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    Carabao Cup final Wags, including a showgirl, reality TV star and a TV presenter, as Man Utd and Newcastle face off

    IT’S the first Wembley showpiece of the season.Manchester United and Newcastle United face off in the Carabao Cup final – with both sides enjoying a resurgence on the pitch.
    Diletta Leotta will be cheering on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final
    Leotta dates Newcastle keeper Loris Karius
    The Red Devils are motoring along now under the stewardship of Erik ten Hag, and have got themselves into the title race.
    While Newcastle United, under Saudi ownership, are challenging for a Champions League place – sitting in fifth spot in the Premier League.
    Man Utd haven’t won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017, while for Newcastle it’s been a longer wait – in 1955 they won the FA Cup.
    Cheering on the two sides will be their gorgeous Wags. From a Argentinian showgirl to a stunning Italian TV host, these are the Wags lighting up the Carabao Cup final.
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    Diletta Leotta
    Italian presenter Diletta, 31, currently works for DAZN in her homeland.
    Last year, she set tongues wagging when she was spied holding hands with Loris Karius – who could be between the sticks for the Toon on Sunday following Nick Pope’s suspension.
    She has amassed almost nine million followers on Instagram, and continues to soar in popularity.
    Her eye-catching outfits have made her a fans’ favourite for years.
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    Muri Lopez Benitez
    From fashionable outfits to the barely there, the Argie beauty is a showgirl.
    She is seen at various South America festivals wearing incredible costumes – showing off an enviable figure.
    Muri, 24, is the Wag of United centre-back and World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez.
    The pair are childhood sweethearts and have shared in each other’s success since they were young teens.
    Muri Lopez Benitez shows off her epic body
    Benitez is the Wag of United defender Lisandro Martinez
    Chana Kesselaar
    23-year-old Dutch beauty Chana is the reported girlfriend of Newcastle’s 6ft5in stopper Sven Botman.
    She is a fashion stylist who has around 5,000 Instagram followers.
    She also shares her sketches online to her followers, and has a website advertising her services.
    Chana’s glam life plays out on social media, including holidays in Ibiza and city trips to London.
    Chana Kesselaar is reportedly dating Sven BotmanCredit: Instagram @chanakesselaar
    Dutch beauty Kesselaar is a fashion stylist
    Katja Kuhne
    37-year-old Katja is nine years her husband Marcel Sabitzer’s senior.
    She tose to fame starring in the German version of reality TV show The Bachelor.
    They have been together since 2017 and got engaged three years later.
    The Austria international romantically got down on one knee and proposed in the picturesque setting of the Maldives.
    Katja Kuhne appeared on the German version of The Bachelor
    Kuhne is nine years Marcel Sabitzer’s senior
    Ana Lidia Martins
    Gorgeous Ana, 25, has dated Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes since 2020.
    The Brazilian beauty is a nutritionist and has several private clients.
    She also loves swimming in the sea, riding in private yachts, and shares her glam life to over 60,000 followers on Instagram.
    The pair recently welcomed a son, Matteo to their family.
    Anda Lidia Martins is a qualified nutritionistCredit: Instagram @analidiamartinss
    Martins has dated Bruno Guimaraes since 2020Credit: Reuters
    Edurne De Gea
    The wife of David De Gea, Edurne is a singer who once competed in Eurovision.
    However, she caused controversy on Spanish TV when she agreed with a comment that Manchester is “uglier than the back of a fridge”.
    Edurne, 37, began dating the Man Utd shotstopper in 2014.
    They welcomed daughter Yanay in 2021.
    Glam Edurne De Gea is a singer who once competed in EurovisionCredit: Instagram @edurnity
    Edurne began dating David De Gea in 2014
    Charlotte Trippier
    Charlotte was one of the more private World Cup WAGs, stating in her Instagram bio “fam and friends”.
    While she keeps her life away from the public eye, she does also state that she’s “a princess who has found her prince.”
    The striking brunette, 29, is often seen on the sidelines cheering on her husband, Kieran Trippier.
    It is not known when the couple met, however they tied the knot in 2016.
    Charlotte Trippier, first from the left, is one of England’s WagsCredit: Instagram
    The Trippiers prefer to keep a private life outside of footballCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2
    Lucia Loi
    Loi, 25, has been dating in-form Marcus Rashford for four years now.
    The pretty brunette is a business graduate and studied at the University of Manchester.
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    She loves “fitness, art and cooking” and “enjoys travelling”.
    Rashford popped the question in the summer – with an elaborate proposal in Los Angeles.
    Lucia Loi is a business graduate at Manchester UniversityCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lucialoi/?hl=en
    Lucia Loi and Marcus Rashford got engaged in the summer in Los AngelesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/lucialoi/ More

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    Newcastle keeper Loris Karius dates stunning TV presenter Diletta Leotta, while his exes include a Made In Chelsea star

    NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Loris Karius is proving there’s nothing wrong with his catching ability.The German shotstopper, who famously committed two clangers in a Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, could be in line to start his first game for the Toon, with Nick Pope suspended.
    Ladies man Loris Karius has an impressive list of ex-girlfriendsCredit: Instagram@loriskarius
    Diletta Leotta is Loris Karius’ current girlfriendCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    Leotta is an Italian TV presenterCredit: @dilettaleotta
    Karius and Leotta went public about their romance on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    But despite his troubles on the pitch, off it the handsome star, 29, is a pin-up of the game – attracting the world’s most stunning women.
    The Thor-lookalike now dates the very beautiful Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta.
    And in the past, he’s enjoyed romances with reality TV stars and a fitness model.
    This is his impressive ex-list.
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    Janine Wiggert
    Karius’ most recent girlfriend was this gorgeous beauty influencer, who boasts over 1.3million followers on Instagram.
    They reportedly began their courtship when he spent time at Hertha Berlin, where she lives.
    Beauty influencer Janine Wiggert was a former girlfriendCredit: Instagram / @janinewiggert
    The 30-year-old mother-of-two likes to share her lifestyle on social media, enjoying luxury holidays and showing off her incredible bikini body in sexy snaps.
    According to German media, things got serious – with Wiggert visiting Karius in England.
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    Sophia Thamalla
    German TV presenter and actress Thamalla, 33, was in a romance with Karius for two years, but she now dates tennis star Alexander Zverev.
    Their relationship was already said to be on the way out, after he was spotted kissing another woman on holiday in Mykonos.
    German TV presenter Sophia Thomalla dated Karius for two yearsCredit: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
    Rumours swirled that Karius cheated on SophiaCredit: Instagram / @sophiathomalla
    Then he had to take to Twitter to clarify his relationship status, when photos of him cuddling the beauty appeared in the media.
    “Yesterday, Sophia and I were leaked photos from my vacation that show me with another woman,” he tweeted. “It is unfortunately true that we have drifted apart for a long time. I am sorry that it is now falling apart and I would like to apologise for that.”
    Ianthe Rose
    Made In Chelsea star Ianthe dated the keeper on and off for 10 months from 2018.
    Previously she dated Callum Best, son of Man Utd legend George.
    Ianthe Rose starred in Made In ChelseaCredit: Instagram / @iantherose
    Ianthe backed off Karius after his Champions League gaffesCredit: Instagram / @iantherose
    They were even spotted getting all domesticated – doing some supermarket shopping in Cheshire.
    However, the 31-year-old distanced herself from Karius, when she started getting abuse after THAT Champions League display.
    She revealed: “I have been threatened that I will be stabbed in my organs, that my family will be killed, being told they are already dead, being told to kill myself, that the Russian mafia are after me etc etc.”
    Any wonder she walked away.
    Annelie Alpert
    Annelie dated Karius when he signed for Liverpool in 2016.
    She made the move to Merseyside with her beau, and they shared romantic pictures together on social media.
    When he signed for the Reds, she revealed how proud she was. “Keep shining,” she wrote on one gushy Insta post.
    However, after two years together – it appeared Annelie struggled to settle in the UK.
    The 29-year-old fashion model called it quits with the shotstopper and moved back to Hamburg, where she lives a quiet life and has her kept social media private.
    Pamela Reif
    On the rebound from splitting from Annelie, Karius moved on to the stunning fitness model Pamela – who was just 20 at the time.
    The German was infamous in her homeland for her health and fitness YouTube videos, and had a massive following – once putting Erling Haaland through his paces in a training skit.
    And it’s mostly men who subscribe, as she revealed.
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    Pamela Reif dated Karius briefly after he split from AnnelieCredit: Instagram / @pamela_rf
    Reif is a fitness model who boasts almost nine million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @pamela_rf
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     “I get an incredible amount of feedback. People write me that they started with sport because of me. Guys tell me that their girlfriends started training with me because they love me,” she once said.
    She has almost nine million followers on Instagram, much more than his 1.8million. More

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    Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury go 10 rounds on social media as we decide who wins from partners, pups and planes to fancy dress

    FLOAT like a social butterfly, sting like a bee.That’s not quite what Muhammad Ali said – but Jake Paul, 26, and Tommy Fury, 23, love sharing their glam lives on social media.
    Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia on SundayCredit: Getty
    Fury likes to fly commercially, while Paul uses a private jet
    From showing off their stunning Wags to their riches – cars, private jets and designer pooches on Instagram – these two have a life to envy.
    So, before they get in the ring for their eagerly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, SunSport pitted them against one another in 10 rounds on social media.
    Seconds out…
    Round 1: Planes
    Paul has a net worth of around £25million, while Fury has an estimated worth of around £3million.
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    This allows the former to fly privately, while Tommy books business class.
    Paul edges this one, just.
    Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
    Round 2: Fancy dress
    Fair play to the pair, they love dressing up.
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    And at Halloween they showed they weren’t afraid to look a bit daft.
    Paul and his ex-girlfriend Julia Rose channeled Avatar, and looked the part.
    While Fury and his missus Molly Mae had a zombie boxer and ring girl look going on.
    Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
    Halloween gave the feuding pair the opportunity to play dress up
    Round 3: Famous brothers
    Jake’s older brother Logan went into boxing, but wasn’t as successful as his younger sibling.
    However, Logan teamed up with fellow YouTuber KSI to launch Prime energy drink – which is the flavour of the month, and has a career in the WWE.
    Tommy’s older brother Tyson Fury needs no introduction.
    Of course, the Gypsy King is the best boxer on the planet right now and the biggest celebrity out of them all.
    Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
    Tyson Fury is the most famous of the brothers
    Round 4: Novelty clobber
    Paul loves to embrace fashion – and seemingly fell in love with Gucci’s Mickey Mouse range – wearing their £600 shirt and sporting their £1,000 bag.
    Fury wasn’t afraid to reveal his favourite supermarket – once sporting a hoodie with Aldi emblazoned across it.
    That sells on eBay for £20.
    Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
    Both Fury and Paul aren’t afraid to wear novelty clothing
    Round 5: Dogs
    Both boast K-9 friends.
    Fury invested in a protection dog after burglars ransacked his former Manchester abode and nabbed £800,000 worth of jewellery and designer gear.
    Paul has two dogs, a Newfoundland named Lil Moo and a golden retriever named Thor Puppy Paul.
    All are adorable.
    Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
    Dogs are these men’s best friends
    Round 6: Jewellery
    Although Tommy and Molly had a lot of their jewellery nabbed by thieves, he still boasts a Rolex Submariner worth around £45,000.
    Paul drapes himself in diamonds and loves wearing expensive items.
    Quite brilliantly, he once had an £80,000 pendant made that featured a diamond-encrusted Conor McGregor in a sleepy pose following his defeat to Dustin Poirier.
    Brilliantly, Paul sent it to Poirier as a present.
    Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
    Rolex-wearing Fury is trumped in the jewellery department by free-spending Paul
    Round 7: Romantic gestures
    They might appear to have all the testosterone in the world flowing through them, and seemingly look lad-ish.
    But romance doesn’t escape them, either.
    On Valentine’s Day, Fury showered new mum Molly-Mae with gifts and treats.
    Paul poked fun at his single status, showering his boxing gloves with roses and chocolates. True love wins this one.
    Scorecard: Paul 8-10 Fury
    Fury showered Molly-Mae Hague with gifts on Valentine’s Day, while single Paul cosied up to his boxing gloves
    Round 8: Girlfriends
    Fury met Molly-Mae on Love Island in 2019 and they have been inseparable ever since.
    And she has gone from strength-to-strength in her career – becoming creative director of online fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing in 2021.
    Paul has dated model Julia Rose on and off, but the couple are no more.
    Since they got back together a few times, don’t put it past them rekindling their romance yet again.
    Scorecard: Paul 9-10 Fury
    Molly-Mae Hague boasts a successful career in her own right, while Paul split with on/off girlfriend Julia Rose
    Julia Rose and Paul recently split upCredit: Instagram
    Round 9: Six-packs
    Fury and Paul take working out very seriously.
    Seemingly, TNT is naturally ripped – although in 2020 Molly-Mae poked fun at him for growing a belly. A the same time, he revealed he didn’t care about having a six-pack.
    Paul, on the other hand, has undergone a series of body transformations.
    He goes to the gym daily and looks in perfect condition.
    Scorecard: Paul 10-10 Fury
    Fury and Paul both take working out very seriously
    Round 10: Cars
    Paul owns an insane car collection, including a £360,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom and a £165,000 Lamborghini Huracan.
    He’s also been seen driving a Tesla Model X – worth around £80,000.
    It’s fair to say Fury isn’t in that league, although he once had his own Rolls-Royce.
    Today, he drives a more family-friendly Mercedes G-Class – costing around £130,000.
    Scorecard: Paul 10-9 Fury
    Rolls-Royce was the vehicle of choice for both Fury and Paul
    The Judges Scores
    Result: Paul 96 – 96 Fury
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    We couldn’t separate the pair – outside the ring their social media lives are just as close as their boxing credentials.
    We’ll see on Sunday, though, who will prove to be the better boxer in Diriyah. More

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    Liverpool kid Stefan Bajcetic could have signed for Man Utd before starring for Reds, and is now set to play for Spain

    LIVERPOOL fans were treated to a glimpse into the future as they saw their side brush aside Newcastle at St James’ Park.Bossing the game in the middle of the park was 18-year-old Stefan Bajcetic, a rising star and an important part of their midfield rebuild.
    Liverpool have a new hero in Stefan BajceticCredit: Rex

    The teenager showed delightful footwork on the half-turn, before striding up the pitch to kick-start a move for Cody Gakpo’s goal.
    His brilliant display that drew comparisons with Sergio Busquets followed another commanding performance in the Merseyside derby.
    Now, with Real Madrid up next, Bajcetic will get the opportunity to prove his worth against his fellow countrymen.
    It is no wonder Spain are reportedly desperate to cap him at international level – to avoid losing the dual-nationality midfielder to Serbia.
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    However, if Manchester United would have moved quicker – Bajcetic could have been playing for the Red Devils.
    Missed opportunity
    Born in Vigo, Bajcetic is the son of former Serbian footballer Srdan Bajcetic – who played for clubs including Celta Vigo and Red Star Belgrade.
    Incredibly, Bajcetic Snr played alongside Brazil World Cup star Mazinho – who is better known now as Thiago Alcantara’s dad.
    The son came through the ranks of Celta, where his dad enjoyed a spell between 1994-97, playing for the youth teams at centre-back.
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    That is where the English clubs circled – with Man Utd and Liverpool paying the most attention.
    “Some scouts from Liverpool saw him and contacted us. But Stefan was still a child, not even 16 years old. He couldn’t go anywhere,” the Bajcetic’s father told Spanish outlet El Mundo.
    “At first, Liverpool told us that they couldn’t do it and then United called us, [saying] that they could. Liverpool found out and contacted us again to sign him.
    “Celta does not have the financial power to [offer] professional contracts at that age. Sometimes [the young players] leave.”
    Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe sat down with the player and his father – managing to convince them that his future belonged at Anfield.
    And he signed on the dotted line for the Reds – with a fee of just £224,000 agreed with Celta.
    Srdan Bajcetic, right, played for Red Star BelgradeCredit: PA
    Bajcetic has profited from Liverpool’s injury problemsCredit: Rex
    Beating Brexit
    However, Liverpool had a race against time to acquire Bajcetic because of Brexit.
    On December 31, 2020, the UK left the EU – and that meant new laws were put in place forbidding Premier League clubs to buy U18 players from overseas.
    However, Jurgen Klopp’s side were able squeeze in a deal before that deadline.
    But, it wasn’t the easiest settling in period for Bajcetic.
    With the country in lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the boy was on his own on foreign shores.
    “He was not playing…locked up,” the father said.
    “I think all this made him mature before. He never said it was complicated or that he wanted to go back. Never. He was always very clear about it and he has been very professional.”
    In 2021, Bajcetic signed his first professional contract with the RedsCredit: Instagram
    This season, Bajcetic has come of age in Liverpool’s midfieldCredit: Rex
    Boy to man
    This season, Bajcetic has been blooded into Klopp’s first team line-up.
    Injuries in a creaking midfield to the likes of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara meant Liverpool were reduced to bare bones. They had no choice but to give youngsters a chance.
    He came on as a sub in the 9-0 win over Bournemouth, before a late sub appearance against Ajax in the Champions League meant he became Liverpool’s youngest ever player in the history of the competition.
    His first start came against Derby in the EFL Cup win over Derby, and his first goal was away at Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
    That sudden rise has seen German boss Klopp turn to Bajcetic more in recent weeks.
    His team-mates, including Jordan Henderson have been wowed by his ability.
    “I’m very impressed. He has been outstanding since he has come into the team,” Henderson told LFCTV after they beat Everton.
    Jordan Henderson has praised Bajcetic’s performancesCredit: Getty
    “Over the last few weeks, even though the performances haven’t been great, he has been the one that has probably stood out and performed to the levels he is capable of.
    “The difference (against Everton) was everybody else stepped up, everybody else performed and when that happens good things can happen.”
    Spain next
    La Roja manager Luis de la Fuente is well aware of Bajcetic, who is seen as the future of the Spain national team.
    According to Diario AS, the youngster called “brilliant” by Jurgen Klopp is in contention to be picked for the next international squad.
    The report adds that Spain are keen not to miss out on another young starlet who is eligible to play for another country.
    Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina), Nico Paz (Uruguay) and Alvaro Rodriguez (Uruguay) all chose to play for South American countries, while Bajcetic could represent Serbia – his dad’s place of birth.
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    Jurgen Klopp has called Bajcetic ‘brilliant’Credit: AFP
    But, Bajcetic has represented Spain’s U21 side – so that may give an indication to where his future lies.
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    Ben Chilwell’s former girlfriends include Love Island star and Scott Disick’s ex, as the Chelsea star dates Aussie model

    BEN Chilwell is clearly a charmer.It wasn’t so long ago that the handsome Chelsea defender, 26, had reportedly signed up dating app Raya.
    Aussie model Cartia Mallan is Ben Chilwell’s new girlfriendCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
    Mallan confirmed her relationship with Chilwell on Valentine’s DayCredit: Instagram @cartiamallan
    Mallan, 24, joins a list of desirable women Chilwell has reportedly dated
    But now, he is in a romance with stunning Australian Model Cartia Mallan, 24.
    Gorgeous brunette Cartia took to Instagram to reveal their relationship with a series of posts.
    She shared pics of the loved-up couple cuddling in front of a fireplace in what appears to be a cottage for a loved-up getaway.
    Cartia joins a list of highly desirable women who have been seen on the arm of the England left-back.
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    From an ex of Scott Disick of Kardashians fame to a former Love Island contestant, this is Chilwell’s ex-list.
    Joanna Chimonides
    Ben began dating Joanna when he was an up-and-coming star at Leicester City.
    She studied psychology the University of Leicester, before becoming a reality TV star.
    The pair split up in 2018.
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    A year later, she rocked up on Love Island – reportedly leaving Chilwell fuming.
    Joanna Chimonides was Chilwell’s first high-profile girlfriendCredit: Instagram
    Chimonides went on to appear on Love IslandCredit: Instagram
    Chilwell was said to be fuming with Chimonides for appearing on reality TVCredit: Instagram
    Holly Scarfone
    Scarfone, 24, has been compared to Kylie Jenner – and is an influencer with 800,000 followers on Instagram.
    She appeared on Netflix dating show Too Hot to Handle.
    Holly is also an ambassador US high-street fashion chain, Forever 21.
    Last year she was linked to American TV star Scott Disick, who is famous for appearing on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
    Months later she was spied locking arms with Chilwell in Los Angeles, where he was on holiday in the summer.
    Holly Scarfone has been compared to Kylie JennerCredit: @hollyscarfone
    Scarfone once dated Scott Disick
    Kelsey Calemine
    The most popular of Chilwell’s reported girlfriends, Kelsey has an astonishing 2.8 million followers on Instagram – that’s over a million more than him.
    The 24-year-old is a complete foodie – and has a separate Insta account on which she shares the amazing meals she has in Los Angeles.
    Back in 2021, Chilwell and Kelsey were spotted looking cosy together at the Principote Beach Club in Mykonos.
    The full-back was on a lad’s holiday on the Greek island with Jack Grealish.
    Kelsey Calemine – Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=enCredit: https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=en
    Kelsey Calemine – Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=enCredit: https://www.instagram.com/fatherkels/?hl=en
    Camila Kendra
    Camila is a model from the Dominican Republic.
    Back in 2021, it was reported the beauty, 24, was dating F1 ace Lewis Hamilton.
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    Later on that year it was reported she had been whisked off her feet by Chilwell.
    However, it is believed she cooled their relationship to concentrate on her career before last summer.
    Camila Kendra was linked to Chilwell in 2021
    Kendra also reportedly dated F1 ace Lewis HamiltonCredit: INSTAGRAM/CAMILA KENDRA More

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    Inside David Beckham’s amazing transfer swoop to bring Lionel Messi to Inter Miami that’s taken FIVE years

    DAVID Beckham may finally have landed his man.Reports in France claim PSG talisman Lionel Messi, 35, is seriously mulling over his future – with Inter Miami in pole position for his signature.
    Lionel Messi could be Miami-bound in the summer
    Inter Miami owner David Beckham has made it his mission to bring Messi to the MLS
    The World Cup winner has yet to sign a new deal – with his current contract expiring in the summer.
    England legend Becks, 47, has wanted to bring Messi to the MLS ever since he founded the club FIVE years ago.
    Messi’s arrival in the US would be the biggest deal since Beckham moved from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy in 2012.
    And it would be a massive boon to the Latin American community in the Magic City, who would have ‘one of their own’ to revere.
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    The pledge
    A year before Inter Miami made their MLS debut in 2020, Beckham refused to rule out the possibility of signing Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
    “Everyone has their wish list, everyone does, but if you look at the way Leo and Cristiano are still playing, even at what you might think is the later stage of their careers, I don’t see it ending for them,” Beckham said.
    “They’re playing at such a high level that it’s hard to see them leaving the clubs they are at, but we will see. You never know what can happen in football.”
    Beckham cleverly planted the seed. Who wouldn’t want South Beach on their doorstep?
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    There was talk Messi would quit Barcelona and head straight to the States.
    However, the Argentine superstar opted for Paris instead – with a view of a World Cup on the horizon and one last attempt at capturing his holy grail.
    Beckham was left waiting.

    In the meantime…
    Messi had begun to build a property empire in Miami – with belief around him that he wanted to finish his career in the MLS.
    A year before Inter Miami’s debut campaign, he splashed around £5.5million on a stunning apartment on Sunny Isles Beach.
    It boasted access to six swimming pools, a luxury spa, fully-equipped gym, and a yoga studio.
    Two years later he added to his incredible property portfolio by snapping up the entire 9th floor of the Regalia building – a structure designed by renowned architect Charles Allem.
    Called the “mansion in the sky in the most unique building in South Florida,” the six bedroom abode cost him around £9million.
    Reports claimed he sold the Sunny Isles penthouse for a whopping profit of around £17million.
    Lionel Messi built a property empire in MiamiCredit: Regalia Miami Condos
    In 2021, he splashed around £5.5m on an entire floor in the Regalia buildingCredit: Regalia Miami Condos
    The property boasted amazing coastline viewsCredit: Regalia Miami Condos
    Most recently, Messi bought another apartment in the Porsche Design TowerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Messi paid around £9m for the posh padCredit: Getty
    Could this be the abode Messi lives in next season?Credit: Getty
    While another suggested he had listed his second Miami property, although it was never confirmed if it was sold.
    However, in November last year, Messi bought an apartment at the Porsche Design Tower for £9million- which boasts stunning views of the Miami coastline, as well a lift for one of his supercars.
    Inter Miami ‘confident’ in signing Messi
    With Messi achieving his career odyssey of winning the World Cup with his country – coupled with current disgruntlement at his French employers PSG – Inter Miami are reportedly confident of convincing Messi to join their revolution.
    A move could happen as soon as the current European football season comes to a close.
    In the past, the forward has revealed the prospect of strutting his stuff in the MLS would be a “dream”.
    It would, no doubt, making the highest paid player in the league’s history.
    While it would also ring true on Beckham’s promise to deliver a star to Inter Miami fans.
    South Florida boasts a huge Latin American population – many mad football fans.
    The move would certainly appease the locals, who will flock to the DRV PNK Stadium in their droves to catch a glimpse of the football superstar – just like Angelinos made the pilgrimage to Carson to see Beckham in action for the LA Galaxy 15 years ago.
    Inter Miami’s largely Latin American fan base would welcome Messi with open armsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Messi and Beckham are close pals and would relish the opportunity to work together at Inter MiamiCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    What signing Messi would mean to the MLS
    Cristiano Ronaldo’s big-money move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr has been viewed by football purists as the Portuguese legend looking for his retirement home.
    Would Messi’s move to the MLS be seen as the same?
    The USA’s ever-improving performances at the World Cup have shown that ‘soccer’ is well and truly a sport the country loves.
    Also, with parents growingly concerned about the impact head injuries might have on their kids playing American football, many are choosing for their sons and daughters to play the beautiful game.
    Before, it was cast-offs from the Premier League that went to the US for one final pay day.
    Now, the likes of Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic and Brendan Aaronsen are looking the part in our competitive league.
    For the moment, the big push for the MLS is the importance of bringing in youth players, a model Inter Miami boss Phil Neville is keen to follow.
    “MLS is a young person’s league. Some of the best young players are coming through the academies. We’re a club that wants to produce our own players,” Neville told the Guardian in 2021.
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    Phil Nevile and David Beckham pledged to give youth a chance at Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
    The temptation of bringing Lionel Messi, pictured with wife Antonela Roccuzzo, would be too great to turn downCredit: Getty
    Still, the lure of bringing the world’s greatest player, even when he turns 36 in the summer, would be too much to turn down.
    And just think how inspirational he could be to those young footballers desperate to make their name in the game. More

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    Boxing’s sexiest ring girls who you WON’T see at Tommy Fury vs Jake Paul, as the pair prepare to fight in Saudi Arabia

    JAKE PAUL and Tommy Fury are gearing up for the fight of their lives in Saudi Araba.The feuding pair will finally meet in the ring on February 26 – to end years of baiting one another.
    Sophie Danvers is one of the most popular ring girls in boxingCredit: Instagram @sophiedanvers
    Danvers is currently expecting her first childCredit: Instagram @sophiedanvers
    But, because of strict laws surrounding women and what they can wear in the Middle East, ring girls will sadly be missing from the event.
    To ease your fears, SunSport has compiled the stunners who will be missing in action.
    From a former Miss Swimsuit UK winner to a blonde bombshell who is a permanent fixture at Anthony Joshua fights, here are the ring girls you WON’T see at Paul vs Fury’s bout.
    Sophie Danvers
    Soph, 25, is signed up to Body London agency.
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    She wowed fans when AJ fought Joshua Parker and Carlos Takam.
    Although, she was missing in action from the recent scraps with Oleksandr Usyk.
    And there’s a reason for that. Danvers is currently expecting her first child.
    Laura Stanford
    Beautiful Laura, 30, WAS in the ring when Joshua took on Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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    Outside the sport, she lives a jet-set life – sharing snaps to her 30,000 plus Instagram followers in glam locations like the Maldives and Tulum, Mexico.
    She is close pals with Love Island alumni Maura Higgins – with the pair often seen enjoying a night out together.
    It is very likely she will be seen at London’s O2 Arena, when AJ returns to the ring against Jermaine Franklin on April 1.
    Laura Stanford lives a jet-set lifestyleCredit: Instagram @lauraestanford
    Stanford has over 30,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @lauraestanford
    Jennifer McSween
    Jennifer, 27, is a former Miss Universe Great Britain finalist.
    She also worked in law and studied criminology, and teaches women self-defence classes.
    McSween boasts over 31,000 followers on Instragam.
    Last year, the amazing brunette ran in a 5k race for Cancer Research UK.
    Amazing Jennifer McSween is a former Miss Universe Great Britain finalistCredit: Instagram @jennifermcsween
    McSween seen at the Joshua Vs Usyk fight at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Instagram @jennifermcsween
    Megan Christie
    Christie, 30, is a proud mama to daughter, Alaia, who was born in 2021.
    As well as a ring girl for Matchroom Boxing, she is also a Monster Energy girl – appearing at events including the Moto GP at Silverstone.
    Her Instagram, which has 21,000-plus followers, is filled with glam snaps, as well as cute family moments.
    She made her return as a ring girl in November last year, as Dillian Whyte took on Franklin.
    Proud mama Megan Christie made her return as a ring girl back in NovemberCredit: Matchroom
    Christie took time out after having a babyCredit: Instagram @meganchristie1
    Alissa King-Underwood
    Alissa’s stunning figure won her Miss Swimsuit UK, and she is a double Miss Cambridgeshire champion.
    Now she is a permanent fixture on the boxing circuit, and has worked at the British Touring Car Championship.
    Brilliantly, she has a side project called Enchanted Princess Appearances that provide princess partieS for kids.
    She is engaged to former Peterborough footballer, Bobby Copping.
    Ring girl Alissa King-Underwood is permanent fixture on the boxing circuit
    King-Underwood once won the Miss Swimsuit UK competitionCredit: Instagram @alissadaisy
    Chloe Ellman-Baker
    Like Alissa, Chloe is another who has broadened her horizons and moved into motosport.
    She is also well-travelled – with luxury holidays to Dubai and Tenerife documented on social media with tons of bikini pics.
    She also dates a sportsman in Harlequins rugby star Dino Lamb.
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    Calling herself the ‘Queen of Europe’, she has 17,000 followers on Instagram.
    Chloe Ellman-Baker is a Matchroom Boxing stapleCredit: Matchroom
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    Inside boxing’s tackiest homes, from Ricky Hatton’s diamante door handles to Floyd Mayweather’s roll out sweet shop

    THE world’s best boxers earn millions.From Floyd Mayweather, who claimed his net worth exceeded £1billion, to Tyson Fury – recipient of £20million from his last fight against Derek Chisora – those at the top generally coin it in.
    The likes of Floyd Mayweather are rolling in cash – which they spend on their impressive homesCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
    However, despite their millions, boxers and their Wags – like Paris Fury – don’t always get the decor rightCredit: Instagram
    Fury’s £1.7m home in Morecambe features a chandelier hanging in the kitchenCredit: Instagram @parisfury1
    And that means they sometimes have more money than sense, when it comes to spending their dosh.
    These legendary figures from the sport ploughed the cash into their homes, filling their amazing mansions with some items that could split opinion.
    SunSport takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the worst offenders – starting with the Gypsy King.
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    Tyson Fury’s taste in suits he wears in the build-up to his fights might give you an idea of what the WBC champ is all about.
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    Back in 2020, he upgraded from a £550,000 abode to a stunning £1.7million home in Morecambe with wife Paris.
    Of course, they couldn’t wait to show off some of the interiors on Instagram.
    Bizarrely, one snap revealed a low-hanging chandelier in the kitchen.
    Now, we’re no Laurence Llewelyn-Bowens – but that’s got to be a design first.
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    Second, in another picture – Tyson’s wife Paris stands proudly in front of what appear to be velvet curtains in nouveau-riche gold… on an outside door.
    Mike Tyson
    Recent reports suggested ‘Iron Mike’ earned around £300million in his heyday, although by the late 1990s he was forced to sell off some of the amazing properties he bought on the way up.
    One of them was an amazing five bedroom mansion in Ohio, which had cages to keep his tigers in.
    Better still, just so you know who lived there, he rather amusingly had his name etched on the front gates.
    Similarly, and like something out of a Rocky film, Tyson had a thing for huge statues yards from his front door.
    A 52-room mansion, which he later sold to rapper 50 Cent for £3.3million in 2003, boasted a lion statue decorating its entrance.
    Roar, indeed.
    Mike Tyson’s front gates spelled out his name – just so you know who lives thereCredit: Johnny Joo
    Tyson’s tigers were kept in cages in various propertiesCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Ricky Hatton
    Forever one of the joker’s in the pack, Mancunian favourite Hatton is as whacky as they come.
    Last year, he gave viewers a glimpse into his mansion in a BBC Comic Relief special called ‘This is MY House’.
    Diamante door handles were the pick of the most outrageous things in the home.
    In fact, he really does have a thing for diamantes – with a crocodile and panther covered in stones.
    However, the clincher for us was his dining room.
    Clad in gold, Scarface’s Tony Montana wouldn’t have looked out of place sitting at the head of the table.
    While in his cinema room, he has a picture of the cast of Sex and the City, which Hatton said he watched before a world title fight.
    Diamante door handles are found around Hatton’s Manchester homeCredit: BBC
    A dining room clad in gold features in Hatton’s mansionCredit: BBC
    A picture of the Sex and the City cast takes pride of place in Hatton’s cinema roomCredit: BBC
    Floyd Mayweather
    Mayweather is the man that has everything. He wants everything too.
    His car collection is insane, while his portfolio of mansions in Los Angeles, Miami and Las Vegas is even crazier.
    But, unsurprisingly, what Mayweather loves most is himself.
    Why else would he have artwork adorning his walls – showing off his chiselled chest in a huge canvas.
    That sits next to a picture of foe Conor McGregor, who gave him his greatest pay day ever when they fought in an exhibition fight.
    Mayweather is also a man who must make regular trips to the dentist.
    In one of his palaces, he has a fold away sweet shop with jars full of treats.
    Forget 50 Cent, it’s Mayweather who will ‘take you to the candy shop’.
    Floyd Mayweather has his own sweet shop in his homeCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
    The sweet shop features jars full of treatsCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather
    Mayweather celebrates his biggest pay day with artwork of himself and foe Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram, @floydmayweather
    Deontay Wilder
    The Bronze Bomber is a hero in Alabama, where they have erected a huge statue in his honour.
    Thankfully, he decided against having one in his £1.2million mansion on the picturesque Lake Tuscaloosa.
    However, protective Wilder does have a panic room on the premises.
    While we’re not slamming that, of course all sports stars need to protect themselves.
    But, when the panic room door is styled like a door from Fort Know, then things start to look a little silly.
    Deontay Wilder boasts a stunning £1.2m mansion in AlabamaCredit: Realtor
    The panic room door is a little out of place in Wilder’s home and looks like something in a bankCredit: Realtor
    Evander Holyfield
    Holyfield used to own an enormous 54,000 square-foot mansion on 235 acres, which is still the largest single family home in the state of Georgia.
    The 109-room home is as lavish as it gets, but it wasn’t entirely perfect.
    After all, it’s huge banquet hall – with gold interior – was a bit much.
    And the bowling alley a bit daft. Surely, there’s bowling alleys nearby?
    But, the most bonkers addition was the fact it had a baseball pitch within its grounds – complete with floodlights and a scoreboard.
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    No wonder it cost Holyfield £1million to maintain yearly.
    We guess he had to play ball.
    Evander Holyfield walks the grounds of his monster Georgia homeCredit: Getty
    An unnecessary bowling alley is one of the home’s many features
    The huge mansion had its own banqueting hall – which was less sports star, more Downton Abbey More