27 Mei 2015

Billionaire's son buys his DOG two Apple Watches

 

  • Billionaire's son Wang Sicong has bought two Apple Watches for his husky
  • Sicong's other presents to his pampered pooch include a £700 Fendi purse
  • His father is the richest man in China with a £25billion fortune 
  • Son owns a £50 million private equity firm focusing on computer gaming

As China's richest man worth £25billion, Wang Jianlin is known for his astonishing spending power - and now his son is earning a reputation for his wacky way of spending too. 
Wang Sicong, the only son to the tycoon, dotes on his dog so much that he's bought not one, but two £800 Apple Watches for her, according to People's Daily Online.
The pampered pooch, called Wang Keke, wears them on her front legs - posing for a series of pictures on Weibo, China's answer to Twitter.
Lucky dog: Son of China's richest man dotes on his dog so much that he's bought two Apple Watches for her
Lucky dog: Son of China's richest man dotes on his dog so much that he's bought two Apple Watches for her
Cute: These pictures of Wang Keke wearing her Apple Watches sparked debate on China's social media
Cute: These pictures of Wang Keke wearing her Apple Watches sparked debate on China's social media
Extravagant: In a follow-up post, Sicong shows the watch being used to test Keke's heart rate
Extravagant: In a follow-up post, Sicong shows the watch being used to test Keke's heart rate
The set of four pictures were posted from the dog's very own social media account, which has nearly 700,000 followers and is ironically named 'Wang Keke is a b*tch', on Monday morning.
Along with the pictures, a post reads: 'Haha I have new watches! I should actually be wearing four, seeing as I have four legs, but felt it was a bit much so I just put on two, but I cannot wear any less than two otherwise it will not be befitting my status.
'Suddenly I want to ask you all a question "Do any of you have these" A follow-up post was uploaded in the evening showing Sicong using the watch to test Keke's heart rate alongside the words: 'Measuring heart beat showing 59 bpm. This means I have missed you another 59 times in this minute'.
In a country with a fast widening wealth gap, these pictures quickly caused outcry. Apple Watch sells between £820 and £1,300 in China, which is more than the monthly salary of an average office worker in big cities.
Many Chinese media outlets call Sicong 'rich and immature' in the headlines. Weibo users took one step further and bombarded Keke's account – on which Sicong wrote the tag line 'a dog winning in incarnation' - with criticism.
'I should live worse than a dog,' says user Guozaishilifei.
'F*ck, Apple b*tch,' wrote user Guojingmin's watch.
Rich child: Sicong is the only son of Wang Jianlin, a tycoon with £25billion fortune, and wife Lin Ning
Rich child: Sicong is the only son of Wang Jianlin, a tycoon with £25billion fortune, and wife Lin Ning
He's made a name for himself for being flamboyant on social media
He was educated in Singapore and UK before returning to homeland in 2011
Influential: He's made a name for himself for being flamboyant on social media since he returned to China after graduating from the University College London
Sicong, who has almost 13million followers on Weibo, originally re-tweeted these pictures on his personal account but the post mysteriously disappeared on Tuesday morning.
But for anyone who's familiar with Sicong's lifestyle, this wouldn't come as a shock.
As the only child to Wang Jianlin - China's number one tycoon who has two private jets, a James Bond speedboat firm and his own football club - and his wife Lin Ning, the Dalian-native is never afraid of flaunting his fortune under spotlight.
In January, he hired an entire resort in Sanya, the Florida of China, to celebrate his 27th birthday and paid T-ara, one of his favourite girl bands from Korea, to stage a private concert for him and his guests.
He's also been reported to shell out more than £1m to support AKB48, a Japanese girl band he loved - something he later denied - and take pictures with them in racy uniforms.
As expensive as they get, the two Apple Watches are not the only presents his husky Wang Keke has received this month.
People's Daily Online reported that earlier this month, the pet was given a pink Fendi handbag by his owner. A post on Keke's Weibo account shows her posing with a tiny pink purse around her neck on May 4.
Party time: Wang Sicong celebrated his 27th birthday in January at a resort in Sanya. Many celebrities were invited to his party and Korean girls band, T-ara, staged a private concert for him
Party time: Wang Sicong celebrated his 27th birthday in January at a resort in Sanya. Many celebrities were invited to his party and Korean girls band, T-ara, staged a private concert for him
Fan of pop music: Sicong is pictured with AKB48, a Japanese girl band he likes
Fan of pop music: Sicong is pictured with AKB48, a Japanese girl band he likes
Born in 1988 in Dalian, a city of six million on the east coast of China where his father made his fortune in real estate in 1990s, Sicong is what the Chinese call a typical 'rich second-generation'.
Having spent most of his earlier years studying overseas, he first finished primary school in Singapore before moving to the UK to attend Winchester College and the University College London, majoring in philosophy.
When asked why he chose to study philosophy, he said to Chinese media: 'If I had to choose something to waste three years on, I'd rather spend the time on something that I would really enjoy.' 
It wasn't until 2011, not long after he returned to China and received £10m shares of stock from his father's Wanda cinema line, that Wang started to make a name for himself as a flamboyant rich kid on China's social media.
And it certainly helped when his father gave him £50m to start his own private equity firm called Pusi Capital, focussing on his beloved computer gaming industry.
Once upon a time: Picture shows Sicong (middle) with his cousins when he was young
Once upon a time: Picture shows Sicong (middle) with his cousins when he was young
A picture of Wang Sicong when he was young
Born to a father with £28 billion fortune, Sicong is what Chinese call a typical 'rich second-generation'
Growth under limelight: Born to a father with £25b fortune, Sicong is what the Chinese call a typical 'rich second-generation'
A quick look on this Weibo profile page reveals a series of bizarre self-descriptions: He dubs himself 'the husband of all citizens', considers himself 'widowed' (although all media coverage suggested he's never been married) and refers to himself as bisexual.
Many of his Weibo posts centre around showbiz, and almost all of them get more than 20,000 comments.
'Money is my biggest advantage,' as Sicong has been quoted by multiple Chinese publications.
And perhaps nothing says it more than his own definition of a 'rich kid'.
'Some parents are rich and can guarantee their children food and clothes, this is not a rich kid; but if you can get money from parents and use them to change other people's lives, that's what I call a rich second-generation.'

25 Mei 2015

Chelsea 3-1 Sunderland

  • Sunderland took the lead through Scotland striker Steven Fletcher who headed home at the back post
  • Chelsea replied through Diego Costa's penalty after John O'Shea fouled Juan Cuadrado in the area
  • Didier Drogba was carried off by his team-mates after suffering an injury on what will be his final game for the club
  • Loic Remy scored a double in the second half to ensure Chelsea's Premier League title party could start in style
Chelsea had been top of the table for a record 268 days, from the moment they beat Everton 6-3 at Goodison Park on August 30 to this final, momentous day in the English football calendar. 
‘That’s why we’re champions,’ they sang from the stands.
Fireworks are released at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea well and truly in the mood to party at the end of the season
Fireworks are released at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea well and truly in the mood to party at the end of the season
Chelsea wrapped up their season with come-from-behind victory over Sunderland to complete a fine campaign 
Chelsea wrapped up their season with come-from-behind victory over Sunderland to complete a fine campaign 

John Terry lifts the Premier League title as Chelsea can finally celebrate after winning the competition earlier this month

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba wears the crown from the trophy as he poses with his team-mates during the presentation
Drogba took centre stage on his final appearance for Chelsea as he led the Premier League title celebrations
Drogba took centre stage on his final appearance for Chelsea as he led the Premier League title celebrations
Ticket tape covers the Chelsea players as they finally get the chance to celebrate winning the title after victory over Sunderland
Ticket tape covers the Chelsea players as they finally get the chance to celebrate winning the title after victory over Sunderland
John Terry holds up the Premier League trophy
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho celebrates with his medal
Terry celebrates with his team-mates as manager Jose Mourinho takes the acclaim of the crowd with his winners' medal
Cesc Fabregas celebrates with his girlfriend and daughter after the celebrations at Stamford Bridge
Cesc Fabregas celebrates with his girlfriend and daughter after the celebrations at Stamford Bridge
Cech waves to the crowd during the celebrations
Peter Cech celebrates victory over Sunderland
Petr Cech waves to the crowd as he made what looks set to be his final appearance for Chelsea
John Terry with his two children
Diego Costa with the Premier League trophy
Terry celebrates with his two children as Diego Costa smiles with the trophy to cap a successful debut season 
Mourinho took off his medal and appeared to give it to his daughter in the crowd at Stamford Bridge
Mourinho took off his medal and appeared to give it to his daughter in the crowd at Stamford Bridge
Mourinho gestures to the fans as Chelsea prepare to lift the Premier League trophy after victory over Sunderland
Mourinho gestures to the fans as Chelsea prepare to lift the Premier League trophy after victory over Sunderland
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich waves to the crowd as he watched his side lift the Premier League trophy
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich waves to the crowd as he watched his side lift the Premier League trophy
Chelsea players take a lap of honour after being presented with the Premier League trophy
Chelsea players take a lap of honour after being presented with the Premier League trophy

Jose Mourinho’s team have been unbeaten at Stamford Bridge, winning 15 matches at home on the way to reclaiming the Premier League title by eight points. ‘Bring on the champions,’ they bayed.
And so they did, one by one until they finally, agonisingly got their hands on some shiny silverware to celebrate in front of their supporters.
There were references to the champions everywhere - more than 100 in the club programme alone - but this is an important day in the history of this club and Mourinho. This lot are winners.
The frenzied celebrations are the start of a 48 hour Chelsea-fest, a a party starting at Stamford Bridge that will continue through streets awash with blue and white scarves on Monday.
Their 3-1 victory was almost incidental to the main event, a trophy lift that took place at 510pm, after every member of the backroom staff, coaching staff and playing staff had been wheeled out.
Chelsea have been too good for all comers this season, as they demonstrated by recovering from a goal down to record their 26th victory of a 38 game league programme. The proof is in the pudding.
This sure tasted sweet for those boys in blue, cantering to victory with goals from substitutes Diego Costa, from the penalty spot, and two from Loic Remy after the break.
Loic Remy fires home his second goal and Chelsea's third as the champions made sure of the three points
Loic Remy fires home his second goal and Chelsea's third as the champions made sure of the three points
Remy celebrates scoring his second goal as the French striker ensured he had a productive end to the season
Remy celebrates scoring his second goal as the French striker ensured he had a productive end to the season
Loic Remy fires home his first as Chelsea edged out Sunderland to get the champions' title party underway at the Bridge
Loic Remy fires home his first as Chelsea edged out Sunderland to get the champions' title party underway at the Bridge
Remy celebrates after his goal put Chelsea in front at Stamford Bridge and ensured they finished the season on a high 
Remy celebrates after his goal put Chelsea in front at Stamford Bridge and ensured they finished the season on a high 

Steven Fletcher ghosted in unmarked at the back post to head Sunderland into a surprise lead at Chelsea 
Steven Fletcher ghosted in unmarked at the back post to head Sunderland into a surprise lead at Chelsea 

Fletcher peels away to celebrate a rare goal for Sunderland as they sensed an upset on the final day of the Premier League season
Fletcher peels away to celebrate a rare goal for Sunderland as they sensed an upset on the final day of the Premier League season

Fletcher is congratulated by team-mate Sebastian Coates after heading the visitors into the lead at Stamford Bridge
Fletcher is congratulated by team-mate Sebastian Coates after heading the visitors into the lead at Stamford Bridge

The trophy lift is a familiar feeling for the captain John Terry, certainly executed far better than the clumsy attempt by the players to hoist Didier Drogba off the field in the 30th minute wearing the captain’s armband.
Drogba had announced, in the hours before kick off, that he would leave Chelsea in search of one final season of first team football farther afield. What a send off it turned out to be.
‘Mr Mourinho came to me before the game and explained it - we knew it would happen,’ admitted Advocaat. ‘It’s no problem, the player deserves it.’ Sunderland had just taken the lead when Steven Fletcher read Adam Johnson’s left footed corner to head Dick Advocaat’s team into the lead after 29 minutes.
It was a spirited start by Sunderland, but the reality is that their season ended when they secured their place in the Premier League with that feverish 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Wednesday.
It has all came together for Chelsea in one joyous celebration, patiently waiting three weeks, since they were confirmed as champions, to get their hands on the trophy itself. The trick is to keep hold of it, to begin the title defence in August with the same resilience and desire that they showed to get back into this game.

Drogba saw the funny side as his Chelsea career came to an end midway through the half and he had to be taken off
Drogba saw the funny side as his Chelsea career came to an end midway through the half and he had to be taken off

Drogba revealed earlier that he will leave Chelsea for a second time this summer but intends to continue his playing career elsewhere
Drogba revealed earlier that he will leave Chelsea for a second time this summer but intends to continue his playing career elsewhere

Chelsea equalised after 35th minutes when John O’Shea clumsily bundled over Juan Caudrado inside the penalty area to gift them a penalty. Costa, on as a substitute, easily beat Vito Mannone.
They had to wait until late in the second half to pierce Sunderland’s defence again, with Eden Hazard providing the chance for Remy to beat Mannone from long range.
Remy, who had replaced the injured Cuadrado two minutes before half-time, scored again when he read Nemanja Matic’s pass across goal.
There was a glimpse into the future too when the Danish central defender Andreas Christensen was brought on to make his Premier League debut 13 minutes from time. Soon this club will be talking about the past, particularly after Drogba announced that he is to leave Chelsea for the second, presumably final, time. He has been an ambassador for this club.
So has Petr Cech, who will also bid farewell to Chelsea after 10 hugely successful years at the club. Both leave with their heads held high.
‘Petr is a 32 year old legend, and I want him to stay because we have the two best keepers in the Premier League,’ reflected Mourinho, as he sipped champagne and revealed that he had already bought a new watch to celebrate their title win. Mourinho’s smile said so much, handing his daughter Matilde his winner’s medal because his son Jose Junior is in Holland at a tournament with his club Fulham.
Here the lap of honour of appreciation took forever, soaking it all up again as they made their way towards their fans in all four corners of this stadium.
When they clamber on to that bus on Monday, they will be right back at the top.

Juan Cuadrado was fouled in the area by Sunderland defender John O'Shea and the champions were awarded a penalty

Costa, who had replaced the injured Drogba, stepped up to fire home the equaliser from the penalty spot
Costa, who had replaced the injured Drogba, stepped up to fire home the equaliser from the penalty spot

Costa celebrates with his Chelsea team-mates Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill after hauling his side level from 12 yards
Costa celebrates with his Chelsea team-mates Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill after hauling his side level from 12 yards

Eden Hazard was presented with the Barclays Player of the Season award before the final game of the season
Eden Hazard was presented with the Barclays Player of the Season award before the final game of the season

Drogba led Chelsea out after being named as captain for his final game for the west London club
Drogba led Chelsea out after being named as captain for his final game for the west London club

Terry tangles with Connor Wickham as the visitors tried to launch an attack following Chelsea's equaliser
Terry tangles with Connor Wickham as the visitors tried to launch an attack following Chelsea's equaliser

21 Mei 2015

David de Gea agent Jorge Mendes

Jorge Mendes represents David de Gea, who is a Real Madrid target

  • Mendes also takes care of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho 
  • Mendes has been involved in deals for Angel di Maria and Sergio Aguero

David de Gea expressed ‘love’ for his team-mates on Tuesday night after collecting the Sir Matt Busby award for Manchester United’s Player of the Year for a second year running and the Players’ Player of they Year gong. 
But the goalkeeper appears bound for Real Madrid with United already lining up Chelsea’s Petr Cech and Dutch keeper Jaspe Cillessen as possible replacements for the Spaniard.
Manager Louis Van Gaal would like De Gea to stay, repeatedly affirming his admiration, but that is unlikely to change his mind. Not when the most powerful man in football is pulling the strings.

David de Gea (centre) with Louis van Gaal (left) after winning the Sir Matt Busby award on Tuesday night
David de Gea (centre) with Louis van Gaal (left) after winning the Sir Matt Busby award on Tuesday night
David de Gea and Juan Mata posed for this selfie together in a photo posted on Manchester United's Twitter
David de Gea and Juan Mata posed for this selfie together in a photo posted on Manchester United's Twitter
Van Gaal was full of praise for De Gea and wants him to reject Real Madrid and stay at Old Trafford
Van Gaal was full of praise for De Gea and wants him to reject Real Madrid and stay at Old Trafford

De Gea’s representative in the boardroom is super-agent Jorge Mendes, who has brokered some of the biggest deals in world football over the last decade. 
Mendes has risen from Porto nightclub owner and friend of the footballers to the most influential agent in the Premier League and across Europe, acting for countrymen Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho, among scores of high profile clients. 
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said Mendes is the ‘best agent I dealt with, without a doubt,’ and Ronaldo said he is a ‘fair and honest man.’ But there are also those who claim that he has been involved in third‑party ownership of players, a breach of FIFA regulations.
What nobody can dispute is the fortunes he is commanding for his clients. Over just two months last summer Mendes brokered permanent transfer deals worth £208.5m. 

Here Sportsmail looks at his 20 biggest transfers of recent years:
Jorge Mendes (left) represents Cristiano Ronaldo among a string of other high profile players and managers
Jorge Mendes (left) represents Cristiano Ronaldo among a string of other high profile players and managers
Mendes and client Radamel Falcao (right) watch Monaco play Lille in August last year
Mendes and client Radamel Falcao (right) watch Monaco play Lille in August last year
 
Cristiano Ronaldo, Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United £12m, 2003
This was Mendes’s first dealings with Sir Alex Ferguson, who grew to trust him, calling him the ‘best agent I dealt with, without a doubt.’ Ferguson later signed other Mendes clients including Nani, Anderson and Bebe.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson celebrate winning the Champions League with Man United in 2008
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sir Alex Ferguson celebrate winning the Champions League with Man United in 2008
 
Paulo Ferriera, Porto to Chelsea, £13.2m, 2004
The Portuguese had been signed by countryman Jose Mourinho at Porto, where he was manager at the time in 2002. When Mourinho moved to Stamford Bridge, Ferriera soon followed and won three Premier League titles with the Blues before announcing his retirement while still at the club nine years later.
Paulo Ferriera (left) was signed by Jose Mourinho at Porto and then followed him to Chelsea in 2004
Paulo Ferriera (left) was signed by Jose Mourinho at Porto and then followed him to Chelsea in 2004
 
Ricardo Carvalho, Porto to Chelsea, £20m, 2004
Another loyal follower of Mourinho, Carvalho endeared himself to Chelsea fans by partnering stalwart John Terry and winning back-to-back Premier League titles in his first two seasons at the club. Mendes then helped to move him on to join other clients of his at Real Madrid.
Ricardo Carvalho also followed Mourinho from Porto to Stamford Bridge in 2004
Ricardo Carvalho also followed Mourinho from Porto to Stamford Bridge in 2004
 
Nani, Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, £22.4m, 2007
The winger followed the same path Cristiano Ronaldo had tread four years earlier but to limited success. Despite winning the Champions’ League in his first season at Old Trafford, he was often a supporting actor in Sir Alex Ferguson’s cast and was consequently farmed back out to Sporting on loan last summer.
Nani, like Ronaldo before him, left Portugal and Sporting Lisbon to move to Man United 
Nani, like Ronaldo before him, left Portugal and Sporting Lisbon to move to Man United 
 
Anderson, Porto to Manchester United, £23m, 2007
Anderson, then 19-years-old, was one of the highest rated teenagers in Europe and that was reflected in his transfer fee. He had a bright start to life in Manchester, but has flopped since and was sold by United earlier this summer. 
Anderson struggled to live up to his promise at Man United after signing from Porto from £23m
Anderson struggled to live up to his promise at Man United after signing from Porto from £23m
 
Pepe, Porto to Real Madrid, £24m, 2007
Just one in a long line of moves Mendes has engineered for his clients away from his home club Porto to pastures new. Pepe has won two La Liga titles and a Champions League with Real and is in talks for over new deal.
Pepe (left, with fellow Mendes client Ronaldo) during Real Madrid training earlier this season
Pepe (left, with fellow Mendes client Ronaldo) during Real Madrid training earlier this season
 
Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United to Real Madrid, £80m, 2009
Mendes earned over £5m from his cut of this deal, at the time the biggest in world football. Ronaldo still has three years left on his contract at Real but has not ruled out a return to the Premier League, probably to Manchester United. Mendes could get another big payday from Ronaldo yet.
Ronaldo moved from Man United to Real Madrid for a then world record transfer of £80m 
Ronaldo moved from Man United to Real Madrid for a then world record transfer of £80m 
 
Angel di Maria, Benfica to Real Madrid, £21m, 2010
Mendes moved Di Maria, then 22, to join Ronaldo at the Bernabeu on a five-year contract. He won La Liga and Champions League titles with Real before moving to Manchester United.
Angel di Maria was only 22 when he swapped Benfica for Real Madrid and signed a five-year deal
Angel di Maria was only 22 when he swapped Benfica for Real Madrid and signed a five-year deal
 
Jose Mourinho, Inter Milan to Real Madrid, £10.6m, 2010
Mourinho had just won the Champions League with Inter Milan and was the most sought after manager in world football but had his heart set on a move to Real Madrid and Mendes made it happen. Mourinho said he wanted to become the first man to win the Champions League with three different clubs, but the search continues.
Mourinho won the Champions League with Inter Milan before moving to Real Madrid in 2010
Mourinho won the Champions League with Inter Milan before moving to Real Madrid in 2010
 
Radamel Falcao, Porto to Atletico Madrid, £32m, 2011
This was the first of three eye wateringly costly moves the Colombian made in the same number of years. He was worth the money for Atletico, scoring 70 goals in 91 appearances and steering them to a Europa League and Copa del Rey title.
Falcao scored 70 goals for Atletico Madrid after moving to the Spanish club for £32m in 2011
Falcao scored 70 goals for Atletico Madrid after moving to the Spanish club for £32m in 2011
 
Sergio Aguero, Atletico Madrid to Manchester City, £38m, 2011
There was a rush of clubs trying to sign Aguero after he announced his intention to leave after five years in Madrid, but City made him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. He has been a runaway success and his goals played a major part in City’s two Premier League titles since he joined.
Sergio Aguero (centre) has been a major part of Man City's success since signing for the club in 2011
Sergio Aguero (centre) has been a major part of Man City's success since signing for the club in 2011
 
James Rodriguez, Porto to Monaco, £38.5m, 2013
Rodriguez had helped Porto win three league titles in a row and was still only 21-years-old, ensuring a big money move. He signed a five-year contract but left after just 12 months to join Real Madrid.
James Rodriguez spent just one season at Monaco after impressing at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014
James Rodriguez spent just one season at Monaco after impressing at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014
 
Joao Moutinho, Porto to Monaco, £22m, 2013
Moutinho joined Rodriguez, with whom he had formed a prosperous midfield pairing at Porto, in Monaco. He was 26-years-old and an established Portugal international who interested both Manchester United and Spurs but opted for a mega money deal at Monaco.
Joao Moutinho (right, in action against Juventus) rejected Premier League clubs to sign for Monaco
Joao Moutinho (right, in action against Juventus) rejected Premier League clubs to sign for Monaco
 
Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid to Chelsea, £12.8m annual salary, 2013
Mendes ensured Mourinho became the highest paid manager in world football, far ahead of Pep Guardiola, when he rejoined Chelsea. He has delivered on his promise of a Premier League title this season.
Mourinho returned to Chelsea in 2013 and won his third Premier League title earlier this month
Mourinho returned to Chelsea in 2013 and won his third Premier League title earlier this month
 
Radamel Falcao, Atletico Madrid to Monaco, £48.8m. 2013
This was a record deal for Ligue 1, France’s top tier with striker Falcao reportedly receiving a £10m a year salary after tax. He scored in his debut game but had a mixed first season before a knee injury ruled him out of the World Cup. Monaco are now trying to offload him.
Falcao had a mixed time at Monaco before suffering a knee injury which ruled him out of the World Cup
Falcao had a mixed time at Monaco before suffering a knee injury which ruled him out of the World Cup
 
Diego Costa, Atletico Madrid to Chelsea, £32m, 2014
Mendes dealt with the club of his own client Jose Mourinho in engineering this deal last summer with Mourinho stating he wanted a ‘killer striker.’ Costa has turned out to be just that, scoring 18 Premier League goals and winning the title in his first season.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa made his first appearance for Chelsea since the beginning of April on Monday 
Chelsea striker Diego Costa made his first appearance for Chelsea since the beginning of April on Monday 
 
James Rodriguez, Monaco to Real Madrid, £68m, 2014
Mendes made the most of the Colombian while his stock was high after a superb sequence of performances at the World Cup in Brazil. Rodriguez has enjoyed a brilliant debut season, securing a place in the starting 11, aside from the two months out with a broken foot.
Rodriguez has impressed Real Madrid fans since his big money move from Monaco after the World Cup
Rodriguez has impressed Real Madrid fans since his big money move from Monaco after the World Cup
 
Eliaquim Mangala, Porto to Manchester City, £32m, 2014
There are believed to have been two third-party investment companies involved with this deal so it is not clear how much Mendes and his company Gestifute earned from it. 
Eliaquim Mangala (left) cost Manuel Pellegrini's side £32million but has failed to live up to the price
Eliaquim Mangala (left) cost Manuel Pellegrini's side £32million but has failed to live up to the price
 
Angel di Maria, Real Madrid to Manchester United, £59.7m, 2014
After a nightmare season under David Moyes, United were willing to pay a British record transfer fee to bring the Argentine to Old Trafford. But he has failed to assimilate and they could look to offload him this summer.
Di Maria is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver during Man United's 2-1 FA Cup defeat by Arsenal
Di Maria is shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver during Man United's 2-1 FA Cup defeat by Arsenal
 
Radamel Falcao, Monaco to Manchester United, £6.7m loan fee plus £200,000 wages
This was a spectacular deal on transfer deadline day as United grew desperate for a marquee signing. Falcao tweeted soon afterwards to thank Mendes for ‘making this happen.’ But he is unlikely to receive any thanks from United fans who have grown frustrated with the ineffectual Colombian, who has scored just four goals in 26 games.
Colombian striker Falcao has endured a terrible season at Old Trafford, scoring just four goals
Colombian striker Falcao has endured a terrible season at Old Trafford, scoring just four goals

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