By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | June 18, 2025
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Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest, owns a massive Dogue de Bordeaux — or French Mastiff — named Senor Hulk.
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Former Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, might have the most famous football dogs. His golden retrievers, Atom and Humber, have over 175,000 followers on social media.
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Marcus Rashford owns a Cane Corso — an Italian Mastiff — named The Saint. Bought in 2018, the guard dog reportedly cost around £25,000.
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Tennis icon Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam winner, is also known for her love of dogs. Her current companion is Chip, a Yorkshire Terrier who often travels with her.
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The 7-time Formula 1 world champion is another sports star who loves dogs. His bulldog, Roscoe, is a regular in the F1 paddock and a fan favorite during race weekends.
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Klay Thompson is frequently seen with his bulldog, Rocco, especially during the offseason. He spent a lot of time with his loyal companion while recovering from injuries.
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England captain Harry Kane is a big fan of the NFL and named his dogs after legendary quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson — both of whom are dog lovers too.