The formal Arsenal striker warned Claire Merry her reported demands for £10m were unrealistic and she should prepare for a tough time in court.

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typo, former instead of formal

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what makes women think they are entitled to so much of their husbands cash?!

*waits for apple to go off on one*

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She has to be able to continue to live a footballer's wife lifestyle

Champagne, big house, personal trainer, manicure, pedicure, facials etc

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"She was told by the Court of Appeal her award of £250,000 a year personal maintenance would go up to £406,500 and be reviewed in four years."

Why is this not enough for the gold-digger?

"She is demanding a settlement based on his earnings. It includes money from his ad deals with Pringles and McDonald's and a cut of the £5.9million marital home in Hampstead, North London."

Why should she get any money from those deals?



No wonder some footballers cheat on their WAGs.

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So £400k/year is not enough?

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Does anyone know where this comes from? Especially in modern times where both husband and wife will probably work - yet the poorer one is entitled to half of the others?

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