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      Meet Man City and Arsenal’s Wags, from a British Airways flight attendant to a reality TV star, as the teams face off

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      ALL eyes will be on the Premier League’s biggest game of the season on Wednesday at the Etihad.Man City play Arsenal in a crucial match that could have huge significance in where the title ends up.
      Ines Tomaz will be cheering on Man City
      Tomaz with her partner Bernardo SilvaCredit: Instagram
      The hosts know a victory would put them in pole position for their third consecutive championship in a row.
      While a Gunners win would reignite their challenge, after stumbling of late.
      Glued to the action, like the rest of us, will be the team’s amazing Wags.
      From a flight attendant to a reality TV star, here’s the beauties who will be watching the drama unfold – starting with the hosts…
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      Ines Tomaz/Bernardo Silva
      Model Ines Tomaz, 24, and Silva met in 2020 and announced their engagement just two years later.
      She has amassed over 100,000 followers on Instagram.
      She often posts pictures of her in swimwear on the platform and likes to promote brands that are friendly to the environment.
      Ines is currently signed to NXT management, a modelling agency based in Portugal.
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      Sasha Attwood/Jack Grealish
      Sasha Attwood is a model and influencerCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      Attwood is the longterm girlfriend of Jack GrealishCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sasha__rebecca/?hl=en
      Sasha’s stock rose when partner Grealish signed for Man City for £100million.
      The 26-year-old is a model and influencer, who has starred in huge ad campaigns.
      Most recently, she scored a massive deal with online fashion retailer boohoo.
      And she appeared to drop a massive hint to Jack about their future – modelling a range of maternity wear.
      Taylor Ward/Riyad Mahrez
      Taylor Ward starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire
      Riyad Mahrez and Ward got secretly married last year and had a baby together

      Man City vs Arsenal – all you need to know ahead of the massive Premier League showdown.
      Reality TV beauty Taylor, 25, ‘secretly married’ Mahrez last year, according to reports.
      She appeared in Real Housewives of Cheshire alongside her mum Dawn and former footballer dad Ashley Ward.
      Taylor, 24, was once linked to City legend Sergio Aguero, before she began dating Mahrez – who popped the question with a £400,000 ring in 2021 on a romantic holiday in Mykonos.
      Last year they welcomed a daughter together called Mila.
      Isabel Haugseng Johansen/Erling Haaland
      Isabel Haugseng Johansen is the reported girlfriend of Erling Haaland
      Haaland met Isabel when he played for ByrneCredit: Alamy
      The pair, who keep their relationship hush-hush, were recently spotted in London’s West End together.
      The 19-year-old brunette is a footballer herself, having played for Byrne in Norway where she met hotshot Haaland.
      The pair grew up together at the club’s academy and it’s believed they began dating during his time at Dortmund.
      Sara Arfaoui/Ilkay Gundogan
      Sara Arfaoui sparked fury when she slammed the Manchester restaurant sceneCredit: Instagram
      Ilkay Gundogan and Sara married in 2022
      Italian model Sara, 28, met Man City star Ilkay Gundogan in 2021.
      They were engaged later that year, before marrying last year in a private ceremony.
      Sara was born in France but moved to Italy when she was young, where she worked as a TV presenter.
      She once sparked fury when she called the Manchester restaurant scene “horrible”.
      Georgina Irwin/Aaron Ramsdale
      Georgina Irwin is a flight attendant and has worked for British Airways
      Aaron Ramsdale and Irwin got engaged last year
      Georgina, 27, met goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in 2019, and they have since become engaged.
      The blonde stunner is a flight attendant who has worked with British Airways.
      She has since become a huge favourite on social media and boasts over 18,000 followers.
      Georgina loves travelling – often sharing glam photos lapping up the sun at go-to destinations like Miami Beach or Tulum in Mexico.
      Vlada Zinchenko/Oleksandr Zinchenko
      Vlada Zinchenko is now an avid Arsenal fan after her husband moved to the Gunners from Man CityCredit: Instagram
      Vlada is a TV reporter for the Ukraine’s Premier League coverageCredit: Instagram
      Beautiful Vlada, 27,  is a TV presenter and journalist in Ukraine for their Premier League coverage.
      Back in 2020, she caused a stir when she criticised Pep Guardiola’s tactics following a shock Champions League elimination to Lyon.
      But since her husband swapped City for Arsenal, she’s become an avid Mikel Arteta fan.
      Don’t expect her to get booed by the home support.
      Gabrielle Figueredo/Gabriel
      Brazilian beauty Gabrielle Figueredo shows off her amazing bikini body
      Figueredo is married to Arsenal ace GabrielCredit: Instagram
      Gabrielle, 25, was born in Rio de Janeiro, and comes from a religious family.
      But that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing a career in modelling – often showing off her curves in an array of bikinis on social media.
      Gabrielle has her own fashion brand and is a make-up and beauty expert.
      She is popular on Instagram – having amassed over 100,000 followers.
      Milly Adams/Ben White
      Milly Adams is a model from Hertfordshire
      Adams is engaged to Arsenal defender Ben White
      Last summer, romantic White got down on one to propose to goddess Milly, 25.
      A model from Hertfordshire, she graduated from Nottingham Trent University.
      Their whirlwind romance began last year, when they showed their love for one another with matching ‘I Love You’ wrist tattoos.
      Her Instagram is full of adventure and romantic getaways with the defender.
      Tolamo Benson/Bukayo Saka
      Tolami Benson is Bukayo Saka’s rpeorted girlfriendCredit: Instagram
      Benson joined Saka at the World Cup in Qatar to cheer him onCredit: PA
      Saka is believed to be in a relationship with Tolami Benson, who at 22 is one year old than her footballer beau.
      The pair are thought to have started dating in late 2020 but have kept their relationship secret until recently.

      They do not share pictures of them together, and don’t even follow each other on social media.
      However, she was spotted alongside Three Lions Wags in Qatar for last year’s World Cup. More

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      Meet Lewis Hamilton’s best friend Miles Chamley-Watson, who partied at Coachella with the F1 Ace and is an Olympic hero

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      EVERY man needs a wingman.For Lewis Hamilton, that guy is fencing star Miles Chamley-Watson.
      Best friends Lewis Hamilton Miles Chamley-Watson cut fine figures at the Met GalaCredit: Getty
      Hamilton and Chamley-Watson were recently spotted at the Coachella festivalCredit: Instagram
      The 33-year-old was born in London, but competed in the Olympics for the USA, where he has mostly lived.
      Recently, the racing driver and his best buddy, a 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, were spotted in the dessert enjoying the festivities of the Coachella music festival.
      A trendy pair, they are also regulars at the Met Gala in New York, where they rub shoulders with other celebrities and fashionistas from around the globe.
      But while we know so much about Hamilton, Chamley-Watson remains somewhat more of a mystery.
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      SunSport looks into the seven-time F1 champion’s friendship with the renowned fencer, as well as tell you a little bit about who he is.
      Sporting prowess
      Chamley-Watson has scored plenty of success in the world of fencing.
      Born in London, he moved to the US when he was eight and took up the sport he would later make his name in at the Knox School just a year later.
      It shaped his formative years, earning him a scholarship to Pennsylvania State University.
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      By the time of his senior year in 2011, Miles would earn himself top spot on the United States’ Olympic Fencing team as a foil fencer.
      He competed in the 2012 Games, but was defeated in the second round by Egyptian Alaaeldin Abouelkassem, who would go on to win a silver medal in the individual event.
      A year later, Chamley-Watson won the World Championship – becoming the first American to achieve such a feat.
      Four years later in Rio de Janeiro, Chamley-Watson would walk away with a bronze medal in the team event for the USA.
      Chamley-Watson celebrates at Rio 2016Credit: AFP
      The fencing star won bronze at the 2016 GamesCredit: Getty
      Sponsors for Chamley-Watson include Mumm’s Champagne
      Blessed with good looks, and standing at a mountainous 6ft4in, he has also become the poster boy for his sport – earning sponsorships with Nike, modelling for Coach, Richard Mille watches, and Mumm’s champagne.
      His aim was to bring fencing to the mainstream – inspiring kids who were once like him, restless, bullied and misunderstood.
      Back in 2021, he told Robb Report: “I want to show kids what they can do.
      “I’m even working on new outfits and a scoring system with flashing lights to get fencing on primetime TV.”
      Birthday beats
      Hamilton and Chamley-Watson’s paths crossed at the Met Gala in 2016 and immediately hit it off.
      They have been regulars together ever since, cutting fine figures on the red carpet of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute.
      The two have been seen jogging on the beach together at Byron Bay, before last month’s Australian Grand Prix.
      They are also happy to share a cryotherapy chamber treatment in unison, where participants can be exposed to temperatures as low as -200°C.
      Back in January, Miles spelled out his love for Hamilton in a gushing birthday message.
      Sharing a suited and booted picture from their 2021 Met Gala appearance, he wrote: “My brother. Happy Birthday. This is gonna be an incredible year for you I know it. Love man’s to the moon and back. Everyone go wish my bestie the best of birthdays! Man’s is also aging backwards.”
      Last week, Justin Bieber was allowed to join in on their bromance in Indio valley, as they partied at Coachella.
      Hamilton and Chamley-Watson are often joined at the hip
      Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton and Chamley-Watson jogged together at Byron BayCredit: Instagram / @fencer
      Chamley-Watson has been seen in the paddock at F1 races cheering his pal on
      He’s a catch
      Despite appearing to live the free and single life, the US tabloids have linked Chamley-Watson with American actress Madelaine Petsch in the past.
      The beautiful redhead, 28, is best known for starring in teen drama Riverdale as Cheryl Blossom.
      They were spotted together in Los Angeles in 2021, but kept their romance private.
      They do not share photos on social media together – adding to the mystery of their relationship furthermore – but they still follow one another on Instagram.
      It is unknown if they continue to date one another today.
      Madelaine Petsch and Chamley-Watson were once linked to one another
      Stunning Petsch stars in US teen drama Riverdale
      Not giving up on his dream
      For now, Chamley-Watson is focused on fencing, appearing at the 2024 Olympics and helping kids from all backgrounds compete in fencing.
      He told fashion website Highsnobiety: “I have an Olympic gold to win and 2024 is around the corner.
      “For my sport, I think most of my foundation, which is going to promote fencing. We’re gonna take care of four to eight kids a year and pay for their training.
      “Also, we’re gonna put on a couple competitions live next, actually, this year as well as next season on Facebook, NBC and Redbull TV.
      “So, think big. Fencing is never gonna be the same after I’m done with it. Exposure-wise, my goal is to get a million kids fencing. Also, just like bringing an audience to fencing.
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      “I don’t want the same kids fencing, I want to mix where kids come from.
      “Rough backgrounds with kids who have privilege. I think that’s the way people grow and connect.”
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      Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s bizarre health routine including six meals a DAY, cryotherapy sessions and painting his NAILS

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      AT 38, Cristiano Ronaldo does everything he can to stay on top of his game – and that includes a stringent and bizarre health routine.Earlier this week, CR7 caused a stir on social media when he shared a picture on Instagram enjoying a sauna.
      Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his black painted toenailsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/cristiano/3080706890529809816/
      But it wasn’t the ex-Man Utd star’s chiselled abs that had fans talking. It was his painted toenails that his followers were happy to point out.
      Astonishingly, that is just a number of vigils the five-time Ballon d’Or winner abides by to keep himself in tip-top shape.
      SunSport explores Ronaldo’s healthy habits.
      Six meals a day
      The former Real Madrid legend can eat up to SIX meals a day, with fish a big part of his diet.
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      Swordfish, tuna and braised cod are particular favourites.
      He regards chicken as ‘magical’ due to its high protein and low fat content.
      For breakfast Ronaldo will eat ham and cheese and low-fat yoghurt.
      If he doesn’t have it for brekkie, the Manchester United star will wolf down avocado toast for snacks during the day.
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      Lunch No1 could consist of chicken and salad, while No2 might be fish – maybe tuna with salad, eggs and olives.
      Dinner will see the football legend fill his boots with meat or fish, maybe breaking them up in two separate sittings.
      Fish and salad are an integral part of Ronaldo’s dietCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldo swears by chicken because of its high protein and low fat content
      Cryotherapy chamber
      Since 2013, Ronaldo has sworn by cryotherapy treatment.
      He had a chamber, costing around £50,000, installed in his Spanish mansion when he played for Los Blancos.
      And he still uses them religiously to maintain his physique.
      Standing in the chamber for around three minutes, liquid nitrogen freezes Ronaldo to between minus 160 and minus 200 degrees Celsius.
      Cryotherapy beats muscle soreness and reduces swelling, inflammation or sprains.
      Ronaldo swears by cryotherapy treatmentCredit: https://www.instagram.com/cristiano/
      Four hour workouts daily
      You don’t think he looks good just training for his club, do you?
      When it comes to working out, Ronaldo does not do things in half measures.
      Following a strict fitness plan, he will add 25-30 minutes of cardio, high-intensity sprinting and targeted weights to increase muscle strength to his daily routine.
      Ronaldo is also a regular swimmer and the forward is obsessed with Pilates that focuses on resistance work to strengthen his core.
      Incredibly, he will train three to four hours a day AFTER he’s finished with his club.
      Just ask former team-mate Patrice Evra who once revealed he hated going round to Ronaldo’s for dinner, because after they ate he made him do an intense workout.
      Ronaldo enjoys plenty of weight training in his spare timeCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      After training with his club, Ronaldo will work out in the gym for three or fours a dayCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Plenty of daytime naps
      Ronaldo likes his sleep and gets eight hours a night.
      But that’s on top of the five naps he takes during the day.
      Speaking about rest, the Portuguese superstar said: “Proper sleep is really important for getting the most out of training.
      “I go to bed early and get up early, especially before matches. Sleep helps muscles recover which is really important.”
      Ronaldo likes to nap up to five times a dayCredit: Instagram / @cristiano
      Painting his toenails
      After a busy week in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo recently let his hair down in a sauna.
      Sharing the image on social media, he sported black painted toenails.
      It is not the first time the Al Nassr forward has done this either, with followers also drawn to his feet when he was pictured with UFC fighter Francis Ngannou earlier this year.
      However, there is a perfect valid reason why Ronaldo does this.
      According to German publication Bild, many athletes paint their toes to avoid fungi and bacteria infections.

      Ronaldo showed off his black painted toenails in a snap with Francis Ngannou
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      They claimed: “Many top athletes do this to protect their nails from fungi and bacteria when they are stuck in sweaty shoes for hours. Even Mike Tyson.”
      It’s another factor in what makes Ronaldo one of the GOAT. More

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      Grealish and Saka’s different lifestyles, with ‘humble’ Arsenal star living with parents and Man City ace face of Gucci

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      THEY are the two men firing their respective teams to Premier League glory.Bukayo Saka, 21, has been instrumental in Arsenal title challenge and is a frontrunner for the PFA Player of the Year.
      Humble Bukayo Saka has become one of the Premier League’s favourite starsCredit: Instagram / @bukayosaka87
      Jack Grealish is already one of football’s most marketable starsCredit: Instagram / @jackgralish
      Fashion giants Gucci made Grealish a brand ambassador
      Meanwhile, Jack Grealish, 27, has come of age at Manchester City following his £100million move from Aston Villa – inspiring his club to a winning streak that has seen them become favourites for the league title.
      But off the pitch, the two are very different characters.
      Clotheshorse Grealish is an ambassador for Gucci and, with his glam Wag Sasha Attwood, has crossed over to the celebrity pages.
      Saka cuts a more humble figure, driven by religion and lives at home with his parents.
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      Despite that, the two are firm friends when they meet up on England duty.
      High-praise
      Chalk and cheese they may be, Grealish has admitted a soft spot for Saka.
      Talking to talkSPORT, the City midfielder told of his love for Saka when they asked who would make an ideal son-in-law.
      Speaking about Saka, Grealish – without any hesitation – said: “You know what, mate? He’s the best, the best kid, honestly.
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      “I went up to his dad the other day and I said: ‘I love your son’ He’s a legend, honestly, he must be the nicest kid ever. He’s got a little bit of banter as well, he’s funny.”
      Amusingly, James Maddison also chose Saka and added if he had a sister or a daughter and they said to him, “I’m going on a date with Jack Grealish’, I’d be like ‘nah, you’re not.”

      Grealish would reveal more about his love affair for the winger in an interview with The Times before the Three Lions faced off against Ukraine last month.
      He also spoke of a tussle they had in a game at the Emirates earlier this season.
      Grealish said: “I’m playing for City on the wing, he’s playing for Arsenal on the wing and we’re both going for the Premier League.
      “But that is another thing that the manager here at England has done so well. We feel like a group of team-mates that are together. Back at your club, you’re rivals but everyone just clicks here.
      “He’s a great lad, Bukayo. In the game the other week, I went past someone and then me and him went shoulder to shoulder.
      “I thought, ‘[the ref] has got to give it as a foul’, because I can’t have Bukayo saying that he bodied me. I pulled him up on that this morning and he said it was never a foul.”
      Off the pitch, Saka and Grealish have become firm friendsCredit: Getty
      On the pitch, Grealish and Saka are fierce title rivalsCredit: Getty
      Salaries
      When Grealish signed for Man City in 2021 for a British record transfer fee, the move made him one of the Premier League’s highest-earners.
      His salary is reported to be in the region of £300,000-per-week and, with sponsorships on top of that, he earns a packet.
      Last month, Grealish signed a mega boot deal with Puma – the biggest in English football history, according to reports.
      Grealish is already an ambassador of brands such as Gucci, Bose headphones and Airway.
      Saka is on the brink of signing a new deal at the Emirates that would put him on a parity with Grealish on £300,000-per-week.
      Currently, he is believed to make £70,000-per-week, which pales into insignificance to what some of his team-mates are paid.
      New Balance, though, look after Saka well. His deal with them, for boots and to model leisure wear, is claimed to be worth £1.8m.
      Bukayo Saka signed a £70k-per-week contract extension in 2020 – but is negotiating a new dealCredit: Getty
      Grealish signed for Man City in a British record transfer fee and earns £300k-per-weekCredit: Getty
      Saka has a sponsorship deal with New Balance
      Grealish recently signed the biggest boot deal in British football history with Puma
      Homes
      Back in 2021, Saka swapped the modest home he grew up in with his Nigerian parents – just five miles from Wembley – for a swanky £2.3m pad in Hertfordshire.
      Not much is known about the property, other than it has a spa and walk-in wardrobes.
      Loyal to his mum and dad, he moved his family in straight away to be close to him.
      Grealish paid a reported £6m for a stunning mansion in the North West last year.
      Spanning over 20 acres of land, the mansion has a helicopter pad, tennis court, golf course, fishing lake, and enough space for a full-size football pitch.
      On top of that, the seven bedroom home has a massive swimming pool, leisure suite, gym, and wine cellar.
      Saka reportedly splashed £2.3m on a stunning Hertfordshire mansionCredit: Instagram / @bukayosaka87
      Jack Grealish lives in a amazing £6m home in the North WestCredit: Instagram / @jackgralish
      This is my church
      While Grealish enjoys the high-life, partying in Ibiza with the likes of Wayne Lineker and taking in boys’ trips to Las Vegas, Saka is more modest with how he spends his money.
      The Gunners star has never spoken about cars he has owned and flaunted wealth.
      Instead, he is a regular church goer. He attended The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School, a school that preaches strong Christian beliefs.
      Later, he gained As and A*s in his GCSEs.
      As he grew up, he attended The Kingsborough Centre, previously known as Kingsborough Family Church, with his parents.
      Even on Instagram he refers to himself as ‘God’s Child’. While on England duty, he confirmed he reads the Bible every night.
      He doesn’t drink and leads a clean lifestyle, with his only bad habit – playing FIFA too long.
      For Grealish, God is a DJ. He told BT Sport last year he was learning how to spin the decks.
      “I like every type of music. I’m actually trying to learn to DJ at the moment. Yeah, ‘DJ Grealo’,” he joked.
      “I’m awful but everything takes time. I’m trying to learn Spanish as well. I want to learn some stuff outside of football, have a hobby and stuff.”
      Grealish parties with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza
      Grealish is currently learning how to DJ
      Deeply religious Saka, pictured with Stormzy, is hardly the party typeCredit: Instagram / @bukayosaka87
      Playing FIFA is Saka’s biggest viceCredit: Instagram / @bukayosaka87
      Wags
      Since he was an up-and-coming star at Villa, Grealish has been involved with Sasha Attwood.
      Sasha’s profile rocketed when he signed for Man City for £100m and became an England hero.
      The 26-year-old is a model and influencer, who has starred in huge ad campaigns.
      Most recently, she scored a massive deal with online fashion retailer boohoo.
      And she was dropping a massive hint to Jack about her future – modelling a range of maternity wear.
      Saka is believed to be in a relationship with Tolami Benson, who at 22 is one year old than her footballer beau.
      The pair are thought to have started dating in late 2020 but have kept their relationship secret until recently.
      They do not share pictures of them together, and don’t even follow each other on social media.
      However, she was spotted alongside Three Lions Wags in Qatar for last year’s World Cup.
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      Sasha Attwood is Grealish’s long-term girlfriend
      Attwood is a regular fixture at England games on the celebrity circuit
      Tolami Benson is Bukayo Saka’s rumoured girlfriend
      Benson was spotted cheering Saka on at the World Cup in Qatar
      Their romance was later uncovered by fans in February, when the pair shared individual photos of themselves on a yacht in Dubai.
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      Inside Erling Haaland’s amazing watch collection worth £1million, including timepieces by Rolex and Audemars Piguet

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      ERLING HAALAND boasts an amazing array of watches worth over £1million.The Man City hotshot, 22, has been banging in goals for the Premier League title challengers in a timely fashion all season.
      Watch collector Erling Haaland owns some amazing time pieces and is the face of BreitlingCredit: The Mega Agency
      He has already equalled Mo Salah’s 32 goal record in the Premier League during a 38-game season – and looks set to shatter that with eight games left to play.
      Off the pitch, he likes to spend his reported £375,000 on some amazing timepieces.
      On top of his deal with Breitling, we look at what Haaland loves to decorate his wrist with.
      10.  Rolex ‘Starbucks’ – £15,000
      Introduced in 2020, the Rolex Submariner Kermit, often referred to as the Starbucks model, comes with a redesigned case of 41mm.
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      It is made in stainless steel and has a green ceramic bezel on the wrist.
      Haaland took to Instagram – showing off the watch in a sponsored ad.
      The Rolex ‘Starbucks’ has since been discontinued and is in Haaland’s collectionCredit: Rolex
      9. Rolex ‘Hulk’ – £22,500
      The Rolex Submariner Hulk 11610LV was released in 2010, and is now a real collector’s item.
      Originally, it cost around £7,600 – but its price has soared since Rolex discontinued the Kermit model (above).
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      Haaland flashed the watch, a favourite of former Kenyan President Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, on a preseason break away.
      In today’s market, the Rolex ‘Hulk’ could be worth as much as £22,500
      8. Rolex ‘Smurf’ – £37,800
      Coming in 18k white gold, the Smurf has a blue cerachrom bezel with a matching blue dial and large luminescent hour markers.
      Considering Haaland plays for the blue half of Manchester, it is very fitting.
      This Submariner looks the part on his wrist, paired down with a tracksuit.
      Made in 18k white gold, the Rolex ‘Smurf’ is another Haaland’s favourites
      7. Rolex ‘Root Beer’ – £38,600
      Made in a flashier 18k rose gold, this GMT-Master II was first introduced in 2018.
      A black dial and a cerachrom bezel with a combination of black and brown give it a classy feel.
      Proving it’s popular with great strikers, Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema is also the proud owner of one.
      Erling Haaland flashes his Rolex ‘Root Beer’
      The Rolex ‘Root Beer’ is a favourite of other footballers including Karim Benzema
      6. Rolex Daytona green dial – £77,200
      One of the most sought after Rolex watches around, pop star Drake is a celebrity wearer.
      Coming in yellow gold with a green dial, it first appeared in 2016.
      It screams classic.
      Haaland pictured wearing his elegant Rolex Daytona
      Rolex Daytona Green dial
      5. Rolex Daytona ice blue dial – £110,900
      A platinum Rolex with a ice blue dial and a cerachrom bezel, it’s as cold as Haaland’s finishing in front of goal.
      And it comes with a hefty price tag too.
      At just under £111,000, it’s certainly an eye-catching statement piece.
      All in blue, Haaland matched his outfit with an expensive Rolex Daytona
      The Rolex Daytona costs £110,900
      4. Patek Philippe Nautilus blue dial – £112,595
      The blue dial Patek Philippe Nautilus is another footballer’s favourite.
      Again, Karim Benzema is an advocate. While Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and more worship the brand.
      Haaland, too, has jumped on the bandwagon.
      Classic Philippe Nautilus blue dial
      3. Rolex Daytona ‘Eye of the Tiger’ – £241,275
      The most expensive Rolex in his collection, this 40mm beauty has a diamond-laced tiger-print dial, a gem-set yellow-gold bezel with 36 trapeze-cut diamonds, and diamond hour markers.
      LeBron James and Neymar Jr have also been spotted wearing it.
      At over £240,000, that’s just a weekly wage for Haaland.
      Rolex Daytona ‘Eye of the tiger’ watch is worth an amazing £241,275Credit: Rolex
      2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak salmon dial – £241,275
      From what we’ve seen on social media, Haaland has invested in at least two Royal Oak Audemars Piguet timepieces.
      The first boasts a salmon coloured dial, a “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, white gold hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, and a salmon toned inner bezel.
      With just 300 ever made, it’s truly invaluable.
      With just 300 available this Audemarts Piguet Royal Oak is invaluable
      1. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo ‘Extra-Thin’ yellow sunburst dial – £281,445
      The most expensive watch in Haaland’s safe (we imagine) is this yellow gold Royal Oak Jumbo ‘Extra-Thin’ 16202BA.
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      It has a smoked yellow gold-toned dial with Petite Tapisserie pattern, yellow gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
      It was released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak style in 2022.
      Erling Haaland models his most expensive watch
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      Footballers who were rich before becoming famous like Vialli, Bamford and the Sultan of Brunei’s nephew

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      THERE is a lot of money to be made in football.Indeed, even middle-of-the-road stars in England’s top flight are making £50,000 each week on average.
      Gianluca Vialli sadly passed away earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @lucavialli
      However, this lot were already from wealthy backgrounds before they made it to the big league.
      Let SunSport guide you through the football stars that were already swimming in riches and didn’t need the beautiful game.GIANLUCA VIALLI
      Chelsea and Italy legend Vialli was always recognised as a gentleman of the game.
      And it’s probably got to do with his upbringing.
      He was raised by his father, a self-made millionaire, in a 60-room castle called the Castello di Belgioioso in Cremona, along with four siblings.
      The Champions League and Serie A winner also loves a posh round of golf.
      He took part in the Alfred Dunhill links championship pro-am event, which is one of the richest golf tournaments played in Europe.
      He then worked alongside manager Roberto Mancini with the Italian national team.
      But Vialli tragically passed away earlier this year after a brave battle against cancer.
      Vialli grew up in a 60-room castle called the Castello di Belgioioso in CremonaCredit: Alamy
      Dignified Vialli had a far from modest upbringingCredit: Instagram @lucavialli
      Gianluca Vialli scores for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest in 1996Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      FRANK LAMPARD
      The interim Chelsea manager didn’t have to go into football, although it was an easy step for him to make.
      Lampard came from a football family, with uncle Harry Redknapp and dad Frank Lampard Snr showing him the way at West Ham United.
      He intended the posh Brentwood School in Essex that would’ve cost a fortune in school fees.
      There, he scored 11 GCSE’s and could’ve been an accountant, according to a former teacher.
      Frank Lampard went to posh Brentwood High SchoolCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      GERARD PIQUE
      Being formerly half of a celebrity couple (his ex-missus is Colombian singer Shakira), Barcelona defender Pique has made his own fortune.
      However, growing up life was easy for the defender who had a spell in England at Manchester United as a youth.
      He lived a comfortable existence in Catalonia. Dad Joan is a successful attorney and businessman, while mum Montserrat is the director of a hospital in Barcelona.
      Even Pique’s grandfather Amador Bernabeu was minted – as a former director of the La Liga champions.
      Gerard Pique’s dad Joan is a successful attorney and businessman, while mum Montserrat is the director of a hospital in BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      FAIQ BOLKIAH
      Formerly of Leicester City, currently playing in Thailand for Chonburi, Bolkiah is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei, who has a fortune estimated to be worth £15bn.
      His dad is Jefri Bolkiah, a brother of the oil tycoon, so that makes Faiq a member of their royal family and in line to receive a nice inheritance.
      At his 50th birthday, to impress his son, he hired Michael Jackson to play a private gig just for them.
      Faiq Bolkiah is a former Leicester City trainee and nephew of the Sultan of BruneiCredit: Instagram @fjbolkiah
      AL-SAADI GADDAFI
      The third son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Al-Saadi played for Perugia, Udinese and was on the books at Sampdoria.
      In 2011, he retired and became the commander of Libya’s Special Forces and led the army in the Libyan Civil War. In 2018, he was cleared of murder charges after he was extradited from Niger back to Libya.
      During his playing days he once employed Diego Maradona as a technical consultant, and Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson as his personal trainer.
      Al-Saadi Gaddafi was the son of Colonel GaddafiCredit: AFP – Getty
      Gaddafi played in Italy before becoming an army generalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      HUGO LLORIS
      The Spurs goalie comes from an affluent background.
      Growing up in Nice in the South of France, his mother was an attorney, while his dad was a banker.
      He took tennis lessons as a kid, and was ranked high in his age range as a youngster.
      It meant football played second fiddle in his life until the age of 13.
      Lloris famously played through the pain of losing his mum, refusing bereavement leave to play for Nice.
      Hugo Lloris could have been a tennis star instead of a footballerCredit: AFP – Getty
      ROBIN VAN PERSIE
      Wealthy and artisanal, Van Persie’s parents afforded the former Arsenal striker a comfortable life growing up in Rotterdam.
      His father Bob is a renowned artist and sculptor, while his mother Jose Ras is a painter, teacher and jewellery designer.
      Van Persie’s parents split up when he was younger, and he was a troublesome teen.
      His dad expected him to become an artist too.
      Robin Van Persie’s parents were artisticCredit: Instagram @robinvanpersie
      Mother Jose Ras is a painter, teacher and jewellery designerCredit: Instagram @robinvanpersie
      MARIO BALOTELLI
      The fiery Italian wasn’t born wealthy.
      Balotelli originally comes from Palermo and his parents were Ghanaian immigrants.
      But he was adopted by Francesco and Silvia Balotelli when his mum and dad couldn’t afford him.
      They were a wealthy pair, who lived in an affluent part of Brescia called Concesio.
      His birth and adoptive parents fought for custody, but it was decided it was in Balotelli’s best interests to stay put.
      Mario Balotelli was adopted when he was a kidCredit: Instagram @mb459
      Francesco and Silvia Balotelli lived wealthily in BresciaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      ANDREA PIRLO
      An elegant footballer and man, Pirlo learned about the finer things in life when he was a kid.
      His dad Luigi set up a steel company in Brescia in 1982, which Andrea still has a stake in.
      The former Juventus star enjoyed an upper class life, which he later put to use in his own way.
      Pirlo, who ended his career in the MLS, also owns his own vineyard, as rich people do.
      Andrea Pirlo learned about the finer things in life as a youngsterCredit: Instagram @andreapirlo21
      Today, refined Pirlo owns his own vineyardCredit: Instagram @andreapirlo21
      PATRICK BAMFORD
      He doesn’t have to play centre forward for Leeds, you know.
      Bamford isn’t your typical footballer, being a skilled violin and piano player and attended fee-paying Nottingham High School, got five A*s at GCSE and went on to study French, history and biology at A Level.
      Bamford was even offered a scholarship at Harvard in the US, who recognised his academic prowess.
      However, he’s not related to JCB founder Joseph Bamford, as was once claimed.
      Patrick Bamford went to private school and was offered a scholarship to HarvardCredit: Instagram @patrick_bamford
      Bamford is a not relative of JCB founder Joseph Bamford as was once claimedCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
      KAKA
      Most of Brazil’s best footballers lead a life that tells a rags-to-riches tale. But former Ballon d’Or winner Kaka is different.
      He was raised by father Bosco Izecson Pereira Leite, who was an engineer, while his mother Simone dos Santos was a school teacher.
      It has been reported that Kaka lived comfortably, and wasn’t raised in poverty like many of his teammates for his country.
      Brazilian legend Kaka lived a comfortable existence growing upCredit: Instagram @kaka
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      Inside Bruna Biancardi’s amazing luxury life with Neymar as pair announce model is pregnant with couple’s first child

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      NEYMAR is to be a dad AGAIN.The PSG superstar and his stunning girlfriend Bruna Biancardi have revealed the model is pregnant on Instagram.
      Neymar and Bruna Biancardi are expecting a baby togetherCredit: Instagram
      Neymar and Biancardi made the cute announcement on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Alongside five sweet snaps, translated from Portuguese, supermodel Biancardi wrote: “We dream of your life, we plan your arrival and knowing that you are here to complete our love makes our days much happier.
      “You will arrive in a beautiful family, with your brother, grandparents, uncles and aunties who already love you very much!
      “Come soon son/daughter, we are waiting for you!”
      And the pair could also be engaged, with Bruna seen wearing a silver band on her ring finger in the intimate snaps.
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      The happy news cements their status as one of football’s most glamorous couples.
      They began dating in 2021, but kept their romance private until they went instagram official in 2022.
      After briefly breaking up, the pair, both 31, rekindled their romance which was confirmed when she wrote a gushing birthday message on social media celebrating her beloved in February.
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      She penned: “Happy birthday beautiful.
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      “I told you everything today. I’m putting this little picture here just for the record.
      “May your new year be amazing and blessed! May you not lack reasons to celebrate, friends by your side, achievements, many goals and health 🙂
      “May God continue to shield our relationship. I love youuuuuu! Always count on me.”
      The ex-Barcelona forward and the brunette beauty have a charmed life off the pitch.
      From stunning homes, holidays spent on private yachts and traveling in style on Neymar’s very own private jet – here’s how their unborn offspring will live.
      Accumulated wealth
      Biancardi is a social media influencer and brand ambassador
      Neymar has made a fortune from playing and sponsorships and is believed to be worth around £200m
      Neymar has never been one to do things in halves.
      Leading a lifestyle of one of the world’s best paid footballers, he seemingly can afford anything.
      According to reports, he takes home £3.4million-per-month at the French club.
      Adding his endorsements to the table, including McDonald’s, Gillette, Puma and Red Bull, it is believed he is worth around £200million.
      Bruna, herself, has done very well for herself.
      After graduating from Anhembi Morumbi with a marketing degree, she became a marketing manager.
      Then, she reinvented herself as a social media influencer – working with fashion brands as an ambassador. That has reportedly made her a £1.5million fortune.
      Home comforts
      When Neymar and Bruna made their sweet baby announcement, the backdrop appeared to be his stunning £2.5million Brazil mansion.
      The incredible home boats seven bedrooms, a squash court, swimming pool, a 20-car garage and even a panoramic lift between floors.
      Brazilian celebrity news website Em Off revealed the footballer picked up the keys to the glass-fronted palace in an area called Alphaville near Sao Paulo, two days before Christmas in 2021.
      They also claimed he celebrated Christmas Day at his new place with his family, friends, and Biancardi.
      Neymar’s astonishing Brazil home cost around £7millionCredit: Bossa Nova Sir / Sotheby’s International Reality
      The property boasts an impressive swimming poolCredit: Instagram @bruno.sharkimoveis
      Lush gardens and mountainous surroundings make Neymar’s Brazil abode a paradiseCredit: Bossa Nova Sir / Sotheby’s International Reality
      When he’s in Paris, Neymar lives in this £7million property
      The couple divide their time between their homeland and the City of Love, Paris.
      In the French capital, Neymar lives in Hollywood actor Gerard Depardieu’s former home.
      Built in the 1950s, the former architects home spans 10,800 square-feet boasts a giant indoor swimming pool in the basement – complete with sun loungers and a view out onto the sprawling 5,000 square-metre garden.
      In addition there is a sauna, Turkish bath, ideal for Bruna to relax in, and a massive games room that fulfils Neymar’s love of poker.
      Private jet
      Wherever Bruna or Neymar want to travel, at the drop of the hat, they can fly privately.
      It is believed the Brazil international has two jets at his disposal, a Phenom 100 and a Cessna Citation 680.
      The Phenom would have set him back somewhere in the region of £2.5million, while the Cessna costs a cool £10million.
      The latter can transport 12 passengers, and has a maximum range of 3,000 miles.
      Neymar often takes his son Davi Lucca, 11, from his relationship with ex Carolina Dantas on a flight in it.
      Lucca also seemingly gets on well with Bruna, having shared a box at the Parc des Princes cheering Neymar on.
      In 2021, Neymar wowed his fans on social media by revealing he is also the proud owner of a customised Mercedes helicopter.
      Neymar relaxes on board a luxury yachtCredit: Splash News
      Son Davi Lucca, 11, poses on the steps of dad’s luxury private jetCredit: Instagram / @neymarjr
      Neymar shows off his epic Mercedes helicopterCredit: Instagram / @neymarjr
      The £10million chopper has his initials inscribed on its tail. It is believed he uses it to go back and forth from training camps with the national team, when he is in South America.
      Spanish sport outlet AS claims the helicopter is painted with motifs inspired by Batman – Neymar’s favourite superhero.
      Fancy holidays
      A quick peruse through Bruna’s Instagram shows a lady of leisure.
      She enjoys the jet-set lifestyle to beautiful locations and enjoying herself to the fullest.
      When she’s not relaxing poolside, the goddess is seen cuddling animal love Neymar’s dogs, Poker, Truco and Flush.
      All expenses paid trips to the Maldives are a given, where she can savour a healthy breakfast with a sea view.
      City breaks are also important to Bruna as a fashionista, and she enjoys living a typical Paris lifestyle and shopping at fancy boutiques.
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      Biancardi enjoys breakfast with a sea view
      Biancardi enjoys the designer stores of Milan
      When she’s not in France, she can be seen in Milan – taking in the Piazza del Duomo and its designer stores.
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      I was forced to pay Chelsea millions, almost hit Jose Mourinho and was caught sucking the blood of a porn star

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      WHEN Adrian Mutu arrived at Chelsea in the summer of 2003 for £15.2million, it was a new dawn.The club had just been taken over by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and were threatening to outspend and topple Arsenal and Manchester United at the top.
      Adrian Mutu arrived at Chelsea the summer they were taken over by Roman AbramovichCredit: John Cassidy
      After testing positive for cocaine Mutu was sacked by Chelsea and banned for seven monthsCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The prolific Romanian striker, who had prospered in Serie A with Parma, was part of a £111million spending spree that included the arrivals of Claude Makelele (£16m), Hernan Crespo (£17m) and Damien Duff (£17m).
      Pin-up Mutu was meant to be the superstar at the heart of the team, manager Claudio Ranieri’s main man.
      But while Chelsea went from strength to strength, Mutu’s career nose-dived.
      In September of 2004, after a fallout with new Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho over his fitness, Mutu tested positive for cocaine.
      A seven-month suspension from the game followed, and although he rediscovered his form at Fiorentina in 2006, his career was blighted by another ban (nine months) after testing positive for appetite suppressant sibutramine  in 2010.
      But today, Mutu cuts a different figure.
      He is leading by example as a figurehead for young Romanian footballers, after coaching the country’s U21 side.
      Today, he is manager of Rapid București and an inspiration for the stars of tomorrow.
      A NEW CHAPTER
      “I think I’m the right person because I know what happens when a player has problems with indiscipline,” he recently told BBC Sport.
      “I’ve passed through hard moments and I came back stronger. If one of my players happens to make a mistake I will tell them to learn from it and not to repeat it.
      Today, Mutu is using his experience to coach Romania’s next generation of footballersCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Mutu was a pin-up and playboy in his heydayCredit: Rex Features
      “I came back and I played better than before, proving to everyone that the young players who have made a mistake must be helped, not judged and destroyed.”
      Mutu, now 44, is full of ambition as a coach – following his stint with his country’s youth stars, followed by a stint as FC U Craiova boss.
      “My ambitions as a coach cannot be lower than the ones I had as a footballer,” Mutu added.
      “I always wanted to be better and better. I want to get to coach at least at the same level I played at, and my dream is to be the head coach of the Romanian national team.”
      A GLAMOUR PLAYER
      In his heyday, Mutu could arguably lay claim to being Romania’s greatest ever player.
      He shares his country’s goalscoring record with Gheorghe Hagi – both scored 35 goals.
      And in a glittering club career he found the net 203 times in countries including England, Italy, and India.
      Mutu and his first wife AlexandraCredit: Rex Features
      TV presenter Alexandra and Mutu had a long drawn out divorce after it was alleged he beat her, although the charges were droppedCredit: Action Images
      Mutu was linked to Hollywood actress Moran AtiasCredit: 2019 Star Max
      Porn star Laura Andresan and Mutu romped together and he sucked her bloodCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Mutu with second wife Consuelo Matos GomezCredit: Getty Images
      However, it was the twice divorced star’s off-the-field antics that hogged the headlines.
      When he first arrived at Chelsea, he faced charges for allegedly beating up his ex-wife TV presenter Alexandra Dinu. The charges were dropped, but a very public split ensued.
      Then he was linked to Hollywood star Moran Atias, after she bombarded him with a flurry of text messages.
      The fling with the Israeli-stunner, who modelled for Versace, only lasted a matter of months, but she later revealed he was her first serious boyfriend.
      In 2004, he was caught in a newspaper sting having sex and sucking the blood of porn star Laura Andreson.
      Mourinho wasn’t impressed and had had enough of the party boy.SACKED BY THE BLUES
      ‘The Special One’ and Mutu clashed when he reported for international duty after missing three weeks of action for Chelsea because of an injury.
      They argued publicly over his fitness, and the forward was fined the maximum two weeks’ wages – believed to be around £120,000.
      Later that month, a routine drugs test was carried out at Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham.
      Jose Mourinho and Mutu didn’t see eye-to-eyeCredit: Action Images
      Mutu failed a drugs test at Chelsea’s Cobham training groundCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Mutu claimed his failed drugs test was the result of taking a sexual performance enhancing substanceCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Traces of cocaine were found in his system, and Mutu was banned from playing football for seven months.
      He denied any wrongdoing, blaming his doping test failure on a drug to improve his sexual prowess.
      “I am not hooked on drugs,” he said.
      “I categorically deny this. The only reason I took what I took was because I wanted to improve my sexual performance.
      “It may be funny but it’s true. I did not take cocaine. I took something to make me feel good.”COMPENSATION
      After sacking Mutu, Chelsea have sought damages for his actions for more than a decade.
      Initially, the Romanian was ordered to pay the West London giants £15.2million, and there have been several court hearings through the years.
      In October 2018, the European Court of Human Rights threw out Mutu’s final appeal and insisted he owed Abramovich the princely sum.
      “We are exercising our legal remedies to recover the amounts owed to us and we will continue to do so,” a club representative revealed at the time.
      Mutu owes Chelsea £15.2m in compensation after his sackingCredit: Colorsport
      Mutu has remained silent after the European Court of Human Rights threw out his final appeal in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      However, news on the dispute has gone quiet with both Mutu and Chelsea keeping mum on the situation.
      SIMPLY MISUNDERSTOOD
      For all his misdemeanours, Mutu might just be simply misunderstood.
      After all, this is a man who finished a law degree while playing at the top level, loves poetry and reads Dostoyevsky.
      “I guess I am the ultimate split personality,” he once said.
      And in 2013, he showed that he may have turned over a new leaf- showing compassion for a baby rescued from a Chinese sewage pipe.
      “I couldn’t figure out how to carry on living, how to eat my breakfast, when I saw this story on TV,” he said.
      “He’s a special child. When I saw the baby I said: ‘I must adopt him, he has been sent to me by God.'”
      During his playing days Mutu finished a law degree and spoke of reading poetry and loving DostoevskyCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Mutu married former Miss Romania Sandra Bachici in 2016Credit: Instagram
      Is Mutu still the playboy he once was?Credit: Instagram
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      Mutu didn’t end up adopting that baby, but he did welcome a boy Thiago in 2018 with third wife Sandra Bachici, 30, a former Miss Romania.
      He also has one child from his first marriage to Dinu and two from his second marriage to Dominican model Consuelo Matos Lopez.
      Now a family man, Mutu appears to have finally grown up. More