man Utd star

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      ENGLAND fans might remember 2010 as the year the Three Lions crashed out of the World Cup in the last-16 to Germany on the back of a highly contentious no-goal decision.But that same summer, the Young Lions were victorious at the Under-17 European Championships in Liechtenstein.
      Jack Butland recently signed for Rangers from Crystal PalaceCredit: PA:Press Association
      England’s youth team fought back from a goal down to beat a Spain team featuring the likes of Paco Alcacer and Gerard Deulofeu 2-1 in the final.
      Many of the players in the squad from that day were tipped for big things in the future.
      However, despite their early promise, the starting XI have mostly flopped at senior level. We take a look back at the starters from that May day in 2010 and where they are now.JACK BUTLAND
      Heralded as a potential goalie legend, Butland started off his career at Birmingham before moving to Stoke City in a £3.5million deal.
      He made his full debut for England in a 2012 defeat to Italy – and is still to this day the youngest goalie to ever play for the Three Lions.
      In 2015, he was handed the No1 jersey by Mark Hughes when Asmir Begovic left for Chelsea.
      However, a series of injuries to a bothersome ankle hampered his progress.
      Still only 30, Butland has move to Rangers in Scotland after a spell at Crystal Palace.
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      BRUNO PILATOS
      Originally a promising Middlesbrough full-back, Pilatos signed for Swedish side Ytterhogdal in 2016 after failing to secure first-team football.
      He was released again in 2017, and in 2018 spent two months in Scotland with Livingston FC, according to his LinkedIn page.
      Pilatos was last known to be plying his trade for non-league Bishop Auckland.
      LUKE GARBUTT
      Predicted to be the heir to Leighton Baines, Garbutt was an attacking left-back in a similar mould to the Everton legend.
      But he failed to establish himself with the Toffees, and was sold to Blackpool in 2020.
      He also had several loans with Ipswich Town – and has enjoyed loan spells at Fulham, Wigan and Oxford United in the past.
      Garbutt now plays his football for Salford City.
      Luke Garbutt failed to make the grade at EvertonCredit: Dave Pinegar – The Sun
      NATHANIEL CHALOBAH
      When Chalobah was starring at centre half for England’s U17 team he was a promising Chelsea starlet, alongside brother Trevoh.
      In 2012 he enjoyed a loan at Watford, impressed at Middlesbrough and Reading, which led to a move to Napoli.
      Five years later, upon his return to the Blues, he was sold to Watford.
      Chalobah was signed by Fulham in 2021, before moving to West Brom in the January transfer window.
      Nathaniel Chalobah struggled with injuries at WatfordCredit: PA:Press Association
      ANDRE WISDOM
      The central defender managed to make 22 appearances with Liverpool, often at right-back.
      But it was always going to be a big ask to break into a Reds side brimming with talent.
      He was playing in the Championship with Derby from 2017 after impressing on loan there during the 2013-14 season, but quit the club in 2021 and has been a free agent since.
      Andre Wisdom has been playing in the Championship with Derby since 2017Credit: JOHN CLIFTON
      CONOR COADY
      Coady failed to make the grade at Liverpool.
      However, at Wolves he became a steady Premier League player and captained the side.
      In August 2020 he was called up to Gareth Southgate’s England senior side and went on to be part of the Euros squad.
      Last season, he was loaned out to Everton where he helped the side avoid relegation on the final day of the campaign.
      Leicester recently splashed £7.5million on the centre back, as they look to bounce back from relegation.
      Conor Coady is now captain at WolvesCredit: PA:Press Association
      WILL KEANE
      The Manchester United starlet played three times at Old Trafford, but was never good enough to make the grade.
      Most of his career has been spent plying his trade in the Championship with QPR, Sheffield Wednesday, Preston North End, before he signed for Hull and Ipswich.
      He now plays for Wigan. He has also made himself available for the Republic of Ireland.
      Former Man Utd starlet Will Keane reps Ireland nowCredit: Rex Features
      ROSS BARKLEY
      The cream of the crop after breaking into the Everton side as a teen, Barkley showed flashes of brilliance that saw him compared to Paul Gascoigne.
      Sadly, he never managed to sustain his form with the Toffees, and a move to Stamford Bridge in 2018 for £15million was seen as a chance for him to start afresh.
      He didn’t live up to expectation at Chelsea, and was shipped off to Aston Villa on loan.
      With Dean Smith’s side, the 29-year-old did show glimpses of the old magic, but that failed to earn him a permanent move.
      Nice bought him last year, but he was released by the French club at the end of June.
      Ross Barkley moved to Chelsea in 2018 for £15millionCredit: Alamy Live News
      JOSH McEACHRAN
      Chelsea product McEachran was dubbed a class outfit at youth level for the Blues because of his brilliance on the ball.
      The tidy midfielder managed to play 11 times for the West Londoners, before he was sold to Brentford in 2017 for £750,000. In 2019, he moved to Birmingham for a free transfer.
      He was released at the end of the January transfer window in 2021 and had a spell at Milton Keynes Dons.
      This month, McEachran signed for Oxford United.
      Josh McEachran played 11 times for the BluesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      BENIK AFOBE
      The former Arsenal starlet was once targeted by Barcelona before committing a deal as a youngster with the Gunners.
      Following a series of loans, most successfully at Wolves when they were in the Championship, Premier League Bournemouth paid £10million for Afobe’s services.
      He failed to live up to standards of the top division, and was loaned out to Turkish club Trabzonspor.
      He has since gone on to play for DR Congo, but a spell at Millwall couldn’t reignite his career.
      Afobe has since set up home in Dubai, where he plays for Hatta Club.
      Ex-Arsenal starlet Afobe has found goals hard to come by at the top levelCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CONNOR WICKHAM
      After showing promise with Ipswich in the Championship, the powerful centre forward signed for Premier League Sunderland in a deal worth £12million in 2011.
      In his four years with the Black Cats he struggled for goals – scoring just 15 times in 91 games.
      In 2015, Crystal Palace signed Wickham for £9million – but a serious knee injury put pay to his progress in South London.
      His fall from grace has now seen him play for Milton Keynes Dons, then Forest Green Rovers and recently Cardiff City until the end of the last campaign.
      Connor Wickham celebrates scoring for Crystal PalaceCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Man City star Erling Haaland’s car collection includes a £300k Rolls-Royce, £120k Audi and £120k Range Rover Sport

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      ERLING HAALAND boasts an astonishing car collection for a man who is just 22.The Man City hotshot broke the record for most goals scored in a Premier League last season with 36 league goals, and is said to earn around £400,000-per-week.
      Erling Haaland boasts an amazing car collection
      That allows the Norwegian to enjoy life’s luxuries, including filling his garage with some amazing motors.
      A Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most lavish in his collection – costing £300,000.
      He has also been seen behind the wheel of a Range Rover Sport and Audi RS6 Avant, both costing £120,000.
      His cheapest ride is a £90,000 Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe.
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      While he is currently enjoying a preseason jaunt in Monaco, where he was spotted being driven around in a beautiful Ferrari Monza worth £1.3million.
      It’s fair to say Haaland loves his cars.
      Rolls-Royce Cullinan, £300,000
      Costing a mega £300,000, this is Haaland’s most expensive car.
      The Cullinan is a favourite among sports stars, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Andy Ruiz Jr owning one.
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      It is a giant of a car, reaching 5.3m long, 2.1m wide and 1.8m tall.
      But that’s not to say the 2.6 tonne Cullinan lacks any power.
      Its 6.75-litre twin turbo V12 engine means the giant motor is still capable of hitting 62mph in five seconds with a top speed of 155mph.
      The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is the most expensive in Haaland’s car collectionCredit: Getty
      Range Rover Sport, £120,000
      Another stereotypically footballer’s car, Haaland’s Range Rover Sport is top of the range.
      It features massage electric memory seats and a Meridian sound system.
      Back in 2018, it was the most leased car by Premier League stars.
      A quick glance at Man Utd’s Carrington training ground car park and you will see tons of them.
      Incredibly, it can manage 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 176 mph.
      Haaland has been seen behind the wheel of footballer’s favourite – Range Rover SportCredit: Getty
      Audi RS6 Avant, £120,000
      The RS6 is Haaland’s go-to.
      When he played in Germany for Borussia Dortmund, he had a red one.
      Now he’s playing for Man City, he’s been spotted cruising around the city in a ridiculously trendy Carbon Black performance model.
      A zippy vehicle, it’s capable of reaching 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds.
      The Audi RS 6 Avant costs £120,000Credit: Alamy
      Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe, £90,000
      Just because it is the cheapest in Haaland’s fleet, it doesn’t mean it is the worst.
      This leg roomy Mercedes is the height of luxury in the SUV world.
      At 6ft4in, the forward needs to feel comfy – and with the GLE Couple he’s found his everyday runner.
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      It’s the car Haaland takes to and from training every day.
      And he won’t be late considering it manages 0-60 in 5.2 seconds.
      A £90,000 Mercedes AMG GLE 63 Coupe is the cheapest car in Haaland’s car collectionCredit: Alamy More

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      Lionel Messi owns FOUR apartments worth £15million on Miami Beach but is set to go house-hunting for waterfront home

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      LIONEL MESSI is gearing up for his big move to the MLS.The Argentina World Cup winner, 36, will link up with David Beckham’s Inter Miami in a deal worth £47million-per-year, when his contract expires at PSG on July 1.
      Lionel Messi owns FOUR apartments on Miami Beach
      The most expensive in Messi’s Miami property portfolio is in the Porsche Design TowerCredit: The Mega Agency
      The Porsche Design Tower boasts a lift that takes cars to the floors of the residents’ homeCredit: Getty
      Already, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is on the hunt for a new home.
      According to reports, Messi is eyeing up a waterfront condo for his family, including Wag Antonella Roccuzzo and their brood.
      However, he already has an extensive property portfolio in The Magic City worth £15million.
      This includes an amazing 4,400-square-foot apartment in the exclusive Porsche Design Tower, the entire ninth floor of the Regalia Tower on Collins Avenue and TWO luxury units in the nearby Trump Royale tower.
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      Porsche Design Tower, £7million
      In 2019, Messi paid $9million (£7million) for a beautiful apartment in Sunny Isles Beach in the Porsche Design Tower that was completed in 2017.
      Boasting astonishing views of the coastline, it is branded by the German car manufacturer and is not short of amenities.
      Sitting on the beach, the Porsche Design Tower boasts ocean views
      Inside, the Porsche Design Tower’s penthouses are the height of luxury
      Messi’s four apartments are all within walking distance to one another
      The view of the Atlantic Ocean is unparalleledCredit: The Mega Agency
      The most impressive and original feature is the Dezervator – a one of a kind lift that transports you and your car to your unit.
      Residents have access to a private restaurant, chilled wine lockers, and an outdoor lounge facing the Atlantic Ocean.
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      While there is a floor in the building dedicated to a private cinema, golf simulator and racing simulator.
      There’s also 24-hour security, a heated swimming pool, gym and spa.
      It has been reported around 20 billionaires have homes there.
      Regalia Tower, £6million
      Two years after splashing the cash on his Porsche Design Tower abode, Messi flexed his wealth by paying £6million for a bigger property just a few doors down.
      Only 39 residencies are available in the Regalia Tower, which makes it incredibly exclusive.
      Reports suggested that Messi bought the entire ninth floor of the tower.
      That amounts to over 5,500-square-feet of space, meaning its huge.
      The apartment boasts four bedrooms and several bathrooms, while the decor is said to be second-to-none.
      In 2021, Messi splashed £6m on an apartment in the RegaliaCredit: The Mega Agency
      Messi’s Regalia residence is his biggest – with 5,500-square-feet of spaceCredit: The Mega Agency
      The sky high tower boasts incredible views of Miami’s coastline
      Only 39 residencies are available which makes the Regalia super exclusiveCredit: The Mega Agency
      It was reported Messi bought the entire ninth floor of the RegaliaCredit: The Mega Agency
      Think Italian marble, fine woods and a wine cooler that can house a thousand bottles.
      The residents also have a choice of six swimming pools to use, a spa, fitness centre, yoga studio, children’s playhouse, chef’s kitchen, and a champagne bar.
      Rent costs a reported £31,000-per-month.
      Trump Royale, £800,000 each
      Also on the Capital of Cool, and again just a few doors down from the Regalia Tower, is the Trump Royale.
      Little is known about the two purchases the ex-Barcelona man made in the building on the 40th and 43rd floor.
      But, it has all the amenities of a five-star hotel.
      Inside, you”ll find concierge services, travel reservations, catering, chauffeur services, and an upscale business centre.
      Messi owns two apartments in Trump Royale
      Messi spent £1.6m on two properties on the 40th and 43rd floor
      They will prove handy when he moves to MiamiCredit: The Mega Agency
      The Trump Royale is found on Collins Avenue, also known as the Capital of Cool
      Messi’s oceanside apartments are not enough – with the Inter Miami star planning on buying a new propertyCredit: The Mega Agency
      However, there’s less privacy – meaning they were always bought as more of an investment.
      The 55-story building has 278 luxurious units.
      And the one he rented…
      In 2021, Messi rented a beautiful four-story Biscayne Keys home for £200,000-per-month during the Copa America.
      It is likely this is the blueprint for what the forward is looking for in a new home.
      That property sat on the waterfront, and had an infinity pool, a boat dock, and an extensive roof terrace.
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      With five bedrooms, it was more of a family home than the apartments he already owns and gave him a taste of what Miami life could feel like.
      Add to that buzzing social scene, A-list celebrities Gisele Bundchen, Tom Cruise, Cindy Crawford, Shakira and more, Messi will be in good company.
      During the Copa America, Messi rented this stunning Biscayne Bay abodeCredit: The Mega Agency
      The five bedroom pad cost a whopping £200,000-per-month to rentCredit: The Mega Agency
      Messi is looking for a family home with waterfront views like the one he rented in 2021Credit: The Mega Agency More

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      Mason Mount was determined to succeed John Terry at Chelsea after his dad told him to leave but now wants Man Utd switch

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      MASON MOUNT was determined to become a Chelsea legend like John Terry when he was a teenager, but now he is seeking a new challenge.It was 2014 and Mount, one of the most sought after 15-year-olds in the country, had to choose between a scholarship with the Blues and a raft of tempting offers to leave.
      Mason Mount has starred for Chelsea since 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mount lifts the Champions League trophy alongside dad Tony in 2021Credit: Getty
      Uncles, aunts and grandparents offered advice to the talented teenager after dad Tony called a family meeting at their Portsmouth home.
      “I told Mason I thought he needed to move on to get the best opportunity,” Tony told SunSport.
      “I said, ‘No one at Chelsea’s academy has got into the first-team since John Terry — what chance have you got?’
      “Mason shot back, ‘I’ll be the next one.’ He said, ‘I’m not leaving Chelsea, it’s my club. I’ve been here since the age of six and I’m going all the way.’”
      Nine years on and Mason — so named by his mum as it means ‘man of stone’ — fulfilled that promise, having made himself a regular for the Blues, winning the Champions League for his club and starring for England at the Euros and the World Cup.
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      Sat in the garden of his Waterlooville home, Tony flicks through photographs on his iPhone which highlight his son’s rise.
      The snaps show him signing for Chelsea aged eight, bonding with best mate Declan Rice, representing England Under-21s and winning the 2018 player of the year at Vitesse Arnhem in Holland while on loan.
      But a photograph of a two-year-old Mason in the arms of his dad, who was a non-League manager in 2001, shows where his footballing education began.
      Mount vowed to become the first academy product since John Terry to make it in the first-teamCredit: Supplied
      An eight-year-old Mount joins ChelseaCredit: Tony Mount
      Mount, aged two, would watch his dad’s non-League side Havant Town
      Mount, with dad Tony, signing with Vitesse Arnhem in Holland on loan in 2017Credit: Tony Mount
      Tony, then boss of Havant Town, said: “I’m old-school and Mason has sat in dressing rooms with me kicking cups and doors while we’re 3-0 down at Kettering, and the language has been blue.”
      In 2004, Tony took a five-year old Mason to a club in Farnham for his first experience of playing on grass.
      “They started age six and Mason was five,” the father-of-four said. “I took him over there and they said, ‘He’s a bit small. Is he six?’ I said, ‘Yeah!’
      “Within two sessions he was playing with the Under-8s and dribbling round all of them.”
      Chelsea quickly spotted his talent. Mason was training with the Blues as well as the club his family raised him to support, Portsmouth.
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      So when a friend invited them to rivals Southampton, so coaches could assess their trialists against a Chelsea player, the future starlet was hesitant.
      Tony said: “We were driving there and Mase said, ‘I won’t have to wear that shirt will I?!’ It’s embedded in him. I said he’d just have a bib on.
      “They split the boys into four teams and took them away to get changed. The first team came out wearing black, another in blue and then another in yellow.
      “I’m looking for Mason and thinking, ‘Please don’t come out in red and white! PLEASE don’t come out in red and white!’ And he’s come out in this red and white kit with a face like thunder.
      “He’s going ‘Dad! Dad!’ and pointing at the shirt. He played like a man possessed that night because he was so unhappy about this kit. He scored 14 goals.”
      Mount’s dad Tony told SunSport about his son’s rapid rise at ChelseaCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      Mount became best mates with West Ham’s Declan Rice, left, in Chelsea’s academyCredit: Tony Mount
      Rice and Mount’s friendship endured as the two holidayed togetherCredit: Instagram @masonmount10
      Despite attempts by Saints and Pompey to sign Mount, it was too late. He’d fallen in love with Chelsea.
      He signed with the Blues aged eight and met fellow England international Rice at their Cobham academy. The duo quickly became inseparable.
      Tony, now a partner in an electronics manufacturer, said: “When Declan got released aged 14, we were all devastated. [Mason’s mum] Debbie was in tears and Mason was gobsmacked.
      “One minute you’re there and had been with Declan since the age of seven, travelling across Europe with the family and holidaying together, and all of a sudden he’s gone.
      “Declan is very strong mentally and got what he deserved at West Ham.”
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      It was at the academy that Mason first met Jody Morris, Lampard’s assistant at Derby and then Chelsea.
      Former midfielder Morris was manager of the youth team when Mason stepped up. He thrived off Morris’ old-school approach and was appointed captain.
      Tony said: “I asked Mason about Jody and he said, ‘Dad, he’s very good. He’s a tough taskmaster, I love him and if I do something well he wants me to do it better.’”
      So when Morris called in 2018 to say Lampard wanted to meet, he jumped at the invite.
      Mount signed a five-year deal at Chelsea last summerCredit: PA:Press Association
      Mount signed a five-year deal at Chelsea in 2019. Both father and son travelled up to a London hotel and listened to Lampard’s pitch about going to Derby.
      “Talk about inspired! I wanted to play for Frank after that,” Tony said, laughing.
      “Frank was brilliant, explaining what he could give Mason. He knew him inside-out, was talking about games he’d watched Mason play.
      “We spoke to Steven Gerrard about going to Rangers, too, and he was similar: ‘I’ve watched Mason, know him and want him to come on a journey with me.’
      “Frank said the same: ‘Come with me and be my player, you’ve got everything I love.’
      “I said to Mason, ‘Don’t rush into it, we’ve got to think about it. I like Werder Bremen, and Norwich was a good meeting.’ He said, ‘No, Dad. I’m going to Derby. I want to work for Frank Lampard.’”
      Mount scored nine goals and got four assists at Pride Park, where he formed a strong bond with the Chelsea legend.
      And Mount asserted himself on the Blues’ first team after being handed his opportunity by his mentor Lampard and he went on to succeed under the management Thomas Tuchel, winning the Champions League.
      However, the 2022-23 campaign wasn’t so successful.
      Chelsea ended the season 12th in the Premier League table and without any silverware.
      And new Mount is on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge.
      Man Utd have been pushing to sign the midfielder this summer, but they have seen three bids – with the latest totalling £55million – rejected.
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      Meet Juliette Pastore, the stunning Wag of Newcastle new boy Sandro Tonali, who designs clothes and is Instagram model

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      NEWCASTLE are beginning to develop their own Italian makeover.The Toon have signed Sandro Tonali, who is their latest big-money acquisition, in a deal worth £65million.
      Meet Juliette Pastore who is the girlfriend of Newcastle new boy Sandro TonaliCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Beautiful Juliette is an Instagram model and fashion designerCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Tonali and the stunning beauty have been in a on-off romance since 2019Credit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      He could be joined by fellow Italy international Nicola Barella, who has also been linked with a move to the Premier League giants.
      Joining Tonali on his journey will be his stunning partner, Juliette Pastore.
      She is a total fashionista, boasting underneath her Instagram name: “Bad vibes don’t go with my outfit.”
      The beautiful Wag, 24, also designs her own clothes, modifying second hand clothes with her company, Juliette.24 Club.
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      Brescia babe
      Juliette and Sandro reportedly began dating in 2019 in Brescia.
      It was the year that the 23-year-old midfield playmaker broke into the Brescia team and his football career blossomed.
      The pair are believed to have briefly split, before rekindling their romance in 2021.
      Again, that was the same year Tonali achieved another landmark in his career – signing for boyhood club AC Milan.
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      But Juliette is far from happy to be called a footballer’s Wag.
      Responding to a troll who labelled her such, she replied on Instagram: “I reply to this message because maybe he has recently followed me and sees me as the girlfriend of a football player.
      “When I was 14-15 I started working in a shop in Brescia, I was advertising and I was paid regularly.
      “Getting lost and then finding each other again. There are loves that go around the world, immense turns, only to return even more beautiful.”
      Juliette has 124,000 followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Social media influencer Juliette loves showing off her amazing lifestyleCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Juliette does not like to be referred to has a footballer’s partnerCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Like Tonali, Juliette grew up in BresciaCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      She’s in fashion
      Juliette has amassed 124,000 followers on Instagram, who will be drawn to her epic lifestyle and fashionable outfits.
      When she wasn’t at the San Siro, wearing an AC Milan jersey and cheering her beau on, she was taking in events like the opening of jewellery shop, or modelling in paid partnerships for brands including Intimissimi.
      She also appeared on the front cover of various magazines.
      However, it’s her passion for design over being an influencer that shows off her ambition.,
      Juliette runs her own clothing label called Juliette.24 Club.
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      She specialises in taking old and vintage clothing and customising it.
      As a sideline that should help her fit in with Newcastle’s Wags, and settle in to life at the Toon.
      Aside from modelling, Juliette has an interesting sidelineCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Stunning Juliette boasts her own clothing lineCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Fashionable Juliette modifies vintage clothingCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore
      Juliette will swap her AC Milan top for a Newcastle one next seasonCredit: instagram @ juliette_pastore More

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      Chelsea new boy Nicolas Jackson is called ‘next Neymar’ in Senegal and hit rich scoring form to seal £30m transfer

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      NICOLAS JACKSON has got his big move to the Premier League.The 22-year-old talent, born in Gambia but plays his international football for Senegal, has agreed to sign for Chelsea.
      Frees-coring Nicolas Jackson has joined Chelsea for £30millionCredit: Getty
      Blessed with fine dribbling skills and pace, Jackson has been compared to NeymarCredit: Getty
      The Blues will pay Villarreal £30million for the 6ft2in forward, who should offer plenty of goals.
      He was handed his professional debut by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, when the Spaniard coached the La Liga club.
      While in Africa, his sudden rise has seen him called the ‘Next Neymar’ for the skills he has at his disposal.
      However, he could have been on our shores as early as January.
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      Bournemouth had agreed a deal, for the move only to fall through at the final hour.
      Rapid rise
      As a youth, Jackson played for Senegalese team Casa Sports.
      He had one season with the top flight side, before Villarreal snapped him up in 2019 and the attacker began training with their U19 team.
      An initial struggle, it was believed the youngster would benefit from first team football
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      Jackson spent the 2020-21 season on loan at second division Mirandes, scoring his first professional goal against against CD Castellón in a 1-1 draw a month after his arrival.
      It was his only goal of the campaign, one in which he played 16 times.
      Seeing he was beginning to settle in, Villarreal moved Jackson to their reserve team, where he became the main man scoring seven goals to help the team achieve promotion to the second tier.
      In 2021, he was handed his La Liga debut by Unai Emery who knew he had a talent on his hands.
      “He is a player who is in the process of growing.There are times when some players have to go elsewhere to grow, but we are betting on him because his contribution is very high,” Emery said at the beginning of last season.
      “He must get experience in front of goal and this is a learning process. We need to establish young players and we want to bet on them.”
      Unai Emery gave Jackson his big break at VillarrealCredit: PA
      Villarreal fans took to Jackson this season, after he produced goalscoring heroicsCredit: Getty
      Youngester Jackson was born in Gambia but represents SenegalCredit: Instagram @_jacksonnj11
      And he didn’t disappoint…
      The 2022-23 season was Jackson’s breakout year.
      After forcing his way into the first team, he contributed a staggering 18 La Liga goal contributions.
      Following an injury in March, he returned in April and May to score nine goals across two months.
      A combination of quick feet, impressive dribbling skills and an eye for goal made him an impressive commodity.
      It also led to plenty of comparisons in his playing style.
      He was labelled the ‘Next Neymar’. Others said he was similar to Sadio Mane. Both superstars of the game. Both you would be happy to named alongside.
      Senegal boss Aliou Cisse called Jackson up to his squad for two friendlies – just two months before the World Cup.
      Jackson was selected as a wildcard for Senegal in the 2022 World CupCredit: Getty
      Forward Jackson made his full debut in Qatar against the NetherlandsCredit: Getty
      Impressed, he selected him as a wildcard for Qatar, where he made his full international debut in the defeat to Netherlands in their opener.
      Premier League could have come sooner
      After the World Cup, and before he exploded into life in La Liga, Jackson was almost a Bournemouth player.
      The South Coast club had settled on a £22.5million deal, with a contract all agreed upon.
      But, the move would collapse at the last-minute.
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the move was shelved after Jackson failed a medical.
      Doctors determined he would be out of action until March 10 with a hamstring injury – not the expected February 10 return date.
      With Bournemouth fighting for their safety, the Cherries didn’t want to take that gamble going into the final months of the season.

      Jackson nearly moved to the Premier League in January, before failing a medical
      Jackson is well and truly in the driving seat with his career after joining the BluesCredit: Instagram @_jacksonnj11
      Their loss was Villarreal’s gain as the young striker struck a rich vein of goalscoring form.
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      Jackson ended the season on fire, with nine league goals in eight matches as Quique Setien’s Villarreal secured a Europa League spot.
      After an outstanding finish to his season in Spain, Jackson will be ready to hit the ground running under Mauricio Pochettino when he links up with his new team-mates.
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      Inside Arsenal-bound Kai Havertz’s car collection, including a £130k Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 and a £90k Range Rover Sport

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      GERMAN star Kai Havertz is on the move.The forward is Arsenal-bound with the Gunners agreeing a proposed £65million deal with Chelsea.
      Kai Havertz boasts an impressive car collection
      The 24-year-old is now scheduled for a medical and expected to sign a contract worth over £200,000-per-week.
      It’s a salary that will allow him to add to his already impressive car collection.
      Here are the motors that decorate Havertz’s garage so far…
      Audi Q7, from £63,575
      A fan of SUV’s, Havertz splashed the cash on a Q7 when he first arrived on our shores.
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      It’s a favourite of ex-Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, who both have one.
      Powered by a 4.0-litre V8 petrol, it produces 500bhp and a vast 770Nm of torque.
      It’s capable of going from 0-62 mph in as little as 5.9 seconds.
      An Audi Q7 was Havertz’s first motor when he arrived on our shores
      BMW X5, from £66,230
      Keeping faith in German machinery, Havertz also has BMW’s famous 4×4.
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      The X5 is the perfect motor to stretch his 6ft3in frame after a day of training.
      It’s a bit zippier than the Audi – reaching 0-62 mph in 3.9 to 6.1 seconds.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Xabi Alonso were all fans.
      Havertz kept his faith in Germany machinery by adding a BMW to his fleetCredit: https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/x-models/X5/2023/bmw-x5-overview.html
      Range Rover Sport, from £82,000
      The go-to for any respectable football, Range Rover Sport is the most popular car in football circles.
      Falling into that stereotype is Havertz, although you can forgive him because it’s a mark of luxury.
      Starting at £82,000, depending on modifications, the Range Rover Sport can cost well over £100,000.
      It does 0-62 mph in 3.9 to 6.6 seconds.
      The Range Rover Sport is the most popular car in football circles
      Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, from £127,870
      Saving the best to last, the G Wagon is the ultimate status symbol for the rich and famous.
      It is, without doubt, the finest SUV on the market. Certainly one of the most luxurious.
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      Regular G63’s come with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 engine that makes 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.
      The 0-62 mph varies from 4.5 seconds to 6.4 seconds.
      A Mercedes-Benz AMG 63 is the most expensive motor in Havert’s collectionCredit: Auto Trader More

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      Inside Wanda Nara and Mauro Icardi’s on-off love story, from sex 12 times a day to breaking up before happy reunion

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      WANDA Nara and Mauro Icardi’s marriage has had more twists than a South American soap opera.The footballer, 30, and his super agent Wag, 36, are seemingly happier than ever, but it’s been a turbulent few years.
      Wanda Nara’s on-off romance to Mauro Icardi has dominated the gossip pagesCredit: Instagram @wandanara
      Nara shows off a new sparkler as their romance appears very much back on
      They appeared to be finished for good, when the blonde beauty announced their separation in December, following a make-or-break holiday in the Maldives.
      The pair also began seeing other people, with Wanda hooking up with a rapper and Mauro cosying up to a stunning Turkish actress.
      But their relationship is now stronger than ever, with Wanda showing off a new ruby and diamond ring and the Argentinian striker leaning into to her for a kiss.
      Their romance began in controversial style…

      Backstabbing
      Before she got together Mauro, Wanda was married to former Sampdoria star Maxi Lopez.
      Icardi arrived at the Serie A club in 2011, where he was warmly welcomed by his fellow countryman and his wife.
      They went on family holidays and struck up a firm friendship, however by 2013 Lopez and Wanda’s marriage hit the rocks.
      Soon after, Icardi and Wanda were an item, with rumours alleging that they were having an affair behind Lopez’s back.
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      But Mauro denied the accusation. “I was a friend of the couple, an acquaintance, and it was all very normal,” he said.
      “After that, Wanda split up and we kept in contact, and it just happened.”
      Wanda sung from the same hymn sheet.
      “After the divorce, I had gone back to live in Argentina and already had the kids registered for the new school year,” she said.
      “I had to come back to Milan to finalise some paperwork and he offered to lend me his car, leaving me the keys to his house, too.
      “He asked if I wanted to have dinner with him, but the fridge was empty. I knocked up some pasta and the rest just happened spontaneously.”
      Wanda, ex-husband Maxi Lopez and Mauro Icardi used to go on holiday togetherCredit: Instagram
      Nara was accused of cheating on Lopez with Icardi
      Getting steamy
      A physical attraction clearly pulls these two together.
      After complaining that she was sexually starved by Lopez during their marriage, Wanda has been very open about her love life with Icardi.
      She boasted about her prowess between the bed sheets in 2021 with a Valentine’s Day message about how she likes to look after her man.
      She wrote: “Saint Valentine is….cooking for your love every day, waiting for him with the best steak sandwich prepared by me at 3am after a match…or simply going down to the kitchen in the early hours and preparing the best sandwiches in the world with chicken and avocado…making your favourite deserts in the afternoon…and being the best in bed.”
      Former Italy defender Daniele Adani also dished the dirt on a rumour he heard that Icardi and Nara have sex up to 12-times-a-day on Christian Vieri’s Twitch channel.
      While, when she was bashed by trolls online she said she performs oral sex on Icardi every night.
      On social media they often post steamy and intimate photos together.
      Mauro and Wanda often shared risque snaps on Instagram of their steamy romance
      Wanda shut down a social media troll by revealing she gave Mauro oral sex daily
      It was reported that Wanda and Mauro were having sex up to 12 times a dayCredit: Instagram @mauroicardi
      Infidelity
      In 2021, the wheels appeared to come off when Wanda went on a rant about an alleged infidelity in their marriage.
      The buxom beauty angrily tweeted: ‘Another family that you have ruined for a s***”, she began.
      She then unfollowed Icardi on Twitter, before admitting she had split from him to a friend over a cheating storm.
      Wanda’s “I’ve separated” message went viral after it was shared by Argentine showbiz journalist Ker Weinstein, who is reportedly ‘close’ to her.
      Ker published the note which was reportedly sent to her privately by Paris-based Wanda and wrote alongside it: “‘Bomb’. Mauro and Wanda separated. A real shame. I hope they patch things up. There’s a woman who’s the third party in discordance. I’m in shock.”
      Wanda also appeared to confirm she blames actress Maria Eugenia Suarez for trying to snatch Icardi from her, with the two allegedly texting one another.
      Suarez has been widely identified as the “third party in discordance” in Argentine media, however the model herself denies the claims, saying: “I have no idea where all this came from. Whoever it may be. I don’t even know them. I myself have just separated.”
      Model Maria Eugenia Suarez was suggested as the ‘third party’ that Icardi was texting – however she has denied this
      Mauro then began dating Devrim Ozkan, second from the right
      Devrim is a famous actress in TurkeyCredit: INSTAFRAM @devrimozkan
      Wanda announced her relationship with L-Gante on social media, with Mauro calling her a ‘laughing stock’Credit: Instagram
      L-Gante is an Argentinian rapper, some 13 years Wanda’s juniorCredit: AFP
      Breaking up and moving on
      Last year, with trouble in paradise, the pair announced a (what appeared to be) a final break up.
      The previous year trying to patch up their differences, including a luxurious holiday in the Maldives, wasn’t enough to save their marriage.
      Back in October, Wanda was spotted getting very intimate with toyboy pop star L-Gante, also from Argentina in a music video.
      Mauro was furious. He called her a “laughing stock”.
      It was released after she was seen kissing the rapper in a bowling alley, sparking rumours they were together.
      Mauro, himself, was keen to move on. On loan at Galatasaray, he met stunning Turkish actress Devrim Ozkan and they were believed to have began courting.
      She was spied at several Galatasaray matches, while she also posed for a picture with ex-Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira on a night out.
      It was seemingly the nail in the coffin of ‘Wandauro’.
      But wait…
      Wanda’s latest Instagram post suggests the spark is back, if it ever went out at all.
      Celebrating their union, perhaps, she can be seen showing off a brand new ring on her wedding finger.
      Wanda and Mauro appear happier than ever
      Gorgeous Wanda has seemingly settled her differences with Mauro and is looking forward to the futureCredit: Instagram
      Dressed in a black top with a gold necklace around her neck, the gorgeous model flashes the large ruby and diamond sparkler on her as her partner goes in for a kiss.
      But one of her 16.4m followers was having none of it as they posted a cutting comment.
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      They wrote: “Wan ur relationship is more unstable than the economy.”
      Time will tell if this ‘promise’ ring keeps them together forever. One thing is for sure, you can barely keep them apart. More