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    England star slams ‘low life’ burglars who robbed London home and took off with valuables as he shares shock footage

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    Deontay Wilder shows off incredible state-of-the-art home boxing gym ahead of former world champ’s return fight

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    Andy Carroll and Billi Mucklow sell home for eye-watering seven figure sum after split – as he moves on with girlfriend

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    Bungling masked robbers targeted Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho’s £4m mansion – but fled after making HUGE mistake

    BURGLARS targeted footie star Alejandro Garnacho’s home — but got the wrong house.Two balaclava-clad thugs arrived on the Man United star’s road just as he kicked off at Old Trafford.Two balaclava-clad thugs targeted footie star Alejandro Garnacho’s home — but got the wrong houseCredit: GettyThey buzzed on a door in a bid to work out if anyone was there — but were at one of his neighbours. A dog walker then saw and challenged them, before private security guards arrived.It came as United hosted Real Sociedad on March 13, with the Reds winning 4-1.One neighbour in Altrincham said: “They were targeting Garnacho — but they got the wrong home. “They were after his house as it was 8pm and they would have known he was playing at Old Trafford.” READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother local who witnessed the attempt said: “I was about to take the dog out but I saw two men walk past so I waited.“They were wearing dark clothes and balaclavas so I wondered what they were up to. When I went into the street I saw one had climbed on to the wall and fence on either side. “I then shouted, ‘What are you up to?’. Security guards came out and they jumped back over a fence and ran off.”They added: “I think the security was enough to scare them away. They saw the measures that are in this street — and have not been back.”Most read in FootballArgentine winger Garnacho, 20, has since put his family’s £3.85million mansion up for sale — and hinted he could leave United. A club source said his security team were “aware of an incident at an adjacent property”.Dramatic video of Paul Pogba fleeing Old Trafford after learning raiders had targeted mansion as children slept in bedA string of United stars have been burgled while they were away, including Victor Lindelof and Paul Pogba.      Since the attempted robbery, Garnacho put his family’s £3.85million mansion up for sale and hinted he could leave UnitedCredit: Getty More

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    Man City ace Phil Foden sparks fury with fishing-themed birthday party as neighbours blast ‘ridiculous’ noise

    PHIL Foden has angered some of his new neighbours after hosting a fishing-themed 25th birthday party – complete with a nightclub-style sound system, singer and DJs. The Manchester City and England midfielder moved out of his previous home following noise complaints from neighbours and recently splashed out on a new mansion in a more rural part of Cheshire. Phil Foden with The Voice’s Holly Ellison at the bashCredit: InstagramFoden’s fishing-themed birthday party annoyed some of his neighboursCredit: InstagramFoden with his birthday giftCredit: InstagramFoden’s partner Rebecca, 24, posted on their son Ronnie’s Instagram account videos of the party which showed 2018 The Voice singer Holly Ellison belting out dance tracks as partygoers enjoyed themselves. The mum of three posted: “The best night ever for my dads surprise fishing themed birthday party. “Thankyou to everyone who came and made it such a special night… also thankyou to our dj @dusk7__ & special guest @ultrabeat_official & @hollyellisonmusic. “Thankyou to @ledigo_events as always the best set up.” Read more newsHolly, 42, added in a post on TikTok: “What a night performing for @Phil Foden birthday celebrations! Incredible energy, amazing people & a night to Remember.”But the party was not welcomed by all, with some locals complaining that the sound of “Jamaican dancehall” music could be heard for miles around. Jayne Jennings complained: “Our local famous footballer back up to their old tricks. The noise level is ridiculous.” Greg Milam added: “I’m surprised all of Cheshire can’t hear it. It is unacceptable” while Oaul Eddie quipped: “Hopefully his mum is there to keep the peace.” Most read in FootballSome residents complained that they had not been invited, while John Swindley said: “Made walking the dog much more fun tonight.”Both Foden and his parents Claire and Phil Snr have previously been the subject of noise complaints stemming from loud parties at the former homes in Prestbury, Cheshire. New footage shows Phil Foden’s reaction to Man Utd fans’ sick chant aimed at his mum In July last year residents in his road penned an open letter branding him “selfish” and called for City to get involved.Foden, who turns 25 on Wednesday, has been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad so he can recover from an ankle injury. He has admitted his loss of form this season is due to struggling “off the pitch mentally”, saying: “some things are bigger than football”. City play their final Premier League game against Fulham today before taking part in the FIFA Club World Cup in June. In his spare time, Foden is a big fan of fishing, and last month was pictured holding up a catch alongside the team from Manchester-based Carp Fever.While last summer, he went on a £14-a-day angling holiday in the Cotswolds.He snubbed exotic destinations popular with other Premier League stars to spend five days with his dad fishing for carp, catfish, tench, pike and perch.An onlooker at Linear Fisheries in Witney, Oxfordshire, said: “Phil was happy as Larry camping out in a cheap tent,“He was so down to earth and was just hell-bent on trying to land himself a carp as the lake has some absolutely enormous ones in it.Read More on The Sun“While his England pals were living it up in posh hotels next to beaches, the most luxurious thing Phil had on his holiday was a Portaloo.”Foden’s agent was contacted for comment. There was even a bucking broncoCredit: InstagramThe party featured photos of Foden with his kids on fishing tripsCredit: InstagramA sign saying ‘Phil 25’Credit: InstagramEllison performing at the bashCredit: InstagramFoden enjoyed a £14-a-day angling holiday in the Cotswolds last summerFoden holds up a beauty caught on a trip with the team from Manchester-based Carp Fever in April More

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    Mogul who ran firm with wag daughter battling to save home after company collapsed leaving celeb investors owed millions

    A TYCOON who ran a collapsed company with his wag daughter is battling to save his £4million home.Ashley Reading, 55, was in charge of investment firm Fortress Capital Partners alongside Cam, who is dating ex-Utd star Scott McTominay.Ashley Reading, with daughter Cam, is fighting to save his homeCredit: Champion News ServiceCam is dating ex-Utd star Scott McTominayCredit: Champion News ServiceShe was the company’s head of investor relationsCredit: Instagram/camreading_The £4m home at the centre of the court fightCredit: Supplied by Champion NewsThe company collapsed in 2023 leaving celeb investors – including the footballer and Boyzone star Shane Lynch – owed millions.McTominay, who now plays for Serie A club Napoli, reportedly ploughed £1million cash into the firm, as well as £1.32million from his own company.Reading is now battling to save his £4million, six-bedroom mansion in Kent after failing to make payments.He is being sued by a mortgage company in a bid to seize the mansion and turf Reading and his family out.Read more newsThe Court of Appeal heard Reading used his own firm, Rose Cottage Farm Ltd, to buy the home in 2022 for £2.5million.TFG Capital No.2 Limited lent £2.85million to the company, secured by a mortgage over the house and any other company assets.The documents contained a stipulation not to allow anyone related to the business to live in the home or land.But the court was told Reading and members of his family moved in, with the firm defaulting on the loans soon after.Most read in FootballIn August 2023, the loan company appointed receivers with “the power to demand and receive monies payable in respect of the land and to take possession and sell it”.They then launched the legal action against Reading after finding he was “not co-operating with them” by planning to sell the land, it was said.The company took the case to Bromley County Court to be granted an order to take possession of the home, before launching further legal action at the High Court in Leeds.In a ruling in May last year, Judge Jonathan Klein ordered the company “must deliver possession of [the Land] to the administrators before the end of 11 July 2024.”But Reading was granted permission to appeal against that order in July last year, and now has succeeded in having it overturned.The case in the county court will now go forward at a later date.Fortress Capital Partners promoted annual returns of up to 18 per cent before it collapsed into administration.Cam, 25, was the company’s head of investor relations and was described as an “integral part of the Fortress Capital team”.She now lives a lavish lifestyle in Naples with McTominay after he left Utd last year.Cam helped her dad run Fortress until it collapsed in 2023Credit: Instagram/camreading_McTominay ploughed millions into the firmCredit: Champion News ServiceThe wag has now left the UK to live with her footballer boyfriendCredit: Instagram/camreading_ More

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    England ace Phil Foden reveals surprise new hobby after shunning nights out on the town

    ENGLAND’S Phil Foden says he shuns the nightlife to relax with board games and nature.The Manchester City ace, 24, relishes home life at his country mansion and fishing lake.Phil Foden says he shuns the nightlife to relax with board games and natureCredit: MEN MediaThe England star is a fishing fanaticHe said: “I love sitting in my garden and looking at all the wildlife.”Winding down allows him to go fishing with son Ronnie, six. He said: “I started with my dad, so it’s nice to pass it on.”And Phil’s private chef cooks for fiancée Rebecca Cooke, mum to their three kids. Read More on FODENFriends join them some evenings.The midfielder added: “We love to play Ludo and board games. “I like to chill and relax really.”He said the family enjoy zoo trips and hiring bouncy castles.Most read in FootballInstead of a footballer off-season trip to Marbella or Ibiza, Phil will be in France “where the fish are a little bigger”.‘They should be ashamed’ – Pep Guardiola slams Man Utd fans for sick chants aimed at City ace Phil Foden’s mumFoden on the pitch for Man CityCredit: Getty More

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    Phil Foden puts family home up for sale for £3.25m just after we revealed his mum is on move

    PHIL Foden has put his former family home up for sale for a cool £3.25m – just a week after we revealed his mum is also on the move.The Manchester City midfielder moved out of the sprawling four-bedroom property in Prestbury, Cheshire, last September after neighbours called police to complain about a noisy party being held at the property.Phil Foden has put his former family home up for sale for £3.25mCredit: GettyFoden, who lives with fiancee Rebecca Cooke and their three young children, has now moved into a sprawling mansion in the Cheshire countryside which comes complete with its own lake so he can indulge his love of fishing.The transfer comes as Phil, 25, also put a five bedroom mansion that his parents Claire and Phil Senior live in just a couple of miles away up for sale.They too have been hit with noise complaints from neighbours.A source said: “Phil and his family enjoyed living in Prestbury but they are now settled in their new home so it makes sense to cash in and sell up the other home.”Read More on SportFoden is set to make a profit of £400,000 if the house, which he bought three years ago, sells for its asking price of £3.25m.New footage shows Phil Foden’s reaction to Man Utd fans’ sick chant aimed at his mum More