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Sport stars and their expensive tastes
Football king Cristiano Ronaldo has literally soared to new heights after buying himself a $28.7m private jet.
According to reports, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner has splashed out on a Gulfstream G200 twin-engine business plane.
The Real Madrid star's new toy can seat eight to 10 people and has a private room to hold his endless hordes of trophies.
But the lavish mode of transport can at least be justified when compared to some of sports stars and their expensive tastes.
Football legend George Best was known for his champagne lifestyle. (Supplied)
Former NBA star Allen Iverson squanderd all of his $230 million earnings. (AAP)
Mike Tyson once owned two white Bengal Tigers. (Supplied)
The former champ also reportedly bought his ex-wife a 24-karat gold bathtub. (AAP)
Golfer Ian Poulter has too many luxury cars - forced to off-load his Rolls Royce. (Instagram)
The football superstar will be right at home inside the luxurious plane. (Twitter)
Amir Khan wore boxing shorts worth $36,000 in a bout in 2014. (AAP)
Now what to do with a $352 million raise?
