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EXCLUSIVE: United and Chelsea face battle for £54m Cavani

Manchester United and Chelsea are ready to go head-to-head in a summer battle to sign £54million striker Edinson Cavani.
The Uruguayan’s representatives were in London as they consider a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, where Cavani has become unsettled.
The 26-year-old has been a success in France but is uncomfortable playing in a wide role to accommodate Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the central striker.

Pushing off: Edinson Cavani has admirers in the Premier League with Chelsea and Manchester United keen

Big hit: Cavani has been a success since joining PSG from Serie A outfit Napoli in a £54m transfer

United manager David Moyes has Cavani on his shortlist but knows he will face competition from Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.
Both clubs want to bolster their strikeforce in the summer with Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa and Bayern Munich’s Mario Mandzukic also figuring prominently in their thinking.
United sounded out PSG last month but were told they would not sell Cavani in January. 

Two's company: Cavani has been used in a wider role beside PSG's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Now Cavani’s camp are ready to hold preliminary discussions with would-be suitors about what financial figures would be involved.
Cavani is currently out for three weeks with a thigh injury but remains an important signing for the wealthy French club and they would not sell for less than the £54m they paid to Napoli last summer.
They also know that Cavani could star for Uruguay at the World Cup, making his price rise even further.
Moyes has warned United players to expect greater competition while Chelsea will sell Demba Ba and possibly Samuel Eto’o and Fernando Torres too.

Targets: Diego Costa (left) and Mario Mandzukic have been on the radars of Manchester United and Chelsea

United will consider offers for Javier Hernandez in the summer with Borussia Dortmund among those interested while qualification for the Champions League and where they finish could yet have a bearing on Robin van Persie's Old Trafford future.
PSG owner Nasser El-Khelaifi has threatened to retaliate with counter offers for Premier League players should clubs pursue his players, so bids for Cavani could make for an interesting summer. 

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Powerful falcon...

Puffins are well-known for their clown-like facial markings and pleasant demeanor.
But for one unlucky bird being caught by this huge falcon was no laughing matter as it quickly became lunch.
The series of pictures documenting the puffin's final moments was taken by Audun Dahl at Hornxya, Varanger, in Northern Norway.

A gyrfalcon, the largest of all falcon species, has been pictured grabbing a puffin in mid-air for lunch

Putting up a fight: Despite being less than half the falcon's size, the tiny puffin put up a brave fight

Predatory: The gyrfalcon feeds mostly on other birds, including puffins and gulls, but also small mammals

The 27-year-old photography guide from the island of Smola, Norway, runs a guiding company specialising in white-tailed eagles and hide photography.
Audun said: 'The falcon broke the Puffins neck in just a few seconds, it seemed for me, that the falcon had full control of the situation all the time.
'I was so excited when shooting this incredible sequence - I just thought to myself I must keep calm and keep the gyrfalcon in focus.

'When shooting nature, anything can happen, the fight is natural behavior, so I did not feel sorry for the puffin.

Final moments: Despite the struggles of its prey the falcon clings on with its powerful talons so there is no escape

No contest: Photographer Audun Dahl, from Norway, said the falcon was always in control

'This happens every day in these remote cliffs - but this is the first time I have seen it happen so close, and I was very lucky I was at the right place, at the right moment.'
The gyrfalcon is the largest of all falcon species, and it is also the only falcon to be a sea bird, spending as much as 40 days living on pack-ice and hunting gulls during the winter season.
It can be found throughout most of the northern hemisphere, from America to Asia and Europe, and varies in appearance from all-white to dark brown depending on location.
 

Dispatched: Using its beak the falcon breaks the puffins neck in mid-air before taking it away to eat

Lunch: The falcon flies off with its kill. The majestic bird was prized by the Vikings and is the symbol of Iceland

The birds were highly prized by the Vikings, and are thought to have been hunted and eaten for food, but also captured and kept as intimidating pets. The bird is also the national symbol of Iceland.
Its prey includes other birds, from puffins to geese and gulls, and also small mammals such as lemmings, hares and voles. The species has also been spotted eating carrion meat, though this is rare.
Meanwhile puffins are much smaller birds which usually nest in large colonies on cliff faces or in burrows, making them an ideal target for gyrfalcons which often perch in similar areas.
The birds are known for their clown-like facial markings and bright beaks, and feed on small fish which they catch by diving into the sea.

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That's one pricey prancing horse!

A classic Ferrari has become the most expensive car ever sold in Britain after changing hands for an estimated £24 million.

The 1957 prototype of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa won high-profile races and competed twice at 24 Hours of Le Mans, the oldest active car race in the world.

It has now been sold to a so-far anonymous enthusiast - and the price is understood to be three times what was paid for a Testa Rossa in 2009.

Just popping to the shops: This Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa has sold for an estimated £24 million, smashing the British record. It was raced by Formula 1 world champion Phil Hill and competed at the world's oldest car race

Mid-life crisis? The car features leather seating, an original steering wheel and only reasonable wear and tear

Hailed by an expert as one of the five best Ferraris in the world, the model was also raced by the Formula 1 world champion Phil Hill.

It was previously owned by the millionaire investor Eric Heerema until he was persuaded to sell it to Derbyshire dealer Tom Hartley Jr.

Mr Hartley revealed he has now sold the Ferrari, but wouldn’t confirm the exact selling price.

However, well-placed sources said the anonymous buyer paid in excess of £24.1 million - making it the most expensive car ever sold publicly.

The highest was previously the £22.5 million paid in 2012 for a Ferrari 250 GTO, also owned by Mr Heerema. 

The Testa Rossa achieved the record figure because of its looks, racing pedigree, rarity and the fact is in 'unmolested' - completely original - condition. 

Another Testa Rossa was sold in 2011 at a U.S. auction for £10 million ($16.4 million), but they were both far inferior examples to the latest model.

The specialist dealer, who sold his first supercar at the age of 11, said: 'I can confirm that the car has sold, although due to client confidentiality we will not disclose the buyer or the price achieved.

'This Ferrari is without question one of the most important cars on the planet if not the most important because of its originality. 

'While I won’t go into the terms of the sale, I am sure it will prove to be a great investment for the new owner.

Legendary: Chassis 0704 remained a favourite of Ferrari designer Sergio Scaglietti until his death aged 91

'Now it is done, my only disappointment is the fact I don’t think it can ever be bettered as I truly think it is the greatest car in the world.'

The model sold was the second prototype and factory team car for two seasons with Ferrari, when then made a further 19 customer cars. 

Top spec: The V12 engine helps the car achieve 0-60 in about six seconds, spellbinding for its day

Known as Chassis 0704, it was designed by legendary Ferrari pioneer Sergio Scaglietti and was one of his favourite models up until his death aged 91.

At the 1957 Le Mans race the prototype ran as high as second position but did not finish the race. The next year, however, Chassis 0704 picked up two wins - in the 1,000km Buenos Aires and 12 Hour Sebring races - with Formula 1 legends Phil Hill and Peter Collins behind the wheel in both. 

It was later sold to a U.S. customer and was driven to victory in 16 races on the other side of the Atlantic. 

In 1967 the car was donated to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, where it stayed for 30 years. 

Ferrari historian Marcel Massini described the prototype as 'one of the top five Ferraris on the planet'.

He added: 'It is so valuable because it is totally unmolested and not restored, genuine and very original. It also comes with a fantastic history which is most important.

'I believe the Ferrari market will continue to go up as more and more wealthy people need to reinvest their cash but there are not many more top quality cars available. 

'It’s simple supply and demand. Classic cars as hard assets are just one of several asset classes nowadays.'

The HAGI index, which tracks the market, estimates the classic Ferrari market has increased fourfold over the past decade.

This has seen savvy investors and car collectors ploughing their cash into the classic market which is seen by some as safer and more profitable than stocks and shares - not to mention more fun.

Relic: In 1967 it was donated to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, where it stayed for 30 years

Mystery: So far the car's owner is anonymous, though that is unlikely to last if it gets driven around town

Formula One mogul Eddie Jordan spends £32MILLION on a new 155ft super yacht

A brand new superyacht has been unveiled to the world for the first time ahead of being delivered to its new owner - Formula One mogul Eddie Jordan.

The Sunseeker 155 has been under development for 18 months, and will cost a total of £32million when it is finally completed.

This week it was taken out of the shed in Poole, Dorset where it is being built, as it is now too large to be housed in the hangar.

Unveiled: The Sunseeker 155 superyacht, commissioned by Eddie Jordan, has been unveiled to the public

Under construction: The boat has been moved out of the shed where it was built because it is now too large

It was transported at a glacial place by a radio-controlled unit as it was manoeuvred out of the shed with just a few inches to spare.

The four-deck yacht includes five bedrooms, enabling Mr Jordan to host up to 10 guests at once, while the boat also has space for 11 members of staff.

 

Other perks include a nightclub, day room, 'beach club' and a panoramic viewing platform - which could allow guests a perfect view of the Monaco Grand Prix if Mr Jordan decides to attend the society event.

The yacht is 155ft long and weighs a total of 200 tonnes, with a maximum speed of 22 knots (25mph), and can travel 4,000 nautical miles in a single journey.

New owner: Eddie Jordan, pictured with Jenson Button, is paying £32million for the Sunseeker 155

Emerging: The yacht was taken out of the shed on a radio-controlled system

Plans: These floor plans show the layout of the yacht, which includes five guest bedrooms and a nightclub

Sunseeker International, the company building the boat, expects to be able to begin testing it on the water next month, before delivering it to Mr Jordan in the spring.

But even after the businessman has taken delivery of his new pride and joy, handing over £32million in the process, the Sunseeker 155 will not come cheap.

Filling up the boat's 60,000-litre engine with diesel will cost £30,000 every time.

Despite the gigantic scale of the Sunseeker 155, it is still very far from the record for the biggest yacht in the world - the Azzam, completed last year, measures almost 600ft.

Glamorous: But the boat has a top speed of just 22 knots (25mph) due to its vast size

Vast: However, the 155ft yacht is still some way off the world record, which stands at a staggering 600ft

Stewart McIntyre, managing director at Sunseeker International, said: 'This is an extremely exciting time for Sunseeker as we inch ever closer to the completion of the 155 Yacht.

'This is the biggest project we have ever undertaken and since the announcement of its build it has been the talk of the industry.

'We are incredibly proud of what we have created and look forward to showcasing it to the world.'

Mr Jordan, who commissioned the yacht, grew up in Ireland and ran a number of racing teams before setting up Jordan Grand Prix, whose drivers included Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill.

After the team shut down in 2005, the 65-year-old became a racing commentator for the BBC.

Seo-yeon dapat RM30,931 sebulan kerana program makan

ISEO-YEON makan di depan kamera di dalam apartmenya di Incheon pada 22 Januari lalu.

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INCHEON - Seorang wanita, Park Seo-yeon memperoleh pendapatan melebihi £5,600 (RM30,931) sebulan dengan hanya makan dan berbual di hadapan kamera yang disaksikan beribu-ribu orang di internet secara langsung.

Seo-yeon, 34, yang tinggal di sebuah apartmen di Seoul memakan pelbagai jenis makanan antaranya telur dan nasi dalam satu sesi program yang berlangsung selama hampir tiga jam pada setiap hari.

Siaran langsung itu juga dibuat dengan menggunakan komputer.

Semasa siaran langsung itu, penonton akan menghantar belon maya yang bernilai AS$0.09 (RM0.30) kepadanya.

Trend makan di hadapan beribu-ribu orang di internet itu mampu menjana pendapatan tinggi melalui iklan serta sumbangan para peminatnya.

Wanita itu berkata, dia berhenti bekerja di sebuah firma tiga tahun lalu bagi memberi sepenuh perhatian kepada pekerjaan baharunya itu yang bermula sebagai hobi tiga tahun lalu.

"Saya berasa sangat gembira apabila ada peminat memberitahu, mereka pulih daripada masalah anoreksia selepas melihat saya makan," katanya. - Reuters

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