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Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken Lionel Messi as the highest paid footballer in the world - but both still sit in the top two spots despite taking significant pay cuts.The two stars made summer moves with Ronaldo leaving Juventus for Manchester United and Messi shockingly departing Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain.The former took a cut in his wages to facilitate an early exit from Italy back to Old Trafford, while the latter saw the salary he was receiving in Spain halved in his new contract.That substantial dip means Ronaldo has beat his rival in Forbes' list of the best-paid players in the world for the 2021/22 season.He is potentially going to make £91.5m over the course of the campaign.

family has become bigger once again. Noel and Sue Radford are parents to 22 children so as you can imagine, their plate is quite full as it is.But the couple also have grandchildren as their older kids have welcomed babies of their own.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterHollywood star Vanessa Hudgens put on a busty display as she gave a sneak peek backstage while she modelled for the new Savage X Fenty campaign on Tuesday. The 32-year-old flaunted her ample assets as she rocked the sheer white underwear on the catwalk alongside her close pal Mena Massoud for the star-studded event.

Good Morning Britain has been hit by 273 complaints over their controversial interview with Shamima Begum, Ofcom revealed today.The morning show was hit by a flurry of complaints after they invited Shamima to be a guest on the show.The 22-year-old ISIS bride was interviewed by Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley and stated she was sorry for joining the Islamist group ISIS and is seeking forgiveness from the UK.

TIPPING Point viewers were left in hysterics over a player's mortifying Jeremy Corbyn blunder yesterday afternoon. Four new contestants returned to our screens in a bid to win the cash jackpot during Tuesday's instalment of the ITV show.

LOVE Island star Millie Court unveiled a dramatic eyebrow transformation yesterday as she appears to continue taking inspiration from Molly-Mae Hague. The 24-year-old from Essex admitted her brows were in need of some “TLC”, but she was worried no one would be able to help.

iOS - Android He admitted illegal possession of knives and threatening or abusive behaviour on March 14.The court heard Yule was drunk when he arrived at the Co-op in Main Street, Carluke, around 3pm.He accidentally knocked over a bottle in an aisle and it smashed.Staff noticed two kitchen knives sticking out of his trousers pocket and escorted him outside.The police were alerted and officers found the accused in Hamilton Street around 3.40pm.Lauren Cole, prosecuting, told the court: "The knives were found in his pocket and he was arrested."In the police cell van he banged his head repeatedly off the walls, causing a head injury."He said the knives were to cut his brother's birthday cake."Yule was taken to hospital for treatment to his head

James Corden has come under fire from BTS fans after the talk show host made a series of jokes about the boyband on The Late Late Show.On the September 20 episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden, the British comedian poked fun at the South Korean group’s recent appearance at the United Nations General Assembly. Corden said that the group were “pretty unusual visitors” for the UN, while referring to the group’s fanbase as “15-year-old girls”.“The United Nations General Assembly kicked off this morning in New York City, and it started with some pretty unusual visitors – BTS were there,” Corden said.

Mudvayne have pulled out of their forthcoming Louder Than Life festival slot this weekend after frontman Chad Gray tested positive for COVID-19.The nu-metal band, were due to perform at the Kentucky event this Sunday (September 26) alongside the likes of Metallica and Judas Priest. They have since been replaced by Breaking Benjamin.According to a statement on Mudvayne’s Instagram page, Gray and “a few staff members” tested positive for COVID.“After taking every precaution to follow CDC Covid protocols during rehearsals and recent performance Chad Gray and a few staff members have unfortunately tested positive for Covid-19.

Pregnant Kylie Jenner delighted fans as she shared a first glimpse of the products in her new Kylie Baby range. It was a busy day for the 24 year old make-up mogul on Tuesday as she first took to her Instagram Stories to offer an update on her blossoming bump.The billionaire, who is expecting her second child with rapper beau Travis Scott, showed off her stomach in a nude crop top and oversized grey coat as she snapped a mirror selfie.

Lisa Armstrong beamed with happiness as she posed with her new man in her latest Instagram upload.The make-up artist and her boyfriend James Green got dressed up and posed for the loved-up snap as they got ready to head to a friend's wedding. On her Instagram page, Lisa posted a series of snaps showing off her figure in a stylish floral mini-dress paired with a cream fascinator.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!A sick NHS worker who raped a sleeping woman after a night spent taking cocaine and alcohol has been jailed for four and a half years. Dad-of-two Tariq Assayed, 32, was told at a trial at Cardiff Crown Court yesterday that he took advantage of the woman for his own "sexual gratification" while she was asleep and in no position to consent to what was happening..

It goes without saying that James Arthur knows his way around a ballad - just look at his track record on the Official Chart. In fact, so enduring are his ballads that last year saw his 2016 album track Train Wreck enter the Top 20 after going viral on TikTok. 

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterMeghan Markle made a "grave error" by not shutting down her wellness blog sooner after she met Prince Harry, Lady Colin Campbell has claimed.Meghan officially became part of the Royal Family when she married Harry in an extravagant ceremony in May 2018.She had previously been an actress, starring in Suits, and also ran a lifestyle blog called The Tig, which she shut down in April 2017 – several months after meeting the Duke.The website featured wellness advice, as well as items on food, travel, fashion and beauty.Now, on her YouTube channel, royal commentator Lady C claimed that Meghan should have closed down her blog site earlier.“She was very forthcoming and that

Mick Jagger's youngest son really is his mini-me! The 78-year-old Rolling Stones star is a proud father to eight children, with four-year-old Deveraux his only child with partner Melanie Hamrick.This week, Melanie took to Instagram to share a striking black and white close-up of her son showing Deveraux looking down at the camera with his blond hair falling around his face.

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With international travel finally back on the agenda for many, as borders open fully and travellers become less concerned about holidaying in a covid-world, this Black Friday is an ideal time to pick up discount flights and holidays.

Benefit claimants who could be due back payments if the UK Government loses a legal case over whether it was fair to exclude people on legacy benefits from extra Covid support will have to wait longer for a decision. More than two million people on legacy benefits who did not receive the weekly £20 Universal Credit uplift, could be due payments of around £1,500 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - dating back to March 2020 when the extra cash was first introduced.

HOLLY Willoughby has revealed the awkward moment her knickers had to be "cut off" in a mortifying accident. The TV presenter, 40, spoke of her embarrassing blunder during a This Morning phone-in about being haunted by PE lessons.