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

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are by far world sport's top earners for 2015


  • ESPN The Magazine's 2015 survey estimates world sport's top earners
  • Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are way ahead of the game
  • Lionel Messi and Cristiano are closest and the highest-earning footballers
  • F1's Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso are next after the team moves
  • Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes contract is yet to be factored into the list 
'Money' Mayweather's estimated earnings of £161million or £3.86m a minute to duck and weave his way to victory over Pac-Man will see the American pocket almost four and a half times the top footballer, Barcelona ace Lionel Messi, in 2015.
Pacquiao will make much less than Mayweather, a paltry £96.5m for the Filipino, but that's still almost three times the fourth highest earner in world sport, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, according to ESPN The Magazine's 2015 survey.

Floyd Mayweather arrives in Atlanta on his private jet to watch Cleveland against the Hawks in NBA's playoffs
Floyd Mayweather arrives in Atlanta on his private jet to watch Cleveland against the Hawks in NBA's playoffs
Mayweather (left) is world's sport's highest earner in 2015 with £161m coming from his Manny Pacquiao win
Mayweather (left) is world's sport's highest earner in 2015 with £161m coming from his Manny Pacquiao win
Pacquiao (left), who lost on a majority points decision, didn't do too badly out of it with £96.5m coming to him
Pacquiao (left), who lost on a majority points decision, didn't do too badly out of it with £96.5m coming to him

The figures factor in annual gross salaries and prize money from this year from their sport, not including endorsements, appearance fees, sponsorships or other means of income.
Formula One takes up the next two places on the list, with Sebastian Vettel's defection from Red Bull to Ferrari leading him to rake in £32.2m and come fifth on the list while Fernando Alonso's return to McLaren netted an income of £25.7m and sixth place.
PSG's Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic is seventh with annual earnings of £22.6m to round out the footballers in the top 10, with Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney the next best in 12th with £16.7m. 
Lewis Hamilton's current estimated income of £20 places the British F1 world champion in eighth, but doesn't factor in the new deal that has been struck with Mercedes until 2018 that is speculated to be worth £30m a year, which which would see him split his driver rivals on the list. 

Mayweather's earnings of £3.86m a minute for the fight is almost four and a half times Lionel Messi's earnings
Mayweather's earnings of £3.86m a minute for the fight is almost four and a half times Lionel Messi's earnings

Messi is third in ESPN's list ahead of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo but it doesn't include endorsements
Messi is third in ESPN's list ahead of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo but it doesn't include endorsements

Formula One's Sebastian Vettel raked in £32.2m when he defected from Red Bull to Ferrari
Fernando Alonso's return to McLaren netted an income of £25.7m and sixth place
F1's Sebastian Vettel raked in £32.2m and fifth place when he defected from Red Bull to Ferrari while Fernando Alonso's return to McLaren netted an income of £25.7m and sixth place
Lewis Hamilton's current estimated income of £20m came before his new deal apparently worth £30m a year
Lewis Hamilton's current estimated income of £20m came before his new deal apparently worth £30m a year

Rounding out the top 10 are baseball players, with Clayton Kershaw of the LA Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander earning £20m and £18m respectively.
Major League Baseball makes up 14 of the top 25 earners while only three NBA players make the list led by Kobe Bryant's £15.13m.   
Serena Williams' £5.99m income, reports ESPN, makes her the top-earning women in world sport.
Forbes' 2014 ranking, which includes endorsements along with pay and salary had Mayweather at No 1 ahead of Ronaldo, basketball's LeBron James and then Messi. 
The rankings golfers and tennis stars, including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who don't make ESPN's rankings, are elevated significantly by sponsors and endorsements. 

World's Highest-Paid Athletes

Floyd Mayweather (Boxing) £161m* 
Manny Pacquiao (Boxing) £96.5m*
Lionel Messi (Football) £36.23m
Cristiano Ronaldo (Football) £32.3m
Sebastian Vettel (Formula One) £32.2m
Fernando Alonso (Formula One) £25.7m
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Football) £22.6m
Lewis Hamilton (Formula One) £20m**
Clayton Kershaw (Baseball) £20m
Justin Verlander (Baseball) £18m
Source: ESPN * Estimated May 2 fight earnings ** Before new Mercedes contract announced

23 April 2015

Inside the £400million mansion in the sky

  • Boeing 747 can normally hold up to 600 people but this model was customised for a single ultra-wealthy tycoon
  • Digital images show how the interior is as luxurious as an expensive hotel room despite space constraints
  • The jumbo jet contains a master bedroom, 'aeroloft' with added sleeping space, and a large dining room
  • It is also kitted out for business with a conference room and office so the owner is never out of touch with work

These extraordinary images show how an enormous jumbo jet has been converted into a luxury home for a mystery billionaire - complete with bedrooms, multiple lounges and an onboard restaurant.
The custom-built Boeing 747 is believed to have cost its ultra-wealthy owner £400million after it was customised to fit his specifications exactly over a three-year period.
The jumbo jet would normally carry as many as 600 passengers - but this version was built for just a single tycoon, although he will be able to fit dozens of guests.
It contains a large dining room where travellers can enjoy meals cooked in an adjoining kitchen, with a lounge and 'state room' at the back of the plane.
More sleeping space is provided in the 'aeroloft' on the top deck of the vessel, with eight full beds for passengers who prefer to get some shut-eye on flights.

Luxury: This is the lounge on board a custom-built Boeing 747-8, as depicted in an artist's impression by Greenpoint Technologies
Luxury: This is the lounge on board a custom-built Boeing 747-8, as depicted in an artist's impression by Greenpoint Technologies
Shuteye: The master bedroom of the £400million plane has a huge bed as well as an armchair and sofa for when the owner needs to relax
Shuteye: The master bedroom of the £400million plane has a huge bed as well as an armchair and sofa for when the owner needs to relax
Business: The conference room of the plane could be perfect for meetings in the sky with its long table in the centre
Business: The conference room of the plane could be perfect for meetings in the sky with its long table in the centre
Chill-out: The lounge decor looks like a luxury hotel, belying its true location inside a plane similar to those used by commercial airlines
Chill-out: The lounge decor looks like a luxury hotel, belying its true location inside a plane similar to those used by commercial airlines
Executive: This room, which can be used as an office or a guest bedroom, gives a hint to its true location thanks to the porthole-style windows 
Executive: This room, which can be used as an office or a guest bedroom, gives a hint to its true location thanks to the porthole-style windows 
Kicking back: The main suite could easily be mistaken for a room in a top hotel thanks to its over-the-top decorations
Kicking back: The main suite could easily be mistaken for a room in a top hotel thanks to its over-the-top decorations
Restaurant: The central portion of the plane hosts a dining room which is attached to a kitchen, allowing the owner to make use of the services of a private chef
Restaurant: The central portion of the plane hosts a dining room which is attached to a kitchen, allowing the owner to make use of the services of a private chef
Shiny: The jumbo jet is one of the most luxurious private planes ever built, with the price tag believed to have reached a total of £400million
Shiny: The jumbo jet is one of the most luxurious private planes ever built, with the price tag believed to have reached a total of £400million
Sofa: Parts of the plane are set aside for guests to relax while watching television, as the vessel can carry several dozen passengers
Sofa: Parts of the plane are set aside for guests to relax while watching television, as the vessel can carry several dozen passengers
Plush: Another artist's impression of the main state room, which also contains a desk so the owner can switch between work and relaxation
Plush: Another artist's impression of the main state room, which also contains a desk so the owner can switch between work and relaxation
Welcoming: Images of the lounge show a space very different to the normal aeroplane cabin, with the traditional rows of seats completely discarded in favour of a hotel-like ambience
Welcoming: Images of the lounge show a space very different to the normal aeroplane cabin, with the traditional rows of seats completely discarded in favour of a hotel-like ambience
Exclusive: Few people can ever imagine flying in this sort of luxury - far more glitzy than first class on commercial flights
Exclusive: Few people can ever imagine flying in this sort of luxury - far more glitzy than first class on commercial flights
Plan: The layout of the Boeing 747 is shown in this plan published by Greenpoint Technologies
Plan: The layout of the Boeing 747 is shown in this plan published by Greenpoint Technologies
Gigantic: The luxury interior has been built inside a Boeing 747-8 similar to this one, which can hold up to 600 passengers
Gigantic: The luxury interior has been built inside a Boeing 747-8 similar to this one, which can hold up to 600 passengers

Portable islands, a Grand Prix track and a (miniature) Monaco: Rise of the unbelievably opulent mega-yacht

  • Superyachts are rising steadily in popularity, with figures showing that 412 were purchased last year alone
  • As the demand increases, designers of these epic vessels are just getting more and more creative
  • From floating island-inspired clubs to sleek aluminum models fit for a Bond Villain, it seems the sky is the limit
Figures released by Forbes earlier this year show that sales of the mega-vessels have more than doubled in the past five years, with 412 purchased by the end of 2014 alone.
With the rich only getting richer, the designs of these gargantuan offerings are likewise only getting more sophisticated, carrying their own portable islands, garages for sports cars and submarines and even recreating cities on the sea. It seems the sky is your limit, if you have the cash to splash.

The Pastrovich Studio's X R-Evolution model looks as though it was inspired by the over-water villas found in the Maldives
The Pastrovich Studio's X R-Evolution model looks as though it was inspired by the over-water villas found in the Maldives

With such luxurious offerings as detachable plunge pools, which can be anchored closer to a shore of your choosing, to a £244million boat, which has been designed as a to-scale replica of the city-state of Monaco, it seems as though the sky is the limit when it comes to the superyacht designs of the future.
MailOnline Travel looks at some of the most surreal renderings below. 
X R-Evolution
This Pastrovich Studio-designed masterpiece looks as though it was inspired by a Maldivian over-water villa.
The 77m long vessel boasts two separate platforms, which are tethered together and float behind the yacht.

If your guests would like a bit more privacy, it is possible for the plunge pool 'island' and other platforms to 'break off' from the mother ship and drop anchor closer to a sandy beach shore.
This floating hotel is essentially several private villas, designed to accommodate 40 different crew members. Though with all the different configuration possibilities, there's a good chance that you may never see them.

Meanwhile, the design firm's 92m Beach Club offering is outfitted with several towering palm trees, and a large central pool
Meanwhile, the design firm's 92m Beach Club offering is outfitted with several towering palm trees, and a large central pool

Beach Club

Those looking for a truly island-inspired escape will undoubtedly enjoy the 92m Beach Club yacht from the same design firm.
The main deck features six towering palm trees, which surround the pool and its loungers.
Two shaded decks overlook the tropical paradise below, where circular sun beds and several dining tables can accommodate many large gatherings.
Inside, the interiors are in line with such a breezy, island aesthetic and include billowing linen curtains and crisp white couches
Inside, the interiors are in line with such a breezy, island aesthetic and include billowing linen curtains and crisp white couches
The deck has several tiers and include several formal dining options, as well as deck chairs circled around an open fire pit
The deck has several tiers and include several formal dining options, as well as deck chairs circled around an open fire pit

Inside, the interiors are similarly rustic-chic, with plenty of linen curtains blowing in the sea breeze and comfortable white sofas alongside wicker accessories.
On the third deck, a circle of folding deck chairs surround an open fire pit, creating a beach-like atmosphere in the middle of the ocean.
Who needs to pay a visit to an oceanfront resort when you have your very own multi-million pound floating beach club?
The sleek Sveti design looks as though it was tailor made for a Bond villain - right down to the futuristic rooftop heli-pad
The sleek Sveti design looks as though it was tailor made for a Bond villain - right down to the futuristic rooftop heli-pad

Sveti

Straight out of a film, the Pastrovich Studio designed Sveti is the type of yacht that a James Bond villain would undoubtedly feel at home on.
The 150m offering is as futuristic as they come, easily accommodating a helipad, as well as storage for several smaller speed boats and jet skis.
On the main deck, there are several plunge pools surrounded by sun loungers, as well as an upper-level terrace overlooking the common areas below.
Though superyachts may traditionally be considered a toy preferred by male millionaires, La Belle is designed with the fairer sex in mind
Though superyachts may traditionally be considered a toy preferred by male millionaires, La Belle is designed with the fairer sex in mind

La Belle

The first of its kind, this Lidia Bersani Luxury Design crafted superyacht is especially for women.
Just look to the 262ft ship's Swarovski crystal chandeliers, opulent gold mosaics and over-the-top ice fountains to see how the design firm has customised what is usually considered to be a toy for a male millionaire to that of the high-spending fairer sex.
Decorated with fur, flowers and plenty of additional feminine detailing, the yacht is meant to evoke a 'romantic and warm' aesthetic. 
The 262ft ship was crafted by Lidia Bersani Luxury Design and boasts plenty of feminine touches, including gold and crystal accents
The 262ft ship was crafted by Lidia Bersani Luxury Design and boasts plenty of feminine touches, including gold and crystal accents

Six deluxe cabins, which are all decorated in the same ivory and gold hues, sleep 12 guests, though it's the master cabin that's the most decadent.
Outfitted with a round king size double bed and baldachin canopy, the suite also offers a separate private terrace.
True to its target demographic, the massive yacht is also tricked out with a state-of-the-art spa area, complete with hydromassage pool, hamman, and infrared sauna, as well as a beauty centre, disco club, theatre and several bars.  
A superyacht of the future, the 'Streets of Monaco' design is quite literally nothing short of a floating city-state
A superyacht of the future, the 'Streets of Monaco' design is quite literally nothing short of a floating city-state

'The Streets of Monaco'

This superyacht of the future is nothing short of a floating city.
Designs for the gargantuan £244 million boat were unveiled earlier this year and are complete with many key landmarks of the wealthy principality, including the iconic Hotel de Paris. 
And if that's not enough for the super ship's potential playboy owners, there's also a go kart race track that replicates that of the Grand Prix.
With a price tag of £244 million, the mega-boat features all of the key landmarks of the wealthy principality - scaled to size
With a price tag of £244 million, the mega-boat features all of the key landmarks of the wealthy principality - scaled to size
While its interiors are similarly luxe, it's perhaps the replica F1 Grand Prix go karting race track that's the most over-the-top feature
While its interiors are similarly luxe, it's perhaps the replica F1 Grand Prix go karting race track that's the most over-the-top feature

Rob McPherson, one of the founders of the project told the Daily Mail: 'The idea was to recreate the circuit as a fully-functional kart track able to accommodate three karts side-by-side to allow for plenty of overtaking. 
'By sizing the track in this way it has driven the overall dimensions of the yacht and the placement of the famous landmarks.' 
And, of course, there's also a helipad, mini submarine, speedboats, jet skis, swimming pools and Jacuzzis on board the mega boat, which accommodates 16 guests and sleeps a staff of 70.
Milan-based designer, Federico Fiorentino, recently unveiled The Belafonte, which can only be described a superyacht on steroids
Milan-based designer, Federico Fiorentino, recently unveiled The Belafonte, which can only be described a superyacht on steroids

The Belafonte

At the end of last year, Italian designer, Federico Fiorentino, revealed a new luxury vessel, called The Belafonte, that is essentially a floating playground for billionaires.
A superyacht on steroids, the striking bronze exterior can be spotted miles away as it catches the sun's reflection off of the sea.
The 164ft aluminum boat has three decks for lounging and five cabins, including a 900 square foot owner's suite with separate studio, balcony, walk-in closets and two bathrooms. 
Tony Castro's Explorer has been dubbed the 'Range Rover of the Seas' due to all of its luxurious extras
Tony Castro's Explorer has been dubbed the 'Range Rover of the Seas' due to all of its luxurious extras

Explorer

Dubbed the 'Range Rover of the Seas,' British designer Tony Castro's latest £29m superyacht comes with all the bells and whistles.
Among the luxurious extras, the mega-boat boasts a cinema, wine cellar, gym, sauna and beach club with infinity pool on board.
For the ulta-rich, travelling with all of their costly toys, there's also space on the Explorer to house a submarine, several luxury sports cars and jetskis.
And, of course, there is an upper-deck helipad to accommodate a luxurious private transfer.
Not only is there an on-board cinema and wine cellar, but the stunning infinity pool on the boat's stern is actually two decks deep
Not only is there an on-board cinema and wine cellar, but the stunning infinity pool on the boat's stern is actually two decks deep
To accommodate the ultra-rich and their costly toys, there is also ample storage space for a submarine, luxury sports cars and jet skis
To accommodate the ultra-rich and their costly toys, there is also ample storage space for a submarine, luxury sports cars and jet skis

The stunning infinity pool, which looks even more incredible during sunset, is two decks deep, offering stunning views from the boat's stern.
Ample lounge space, as well as a luxurious master cabin and four other double cabins, can accommodate up to 12 guests and a crew of 15.
Best of all, wooden areas jut out into the sea, with ladders down, so that guests can take a dip to cool off whenever they wish. 
The £390 million Azzam superyacht departed on its maiden voyage in 2013 as the largest private yacht in the world
The £390 million Azzam superyacht departed on its maiden voyage in 2013 as the largest private yacht in the world

Azzam 

Owned by the president of the UAE, the £390 million Azzam, departed on its maiden voyage in 2013 as the largest private yacht in the world.
Measuring in at 590 feet, the equivalent of 12 double-decker buses parked end to end, the Azzam is actually 57 feet longer than Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's impressive superyacht, Eclipse.
Inside, there's an expansive open-plan salon designed by French interior designer, Christophe Leoni, in a turn-of-the-century, Empire aesthetic. 
Such a superyacht of the future is actually so large that most of the world's marinas will struggle to accommodate it - not surprising considering it houses a cinema, conference facilities, beauty salon, swimming pool and sauna, and can sleep 36 guests.
Facheris Designs has just put the finishing touches on this rendering of their sleek and stylish Maximus 300 gigayacht
Facheris Designs has just put the finishing touches on this rendering of their sleek and stylish Maximus 300 gigayacht

Maximus 300

Sleek and stylish, this rendering from Facheris Designs is as far from the stereotypical 'wedding cake' superyacht structure as possible.
Balancing efficiency and extravagance, the chrome colouring adds are particular futuristic feel to this model.
With ample deck space, the mega-yacht is able to accommodate a helicopter landing, and, because you can walk from the stern to the bow in open air, there are some breathtaking views to be had.
With a minimalist aesthetic that is both efficient and extravagant, this chrome-accented offering has a particularly futuristic feel
With a minimalist aesthetic that is both efficient and extravagant, this chrome-accented offering has a particularly futuristic feel
Though the boat measures 100m, the entire design is actually very environmentally conscious, using a diesel-electric propulsion system
Though the boat measures 100m, the entire design is actually very environmentally conscious, using a diesel-electric propulsion system

And though it may be hard to believe, considering that the boat measures 100 metres in length, the entire design is actually extremely environmentally conscious.  
It's powered by a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system and a solar-energy panel has been integrated into the design.
Five private residences, which each measure from 400 to 800 square feet and come with their own personal gym, can accommodate up to 10 guests.
But it's the main deck that's truly the focal point of the superstructure, boasting an infinity pool, outdoor theatre and a full five-star restaurant with all the fixings. 

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