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HE world’s most valuable treasure troves are gradually being uncovered, haul by haul, from loots of lost gold worth £15 billion to priceless royal gems.  Over the years as technology has improved, an increasing number of discoveries have been made on the ocean’s floor, from silver coins from the Viking era, to lost royal gems. 7Brothers Pavel, Petko and Michail Keikov initially thought the Panagyurishte treasure was a strange whistle when they unearthed it in 1949Credit: AP:Associated Press 7A portion of the world’s largest treasure troves are located in shipwrecksSAN JOSÉ The latest treasure trove to be unearthed was a…

Chelsea are set for another active transfer window but after making £600million in additions it may be time to see players move in the opposite direction from Stamford Bridge. Graham Potter has noted that in an ‘ideal world’ that Chelsea may not look look to sell to their rivals but admitted that the Blues can only focus on making the best decision for the club. The west London side are set for an active summer in the transfer market with many players expected to leave and a number of decisions expected on players entering the final year of their contracts.…

Bukayo Saka has been named Premier League Player of the Month after helping Arsenal maintain their lead at the top of the table in March. The Gunners tweeted congratulations to Saka, who is playing a key role in their quest for Premier League glory this season. They won all four of their league games in March, with the in-form 21-year-old scoring three goals and claiming two assists for Mikel Arteta’s side. It is the first time Saka has won the award, while he is the second Arsenal player to nab it this season, after Martin Odegaard received the joint November/December award. Arteta has also been…

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra revealed that he cried in his car following France’s loss to Argentina in December’s World Cup Final in Qatar. The former French international, who earnt 81 caps for Les Bleus during his storied career, was overcome with emotions and experienced deep ‘pain’ after the defeat. Didier Deschamps’ side overcame a limp first half showing to draw level with Lionel Messi-led Argentina and push the match to extra time. Both Messi and new France captain Kylian Mbappe scored during the additional 30 minutes, before the Albiceleste won the trophy on penalties. Some four months later, Evra opened up to RMC about the toll…

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the biggest stars in the world, and his success over the years has seen him become one of the top earners in football. Since his debut for Sporting Lisbon in 2002, Ronaldo has gone on to enjoy a glamourous career both on and off the pitch. The forward currently plies his trade with Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr as he looks to earn one final major payday before calling it a career. Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or titles, five Champions League titles as well as many other individual and club honours. But what is his net worth? And how much…

LIONEL MESSI hailed a “more than special” tattoo Argentina team-mate Nicolas Otamendi has had inked to celebrate their World Cup triumph. Lionel Scaloni’s side are still flying high after their glorious triumph in Qatar back in December. 3Lionel Messi (L) and Nicolas Otamendi (R) both played key roles in Argentina’s World Cup successCredit: EPA 3The defender now has a tattoo of his legendary team-mateCredit: Instagram Following a thrilling 3-3 draw with France, Argentina held their nerve in the shootout to win the World Cup for the first time since 1986. A huge party back in the South American nation ensued for several days after…

Chelsea ‘will NOT facilitate a return to Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’ and ‘would prefer to sell him to Inter Milan’ – with Blues ‘angry’ over the striker’s ‘disaster’ move from Spain. Chelsea will not facilitate a return to Barcelona for wantaway striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports in Spain. The 33-year-old striker joined Chelsea in September last year but his spell at the club has not gone to plan so far and he’s remained on the periphery of the squad this season. His departure from west London seems inevitable in the summer and it’s raised the interest of a number of Europe’s top clubs…

L’Equipe have published their yearly feature on Ligue 1 players’ salaries in this Thursday’s issue. As expected, PSG players are, by a landslide, the biggest earners in the league with France’s skipper and free-scoring forward Kylian Mbappé (24) is far ahead following his bumper new contract signed last year. Simply put, the Paris-born striker is the highest paid athlete in the world. According to L’Equipe, Mbappé is earning €6m per month. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In the wake of his new PSG deal set to expire in 2024, with an option to extend until 2025, Mbappé will receive…

There aren’t too many footballers in the history of the sport with a more decorated career than Thierry Henry. A World Cup and European Championship winner with France, the former striker won elite prizes at club level too, lifting domestic titles in England and Spain, the Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. But for all of his success as a player, Henry’s move into coaching has been far from an easy transition. Thierry Henry emerged as the front-runner for the Bournemouth job but eventually missed out Henry is currently in charge of MLS side Montreal, having joined the club in November 2019 HENRY’S NEXT CLUB…

Lionel Messi’s stunning wife Antonela Roccuzzo showed off her figure as she relaxed on a yacht in Ibiza on Tuesday with her footballer husband. The Argentinian sportsman, 34, chatted with his partner, 34, on board as she flaunted her toned abs and lithe legs in a green leopard print bikini. The pair were joined by Cesc Fabregas and his wife Daniella Semaan for the luxury trip as the couples spent some quality time together. Wow! Lionel Messi’s stunning wife Antonela Roccuzzo showed off her figure as she relaxed on a yacht in Ibiza on Tuesday with her footballer husband Antonella topped up her…

Lionel Messi has reaffirmed to Argentina teammates that he is inclined to extend his contract at Paris St Germain before exploring a move to Major League Soccer. Messi, who took his international goals tally to 102 with a hat-trick during Argentina’s 7-0 win over Curacao on Tuesday, has held initial discussions with PSG over extending his contract beyond this summer and feels the most likely scenario after that is to play in the MLS. As Sportsmail reported, the offer from Paris is the only deal on the table being discussed by Messi’s father Jorge despite speculation surrounding other proposals. Inter Miami have been candid…

A ‘time-traveler’ who warned of an alien abducting 8,000 people on March 23 has claimed that the extra terrestrial has come and gone from Earth, making its departure around 7.30pm EST. The captured humans will allegedly protect us from the next alien invasion, which the space-aficionado claims is scheduled for ‘mid 2024’. TikToker Eno Alaric – who goes by @theradiantimetraveller and claims to be from the year 2671 – stressed that yesterday would mark a tumultuous day in which ‘The Champion’ would bring its hostages to a habitable planet. And in their most recent clip, the creator, who is understood to be…

Hidden treasures are everywhere Hidden treasures aren’t just for pirates, movies, and pirate movies—there’s actually treasure buried right here in the United States. While some buried treasures have been found, there’s still plenty out there just waiting to be discovered by metal detector, shovel, or puzzle-solving mind. Are you brave (and patient) enough to venture out in search of lost wealth? Alternatively, you might luck out and stumble over some treasure, like these people who found valuable items by accident. About a decade ago, 85-year-old Forest Fenn allegedly hid what experts estimate to be $5 million worth of gold, jewelry, and…

Kylian Mbappé is the fifth highest-paid football player on the planet, according to a report by Forbes in 2022. The publication stated that the Paris Saint-Germain and France forward took home US$43 million between May 2021 and May 2022. Only Lionel Messi (US$130 million), Cristiano Ronaldo (US$115 million), Neymar (US$95 million) and Mohamed Salah (US$45 million) earned more. And US$28 million of that income came from on-field earnings. Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé celebrates scoring his side’s second goal during the French Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Racing Club de Strasbourg at Parc des Princes Stadium in December 2022. Photo: dpa…

Soccer star Christian Pulisic is team USA’s highest paid player – making about five times more than other players on the team, and not only does star athlete surely know how to live up to his title of one of the country’s most loved soccer players, he also lives a very lavish life. From traveling the world to kicking balls in major stadiums and traveling with his own private chef, the Chelsea midfielder, captain and what many call the savior of the United State’s Men’s National soccer team, the star athlete lives it up no matter his position. Raised in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the 24-year-old began…

After a large portion of our men’s first-team squad jetted off around the world to feature for their respective countries during the international break, everyone was back at London Colney today gearing up for a return to Premier League action. Ahead of Leeds United’s visit to Emirates Stadium on Saturday, Mikel Arteta’s squad were back in the thick of the action on the grass and in the gym as they get ready for the final stretch of league matches between now and the end of the season. You can take a look at what went on in our gallery below:…

CRISTIANO RONALDO was mobbed by fans as he drove his mega-rare £8.8million Bugatti through Madrid. Ronaldo, 38, and just NINE other people in the world own one of the luxury French brand’s most exclusive cars. 6Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted getting into the car in MadridCredit: Instagram @hoymatriculado 6He owns one of ten Bugatti Centodieci motors in the worldCredit: Instagram @hoymatriculado The Al-Nassr forward managed to get his hands on the Bugatti Centodieci. But he was not able to make the full use of the 1,600 horsepower machine that maxes out at 240mph… due to the swarms of supporters surrounding the car.…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is enjoying the last few days on his £5.5million yacht with his family before returning to Al Nassr for pre-season. The 38-year-old is due back at Al Nassr to begin preparations for the new campaign on April 4. 12Ronaldo flexed his bulging muscles while relaxing alongside son Cristiano JrCredit: BackGrid 12Partner Georgina stunned in a green bikiniCredit: BackGrid 12The 28-year-old mother of two got soapy in the outdoor shower after taking a dip in the waterCredit: BackGrid 12Ronaldo Jr joined dad in putting some goggles on and exploring the water surrounding the yachtCredit: BackGrid But before Ronaldo returns to Manchester,…

DIDIER Drogba signed for Chelsea in 2004, and soon became one of the Premier League’s most recognisable players. Here, we take a look at his career, and what he has done since leaving Chelsea in 2015. 1Drogba scored 164 goals for Chelsea over his two spells at the clubWhat happened to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba? Didier Drogba first came to prominence at Marseille, where he helped the French club to the 2004 UEFA Cup final. The next season, he was signed by Jose Mourinho to lead Chelsea’s attack, for £24million. Success came instantly, with Drogba winning the Premier League in his first season, and scoring…

It seems like only yesterday that Kylian Mbappé was a fresh-faced teenager, his knee slides propelling Monaco to the Ligue 1 title and a place in the Champions League semi-finals. He is now 24, a Paris Saint-Germain player and the captain of France. Is this a new era for Didier Deschamps’ side or is it just a reminder of how quickly time moves as one ages? On the evidence of France’s two wins in the international break – 4-0 over the Netherlands and 1-0 over the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifying – the evidence points to the former. The current France side…

Streaky 1-0 home wins against Norwich are rarely seismic – but that victory back on September 11, 2021 most definitely was for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. It was the first of two crossroads moments that have come to define Arteta’s reign. Arsenal had lost their first three Premier League games of the season without scoring a goal and the obituaries were being prepared. I know because I was one of those who felt it was only a matter of time before Arteta was sacked. He had seemingly moved away from being a practical manager to a theoretical one. He wasn’t actually standing for or representing anything. It…

Paul Pogba has completed a cut-price transfer… for his new £2.9million Cheshire home. The Manchester United midfielder has secured himself a new base within a 20-minute drive of the club’s training ground – and at £600,000 under the asking price. The five-bedroom property boasts luxuries including a heated indoor swimming pool, saunas, and his own media room and was on the market for £3.49m. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has purchased a £2.9million mansion in Cheshire in a cut-price deal The property, which features an indoor heated swimming pool, was sold to Pogba for £600,000 under the asking price The property includes a…

Messi is the world’s highest-paid athlete, surpassing LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar on the Forbes 2022 list thanks to his thriving career – he’s playing in the World Cup too, of course. It’s no secret that a successful athletic career doesn’t only lead to fame but fortune, too, bringing in the big bucks both on the court and off in the form of lucrative endorsements. But among these sports stars, one man boats the fattest bank account of them all … Lionel Messi is the highest-paid athlete on the planet right now. According to Forbes, the Argentine football superstar took home…

ARSENAL star Mesut Ozil knows how to live the high life. The German playmaker, who refused to take a 12.5 per cent pay cut on his £350,000-per-week wages, resides in a stunning £10million North London home. He also commutes to and from the Gunners’ London Colney training ground in a range of high-end motors, mostly Mercedes, worth £800,000. But, despite swimming in riches, he does his bit for charity – paying for operations for sick children, as well as feeding 100,000 homeless people at 16 refugee camps in Turkey and Syria. Here’s just an incite into some of his wealth……