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      Inside Roman Abramovich kids’ luxury lives – from wild child to heir of £9bn fortune and hopeful football club owner

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      IT’S a decision that has shocked the nation – Roman Abramovich has been struck by massive sanctions for alleged links to Vladimir Putin.
      The 55-year-old had his assets frozen, which means the sale of Chelsea Football Club can’t go ahead and the team will no longer be able to sell new tickets or merchandise or buy new players.
      It’s a family affair for Roman Abramovich while he watches Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with son AaronCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Abramovich, originally born in Saratov, is one of many Russian oligarchs on a government “hit list” as Putin continues to wage war against Ukraine.
      The sanctions will have ramifications for his £9.3billion ($12.3bn) fortune and likely affect his seven children, who live in apparent luxury.
      But who are they? We look at the lives of the heirs and heiresses of the future.
      Anna Abramovich, 30
      Anna Abramovich is a philosophy graduateCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Columbia University philosophy graduate Anna was the first-born in Abramovich’s second marriage to Irina, who he divorced in 2007 after 11 years together.
      She first hit the headlines when she got engaged at 18 to then-boyfriend Nikolai Lazarev in 2010, while still going to school by helicopter or in a chauffeur-driven limo.
      Roman was said to be upset at the engagement, and the couple split before they married.
      Anna was later seen hanging out with party animal Calum Best.
      Her 18th birthday party reportedly cost six figures, while it’s been said she’s the one that most resembles Roman in personality. Now 30, she lives in New York.

      Arkadiy Abramovich, 28
      Arkadiy is reportedly the heir to his father’s £9billion fortuneCredit: Corbis – Getty
      Arkadiy was the first male born in the household and is reportedly the heir to his father’s fortune.
      Like Anna, Arkadiy is the son of Roman and first wife Irina Malandina, now 55, and has carved out a successful career away from his rich dad.
      He is the founder and owner of ARA Capital, which manages assets including major stakes in e-commerce and gas, oil company Gazprom Neft.
      A regular at Stamford Bridge, Arkadiy previously had his eyes on owning the football club – reportedly failing in a bid to own stakes in CSKA Moscow.
      He was also once said to be interested in Danish side FC Copenhagen.
      Sofia Abramovich, 27
      Sofia Abramovich is said to be the ‘Wild Child’ of the familyCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch
      She’s happy to flaunt herself on social mediaCredit: Instagram @sofiaabramov1ch
      The reported ‘Wild Child’ of the family, Sofia loves sharing her glamorous life on Instagram, flaunting her wealth whenever she can.
      Her 18th birthday party included a performance by pop band McBusted and was held at a nightclub at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge.
      She regularly parties with her celebrity friends the Beckhams and the Ramsays, and often heads off to the exclusive £3,000-a-night hotel the One & Only Reethi Rah in The Maldives.
      Sofia graduated with a degree from Royal Holloway in management and marketing.
      The 27-year-old also has three horses called Dora, Billy Fraulein and Zanzibar, and has represented Russia in showjumping competitions.
      Arina Abramovich, 21
      Arina caught the showjumping bug early on and excelled in competitions thanks to a horse named Pringle.
      Roman reportedly splashed around £50,000 to buy her the Roan Gelding, who won first prize in her class at the International Horse Show at Olympia in December back in 2013.
      She reportedly wants to emigrate to Australia to enroll into a zoology faculty.
      Ilya Abramovich, 19
      The second oldest boy in the Abramovich dynasty, Ilya was the last child born to both Irina and Roman before their marriage ended.
      However, his studies would’ve been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
      It’s unknown about his plans for university.
      Aaron, 12, and Leah Lou Abramovich, eight
      Abramovich had five children with his second wife IrinaCredit: AFP
      Abramovich’s sixth and seventh child, were both born in Manhattan, New York. Roman regularly visits and has kept a cordial relationship with Dasha, according to reports.
      They were born out of Roman’s third marriage to model and art collector Dasha Zhukova, which ended in 2017.
      Aaron, now 12, was once seen wearing a Chelsea shirt with Morata on the back.
      Meanwhile, Leah Lou, now eight, lives with their mother in the Big Apple and attends a private school in the city. More

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      Inside Karim Benzema’s car collection worth £6m, including a new £2.5million Bugatti Chiron and £1.5million Veyron

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      HE’S a real petrol head…As one of the world’s leading forwards, Karim Benzema has made a packet out of the game.
      Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has an incredible car collectionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      On Instagram Benzema happily shows off his famous cars
      So is it any wonder that he houses these sweet rides in his garage.
      The Real Madrid star, who knocked PSG out of the Champions League with a stunning 17-minute hat-trick, drives a car collection worth an estimated £6million.
      Last year he added a £2.5 Bugatti Chiron to his fleet, and he also has a very rare Bugatti Veyron worth £1.5million, as well as a Ferrari 458 Spider and many more cool cars.
      Feast your mince pieces on the 34-year-old French striker’s enviable motors.
      The new addition…
      Benzema showed off his latest cool whip – a £2.5million Bugatti Chiron – on Instagram.
      The hypercar absolutely trounces the already brilliant Veyron in terms of performance.
      It’s top speed is limited to 261 mph, while it’s capable of reaching 0-62 mph in just under 2.5 seconds and 186 mph in 13.6 seconds.
      It’s not just a hypercar, it’s a hyper hyper car.

      Suits you, sir! Benzema shows off his new £2.5m Bugatti Chiron
      His boy racer…
      In 2017, Karim Benzema showed off his limited edition Mercedes Benz-SLRCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      The Mercedes Benz-SLR goes from 0-60mph in only 3.5 secondsCredit: Handout
      Benzema’s Mercedes Benz-SLR sits pride and place in his garage, and so it should.
      Worth around £750k, it’s the special Stirling Moss edition version which can go from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds.
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      Karim showed off the motor in 2017 on his social media, shortly after crashing his Audi RS6.
      The show pony…
      Footballers like Karim Benzema love FerrariCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      The Ferrari 458 Spider costs around £200,000Credit: Alamy
      Footballers love Ferrari and Benzema is no different.
      He’s been seen regularly darting around the streets of Madrid in a class Ferrari 458 Spider, which has a value of around £200k.
      Other Ferrari 458 Spider drivers include Mesut Ozil, Frank Lampard and Theo Walcott.
      The company cars…
      As part of Real Madrid’s sponsorship deal with Audi, Karim Benzema can get his hands on any of their cars he wantsCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Benzema has been spotted in Audi’s RS6 Avant C7, which is worth £90,000Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      A keen Audi driver, Karim Benzema also owns a Q5Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Corporate sponsorship is a wonderful thing for a footballer.
      Especially if you play for Real Madrid and Audi want a piece of you.
      Thanks to their marketing geniuses, Benzema has been seen in two of their cars – their RS6 Avant C7 model worth around £90k.
      As well as their standard SUV, the Q5, that retails for a modest £40k.
      A true gentleman’s car…Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      A Rolls Royce Wraith worth £250,000 sits pride and place in Karim Benzema’s garage
      Karim Benzema isn’t afraid of parking his backside on top of his Rolls RoyceCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      After all, you wouldn’t be a real millionaire without one, right?
      Benzema has the Wraith model, estimated at £250k, sitting pride of place in his Madrid mansion.
      He’s posted moody shots on social media of the beauty, which he hardly seems to drive.
      But he has parked his backside firmly on the car’s bonnet, which is surely sacrilegious.The statement car…
      The Lamborghini Gallardo is a firm favourite with footballers, including Karim BenzemaCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Able to reach a top speed of 202mph, Karim Benzema loves cruising around in his LamborghiniCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Karim Benzema can’t decide which car to drive to the supermercadoCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Popping down to the shops in a red Lamborghini will get you noticed.
      And if it’s a super-speedy Gallardo model, you’ll be sure that Benzema is in and out of the supermercado in minutes.
      Wayne Rooney once had one, as did Robinho when he was at Manchester City.
      It can reach a top speed of 202mph and is Italian craftmanship at its finest.And the Sunday car…
      The Mercedes-AMG Classe G63 is worth around £140,000Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Karim Benzema added the G-Wagen to his car collection in 2017Credit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Well, if your Sunday car is worth £140k!
      Benzema rides a very well looked-after Mercedes-AMG Classe G63 on his downtime.
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      Often nicknamed the G-Wagen, it’s a comfortable ride that’s been described as one of the best SUVs in the world by motor experts.
      It certainly tickles Karim’s fancy, who added it to his car collection in 2017.Another Bugatti…
      Only 450 Bugatti Veyron cars were made by the French car manufacturerCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Karim Benzema’s astonishing Bugatti Veyron is worth around £1.5 millionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Living life in the fast lane, Karim Benzema’s Bugatti Veyron is fastCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Benzema’s Bugatti Veyron can reach a top speed of 267.86mphCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      Big-spender Karim Benzema drives a car collection worth around £6millionCredit: Instagram, @karimbenzema
      What will Benzema drive next?
      His first Bugatti purchase was the ridiculously super Bugatti Veyron.
      Worth £1.5 million, and one of those cars that’s a collectors’ item that grows in price, Benzema clearly loves the stylish supercar.
      It’s the fastest roadworthy car in existence, able to hit a top speed of 267.86mph. Only 450 were ever made.
      Karim Benzema shows off his goal scoring skills in Real Madrid training More

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      Inside Jamie Reuben’s luxury £65m yacht, including topless models and VIP stateroom as billionaire eyes Chelsea takeover

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      HEIR to a £16billion fortune, eligible bachelor Jamie Reuben could become the next owner of Chelsea.The 34-year-old son of property investor David Reuben is reportedly considering a takeover bid for the Blues – despite his family owning ten per cent of Newcastle.
      Jamie Reuben lives a glam life on board his family yacht
      The Siren is worth a staggering £65mCredit: Alamy
      According to Bloomberg, Reuben wants to make an offer on a ‘personal basis’.
      Should he be successful, Chelsea’s stars might expect an invite on board the family yacht appropriately named Siren.
      Jaime lives an unparalleled lifestyle, spending his summer’s on board the amazing vessel accompanied by glam pals.
      Said to be worth £65million, travelling by sea has never been so luxurious.
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      Palace on water
      Reuben’s dad and uncle Simon built five super yachts with their company, Kristal Waters.
      They sold four of them – Triple Seven, Sapphire, Mogambo and Graffiti. However, they kept the jewel that is Siren.
      The 241-foot vessel has six cabins, a master suite, a VIP stateroom, three double cabins, as well as a twin cabin.
      The master suite has a fold out balcony on which guests can enjoy incredible views of the skies and the ocean.
      While the VIP stateroom boasts a sofa area and a desk.
      An aerial view of the stunning SirenCredit: Nobiskrug
      A palace on water it features a Jacuzzi outside with amazing ocean viewsCredit: Nobiskrug
      The yacht – once voted the best in the world – features an amazing fold-out balconyCredit: Nobiskrug
      The superyacht measures 241ft in length and has room for 12 guestsCredit: Nobiskrug
      A helipad allows guests to fly on and off boardCredit: Nobiskrug
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      There is sleeping space for up to 12 guests, and 18 cabin crew can wait on you hand and foot.
      There is believed to be a lift onboard to get between the four storeys, and one of the most impressive features is the Jacuzzi on the deck.
      That can be found near the helipad, where guests can hop off and go to the onboard gym or watch a movie in the indoor or outdoor cinema.
      Back in 2009, Siren won best yacht for its size at the 2009 World Superyachts Awards.
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      Since last October, Reuben has been a co-director at Newcastle United.
      Previously, he was on the board with Championship side QPR, but stepped down when the Toon job presented itself.
      The master bedroom with the fold-out balcony has an amazing viewCredit: Nobiskrug
      Guests can top up their tans on the sun deckCredit: Nobiskrug
      Reuben is currently co-director at Newcastle UnitedCredit: Rex More

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      Jake Paul has dated string of beautiful women, including model Julia Rose and fellow YouTube star Tana Mongeau

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      JAKE Paul has never had any issues attracting women.Like his brother Logan, the YouTuber turned boxer has dated some of the world’s most beautiful women.
      YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul has dated some stunning women in his 24 yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Tana Mongeau was one of Paul’s many girlfriends through the years
      From models to a fellow social media influencer he faked a marriage to, and even his first love, SunSport wades through his ex-list.
      Now newly-single after splitting from latest beau Julia Rose, you can bet the 25-year-old won’t be on the market for much longer.
      SAXON SHARBINO
      Actress Sharbino was Paul’s first high-profile romance back in 2014.
      They met before he started his YouTube channel, so not much is known about their romance – or how long it lasted.
      However, the pair still appear to be friends.
      In 2017, they filmed a video together talking about where their relationship went wrong and how they’ve managed to stay on good terms.
      Sharbino has since gone on to have a successful career in Hollywood – starring in the 2015 remake of Poltergeist, as well as various US TV shows.
      Paul dated Saxon Sharbino in 2014Credit: Instagram
      Sharbino and Paul remained friends after splitting upCredit: Instagram
      Actress Sharbino has since gone on to form a successful career in HollywoodCredit: Getty
      ALISSA VIOLET
      Perhaps Paul’s best-known girlfriend, Alissa is a model who appeared on the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week in 2020.
      They began dating in 2016, but a year later their romance came to a sticky end when Paul accused of her cheating on him and they exchanged nasty messages on social media.
      Later it came out that Jake believed Alissa cheated with his elder brother, Logan.
      Logan Paul then released a diss track aimed at his sibling called The Fall of Jake Paul that featured Alissa in the video.
      Paul’s best-known girlfriend is Alissa VioletCredit: Instagram @alissaviolet
      Violet is a model who appeared on the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week in 2020Credit: Getty
      Violet allegedly cheated on Paul with his older brother Logan
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      TESSA BROOKS
      Dancer Tessa had a fling with Paul in 2017, but it only lasted a few months.
      She is best known for her appearances on Disney’s The Next Big Thing and the web series Boss Cheer.
      Brooks divulged the details of their split in her vlog, after leaving the Team 10 mansion.
      And she revealed that they had just grown apart and were heading in different directions.
      Tessa Brooks had a brief fling with Paul in 2017
      Brooks is best known for her appearances on Disney’s The Next Big Thing and the web series Boss Cheer.Credit: Instagram
      Brooks vlogged about her break-up with Paul soon after they splitCredit: Instagram
      ERIKA COSTELL
      Erika could be the love of Paul’s life so far.
      They started seeing each other in 2017 and were soon inseparable – filming vlogs together for each other’s YouTube channels.
      The couple also released merch and recorded a song called Chitty Bang together.
      But after a year their love fizzed out and Paul released a statement confirming the break-up saying, “it is the healthiest thing for both of us”.
      Erika Costell has been called the love of Paul’s lifeCredit: Instagram
      In 2017 Paul was inseparable from CostellCredit: Instagram
      The couple released merch and a song together before Paul and Costell broke upCredit: Instagram
      TANA MONGEAU
      It was a romance that benefitted both parties.
      YouTubers Jake and Tana began their courtship in 2019, and it was all lived out online.
      Paul popped the question and the pair ‘married’ – only to separate a few months later.
      He later revealed the marriage was staged and wasn’t legal.
      Paul’s relationship with Tana Mongeau benefitted both partiesCredit: Getty
      Paul married Mongeau in 2019Credit: Instagram
      Later, the marriage was revealed to be a shamCredit: Instagram
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      JULIA ROSE
      Paul’s most recent girlfriend was Julia Rose, who has overseen his epic rise in the boxing world.
      In fact, Rose was ringside when he knocked out Nate Robinson in 2020.
      The Instagram model, best known for flashing Gerrit Cole during Game 5 of the World Series, had been dating Paul for over two years.
      But reports emerged on March 8 that the pair had split up, leaving the YouTuber ‘devastated’.
      He had previously suggested they were engaged and that the loved-up couple had been planning to marry.
      Paul had hinted at the split by tweeting “Alexa play ‘I’m single'” – a nod the relationship was over.
      Julia Rose was Paul’s most recent girlfriendCredit: Instagram
      Rose is an Instagram modelCredit: Instagram
      Paul was said to be devastated that Rose broke off their relationshipCredit: Instagram
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      Meet Chelsea bidder Nick Candy, who owns mega expensive London building and married ex-Neighbours star Holly Valance

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      NICK CANDY is the latest billionaire reportedly eyeing up a takeover at Chelsea.The British tycoon is said to be ready to test Roman Abrambovich’s resolve by bidding £2.5billion for his boyhood club, which would include a £1.5billion redevelopment of the ageing Stamford Bridge.
      Billionaire Nick Candy, a lifelong Chelsea fan, is reportedly entering the race to buy the BluesCredit: Rex Features
      The luxury property tycoon is married to Aussie beauty Holly ValanceCredit: Rex
      The 47-year-old Londoner amassed his fortune alongside his older brother Christian as a luxury property developer, and owns several high-profile buildings around the world.
      He owns a mansion in West London worth over £75million, and added a Cotswold country home to his portfolio last year.
      Used to the high-life, he had a £60million super yacht but sold it to make room for a much bigger boat.
      Famously, he has been married to ex-Neighbours beauty Holly Valance since 2012, and they have two children together.
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      Money bags
      The Candy brothers were both spurred on to follow a career in property development, when they bought their first home in Earl’s Court, London, following a £6,000 loan from their grandmother.
      They paid £122,000 for the flat, renovated it, and 18 months later sold it for £172,000 – making a tidy £50,000 profit.
      At the same time, they were working day jobs too – Nick worked in advertising, while Christian held a job at investment bank Merrill Lynch.
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      Eventually, they were able to give those jobs up to move into property development full-time.
      In 2004, they joined forces with a private company owned by the Prime Minister of Qatar to buy Bowater House in Knightsbridge, turning it into One Hyde Park, which now houses Rolex, McLaren Automotive and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank businesses.
      A tower of 86 luxury apartments were also built, with some penthouses sold fetching the highest prices on record.
      Nick had his own five-bedroom penthouse in One Hyde Park, which was placed on the market last year for a mega £175million.
      Measuring in at 18,000 square feet, it boasts its own spa, gym, cocktail bar, ‘champagne room’, wine cellar for 750 bottles, media room, two ‘wrap-around’ outdoor terraces, and heated underground parking spaces for four cars.
      It’s not known if it was sold, but Nick didn’t waste any time in nabbing another property.
      Last year, he splashed over £10million on a stunning Grade II‑listed mansion in Oxfordshire.
      The country pad has seven bedrooms, a pool, stables, tennis and squash courts and its own chapel.
      One Hyde Park is one of many buildings the Candys ownCredit: Rex Features
      Luxury penthouses at One Hyde Park can cost over £100mCredit: Rex Features
      Last year, Candy splashed over £10m on a Cotswolds mansion
      Nick Candy, left, amassed a huge fortune as a luxury property developer alongside his brother ChristianCredit: Rex Features
      Neighbours include Kate Moss, JCB tycoon Lord Bamford, Hugh Grant and the Beckhams.
      “We’re very immersed in our quiet country life at weekends and adore the friendly and welcoming village,” he told Daily Mail.
      Amazing yacht
      Back in 2020, Nick also reportedly listed his fancy super yacht ‘11.11’, the birth date of his daughter, for £53.5million.
      However, it appears there have been no takers so far – with the vessel still appearing for sale online.
      Built in 2015 by Benetti, it boasts six cabins for 12 guests with a crew of 16 people.
      If it hasn’t sold, you can bet it may have been chartered.
      But for the privilege, it would cost nearly £600,000 for a week.
      The incredible yacht also features a helipad, limo tender, fours bars and two main bedroom suites.
      Candy listed his super yacht for £53.5mCredit: Rapphael Belly
      Candy lives a glam life with wife Holly ValanceCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Stunning missus
      Candy’s companion to share his riches with is ex-Aussie soap star Holly Valance.
      The former FHM pin-up, now 38, and Nick met in 2009 at a mutual friend’s dinner party in Los Angeles.
      “I didn’t know anything about him. I just thought ‘Cor, if I didn’t fancy you so much, we’d be the best of friends. Instead, I want to make out with you all the time,'” she said.
      Then she saw his super yacht. She revealed: “When I saw the boat for the first time, I was stunned and said: ‘Oh dear God! It’s a mansion on the water. It’s incredible’.”
      Valance moved to London shortly after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing.
      Nick soon proposed on a romantic getaway in the Maldives in a five-star luxury resort.
      The pair said their ‘I do’s’ in 2012 in a £3million ceremony in Beverly Hills.
      Katy Perry was their wedding singer, reportedly paid around £1.2million to perform at the nuptials, while Simon Cowell was also a guest.
      Although she flirted with a pop career and has continued acting, Holly now appears focused on motherhood.
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      They have two daughters together, Luka, 8, and Nova, 4, and divide their time between the countryside and London.
      Perhaps Nick’s next baby might come in the shape of a football club.
      Former Neighbours star Valance was a lads’ mag pin-upCredit: Handout
      Valance has since put her acting and pop career on the back-burner to raise their childrenCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Meet potential new Chelsea owner Woody Johnson who’s close to Donald Trump, worth £3bn and owns the New York Jets

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      US businessman Woody Johnson is the latest billionaire to express an interest in buying Chelsea, according to reports.The New York Jets owner, 74, is said to be “readying a bid” after making contact with The Raine Group who have the task of finding a buyer, claim ESPN.
      NY Jet’s maligned owner Woody Johnson is reportedly interested in buying ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Johnson is a long time ally of ex-US President Donald TrumpCredit: Getty
      The heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, worth £3billion, is said to have become a fan of the Blues while living in London and serving as US ambassador to the UK.
      Johnson is a long time supporter of ex-US President Donald Trump, as well as a Republican Party donor.
      Sports-mad, he also has courtside seats at the NY Knicks.
      Ally to Trump
      Over the years, Johnson was a major Republican Party fundraiser.
      Although he initially backed Donald Trump’s nominee rival Jeb Bush in the race for the Republican hot-seat, he soon started supporting Trump when it became clear he was going to be the election candidate.
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      Then, he poured money into both of Trump’s campaigns.
      According to Federal Election Commission records, he gave around £440,000 to Trump Victory – a fundraising committee for the President’s re-election.
      On top of that, he donated around £270,000 to the Republican National Committee, and another £800,000 to America First Action – which promoted Trump’s policies.
      In 2017, Trump chose Johnson to be his ambassador in the UK.
      Stationed in wealthy West London, he became entranced by London life.
      In particular, he fell in love with Chelsea although it’s not clear if he made the pilgrimage to Stamford Bridge.
      He held the position until 2021, but has since returned to the US.
      A Republican Party donor, Johnson got involved in politics in 2017Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Trump chose Johnson to be the US ambassador in the UKCredit: AFP
      Money talks
      The great grandson of Robert Wood Johnson I, Woody inherited the Johnson & Johnson corporation.
      He began working for the company after graduating from University of Arizona.
      Today, Johnson & Johnson is said to be worth around £330billion.
      Privately, though, he is much more guarded.
      He has been married twice – first to former model Sale Johnson, who had three of his children, Casey, Daisy, and Jamie.
      Wood remarried actress Suzanne Ircha, who is 20-years his junior, in 2009. She is best pals with former First Lady Melania Trump, having mixed in the same socialite circles before she met Donald.
      They have two boys, Robert and Jack.
      In the past, his wife has called her husband “Prince Charming”. While her and Melania, who have been joint at the hip, share a love for fashion brand Louboutins.
      Suzanne Ircha is Johnson’s second wife and they have two sonsCredit: Getty
      Ircha (right) and Melania Trump (left) are close pals having met on the NY social sceneCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Careful what you wish for
      In 2000, Woody bought the NY Jets for a bargain £500million.
      However, his reign as owner has been much maligned due to poor performances on the field.
      Two years prior to his investment, the Jets had won the AFC divisional play-offs.
      But, they would struggle in the following years until 2009 when they reached the same stage again.
      For the past six seasons, they have lost more than they have won.
      The worst years came between 2017-2021, when Woody’s brother Christopher was CEO and chairman.
      During that time, fans have turned on Woody – demanding he give up the team.
      Johnson, worth around £3bn, has owned the NY Jets since 2000Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Johnson’s reign has been subject of abuse from fans who have wanted him to sell upCredit: Alamy
      Banners reading, “Dear Woody, Sell the team” regularly appear at the MetLife Stadium.
      Chelsea fans might be wary of what Woody would have in store for the Blues.
      He’s generous
      If his political donations and philanthropy are good indicators, then supporters needn’t worry.
      Woody has put his money to good use as a philanthropist for various charities.
      His biggest contributions hit closer to home – with support for medical research for diabetes and lupus top of his agenda, which he has lobbied for more federal funding for.
      He started the foundation, the Alliance for Lupus Research, when he discovered daughter Jaime was diagnosed with lupus in 1999.
      Generous Johnson has given plenty of funding to diabetes and lupus charitiesCredit: Getty
      As a Chelsea fan, Johnson could have the Blues best interests at heartCredit: Getty
      However, in 2010 his life was shattered when his eldest daughter Casey died of diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones.
      In her honour, he has given over £10million to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
      Chelsea fans will hope he’s equally as generous with the Blues. More

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      Meet Chelsea kid Tudor Mendel-Idowu, 17, who attends Eton College, was on Child Genius TV show and is studying Latin

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      MEET Tudor Mendel-Idowu, who surely must be the UK’s brightest footballer.The Chelsea academy prospect, 17, is blossoming in the U18s this season – with five goals and three assists in nine games.
      Tudor Mendel-Idowu is a rising star with Chelsea’s U18 sideCredit: Getty
      Mendel-Idowu is also a student at prestigious Eton CollegeCredit: Linkedin
      However, if he doesn’t make the grade as a player – he can count on his education.
      Mendel-Idowu is a star pupil at the prestigious Eton College, where Prince William and Harry attended.
      Better still, he’s a King’s Scholar – meaning he’s one of the most academically gifted boys in the country.
      Early bloomer
      As early as aged eight, Mendel-Idowu was juggling academia with playing football.
      He took part in the Child Genius of the Year in 2014, alongside his 11-year-old sister Hazelle, that featured on Channel 4.
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      The competition was overseen by Mensa, and featured 20 highly-gifted youngsters between the ages of seven to 12, who face two gruelling rounds: Logic and Reasoning and Memory Recall – where they have just one hour to commit 104 randomly shuffled playing cards to memory.
      While his sister was eliminated in the second round, brainy Tudor finished second overall.
      At the same time, he discovered a flair for the beautiful game as various clubs declared their interest.
      “Like every kid, I played football from a very young age,” he told Chelsea’s website.
      “It would have been around the age of seven or eight that I realised I had a special talent. About the same time, I saw my academic gift coming to fruition as well.
      “There were different top academies across the UK that approached me. Chelsea were the ones who showed the most interest and essentially being the top academy, they really wanted to get me, and did in the end.”
      At age eight Mendel-Idowu appear on Channel 4’s Child Genius of the YearCredit: Channel 4
      Mendel-Idowu finished runner-up in the competition overseen by MensaCredit: Channel 4
      Runs in the family
      Intelligence and being a brilliant footballer (he’s been capped by England at U15 and U17 level) is in Mendel-Idowu’s blood.
      His grandfather on his mother’s side played internationally for his country, Nigeria.
      While on his father’s side, his other grandad Dr Fola Kayode Mendel-Idowu was a gifted academic who specialised in bio-aeronautics.
      He would make history as Africa’s first flying doctor.
      “My parents have always said I am a sort of fusion of these two extraordinary individuals,” he recently told FIFA.com.
      This campaign Mendel-Idowu has scored five times for Chelsea’s U18s in nine gamesCredit: Getty
      Talented midfielder Mendel-Idowu has been capped by England U17sCredit: Instagram
      Astonishingly, Tudor is a King’s Scholar at Eton.
      “King’s Scholars are the top fourteen brightest students in the UK, if not the world, admitted once per year at the age of 13,” he explained.
      “It’s decided after a rigorous examination process over two weeks, covering papers in a variety of subjects: Maths, Latin and Divinity to name a few.”
      Currently, he’s studying Latin, Greek and Modern History for his A-levels.
      He said: “Students who study these subjects have a wide range of options. I’m looking at Classics courses which opens other pathways like Philosophy, Law, Literature and Archaeology.
      “Foreign policy and international relations have always interested me too. I can really go in any of these directions.”
      Mendel-Idowu is juggling a football career with academiaCredit: Instagram
      Bright Mendel-Idowu has big ambitions to be a first class playerCredit: Getty
      But he won’t neglect his football, which he still holds a massive ambition in.
      “I want to be competing at the highest level. I have the same expectations for myself in football as I have as an academic,” Tudor revealed.
      “I want to be at the top. Playing in, and winning Champions Leagues. Playing at a World Cup. Maybe even a World Player of the Year Award – we’ll see!” More

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      Chelsea bidder Todd Boehly is US billionaire who owns baseball team LA Dodgers and is behind Netflix hit Ozark

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      BILLIONAIRE tycoon Todd Boehly is one half of a consortium with Hansjorg Wyss trying to buy Chelsea football club.The American, 46, who owns a stake in the LA Dodgers, is said to be readying a bid with the Swiss businessman this week.
      Billionaire tycoon Todd Boehly is part of the consortium interested in buying ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But Boehly already has his hands full as the interim CEO of the scandal hit Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
      The investor, said to be worth around £5billion, was hired last October to clean up the organisation that produces the cancelled Golden Globe Awards in the wake of racial discrimination.

      Although he’s heavily involved with sport, as an owner of Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and WNBA team Los Angeles Sparks, Boehly has enriched his business portfolio in entertainment.
      Through his holding company Eldridge, he owns MRC entertainment company, which produces Netflix hit Ozark, and Dick Clark Productions.
      While MRC also invests in independent film and TV companies A24, who have received 25 Oscar nominations and Fulwell73, which James Corden is a partner of.
      Well-connected in Hollywood, it is not inconceivable that Boehly could pursue turning Chelsea’s fortunes into a TV series.
      With a route already into Netflix, as well as a share of Fulwell73 who created Sunderland ‘Til I Die, it almost seems inevitable.
      In Los Angeles Boehly, far right, is part owner of the DodgersCredit: Corbis
      In Hollywood Boehly is a big playerCredit: Getty
      Boehly’s MRC company produces Netflix hit OzarkCredit: COURTESY OF NETFLIX
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      His own sporting pedigree
      Boehly is of German heritage, after his grandparents emigrated to the US.
      At school he was on the wrestling team which won state tournament titles in 1990 and 1991.
      So key was Boehly’s role on the team, the school named their facilities after him – calling it the Boehly Family Wrestling Room.
      In terms of further education, Boehly graduated from both the College of William and Mary, as well as the London School of Economics – where he would have first got a taste for life in the English capital.
      Back in 2019, he was linked with a move for the Blues as well as London rivals Tottenham.
      However, he deemed Spurs as too expensive an option with a proposed new stadium on the horizon and an upgrade in facilities.
      Boehly is married to Katie and they have three sons, Nick, Zach and ClayCredit: Getty
      Family life
      Away from business, Boehly is a dedicated family man.
      He is married to wife Katie – and they have three sons, Nick, Zach and Clay.
      One of Boehly’s credit funds is called NZC Guggenheim – with the NZC coming from his sons’ initials.
      The reason for that is an investor wanted assurances from Boehly he would take it seriously, so he named it after his loved ones.
      Does his bit for charity
      Boehly, left, cheers on the LA DodgersCredit: AP
      Alongside wife Katie, Boehly founded the Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance in 2014 at his old university.
      The billionaire is on the board of Faces – Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures – and the Brunswick School, a private school in Connecticut.
      Elsewhere, Boehly is involved with helping the Prostate Cancer Foundation, as well as the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption – the only non-profit charity in North America dedicated to finding permanent homes for children in foster care.
      Heads investigation
      In 2021, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was exposed by the Los Angeles Times for its lack of diversity.
      At the time, the HFPA, an organisation of journalists and photographers who report on the entertainment industry and cast nominations for the Golden Glove Awards, didn’t have a black member within its then 87-person strong group.
      That was reflected who was receiving awards, as notable shows including British TV hit I May Destroy You were disappointingly snubbed.
      The LA Time report dropped one week before the ceremony, and caused a massive stir in Hollywood with viewing figures dipping to an all-time low.
      Wholesale changes were made as the organisation was forced to change its practices.
      Boehly was named interim CEO of the scandal hit Hollywood Foreign Press AssociationCredit: Reuters
      21 new members were added, with 29 per cent being Black, 24 per cent Asian, 29 per cent are Latino and 19 per cent Middle Eastern or North African.
      As an interim chief executive officer, Boehly was brought in to lead the HFPA in continuing to increase the diversity of its membership, as well as form measures that will change its practices moving forward. More