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    Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s bizarre health routine including six meals a DAY, cryotherapy sessions and painting his NAILS

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

    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

    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.
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    Footballers who were rich before becoming famous like Vialli, Bamford and the Sultan of Brunei’s nephew

    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

    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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    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

    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

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    Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia’s lavish lifestyles, from luxury supercars to model Wags and a stunning $3m LA mansion

    ON Saturday, Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will go head-to-head in a catchweight clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.Both, Davis, 28, and Garcia, 24, boast unbeaten records – with the former undefeated in 28 fights and his challenger 23 fights in without a loss.
    Gervonta Davis (left) and Ryan Garcia (right) will face off in the ring Saturday
    Garcia boasts an enviable lifestyle, including flying privately
    Davis also leads a lavish life like his opponent
    And that’s not the only similarities between the pair, who have made fortunes from the boxing game.
    They enjoy lavish lifestyles, driving astonishing supercars, and date stunning girlfriends.
    The U.S. Sun takes you inside their lives – starting off with their rides.
    CARS
    Davis is said to be worth $6million, so it’s no wonder he boasts an amazing array of cars in his garage.

    His prized motor is a customized USSV Rhino GX believed to be worth $330,000.
    Inside the seven-seater, there’s a massive built-in TV, complete with Apple CarPlay so passengers can watch Apple TV and stream iTunes on the sound system.
    A $330,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan, a $81,000 Corvette Stingray, and a Lamborghini Urus SUV starting at $235,000 are also part of his car collection.
    While the Baltimore native, nicknamed Tank, has also been seen behind the wheel of a Ferrari 458, worth around $280,000, and a Range Rover.
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    In comparison, Garcia – whose fortune is believed to be $12million – has an equally impressive fleet.
    Like his foe, KingRy has a Lamborghini Urus, as well as a $270,000 Ferrari 488 GTB and $81,000 Porsche 718 Boxster.
    He’s also the proud owner of a $118,000 Audi RS 7, which features a 4.0-liter Twin-Turbo V8 and reaches 60 mph in a hair-raising 3.5 seconds.
    It’s worth noting they both fly in private jets.
    Davis boasts myriad impressive carsCredit: Instagram / @gervontaa
    Davis also has a customized USSV Rhino GX worth $330,000Credit: https://www.instagram.com/champion_motoring/
    Inside the tank is iTunes and Apple TVCredit: https://www.instagram.com/champion_motoring/
    Baltimore native Davis also has a $81,000 Corvette StingrayCredit: Instagram / @gervontaa
    Garcia boasts an equally impressive car collectionCredit: Instagram / @kingryan
    A $270,000 Ferrari 488 GTB is one of Garcia’s pride and joysCredit: Instagram / @kingryan
    Garcia’s Lamborghini Urus has a starting price of $235,000Credit: Instagram / @kingryan
    LOVE LIFE
    Davis is married to Instagram influencer and model Vanessa Posso.
    With over 720,000 followers on the social media platform, she has a huge audience.
    Brands including Fashion Nova have put that to use, hiring Davis to share paid partnerships wearing their clothing.
    Posso also has a jewelry company called RichGirlz, that has been “specializing in body chains and sterling silver jewelry since 2010.”
    They have a daughter together called Giovanna Thalia.
    Garcia’s love life is a bit more complicated.
    He previously dated Catherine Gamez, who comes from a wealthy family in Colombia.
    They welcomed a daughter called Rylie in 2019, but split soon after.
    Garcia then shacked up with Instagram model Drea Celina.
    Davis is married to influencer and jewelry designer Vanessa PossoCredit: Instagram / @itsrgnessa
    Gorgeous Posso has over 720,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @itsrgnessa
    Drea Celina is Garcia’s reported girlfriendCredit: Instagram / @dreacelina
    Celina fumed at Garcia on social media after he was caught kissing another girlCredit: Instagram / @dreacelina
    She, too, fell pregnant with his child – giving birth to his second daughter, Bela in 2020.
    However, they were rocked by scandal when she was seven weeks away from her due date, after Garcia was caught kissing TikTok star Malu Trevejo on camera.
    Celina took to Instagram and labeled her beau, “a piece of s**t.”
    She also claimed he didn’t see his first daughter.
    Garcia issued an apology – insisting the pair were working on their relationship. It is unclear if they are together or not.
    HOME FIT FOR A KING
    Last year, TMZ reported that Californian Garcia dropped a cool $3million on a place in southern California.
    The home is in Porter Ranch about 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.
    The house has five bedrooms and six bathrooms and is spread over 3,680 square feet.
    The location in the mountains provides stunning views over the city.
    And there is an outdoor pool and fireplace to enjoy the California weather from.
    Garcia splashed $3million on this Californian homeCredit: Brandon Soufer from The Agency
    Garcia’s mansion boasts five bedrooms and six bathroomsCredit: Brandon Soufer from The Agency
    Garcia poses with realtor Brandon SouferCredit: Instagram / Brandon Soufer
    Realtor Brandon Soufer posted a photo of Garcia with a huge framed photo of him wearing a crown and WBC belt.
    He added: “Congratulations to my brother @kingryan for purchasing his first home with me.
    “I am honored to have had the opportunity to be a part of this big step in your life.
    “Cheers to many more accomplishments together for us to celebrate. Love you my brother.”
    BODY ART
    Another pastime, aside from collecting outrageously expensive cars, the two share is a love of tattoos.
    Garcia’s upper torso is now dominated by a number of striking tattoos.
    He started to increase his body art in early 2021 and now boasts over 10 tattoos around his shoulders and chest alone.
    He has two lions on either side of his chest, reportedly to signify strength and point toward his “KingRy” nickname.
    There are also the words “Shock the World” inked on the back of his shoulder, while on his right arm is a cross.
    Garcia was baptized in January 2021 and takes his faith seriously.
    He explained: “The cross [tattoo signifies] the strength, the power in my right hand.
    Garcia began adding tattoos to his body in 2021Credit: Instagram / @kingryan
    Garcia sports ink on his arms and upper torsoCredit: Instagram / @kingryan
    Davis is covered head-to-toe in body art
    Gervonta Davis showed off his Michael Jackson Thriller tattoo on Instagram
    “Don’t underestimate the left one either, as it too has got that power.”
    A dove on his right shoulder is said to signify “the holy spirit that guides me,” while there’s also a laurel wreath around his neck.
    Davis is covered head-to-toe in tatts.
    He now has more than 20 separate pieces, including a gorilla’s face on his chest, a tat that reads “Blessed” on his neck and a pair of boxing gloves on his bicep.
    Davis also sports a “hidden” tattoo on the underside of his right forearm, which depicts the Playboy bunny.
    And the tattoos are not just restricted to his upper body, with Davis sporting a women’s portrait on his lower leg and a bizarre tribute to Michael Jackson’s Thriller on his right thigh.
    JEWELRY
    Where Davis has Garcia beaten is in the jewelry department.
    Although the younger boxer has a $42,000 Rolex Day-Date Oyster Perpetual in 18 ct yellow gold with a champagne-color dial and a diamond-gold necklace with his nickname on, it’s the former who is dripping in expensive jewels.
    Davis is often decked out in diamond-encrusted necklaces, expensive watches and chunky rings.
    His collection runs into the millions of dollars – but in 2019, Davis suffered a break-in where over $6million worth of bling was taken.
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    The robbery occurred just hours after Davis boasted about a gold chain and timepiece on Instagram.
    He begged for their safe return, writing: “Yo somebody broke into my house here in Cali and stole my jewelry [sic]…If somebody try to sell it let me know!”
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    Kante and Benzema’s very different lifestyles, from Chelsea star’s £10k Mini to Real Madrid striker’s £6m car collection

    AS personalities go, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante could not be more different.The Ballon d’Or winner, 35, is believed to earn £278,000-per-week at Real Madrid, and lives a life of luxury.
    Karim Benzema leads a glam life away from footballCredit: Instagram / @karimbenzema
    Modest N’Golo Kante prefers a more pared down existenceCredit: Getty
    While World Cup winner Kante, 32, prefers the simple life, despite pocketing £290,000-per-week.
    Before the pair face off against one another when Chelsea take on Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg, SunSport compares their very different lifestyles.
    From the humble Kante to the free-spending Benzema, here’s what they like to splash their cash on.
    Cars
    When it comes to motors, serial Champions League winner Benzema boasts an epic fleet of supercars worth around £6million.
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    Most recently he has been seen driving a £160,000 Lamborghini Urus, but his prized possession is a £2.5million Bugatti Chiron he bought in 2021.
    The forward also has a very rare Bugatti Veyron, which cost £1.5million – but now being a collector’s item is worth much more than that.
    Then there’s a £200,000 Ferrari 458 Spyder and a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren that is appreciating in value and could be worth up to £400,000 in today’s market – all sitting comfortably in Benzema’s garage.
    Least we forget a Lamborghini Gallardo £220,000 and a £250,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith.
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    Kante does things a little bit different. It is believed his second-hand Mini Cooper, which costs around £20k brand new, is still his ride.
    He reportedly bought it when he signed for Leicester City in 2015, and has refused to part with it ever since.
    Former team-mate Antonio Rudiger told The Players’ Tribune: “Everything with NG [Kante] is authentic. Even the Mini Cooper — people laugh about it, but there is a real story behind it.
    “It was a dream for NG to make it to the Premier League, coming from where he came from, and the Mini was the first car that he bought when he got to England.
    “So for him, it is not just a car. It has a deep meaning.”
    Most recently, Benzema has been spotted driving a Lamborghini Urus worth £160,000Credit: Instagram / @karimbenzema
    Benzema boasts a £2.5million Bugatti Chiron in his garageCredit: Instagram / @karimbenzema
    Benzema’s car collection is said to be worth £6million
    Kante seen driving his Mini Cooper S back in 2016Credit: iCelebTV
    Fashion & shopping
    When it comes to fashion, you can forget about Kante spending money on designer clothes.
    Often spotted in leisure wear and trainers, the midfield general turned up to the 2018 wedding party of Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan in Ibiza wearing a white spotted shirt with navy shorts.

    Benzema is a totally different animal.
    On his crowning glory at last year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, he wore a fitted black tuxedo over a banded collar shirt in a nod to a famous outfit worn by Tupac Shakur at the 1996 American Music Awards.
    Matched with expensive Jean Paul Gaultier frames and a Cartier bracelet and Richard Mille watch, he was a picture of elegance.
    In 2019, he modelled a Fendi collection, while he’s often front row at Paris Fashion Week.
    His go-to designer is Balenciaga, who he is often spotted wearing.
    Benzema was a picture of elegance at the Ballon d’Or awards in 2022Credit: Rex
    Expensive designer threads are important to Benzema

    Kante appeared at the wedding of Cesc Fabregas and Daniella Semaan wearing shortsCredit: Getty
    Casual Kante prefers to dress in relaxed leisure wearCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Kante was once spotted by a fan shopping in AsdaCredit: Twitter / @Sarfraz_A10
    Kante’s food shop tells you everything you need to know.
    He was once spotted by a fan at budget supermarket Asda.
    Speaking on Twitter, fellow shopper Sarfaz Ahmed said: “Went out for some casual grocery shopping at Asda and look who I bumped in to.
    “@nglkante what a player and what a human being! Very kindly took a picture with me and was so polite.
    “Listened patiently to what I had to say, so humble for a player of such class!”
    Mobile phones
    According to Blues team-mate Kai Havertz, Kante has had the same phone for ten years.
    He said: “There’s an image of footballers, all fancy and diamonds and this and that.
    According to his team-mate Kai Havertz, Kante has had the same phone for 10 yearsCredit: AFP
    Benzema splashed around £3,000 on his customised 24k gold iPhone
    “I have met players who spend so much on things where you think: ‘Why do you do this? There are players who don’t care but others do. It’s not always about saying: ‘I did this.’ That’s sometimes a bit fake.
    “N’Golo Kante is another. He’s had the same phone for 10 years, doesn’t care about cars, doesn’t care about clothes.”
    On the other hand, Benzema commissioned iPhone Gold to make him a customised 24k gold iPhone costing somewhere in the region of £3,000.
    Holidays
    When the season ends, Benzema takes himself on a well-deserved holiday.
    He will travel in luxury, seen taking a private jet to glam destinations including Ibiza and Los Angeles.
    Often, he will share his travels to his 69million followers on Instagram – who are wowed by the lifestyle he leads, which includes renting luxury yachts or going on safari.
    However, homebody Kante doesn’t care for a break away much.
    Benzema favours taking a private jet to glam destinationsCredit: Instagram / @karimbenzema
    Travel is important to BenzemaCredit: Instagram / @karimbenzema
    No expense is spared when Benzema enjoys his downtimeCredit: Instagram / @karimbenzema
    Kante is a self-confessed homebodyCredit: Getty
    Amusingly, when filming for Chelsea’s kit sponsors Trivago, Kante revealed in the video that his perfect summer holiday would be if he didn’t go anywhere at all!
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    He said: “Sometimes I just stay at home only and I’m happy.”
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