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    Premier League star who survived cardiac arrest on pitch locked in bitter row with neighbours over ‘Grand Designs’ house

    FORMER Premier League star Fabrice Muamba has kicked off a huge row with neighbours after chopping down protected trees without planning permission.The former Bolton midfielder, 36, sparked fury over plans to turn a 1930’s mock Tudor pad into a modern footballer’s crib complete with a basement gym, cinema and play room.Ex-footballer Fabrice Muamba at his Cheshire homeCredit: Arthur Edwards / The SunMuamba’s playing career was cut short in 2012 after suffering a cardiac arrestCredit: AP:Associated PressHe has since worked in media and as a coachCredit: Getty – ContributorMore than half a dozen locals objected to the “overbearing” and “excessively intrusive” four-storey pad in the so-called Millionaire’s Row in leafy Wilmslow, Cheshire.Present and past neighbours include Liverpool stars Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson and Joe Gomez, and former Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson and goalkeeper Sergio Romero.Muamba, whose career was tragically cut short when he suffered a cardiac arrest against Tottenham, was given the go-ahead for the Grand Designs-style makeover.But he was caught offside by council officials after felling a number of trees that were slapped with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), and now faces a possible red card.Read more Sports NewsPapers filed at the local council reveal that the unauthorised works started last year but have not yet been completed.In a previous objection, one neighbour wrote: “The removal of much of the mature vegetation and trees before the now abandoned building work has been a massive blow to the general character of the area.”Another said: “The removal of trees at the front and side of the property has now totally changed the street scene, and had a detrimental effect on the amenity which is not in keeping with the residential area.”A third added: “This has left the site looking like a wasteland and has adversely affected the outlook of neighbouring properties.”Most read in FootballMuamba bought the five-bedroom pad for £1.3million and aerial photos from the sales listing in 2018 clearly show a cluster of trees at the front of the property.But when a Cheshire East Council forestry officer visited the site in October she found a large evergreen and a silver birch had been completely axed to the ground.England football legend Glenn Hoddle is lining up to spearhead a British Heart Foundation campaign to teach CPR to 270,000 BritsMuamba has now submitted revised plans for a detached garage and officials are expected to make a decision next month.The officer said: “During my visit and review of the application, it was evident that the landscape has changed significantly in terms of the tree population.”Following my site visits, a clear breach of the Tree Preservation Order has occurred.”This has now been submitted to planning enforcement.”Muamba’s agent refuted any suggestion of wrongdoing.He said the couple sent the council an email in October explaining that they had to chop the tree down after high winds caused the tree to “lean dangerously towards the road”.He said Muamba told the council: “A tree surgeon assessed it and immediately condemned it due to the serious risk to public safety and property. “Based on this expert advice, I had no choice but to remove it as a precaution. “To compensate for the loss, I am committed to planting four mature trees and will follow guidance from the Cheshire East Arboriculturist on the most suitable species. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I informed Cheshire East about this in October 2024, but I am still waiting for any feedback on the matter or the proposed replacement planting.”Cheshire East council was approached for comment.Fabrice Muamba’s health battleFabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch while playing for Bolton Wanderers in 2012, aged just 23.His heart stopped due to a cardiac arrest triggered by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy but he was saved by quick-thinking medics at the pitchside.Muamba had been a super-fit elite athlete before being struck down by his heart condition.Early symptoms can include regularly feeling breathless, dizzy or very tired, or having heart palpitations.Often it is genetic, meaning it begins at birth, but in some people it can develop over time.Scientists are not entirely sure why.The midfielder’s heart stopped for 78 minutes before he could be fully resuscitated.He has since made a full recovery but retired from professional football shortly after the incident. More

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    Football ‘legend’ wins row with crypto millionaire ex-husband in bitter divorce fight over their £7m mansion

    A FOOTBALL “legend” has won a row with her crypto millionaire ex-husband during their bitter divorce fight over a £7million mansion.Women’s football icon Diane Culligan, 63, has been battling with her financier ex Anthony, 62 since their divorce in 2022.Diane Culligan, 63, has won a legal battle to keep her £7million mansionCredit: StartraksDiane and her former husband Anthony Culligan, 62, argued the house should be sold and the money dividedCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsThe London mansion boasts nine-bedrooms and a cinema roomCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsThe power couple had been together for 40 years but when they decided to give the place a £2.1million revamp, things turned sour.As they separated, the Primrose Hill property in north London, which boasted nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a home cinema, became a point of contention.The pair filed for divorce and it soon became difficult to navigate how they would split their assets.Mrs Culligan blamed him for the split, claiming he had “walked out of the marriage without explanation,” which she claimed left her needing counselling.Read more SportMr Culligam said his wife for “overbearing” and “irrational” and claimed his wife had twice physically restrained him from leaving when he had tried to walk out.They agreed that their £27.3m fortune should be split equally, but went to the High Court in a fight over how to do that, with Mrs Culligan desperate to stay in their former home.In a now published judgement, the judge declared that Diane Culligan could keep the million-pound mansion.Despite acknowledging that a single person might not need a nine-bedroom property, the judge accepted that she an “emotional connection” to the London property.Most read in FootballMr Justice MacDonald said: “The wife contends that she needs to remain in the former matrimonial home.”Whilst the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during the marriage was a good one, on the face of it, it is difficult to see how the wife’s current needs as a single person extend to a nine bedroom, seven bathroom property.”Kyle Walker party girls revealed as globe-trotting models – and lift lid on how star is enjoying his new life in MilanHe said even though one of the adult children currently lives at the property, and another plans to move in, the house doesn’t necessarily fit Mrs Culligan’s “current needs.”The Judge added: “Against this, I accept that the wife has an emotional connection to the former matrimonial home to a degree that was not apparent in the evidence of the husband.”Within that latter context, I am satisfied that a fair distribution of the assets can be achieved without the need to sell the former matrimonial home.”The couple met in 1982 before marrying while living in Japan ten years on and having three children together.Both are highly successful with Mr Culligan making a fortune out of digital currencies and Mrs Culligan being a self-proclaimed football “pioneer.”In 2019, the couple set up a company, with Mrs Culligan as the sole shareholder, which was used to purchase the Lionesses, with her husband becoming a director.The 63-year-old founded the Women’s Championship football side which she ran as chairman until 2023.They lived a luxury lifestyle after Anthony’s crypto skills turned £10,000 into a whopping £20million sum.With the rest of Anthony’s crypto cash, the couple made investments into property and built up an impressive portfolio.Mr Justice MacDonald said the former couple agreed that neither of them should get more than a half share of their fortune, but disagreed on how it should be split.Mr Justice Macdonald continued: “Theirs was a long marriage of some forty years.”There must be some sharing of the illiquid…asset, although the wife’s share should be kept to the minimum amount required to ensure fidelity to the principle of fairness.”He finally made an order under which she keeps the couple’s former home, but Mr Culligan gets their rental properties and will be paid £750,000 by his ex.The judge noted that Mrs Culligan had played a key role in removing the Millwall women’s side from the umbrella of the men’s and rebranding them.However, he criticised both parties in his judgment, describing Mr Culligan as a “less than impressive witness” and Mrs Culligan as “not an impressive witness.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen the London City Lionesses was sold in 2023, Mrs Culligan continued on as a £750,000-a-year consultant for four years.The judge described her decision to take £3m as annual £750,000 payments over four years as an attempt to “disguise assets as future income.The Judge ruled that Diane Culligan could keep the propertyCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsDiane founded Women’s Championship football side, the London City LionessesCredit: Startraks More

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    Ex-West Ham star’s Wag breaks down in tears after ‘scum’ burglars ransack home while they were out for son’s birthday

    EX-WEST HAM star Nicky Maynard and his family fell victim to a burglary while out celebrating their son’s birthday.His wife Tara Maynard was left in tears as she returned home to find it ransacked.Tara Maynard broke down in tears as she revealed her home had been burgledShe spoke of an eerie feeling the morning after the incidentHandbags and watches were stolen from the propertyCredit: INSTAGRAM @taramays25Tara revealed her heartbreak as she put out an appealThe family were out celebrating son Trey’s 12th birthday at the time of the incidentCredit: INSTAGRAM @taramays25Tara, a fashion designer, revealed to her 675,000 Instagram followers that her house had been broken into.She fought back the tears as she described the extent of the burglary, with countless watches and designer handbags taken from the property.Even her antibiotics were stolen and her two boys’ safes broken into – stealing the money they had been saving up.Tara, 35, said in an Instagram video: “Well I tell you what working hard gets you girls, and going out for a meal for your son’s 12th birthday – to come home to be absolutely everything has been taken, like everything.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We’ve been out for an hour for Trey’s birthday and they’ve literally ransacked the whole place.”Like even the little kids’ safes with the cash in that they’ve been saving for Christmas and birthdays, they’ve literally taken the lot.'”Addressing her followers, she said: ‘”If anybody hears or they’re selling any of my bags girls, everybody knows what I’ve got.”You all know what jewellery I’ve got. Then please, please tell me.’Most read in FootballShowing how the burglars even broke into their sons’ money boxes, she added: ‘Like, what scum on earth?’The family had been out celebrating their son Trey’s 12th birthday at the time of the incident.Nicky and Tara Maynard both put out appealsCredit: INSTAGRAM @taramays25Police suspect a £1million raid on Jack Grealish’s mansion may have been an inside job as devastated Man City breaks silence Maynard, 38, said he heard footsteps in the gravel as they returned home – but their neighbours were not aware of the burglary taking place.A camera was later found in the bushes outside their home which is believed to have been used to spy on them.In another video taken in the morning after the burglary, Tara again broke down in tears as she described the “eerie feeling” she has been left with.Police are investigating the incident as Tara spoke about needing her mum with her to re-enter the property.Both Maynard and Tara have put out appeals to the public to keep an eye out for the belongings, with at least 30 handbags, as well as Cartier and Rolex watches and three Van Cleef bracelets all gone.Tara believes a “highly professional” gang targeted their home following a spate of burglaries in the Cheshire area.Jack Grealish fell victim to a burglary nearby on December 27 when he was playing for Manchester City. More

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    World Cup winner, 36, rents out stunning four-bedroom villa with infinity pool and private beach for £655 a night

    MATS HUMMELS is renting out a luxurious villa on the stunning Croatian coast.The 2014 World Cup winner, 36, owns an incredible four-bedroom property near Zadar.Mats Hummels own a luxurious villa in CroatiaCredit: CrovillasThe master bedroom possesses a remarkable viewCredit: CrovillasThe property oozes opulence and luxuryCredit: CrovillasHummels, 36, plies his trade for AS Roma in ItalyCredit: RexThe sprawling four-bedroom villa is situated by the sea, and offers guests opulent luxury in addition to privacy.Located right by the beach, the property includes incredible sea views.It is the perfect getaway for relaxation, boasting its own infinity pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym.The private beach has its own jetty, complete with water sports equipment.READ MORE SPORT NEWSWhile inside, it features a spacious living room complete with luxurious modern furnishing.The main bedroom possesses a breathtaking sea view from floor-to-ceiling windows.While guests can also cook up a storm in the kitchen.Managed by Crovillas, the palatial villa can be rented from £655 per night.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGuests can have a dip in the pool or the seaCredit: CrovillasThe spacious living room provides space to relax indoorsCredit: CrovillasThe glorious location is available for £655 per nightCredit: CrovillasVeteran defender Hummels has own the Croatian property for more than a decade.He previously visited alongside ex-wife Cathy.Watch Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi’s insane skill before PSG clash leave Mats Hummels on floor in shock Hummels is still going strong in football aged 36.Last summer he left German football for the first time, moving to AS Roma in Italy after leaving Borussia Dortmund.The property includes a jacuzziCredit: CrovillasThere are also shaded outdoor areas to relaxCredit: Crovillas More

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    Inside Marc Cucurella’s stunning home as Chelsea star and partner Claudia give glimpse inside plush pad

    MARC CUCURELLA has given fans a glimpse inside his stunning home.The Chelsea defender, 26, has settled with the West London club since moving from Brighton in 2022.Marc Cucurella and girlfriend Claudia showed their stunning homeCredit: cucurella3 / boconceptukThe spacious lounge featured a cream-coloured themeCredit: cucurella3 / boconceptukCucurella has a perfect spot to tune into the footballCredit: cucurella3 / boconceptukCucurella lives with long-term girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez and their three children; Mateo, five, Rio, three, and Bella, two.The Spaniard has been working with Danish designers BoConcept to spruce up his home.In his latest Instagram post, Cucurella posted several images from inside his property, while thanking BoConcept.His caption read: “Thanks for helping us make our house, our home.”READ MORE ON CHELSEAIn the first picture, Cucurella beamed alongside Claudia as they sat on their comfy-looking cream coloured sofa.His second showed off their vast lounge area, sporting a similar colour scheme and minimalist decor.Cucurella’s third image featured the view from his sofa, a big-screen TV perfect for watching the football… or a certain classic kids’ film.Speaking to TNT Sports, Cucurella recently revealed that his favourite film is none other than Disney epic The Lion King.Most read in FootballThe ace said: “(My favourite film?) The Lion King.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThis area is ideal for relaxing with a coffeeCredit: cucurella3 / boconceptukThe eight-seat dining table features a view of the gardenCredit: cucurella3 / boconceptuk“I watch it maybe twice each day, so I want to choose this one.”A fourth picture showed off a coffee table surrounded by three comfortable-looking armchairs, perfect for relaxing with a coffee.Rapper Central Cee is lost for words when Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella serenades him While the fifth and final image of Cucurella’s post featured his eight-seat dining table, decorated with flowers and featuring a view into his sprawling garden.Shortly after moving to Chelsea, Cucurella’s home was targeted by vile crooks.The burglary is understood to have understandably contributed to his initial struggles to settle in with the Blues.He was one of three Chelsea stars to be targeted by criminals that season, with Raheem Sterling and Reece James’ homes also broken into.Having not enjoyed much game time during his first season, Cucurella has since established himself as a Chelsea regular.He has made 25 Premier League appearances for Enzo Maresca’s side this season, scoring three goals and laying on two assists.Cucurella’s young family are now settled in LondonCredit: instagram/@_claurodri More

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    Shock pics show Tyson Fury’s Cheshire mansion left to rot with crumbling roof & overgrown lawns as £2.5m refurb blocked

    OVERRUN with weeds and left to rot, new pictures show the shocking state of Tyson Fury’s once grand eight-bed Cheshire mansion after he was banned from knocking it down. The Sun’s exclusive photos and video reveal the dilapidated state of the uninhabitable property in the area’s exclusive “Golden Triangle”, with its entrance overgrown, the tiled roof in disrepair and whole rooms stripped bare with crumbling brickwork.Tyson Fury’s home in Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ has been left to rotCredit: suppliedWhole rooms including the attic space have been left to go to wrack and ruinCredit: suppliedThe grounds are also in a perilous stateCredit: suppliedTyson, 36, who lives with wife Paris and their seven kids in a swish £1.7m mansion in Morecambe, just over an hour’s drive away, wanted to tear his Cheshire pad down and replace it with a six-bed luxury home built from scratch.His £2.5million Grand Designs-inspired dream renovation included plans for a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and a cinema, but he was forced to withdraw the application last August.Instead, the boxer was “only” given approval to extensively renovate the current home, including allowances for three extensions, a basement with a games room and a music room.But new pictures and video show the pad has been left in a perilous state, with the roof caved in and badly in need of a major overhaul.Tyson’s dad John lives next door and photos reveal the land is covered in cars, caravans and motorhomes.The former world champ has previously had run-ins with Cheshire East Council when trying to knock down the mansion.The property backs onto Manchester Airport and is close to his brother Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague’s £3.5million home. His plans for the renovation came unstuck after bats were found nesting in the loft.This meant Tyson was already having to apply for a special licence from Natural England as a protected species had been detected around the home. He was then told birds flocking to his pond or fruit trees may be a hazard to nearby jets. Inside Tyson and Paris Fury’s luxurious lifestyleHe also needed to submit a biodiversity strategy which “should include proposals for the provision of features for nesting birds including house sparrow”.And he was told he needed “gaps in garden fences to facilitate the movement of hedgehogs, native species planting”.Another council department also wanted him to move his proposed extravagant pad – for the sake of an oak tree. Rotting woodwork is visible from the roadCredit: thisischriswhite.comTyson was stopped from tearing down the homeCredit: thisischriswhite.comIt appears the roof of the once-lavish property also requires workCredit: thisischriswhite.comThe exterior has fallen into a state of disrepairCredit: suppliedThe land is occupied by cars, caravans and motorhomesCredit: suppliedIn the end, Tyson was forced to ditch plans to demolish the original building and stick to extending the existing one.To top it off, the former world champ and his two brothers, John Jnr and Shane, had been renting out a car park on their land, which landed them in hot water with the courts in December 2023.Dad John appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to defend his sons, saying he had signed the lease agreement with a valet company and they had done nothing wrong by failing to cough up £82,166.85 to Cheshire East Council for the car park, which adjoins his house. But the district judge ordered the brothers to pay the business rates bill, plus court costs of £17,206 – totalling nearly £100,000.Cheshire’s Golden TriangleBy Ryan MerrifieldCheshire’s Golden Triangle refers to a super affluent area in the North West of England, covering small towns like Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, and Prestbury.It’s known for its expensive houses and popularity among wealthy Premier League footballers, often called the “Footballer Belt” due to the high concentration of professional athletes that live there.But furious locals say mega mansions RUIN the area.The average price of a property on one coveted road in Wilmslow is £4million and estate agents describe it as one of the town’s “most sought-after” and “desirable” streets.The gated mansions offer peace and privacy, and current residents include Liverpool’s Andy Robertson and his teammate Alexis Mac Allister, who recently bought a home.Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once lived there as well as ex-United keeper Sergio Romero.And Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is also thought to own a property on the road.Set in glorious countryside, the area, according to one estate agent, “is a delightful blend of sophistication and rural tranquillity” and boasts high-end shops and upmarket bars and restaurants.Visitors to Wilmslow might spot Marcus Rashford jewellery shopping, his Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes leaving a tanning salon or Manchester City star Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner hitting the gym.The dilapidated pad is a far cry from the Fury family’s main property – a lavish £1.7million mansion in nearby Morecambe, where they moved in 2020 after upgrading from a modest £550,000 home.The plush pile has gold curtains and radiators throughout, perhaps giving an indication of how they envisioned doing up the interior of their currently-stalled Cheshire property.There are huge chandeliers dangling from the ceilings, the kitchen is decked out in red marble, and wife Paris previously revealed her favourite part of their home – her walk-in wardrobe. Fury bought the property in December 2020, and is mortgage-free, according to land registry records.Tyson Fury, pictured in Saudi Arabia last year, had grand plans for his Cheshire mansion but has had multiple setbacksCredit: GettyIt’s a far cry from the family’s £1.7m pad in Morecambe where he and Paris currently reside with their childrenCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin MediaParis and Tyson with their kids on a family holiday in 2023Credit: parisfury1/instagram More

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    Doctor who claimed he could heal Kevin De Bruyne with ‘mystic powers’ prosecuted for allegedly harassing Man City ace

    A DOCTOR who claimed he could heal Kevin De Bruyne with “mystic powers” has been prosecuted for harassment.The quack is alleged to have visited the Manchester City star’s home in Belgium on several occasions.A ‘doctor’ has been prosecuted for allegedly harassing Kevin De BruyneCredit: GettyThe man turned up to the Man City star’s house in Belgium on multiple occasionsCredit: Instagram @lacroixmicheleDe Bruyne and his family were not at home when the man turned upCredit: Instagram @lacroixmicheleThe 78-year-old is also claimed to have harassed a 40-year-old woman, reports RMC Sport.He will appear in court on June 11 after an initial hearing was held at Hasselt Criminal Court on Wednesday.The self-proclaimed doctor reportedly turned up to De Bruyne’s house in Bolderberg, Heusden-Zolder. on multiple occasions claiming to possess mystic powers which he could use to heal the midfielder.De Bruyne has been plagued by injuries in recent years and his home is believed to have been inundated with leaflets and brochures from the individual.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to Belga De Bruyne has joined a lawsuit as a civil party along with the 40-year-old woman who was allegedly harrassed as she dealt with an inflammatory connective tissue disease.De Bruyne was unable to attend the first hearing due to his City commitments, with the 33-year-old instead travelling to Tottenham.But he was represented in court by members of his entourage.De Bruyne bought the 70-acre property in Belgium in 2015 and built a villa made of natural white stone, which was completed in February 2019.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe house features a swimming pool, jacuzzi and basketball court.De Bruyne and his family enjoy summer breaks there and it is where he plans to retire with his wife Michelle Lacroix once he is finished with football.Watch Kevin De Bruyne STORM OUT of live interview after ‘stupid’ question following Belgium’s defeat to France More

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    Prem star’s brother hasn’t paid penny towards our daughter despite living in six-bed £2.9m mansion, says his furious ex

    A PREMIER League star’s ex-footballer brother has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyle in a £2.9million mansion and carrying a £3,000 manbag.Fisayo Adarabioyo, brother of Chelsea defender Tosin, lives in a six-bed, five-bathroom mansion.Nadia Messaoud says Fisayo Adarabioyo has yet to pay a penny towards his child’s upbringing — despite living a luxury lifestyleCredit: PP.The 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase last weekCredit: PP.Last week the 30-year-old ex-pro was seen carrying a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcase. But his ex Nadia Messaoud, 41, said despite his millionaire’s lifestyle he has failed to pay any child support for his two-year-old daughter Anara.She said: “I’ve not received a penny from Fisayo to help with our daughter. I’ve been rebuffed at every opportunity.“I have offered contact because I believe my daughter should know her paternal family, but it was declined.Read More on Sport“She is almost three years old and I also have a young son. All I want is a reasonable level of financial support and I don’t understand why I’m not getting it when he’s living a footballer’s lifestyle.”According to Land Registry documents, Adarabioyo’s 27-year-old brother, thought to be on £120,000 a week at Chelsea, owns the Cheshire mansion in which Fisayo lives.The Department of Work and Pensions has awarded unemployed Adarabioyo a “nil rate” on child support for the past three years because he claims he does not earn enough to pay.Adarabioyo was convicted of harassment without violence in 2022 after turning up at Nadia’s terraced home in Cheshire, banging on her door and leaving her terrified.Most read in FootballHe also bombarded her with texts, saying he hoped she miscarried the baby and threatened to kill her.Striker Adarabioyo started his career at Manchester City’s youth academy and has been on the books of Birmingham City and Crystal Palace.Why Chelsea v Brighton hangs on Tosin v Rutter battle – Experts pick the best bets | Weekend WagerHis last appearances were for non-league sides Altrincham FC and Ashton United in 2021. He has been approached for comment.Adarabioyo was seen with a £3,140 Bottega Veneta leather briefcaseAdarabioyo in action for Altrincham’s clash with HartlepoolCredit: Getty More