It is not his fault some pundits need every coin to survive, while Paul is a multimillionaire. The 26-year-old died Saturday while finishing the final leg of the Open Water 10-kilometer World Cup off the coast of Dubai. Last year, no less a soccer seer than Pep Guardiola personally got on the phone to convince the then-teenager to join him at Manchester City. That was amazing to me." Sen Dog and B-Real were involved in a local branch of the Bloods. Perhaps the only adequate way to describe the miracle of Pacquiao's career is to ask you to imagine an eighth grader traveling around the world and knocking out the toughest high school seniors he can find. You're doing all of that and you not making money off of it. The 39-year-old signed on this year to play for Phoenix Rising FC, an Arizona club in the second-tier United Soccer League with aspirations of joining MLS. Before Danny Trejo was a tough guy onscreen, he was a self-described crazy guy in gangs and in and out of prison. With seven career PGA Tour wins and nine more on the European Tour, he is a regular on the English Ryder Cup team and mainstay in the top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking. We don't believe the government, the institutions, the political parties. Fowler hasn't won a major yet, though he has come close, finishing second at the U.S. Open and British Open in 2014. ", If your gift is sublime, you can get away with the ridiculous. Yet, of course, he's much more than that, someone whose midfield industry and intelligence enabled him to take over from the incomparable Xavi so seamlessly after his signing from Sevilla that he was key in helping Barca to the Champions League/La Liga/Copa del Rey treble in his first season in 2014-15 and a Liga/Copa double the next. They're more positive than me almost." -- Richard Jefferson, Cleveland teammate, He remains the greatest current exponent of global soccer, a player of such otherworldly skill that the one remaining question to be answered in his career is whether he can be considered the best in the game's history. Are you surprised that so many rappers are Crips? The world's 13 biggest soccer transfers have involved creative attackers. We could wax lyrical all day about the Barcelona and Argentina nonpareil's unreal goals, visionary assists and magic wand of a left foot, but it's surely better to simply follow his old mentor Pep Guardiola's wistful advice: "Don't write about him, don't try to describe him. Westbrook is known for his eclectic fashion sense, and he used it to his advantage before this year's All-Star Game. Need we say more? -- Ning, after his historic win at the 2015 worlds. Twelve years ago, Brady was bizarrely pictured snuggling a goat in a GQ photo spread. -- Elaine Teng, "I was always glad when he was on the pitch beside me. Understated he might be in Real's flashy world, but he has played a major role in three La Liga and two Champions League wins. Yet now Luiz seems to have grown into the stoic, dependable stalwart behind the Blues' march toward another Premier League title. The pace in his passes is great, and he sees everything. Funny, that's exactly what Celtic defender Mikael Lustig said, unimpressed by Neymar's diving in a Champions League game. Beyond the bright colors, street cred, and cash, there's often a dark underbelly of drugs, violence, and fierce rivalries, and gang allegiances have been rumored to be behind the untimely death of some stars. Now the linchpin of Real Madrid's midfield, Kroos was a role model for Manchester United legend Paul Scholes, who said, "When I neared the end of my career, I followed him closely and tried to play like Kroos." However, sources toldTMZ that the Bloods are okay with Brown claiming them because the troubled singer supposedly hired several members to work for him in various capacities, with some even living with him in his Los Angeles home. Richard Williams - tennis coach. But the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo elevated herself to the next level of celebrity by her sheer audacity and refreshing candor, talking about her struggles with body image as easily as admitting to assaulting an ex-boyfriend and revealing she had suicidal thoughts after her first UFC loss. And it's no surprise given his rough upbringing. "Getting by" on an average of $11 million a year while winning two MVPs under his current four-year deal, Curry has been one of the league's greatest bargains. Bobby didn't answer, just stared at me he does not look at you, he considers you so I stared back. To identify the 100 most famous athletes in the world, we . Manager Antonio Conte did not have much use for Fbregas at the start of his reign, but when the former Arsenal and Barcelona playmaker got the chance, he made enough telling interventions to be indispensable. Turns out he'd been cruising around in his Aston Martin with a fake Dutch license for years, and he was fined 540,000 (approximately $650,000). In 1992, the LA riots tore through the city, bringing complete destruction to the community and its businesses. -- Pep Guardiola, when Barcelona captain, talking to a then-young Xavi about the even younger Iniesta. ", Though he was never actually an indoctrinated Crip, Ice-T says he pretended he was. Click on "Watch later" to put videos here. Like many athletes before him, Lillard has ventured into the music world. -- Ian Chadband, "Neymar is increasingly dominating every year. They called me and asked me to be the face of the franchise. He often has looked like an accident waiting to happen, and sometimes it really does. He was the player who best knew my moves in front of goal. -- Diego Simeone, Falcao's former manager at Atletico Madrid. "Mob Piru was built off of Death Row [Records]," the source said. Since the formation of the Crips in the late 1960s the organization has grown to more than 800 active sets in the United States. -- Elaine Teng, "I've told Marco that he has earned a place in heaven for that. So, basically, I put everything I had everything I had earned from a TV series I did into lawyers. His biggest splash in the pool came in 2015, when he became China's first male swimmer to win a FINA World Championships sprint event, taking the gold in the 100 meters. 1 in the world, a spot she held for 67 weeks over two stints from 2010 to 2012. That's where his focus is, not on money or endorsements." They've given us so much support, so we owe it all to our fans." Muhammad Ali mark reinstein/Shutterstock No list of the best athletes is complete without "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali. 1 for more than 200 weeks, Djokovic speaks five languages (Serbian, German, French, English and Italian) -- so a wide range of fans can enjoy listening to him talk after watching him play. 5 5. Being remunerated at around 300,000 a week allows Bale indulge his passion for golf, so that he even has recreated three legendary holes in the back garden of his Welsh home -- yes, the 17th at Sawgrass, the 11th on Augusta's Amen Corner and Troon's Postage Stamp all nestled in the Vale of Glamorgan. Here's a look at 19 of the most famous athletes in the world. -- Dotun Akintoye, "Canelo does everything good. When you can come off the bench and achieve the frankly unreal feat of scoring five goals in nine minutes as Lewandowski did for Bayern Munich in a Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg, you know you're talking of somebody who's just a bit special. When he hits free agency this summer, he'll reportedly be eligible for the first NBA deal that eclipses $200 million. After spending his first 13 NBA seasons in Miami, Wade signed a two-year contract last year with his hometown Bulls worth $47 million. 0 for the Portland Trail Blazers, which might as well represent the amount of hesitation he shows under pressure -- evidenced by the series-clinching 3-pointer he hit to oust the Rockets in the 2014 playoffs. In his video for "Gummo," he hangs out with a large group rocking red bandannas. He explained with a grin that it was just his matchday superstition. -- Elaine Teng, "He gives his team calmness with his aura, is great with the ball on his feet and makes impossible saves. -- Mller. "Glory, glory, hallelujah, he's Gabriel Jesus," they'd sing. The 1980s were a prolific decade of expansion and diversification for the Bloods. Despite that, he might be only the second-most famous person in his household since marrying singer/actress Ciara last year. Johnson appeared as himself, along with Jeff Gordon, in the 2005 movie "Herbie: Fully Loaded" and had a cameo as a pilot in the 2016 music video for The Avett Brothers' "Ain't No Man." -- Williams, in 2011. An uncommonly gifted striker with Lyon and Real Madrid, his career has been disfigured by off-field scandal, the latest being a charge of allegedly blackmailing a France teammate over a sex tape. All famous athletes are stars, but Nadal goes beyond that; he's an asteroid. Still, his luminous ability will ensure no lack of suitors if the widely predicted parting comes this summer. Although I'm not proud of what happened, I'm not proud of my experiences, I learned a lot from them that I think is invaluable for me in terms of how I see the world." Famous rappersand hip hop artists who are Crips often openly associate with the gang, mentioning it in their lyrics and during interviews. Massa announced his retirement near the end of last year -- there was even a teary farewell at the Brazilian Grand Prix -- but his fans' heartbreak was short-lived, as he agreed to continue driving for Williams after Valtteri Bottas bolted for Mercedes. -- Roberto Carlos, when asked about his successor. -- Floyd Mayweather, after his victory over lvarez in 2013. 5. Hernndez is the third generation of his family to play in a World Cup, his grandfather having played in 1954 and his dad in 1986. It led to a 10-month suspension and cost Lochte several endorsement deals, but it also made him a household name. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Ronaldo's opinion of himself is such, you could only fear for the sculptor of the wonderfully terrible bronze bust that the player unveiled at Madeira Airport, now renamed in honor of the island's favorite son. -- Thomas Neumann, "I don't play the sport for fame. When zil went from Real Madrid to Arsenal in 2013 in the most expensive transfer ever for a German player, it didn't go over well with Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo: "The sale of zil is bad news for me. -- Wawrinka. He cracked toThe Huffington Post, "All the rappers become very famous and then try to get street credit. Months after turning pro in 1999, Garcia announced his presence to the golf world in a memorable duel against Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship. Will he add an Oscar to his four MVP trophies? 18 on Forbes' 2016 list of America's richest celebrities with a net worth of $375 million, beating Barbra Streisand by one spot. zil's arsenal is that of guile, subtlety, technique and preternatural vision and timing -- no wonder, in the superkinetic EPL, he's underappreciated. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. He also was listed as the player least likely to receive help in a fight in an anonymous poll of PGA Tour members in 2015. Chicharito -- "little pea" -- as he's known, has played for some of the world's most popular teams -- Chivas, Manchester United and Real Madrid -- and is now wowing the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. ", His stance changed somewhat when one of his own cousins, a member of a rival gang, was killed by Bloods. There's no ceiling to his ambition. At 21, he was the No. The County and City of Los Angeles is known as the gangs capital of the nation. She has won 24 WTA singles titles and more than $23 million in her career. He hasn't achieved nearly the success of Swiss countryman Roger Federer, but Wawrinka has won three Grand singles Slam titles -- 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open -- each time beating the No. I woke up in jail," Brolin said. He "exerted himself more than he could, that's what we know," said Julio. Patriots owner Robert Kraft recently indicated that Brady, 39, said he would be willing to play six or seven more years -- a terrifying thought for opponents. His smile and charming personality made him the obvious choice, with 58 percent of men and 50 percent of women voting for him. She became a megastar, appearing on "Dancing With the Stars" and being named a finalist for Time Magazine's Person of the Year, an honor that eventually went to President Donald Trump. On top of all that, he's back together with Bollywood star Anushka Sharma. regrettable commercials over the years. He won at least one Slam in a men's-record 10 consecutive years (2005-14) and has surpassed $80 million in career earnings. He also will go down as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history, currently ranked third in career passing yards and touchdowns. He will be the first NBA player to visit the league's new developmental academy in Delhi, and he also plans to visit the Taj Mahal. I've had 19 friends who died. In particular, the goal he chipped against Manchester City in this season's Champions League was simply exquisite. And that was kinda the thing Actually, if anything I was always trying to get away from it. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. -- Massa, after announcing his retirement, which turned out to be temporary, last year. -- Benzema. Borussia Dortmund fans love the face of the "FIFA 17" video game for his pace, technique and, above all, loyalty. Look for Russ to move up on this list in 2018. New York City rap group The Diplomats, commonly called Dipset, have all been long-rumored to be affiliated with the red bandana-waving Bloods. I hadn't seen him in fourteen years We were both guys who'd grown up on the street.". I want to win. When you score your country's first World Cup goal ever, as Drogba did for Ivory Coast in 2006, you won't soon be forgotten. Well, the frizzy-haired Brazilian, who went to Paris Saint-Germain from Chelsea for 50 million and back again for another 38 million, has always been a very different sort of defender, a careering, daring talent whose risk-taking has your heart engulfing your mouth. Nobody's relaxed when he is around because he either jumps on you or surprises you." I know he's always able to decide a match." I've got more than enough money saved. I want to be known for how I play, how I treat people and how I am as a role model. Murray received knighthood at the end of 2016 -- reluctantly, because he didn't want it to distract from his performance -- becoming the first active tennis player to be so honored. Controversial. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft that year. His velocity is in his mind." -- Thomas Neumann, "As a point guard, I'm like the quarterback, so a turnover is like an interception. Although Anthony played just one college season, the basketball facility at Syracuse University is named in his honor. CLICK HERE TO FIND CALI FACES ON INSTAGRAM! The reigning Wimbledon champ and the No. If I don't focus on football, those other things won't come my way. On top of being one of the world's best players, he is appreciated as the guy who was too poor ever to own a pair of boots as a kid but now gets huge joy by coming home to Tocopilla to help fund new pitches and hand out equipment and footballs to youngsters. On a different kind of floor, Raisman appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2013 and finished fourth. It has also been rumored that his group has ties with the "Gangster Disciples" street gang. Rolling Stone obtained court documents that described Lil' Wayne, Young Thug, and Birdman as members of the gang and alleged that Jimmy Carlton Winfrey who served as Young Thug's tour manager . Because I wouldn't want a young person, a young girl, to think it's okay to join it. ", Say what you will about Solo, but after the United States won the 2015 Women's World Cup she and her teammates received a key to New York City from Mayor Bill de Blasio, met President Barack Obama and were the first women's sports team to receive a ride down New York's Canyon of Heroes. Built for the 21st century with his lethal technique and supreme athleticism that has been honed by his karate champion wife, Anna, "Lewangoalski" might just be the most complete center forward in the business. I'm connected. Bloods had killed my cousin. Although his greatest heroics might be behind him -- he led the Orlando Magic to the 2009 NBA Finals in his fifth season -- Howard ranks among the top big men of his era, a broad-shouldered, shot-blocking, rebounding machine. His combination of speed, strength, toughness and ability to make dynamic plays with both his arm and his legs make him one of the NFL's most exciting players. He's out of this world. -- Elaine Teng, "Kroos is a wonderful player. They call him Fillmore Slim, the Pope of Pimpin and the best to ever do it. Nipsey Hussle Source:Getty Los Angeles, CA. -- Jim Caple, "I think for me, football comes first. I know they have standards for all ages watching the networks. 3, also won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics while playing doubles with Federer. -- Spieth on playing from behind at the 2017 Masters. You could always count on him." Paraded with grand fanfare after winning the Golden Boot for his six World Cup goals, including the extraordinary chest-and-swivel volley that won him the Puskas Award for best of the year, it's all rather gone downhill with the man who's named after James Bond looking grumpily shaken and stirred by his lack of playing time. The first season he was just a servant of Messi, but in second he turned into his partner, and now he has all the liberties because he feels like he's the best." Seemingly unloved by his club's fans and unwanted by his country, this is the enigma who consumes and obsesses France. When you're as famous as Pacquiao, people let you do things for which you have no obvious previous competence, like coach and start at point guard for a professional basketball team or get elected to the Philippine senate. -- Melissa Isaacson, "For the millions of people who admire her, she is somebody who is actually worth the admiration. Her win at this year's Australian Open gave her 23 career singles Grand Slams, the most of any player in the open era. Few have the vision and skill to pick a pass quite like the intelligent Spanish midfielder who has won everything in the game except a Champions League winner's medal -- and that could arrive next season if he continues to play a key part in Chelsea's flowering. -- Durant, on his decision to sign with the Warriors in 2016, More: Why Durant sees world differently now. And unlike most English-speaking players, she can address fans in French or Italian when she plays at tournaments in those countries. Unlike with most of those before him, his work has actually received positive reviews. -- Thomas Neumann, "I always feel like I'm the best player in the world, and I always expect to contend." That determination -- might we even say pigheadedness -- defined his illustrious career with Bayern Munich and later Manchester United. 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