Gareth Bale is still hopeful of securing a move to Real Madrid despite Florentino Perez appearing to cast doubt on the deal yesterday.

Andy Murray could become one of the top earning British sportsmen of all time following his historic Wimbledon victory, a marketing expert has said.

RORY McILROY is set tobecome one of the highest paidsportsmen on the planet after his US Open victory.

WAYNE Rooney may not have the looks of David Beckham or the talent of Pele, but his marketing potential now ranks with the elite.